Passions People & Possibilities Fair scheduled for Windsor this Saturday

Passions, People & Possibilities (PPP) Fair is this Saturday in Windsor.

The Windsor-Essex Family Network (WEFN) indicates an event they are planning was originally geared towards those with disabilities, but now the scope has expanded to anyone feeling alone and disconnected.

The first-ever Passions, People & Possibilities (PPP) Fair is this Saturday in Windsor and features not only services and vendors from Windsor, but Essex County as well. It runs April 11 from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Fogolar Furlan Club, located at 1800 North Service Road, which the WEFN says will bring together people of all ages and abilities to explore hobbies, share passions, and connect. 

Tina Szymczak, executive director of the Windsor-Essex Family Network, said there are a lot of lonely people looking for those with common interests.

“The idea is to remove barriers,” she said. “People often tell us they feel isolated, but don’t know where to go to meet others who share their interests. The PPP Fair is designed to change that.”

Hosted by Windsor-Essex Family Network, the event is supported by the Chasing Hazel Foundation, Community Living Windsor, Community Living Essex County, Family Services Windsor-Essex, Family Respite Services, and Windsor Essex Brokerage for Personal Supports. 

Szymczak said roughly 50 large, small and grassroots organizations are scheduled to be in attendance. The PPP Fair focuses on people rather than products, the network stated. There will be tables showcasing hobbies, crafts, interests, and small businesses, many with interactive activities.

The fair will also feature demonstrations, community groups sharing opportunities, and a community book fair hosted by Biblioasis, the WEFN stated.

“Belonging shouldn’t be something people have to search for,” she said. “It should exist in everyday community spaces.” 

Admission is free, with donations welcome to support Windsor-Essex Family Network.

“We’re hoping this will become yearly and we can move it around Essex County,” Szymczak added. 

Passions People & Possibilities Fair scheduled for Windsor this Saturday

By RTT Staff