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The Canadian Arab Festival, organized by the Canadian Arab Women’s Association (CAWA), is the first large-scale celebration of Arab culture in the Waterloo Region. It is a vibrant, inclusive, and family-friendly event that highlights the rich diversity, traditions, and contributions of Arab communities in Canada.
Held annually, the festival brings together thousands of attendees from all backgrounds to experience the beauty of Arab culture through music, dance, cuisine, fashion, art, and storytelling. From live performances to artisan vendors, the event serves as a joyful gathering and a meaningful cultural bridge between communities. This festival is open to all, CAWA looks forward to seeing many June 15th!
Where: 200 King St W, Kitchener
When: June 15, 12 - 9 PM
There will be free parking and free entry.
Are you an adult caregiver (parent/guardian/friend/relative) over the age of 18, free from intellectual disabilities yourself, provide care and are knowledgeable about the daily patterns of an adult aged 18-64 with intellectual disabilities (ID)?
If so, we want to hear from you!
We are conducting a survey about the barriers and facilitators to participation in physical activity among adults with IDs.
If interested, please follow the survey link:
https://wlu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d6m5iWuZ5QajCHc
REB#8659
Learn to cook nutritious meals safely and independently!
Mondays from 3:30-5:30 pm on March 18, 25, April 8, and 15.
For more information please contact:
info@communityofhearts.ca or call 519 826 9056
Join Developmental Services Ontario, Central West Region for Safety for Independent Living, a personal safety course where people learn lifeskills that empower them to make safe choices both online and offline.
Course content includes, basic first aid, fire safety, being assertive, people safety and how to ask for help, online safety, road safety, and more.
The course is held from February 12 to 15 from 10 am to 12 pm. A Zoom link will be sent after you register.
To Register, contact Ashlyn Northfield at anorthfield@cwsds.ca.
The City of Cambridge will be running Sensitive Santa event again this year. This initiative is exclusively reserved for children with social, emotional, accessible, and behavioural needs. This sensory-friendly environment offers reduced lighting and a quieter atmosphere to meet with Santa. Families will receive complimentary digital photographs with Santa to commemorate this magical holiday season. The event is free for families.
The City of Cambridge, in partnership with Cambridge Centre located at 355 Hespeler Road, has organized four dates for families to visit with Santa. Sensitive Santa will come to town on the following Sundays: November 26, 2023; Sunday, December 3, 2023, December 10, 2023, and Sunday, December 17, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Registration is required, and spots are filled on a first-come basis.
If interested, please complete this registration form and send to accessibility@cambridge.ca. Someone will follow up with next steps.
