 Newsletter October 2026 Re-visiting September!Alumni are on the move 📦 Congratulations to Our Newest Alumni! We are thrilled to celebrate a wonderful milestone this month as we congratulate three of our residents including our first-ever female resident who successfully transitioned into their own housing and joined the Ryandale alumni during the month of September!
Little Cat Conservation Area         We couldn’t have asked for a better day for our recent trip to Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. The weather was bright and warm, making it the perfect setting to step away from our screens and enjoy the outdoors together. During our visit, we practiced Shinrin-yoku (森林浴), the Japanese art of forest bathing. Rather than rushing through a long hike, forest bathing is about slowing down, engaging your senses, and simply being present among the trees. Listening to the breeze, taking in the earthy scents, and absorbing the calm of the woods. To wrap up a peaceful morning, we gathered just off the trail to share a fresh, natural tea together before heading home refreshed and grounded. 2 beautiful days at the Indigenous food sovereignty garden  We couldn’t stay away from one of our favorite spots this September, we actually made the trip twice! On our first visit, we spent the day crafting handmade signs for the garden. The second time around, we got creative building birdhouses and enjoyed an amazing lunch prepared fresh from the land. It was a wonderful month of creating, connecting, and enjoying the outdoors together! Thank-You United Way!This month, as the United Way announces their campaign goal for the year ahead, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for everything they do and provide for Ryandale. Click here to watch our Thank-You video!   First Aid Training!This month, Ryandale staff and residents had the opportunity to train side-by-side in Intermediate First Aid, equipping a new group of people in our local community with essential, life-saving emergency skills. A big thank you to Our Livable Solutions for providing the training, and to Push 4 Life First Aid and the Canadian Red Cross for delivering such valuable hands-on instruction! Shop our Amazon Wishlist✨️ Every fresh start needs a solid foundation. As Ryandale expands, we’re stocking our new spaces with essential household supplies so residents can focus on what really matters: healing, rebuilding, and looking toward the future. You can play a direct role in someone's fresh start! Browse our Amazon Wishlist to send everyday essentials straight to our doors and help your neighbours write their next chapter. 🗝️✨ WE Need YOU!New volunteer opportunities are arising at Ryandale...  Help others get connected to Ryandale!Follow us on Social Media! |
