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Christmas Dance

Christmas Dance 2023

Friday, December 1st from 7 pm to 11 pm
A.F.A.C (RCAF) Wing, 164 Argyle St. N., Renfrew
$5.00 and a non-perishable food item for the Renfrew District Food Bank
Entertainment: Fifth Street

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Santa Claus Parade Warming Station

Warming Station

Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Come warm up with us at Community Living326 Raglan Street South We’ll be hosting a warming station from 5:30 pm –7:30 pmThere will […]

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2023 Annual General Meeting

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGTUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2023 AT 7:00 PMDays Inn by Wyndham Renfrew Conference Centre760 Gibbons Road, Renfrew, Ontario Welcome to Members, Staff, Individuals, Families, and Guests ♦ Welcome and […]

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TSA Thrift Shop Supports Community Living Renfrew County South

TSA Thrift Shop Supports Community Living Renfrew County South

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Our Community Christmas Dance is Back!

Community Christmas Dance!

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CLRCS Seeks Board Members

CLRCS Seeks Board Members

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Come Check out our Fall Newsletter!

We’re so pleased our Newsletter is back!

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Colourful dancing bingo balls

BINGO!

BINGO at the Arnprior Legion!

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Platinum Winner for Best Senior Services

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Seeking Support Workers

Opportunities are available in our Supported Group Living program in Arnprior and/or Renfrew for Part time and on-call Support Workers.

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Art Factory Class

Everyone is enjoying their first Art Factory Class – beautiful space full of artwork for everyone to get creative. Thank you to Patrick for providing us with this opportunity and […]

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Going To Van Gogh

Ladies enjoyed a lovely lunch out and a beautiful time at Beyond Van Gogh!!

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Best Seniors Service

We are proud to have been selected as the Platinum Winner for Best Seniors Service in the 2020-2021 Readers’ Choice Awards.  

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Tour of Western Quebec

Ladies enjoyed their trip on the Quyon Ferry, picnic and tour of Western Quebec!  

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Eric’s Birthday

Eric having a great time celebrating his birthday!!  

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Down on the Boardwalk

Beautiful day for a walk and picnic on the Pembroke boardwalk!!

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

How Does Your Garden Grow?! Ladies out to check on the sunflowers they planted in Liz’s garden and came out with some fresh lettuce!!

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Touring Barry’s Bay

Ladies enjoyed a historic tour to Barry’s Bay!!

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Sarah and Her Crafts

Sarah enjoying doing her crafts and sharing her artistic side!!

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Eric’s Miniature Horse

Eric loving his time with the miniature horse Tucker!!

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Beautiful Butterfly Release

It was a beautiful day to release beautiful butterflies!!!

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Jennifer and Family

Jennifer enjoyed a visit with Mom, brother Steve and his children Nelson and Marcia!! First hugs in a long time!!

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Passport Program Changes

On September 1st 2021, recent changes to the the Passport program of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services will become effective.

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New Executive Director

The Board of Community Living Renfrew County South is very pleased to announce the
appointment of Jennifer Debenham as its new Executive Director effective August 16,
2021.

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105 Fully Vaccinated

Wonderful news to share!! 105 ladies completely COVID vaccinated!!

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105 Ladies Out and About

Great week for the 105 ladies!! They are out and about! Enjoyed visiting the Gentle Giants and a drive and picnic at McRae Lookout Park!!

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Orange Shirt Day

We ask everyone to wear ORANGE tomorrow in support of the EVERY CHILD MATTERS movement and in honour of the 215 children found buried on the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School last week.

Every Child Matters

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Annual General Meeting

All individuals, families, volunteers and community members are welcome to attend the Annual General Meeting of Community Living Renfrew County South to be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at […]

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It’s A Sign!

Some history here! The “old” CLRCS sign coming down. This sign was originally at our Daniel Street Day Program building in Arnprior and was moved to Renfrew 10 years ago. […]

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DS Reform

Journey to Belonging: Choice and Inclusion lays out the ministry’s long-term vision for developmental services in Ontario, where people with developmental disabilities are supported so they can participate in their […]

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Shaw Wood Walk & Picnic

2 Elgin enjoying the beautiful weekend and clocking their kms for the CLRCS Cross Canada Walk!! 2 Elgin men and staff had a picnic lunch and walk on the trails at Shaw […]

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2 Elgin @ Mataway

2 Elgin gang enjoying the beautiful weekend! The 2 Elgin gang went for a walk on the trails at Mateway today and ran into George there on his bike.

