Community Living Dryden-Sioux Lookout

Community Living Dryden-Sioux Lookout CLDSL Supports Adults in Our Communities Who Live With Developmental Disabilities

🎨 Looking for a unique way to connect and recharge?Following Day One of the conference, participants are invited to join...
08/27/2026

🎨 Looking for a unique way to connect and recharge?

Following Day One of the conference, participants are invited to join our optional Evening Expressive Painting Workshop.

This experience focuses on creativity, self-expression, and process over perfection, creating space to unwind, connect with others, and explore healing through art.

🍸 5:30 PM Cocktails
🍽️ 6:30 PM Dinner
🎨 7:30 PM Expressive Painting Workshop

$50/person (dinner included)

Learn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/3rd-annual-compassion-in-action-gathering-tickets-1990982303666

Imagine having the knowledge and confidence to support someone during one of the most difficult moments of their life.Pa...
08/26/2026

Imagine having the knowledge and confidence to support someone during one of the most difficult moments of their life.

Participants will learn:
✅ Crisis communication techniques
✅ Emotional and psychological first aid
✅ Stress management strategies
✅ Crisis assessment methods
✅ Group crisis intervention techniques
✅ Recovery and resilience strategies
✅ Su***de intervention fundamentals
✅ Referral and support planning

The training combines classroom learning, discussion, exercises, and role-play to build practical skills you can use immediately.

📍 Event Details:
• September 21–23, 2026
• Dryden Regional Training & Cultural Centre

⏳ Early Bird pricing ends September 1.

🔗 Reserve your seat: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/critical-incident-stress-management-cism-workshop-tickets-1993482697411

Congratulations to the CLDSL Class of 2026! 🎓✨As summer classes come to an end, we're proud to recognize the graduates w...
08/25/2026

Congratulations to the CLDSL Class of 2026! 🎓✨

As summer classes come to an end, we're proud to recognize the graduates within our CLDSL community. From kindergarten to university, each graduate has reached an important milestone!

🎓 Parker Bazinet graduated from Grade 12. She plans to take a year to work, gain experience, and explore future opportunities.

🎓 Ro Berry graduated from Grade 8 and will be heading to high school this fall. Your hard work and perseverance have paid off, and we wish you continued success.

🎓 Ariana Smeltzer graduated from Dryden High School with Honours and a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) in Health and Wellness. She will continue her studies this fall in the Medical Laboratory Sciences program at St. Lawrence College.

🎓 Paislee Brown graduated from Junior Kindergarten! This smart, funny, unicorn-loving graduate is excited to start Grade 1 and enjoy the "big kid" playground.

🎓 Jaden Potter graduated from Grade 8 at New Prospect School and received the Male Athlete of the Year Award. He looks forward to competing in Quebec.

🎓 Jeric Briones graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology and Immunology. He plans to pursue a master's degree and a career in medical research.

🎓 Quinn Parsons graduated from Senior Kindergarten and has big dreams for the future. She hopes to become a nurse, an astronaut, and work at Community Living.

🎓 Carter Langlais graduated from Grade 12. We are proud of all he has accomplished and excited to see what's next.

🎓 Kisha Desserre graduated from Dryden High School a semester early and began her employment with Community Living. She plans to continue building her career in a role she enjoys.

🎓 Breanna Grenier graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours). She has been accepted into Brock's Master of Kinesiology program and will continue her studies this fall.

🎓 Macey Vincent graduated from high school with Honours and will attend Queen's University. She will also spend the coming year in France as a Rotary Exchange student.

To all our graduates, we celebrate your hard work and accomplishments. Congratulations! 🎉🎓💙

What can we learn from lived experience?At this year's Compassion in Action Gathering, attendees will hear powerful stor...
08/21/2026

What can we learn from lived experience?

At this year's Compassion in Action Gathering, attendees will hear powerful stories of resilience, recovery, and hope from speakers who have turned personal challenges into opportunities for growth and leadership.

These conversations help all of us better understand what supports recovery, builds connection, and creates meaningful change.

Featured speakers include:
🌟 Jay Barnard (Chef Recovery)
🌟 Jordan Perreault
🌟 Katrina Stephenson, RN
🌟 Jessie Leutschaft & Clark Patterson (MCRT)
🌟 Surrey Place Clinical Support Team

🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/3rd-annual-compassion-in-action-gathering-tickets-1990982303666

⏰ Early Bird pricing won't last forever!Register before September 1, 2026 and save on your spot in our Critical Incident...
08/20/2026

⏰ Early Bird pricing won't last forever!

