Hey everyone, here is a link sent around by COPCS for a really neat website – it is free to use for the people we support, and offers a way to pursue lifelong learning from community peers and mentors. Check it out!
SPOTLIGHT: New Resource in Kelowna!
Here is a great bit of info about a new resource available in Kelowna! Thanks, COPCS, for sending this around.
Connections group therapeutic rec resource
Connections are group activities offered multiple times each week for neurodiverse adults. The intent of Connections is to offer a wide assortment of fun, free, safe and age-appropriate educational events and activities that incorporate life-skill development, positive socialization, social interaction, special interest education, and therapeutic recreation.
Attending Connections, people can expect:
- to get connected to like-minded, friendly, and pro-social peers in the community,
- be part of a fun, safe, and inclusive space,
- access activities otherwise unobtainable as a result of financial barriers,
- to have education on important special interest topics,
- to be involve in direct and indirect life-skill development.
Activities include, but not are not limited to: art projects, coffee socials, hikes, hockey games, group cooking, and educational workshops on topics that interest the group
Please see link below for further information and registration:
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.
PWD – Changes to PWD Bus Pass
Dear Community Partner,
Please see attached a Community Update about the recently announced changes to the PWD Bus Pass Program.
Best regards,
Jane Dyson
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DABC-Community-Update-Changes-to-PWD-Bus-Pass.docxKELOWNA: TCS Play coming up – Oct. 26
Our neighbors up the road here in Kelowna have a Drama Club, and they are putting on a play based on the Wizard of Oz! Come check it out next week, October 26th, if you are in the area.
17-10-26-TCS-Drama-Club-Play.pdfSPOTLIGHT: 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.docxOKANAGAN: Aging Event – Nov. 2
There is an Aging Event at UBC Okanagan taking place on November 2 to launch new CLBC aging resources – see you there!
CLBC is hosting an event on October 26th to build a better understanding of aging. The event is geared towards CLBC staff, self advocates, their families and support networks, service providers and health care practitioners. We will be launching our aging tool kit to support self-advocates, their family members and support networks so people can have the best outcomes as they age. Our tool kit consists of:
• a new website called, Aware, Share, Care;
• a book of stories that celebrate aging; and,
• a planning guide for families, care providers, personal support networks and other supporters of adults with developmental disabilities who are getting older.
The poster is also attached. If you have any questions please email: CLBCaging@gov.bc.ca
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KELOWNA: 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
BC Lions Trip!
Hey everyone, the BC Lions Trip is coming up soon – October 21st! We hope you are getting ready to cheer on the Lions and have a blast with the group.
Don’t forget to make your final payment if you haven’t already! Get in touch with Joel (888-491-2907 ext. 104) if you’re not sure, and he can let you know.
KELOWNA: Free, inclusive yoga program for disabilities!
Really neat program being offered, free!