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White Lake Picnic

52 Gang enjoying the beautiful weekend!! We took in the sunshine and enjoyed a picnic lunch at White Lake dam. Smiles all around! I rocked CG’s Bazinga t-shirt today. He […]

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Tea Party

Watch this video highlighting our virtual Tea Party held on May 7th 2021.

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The Bike Bank

The Bike Bank is a new initiative set up by the Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance (CVCATA). The group is over 500 strong and are collecting, fixing and […]

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Torch Run

May 3rd till June 5th, 2021 Special Olympics will be hosting a Virtual Torch Run over 34 days to celebrate 34 years of Torch Run Ontario. If you are interested […]

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Community Living Day

May 6th 2021 was Community Living Day. Members, Staff and Supporters of Community Living Renfrew County South dressed in Blue & Green to celebrate the day. The 105 Ladies were […]

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Community Living Month

MAY is Community Living Month To celebrate, the following events are taking place” Thursday, May 6th – Everyone is encouraged to wear BLUE and GREEN in support of Community Living! […]

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April Walk for Cancer

In the April  2021 Walk for Cancer, we walk for Grandmothers, Grandfathers, Mothers, Fathers, Brothers and Sisters. We walk for Friends and Family alike. We walk for everyone affected by […]

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A Wonderful Weekend

This are some moments from our wonderful May weekend.

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Walk Across Canada

OK Team CLRCS … get your walking shoes on and laced up … May 1st we start to track our Km’s and make our way across Canada. We are starting […]

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Tree of Flowers

The Tree of Flowers Project is something we would like everyone to help us with in preparation for Community Living month in May. We are going to be putting this […]

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Artshine Workshop

Another successful Artshine Workshop with beautiful results!!!!!

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Appreciation Station

Share the Appreciation! “The Appreciation Station has taken off at our CAS program. We believe that respect, appreciation and positivity can pave the way for a great working environment. Have […]

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Happy Earth Day

The Elgin Gang doing their part and cleaned up some garbage on the trail for earth day.

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Administrative Professionals

Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 is Administrative Professionals Day. Thank you to all Administrative Professionals for all the work you do!!! You Rock!!!

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Earth Day 2021

Our world needs transformational change. It’s time for the world to hold sectors accountable for their role in our environmental crisis while also calling for bold, creative, and innovative solutions. […]

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Bill and Eric’s Excellent Adventure

When you have a stay at home order and too much peanut butter in the house why not make some peanut butter cookies and peanut butter rice crispy squares. Eric […]

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From Your CLRCS Friends

We miss our volunteers, the help you provide, and the time you share. Thank you for standing by us and supporting us through these unprecedented times.

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Happy 34th Birthday Jennifer!

Happy 34th Birthday Jennifer!

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Rockin’ Jen

Jen rockin’ it out to Electric Avenue on her Echo Dot!!

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Words of Kindness

Ladies of 105 spreading Words of Kindness around the house for their wonderful staff!!!

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Wonderful Neighbours

Wonderful Neighbours!!! The Ladies of 105 say a big thanks to their neighbours Ruth and JR for the beautiful flowers to brighten their day!!!

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Dazzly Art by Jennifer

Jennifer just completed this Dazzly Art picture on her ipad! It is made up of different jewels!!  Full of bling like Jennifer!!! LOL!

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National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week 2021 – April 18-24, 2021 The National Volunteer Week theme for 2021, The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness […]

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Helping Women

OPSEU Local 472 and Community Living Renfrew County South worked together to assist women in Renfrew County by collecting feminine hygiene products which were donated to the Renfrew Food Bank. […]

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Enjoying a delicious treat!!!

Nothing better than a good treat!

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Swinging into spring!!!!

Enjoying the swing on a beautiful day!

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Drive-by Easter Egg Hunt

This drive-by Easter egg hunt was technically over but several places still had their eggs up and the guys really enjoyed looking for them. When Travis saw the church lawn […]

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Beautiful Easter Crafts!

