This month's Extra Mile Spotlight recognizes Candace Salverda, volunteer Chair of Arcane Horizon's Board of Directors, whose longstanding commitment, leadership, and dedication have helped shape our organization's continued growth. As we prepare for our Annual General Meeting, we celebrate Candace's contributions, her commitment to positive change, and the countless hours she volunteers to help build a stronger future for the people we support.

This month's Hearts & Hands Spotlight celebrates Jacobus van Houdt and Heart & Hue, an inspiring community initiative that brings together local artists, charitable organizations, and art lovers to make a difference through creativity. As Arcane Horizon prepares for its November 7 charity art gala, we recognize Jacobus's extraordinary commitment as a former Board member, working nurse, and artist whose generosity continues to strengthen our community.

Welcome to the November edition of Boardroom Beat! As we approach our Annual General Meeting later this month, we look forward to reflecting on another year of growth, achievements, and meaningful connections at Arcane Horizon. It is an opportunity to celebrate the dedication of our staff, the strength of our community, and the individuals who inspire our work every day. On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for being part of our journey as we look toward an exciting 2027.

This month, our Extra Mile Spotlight celebrates Olga Ogunruku and her recent recognition with an ADSPM Award of Distinction. Olga was nominated for her exceptional dedication, compassion, commitment to inclusion and the meaningful difference she continues to make in the lives of the people she supports. Her story is a wonderful example of what can happen when direct support is rooted in encouragement, creativity and a genuine belief in the abilities of others.

For more than a decade, the Alliance of Direct Support Professionals of Manitoba has worked to elevate the people whose daily work makes inclusion, independence and community life possible for Manitobans with disabilities. Following another successful Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, we are proud to turn our Heart and Hands spotlight toward ADSPM and the people working to strengthen the direct support profession across our province.

October brings cooler days, colourful leaves and the first signs that winter is not far behind. Candace Salverda and the Arcane Horizon Board of Directors share a few seasonal reminders for our homes and staff, along with an invitation to come together for some Halloween fun later this month.