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519-371-9251
At Community Living Owen Sound & District, we believe in the power of community and the transformative impact of active participation. Our Community Participation Programs are thoughtfully designed to create opportunities for individuals with diverse abilities to engage, contribute, and thrive within our community. We understand community involvement is not just a social activity; it’s a pathway to personal growth, skill development, and a sense of belonging.
Community Participation is open to adults (18+) who are funded by the MCCSS and receive Community Participation support through Community Living Owen Sound & District.
Community Participation Supports are funded through MCCSS with referrals coming through the DSO.Â
The Phone number for DSO Southwest region is:Â Â 519-371-8428
Visit the DSO website www.dsontario.ca
âCommunity Participationâ means different things to different people. For us, it means nurturing (or fostering)neighbourhood connections, building meaningful relationships, and finding ways for you to develop your personal interests and skills.
Our Community Participation program provides group activities, with supports most commonly provided on a 5 to 1 ratio.
Sign up in advance for programs and activities suiting your individual interests, and you can:
âĒ Build skills & learn new skills
âĒ Volunteer in your community
âĒ Deepen your community connections
âĒ Meet new friends
âĒ Enhance your life skills
âĒ And more!
Activities are regularly updated and our schedule is constantly evolving based on individual needs and interests, seasonality, and event facilitator availability.
At Community Living Owen Sound & District, we envision a community where everyone is valued, included, and empowered to live their best lives. Our Community Participation Programs are a vibrant expression of this vision, providing avenues for individuals to actively participate, connect, and contribute. We look forward to you becoming a part of our community-building journey at Community Living!
Group activities bring individuals with similar interests together and is a critical social component. Group activities benefit everyone in our community, hereâs why:
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11 events,
AM 9-12pm: Creative Writing: Writing with others in an atmosphere of respect and acceptance; participants discover the power of their own authentic voices and the value of their stories. Cost: […] AM 9-12pm: Beginner Guitar/Ukelele: Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of guitar or ukelele? Come try it out and learn some simple chords! Cost: $0 
AM 9-12pm: Winter Wonderland: Letâs get outside and play each week, hike and explore nature. Cost: $0 |
6 events,
AM 9-12pm: Tech Tuesday: Gain skills using iPhone or Android, laptops and TVs. Learn How to use research resources (ChatGPT). Write emails, save contacts, and more! Cost: $0 
AM 9-12pm: Community Connections: Do you like giving back to your community? Each week we will visit community programs that we can lend a helping hand to. Cost: $0 
AM 11-1pm: Soups & Sandwiches: Enjoy making a nutritious and cozy lunch each week. Cost: $50 |
6 events,
AM 9-12pm: Thatâs a Wrap: Explore a different recipe each week that uses tortillas/wraps. Cost: $60 
PM 1-4pm: Brushes & Brews: Painting and Coffee! Come to the link for a Coffee, or Tea and enjoy some relaxing painting with water colour or acrylics! Focusing on winter […] |
6 events,
AM 9-12pm: Trivia & Treats: Every week the group will have a new Trivia topic; we can do this online, with card games or using Kahoot. Each week one person […] 
AM 9-12pm: Candy Making: Try making different types of candy/chocolate and take a tour of Millcreek Chocolate! Cost: $60 