Easter is coming soon. The Ladies of 105 have been busy making beautiful Easter crafts. Happy Easter!

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Spring Window Cleaning

Jeff Whitemarsh out in the sunshine doing the spring window cleaning.

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Jennifer’s New Cat Cleo

Jennifer is loving her new cat. Clare and Sean helped her name her Cleo. Clare is very excited that Shirley has a new best friend. They cuddle together on the […]

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Great Day For A Walk

Christine out for a walk on a beautiful day and enjoying a treat!!

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World Down Syndrome Day

March 21st, 2021 is World Down Syndrome Day.

Learn more about this day and how you can support by visiting Canadian Down Syndrome Society

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St. Paddy’s Day Celebrations

The Ladies of 105 enjoyed an online concert during their St. Paddy’s Day celebrations.

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Curling At 105

All the ladies at 105, all former SOO curlers, really enjoying watching the Brier together!!

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Bracelet Crafts

The ladies at 105 made themselves some bracelets this morning!!! Beautiful!!

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International Women’s Day

Today, Monday, March 8th, 2021 is International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks […]

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Bowling

Travis Rolled 2 Strikes in a row and won the first game but Alex came back and Won the second Game!!

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CLRCS joins EVA

Community Living Renfrew County South is proud to be newly supporters of EVA- Ending Violence Against Women in Renfrew County. Community Living is a non-profit organization that works with others […]

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#SleevesUpON

When your turn comes, ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVE for the COVID-10 Vaccine.

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Artshine Class

Our first virtual Artshine class! We have some artistic talents among us!!!  

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Gone Ice Fishing

Travis and Alex spent the afternoon out on the lake testing their luck at ice fishing! Better luck next time!

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Go Sens Go!

Go Sens Go! from 874 Raglan

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Enjoying the Great Outdoors

Enjoying the Great Outdoors in the Ottawa Valley

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Pink Shirt Day

Wednesday, February 24th is Pink Shirt Day. Show your PINK on this day support of this Anti-Bullying campaign. On February 24th practice kindness, stand-up against bullying and wear pink!

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Special V-Day Deliveries

Special Valentine’s Day Deliveries were happening today! Lots of good cheer and smiles were delivered. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Happy Birthday!

Andrew recently celebrated birthday, in style! The colourful ballons brought out lots of smiles. Happy Birthday Andrew!

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Treats for Gunner

Enjoying the beautiful, sunny day! Adam and Sylvain visiting Gunner with some special treats 🙂

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Valentines at 105

Ladies at 105 enjoyed doing some Valentines crafts!!

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Bill & Amanda Hiking

Beautiful Day! Bill & Amanda out for a walk on the groomed Ma-te-way trails

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Drawing Videos

Jesse had a fun morning testing out our skills, following learn to draw videos!

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Lucy Retires!

We had a week of celebrations for Lucy as she begins retirement. She received lots of gifts and appreciation for all her contribution. We sure are going to miss her!! […]

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Hearts at 874

The 874 crew have been busy making decorations and decorating for Valentine’s Day. They tried their luck at Valentine’s Day Bingo but no luck this time!

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Random Acts of Kindness

Did you know that February 17th is national random act of kindness day? We want to challenge all of our friends at CLRCS to celebrate with us and spread some […]

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Sunshine at Ma-te-way

Jessie certainly enjoyed the sunshine during a recent walk though Ma-te-way Park.

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Estate Planning Guide

Community Living Ontario is partnering with PooranLaw to host a free webinar to showcase the updated Inspiring Possibilities: Estate Planning Guide 2020. Brendon Pooran will be presenting an overview of […]

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Gift Card Thank You

Dear Friends, Thank you so much for your support of the Gift Card fundraiser program for Community Living Renfrew County South. We truly appreciate your help in raising $1700 for […]

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Successful Quality Audit

Community Living Renfrew County South is happy to share that we were successful in the unannounced compliance inspection that took place November 3rd to 5th, 2020. CLRCS is in compliance […]

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George’s new shed!

George is pretty pleased with his new shed!! George said, and we quote “It’s a wonderful shed!” Enjoy your new shed George, so happy you like it.

