Community Living Month

Celebrating Inclusivity Across Ontario

May is Community Living Month

Community Living Month is a province-wide initiative with a unifying message of inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each year, Community Living Associations celebrate inclusion across the province in many ways including flag raising ceremonies, and shining the green and blue Community Living colors on their communities.

Monthly Events

Check out the exciting events we will be hosting for the month of May

Flag Raising, Awards Ceremony & Celebration

Flag Raising, Awards Ceremony & Celebration

Tuesday, May 2 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Our Annual Flag Raising Ceremony will be held at Town Hall (786 Dufferin Ave). All community members are invited to join us as we “kick-off” the month with local dignitaries. Attendees will then be invited to walk through James Street, decorated in the Community Living Colors, to The Glasstown Brewing Company where a small awards ceremony will take place recognizing inclusive businesses within our community, and accomplishments of persons supported by Community Living Wallaceburg.

Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce BIZconneCKt

Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce BIZconneCKt

Wednesday, May 10 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

We’re hosting the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce BIZconneCKt for the month of May. Stop by the Red Barn Brewing Company and learn more about our Agency, while connecting with local businesses. Refreshments will be available.

Movie Night at the Museum

Movie Night at the Museum

Friday, May 12 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Held at the Jeanne Gordon Hall (Wallaceburg Museum), all members of our community are invited to participate in a “by donation” viewing of Zootopia. Snacks will be available for purchase.

Wallaceburg Chamber of Commerce Connect @ 5

Wallaceburg Chamber of Commerce Connect @ 5

Thursday, May 18 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

We’re hosting the Wallacburg & District Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event for the month of May. Stop by the Glasstown Brewing Company and learn more about our Agency, while connecting with local businesses. Refreshments will be available.

The Future is Bright Concert

The Future is Bright Concert

Thursday, May 25 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

We’re excited to present country music entertainer Crystal Gage, live at the Red Barn Brewing Company! Tickets are available for $60 each, and provide attendees with 1 drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), dinner prepared by Dog Days BBQ, and a 2 hour concert.

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Monthly Initiatives

Additional ways for you to participate & show your support throughout the month of May

"Rock" Your Blue & Green

Show your support towards people with developmental disabilities dreaming, believing, overcoming and achieving, by “Rocking” your Blue & Green throughout the Month of May! Want to go the extra mile?! Why not decorate your home or business with a “dash” of Blue and Green! Send in photos of you showing your support so we can promote an inclusive community on our social media platforms throughout the month of May. Photos can be emailed to CCFD@getintocommunityliving.com.

Dream, Believe, Overcome & Achieve Wristbands

Show your support towards people with developmental disabilities dreaming, believing, overcoming and achieving, by wearing our Wristbands for the month of May! Whether you wear one or all four, you will help support our Agency while promoting inclusivity in our community. Wristbands will be available by donation at participating local businesses, our main office at 1100 Dufferin Avenue, Wallaceburg, and at all of our events throughout the Month of May.

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