Grandview Gateways Inc

'Tis the Season for Giving and Spreading Love and Kindness! A great big thank you to our Secret Santa!!!

Less than 2 weeks away...

The Province of Manitoba has extended the Code Red Lockdown until January 8th but loosened one key restriction. There will be no gatherings allowed in houses, ...the five person rule remains outside of private homes... but drive in events will now be allowed. Those drive in events include Church Services and Christmas Light displays. Anyone hosting such an event is responsible for ensuring no person leaves their vehicle and failure to do so is punishable by a fine - vehicles can only contain those people that live in the same house. The Province is adding Christmas Decorations and School Supplies to the essential items list. Thrift stores are allowed to open. The actual legal orders are not yet written but will be available from the province soon - the full details of each restriction will be contained in them. Changes do not come into effect until Saturday.

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If you are interested in becoming a Direct Support Worker, this is a great educational opportunity. https://www.rrc.ca//health-educat/direct-service-provider/

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Who misses Fall Suppers?? The Grandview Drop In Center is organizing this for you!! Call 204-546-2085 ASAP to reserve your dinner by October 16th!!

Masks are still mandatory for everyone entering PMH facilities. You must bring and wear a mask. Thank you.

A thank you message for DSPs from Margo Powell, Executive Director for Abilities Manitoba. Abilities MB is a network of agencies that exists to foster excellenc...e in services for people with intellectual disabilities. The Abilities MB team have been strong allies for DSPs in Manitoba. They are huge supporters of the ADSPM and we are always proud to partner with them to advocate on behalf of DSPs in our province. Leslie Udell, Capacity Builder with Abilities MB will be joining our AGM Friday to share more on DSP professionalization initiatives. Email [email protected] to reserve your seat!

Cooking from my wheelchair part 6 (Macaroni pie) Great way for the kids to enjoy vegetables

A great volunteer opportunity!

https://www.cbc.ca//hazardous-materials-braille-petition-1

We are getting some new staff and I am looking for any rental properties (room, apartment, house). If you are aware of any rentals, information would be much appreciated. You can email me at [email protected] Thank You. Connie

Wear a non-medical mask to protect yourself and others when you can't maintain physical distancing. Learn how to safely use a non-medical mask by viewing this demonstration.

Proper hygiene can help reduce the risk of infection or spreading COVID-19 to others. Follow the fundamentals of proper hygiene. More information visit: http://ow.ly/r9jp50zB6Ka @cityofdauphin Town of Swan River

Effective Mon. Aug. 24 masks will be mandatory for everyone entering PMH facilities. You must bring and wear a mask. These new restrictions are part of the @MBGov RestartMB Pandemic Response System. More restriction information for the PMH region visit: http://ow.ly/lEue50B5Qfh

Manitobans are asked to monitor their air travel, even if it was limited to Canada. Check out the flights and locations listed with confirmed cases of COVID-19 who were symptomatic at the time. Visit :http://ow.ly/rI2E50B2GKt @ebrandonca

Reminder to wear a mask and sanitize your hands upon entry of all of our facilities. This include the Grandview Swimming Pool, Grandview Kinsmen Community Centre, GACC, Curling Rink and Park buildings.

Chair Yoga is starting at the Grandview Drop in Center on September 1st at 1:00 p.m., taught by yours truly - Buffy Maxwell. Chair Yoga is for everyone in need for exercise, stress relief and overall good health and well being, so that includes - YOU - sign up today and keep smiling!!

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Notice of Retirement Last fall with my 65th birthday close at hand I submitted my notice of retirement to my Board of Directors. I and the Board Members plann...ed for the process of them hiring my replacement followed by a time of transition training for my replacement-After my final day in the office I took my vacation time. With my vacation time now over I would like to announce my official RETIREMENT from Grandview Gateways Inc. after 27 years as Executive Director. Ive had a rewarding and fulfilling career working with many wonderful people. I am so proud that the community of Grandview has been so accepting of the people in our programs. Thank you everyone for your support over the years. At this time we are all observing social distancing guidelines and practicing safety measures to avoid the spread of COVID-19 but once social life returns to normal I hope to see many of you for coffee and a visit in the Bakeshop. See more

We are very happy to have these new vans for our agency! Our old ones have done us well, but we are all grateful for the upgrade!

Its a bit of a read, but well worth it. This article highlights the systemic issue adults with autism, among other life long intellectual disabilities, are facing regarding proper supports and care into adulthood. Their disabilities don't go away when they reach adulthood, but too often, their supports do.

There are a few spots remaining in this course. Cost will be determined by number of registrants.

The skills here are amazing!

Remember your parents using the phrase "This is what we're eating, if you don't want it, then you obviously aren't hungry enough"? Maybe they never did, but I know mine did, and I've used it myself. This is pretty much the same thing - only on a hugely serious scale. Without addressing the fundamental issues of access to disability services, access to home care, health care, and palliative services, how can we make such incredibly important decisions?

Journey For Sight receipts for donations $10 and up, can be picked up at 221 Roland - the Admin offices behind the Bakeshop

Exactly! Love this! Celebrate the differences, don't see them as problems that need 'fixing'

Well, this would be interesting. Early diagnosis is so important.

From everyone here at GGI - , Veseloho Rizdva, Merry Christmas!

From all of us here at Grandview Gateways, have a Merry Christmas and an amazing holiday Season with those you hold dear!

Every year, The Friendly Corner Bakeshop hosts the riders from The Journey For Sight, and 2020 will be no different! January 17th should see quite a bit of sled traffic in front of the shop!

#kindnessiscontagious

"At a time where we're dealing with a mental health crisis in our province this isn't the time to be cutting. We're going backwards. This province should be investing in people who are dealing with mental health issues not less." Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont said one of the most common complaints he gets is about the province's social assistance program. "Manitoba's social assistance is some of the most sadistic programs anywhere in Canada they're completely underfunded. Some of them haven't changed in 27 years."