Hey everyone:
Just thought I would pass along this fantastic pic from Chris’s birthday party. Looks like everybody had a blast! Thanks so much to Brenda (on the left) or organizing!
Happy birthday Chris…!
Paaaaaartay!
June 18-20: Naramata 2019! – Update – Video invite from Amit!
Hi everyone:
We are SO pleased to announce that we’re doing it again – Naramata 2019 is happening…! Reserve your spot before they’re gone!
Get all the details via the poster below and Amit’s invite video. See you there!
Run through the Vines for PLAN Okanagan!
PLAN Okanagan’s WFG Run Through The Vines is an annual fundraising event to raise awareness in the community for the important work of PLAN Okanagan and provide an opportunity for families to meet other families while having some fun and fitness. The race distance is 2 km or 4 km.
The funds generated by this run will help to support persons with diverse-abilities and their families by building and supporting social networks for individuals with diverse-abilities; including training those who facilitate these networks, and the supporting future planning education. See the poster below for the details!
Fire!
Hey everone:
Check this out – we were lucky to have the Kelowna Fire Department come and teach a group of us to use fire extinguishers…. above is a pic of the folks who came out to learn how to use a fire extinguisher properly.
Kelowna: June 19 CLBC BBQ!
Hey Everyone:
The CLBC Community Living Council is hosting a barbecue at Ben Lee park on June 19, check out the poster below and see you there!
Grand Forks: May 23 Fire Extinguisher Training
Community Connections Support Services has partnered with the Grand Forks Fire Department to offer an upcoming Fire Extinguisher Training
Event Date: Thursday May 23, 2019
Location: Grand Forks Fire Department – 7214 2nd St. Grand Forks BC
Time: 10:30 AM to noon
There will be a fire safety and fire prevention component, followed by a practical hands-on training in the use of fire extinguishers.
We encourage you and the individuals you support to participate and learn new skills or refresh old ones.
Please contact Sue Clark to register those that will attend by May 17, 2019, please check out the poster below.
Nelson: Earth Day!
Here’s a great shot of David on the electric trike for the Earth Day parade in Nelson. Thanks to Norm for passing this along!
Castlegar: May 16 Fire Extinguisher Training
Community Connections Support Services has partnered with the Castlegar Fire Department to offer an upcoming Fire Extinguisher Training
Event Date: Thursday May 16, 2019
Location: Castlegar Fire Department – 2161 6th Ave Castlegar BC
Time: 10:30 AM the training takes 1.5 to 2 hours to complete
There will be a fire safety and fire prevention video component, followed by a practical hands-on training in the use of fire extinguishers.
We encourage you and the individuals you support to participate and learn new skills or refresh old ones.
Please contact Sue Clark to register those that will attend by May 10, 2019.
1st Home Share Newsletter!
Hi everyone:
We’re proud to present the very first home share newsletter. Thanks to James for putting this together!
Castlegar: Mental Health First Aid Training May 2019
BECOME A
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER
If you’ve taken a physical frst aid course; you’ve learned
the skills needed to help someone experiencing a sudden
illness or injury.
People can also have mental health crisis, and it is
important that more Canadians know how to provide
help in these situations too.
Date/ Time: May 29th and May 30th from 9-4pm
Location: Library at the Kinnaird Park Community Church
1250-26th Street
Castlegar, BC
