United Way Campaign
Posted by Tammy VanderWier
Team Mainstream was proud to present a cheque of $1200 towards the United Way Campaign of 2009. Participants
were excited to create crafts, bake up cookies and make Christmas cards to be sold at the 2nd Annual
Christmas Craft/Bake Sale. But they were amazed by the amount of money that was raised from the sale and
given to United Way. Everyone is looking forward to putting on a Sale again next year!! Way to go TEAM
Mainstream!
Mainstream's Snow Removal Program
Posted by Kris Akilie
In partnership with the City of St.Catharines Transit Commission Mainstream has launched its snow removal
program for the 2009-2010 winter season. The program will provide employment opportunities for five
individuals while removing snow from 70 bus stops located throughout the City of St.Catharines.
Mainstream 2nd Annual Christmas Tea
Posted by Kris Akilie
Mainstream's second annual Christmas Tea, Craft, and Bake Sale will take place on Thursday, November 26th.
Click the thumbnail to the right for a printable flyer. We hope to see you there!
What a Waste, On Tour Now
Posted by Kris Akilie
Mainstream’s “Graffiti…What a Waste” production has started its fall school tour. The production
will perform to 27 DSBN and NCDSB elementary schools within the Niagara Region from November
until May 2010.
What a Waste Premiere - June 11
Posted by Kris Akilie
Mainstream's educational drama, What a Waste, premiered on June 11. The play was a great
success, and with more rehearsals scheduled before the tour this falls and winter, it
will only get better.
This educational drama for school children will take a proactive approach and promote positive
personal growth in an effort to eradicate graffiti in our community. Mainstream's Graffiti
Eradication and Educational programs will help to enhance the community by creating a healthier
and more vibrant place for its members.Both programs will create opportunities for people with
a disability to assist them in reaching their full potential through community integration.
The production will be touring in the fall of 2009. Please call Kris at 905-934-3924
x 30 to book your school's performance. Please note that at the time of booking, teacher lesson
plans will be made available.
For more information, please click here.
4th Annual Charity Golf Classic
Posted by Kris Akilie
Mainstream is in full swing for this year’s 4th Annual Charity Golf Classic. Please be sure
to mark Friday September 11, 2009 on your calendar, and click the thumbnail to the right
to view the brochure.This year’s event is once again being
held at Rolling Meadow’s Golf and Country Club in Niagara Falls. Both seasoned and less
experienced golfers will enjoy a fun-filled day of golfing, give-a-ways, great food and a
silent auction.
We are excited to announce that this year’s golf classic is in partnership with Gateway
Residential and Community Support Services of Niagara, a registered charitable organization
that provides housing and support services to individuals who suffer with severe mental
illness. All funds raised from this year’s event will go directly towards our joint capital
campaign to construct and furnish a nine unit apartment building. This project will
provide safe, affordable housing and support services for five individuals with a dual
diagnosis and four people with severe mental illness.
Graffiti Removal Program Gains Support
Posted by Kris Akilie
Cogeco Cable has presented Mainstream with a $5,000 cheque for graffiti removal on their street
furninshings throughout the City of St.Catharines. The graffiti removal team has been active
three days a week, removing graffiti from Canada Post and Cogeco Cable metal furnishings
throughout the city. More information on Mainstream's graffiti initiative can be found
here.
Spring Fling and Volunteer Awards 2009
Posted by Administrator
Mainstreams annual spring dance “Spring Fling 2009” took place Thursday April
9th 2009. Mainstream participants were treated to a wonderful dinner before the dance thanks to
the hard work of the Resource Centre Team. Mainstream also had an awards ceremony to recognize
all the participants involved in volunteer placements through the Resource Centre. Mainstream
would like to give big congratulations out to: Liz Dickson, Jay Bakker, Kari Ward,
Geraldine Latter, Corrine Green, Craig Copping, Ellie Boccia, Stuart Walsh, Nancy Kachan, Malcolm
McPhee, Terry Basterache, Arlene Cimprich, Steve Chudobiak, Maurizio Dintino, Allan Mathews and
John Storm. These folks also received their very own individual plaques to highlight
their accomplishment as volunteers. The music at the dance was once again provided by our own
Dan Kozar and his very talented friend Dave Horton. They put on a great show that had the
participants moving and grooving all night long; a big thanks to the dynamic duo. A great time
was had by staff and participants alike as they celebrated the arrival of spring!
Thanksgiving Dinner/Dance
Posted by Administrator
The Thanksgiving dinner/dance was a great success at the Resource Centre as there were 80
participants that attended the event. The participants had a fantastic traditional meal of
Turkey, stuffing, veggies and mashed potatoes. The dinner was provided thanks to the hard
work of Claire Cunningham and all the staff that pitched in to help with the cooking,
serving and clean up afterwards of the dinner. Dan Kozar and Dave Horton once again did a
great job of providing the live entertainment in our country and western theme dance that
rocked on until 9 pm in the evening. There was also a photo area in the back room in which
participants could have there photos taken in full western theme costume.