You’re invited to attend the

Graduation

of youth participants

(Team “Circle of Servers")

in the 2010 Experience This! program

Thursday June 3^rd, 2010

Doors open at 6:00 pm

Ceremony starts 6:30 pm

At the 519 Community Centre, 2^nd floor auditorium

519 Church Street

(just north of Wellesley St.)

Also featuring Keynote Speaker:

Paul Rosen, Gold Medalist     www.paulrosen.ca

2006 Torino Paralympic Games

Hear his message about determination, overcoming adversity, and achievement.

Light refreshments to follow ceremony

Come support the achievements of youth and celebrate learning, growth,

meeting challenges, and making contributions.

RSVP by Friday, May 28^th to Elaine Munro (416) 933-2950

or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

"I know each of us is capable of accomplishing our dreams."

"When I first came to the program I was hoping it would help me get my life back into focus by giving me structure.  I made a lot of bad choices in the past with school and I was unable to graduate. I was hoping this program would help me to stay on track and keep me busy while I figured out what I was going to do in the future with my schooling, such as applying for school and getting references. I was able to access relevant information about school, like how to apply for OSAP. 

“I learned budgeting skills and many different life skills which I can apply to my daily life. This program has given me the opportunity to do the things I needed in order for me to plan for my future. 

“Helping out in the community has been a really beneficial experience for all of us. We learned organizational skills, customer service skills and many other things from the staff and the
members of the places that we got to work at. It has also given us work experiences and added to our network of contacts and references, while opening our eyes to some things that are happening in our communities.

“We started the program not knowing each other well and we are leaving with fond memories of the time we spent together—challenging ourselves and having fun. Even when we felt like quitting because we accumulated a lot of points or because of other things that were happening in our personal lives we stayed focused and dedicated to finishing the  program. 

“We all have unique personalities that have helped us and the team to succeed. Each of us brought something different to the group. Some members of the group brought humour and some had amazing talents, for example dancing or writing. Whenever someone needed help there was always someone willing to help out. We encouraged each other to be on time and work through challenges.

“I have made some amazing friends here at Serve!. I learned something from each of you which I will apply to situations as they evolve daily. I know that each one of us is capable of
accomplishing our dream. I wish you all great success in your future endeavours. To the staff a heartfelt thank you. We could not have gotten this far without you.”

Nadia, Experience This!
Valedictorian Speech 2009