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In the Christmas Spirit!!!

Isabel just completed a beautiful Christmas puzzle!!  

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Magic of Lights

Tom, Bill and Eric enjoyed seeing the amazing “Magic of Lights” display at the Wesley Clover Park in support of CHEO.

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Cards for Soldiers

Let’s remember everyone at Christmas! The ladies at 105 with their Christmas card and small note, ready to send to a Canadian Armed Forces member overseas!

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We Remember

All of us here at Community Living Renfrew County South, together with the Ladies of 105, remember those that have served our country. We also recognize all members of the […]

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Crazy Hat Bingo!

The Ladies of 105 have been very creative. They are ready for Crazy Hat Bingo this afternoon!!

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105 Road Trip!

The 105 ladies had a lovely trip to Algonquin Park. We saw deer, turkeys, and geese. Unfortunately we only saw moose on road signs!!! Everyone enjoyed the trip.

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Trip to Hugli’s

Thank you so much to the Hugli’s Blueberry Ranch Crew who went way above and beyond to make our trip to the Ranch one we won’t forget!! The crew there […]

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Free Drive-In Movie Night

Thursday October 22nd at 6 p.m.
Skyline Drive-In Pembroke

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Chocolate Fundraiser

You are invited to participate in the Community Living Christmas Time Chocolate Fundraiser through the sale of Purdy’s Chocolates. You get delicous chocloates and 25% of sales returns to Community Living.

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Avgen Gift Card

Hello Everyone, We are pleased to run the Avgen Gift Card Program again this year as a fundraiser. This is our ninth year and each year we have been very […]

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Gardeners Galore

Beautiful New Shed delivered to 874 for the Gardeners Galore!!!

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Beachburg Lookout

The day was a little overcast and rainy but we still enjoyed the view!

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Pumpkin Cookies – Yummy!

Wet fall days = good baking days!! Ladies with first sheet of their pumpkin chocolate chip cookies!!!

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Scavenger Hunt Fun!

The ladies found all the items for the scavenger hunt! Here are pics of some!!

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Good Ol’ Truck

George loves a good old truck!!

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Beautiful Day

105 ladies excited to be out enjoying the beautiful day and colors!!! Even had a stop at the Burnstown Farmers Market!

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The Last Monarch

Jennifer waiting patiently for our last monarch to emerge!! And here we go – it is a boy!!

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Fall Hiking

These Guys were out for a hike on the first day of fall. Beautiful colours and view from the Swinging Bridge.

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105 Out For A Tour

Beautiful day for a tour to Golden Lake and a picnic!! Great lunch at The Boathouse. McRae Lookout Park was lovely. Jennifer very excited to see a Van Houtte coffee […]

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Celebrating Canada Day

CLRCS celebrating Canada Day! Community Living celebrates Canada Day in so many ways. Happy Canada Day!

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Baking Ladies

The Ladies at 105 are excited that Liz brought in fresh rhubarb. They baked a cake in their new oven!!! Yummy!  

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PUZZLE QUEEN!

Isabel has completed a few puzzles during isolation. This one has, by far, been the most challenging! Great job Isabel!!

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Thanks to ETM and CHC!

A big SHOUT OUT to ETM Industries of Renfrew and Canadian Hydro Components of Almonte for their donation of 100 face shields to Community Living. Here’s Lindsay in full PPE […]

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Really Swinging

Jennifer is enjoying the beautiful day on her new patio swing!!

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Happy Birthday Connie

Connie enjoying the cards from her roommates and gift from Maureen S. Loved her sign outside and Liz is sharing the birthday wishes on Facebook with her!! Connie’s sister Patti, […]

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Delivering Care Packages

CLRCS sends support to employees by delivering care packages to everyone!! Stay safe and be well!!

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In Times of Physical Distancing

In Times of Physical Distancing we are enjoying our McDonald’s lunch today!!! Nice Treat – thanks for the pick up and delivery Debbie!!!!

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Day of Mourning

April 28th is recognized as the National Day of Mourning in Canada to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace. The reality […]

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Prayers to Nova Scotia

Everyone at Community Living sends their prayers and love to Nova Scotia.

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Keeping Busy!

Hi Everyone! We are keeping busy and staying in touch! Stay Safe!

