Congratulations! Congratulations Carol Golem, our January 1st Lottery Calendar winner! Carol started 2020 off with winning the $1,000 prize! A great start to the year. She is planning on putting this towards her travelling fund. Enjoy your winnings, Carol, and thank you for your support!

CONGRATULATIONS!  Congratulations to Tammy LaMarsh who was the December 25, 2019 Lottery Calendar winner! Tammy was thrilled to be the lucky $1,000 winner. She plans to spend time with her kids and go for a nice dinner. Enjoy your winnings, Tammy!

You could be the February 14, 2020 winner of a $1,000 travel voucher courtesy of Vellinga’s Travel & Cruise Experts! Purchase your 2020 Lottery Calendar (only $20 each) for your chance to win! Calendars will be sold until January 31, 2020. Please contact the Community Relations team for more information.

Our Administrative Offices will be closed December 25 – January 2, 2020.

We are excited to share the Community Connections Newsletter – Issue 6. Please take a moment to view these wonderful stories.

It is time to dust off those skates! Please join us Saturday, December 7 for our Festive Free Skate, at Memorial Arena, from 12:00-1:30pm. We will have hot chocolate for sale (with proceeds coming back to CLC-K), festive music playing, and there will be a surprise visit from a few holiday favourites! We will also […]

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Come out to our community movie night (sponsored by the Daniel Stone Fund), and enjoy a screening of ‘Love the Coopers’! It features an all-star cast and is sure to get you in the spirit of the holidays 😀   This event is FREE – so please bring your friends and family. Let’s celebrate the […]

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The CLC-K ‘Let’s Paint’ night was a success! Thank you to Sally’s Signs for her guidance, and thank you to each participant for their support! Smiling faces, beautiful signs, and a great night raising money for CLC-K!  

We are so excited to launch CLC-Kwear! We are offering a variety of items displaying the Community Living Chatham-Kent logo. All orders will be delivered in time for Christmas! If you are interested in ordering, download the Order Form below, and return to the Community Relations Department at CLC-K: nroeszler@clc-k.ca  or P.O. Box 967  Chatham, […]

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Workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people, including people with disabilities, are a critical part of our efforts to build an inclusive community and strong economy. In this spirit,  we are recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month this October to raise awareness about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of […]

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The Day Program on Park Avenue was treated to a pizza lunch on Thursday, October 24, 2019, compliments of the Rotary Club of Chatham while supporting World Polio Day. The day program assists the Rotary Club of Chatham preparing BINGO cards for the TV Bingo program.

We’re  looking for part-time Direct Support Professional! For more information and details on how to apply, click here.

CLC-K hosted a food drive in October in support of Outreach For Hunger, and we were thrilled with the level of participation throughout the agency. A sincere thank you to everyone who donated! We enjoy giving back to this wonderful community.

Thank you to John PP. Balagtas (PPC Party), Mark Vercouteren (Green Party), Tony Walsh (NDP), and Katie Omstead (Liberal) for touring the Day Program on Park Avenue. Thank you to each of these Candidates who took time out of their busy schedules to learn more about CLC-K. We wish you all the best!  

Everyone is invited! Please join us for this FREE community event, sponsored by CLC-K. Event Details: Splash It Up! Free Swim Saturday, September 14 from 1:30-4:30PM at Chatham-Kent YMCA.

BUY YOUR TICKETS TO THE FOOD CRAWL, AND GET YOUR CHANCE TO WIN ALL THESE GREAT PRIZES. **MUST ATTEND TO WIN** The 2019 Food Crawl is 90% sold out. All Food Crawlers are eligible to win these great prizes: Assorted Yeti drinking mugs CNE Tickets VIA Rail gift card ($500 value) Bluetooth headphones ($150 value) […]

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Community Living Chatham-Kent congratulates Wayne Easterbrook, President of O.P.S.E.U. – Local 148, on receiving an Ontario Public Service Employees Union Developmental Services Solidarity Award For Lifetime Achievement .

Are you an older adult (55yrs+) or a caregiver who is interested in technology use in daily activities and social life?  You may be eligible to participate in a research study! The University of Ottawa, in partnership with other universities in their region, would like to find out about the views of seniors and seniors’ caregivers […]

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The CLC-K bake sale at the Poor Boys Lunch raised $532.00 Special thanks to Kent Phan, Marissa Druiett, and Paige Ashton-Padbury for volunteering. Thanks also to Stewart Street for assembling and assisting with the Bake Table.