PM 1-4pm: Craft 2gether: Each week, bring in your own craft from home and work on it together (diamond dots, sewing, crocheting, drawing, painting). Enjoy crafting together or find a […] |
2 events,
FUN FRIDAYS Date Event Cost Thurs Dec 4 1-4pm Baking Christmas Cookies $7 Dec. 5 9:00 â 12:00 â Baking Christmas Cookies $7 Dec. 5 1:00 â 3:00 - Exploring […]
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Blue Mountain Village Scenery Walk (w/Passport) Date: Friday, January 2 Time: 5-10pm Cost: $65 RSVP by: Dec 20 Location: Collingwood, ON Start the new year with a peaceful stroll through […] |
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10 events,
AM 9-12pm: Creative Writing: Writing with others in an atmosphere of respect and acceptance; participants discover the power of their own authentic voices and the value of their stories. Cost: […] AM 9-12pm: Beginner Guitar/Ukelele: Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of guitar or ukelele? Come try it out and learn some simple chords! Cost: $0
AM 9-12pm: Winter Wonderland: Letâs get outside and play each week, hike and explore nature. Cost: $0 |
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Movie Night: Avatar 3 (w/Passport) Date: Tuesday, January 6 Time: TBD Cost: $65 RSVP by: Dec20 Location: Galaxy Cinemas OS Step into the breathtaking world of Pandora as we head […]
AM 9-12pm: Tech Tuesday: Gain skills using iPhone or Android, laptops and TVs. Learn How to use research resources (ChatGPT). Write emails, save contacts, and more! Cost: $0
AM 9-12pm: Community Connections: Do you like giving back to your community? Each week we will visit community programs that we can lend a helping hand to. Cost: $0 |
8 events,
AM 9-12pm: Thatâs a Wrap: Explore a different recipe each week that uses tortillas/wraps. Cost: $60 
AM â Chair Yoga â Meet at Link by the Shore to stretch together, moving our bodies in a meaningful way. Â Cost: $0 |
10 events,
AM 9-12pm: Trivia & Treats: Every week the group will have a new Trivia topic; we can do this online, with card games or using Kahoot. Each week one person […]
AM 9-12pm: Candy Making: Try making different types of candy/chocolate and take a tour of Millcreek Chocolate! Cost: $60 
AM â Baking Around the World â Try new recipes from different countries and cultures around the world. We will be baking each recipe to sample together. Cost: $45 |
3 events,
Fun Fridays: Date Event Offered Cost Þ Tues, Dec 2 EVENING: Movie Night at The Link 5-8pm $5 Dec 5 AM ONSITE: Christmas Decorating at The Link with […]
FUN FRIDAYS Date Event Cost Thurs Dec 4 1-4pm Baking Christmas Cookies $7 Dec. 5 9:00 â 12:00 â Baking Christmas Cookies $7 Dec. 5 1:00 â 3:00 - Exploring […] 
Blue Rodeo Concert (w/Passport) Â Date: Friday, January 9 Time: 4pm â 1am Cost: $252 RSVP by: Dec 30 Location: Kitchener, ON Join us for an unforgettable night with Canadian […] |
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Cinderella: The Panto (w/Passport) Date: Sunday, January 11 Time: 8am-4pm Cost: $202 RSVP by: Jan 1 Location: St. Jacobâs Country Playhouse Get ready for laughs, magic, and a whole lot […] |
11 events,
AM 9-12pm: Creative Writing: Writing with others in an atmosphere of respect and acceptance; participants discover the power of their own authentic voices and the value of their stories. Cost: […] AM 9-12pm: Beginner Guitar/Ukelele: Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of guitar or ukelele? Come try it out and learn some simple chords! Cost: $0
AM 9-12pm: Winter Wonderland: Letâs get outside and play each week, hike and explore nature. Cost: $0 |
9 events,
AM 9-12pm: Tech Tuesday: Gain skills using iPhone or Android, laptops and TVs. Learn How to use research resources (ChatGPT). Write emails, save contacts, and more! Cost: $0
AM 9-12pm: Community Connections: Do you like giving back to your community? Each week we will visit community programs that we can lend a helping hand to. Cost: $0 
