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Some New Programs
Summer 2024 is upon us -- as are new summer programs at CHIRS. We have some new programs (Mall Hop, Lakeside Social, and Thursday Special...
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Aug 6, 20241 min read


Update on the Head Office Basement
The last time we chatted, the CHIRS basement was undergoing a "makeover " due to flooding and team ADS had moved many a program over to...
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Aug 6, 20241 min read


Going With the Flow...
As you all know, the basement at CHIRS head office was hit by a flood in early April. This meant that we would not be able to use the...
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May 6, 20241 min read


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May 6, 20240 min read


Simon Rates Movies
Simon A. is back and this time he has reviewed some recent movies for us. Enjoy Simon's reviews and maybe he will inspire you to catch...
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May 6, 20242 min read


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Mar 27, 20240 min read


A Vibey Afternoon in the Club
Thanks to the hard work and organization of the CHIRS Diversity Committee, the club space was transformed into a cool and musical...
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Mar 27, 20241 min read


Stipple Stipple
For the past few weeks, the guys over at Aldebrain have been making art using only.... cotton swabs! They find this tool easy to use and...
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Mar 27, 20241 min read


Outings with Simon
Simon A. loves to explore his beloved city of Toronto. He has visited museums, sports games, and even an immersive experience! He has...
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Mar 27, 20244 min read


Lorraine and The Mix
Client Lorraine M has been a long-time volunteer at The Mix and loves to share her experiences with us all. She heard about this fun...
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Jan 12, 20241 min read


An Afternoon of Fall Baking
As the wind starts getting cooler and the leaves start to change their colors, what is better than some freshly baked cookies that you...
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Jan 12, 20241 min read


The Decoration Committee
On October 16th, 2023, the Decoration Committee (a new afternoon program at CHIRS) had their first meeting. We got together in the CHIRS...
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Jan 12, 20241 min read


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Oct 31, 20230 min read


Thank You Audrey
Dear Audrey, The Rooftop Garden and Greenhouse teams wish to thank you for your leadership these past 3 years. Through every step of the...
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Oct 31, 20231 min read


Toastmasters is now called Speakers Corner!
A hybrid Toastmasters is back, now called Speakers Corner! It's a good program for clients who want to practice their speech,...
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Oct 31, 20231 min read


Picnic 2023
Saturday, September 9th, 2023, marked the return of the CHIRS Client and Family picnic! Welcomed back after a 3-year COVID-imposed...
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Sep 29, 20232 min read


"Understanding Wellness" Event at CHIRS
In the final weeks of August, the ADS students hosted a series of events to learn about and promote personal well-being. Staff and...
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Sep 29, 20232 min read


The Evolution of Hootenanny - From the Point of View of a Student
During the start of my co-op placement at CHIRS, Hootenanny was one of the first programs that I helped with. I didn’t know exactly what...
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Sep 29, 20231 min read


CHIRS Picnic is back!
Please RSVP to RowenB@chirs.com
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Aug 23, 20231 min read


Paint Nite: CHIRS Edition
The first special event of July was Paint Nite at Head Office and it was a hit! CHIRS members eagerly came together to paint a sunset...
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Aug 23, 20231 min read
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