Community Living Chatham-Kent hosted the “Parade of Calendar Chefs” event on Monday, October 22, 2018. This culinary sensation featured chefs who submitted recipes to the 2018 Community Living Chatham-Kent Lottery Calendar, “Cooking up Dreams”. There were three seatings offered, with over 140 people who enjoyed the tasty treats highlighted in the 2018 Lottery Calendar. The […]

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Information Session Hosted by: When: Wednesday November 21, 2018 Where: CLC-K, 1099 Park Ave, Chatham Ontario (Parkfield) Time: 6:30 pm Please join us for an informative session presented by Ken Bechard of Sun Life Financial and Brad Langford of Langford Law. Ken and Brad will discuss options to consider for long term financial planning and […]

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Community Living Chatham-Kent ensured that the shelves were filled at the Salvation Army, Chatham-Kent Ministries this Thanksgiving season. Giving back to the community continues to support our vision of Discovering Dreams, Connecting Lives. During the period of September 24 – October 4, 2018, over 550 people who receive supports from Community Living Chatham-Kent, and agency […]

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Thanks to all the Municipal Candidates who joined us at the Open House on September 17. Over 60 people enjoyed meeting Chrisjune.2018 Penelope Duchesne Mark Pastorius Mary Clare Latimer, Henry Svec, John Wright, Patricia Sylvain for Ward 4 Councillor, Mary Anne Udvari, Amy Finn, Don Fuoco, Kirk Hooker, Don Sparky Leonard, and Brock McGregor  

CONGRATULATIONS to Dayna Lovell who was the lucky Lottery Calendar winner of $500.00 on September 13th!

COMMUNITY LIVING CHATHAM-KENT BRINGS HOPE  Community Living Chatham-Kent believes in discovering dreams and connecting lives. Ebony Vandenbogaerde of Chatham is learning to discover new dreams as she navigates her next journey. Ebony was treated to remove a rare tumor in her spine in May, which has left her paralyzed from the waist down. Since this […]

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Our Dancing in the Park 2018 community event is quickly approaching! Come on out this Saturday to help support this event (and give your car a good cleaning too!) Community Living Chatham-Kent is hosting a community dance in Kingston Park! We will have DJ Cary Templeman there to get everyone moving. When: 6:00 – 8:00pm Where: Kingston […]

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Rick Nicholls tours Community Living Chatham-Kent’s Day Program on Park Avenue today. An exciting opportunity for people to speak with Mr. Nicholls.      

Since January 2018, the St. Clair College Chatham Campus Cafeteria has served meals and tasty treats through a partnership with Community Living Chatham-Kent. Chef Stan Spanos oversees the operation, and staff at the cafeteria. Chef Stan has worked in the food industry for some time, and was pleasantly surprised by the collaboration between the College […]

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Community Living Chatham-Kent would like to extend our deepest sympathy to those affected by the Humboldt Broncos tragedy & show our support to these families.

Here are the upcoming Bingo Charity Nights at Riverview Bingo Hall: Thursday, April 26th at 6:30 PM Thursday, May 31st at 6:30 PM PLEASE NOTE: In order for Community Living Chatham-Kent to receive the $10/person donation – you must register, and say you are with ‘Community Living Chatham-Kent’. When you enter the Bingo Hall, please go directly to […]

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This truly is an amazing opportunity for families and students to meet all the agencies and services they will likely require – and they are all in one room ready to meet you & answer your questions. Plus it is free with a lasagna dinner! — What’s next? What opportunities are available in our community after you leave […]

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  Without adequate funding, community agencies can only do so much. Together, we can help reduce risks for individuals and families. Start by sharing this post and share your story in the comments below to show families and agencies that they are not alone. #DevelopmentalServicesMatter  

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Ecologos, the Toronto-based Water Docs International Film Festival, along with the Chatham Sunrise Rotary Club is honoured to present a two day mini water film festival in Chatham. If you care about and believe that all life depends on clean air and water and a stable and reliable climate you won’t want to miss this […]

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Employees from Community Living Chatham-Kent celebrated the season at their recent team meeting.

Congratulations to Robyn Calvert, winner of the Community Living Chatham-Kent Lottery Calendar draw on November 19, 2017.

Community Living Chatham-Kent kicked off the Holiday Season by hosting a Tree Lighting Social on Wednesday, November 29. Leaders Within Graduate, Tracey, did a wonderful job inviting everyone to the celebration, and invited attendees to join together to sing Christmas Carols. Thank you to our community partner, Wright’s Electric, for their assistance.

Community Living Chatham-Kent was proud to speak at the Rotary Club of Chatham Sunrise today.  Featured was information about the wonderful work within our agency, and how Community Living Chatham-Kent works with and supports the Rotary Club of Chatham Sunrise. .  

Community Living Chatham-Kent received a Certificate of Accreditation from FOCUS Accreditation presented by Brian Dunne (Focus Board Member) to Ron Coristine, Executive Director, Community Living Chatham-Kent on Nov 16th. Community Living Chatham-Kent Board of Directors, and employees shared in the celebration.

Thank you to the Chatham Maroons Organization for hosting Community Living Chatham-Kent Night on Sunday, November 12, 2017. We were thrilled to sell our Lottery Calendars, as well as build awareness about Community Living Chatham-Kent. Thank you to our valued Volunteers, Derek and Brett, for their help!      