AM â Soups & Stews: Learn to make a different soup or stew each week. Enjoy a bowl with friends for lunch and bring a container to take some home! […] |
8 events,
AM 9-12pm: Thatâs a Wrap: Explore a different recipe each week that uses tortillas/wraps. Cost: $60
AM â Chair Yoga â Meet at Link by the Shore to stretch together, moving our bodies in a meaningful way. Â Cost: $0 |
10 events,
AM 9-12pm: Trivia & Treats: Every week the group will have a new Trivia topic; we can do this online, with card games or using Kahoot. Each week one person […]
AM 9-12pm: Candy Making: Try making different types of candy/chocolate and take a tour of Millcreek Chocolate! Cost: $60
AM â Baking Around the World â Try new recipes from different countries and cultures around the world. We will be baking each recipe to sample together. Cost: $45 |
4 events,
Fun Fridays: Date Event Offered Cost Þ Tues, Dec 2 EVENING: Movie Night at The Link 5-8pm $5 Dec 5 AM ONSITE: Christmas Decorating at The Link with […]
FUN FRIDAYS Date Event Cost Thurs Dec 4 1-4pm Baking Christmas Cookies $7 Dec. 5 9:00 â 12:00 â Baking Christmas Cookies $7 Dec. 5 1:00 â 3:00 - Exploring […]
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Game Night (w/Passport) Date: Friday, January 16 Time: 3-8pm Cost: $70 RSVP by: Jan 9 Location: Main Office OS Join us for an evening of games, laughter, and friendly competition […]
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Wizard of Oz Live Theatre (w/Passport) Date: Friday, January 16 Time: 5:15-11:15pm Cost: $140 RSVP by: Dec 20 Location: Collingwood, ON Follow the Yellow Brick Road to a magical evening […] |
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Comic Bowling & Pool (w/Passport) Date: Saturday, January 17 Time: 6-11pm Cost: $100 RSVP by: Jan 13 Location: Owen Sound Get ready to light up the lanes with glow-in-the-dark cosmic […] |
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10 events,
AM 9-12pm: Creative Writing: Writing with others in an atmosphere of respect and acceptance; participants discover the power of their own authentic voices and the value of their stories. Cost: […] AM 9-12pm: Beginner Guitar/Ukelele: Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of guitar or ukelele? Come try it out and learn some simple chords! Cost: $0
AM 9-12pm: Winter Wonderland: Letâs get outside and play each week, hike and explore nature. Cost: $0 |
9 events,
AM 9-12pm: Tech Tuesday: Gain skills using iPhone or Android, laptops and TVs. Learn How to use research resources (ChatGPT). Write emails, save contacts, and more! Cost: $0
AM 9-12pm: Community Connections: Do you like giving back to your community? Each week we will visit community programs that we can lend a helping hand to. Cost: $0
AM â Soups & Stews: Learn to make a different soup or stew each week. Enjoy a bowl with friends for lunch and bring a container to take some home! […] |
8 events,
AM 9-12pm: Thatâs a Wrap: Explore a different recipe each week that uses tortillas/wraps. Cost: $60
AM â Chair Yoga â Meet at Link by the Shore to stretch together, moving our bodies in a meaningful way. Â Cost: $0 |
10 events,
AM 9-12pm: Trivia & Treats: Every week the group will have a new Trivia topic; we can do this online, with card games or using Kahoot. Each week one person […]
AM 9-12pm: Candy Making: Try making different types of candy/chocolate and take a tour of Millcreek Chocolate! Cost: $60
AM â Baking Around the World â Try new recipes from different countries and cultures around the world. We will be baking each recipe to sample together. Cost: $45 |
4 events,
Fun Fridays: Date Event Offered Cost Þ Tues, Dec 2 EVENING: Movie Night at The Link 5-8pm $5 Dec 5 AM ONSITE: Christmas Decorating at The Link with […]
