Legacy of Heroes - 2024
Community Support Centre of Essex County (formerly known as the Essex Retirees Centre)

Seniors in Essex have long been well supported with activities, fitness programming, community supports, and amazing food thanks to the staff and volunteers at the Essex Retirees Centre. There is a full calendar of events to keep bodies and minds active. There are opportunities engage creatively. There are supports through community connection to help with tax preparation and more. This centre has long been a vital space to ensure seniors in our region have important resources to live active and engaging lives.

Introductory Video
Thank you!

We are grateful to the Community Support Centre of Essex County (formerly known as the Essex Retirees Centre) for all you do to enable seniors to live active and independent lives.  For more information about the services offered check out their website here.

CSCEC
Annual auction
Just in time for Holiday Shopping

Who needs Black Friday and Cyber Monday when you can celebrate local heroes and give thanks to local businesses? Bidding for this year's auction opens Nov. 27th at 7pm and closes Dec. 1 at 8pm. Check out the website for wonderful options for yourself or the many loved ones on your list this holiday. Don't forget to register so we can contact you if you have the winning bid.

Auction Register
Thank you
Local Businesses offering support in 2024

A-1 Chinese; Accurate Creations; Armando's Pizza; Auto Barn; Banwell Douglas; bar Burrito; Beau's Autoeverything; Belleville Golfcourse; Brenko's; Capri pizza; Chochi's pizza; Country Chevrolet; Dairy Freeze; Domino's; Essex 73's; Essex Animal Hospital; Essex Appliance; Essex Flower Basket; Essex Shawarma; Esthetics by Catherine Price; Fate; Foodland; GorJessInk; Gyros & More; Hometown; Ice Cool Treats; Just Plus; Ken Knapp Ford; Little House of Cupcakes; M2 Hairworks; Main Street Diner; Michigan Diner; Murdoch Heating and Cooling; Naples Pizza; Nick's Hair Styling; No Frills; The Oil Change Place; Polished Parlour; Rose's Kitchen; Schinkels'; Southland Travel; Soulegy; Stationery & Stuff; Tim Horton's; Watson & Slade; Woodcraft Pizza

History of the Legacy of Heroes
Since 2015

Beginning by honouring the heroes of the Essex Explosion, this annual event celebrates those whose care for others isn't always noticed.  Since that first year, our celebrations have recognised:

  • Community Living staff and volunteers;
  • Foster Parents;
  • Workers at Iler Lodge and Community Living Senior Homes;
  • Local Food Banks
  • Heroes of the pandemic
  • Local educators
  • The Essex Free Press
  • "Quiet Heroes" including Essex Rotary