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Check out the attached poster and information (below) for the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) workshop taking place in Penticton next week, courtesy of PLAN Okanagan.

Information for upcoming RDSP workshop in Penticton on June 15th at 7 p.m. at CLBC office 444 Ellis Street, Penticton.

Thank you,

Mary Bickert

PLAN Okanagan

mary@planok.ca

RDSP Poster_PLAN Okanaga_June2016_3

As the sun comes out and the temperatures climb, remember to be Sun Safe!

• Cover up. Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat made from breathable fabric. When you buy sunglasses, make sure they provide protection against both UVA and UVB rays.
• Limit your time in the sun. Keep out of the sun and heat between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. When your shadow is shorter than you, the sun is very strong. Look for places with lots of shade, like a park with big trees, partial roofs, awnings, umbrellas or gazebo tents. Always take an umbrella to the beach.
• Use the UV Index forecast. Tune into local radio and TV stations or check online for the UV index forecast in your area. When the UV index is 3 or higher, wear protective clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Use sunscreen. Put sunscreen on when the UV index is 3 or more.
• Drink plenty of cool liquids (especially water) before you feel thirsty. If sunny days are also hot and humid, stay cool and hydrated to avoid heat illness. Dehydration (not having enough fluids in your body) is dangerous, and thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration.
• Avoid using tanning beds. If you do use them, understand the risks and learn how to protect yourself.

For more information on staying safe in the summer months, check out sun safety basics here, view a video on sun safety here,  and read about first aid for sunburn and sun illness here.

As the sun comes out and the temperatures climb, remember to be Sun Safe!

• Cover up. Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat made from breathable fabric. When you buy sunglasses, make sure they provide protection against both UVA and UVB rays.
• Limit your time in the sun. Keep out of the sun and heat between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. When your shadow is shorter than you, the sun is very strong. Look for places with lots of shade, like a park with big trees, partial roofs, awnings, umbrellas or gazebo tents. Always take an umbrella to the beach.
• Use the UV Index forecast. Tune into local radio and TV stations or check online for the UV index forecast in your area. When the UV index is 3 or higher, wear protective clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Use sunscreen. Put sunscreen on when the UV index is 3 or more.
• Drink plenty of cool liquids (especially water) before you feel thirsty. If sunny days are also hot and humid, stay cool and hydrated to avoid heat illness. Dehydration (not having enough fluids in your body) is dangerous, and thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration.
• Avoid using tanning beds. If you do use them, understand the risks and learn how to protect yourself.

For more information on staying safe in the summer months, check out sun safety basics here, view a video on sun safety here,  and read about first aid for sunburn and sun illness here.

Hey everyone:

We’re retreating again…! Wahoo..! Vern and his crew have it all lined up again for September 22- 24, 2015 at beautiful Gardom Lake. For more info, check out the flyer here:

Gardom Lake Retreat 2015

and the registration form here:

Gardom Lake Registration 2015

Are you going?

Pathways Ability Society is putting on a craft fair/Mother’s Day sale on June 2. Please see the poster below for all the details.

Spring Crafter’s Fair-1

Our very own Cam Douglas has penned an original song that you just have to hear. It’s called Walk Like A Sasquatch, check it out!

https://music.cbc.ca/#!/artists/miodd

From the notice we had passed along from PLAN Okanagan:

Just a reminder that next Thursday, November 28th is PLAN Okanagan’s AGM, followed by the regular Families to Families Group, with a little twist, we will be having an early Christmas social after the AGM.

 We believe the greatest collective knowledge in the community is held within families  It’s this knowledge, passion, and strength that drives PLAN Okanagan and our Families to Families Group.

Are you interested in joining our team? are you interested in connecting with other families?

From the poster:

Wondering where Self Advocates from the Interior are going to be gathering to have a fantastically fun and excellent conference experience?

Find more information here

Please see the following link for the full story. So cool that the Civic Theatre created more wheelchair accessible spots for the movie lovers amongst us…. and that Mary, Chris, Dave and Val contributed to this great community initiative:

The Full Story…

Further to the post on April 15th, here’s a thank you ad from KCR and the United way to K’s team for all their hard work.
Thanks again everyone!