Thanks to all who came out to celebrate a great WE DAY BBQ with us this year! It was a fun-filled afternoon – check it out:
We look forward to seeing you all again next year!
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.
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ONNECT is 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.
PEACHLAND: Fishing Forever – July 23rd
See invitation (below) via Families In Touch (FIT) network and COPCS.
Fishing Forever 2016
Fishing Forever in Peachland on July 23rd. It is a great activity for those who don’t get a chance to go fishing.
Date: Saturday, July 23, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Heritage Park, Beach Avenue, Peachland
Event includes a BBQ, trophies and prizes. It is for anyone with a [disability] of all ages and everything is supplied.
More Information:
Al Springer (250.767.2287)
Reminder: TRAIL – CCSS WE DAY Picnic July 17th
Hey everyone, don’t miss out on the fun this weekend – join us on July 17th at the Birchbank Station Picnic Ground near Trail as CCSS celebrates WE DAY with a Picnic! Burger, Hotdogs, coffee, tea, punch provided. Feel free to bring a dish to share – salad? chips? dessert? etc?
Live music provided – feel free to bring an instrument, your voice, your dancing shoes, etc.
Do you have a hobby you would like to share? Feel free to bring your – artwork? photography? homemade crafts? etc?
Most important of all, bring yourselves, your support worker, Home Share Provider, your friends and family…everyone welcome.
Looking forward to seeing many of you!
KELOWNA – Fit Families & Friends
FROM SOBC Virtual Kelowna Office: Please see the following message from SOBC Manager of Community Development Thompson-Okanagan Reanne Holden.
As a part of Special Olympics BC’s Healthy Communities initiatives, Kelowna athletes alongside their families and friends are invited to take part in a Fit Family and Friends project right here in our community!
This is a great opportunity for our athletes to get active with their family, friends and social supports. Together, the group takes part in a weekly walk, tracking kilometers as they go and then shares a healthy snack afterwards. The Fit Family and Friends program creates more opportunities for SOBC members to support athletes of all abilities and increase the entire group’s overall health in a fun, social setting! Please see the attached PDF for more information on the Fit Family and Friends program and how to register your group.
Reanne Holden
Manager, Community Development – Thompson Okanagan
Special Olympics British Columbia
Tel 778-581-0511
SOBCHealth_KelownaFitFamiliesFriendsPoster.pdfPENTICTON: Workshop for women with disabilities
On July 22 there will be an information session for women about safety in relationships. Please see the attached information; pre-registration is required.
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
KELOWNA: New Service Open House
Come check out Kelowna’s newest housing option at their open house this weekend – Next Step Transitional Housing. See attached invitation.
CELEBRATE NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY – June 21st
T
his year’s celebrations mark the 20th Anniversary of National Aboriginal Day on June 21st!
Join in the events celebrating First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in your area, listed here.
You can also visit Aboriginal Tourism BC at their website, here.
East Kootenays: BBQ Creston (Aug 18) and Cranbrook (Aug 19)
Hey everyone:
The East Kootenay home share team is hoping you can join them for a barbecue either in Creston on August 18 or Cranbrook on August 19 or both! Just bring yourselves and a lawn chair and will take care of the rest.
All the details are here: 15 08 18 – 19 CCSS BBQs.
Hope to you see there!
