News & Events

Paying it Forward!

Summer 2020

A donation of $1000 was sent to Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce Inc., by the Walkerton Action Committee. The original plan was to support the hospice with the proceeds from another all-you-can-eat pasta dinner at Pizza Delight in September 2020. Since that could not happen this year, committee members decided to pay forward the $1000 grant that was won for the Action Committee by students from Sacred Heart High School, Avrie and Eva Marie. Two members met with these students some months ago and acquainted them with the workings of the Action Committee and all they do to contribute to their communities and to our organization at CLWD. This was a project/contest at the school through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative Canada.

The Action Committee was pleased to participate, as it was a very useful way of continuing the important message of inclusion. Thanks to the students involved and to Youth Philanthropy Initiative!

 

 

 

 

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Local self-advocates successful in election for Council of Community Living Ontario
October 28, 2020

Congratulations are in order for Crystal Wales and Jessica Forsyth. These women are both elected members… View Full Story

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Front Porch Photo
May 26, 2020

Thank you to our direct support workers who took part in our “front porch” photo session last week.  The smiles are seen in your eyes! … View Full Story

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A CLWD Salute!
May 19, 2020

We salute our direct support workers.

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A CLWD Salute!
May 19, 2020

We salute our direct care support workers.

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Thank you to Direct Support Professionals
CLWD Currently Closed to the Public
March 17, 2020

For the safety and well being of people we support, staff, and the community at large, Community Living Walkerton and District will be closed to the public beginning Wednesday March 18, 2020. Closure status will be monitored and you will be advised of any changes.

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Helping our local Foodbank!
February 5, 2020

Walkerton Action Committee will appreciate support as we have accepted a challenge from the Sound Advocates.

Foodbanks will benefit! By February 14, donations for the foodbank in Walkerton will be accepted by the Action Committee at The Hub or at 19 Durham Street East. Thank you for… View Full Story

Merry Christmas Friends
December 20, 2019

The members of the Walkerton Action Committee hosted a fabulous Christmas party on Dec. 6, 2019 for family and friends....160 people! This is a photo of the decorating committee, who always ask for a funny-face photo opp. Thanks to the whole Action Committee for another great year.

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An invitation....
October 16, 2019

Inviation poster fior RSDP session Nov. 5 in Walkerton

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Join us for a Coffee Break!
September 3, 2019

Wednesday September 18, 2019 will find the lunchroom at the office of Community Living Walkerton and District full of treats.  All are welcome to drop by from 9:30 - noon or from 1pm until 4pm....for tea, coffee or a cold beverage, and a treat (muffins, fruit and cheese in the morning, pie and… View Full Story

Annual General Meeting
June 17, 2019

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Yard Sale Saturday morning, May 11, 2019
May 7, 2019

If you are interested in yard sales, please support the Walkerton Action Committee by attending the YARD SALE  on the corner of Peter and Durham Streets in Walkerton on the morning of Saturday May 11, 2019. The people there will be friendly and happy to serve!

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With a new design comes a new focus!
March 7, 2019

p4p Planning Network has just announced some new resources...you can click the banner toward the bottom of our homepage to access their newly minted… View Full Story
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Serving hot drinks to the community
January 24, 2019

On Family Day...a Day of Play in Walkerton... members of Walkerton Action Committee, a self advocate group, hosted a hot drink station outside of the town arena. The group is always pleased to be asked to serve in this way. It was wonderful to see so many families and friends enjoying the… View Full Story

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Walkerton Action Committee members have been busy!
November 2, 2018

Members of the Walkerton Action Committee, a group of self advocates, were involved in organizing the Speaking Out Retreat Day held on September 7, 2018 at the Knights of Columbus Hall between Walkerton and Mildmay. Over 100 people attended from Guelph/Wellington, London, Toronto, Wiarton, Owen… View Full Story

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Community Living Ontario 2018 Conference a memorable event
September 18, 2018

September 13 and 14, 2018 were remarkable days for friends from Walkerton attending the 65th Annual Conference of Community Living Ontario, held in Richmond Hill.

Crystal Wales, was elected to a two year term on the Council of Community Living Ontario. … View Full Story

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Honours for retiring member of the CLWD Board of Directors
June 29, 2018

Doris Weber of Walkerton retired from service as a volunteer with Community Living Walkerton and District, effective June 27, 2018. Doris began in 1992 as a volunteer on committees of the board. In 1998 she was… View Full Story

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Successful fundraiser!
May 29, 2018

Congratulations and thanks to the Walkerton Action Committee who hosted a Wii Bowlerama on Saturday May 26, 2018. For the Heart and Stroke Foundation, they raised $1035! Lots of fun, and prizes too...

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Spotlight on Transformation
May 10, 2018

The Ministry of Community and Social Services has published the May issue of Spotlight on Transformation.....

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Start the Conversation
April 25, 2018

Community Living Walkerton and District is co-hosting with Walkerton District Community School, and we hope for a good response from across our community to come together for this workshop facilitated by Community Living… View Full Story

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Spotlight on Transformation
February 20, 2018

From MCSS, the April issue of Spotlight on Transformation...

In this issue:

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