FUN FRIDAYS Date Event Cost Thurs Dec 4 1-4pm Baking Christmas Cookies $7 Dec. 5 9:00 â 12:00 â Baking Christmas Cookies $7 Dec. 5 1:00 â 3:00 - Exploring […]
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Rabbit Fur Mitten Workshop (w/Passport) Date: Friday, January 23 Time: 1-5pm Cost: $180 RSVP by: Jan 7 Location: Main Office OS Warm up this winter with a hands-on mitten-making […]
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Dinner & Movie Night (w/Passport) Date: Friday, January 23 Time: 4:30-9:30pm Cost: $69 RSVP by: Jan 15 Location: Owen Sound, ON: 1290 ð―ðŽ Treat yourself to a cozy evening out […] |
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Playdium Brampton (w/Passport) Date: Sunday, January 25 Time: 11am-6pm Cost: $225 RSVP by: Dec 20 Location: Brampton Gear up for a day of high-energy fun at Playdium in Brampton! From […] |
11 events,
WWE Monday Night RAW (w/Passport) Date: Monday, January 26 Time: 2pm â 1am Cost: $265 RSVP by: Jan 19 Location: Toronto, ON Get ready to feel the adrenaline! Join us […]
AM 9-12pm: Creative Writing: Writing with others in an atmosphere of respect and acceptance; participants discover the power of their own authentic voices and the value of their stories. Cost: […] AM 9-12pm: Beginner Guitar/Ukelele: Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of guitar or ukelele? Come try it out and learn some simple chords! Cost: $0
AM 9-12pm: Winter Wonderland: Letâs get outside and play each week, hike and explore nature. Cost: $0 |
10 events,
AM 9-12pm: Tech Tuesday: Gain skills using iPhone or Android, laptops and TVs. Learn How to use research resources (ChatGPT). Write emails, save contacts, and more! Cost: $0
AM 9-12pm: Community Connections: Do you like giving back to your community? Each week we will visit community programs that we can lend a helping hand to. Cost: $0
AM â Soups & Stews: Learn to make a different soup or stew each week. Enjoy a bowl with friends for lunch and bring a container to take some home! […] |
9 events,
Courtside @ Harlem Globetrotters (w/Passport) Date: Wednesday, January 28 Time: 2pm-1am Cost: $180 RSVP by: Jan 21 Join us for an unforgettable night of slam dunks, trick shots, and hilarious […]
AM 9-12pm: Thatâs a Wrap: Explore a different recipe each week that uses tortillas/wraps. Cost: $60
AM â Chair Yoga â Meet at Link by the Shore to stretch together, moving our bodies in a meaningful way. Â Cost: $0 |
12 events,
AM 9-12pm: Trivia & Treats: Every week the group will have a new Trivia topic; we can do this online, with card games or using Kahoot. Each week one person […]
AM 9-12pm: Candy Making: Try making different types of candy/chocolate and take a tour of Millcreek Chocolate! Cost: $60
AM â Baking Around the World â Try new recipes from different countries and cultures around the world. We will be baking each recipe to sample together. Cost: $45 |
4 events,
Fun Fridays: Date Event Offered Cost Þ Tues, Dec 2 EVENING: Movie Night at The Link 5-8pm $5 Dec 5 AM ONSITE: Christmas Decorating at The Link with […]
FUN FRIDAYS Date Event Cost Thurs Dec 4 1-4pm Baking Christmas Cookies $7 Dec. 5 9:00 â 12:00 â Baking Christmas Cookies $7 Dec. 5 1:00 â 3:00 - Exploring […] 
Romeo & Juliet (w/Passport) Date: Friday, January 30 Time: 2pm-1am Cost: $320 RSVP by: January 9 Location: Toronto Experience Shakespeareâs timeless tragedy live on stage! Join us for an emotional […]
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Plunge Pool & Ridge Runner (w/Passport) Date: Friday, January 30 Time: 9am-3pm Cost: $165 RSVP by: Jan 15 Location: Collingwood, ON Start your day with a relaxing soak in the […] |
2 events,
GHOST: Metal Concert (w/Passport) Date: Saturday, January 31 Time: 5pm â 2am Cost: $160 RSVP by: Jan 24 Location: Toronto, ON Get ready for a night of hauntingly theatrical rock! […] |