By Matt Poirier

Central Region Council held their Regional Annual Meeting on Wednesday June 15^th, 2016 at Fosters Clubhouse to offer members the opportunity to connect with Council and talk about the work they’ve been doing in the region. CEO Brad Saunders was also present to offer attendees insight into the work the Board has been doing, and the emerging issues they will be focusing on over the next few years. The Annual Meeting is always a great opportunity for members to meet with the CEO and the Board President, and to stay abreast of happenings in their region, in the agency and in the developmental services sector. Furthermore, it also serves as a platform for members to give feedback, ask questions and join Council!

2015-2016 was a fantastic year for Central Council, as they continued to fund integral programs in the region, while also committing to fund new ones. A long standing program on Central Council’s roster is the Wednesday night Dinner Club at 30 Birch, which offers an evening of great food and quality time with friends. In addition, Council also funds the very popular One Direction Group and the monthly Cookie Group; two social groups for young adults with disabilities. The groups, which are run by volunteers, plan crafting and baking activities, community outings and offer inclusive spaces for individuals to socialize with friends.

This past winter, Council also funded a six week Mindfulness Program for parents and caregivers which was well received and very well attended. Positive feedback and an increasing need for Mindfulness will have Council exploring another program when meetings resume in the fall. These are just a few of the initiatives that Council funds with the monies they work hard to raise from their Annual Spring Fling Dinner and Dance.

Central Council strives to meet the needs of individuals and parents living in the region, and are always open to new ideas for programming, and new ways of engaging with families. If you are interested in sharing some ideas, joining Council or getting more information about any of the programs in the region, contact Matt Poirier.

Upcoming Central Events

Central Region Council Meeting
Tuesday September 13, 2016 at 6:00 pm
20 Spadina Rd, Room 2B
All are welcome.

To RSVP to the above event contact:
Matt Poirier at 647-729-1210 or matthew.poirier@cltoronto.ca