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Kick Corona Butt

The Ladies of 105 have a few message to share:

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Thanks for lunch!

Thanks Sandra, Nicole and Virginia for the yummy lunch. Happy Easter everyone.

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So much excitement!

Getting ready for Easter is half the fun! Lots of smiling faces in the lead up to Easter weekend. Happy Easter from all of us!

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Plain language on COVID-19

This is an excellent plain language resource for people that can help to explain what is happening with COVID-19, what preventative measures to take and why our world is changing […]

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Busy Week at 452!

It’s been a busy week here at 452! We’ve kept ourselves very busy by doing crafts, playing board games and getting out for some fresh air as often as we […]

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Easter Preparations

CLRCS is getting ready for Easter by baking, building special treat bags for everyone and making deliveries too! Happy Easter to Everyone!

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Happy Easter To You

The Ladies at 105 are sending Best Easter Wishes to Everyone! They even made a trip over to the Bonnechere Manor to spread some Easter Cheer! Socially Distancing and smiling […]

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Thanks for the ZA!

Community Living did a pizza delivery to all our guys on Thursday for lunch! The 452 Gang says thanks for the ZA!!!!

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Spreading Positive Vibes

Community Living Renfrew County South is working on Spreading Positive Vibes and Not COVID-19! We are creating beautiful window art to share with our neighborhoods. We are making the best […]

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Message from CLRCS

Community Living Renfrew County South wants to reassure our individuals, their families, our staff and our communities that during this crisis, we are doing everything we can to keep everyone […]

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Keeping active at 105!!

With a bit of furniture rearranging and modifications the ladies enjoyed their drumming class and their chair exercises!!! Have a great day everyone!

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People Watching

Bob was missing people watching so we adapted, opened up the blinds in his room so he could watch local traffic and people out walking! His smile says it all […]

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Fun at 485 Coumbes

Between planting vegetables and making banana muffins, the Guys of 485 know how to have fun.

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Sending Positive Messages

The ladies of 105 put signs of positive words in their windows this morning to help cheer up those walking by!! Stay home and be happy!!!

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Additional Supports Coming

Ontario provides significant additional support to Developmental Services

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105 Ladies Keeping Busy!

These Ladies are “Keeping Busy” – They can always find fun and interesting activities they enjoy.

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Staying Safe & Active

These housemates are practising good social distancing while enjoying activities inside and out.

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“Thank You” from Todd Smith

Thanks to the Front Line Staff – Todd Smith, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services.

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Hike for Hospice Renfrew

Community Living Renfrew County South is participating in the Hike for Hospice Renfrew on Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 in support of this valuable resource in our community. We will be […]

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Purdy’s Chocolate Fundraiser

Once again, we are hosting the very popular Purdy’s Chocolates Fundraiser. All proceeds will be supporting the cost of a lease for an accessible van for our program. Orders are […]

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Great Time @ Winter Carnival

GREAT TIME at the CLRCS Winter Carnival!!! A great time was had by all who attended this year’s winter carnival.

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Thanks Finnigan’s Roadhouse

Thank you to Brad Gould from Finnigan’s Roadhouse, www.finnigansrenfrew.ca , for donating two season passes for the Renfrew Timberwoves, www.renfrewtimberwolves.com , games to CLRCS. Many folks have been out to […]

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Food Bank Donation

Today the gentleman delivered some of the donations collected so far in the Reverse Advent Calendar food drive for the Renfrew Food Bank. Donations are being accepted at CAS Renfrew. […]

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50/50 Winner!

Glenn Levesque is the winner of our 50/50 draw. Glenn is pictured here with Ann Blimkie, sitting in the new chair that we purchased with the funds from the draw […]

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Family Christmas Party

The Magic of Christmas never ends and the greatest of gifts is Family and Friends. Date: Sunday, December 15th, 2019 Time: Free skate from 1:00-2:00pm and Hall upstairs from 1:00-3:00pm […]

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5050 Fundraising Draw

CLRCS is running a 50/50 Fundraising Draw to purchase a new rocking chair at the Renfrew Day Program.
Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 and can be purchased at the Renfrew or Arnprior CLRCS offices.
Draw Date: Friday, November 22nd, 2019 – Licence # M475060

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Morrisburg Bus Tour

Bill and Eric travelled by coach bus with Ottawa Valley Tours from Ottawa to Morrisburg to see “Rock and Roll is here to Stay” at the Upper Canada Playhouse. Both […]

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Great Chili Cook Off!!!

