Catching up with Canopy - October 2025
Through this newsletter, our aim is to strengthen our connection with our community by sharing insightful stories, impactful updates and offer a peek a into the transformative work happening every day at Canopy.
Join us in our journey as we work together to empower individuals and enhance support - because together, we can make a positive difference!
Goods News Share at Canopy
CMEY Playdate Success!
We had an incredible morning at our first ever weekend CMEY Playdate back in August, welcoming children and caregivers who are currently or previously enrolled in the Caregiver Mediated Early Years (CMEY) program through Foundational Family Services.
The Autism Services Clinic came alive with:
Social skill-building and playful exploration
Outdoor fun (yes, the frisbees and plasma cars were a hit!)
Creative activities like painting and water play
Heartfelt connections between caregivers
One of our staff shared: "A couple highlights from the CMEY group were that the kiddos who came participated in ALL activities and games we brought out. Another highlight was seeing parents come together, chat, and hang out—it was such a great vibe!"
It was a beautiful celebration of the skills these little ones have been practicing—communication, collaboration, and making new friends—while giving caregivers a chance to relax, connect, and build community.
Thanks to everyone who joined us and made the morning so special!
Insights from Our Mental Health Clinician
A Good Day Starts with a Positive Morning Routine!
Some tips for creating your own morning routine include:
When you wake up, take three deep breaths to ease into your morning
Find a cozy spot with a warm blanket, and put on some calming music or a meditation. Many great playlists and meditations can be found on YouTube or the app “Insight Timer”. Bonus, it’s free!
Write out five things you are grateful for and a morning reflection or intention for your day
Finish with three more deep breaths and begin your day
A morning routine doesn’t have to take long!
Just a simple practice to help us start the day right.
Canopy Cares Corner
Northstar Industries Kids Triathlon
Thank You, Northstar Industries PTBO Kids Triathlon!
We are incredibly grateful to have been chosen as a recipient at the Northstar Industries PTBO Kids Triathlon held on August 2, 2025, at Beavermead Park in Peterborough, Ontario.
Being part of this inspiring event reminded us of the strength and kindness that exists in our community. Thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and made this day so special. Your generosity helps us continue supporting families and individuals in meaningful ways.
If you are interested in hosting an event with proceeds supporting Canopy Cares, check out further information about how to on our website.
Canopy Cares 3rd Annual Inclusivity Carnival
was an outstanding success!
What a Day at Dixon Park! 🌞🎉
With over 150 wonderful humans joining us, Dixon Park was bursting with joy, laughter, and all-around good vibes! From giggles on the grass to tasty treats and exciting activities, the spirit of connection and shared experience was alive in every corner. We hope you left with full hearts
(and maybe full bellies too)!
A massive shoutout to everyone who made this day magical — our generous sponsors, the amazing families and individuals who came out and supported the raffle, our incredible community partners who gave their time, and of course, the rockstar Canopy Staff who helped bring it all together. You’re the reason this event felt like a big warm hug from the community.
Thanks to your support, we raised over $5,000 for the Canopy Cares Support Fund — helping us ensure equitable access to opportunities that empower and uplift the individuals and families we serve. 💚
Here’s to more moments of joy, togetherness, and community magic. We can’t wait to do it again!
Final Shout Out to All our Community Support:
Sara Cee for the amazing live music 🎶
Henna Hands by Kinjal for providing the Henna & Glitter Glam Bar 👐
Mike’s Tattoos and Piercings for the Family Tattoo Pop Up 🌈
JDC Motorsports for the Touch a Race Car Experience 🏎️
Imagine Dance Studio for their uplifting performance 💃
NOGO, Alternatives, Respite Now, CPD, Heads up for Inclusion & Special Olympics for sharing the amazing work they do and bring some great activities 🏅
Doane Grant Thornton LLP for their help with setup and generous donation to the CCSF 💪
Autism Home Base for providing a welcoming, Zen Den Sensory Tent ⛺
Central Smith for the cool, sweet treats 🍨
Reptilia Whitby, Lang Pioneer Village, On Point Kitchen Catering, The First Five Club, Kawartha Gymnastics, Wild Rock Outfitters, Ritual Apothecary, Power Yoga Peterborough, MPP Dave Smith, Kawartha Dairy, Mike’s Tattoos and Baxter Creek Golf Course for the amazing donations for our Raffle Baskets 🎟️
and finally The East Peterborough Lions Club for filling everyone’s tummies with yummy BBQ for another year! 🌭
Doane Grant Thornton LLP: Canopy Pantry Donation
Thank you to the team at Doane Grant Thornton LLP right here in Peterborough for their generous donation to our Canopy Pantry Program! Not only did this wonderful team donate funds to support this program, but they also had staff volunteer at our Inclusivity Carnival!
We are so grateful to be part of a caring community and thankful for new relationships with local businesses like this to help better serve our Canopy Community!
To learn more about the Pantry Program, click the button below and how you can donate today!
We can do so much more because of you!
To learn more about how you can donate, visit our website!
Recent Events
Neurodevelopmental Summer Camp
Summer memories that last a lifetime!
Our Neurodevelopmental Summer Camp through Canopy’s FASD program was a huge success! Campers made new friends, built valuable life skills, and explored creativity through arts & crafts, pottery, vision boards, and more. From water games to zoo adventures, mindfulness to yoga—every moment was packed with joy and growth. And yes, every camper rocked a complimentary bucket hat!
BCS Summer Camp Splashdown
Sun’s up, fun’s on! Canopy's BCS program was excited to host a week of Camp that included five mornings of games, splashes, snacks, and smiles—all while building super social skills like teamwork, communication, and confidence!
Campers got to create activities, create fun group games, develop new friendships while working with supportive, skilled Canopy staff!
A safe, inclusive space to shine!
Peterborough Nogojiwanong Pride Parade 2025
🌈 What a beautiful Saturday at PTBO-NOGO Pride! 🌈
Canopy Support Services IDEA Committee was proud to march alongside our community in celebration of love, diversity, and inclusion this past Saturday, September 27th. The parade was a huge success — filled with joy, colour, and connection. We had an amazing time meeting so many wonderful folks and sharing in the spirit of Pride.
Thank you to everyone who made this weekend unforgettable. We’re already counting down the days till next year!
Upcoming Events
Haliburton Service Providers Expo
Aligning Services, Advancing Wellbeing Networking Day
Canopy is excited to be attending this event on Wednesday, October 22nd. This event is the first of it's kind and is hosted by the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team. This event is designed specifically for adult serving organizations that deliver programs and supports that people can access directly.
Upcoming Holidays & Office Closures
We wanted to inform you of our upcoming holiday closures so you can plan accordingly. Here's a look at the upcoming Canopy observed holidays:
Our offices will be closed on Monday, October 13th, 2025, in observation of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Regular operations will resume on the following business day after each holiday.
Land Acknowledgment
In recognition of and respect for Indigenous People and their territory both in the past and the present. It is with a clear and open heart, mind and body that we at Canopy Support Services acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg (ANISH-AN-AW-BE) and Chippewa (CHIP-EH-WA) Nations. We honor these communities as the original and current stewards’ and caretakers of this land and water ensuring their health for future generations while teaching us about our relations to the earth. The land we reside upon is situated within the Williams Treaty (1923) and Treaty 20 (1818). We are dedicated to honoring Indigenous history and culture and committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect with all First nation, Metis and Inuit people. We respect these communities’ strength and resiliency and together we hold space for the ones who came before us and the generations to follow us in our path to truth and reconciliation.
