2016 Family Focus Conference – Oct. 21st to 23rd

This year’s Family Focus Conference is open for registration!

Taking place from October 21st to October 23rd in Vancouver, conference workshop themes this year include:

  • Advocacy
  • Early Intervention
  • Family Leadership
  • Financial Planning / Literacy
  • Housing
  • Governance Models
  • Transitions
  • Inclusive Education

See information sheet and schedule attached.

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Float the Slocan River – TOMORROW!

Don’t miss out on our 3rd Annual Float down the Slocan River. (see attached poster for details)

Everyone is Welcome. Employees, Home Share Providers, the People we support and families and friends of all.  Please join us…and pass this invitation along to others who may be interested in a relaxing and fun afternoon.

Hope to see many of you there!

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WORKSHOP: Trauma Care in Home Share – Sep. 12, 14

Community Connections Support Services, in partnership with Marilyn Pearson, is offering half-day workshops in Castlegar (Sep. 12) and in Cranbrook (Sep. 14) on Trauma Care in Home Share, designed to educate home share providers and community support professionals on ways to support individuals with disabilities who have experienced traumatic events.   See attached workshop information.

Registration is through Community Connections by Wednesday, September 7th, 2016.

Feel free to pass this information along to interested individuals!  We look forward to seeing many of you in September.

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FLOAT THE SLOCAN RIVER with CCSS – Aug 31st

Hi Everyone!

CCSS is hosting it’s 3rd Annual Float down the Slocan River. (see attached poster for details)

Everyone is Welcome. Employees, Home Share Providers, the People we support and families and friends of all.  Please join us…and pass this invitation along to others who may be interested in a relaxing and fun afternoon.

Hope to see many of you there!

-Vivienne

--   Vivienne Prather  Service Coordinator  Community Connections Support Services  (250) 304-4521  viv@commconn.ca

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FLOAT THE SLOCAN RIVER with CCSS – Aug 31st

Hi Everyone!

CCSS is hosting it’s 3rd Annual Float down the Slocan River. (see attached poster for details)

Everyone is Welcome. Employees, Home Share Providers, the People we support and families and friends of all.  Please join us…and pass this invitation along to others who may be interested in a relaxing and fun afternoon.

Hope to see many of you there!

-Vivienne

16 08 31 Float the Slocan River

--   Vivienne Prather  Service Coordinator  Community Connections Support Services  (250) 304-4521  viv@commconn.ca

CANCELLED – PLAN Okanagan’s Family and Friends Picnic

Please see message from PLAN Okanagan Coordinator, below:

Hi All,

 
We’ve cancelled our picnic slated for this Sunday, August 14th, sorry for any inconvenience! 
 
But we are planning a fall shindig and will send out info when and where. 
 
Hope you’re enjoying your summer and we look forward to seeing you in the fall,
 
Mary

 

Mary Bickert
Coordinator/Community Connector
PLAN Okanagan
1650 Bernard Avenue
Kelowna, BC  V1Y 6R9
250 860 2080

The purpose of PLAN Okanagan is to create safe and secure futures, in community, for people with disabilities and their families.

 

 

WEST KELOWNA: PLAN Okanagan Family & Friends Picnic – Aug 14th

vintage wicker picnic basket with red and blue plaid lining - epochcoJoin PLAN Okanagan this coming Sunday afternoon for a day of fun in the sun by the lake from 11 AM – 2 PM!

Burgers and hot dogs will be provided – please bring something with you to share (i.e. dessert, snacks, fruit, etc).  RSVP required for planning purposes, please call or email:

Laurie Paynter:  250-768-4815 or lepaynter@shaw.ca

PLAN Okanagan Office:  250-860-2080 or info@planok.ca

2016-PLAN-Ok-Family-Picnic-Invitation

WEST KELOWNA: PLAN Okanagan Family & Friends Picnic – Aug 14th

vintage wicker picnic basket with red and blue plaid lining - epochco

Join PLAN Okanagan this coming Sunday afternoon for a day of fun in the sun by the lake from 11 AM – 2 PM!

Burgers and hot dogs will be provided – please bring something with you to share (i.e. dessert, snacks, fruit, etc).  RSVP required for planning purposes, please call or email:

Laurie Paynter:  250-768-4815 or lepaynter@shaw.ca

PLAN Okanagan Office:  250-860-2080 or info@planok.ca

2016-PLAN-Ok-Family-Picnic-Invitation

NELSON: Special Olympics Fundraiser – Aug 7th

Break out the cowboy boots, and grab your guitar!  In celebration of  the Special Olympics’ 29th Anniversary, join in for a Country Music Fundraiser at Rotary Lakeside Park in Nelson.  Festivities will run from 12 _2030006smPM – 7 PM on Sunday, August 7th.

If you are musically inclined, you can join in to showcase your talents by signing up between 12-3 pm.

Head out for a great afternoon in support of the Special Olympics!

For more information, contact Bill at 250-825-4715.

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