Chili Cook Off was a great success!!! Thanks to everyone who prepared their chili and shared it for the cook off!! Thank you to everyone who did the taste testing […]

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Fall Colours Tour

Linda, Isabel, Connie and Eric joined the Golden Age Center to enjoy a bus tour trip to see the beautiful fall colours. What a lovely day!

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Go SENS Go!!

Sam and Rebekka have a great time at the SENS game!

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Take Our Kids To Work

Community Living Renfrew County South is pleased to announce their participation in Take Our Kids to Work day on Wednesday, November 6th , 2019. We will be offering the opportunity […]

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Best Window Display

Congratulations to Community Living who was voted the best downtown window display for our put your Breast Foot Forward 5K for RVH Mammography. The Downtown Merchants were fantastic and all […]

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Night out at the Neat!

Jason had a great time attending the musical event at the Neat Coffee Shop. Enjoyed listening to music and meeting the performer, Lloyd Spiegel.

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Go Redblacks!!

Rebekka and Christine had a great time at the Redblacks game! Had fun cheering for the team, meeting players and the cheer squad! Thanks Tonya for joining us and taking […]

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Go Raiders Go!!

Go Raiders Go!! This group of folks at CAS Renfrew went out on this beautiful afternoon to cheer on the RCI Raiders football team. Unfortunately they were defeated by the […]

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Shuffleboard Returns!

Having Fun at Shuffleboard! The shuffleboard crew were excited to be back on the courts!! Only took a few shots to get back in the groove!

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Information Session

Community Living is hosting an Information Session for families, individuals , caregivers and support workers. Monday, October 7th, 2019 at 2 p.m. OR Monday, October 7th, 2019 at 6 p.m. […]

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50/50 WINNER!!!

Cathy Cuff pulled the winning 50/50 ticket for our Renfrew Fair Draw and the big winner was Darleen Lewis!!! Darleen won $427 – Congratulations to Darleen!!! Then Darleen made a […]

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Celebrating with CHAMP!!!

Jesse and Robert celebrate with CHAMP!!! On August 16th Jesse and Robert enjoyed watching the Ottawa Champions win over the New Jersey Jackals 6 to 3. A great time was […]

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Pancake Breakfast!!

Enjoying a pancake breakfast thanks to the generous donation of pancake kits from Pierre and Patricia Gagnier!! Thank you very much – a yummy breakfast was enjoyed by all!

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See You At The Fair!

CLRCS Fair Booth set up and ready for visitors!! The CLRCS booth looking good and all ready for the Renfrew Fair. Some of the individuals are holding up some of […]

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Last Day of Summer Camp!

What a great summer – we had a blast! Made new friends, took lots of trips and loved the activities!!! On our last day we all wore our tye dyed […]

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Great Pontoon Boat Ride

Enjoying the views on the Ottawa River on our Pontoon Boat Ride!!! Thanks to Ron Ferguson of Irish Creek Outfitters for a wonderful pontoon boat tour of the Ottawa River […]

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Wonderful Butterfly Day

Alex, Jennifer and Christine had a great time with Liz checking out the Butterfly Exhibit at the museum of Nature. We loved checking the butterflies out on each other!! Jennifer […]

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Hugli’s Blueberry Ranch Trip

The rain didn’t stop this crew from picking their blueberries this morning!! Clare plans to bake a blueberry pie!! We had a picnic lunch and then stopped at Homestead Cheesehouse […]

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SkiAbility Day

On Sunday, August 11th family, friends and individuals tested the Madawaska waters and enjoyed some skiing. Thank you to the SkiAbility Team who comes every year to support us in […]

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Outdoor Adventurers Climb!

