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Hey everyone, if you haven’t already – check out the LINK! training all about safety, sexuality and relationships, starting next week online through posAbilities! This training is open to participants in the Okanagan and in the Kootenays.
Sign up or get in touch with your questions: https://www.laurelbc.ca/c-2020/
Hey everyone, I came across this list of over 50 activities that can be social-distancing-friendly — check it out! Which ones do you think look like the most fun?
Thanksgiving weekend is here! Holidays look different this year as we move into our “new normal” keeping our “bubbles” small, and staying safe and healthy at least 2m apart.
The CDC website has suggestions for safer celebration alternatives for Dia De Los Muertos, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Here are suggestions for lower risk activities over Thanksgiving:
And here’s an example of how you can get creative! Have a Thanksgiving “dinner” online via videoconference, where everyone eats a turkey meal that the “host” prepares the day before and drops off at “guests’” homes that morning.
Stay healthy and safe this long weekend, as we all connect with loved ones.
Hey everyone, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies are available to order from the Province of BC! Products available are listed in the PDF (below). You do not need an account to order off the website. Here is the direct link to the form.
Looking to take care of yourself this weekend, but not sure where to start? Check out these 34 ideas for treating yourself, taking a mental break, and getting out for a bit! It’s a printable PDF, so you can check off what you try and keep track of your favorites. Share the list with your friends and family!
Hey everyone, there is a great opportunity coming up for sexual health training! PosAbilities is offering their LINK! Safety, Relationships, Sexuality course for adults with disabilities in the Creston and surrounding Kootenay region starting on October 20. These ZOOM sessions offer individualized training on hygiene, sexuality, relationships and ways to stay safe. Check out this PDF for more info and pass it along if you know someone who would be interested. You can also register online here.
The internet has some great idea on how to keep busy while we spend time social distancing, like this one from Pinterest: Social Distance Activity Bingo! Challenge your family and friends to a game, talk about your progress and share your ideas as you all try to get BINGO first!
Or, if you and your family are up for a screen-free challenge, why not challenge each other (or your neighbors) to Screen Free Bingo?
Hey everyone, you can join CLBC’s teleconference COVID-19 update for service providers and home sharing providers tomorrow (Sep. 29) from 2:05 – 3 p.m. Speakers will include:
Use participant code 37568# when you call in to 1-877-353-9184. Consider calling early, you can dial in as early as 1:45 p.m.
