Adult Enrichment Center - Sault Ste Marie

💙 World Mental Health Day | October 10 💙

Today, our friends at AYEC Sault Ste. Marie join communities around the world in recognizing the importance of mental health and emotional well-being.

Everyone experiences challenges, and no one should have to face them alone. Whether it’s spending time with friends, sharing a laugh, getting outside, or simply being there to listen, small moments of connection can make a big difference. 💙

Let’s continue to support one another, celebrate our differences, break the stigma surrounding mental health, and remind everyone that you matter, your feelings matter, and it’s always okay to ask for help.

Mental health matters today and every day! 💙

💙💛 Down Syndrome Awareness Month 💛💙

Let’s celebrate abilities, challenge misconceptions, and put an end to the stigma surrounding Down syndrome!

People with Down syndrome are capable, intelligent, talented, ambitious, and full of potential. They have unique strengths, dreams, goals, and so much to contribute to their families, workplaces, schools, and communities. Like everyone else, they deserve the opportunity to learn, grow, make choices, build meaningful relationships, and pursue their dreams.

Down syndrome does not define a person. A diagnosis does not determine someone’s intelligence, capabilities, or future. What matters is recognizing each individual for who they are, celebrating their strengths, supporting their goals, and creating opportunities for them to thrive.

Let’s move beyond outdated stereotypes and assumptions. Let’s replace stigma with understanding, exclusion with inclusion, and limitations with opportunities.

This month and every month, let’s celebrate differences, embrace abilities, and recognize that everyone deserves to be valued, respected, and given the chance to reach their full potential. 💙💛

Different abilities. Endless possibilities. Equal worth. 💛

Girls Weekend at AYEC SSM! 🎃✨

Our girls had the best weekend filled with fun, laughter, creativity, and lots of tasty treats! 🍕🍦 They enjoyed a trip to Pizza Fest, explored the Halloween store, stopped for Dairy Queen, watched some spooky Halloween movies, got creative with crafts and decorating, and started their morning with a delicious banana pancake breakfast! 🥞🍌

It was a weekend full of great memories, friendship, and plenty of girl time! 💕👻🎃

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Today, we honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and the families and communities who continue to carry their stories and their impacts.

At the Adult & Youth Enrichment Center and Lonsdale Community Campus, we recognize that reconciliation is an ongoing responsibility. It calls on all of us to listen, learn, remember, and take meaningful action toward a future where every Indigenous child is safe, valued, respected, and given the opportunity to thrive.

Every child matters. Every child deserves to be protected. Every child deserves to come home. 🧡

Today, and every day, we remember. We listen. We learn. We stand committed to reconciliation.

🏒🐾 Go Hounds Go! 🐾🏒

Last weekend, our friends at AYEC Sault Ste. Marie headed out to the Soo Greyhounds Home Opener Block Party! 🎉❤️

It was a fun-filled day celebrating the start of another Greyhounds season, enjoying the community atmosphere, and showing off some Hounds pride! 🐾🙌

We love getting out, enjoying local events, and making great memories together! ❤️🏒

Go Hounds Go! 🐾

📣 WE’RE HIRING — SAULT STE. MARIE! 📣

Are you passionate about supporting individuals, families, children, youth, and communities? We’re looking for dedicated and caring individuals to join our team at our Sault Ste. Marie location! 💙

📍 390 McNabb Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

We are currently hiring for:

• Mental Health and Addictions Worker
• Social Service Workers
• Child and Youth Worker
• Early Childhood Educator
• Psychotherapist
• Behavioural Therapist
• Indigenous Social Service Worker
• Indigenous Wellness Specialist
• Personal Support Worker (PSW)
• Program and Community Support Workers

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others and want to be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you! 💙

📩 Submit your resume to:

[email protected]

✨ Come join our team and make a difference in our community!

HAPPENING RIGHT NOW! 🥅 🏒

🎉🏒 COME SEE US THIS FRIDAY! 🏒🎉

The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds are kicking off another exciting season, and AYEC Sault Ste. Marie is excited to be part of the celebration! ❤️🖤

Join us for the Home Opener Block Party on Friday, September 18th from 5–7 p.m. on Queen Street, between Bruce Street and Dennis Street!

🎶 Live music
🏒 Hockey trivia & shootout competitions
🎁 Hounds merchandise giveaways
🍔 Food
🎈 Family-friendly activities
🧗 30-ft suspended rope obstacle course
🎪 Inflatables & more!

And, of course… come find the Adult & Youth Enrichment Center (AYEC) Sault Ste. Marie! 💙💚🧡

We’ll have a table set up at the block party, and we’d love to chat with you! Come say hello, learn more about AYEC, and celebrate the start of another Greyhounds season with us! 🏒🐾

Bring your family, bring your friends, show your Hounds pride, and enjoy an evening full of community, fun and hockey spirit! ❤️🖤

📍 Queen Street — Bruce St. to Dennis St.
📅 Friday, September 18th
⏰ 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Come see us & celebrate the Soo Greyhounds! 🏒❤️🖤