Register before September 1, 2026 and save on your spot in our Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Training.

Early Bird Includes:
✅ Two ICISF Certificates
✅ Course textbooks and materials
✅ Light refreshments and snacks
✅ Three full days of specialized training

💲 Pricing:
• Early Bird (before Sept. 1): $800
• Regular Pricing (after Sept. 1): $850

📍 Event Details:
• September 21–23, 2026
• Dryden Regional Training & Cultural Centre

⚠️ Spots are limited and early bird registration ends soon.

🔗 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/critical-incident-stress-management-cism-workshop-tickets-1993482697411

08/15/2026

🔥 Happening Now! 🔥

We're proud to be joining the Ontario Provincial Police and Dryden Fire Service for the Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Ontario. 💙💛

If you're looking for something to do this afternoon, stop by the Dryden Fire Hall for a free community BBQ and car wash! 🌭🚒

Donations are welcome and help support Special Olympics athletes and the important work of promoting inclusion in our communities. 🏅

Come say hello, enjoy some lunch, and support a great cause. We'd love to see you there!

🎉 Today's the day! 🔥The Law Enforcement Torch Run is happening this morning, and we'd love to see you there!Join Communi...
08/15/2026

🎉 Today's the day! 🔥

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is happening this morning, and we'd love to see you there!

Join Community Living Dryden-Sioux Lookout, the Ontario Provincial Police, Dryden Fire Service, and community members from across the region as we support Special Olympics Ontario and celebrate inclusion, ability, and community. 💙💛

📍 Start: CLDSL Boreal Commons, 99 Albert St.
⏰ 10:00 AM sharp!
🏁 Finish: Dryden Fire Department, 189 Memorial Ave.

🚶Walk 🏃Run 🚴Ride

Afterward, enjoy a BBQ and car wash with friends, family, and fellow community supporters. 🌭🚒

📸 Be sure to take photos and tag us. We'd love to see how you're celebrating and supporting this amazing event!

Let's make today unforgettable. ❤️

🎤 Community Living Dryden Sioux Lookout is pleased to welcome Brian Bennett, an ICISF Approved Instructor and experience...
08/14/2026

🎤 Community Living Dryden Sioux Lookout is pleased to welcome Brian Bennett, an ICISF Approved Instructor and experienced Critical Incident Stress Management professional.

Brian brings extensive experience in crisis intervention and emergency response, including serving as Medical Manager for the Pan Am and Commonwealth Games.

Participants will benefit from:
✅ Real-world experience
✅ Evidence-based approaches
✅ Interactive learning opportunities
✅ Practical strategies that can be applied immediately

This is more than a lecture — it's hands-on learning designed for real-life situations.

📍 Event Details:
• September 21–23, 2026
• Dryden Regional Training & Cultural Centre

🔗 Register today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/critical-incident-stress-management-cism-workshop-tickets-1993482697411?aff=oddtdtcreator

Meaningful change happens when communities come together.The 3rd Annual Compassion in Action Gathering offers space to c...
08/13/2026

Meaningful change happens when communities come together.

The 3rd Annual Compassion in Action Gathering offers space to connect, share perspectives, learn from one another, and explore community-rooted solutions to some of today's most pressing challenges.

✅ Breakfast and lunch included both days
✅ Networking opportunities
✅ Guest speakers from across the field
✅ Optional evening expressive painting workshop

We'd love to have you join us.

🎟️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/3rd-annual-compassion-in-action-gathering-tickets-1990982303666

💙 Everyone belongs at the Torch Run.This Saturday, August 15, we'll be hitting the streets alongside our community partn...
08/13/2026

💙 Everyone belongs at the Torch Run.

This Saturday, August 15, we'll be hitting the streets alongside our community partners to support Special Olympics Ontario and celebrate inclusion in action. 🔥🏃🚶🚴

No matter your pace, there's a place for you.

✅ Walk with us
✅ Ride your bike
✅ Run the route
✅ Cheer participants on

📍 Start: Community Living Dryden-Sioux Lookout, 99 Albert St.
🏁 Finish: Dryden Fire Department, 189 Memorial Ave.
⏰ 10:00 AM

And don't forget to stay for the BBQ and car wash afterwards! 🌭🚒

Bring your family. Invite a friend. Let's work together to make this year's Torch Run one to remember. 🎉

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Dryden, ON
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