Grow Your Own Way (Barrie)
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Discover the joy of gardening with Empower Simcoe’s “Grow Your Own Way” program. This hands-on experience is designed to teach you the fundamental skills of gardening, from planting seeds to harvesting your own food.
Where: 40 Fraser Court, Barrie
When: May 21st to July 23rd
Social & Connections
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Empower Simcoe’s ‘Connect & Thrive: Social & Connections Series’ is a dynamic six-week program designed to enrich lives through social interaction and skill-building activities. This program is the perfect avenue for those looking to foster new friendships, share thoughts and ideas, and enhance their social development in a fun and inclusive setting.
Where: Orillia (The Moose Lodge)
When: May 16th to June 20th
Social Club – Barrie
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Social Club is for people who would like to mingle with new people and foster friendships. During the 6 weeks there will be engaging activities planned each week and plenty of time to chat and get to know each other.
Where: Barrie Legion (410 St. Vincent Street)
When: June 4th to July 9th
July 2 – 4: Sensory Week
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Join us for Sensory Week from July 2nd to 4th at our Summer Adventures camp! This short week is packed with sensory-rich activities right on our site. Enjoy vibrant colors, captivating sounds, tantalizing tastes, soothing textures, and delightful aromas. It’s a local adventure that will engage all your senses!
Cooking Up Capability – Level 1
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Following the resounding success of its inaugural run, Empower Simcoe is excited to announce the return of its highly sought-after culinary course, ‘Cooking Up Capability.’ With overwhelming demand and glowing reviews from participants, the next offering of this empowering program is set to commence in August for both Barrie & Orillia. More details below.
Cooking Up Capability – Level 2
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This program is designed for people who have completed Cooking Up Capability Level 1 and are hungry for more. This 8-week program is aimed to help you get more comfortable working with a stove top while learning new recipes with your peers.
Orillia: May 6 – July 8, 2024*CLASS STARTED*
Barrie: April 25 – June 13, 2024 *CLASS STARTED*
Ex-press Yourself class
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The ‘Ex-press Yourself’ course is a unique blend of melody and motion, designed to unleash your creativity and get you moving in a fun, inclusive environment. Come join us and discover the joy of movement, the power of music, and the freedom of self-expression!
Barrie: May 1 – June 19, 2024
Orillia: April 30 – June 18, 2024
SibShops Event: January 26, 2024
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Siblings are invited to come out and meet other sibs (usually for the first time), have fun, laugh, talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sib with special needs, play some great games, learn something about the services their siblings receive, and have some more fun! This Sibshop is open to all children and youth (ages 8-13 years) living in Simcoe County who have a sibling with special needs. Lunch is provided.
Event Details:
Friday January 26th, 2024
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
40 Fraser Court, Barrie, ON
Cost: FREE
More details below.
Skills to Thrive
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“Skills to Thrive” by Empower Simcoe is an engaging 8-week program offering practical skills across eight crucial areas including safety, well-being, money management, and more. With expert guest speakers and interactive learning methods like games and hands-on activities, participants are set to gain essential life skills for thriving.
Where: 40 Fraser Court, Barrie
When: Monday mornings from April 8th to June 3rd