Our Volunteer Appreciation Night is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, 2012.  If you are planning to attend please RSVP to Susan Holmes at 613-394-2222 or susanh@clqw.ca. Thank you.

Community Living Quinte West is hosting their 5th Annual Tee-Off for Inclusion Golf Classic on Saturday, June 9th.  Timber Ridge Golf Course is the place and shotgun start is at 9:00 a.m.

This is an 18 hole fun tournament and everyone wins.  The day starts at 7:30 a.m. with registration and a continental breakfast.  The Driving Range is open for practice at 8:00 a.m. Use of the Driving Range, contests for the Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, and Putting are all included in the entry fee.   You will also have the use of a golf cart to make your way around the scenic course.

Prizes will be given out at the dinner when all the teams have finished their games. Dinner is your choice of steak, chicken, or vegetarian.  The food is always good!

We are looking for golfers of all abilities - teams or singles.  Teams of 4 are $560. Single is $140.   Here is the registration form 2012 Registration Form .  

We are also seeking sponsors to help make the day a big success.  There are opportunities to highlight your company to the community with a full scale ad campaign or with a small ad campaign.  Either way you will be helping to promote an inclusive community that embraces all of its citizens.  Here isthe sponsorship package 2012 Sponsor Package . 

HELMS (Health, Energy, Learning, Motivation thru Sports) participants are enjoying different sports this winter.  On January 26th 14 people experienced mushing a dog sled for the first time. Chocpaw Expeditions in South River guided us on a 32 km day round trip through the Algonquin wilderness along lakes, inland trails, up and down hills. The weather couldn't have been more perfect, -8C and no wind.

We were first given a 1 1/2 hour tutorial on the mechanics of dog sledding. We learned the importance of hanging on to the sled handle, keeping one foot on the break at all times, keeping the lead dog ahead, and how to keep the tug lines tight. We then went to the staging area to harness the dogs to the sleds.  Everyone helped each other harness the dogs with the lead sled being the last to be set up. Then it was "Ready. Let's go!" and we were off.

There were two people to a sled and they took turns riding and driving their dog team. It proved to be an exhilerating challenge.  At first some were reluctant to try driving the sleds but by the end of the trip everyone was eagerly taking turns.  We had lunch on the trail and then headed back to the staging area. At the end of the trip everyone assisted with unharnessing the dogs and putting away the sleds and equipment. The dogs were rewarded with food and drink.

Everyone was pleasantly tired at the end of the day and would gladly do it again.  There is a secong trip planned for February 16th.  If space allows some will have the opportunity for a second trip while others will have a first time experience. 

Skiing is once again happening at the Batawa Ski Hill.  This is our third year and there are people returning and people joining us for the first time.  The individuals returning are eager to show off skills learned and to learn new ones. Those just learning to ski look at the big hills and say "One day I'll be going down there!"  Sit skiing is being offered for those who do not have the use of their legs.  It is a thrill for them to be able to feel the wind on their face and experience the rush of adrenaline as they ski down the hill.

Snowboarding is new for us this year.  There are a couple of younger people eager for this experience.

Curling is happening at the Quinte Curling arena in Belleville for 12 people.  At the end of their six week clinic they will have a mini tournament to test their newly acquired skills.  Some of the participants are looking to join the culing club as full members next season.

Other winter sports that will be happening over the next few months are skating, ice fishing, winter camping and possibly ice boating.

The activities at the YMCAs continue to be popular, especially the swimming. People are also using more of the exercise equipment to increase their levels of fittness.

The Queen's research project is underway.  The two researchers have met with participants, support staff, and venue staff.  They have also observed participants at two different sporting venues and will visit more. Their report will be ready by the end of August and we will be able to use it to promote the HELMS concept in other regions.

We are seeking volunteers for the following: 

 Association

• CLQW is seeking  people who want to make a difference in people's lives.  If you are looking for ways to give back to your community call us to find out more about the rewards of Board membership.  We are looking for people who are curious, energetic, collaborative, and dedidcated.

If the words above describe you, then read on.  If you have leaderhip skills, fund raising expertise, the ability to advocate and a belief in social justice, please contact us for more information on Board membership.

CLQW helps people people with intellectual disabilities to live as valuable members of the community.  If Board membership interests you, you will have the opprtunity to provide strategic direction to the agency while having the opportunity to learn more about the changing attitudes and ways to support people with intellectual disabilities.  Your membership on this Board will make a difference.  Please submit your resume to Recruitment Committee, Community Living Quinte West, 52 Lafferty Rd., Trenton, Ontario  K8V 5P7 or e-mail it to communitylivingquintewest@clqw.ca.

 

• CLQW hosts bi-weekly bingos at the Lions' Bingo Hall in Belleville - one week it is on the Tuesday and two weeks later it is on the Thursday.  We are responsible for having volunteers available to call back the numbers when bingo is called and to do up the reports.  We are looking for people to call back the numbers at one or both bingos.   All assistance would be appreciated.  This is an important fundraiser for us.  The money is used to help the individuals we support with unusual expenses. If you have time to share and would like tohelp at the bingos please fill out the volunteer application below and submit it to the Volunteer Co-ordinator as directed below.

Residential

• Do you like to do scapbooking?  Two ladies are seeking someone to enjoy this with them.  Scrapbooking is the first Thursday  of the month in Trenton. If this is something you are interested in please fill out the Volunteer Application below and submit it to the Volunteer Co-ordinator as directed below.

• Are you into antique cars and car rallies?  Are you willing to share this with someone?  Please fill out the Volunteer Application below and submit it to the Volunteer Co-ordinator as directed below.                                                 

• Do you like to sit on the deck with the breeze flowing throughh your hair sipping tea? Do you like to go for walks letting the breeze refresh you, smelling the scents of spring and Summer?  Would you like to share this with someone?  Please fill out the Volunteer Application below and submitt it to the Volunteer Co-ordinator as directed below.

Day Program

• Compass Program – volunteer drivers to get people to activities

• Compass is an educational program where individuals learn about the world around them.  Do you have a special interest that you would like to share?  The program covers a wide variety of topics and is always looking for new ones.  For more information send an e-mail to communitylivingquitewest@clqw.ca with Compass as the subject.

Please click on the attachment to download the Volunteer Application Form.  Once you have  completed the form please send it to the Volunteer Co-ordinator either by e-mail at  commuitylivingquintewest@clqw.ca , at the above address or by fax to the above fax number.