Many thanks to Thompson’s Orchards donating forty pumpkins to the Day Program on Sass Road! People who attend the Day Program were able to make jack-o-lanterns which were used to decorate the program. Each person will take their personalized pumpkin home for Halloween. 

NOW HIRING DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS We are growing and there will be several positions available.  If you are interested in a career with a progressive agency please apply. For more information visit the Career page on our website.  

Community Living Chatham-Kent’s JOBWORX – Employment Services, Jaycee Park Canteen donated $200.00 to Chatham-Kent Minor Baseball Association in recognition of our community partnership.  Pictured are Lisa Luyt-Dozois, Umpire Assignor/Tournament Coordinator and Liz Caron- Ranger, Canteen Staff.  

Community Living Chatham-Kent was spreading positivity in a variety of ways!

  Positivity Day has started with Community Living Chatham-Kent. An extremely friendly neighbour, Sam shared apples, strawberries, peaches, and squash for agricultural day. In return, Sam was presented with a fruit pie baked for him to thank him for being an awesome neighbour, and to celebrate seniors day.  Pie and card are presented to him from […]

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Community Living Chatham-Kent is excited to support United Way of Chatham-Kent’s Operation Backpacks 2017 Campaign. Our 2nd Annual FOOD CRAWL fundraiser on July 20 was a tasty treat for 184 participants.  People travelled in school buses to restaurants across Chatham to delight in food, and fun.  We surpassed our goal raising over $8700. Through Operation Backpack, […]

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Charlie enjoyed spending Monday’s and Wednesday’s at Planet Print. Charlie is going back to school, but is grateful for the opportunity. Thank you, Planet Print!

Positivity Day is a community wide celebration of the benefits that come from having a positive approach on the way we live, work and play. Between September 4 – 15, Chatham-Kent will celebrate “12 Days of Positivity.”  During this time, the community will have different theme days, including Not-For-Profit day on Friday, September 8. Employers, […]

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Thank you to Chatham Kent Community Foundation‘s Donor Designated Fund awarding the Mayrand Family Fund grant to Community Living Chatham-Kent. The grant for $1208 will be used in the JOBWORX– Employment Services program. Steve Stokley, Manager, JOBWORX – Employment Services accepts the cheque from Paul Mayrand at the Chatham-Kent Community Foundation AGM on June 27, […]

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People who spend their time at Community Living Chatham-Kent’s Adult Respite Program have a new addition to the activity menu.   Diane Mayor of Tilbury is frequently looking for ways to enhance the community supports offered to her son, Travis. Mayor became connected with Esther Stavert of Chatham through a facebook post asking if anyone […]

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        Special moments from Canada Day July 1, 2017.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support. We are looking forward to Thursday, July 20!

We are thrilled to announce our 20th Annual Golf Tournament is SOLD OUT! Thank you to all the golfers, sponsors, and prize donors. We are looking forward to Saturday, June 3 at Deer Run Golf Course.

May is Community Living Month! To celebrate, the Central Admin Staff wore green and blue. The month celebrates the accomplishments, gifts, and talents, that people who have an intellectual disability, bring to their community.

Community Living Chatham-Kent is thrilled to announce Progressive Waste Solutions as the Title Sponsor of the 20th Annual Golf Tournament. Thank you to Progressive Waste Solutions for continuing to be a big part of our Golf Tournament success! @ProgressiveWste

Bill Labadie, an avid 10 pin bowler with the Special Olympics, is thrilled to host his 2nd Annual Bowl-A-Thon on Saturday, May 6th from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm at Bowlerama in Chatham. Bill is hoping to surpass the $2,200 amount raised in 2015. Bill is accepting pledges with all proceeds going to Community Living Chatham-Kent. If […]

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Congratulations to Sue Marchand who won the $500.00 February 14th draw, from the 2017 Lottery Calendar. Please find a list of all winners by visiting the Lottery Calendar page.

Sunday, December 11 was Community Living Chatham-Kent Night at the Maroons Game. The Chatham Maroons have been a great partner and are Sparking Change and Inclusion in the community. Thank you to the Maroons Organization for your support.  

The Vulnerable Persons Registry allows caregivers of vulnerable persons to submit vital information to an online database to be used by police and authorized agencies during a crisis situation. Police and other emergency first responders will have immediate access to the database when needed. This can help provide risk information about the vulnerable person in […]

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Community Living Chatham-Kent recognizes Dean and Barb Mills’ No Frills in Chatham as a leader Sparking Change and Inclusion in the Workplace. Dean and Barb were awarded the Joyce M Carr Champion Award in May 2016. Dean and Barb’s No Frills has been a great partner with JOBWORX – Employment Services, employing several people over […]

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Community Living Chatham-Kent recognizes the team at Abstract Marketing as a leader Sparking Change and Inclusion in the Workplace. Community Living Chatham-Kent was thrilled to partner with Abstract Marketing to create a mobile-ready website that will allow visitors to access information quickly and easily. Brett, who receives support from Community Living Chatham-Kent, was very excited […]

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