What’s New Leaf Link (NeLL) been up to in 2018?

Nov 14, 2018

New Leaf Link is a grassroots organization that serves developmentally disabled adults in South Frontenac. NeLL champions the interests and abilities of participants in Arts, Healthy Living, and Community Participation. NeLL is a friendship project whose mission is to recognize, extend, and support participants’ special interests in an environment that fosters long-term relationships. NeLL is incredibly grateful to operate from the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from September to June.

2018 has been an exciting year for our small organization. On September 22, New Leaf Link received the County of Frontenac's 2018 Access Award, presented at the annual Warden's Reception in North Frontenac.

This spring we began training with Sensei Marty Tucker from the Academy of Martial Arts in Sydenham.

In June, Artists Nicholas Steiner Bell & Keifer Blight displayed their work at the Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning in The City of Kingston as part of the Artistic Futures program. This program is facilitated by Gabriel Deerman of Salmon River Studios in Lennox and Addington County in partnership with New Leaf Link.

In August and September, NeLL members were grateful recipients of cheque presentations from a private donor and Norwex Canada Foundation. Two community fundraisers for the New Leaf Link program were held at Trousdale’s Foodland in Sydenham and Verona Foodland in May and September. Our participants will benefit so much from the generosity of our community!

What amazing support we received for the New Leaf Link end of year Open House on June 7! So many people turned out!

Our Christmas Open House/Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, December 6 from 11 – 2 at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. A goodwill offering in support of New Leaf Link would be gratefully appreciated. All members of the community are welcome to view our play presentation, refreshments, games, raffle and activities.