Golf for a Good Cause!

On June 20, 2016, the DDRC and the Earl Grey Golf Club will host the 36th annual Vipond Charity Golf Classic. Since 1981, this tournament has raised more than two million dollars in support of the DDRC.

Vipond Golf 2015The format of the Vipond Classic is a play-your-own-ball, best 3 of 4 Stableford points tournament. Along with an exciting day of golf at the beautiful Earl Grey course, participants receive a player gift and the chance to win great prizes. Lunch and dinner will both be provided.

The winning team will have the opportunity to represent Earl Grey at the Western Vipond Finals on August 12 to 14, 2016, at the Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club in Vancouver, B.C.

The entry fee is $300 per person, or $1,100 for a team of four. The deadline to register is June 1, 2016.

Registration forms are available at www.ddrc.ca/vipond, or you can contact us by email at vipond@ddrc.ca to learn more about the Vipond Earl Grey Charity Golf Classic.

We hope to see you on the course this year!

Inclusion Award Nominations are OPEN!

It’s that time of year again! Nominations are officially open for the 2016 Inclusion Awards!

2015Inclusion_0016Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond in supporting or advocating for community inclusion? Recognize them with an Inclusion Award nomination! Established in 1996, the Inclusion Awards (formerly the Awards of Distinction) celebrate the contributions of individuals, organizations and businesses that go above and beyond in promoting the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in the community in real and meaningful ways. The Awards continue to grow in size and prestige every year. Our 20th Inclusion Awards at the Glenmore Inn saw almost 400 guests come together to celebrate inclusive communities.

Interested in nominating someone? Visit our website for more information.

You’re Invited to our Holiday Open House!

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the lane snow is glistening.
A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight, walking in a winter wonderland!

Although there are technically still 41 days left of autumn, it has begun to feel very winter-y in our lovely city already. The chilly weather and November snowfalls may make some of you want to curl up under a blanket until June, but we’re here to offer you an alternative: come celebrate the season at our Winter Wonderland themed Holiday Open House!

As in previous years, this is a free event, and open to everyone. For our event regulars, it’s a great opportunity to get together and enjoy some light refreshments. For newcomers, this can be an opportunity to learn more about our agency, and meet some of our clients and employees. And regardless of whether this is your first Holiday Open House or your tenth, you don’t want to miss out on our snowman competition or visit from Santa Claus!

Date: Thursday, December 3
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: DDRC Gym, 4646 Sarcee Road SW
Cost: Free!

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