KELOWNA: Family Conference at UBCO – Oct. 27th-29th

UBC Okanagan will be hosting a two-day conference on October 28th and 29th – join in to learn about different ways individuals and families are directing their own supports and services by pooling their resources into family-governed and user-led supports. Also, you can check out a free presentation by Janet Klees: October 27, 7-9 pm …

KELOWNA: 3 FREE Seminars from Clair Jantzen and Springfield Funeral Home

Please see the following/attached info regarding upcoming free workshops offered in Kelowna regarding compassion, bereavement and grief. COMPASSION IN THE HARD PLACES: WHEN COMPANIONING THE BEREAVED, SILENCE IS GOLDEN  A Workshop Designed for:         Professionals who work with the dying and the bereaved.         Funeral service personnel         Volunteers serving in palliative care         Anyone “walking the road” 3 FREE …

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 afternoons.  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. 16-09-09-eat-right-to-live-right

KELOWNA – COPCS Workshop Announcement – Sep. 23rd

The Central Okanagan Professional Caregivers Society is hosting a half-day workshop titled Understanding Dementia (see below, and attached bulletin) free for home share providers.  Contact Margaret for registration – seating is limited! The purpose of this training is to build awareness and educate Home Share Providers, Family and Community Care Partners on Alzheimer’s Disease & …

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 afternoons.  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. 16-09-09-eat-right-to-live-right

CANCELLED – Castlegar: Trauma Care in Home Share

Unfortunately the Trauma Care in Home Share workshop scheduled for Monday, September 12, 2016, has been cancelled. The workshop scheduled on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, in Cranbrook will be taking place as scheduled. We are sorry for any inconvenience this change may cause!  We hope to offer this workshop in Castlegar at a future date.

WORKSHOP: Trauma Care in Home Share – Sep. 12, 14

Community Connections Support Services, in partnership with Marilyn Pearson, is offering half-day workshops in Castlegar (Sep. 12) and in Cranbrook (Sep. 14) on Trauma Care in Home Share, designed to educate home share providers and community support professionals on ways to support individuals with disabilities who have experienced traumatic events.   See attached workshop information. …

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