Traverse Independence

12/19/2025

Yesterday we hosted another annual Client Holiday Party at The Opportunity Centre!

We were thrilled to welcome 61 amazing clients for a festive celebration filled with great food, excellent company and connection.

A huge thank you to our incredible staff for making these events possible and to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region for their ongoing support. We couldn’t do it without you!

12/17/2025

There are so many in need, especially during this time of year.
Our Head Office team came together to collect and donate essential items for those in need.❤️‍🩹

We will be delivering these crucial supplies to Sanguen Health Centre in Kitchener-Waterloo and Stepping Stone in Guelph/Wellington.

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed or plans to - your generosity truly makes a difference!

If you’re able, please consider donating to these amazing organizations or others in your community. Every little bit helps and makes a real difference!🙏

12/15/2025

This past Saturday, Tagge St. hosted our annual Client & Family Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at the Opportunity Centre!

It was an amazing day filled with laughter, festive sweaters, and holiday cheer. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the celebration so special.❤️

12/12/2025

🎄 Elves & Gnomes on the Loose! 🎄
Some of our sites have been taken over by mischievous holiday helpers!

✨ At the Opportunity Centre, Stevie the Elf has been up to no good - vandalizing a picture of our Service Coordinator, Brittany! Another day, they switched gears and whipped up a delicious dessert for our clients. And just when we thought it couldn’t get any sillier…they were spotted tied to the ceiling fan!

🎅 Meanwhile, at Head Office, we’ve got a Gnome on the Roam, who mysteriously keeps popping up in different people’s offices.

We're having so much festive fun and excited to see what surprises they have to come! 🧝‍♂️🎁

12/11/2025

✨ The holiday season is here - a time for joy, connection, and yes, even progress on your stroke recovery journey! ✨

Between the festivities, sprinkle in moments to focus on yourself:
🎄 Deck the halls while practicing hand and arm movements. Hanging ornaments or wrapping gifts can double as motor skill retraining.

🍪 Bake with love - measuring, mixing, and decorating cookies are wonderful ways to improve coordination (and enjoy tasty rewards!).
🎶 Rock around the tree by adding some dancing or gentle stretching to your favorite holiday tunes.

The holidays are for celebration, but they’re also a chance to weave a little recovery magic into your daily joy. Make it festive, make it fun! Every little step forward counts and this season is the perfect time to celebrate all you’ve accomplished so far.

You’ve got this! 🎁✨

12/09/2025

😷Mask Fit Testing

At Traverse, safety is our top priority. For employees who wear tight-fitting respirators, mask fit testing is essential to ensure proper protection against airborne hazards. A respirator that doesn’t fit correctly can allow harmful particles to bypass the seal, putting the wearer at risk.

What is Mask Fit Testing?
It verifies that a respirator forms a secure seal on the wearer’s face. This process checks for leaks and confirms that the mask provides the intended level of protection. There are two main types of testing:
• Qualitative: Uses taste or smell indicators to detect leaks.
• Quantitative: Uses specialized equipment to measure leakage precisely.

Why Do We Conduct It?
• Compliance: It’s required by occupational health and safety regulations.
• Protection: Ensures employees are safeguarded against dust, chemicals, and other airborne hazards.
• Confidence: Gives our team peace of mind knowing their equipment works as intended.

Regular fit testing is not just a rule, it’s a commitment to your health and safety.

12/08/2025

Today in our mindfulness program, our clients had a wonderful time using cookie decorating kits that were generously donated by Return of the Dragon : Martial Arts

We are so grateful for this thoughtful contribution - our clients absolutely loved them, and brought so much joy. Thank you for helping make today extra special and sweet! 🍪

12/08/2025

✅Exciting News!

Traverse Independence is now on Instagram! 🎉
Follow us for updates, stories, and a closer look at how we empower independence every day. ❤️

https://www.instagram.com/traverse_independence/

12/05/2025

Happy International Volunteer Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible power of volunteering and the positive impact it has on communities everywhere. Volunteers are the heart of change, and we are proud to say that our Board Members are volunteers too!

Their dedication, time, and expertise help drive our mission forward every single day. Thank you to our board and all volunteers who make a difference - you inspire us all!

12/04/2025

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming 3 amazing team members from Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region to our Day Program at The Opportunity Centre.

They jumped right in to assist our participants with festive holiday crafts🎄 and joined in the fun as we sang along to cheerful holiday tunes. 🎶

We’re so grateful for their support and for the opportunity to strengthen connections within our community.

Thank you for making the day extra special!❤️

12/03/2025

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Health Care Connect helps people in KW4 find a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Call 1-888-579-6707 or email HealthCareConnect@ontariohealthathome.ca