alison.brownlee@clhuntsville.ca, Author at Community Living Huntsville

Festive Brunch Raises $40K and Disability Awareness

Thank goodness for community spirit – and backup generators. “A couple of weeks ago I said in a video on social media that last-minute tickets sales were an event planner’s worst nightmare,” Jennifer Jerrett, Community Engagement Specialist for Community Living Huntsville, told the audience at our 2024 Festive Brunch presented by Tall Trees Muskoka on […]

Calling all talents! Register for Huntsville’s Got Talent 2025

Update – This story has been updated to extend the contestant registration deadline from January 3 to January 10, the judges’ announcement of finalists and wildcard contestants from January 6 to January 13, and public voting for wildcard contestants from January 6 through 13 to January 13 through 16. Huntsville, Ontario – Are you ready […]

Media Release – Gourmet buffet awaits at Community Living Huntsville 2024 Festive Brunch

North Muskoka – Start your day with a gourmet buffet, inspiring conversations worth having, and the chance to transform lives. Community Living Huntsville’s 2024 Festive Brunch presented by Tall Trees Muskoka happens at the Active Living Centre in Huntsville on Sunday, December 1. Tickets are available online at bit.ly/FestiveBrunch2024 for $65 each or $520 for […]

Heart of a Home: Kitchen Renovation Embraces Dignity and Inclusion

Margaret smiled as she led the way into her newly renovated kitchen. A kitchen renovation at the Community Living Huntsville Supported Group Living home had been discussed for years. Typical household wear and tear had taken its toll since the home was built in 1988-89, and while staff members had tried to fix and refresh […]

Huntsville Cheers as Caroline’s Cart Rolls into Local Business

A Huntsville business’s new shopping cart sparked swift and passionate reaction on social media. “Thank you, thank you, thank you!” said Leslie Aubin. “It will be so much easier to take my son shopping with my now.” “Oh, my goodness. Thank you for this. This has been a concern for me as my son gets […]

Community on the Course: Golf Fore Inclusion 2024 raises $13K in Huntsville

When is golf about more than golf? Golfers with and without disabilities teed off for our sold out 2024 Golf Fore Inclusion nine-hole tournament at Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course on September 26. Sure, there were prizes on the line but, as sunshine peeked through the clouds and laughter and cheers rippled across the greens, fun […]

Media Release: Canadian actor Madison Tevlin to headline Community Living Huntsville’s 2024 Festive Brunch

North Muskoka – Community Living Huntsville invites you to share in an inspiring conversation worth having with an international disability-inclusion icon. Madison Tevlin, a renowned Canadian content creator, model and actor and internationally famed accessibility and inclusion advocate, will headline the not-for-profit organization’s Festive Brunch presented by Tall Trees at the Active Living Centre, 7 […]

Community Living Huntsville issues call to action on food insecurity

North Muskoka – Food insecurity is a crisis in our community that demands immediate action. The cost of living continues to skyrocket and many of our neighbours, especially those with disabilities who rely on social assistance, are struggling to afford basic needs – like food. “Food insecurity not only undermines a person’s health and well-being […]

Tee off for fun, prizes, and a chance at $10,000: Register now for Golf Fore Inclusion 2024

NORTH MUSKOKA – Join Community Living Huntsville for an un-fore-gettable experience –and a chance at $10,000 – by registering now for Golf Fore Inclusion 2024. The not-for-profit organization hosts the fun, nine-hole, all-abilities tournament at Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course on Thursday, September 26, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM. Early Bird registration is $110 per golfer […]

‘Can’t imagine Huntsville without you’: Flag flies at Town Hall for Community Living Month 2024

North Muskoka – A flag celebrating real community inclusion of people with developmental disabilities and their families was proudly hoisted at Huntsville Town Hall in May 2024. “Community Living Month is a celebration,” Suzanne Willett, our Executive Director, told the crowd of roughly 30 people gathered in Huntsville Civic Square on May 6. “It is […]