Today, our Tuesday Outdoor Adventure crew braved the climb to the top of the scenic Lookout Park near Beachburg. What a climb and what a view!! Paul and Jason were […]

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Connie’s 70th Birthday

Connie celebrated a wonderful 70th Birthday with family & friends at the Rocky Mountain House. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped Connie celebrate this milestone. Special thanks to […]

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2019 Hike for Hospice

Thank you to the Community Living team for joining the Hike for Hospice on May 5th, 2019. It was a beautiful day for a hike and to raise money for […]

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Family & Friends Spring Dinner

Our Family & Friends Spring Dinner on May 1st was a great success. A delicious dinner shared with everyone and we were able to raise over  $360. Thanks for joining […]

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St. Patrick’s Celebration at the Douglas Tavern

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Community Living Executive Director’s meeting with MP John Yakabuski

Executive Directors Chris Grayson, Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley, Jennifer Creeden, Community Living Renfrew County South and Monica Prymack, Madawaska Valley Association for Community Living, met with MP John Yakabuski […]

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We made and sent Christmas cards to Canadian soldiers over seas.

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Victorian Tea planned for Monday, October 15, 2018 IS CANCELLED

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25th Annual Fall Golf Classic

The 25th Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament supporting the Laurel Rafuse Memorial Trust is being held on Sunday September 16,2018 at the Renfrew Golf Club. The Laurel Rafuse Memorial Trust […]

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SkiAbility

July 29th was a gorgeous day for skiing. Many thanks to SkiAbility Ottawa and their volunteers for the opportunity to try water skiing at the Rowing Club in Burnstown. Their […]

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Wine Time!

It was a tremendous day to go taste some wine at the Little Red Wagon Winery in Clarendon, Quebec. Sean O’Neill, Rebekka Zimmerling, Andrew McQuade, Darlene Shields, Harris Wade and […]

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Colour me

On Monday, June 11th we received a call from a staff from No Frills asking us to paint a picnic table. We drove out to their warehouse where the picnic […]

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Eat Together Day!!

President’s Choice was on a mission to make the world a better place by sharing a meal with others. Eating together connects us and good things happen. So, for a […]

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Outstanding Camping at Hurds Lake

On June 18th a hearty crew set off for camping at Hurd’s Lake. Kevin Ostroskie, Travis Trachnsky, Alex Duggan, Rebekka Zimmerling, Janice Rozycki, Teresa Powell and Annette Landreau all enjoyed […]

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Big Motorcycle Hearts

This is an amazing story of caring, big hearts, and supporting their community. The Templar Knights MC of Renfrew are a remarkable group of gentlemen. They stepped forward to build […]

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Royal Tea Birthday Party

Gloria Tunn picked up Margie Munhall, Mary Ellen McNulty and Sarah Senack and stopped to get groceries for the Royal Wedding Tea Party on Saturday morning. They had supper and […]

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My Outstanding Afternoon!!

On April 20th I got to fulfill my goal of going to a tattoo parlor. Liz McFarlane had arranged for me to go visit the Dog House Ink Tattoo parlor […]

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Family and Friends Spring Dinner

Our Family and Friends Spring Dinner was held on Wednesday, May 2nd at the Royal Canadian Legion Auditorium, Renfrew Ontario. Thank you to the community and families for supporting this […]

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MAY is Community Living Month

Community Living Renfrew County South is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides supports and services to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Community Living Renfrew County South (CLRCS) has […]

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Allan Yull Cup – Ball Hockey

An Annual Street Ball Hockey game was planned by the Renfrew County District School Board, Adult Literacy Class. On Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 Community Living Renfrew County South and the […]

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Community Living supports McHappy Day

On Wednesday May 2, 2018 Community Living Renfrew County South provided their support To McHappy Day in Renfrew, ON and to this most worthy cause that helps keep families close […]

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Sledge Hockey

The 2017-2018 sledge hockey season has now come to an end for the Renfrew Ice Pickers!! Around fifteen people enjoyed playing sledge hockey as well as around 2 – 4 […]

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2018 Big Bike for Heart and Stroke

Thank you to everyone who supported Community Living Renfrew County South to participate in the Big Bike for Heart and Stroke this year! Together we were able to raise $1807.40 […]

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Hockey Ticket Donation From Antiques Hockey Club

February 22nd Tampa Bay Lightning at Ottawa Senators and thanks to Renfrew’s Afternoon Antiques Hockey Club we at Community Living had tickets. There were 18 of us, some of us […]

