Celebrations for Community Living Wallaceburg’s 60th Anniversary kicked off September 13 with a special community baseball game, held at Kinsmen Park in Wallaceburg.
Members of the community took to the field to play against the Wallaceburg Wolves, Community Living Wallaceburg’s team made up of individuals who have an intellectual or physical disability.
A crowd of fans gathered at A.A. Wright school and made their way to the baseball diamond cheering with signs and noisemakers. The loud and energetic group was escorted by a firetruck and local members of the Chatham-Kent Fire & Emergency Services.
The Wolves players were completely surprised with the arrival of the loud cheering crowd.
To add to the excitement, each player was introduced over the loud speaker as they entered the field and highlights of the game were called out during the game as well.
Members of the community team included Chatham-Kent Police Services, Chatham-Kent Fire & Emergency Services, Coun. Jeff Wesley, board members and staff.
The Wallaceburg Wolves, coached by Aaron Vandorsselaer, is a team that anyone can join regardless of their ability.
They meet once a week during the summer to enjoy a fun game of baseball, where the players take turns hitting the ball and running the bases.
“Tonight’s game was about bringing the community together to highlight one of the many programs offered to the individuals supported by the agency over the past several years,” said Lisa Caron, communications and fund development specialist, in a press release.
“Having the community gather to support the Wolves as they play is inspiring to see. One of the highlights for me was seeing the team break halfway and sing ‘Take me out to the Ballgame’ with the crowd joining in.”
60th Anniversary Celebrations continue September 29 th with the Annual General Meeting held at Baldoon Clubhouse as well as an old-fashioned Sock Hop Dance on October 29th at the UAW hall.
Tickets for the dance are on sale now at Community Living Wallaceburg.
For more information, contact Lisa Caron at 519-627-0777 ext. 2504.
– Submitted photo: Community Living Wallaceburg’s Wallaceburg Wolves baseball team takes on members of the Community in a baseball challenge.
So who won??? Not that it really matters but if the Wolves did it would be great for them!!