Wayne’s Cup Café & Life Skills Centre blog

Sean Paul Pops in to see the Students and Staff at Wayne’s Cup

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:45:46 GMT

A huge thank you to Jamaican born dancehall superstar and music producer Sean Paul, for coming in to meet the staff and students at Wayne's Cup on Wednesday 22 February.

Sean Paul even gave us a signed copy of his latest single!

Sean Paul’s distinct voice, catchy rhythms and first-class productions have been the perfect blend for the success of this Grammy Award-winning Jamaican international superstar.

To date Sean Paul has released eight studio albums including; Dutty Rock, 2002; which he won the Grammy for Best Reggae Album, The Trinity, 2005; which was certified platinum in Europe and by the Recording Industry Association of America. He also went on to release Imperial Blaze, 2009; Tomahawk Technique, 2012, and most recently Full Frequency in 2014 which were all well received.

Sean Paul’s hard work and dedication over the years has earned him several Grammy and Billboard Music Award nominations and his accomplishments include an American Music Award, MOBO Awards, Soul Train Awards, MTV Music Awards, ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards, a Source Award as well as a BET Award.

In last night’s 2017 BRIT Awards in London, Sean Paul was nominated in the Best Single category with Clean Bandit and Anne-Marie for Rockabye and twice in the Best British Video category for Rockabye as well as with Little Mix for Hair.

Aside from being a top-notch performer, Sean Paul is an excellent music producer and has created music with a number of top Jamaican artists.

When not in the studio or on stage, Sean Paul likes to keep active with a game of tennis. He also enjoys intellectual conversations, drinking herbal tea and watching or participating in sports like basketball and swimming.

Thanks for your support Sean Paul!

New Web Page to Thank Our Supporters

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 12:05:08 GMT

Today, we are launching a new page on our website to thank our principal supporters.

Firstly, thanks to the Meridian Credit Union on Castlemore Avenue in Markham for their donation which will help to allow students without the financial means to join our programs at Wayne's Cup.

Thanks also to The Olive Branch Community Church whose donation enabled us to pay for our illuminated sign which is vital to getting Wayne’s Cup noticed, especially for the café where we sell the fresh salads, sandwiches, paninis, cakes and cookies, all freshly prepared by our students.

And last, but certainly not least, thanks to The Home Depot Markham North on Castlemore Avenue for our new GE Profile convection stove. Our students can now continue to bake all the delicious treats we sell every weekday in our café.

Find out how you can help support the work we undertake with adults with special needs by visiting our support page .

There is New Support in Markham, Ontario for Adults with Special Needs

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 11:43:50 GMT

Our blood, sweat, and quite a few tears have finally paid off and the team here at Wayne's Cup are proud to announce that we will be opening our doors on 29 February 2016.

As well as being a fully operational café serving delicious sandwiches, panini's, cakes, cookies and of course fresh coffee, the principal purpose of Wayne's Cup is the development of adults with special needs, enabling them to reach their full potential. We are confident that Wayne's Cup will provide a unique environment where meaningful outcomes can occur.

Our goal is simple, bring adults with special needs t ogether to display their skills and create a place which is safe, hospitable, inviting and where they feel comfortable to be themselves. Wayne's Cup will promote creative thinking and allow students to shine, providing them with experience in all aspects of running a café, including in the kitchen, as well as more general life skills all of which will lead to opportunities for employment. We sincerely hope that our members lives will be enriched by the diverse programs we offer.

If you know someone who could benefit from joining us at Wayne's Cup, please get in touch .