Don’t forget to sign up for Mandt training in Trail with our very own Sue Clark!
https://homeshare.commconn.ca/spotlight-mandt-training-sep-20-27/
SPOTLIGHT: MANDT Training Week – Aug. 20-23
Community Connections is very proud to be offering the Mandt System training during the week of August 20-23, 2018, to our residential support workers and our contracted Home Share Providers in Kelowna. Click here for Mandt Week info! This training is presented by our very own certified Mandt Instructor, Joel Gunther (Service Coordinator).
We know that this is a time of year where there is lots to do outside, vacations happening, and travelling to visit family and friends. So, to be as flexible as possible and accommodate as many Home Share Providers’ busy schedules as we can, Joel is offering two days for the “relational” skills training section (August 22nd and 23rd). Home Share Providers would only need to attend one of those days, in order to complete the “relational” skills training.
If you are a CCSS Home Share Provider and interested in this training, contact Joel (250-491-2907) by FRIDAY, AUGUST 10th, to reserve a spot.
Joel is looking forward to meeting everyone during this exciting week of training!
Not sure what this is all about? No problem! Leave us a comment, or check out The Mandt System’s great website here.
VERNON: FASD Conference (Sep. 6-7)
Thanks to our colleagues at the Central Okanagan Professional Caregivers Society (COPCS) for letting us know that there is an FASD Conference taking place in Vernon this September 6th and 7th, 2018. Click here for information.
If you’re interested in the topics that will be covered by each presenter, you can find this information here.
For the registration form, click here.
Planning to go? Leave us a comment!
SLOCAN RIVER FLOAT – Join us! (Aug. 24)
Join us for our SLOCAN RIVER FLOAT as we cool off from the summer heat!
On August 24th, CCSS is floating down the Slocan River again! This is another great opportunity to connect, relax, and have some fun in the summer sun. You can float down this part of the Slocan River however you please – inner tube, dinghy, air mattress, life jacket and flippers, canoe or kayak!
Please join us – and we look forward to seeing you on August 24th! See attached poster.
Planning to float? Leave us a comment!
SPOTLIGHT: WE Day Focus Groups!
You’re invited to our WE Day Focus Group!
Community Connections is committed to using feedback from our stakeholders – that means YOU! – to make our programs and services better. We want to give you more opportunities to tell us what works, what doesn’t, and what you’d like to see happen next.
Our WE Day Focus Groups are open to all – anyone attending WE Day can stop by our Focus Group. See Jane at Birchbank Station Picnic Grounds, or see the Community Support team at Mission Creek Pavilion.
We would love to hear from you:
- 3 things we do well
- 3 things we could do better
- 3 things you’d like to do (or learn!)
There will be a prize draw for all Focus Group participants to enter! If you’re heading to the Kelowna WE Day, check out more information here. If you’re heading to the West Kootenays WE Day, check out more information here.
Can’t make it to WE Day? Send us your feedback any time: jane@commconn.ca
JOIN US – CCSS WE Day 2018!
It is nearly time for our annual WE Day celebrations and we want to invite YOU to join us for a day of fun, fo
od, and fantastic company!
On Friday, July 6th, come down to Birchbank Station Picnic grounds (between Castlegar and Trail) or saunter over to Mission Creek Pavilion in Kelowna.
RSVP for our Kelowna WE Day here: https://goo.gl/gDCVzh
We have great games, activities, and prizes planned! We are also asking anyone with a tasty favourite recipe to bring us a copy at WE Day – we will put all submitted recipes together for a CCSS community cookbook!
See you on July 6th!
RICHMOND: BC’s Affordable Housing Conference – Nov. 19-21
BC’s Affordable Housing Conference is taking place in Richmond this month – check out the link below and share with others who may be interested! Thanks to COPCS for passing this along.
SPOTLIGHT: Trauma Informed Practise Workshops
There are workshops being offered in communities around the Province on Trauma Informed Practise – check it out!
Trauma-Informed-Practice-Workshop-Registration-Surrey.docx Trauma-Informed-Practice-Workshop-Registration-Prince-George.docx Trauma-Informed-Practice-Workshop-Registration-Cranbrook.docx Trauma-Informed-Practice-Workshop-Registration-Richmond-2.docx Save-the-Date-TIP-Flyer-NANAIMO.docx Save-the-Date-TIP-Flyer-VICTORIA.docx Save-the-Date-TIP-Flyer-KELOWNA.docx Trauma-Informed-Practice-Workshop-Registration-Kamloops.docxKELOWNA: CoolArts Fundraiser – Pub Night tonight WEDNESDAY OCT. 18
From Rena at CoolArts:
Hello Artists and Friends,
Just a reminder that Wednesday night is our Pub Night Fundraiser.
Tickets are only $15. Choice of beef, chicken or veggie burger and drink.There will be art and card sales and 50/50 draw.
To purchase or reserve tickets, email info@coolarts.ca
Hope to see you there.
Rena Warren
Artistic & Program Director
Cool Arts Society
250-899-6381
www.coolarts.ca
Find us on Facebook
Twitter @coolartssociety
VANCOUVER: BC Lions Trip with CCSS – Oct. 21st & 22nd
The CCSS Community Support team is getting very excited for their upcoming trip to Vancouver to see the BC Lions take on the Edmonton Eskimos! If you haven’t booked your spot already, give Joel a call at 250-491-2907 ext. 104. This is sure to be a fun-filled weekend!
17-10-21-BC-Lions-Invitation.pdf