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

Be a change maker – a rewarding career with Community Living Huntsville

Jo Anne Roxborough was ready for a new career filled with purpose. “After a full life as a travel agent, and that coming to an end just due to the market, I was looking for a new career, one that would pay for a decent lifestyle,” says Roxborough. She contacted a second-career program to help […]

Media Release: Community Living Huntsville spotlights disability inclusion as the future of work for NDEAM 2022

NORTH MUSKOKA – It’s time to shine a light on disability inclusion as the future of work, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). “It’s essential for employers to create and grow inclusive workplaces because, in today’s environment, all businesses are struggling with staffing,” says Diane Lupton, Manager, Community Supports, for Community Living Huntsville. “We […]

Friends, fun, and flying marshmallows at first Golf Fore Inclusion tournament in Huntsville

Friendly laughter, encouraging cheers, and only occasionally some lighthearted groans filled the air at a Muskoka golf course in September. Community Living Huntsville hosted its first Golf Fore Inclusion all-abilities golf tournament at Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course on September 14, 2022. The sold-out event saw 67 golfers – both with and without disabilities – register […]

Media Release: Get inspired at Community Living Huntsville’s 2022 Autumn Brunch

NORTH MUSKOKA – Come clink a glass over inspiring conversations worth having at Community Living Huntsville’s 2022 Autumn Brunch in October. Community Living Huntsville hosts its signature Autumn Brunch fundraiser at Grandview Golf Club, 245 Grandview Drive North, Huntsville, on Sunday, October 2, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event features a mimosa mingle, […]

Huntsville man moves out on his own with Community Living support

Coulter White made a serious life decision in 2021. Earlier that year Coulter, a Huntsville community member, decided to move out on his own for the first time. His family was moving out of town, and so Coulter had to choose. He chose to stay in Huntsville. It was not a decision he nor his […]

Families enjoy ‘Fun-tastic Day’ for wellness with Community Living Huntsville

It was a day of fun, new experiences with purpose for families in North Muskoka. “We had a wonderful day!” said one mom. “We had a great time. Thank you for inviting us.” Community Living Huntsville’s Children and Youth Services team, in partnership with More Than Just Art co-owners Diane and Gord Finlayson, yoga instructor […]

Media Release: Golf Fore Inclusion tournament readies to tee off for community in Huntsville

NORTH MUSKOKA – Join in a new all-abilities golf tournament that is shaping up to be a hole in one. “Golf Fore Inclusion, our first all-abilities golf tournament, is a safe and welcoming event for anyone who wants to give it a shot, even if they feel their golf game may not be up to […]

Make it yours – a meaningful career with Community Living Huntsville

Heidi Collings decided to launch into a new career in Developmental Services with Community Living Huntsville in 2021. “I felt it was an opportunity to use all my skills,” says Collings, whose background is in therapeutic recreation. “It has been a really positive experience for me.” As a Direct Support Professional with the not-for-profit organization’s […]

‘Tom & Winnie’ supporters revisit past to create stronger future in North Muskoka

The mystery may never be solved, but one thing is for sure – an enduring fascination with Canadian icon Tom Thomson has made a difference for people in North Muskoka. “Words cannot express how grateful we are that Roy MacGregor gave his time to share his love of Huntsville, and the wealth of knowledge he […]

Community Living Huntsville supports Salvation Army’s Healthy Lunch Box Program

Our team at Community Living Huntsville is proud to support The Salvation Army Huntsville’s new Healthy Lunch Box Program! If your child is in need of a lunch kit for the new school year, or your family struggles to find affordable, healthy, school-approved items or ideas for school lunches, this program aims to help. The […]