Interior Health presents their Addictions Awareness Week Presentations on November 17th from 8:45 am – 4:00 pm at the Kelowna Health Centre (1340 Ellis St) – stop in and check out these great presenters!
See attached poster.
KELOWNA: CLBC Open House – Oct. 19th
CLBC in Kelowna is hosting an Open House for the community – and we are all invited!
- When: October 19th
- Where: #140-1060 Manhattan Drive
- Time: 3 pm – 6 pm
Hope to see you all there!
KELOWNA: Job Opportunity for Self-Advocate
CLBC has posted a job opportunity for the position of include Me! Self-Advocate Project Assistant – Southern Interior and invites individuals to submit applications through their recruitment process.
For details on this posting, and information on how to apply, check out their posting: https://www.communitylivingbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/POST-includeMe-Self-Advocate-Project-Assistant_kel.pdf
GOOGLE – ONLINE SAFETY ROADSHOW
Google has released a series of five short videos with tips for online safety – we have added these videos to our Health and Safety resources page. Click here to check out these and other resources on our page, or you can find them here on YouTube.
The Google Safety Centre is also a great resource for learning how to be safe online – click here to check it out.
DISABILITY ALLIANCE BC – Updated Resources
Disability Alliance BC has recently updated over 16 of their Help Sheet series resources to reflect changes to PWD Benefits. See the attached list of updated help sheets (PDF) and you can access these resources on their website, here.
KELOWNA: Eat Right Live Right Program – Sep 20-Oct 18
The 5 week Eat Right Live Right Program presented by Interior Health, CLBC, and Parkinson Recreation Centre will be running from September 20 to October 18 this year, 1:30-2:30 pm on Tuesday afte
rnoons. Have fun, meet friends, and be healthy!
To register, call 250-469-8800; if you have any questions please call Mary Hicks at 250-980-1523.
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.
2106 Family Focus Conference Info
2016 Family Focus Conference Program-Chart-July-19
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 
PM – 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.
KELOWNA: Art Gallery CONNECT – July 26th
There is still space available for participants in the Kelowna Art Gallery’s CONNECT session starting July 26 (next Tuesday)! This session runs weekly through to August 30th on Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 pm; cost is $10 for all 6 classes.
CONNECT i
s a studio art program for adults with developmental disabilities that operates year-round in 6-week sessions with weekly classes where individuals can view and discuss works of art at the Gallery, meet local artists, and spend time making art in the Gallery’s studio space. For more information see: https://kelownaartgallery.com/connect/
Interested participants can request a referral from CLBC (250-712-3610) and then contact Laura Wyllie, Public Programming Coordinator (250-762-2226 ext. 307) to have their name added to the list. If you have questions, you can also contact Laura for more information.
VERNON: CoolArts’ BIO DIVERSE ABILITY Show
Hi everyone! Check out the info below and the attached invitation to the gala night opening of CoolArts’ Bio Diverse Ability Show taking place next month!
Hello Friends,
On Thursday, July 28th, from 6 – 8 p.m.,
the Vernon Public Art Gallery is hosting an opening reception
for Cool Arts Society’s BIO DIVERSE ABILITY show.
Please see the attached invite for details and feel free to share with friends.
Rena Warren
Executive Director
Cool Arts Society
250-899-6381
www.coolarts.ca
Find us on Facebook
Twitter @coolartssociety
On Thursday, July 28th, from 6 – 8 p.m.,
the Vernon Public Art Gallery is hosting an opening reception
for Cool Arts Society’s BIO DIVERSE ABILITY show.
Please see the attached invite for details and feel free to share with friends.
Rena Warren
Executive Director
Cool Arts Society
250-899-6381
www.coolarts.ca
Find us on Facebook
Twitter @coolartssociety
