ALSO - Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario

11/08/2026

Happ Diwali

Today we recognize and celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, one of the most important holidays for many Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist communities around the world.

Diwali is a time for family, reflection, gratitude, and celebration. The lighting of lamps and candles symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, hope over despair, and good over evil.

As communities come together to celebrate, let us also embrace the spirit of Diwali by sharing kindness, compassion, and positivity with those around us.

Here at ALSO we are wishing all who celebrate a Diwali filled with joy, peace, prosperity, and cherished moments with loved ones.

For anyone interested in learning more about Diwali National Geographic has an article with wonderful information and insight.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/diwali-history-customs-indian-festival-of-lights

11/06/2026

Along with over 30 vendors, our Holiday Market will have a very special guest this year...SANTA!!!!!!!
Santa will be on site to take free pictures and to hear Christmas requests!
He will also be bringing his magical mailbox to collect letters so that he can read them at the North Pole. Everyone who submits a letter will receive a letter back from Santa. If you're helping with letters, please remind them to include their return address on them so they don't get mixed up for Santa!

11/06/2026

The clinic will take place on Saturday, November 14th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at weCHC East Windsor, located at 2885 Lauzon Parkway, Windsor.
This event is open to everyone and will offer a variety of free health services, including:
Flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccinations
Cervical cancer screening
Type 1 diabetes screening
Opportunities to connect with and register with a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner
We will also be offering free Cozy Kits to the first 50 attendees, along with snacks and refreshments!
Community members can call 519-962-2284 ext. 328 to schedule an appointment.

11/05/2026

Take the time to review and share your feedback with the City of Windsor.

Facility Accessibility Design Standard
Project Description
The 2026 Facility Accessibility Design Standard (FADS) initiative aimed to modernize the existing 2005 FADS, originally adopted from the City of London Standard, considered one of Ontario's best practices, and implemented in many other municipalities across the province. This has been a multi-year initiative involving multiple departments with responsibility for the built environment, and the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee (WAAC).

A Facility Accessibility Design Standard provides architectural and engineering specifications for both the interior and exterior environment that include everything from recreational trails to washrooms, police stations, and arenas. These are comprehensive specifications designed primarily by and for architects, engineers, and city planners. Mandated by council, these are mandatory standards that apply to all city-owned facilities and properties. They do not include commercial or residential properties or structures.

The updated standard reflects and incorporates changes to the Ontario Building Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) where applicable.

Project Status — Public Consultation
As of November 2026, the 2026 Facility Accessibility Design Standard is now available for public comment and feedback. This standard is not yet published for use and must receive council approval before it is officially adopted.

Download
2026 Facility Accessibility Design Standard:https://citywindsor.ca/documents/city-hall/accessibility/2026%20Facility%20Accessibility%20Design%20Standard.pdf

Provide Feedback
We would like to hear your thoughts or concerns with respect to the new standard before it is submitted to Council for approval in early 2027. You may share your feedback with us at [email protected] by email.

The deadline for feedback is December 15, 2026.

Creating accessible spaces helps make Windsor a community where everyone can participate. The City of Windsor is seeking feedback on the 2026 Facility Accessibility Design Standard, which helps guide the accessible design of City facilities and spaces.

Learn more about the standard and what it means for our community at https://citywindsor.ca/city-hall/accessibility/facility-accessibility-design-standard, and share your feedback by emailing [email protected] by December 15, 2026.

10/27/2026

10/26/2026

Word on the street is that the construction is finally over!!!! This means that ALSO vendor markets are making a comeback!

If you are interested in being a vendor, please register!
$25 + a donation to the door prize per table!

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/NAKeADtQd1

10/23/2026

Our lovely Day Program staff brought the Spa experience to one of our Supportive Housing homes for a relaxing afternoon. They also brought one of our talented managers to perform the violin for them 🎻

10/21/2026

Over the past four weeks, we here at ALSO have been collecting survey responses from Windsor-Essex municipal election candidates. Mayoral, Deputy Mayor, and Councillor candidates from Windsor, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Essex, Lakeshore, Leamington, and Amherstburg were invited to participate in an accessibility survey and share their positions on key accessibility issues facing our community.
We received 70 responses from the 185 candidates across Windsor-Essex.

We encourage you to review the responses to better understand how those seeking to lead our communities view accessibility. Even if you only review the candidates appearing on your ballot, the information can help inform your understanding of local accessibility priorities.
As you review the responses, we also encourage you to note which candidates chose not to participate, as no response is also meaningful. Please note that the submitted responses have not been edited or altered and are presented as they were received.

We also encourage you to share this information. If anyone requires assistance reviewing the results or would like information specific to their municipality or ward, please do not hesitate to contact the ALSO Engagement Team ([email protected]).

Windsor:
https://alsoswo.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ALSOExternalSharing/IQC0WwDYfFEZR7lw1ocAWDAsAb41ZtpoD4B7uK6qEW2UIzA?e=OY245h

Amherstburg:
https://alsoswo.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ALSOExternalSharing/IQCQo_FpHHaPR6sRbGjX0sF2AYhn3jHqWNsHyxRgVT7wWAc?e=ccYPIh

Essex:
https://alsoswo.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ALSOExternalSharing/IQAj3sZC0qoeTJ9oiWv5f-3NAZLno3HQW0Z_Imur1660uF8?e=QVs5tB

Kingsville:
https://alsoswo.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ALSOExternalSharing/IQDjmt5DE_beTZFznbC0s39DAWAqRk00yYAvVP8zMqzfieI?e=EA3Tnf

Lakeshore:
https://alsoswo.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ALSOExternalSharing/IQAgzIrskDLcR5eiifGkWmCdAQAOhyn-_BcMiiMvaLOBBd8?e=JGG28s

LaSalle:
https://alsoswo.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ALSOExternalSharing/IQCeJaTS7EdwS6MQTGaAzr0yAQChfFgmzlY1yg_-kac78O8?e=k7wV6R

Leamington:
https://alsoswo.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ALSOExternalSharing/IQCPt8vjlR3VQqCBBcKiuAFQAS2aIhDy1MKZzb5ZFuJXuQc?e=I41rEj

Tecumseh:
https://alsoswo.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ALSOExternalSharing/IQAwd74U-dCsRJyuGii10garAVzPzTRAn4MRRk055cKRgjM?e=dXNRpR

10/21/2026

Cozy fall moments making our clients famous chicken noodle soup & to make it even sweeter, she brought in some pumpkin cookies for everyone. 🎃 They also enjoyed more lovely and creative Halloween crafts 👻 🐈