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2018 World Tour the Harlem Globetrotters

On Saturday April 7th Nicole Riopelle and I left Renfrew around noon to head to Ottawa to see The Harlem Globetrotters. There was a lot of laughing cause its basket […]

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Jersey Day For Humboldt Broncos

On April 12th individuals and employees at Community Living Renfrew County South from Renfrew Ontario wore their sports jerseys and put out our hockey sticks in a show of support […]

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M. Sullivan & Son Golf Tournament

For the past eighteen years the Sullivan family, their employees, business associates along with Community Living Renfrew County South supporters have gathered together on the last Friday in May to […]

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2018 March Break Day Camp

March Break Day camp was a busy and successful week! Everyone attending the day camp enjoyed a week filled with day trips to many interesting and fun locations. Starting off […]

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National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week is April 15-18, 2018 and is a time celebrate and thank all volunteers. There are 12.7 million volunteers in Canada and we are fortunate to have so […]

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Big Bike for Heart & Stroke

Community Living Renfrew County South is once again participating in the Big Bike for Heart & Stroke and we need your help! All the money raised through Big Bike helps […]

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Good Times At The Douglas Tavern!!

The gang from Community Living celebrated an early St. Patrick’s Day at the Douglas Tavern on March 7th, 2018. Clad in green, some more crazy costumes than others and covered […]

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The Crazy Kitchen and more …

February 14th was a special Valentine’s Day Trip Day! We spent the day at the Ottawa Science and Technology Museum. Eric Teschke quotes ” We got to see everything about […]

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Heidi loves retail therapy!!

The easy things, the everyday things, the must do things like getting groceries is something that some of us might dread, while other people would tolerate it and then there […]

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Jennifer Cooke, Community Contributor

It’s been almost 30 years since a young Jennifer Cooke found a job placement in our community that gave her a sense of pride and importance amongst her peers. Under […]

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A VERY NICE DAY to turn 80 years young!!!!

Family, relatives, close friends and yes, the Mayor Don Eady gathered to help Sylvia Cotie celebrate her 80th birthday.  Celebrations took place on her birthday at the United Church where […]

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Finally, back on the Ice!

At last conditions were favourable to be on the ice participating in ice fishing. We were last able to go in 2015!! Folks were very excited to be out in […]

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Annual Carnival Day

Participants wore RED & WHITE as we celebrated Valentine’s day! The event took place on Tuesday February 13, 2018 at Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. There were games, music, skating and sledging. […]

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Bunny Hop Easter Chocolate Fundraiser

Hello Everyone, You are invited to participate in Community Living Renfrew County South’s Bunny Hop Easter Chocolate Fundraiser through the sale of Purdy’s Chocolates.  Purdy’s Chocolates donates a very generous […]

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GO SENS GO!!

What a night! The two things Robert loves … hunting and the Senators. Even with the Sens on a losing streak, a true fan still supports them! Robert went to […]

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CADS – Ski Day

On Jan. 28, 2018, the weather and conditions were perfect for our 13th annual ski day! Without the volunteers from all different ski hills this day would not be possible. […]

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A Flare for the Dramatic

Jesse Collins is part of the Outreach Program at Community Living Renfrew County South. Jesse wanted to be in Drama. Our Drama Troupe had three workshops provided by Lawrence Mahusky […]

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RCAF Wing Donates

The RCAF Wing held their annual Christmas Bingo Wednesday December 20, 2017. The Wing very generously gives back to several community organizations at this Bingo. Community Living Renfrew County South […]

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Receiving donation from TSA Thrift Shop

TSA Thrift Shop Donates

The Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church Thrift Shop supports Community Living Renfrew County South. On January 23rd, 2018 Jennifer Cooke from the Trinity St. Andrew’s Thrift Shop presented Jennifer Creeden, […]

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The Implications of Bill 148 the Fair Workplace

PooranLaw presents “The Implications of Bill 148 the Fair Workplace, Better Jobs Act” on families using government funding to engage workers. Are you aware the support worker you hire may […]

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2017 Laurel Rafuse Golf Tournament

WOW – What a fantastic day! Thank you to our Sponsors, Volunteers and Golfers . Here are a few images of the day.

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