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SUMMARY:One Day Community Picnic
DESCRIPTION:One Day is a family & community event that takes place each September as Victoria’s “Kick Off to Community Living Month.” \nOne Day is a community event organized by community organizations that work with children\, youth and adults with intellectual disabilities. The purpose of One Day is to celebrate the diversity in our community through the planning of a free\, family-oriented celebration of everyone – for everyone – in our community. Our planning committee works hard to encourage the community at large to attend in the hope that through celebrating our similarities\, we can break down the barriers that often result in social isolation for some. One Day provides free musical entertainment\, BBQ lunch and refreshments\, organized games and activities that anyone can participate in\, FREE children’s activities\, bouncies\, face painting\, prizes and special guests. We also provide a Village Market where crafts people and artists\, some of whom have a disability\, can sell their wares. In 2015\, 1\,000 community members attended One Day. \n  \nThis 11th One Day will look a little bit different than past events due to changes being implemented that support COVID-19 health and safety for everyone\, but attendees can expect our usual stage packed full of performers and music\, special guests\, children’s activities\, community\, and fun! \n  \nFor more information on this event click here\n  \ninfo@beconsupport.ca
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/one-day-community-picnic/
LOCATION:Topaz Park\, Topaz Avenue & Finlayson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220912T203000
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SUMMARY:Newly Diagnosed Autism
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nAre you a parent of a child with a recent autism diagnosis? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the information sent your way or have a hard time dealing with your emotions? Do you have questions for parents who have walked the path ahead of you or would like to meet with some who are new on this journey like yourself? At FSI we would like to bring parents in this unique situation together for support\, empathy\, understanding\, and some workable strategies. This will be a safe and a confidential space for the families on a similar journey. Join us on this family hangout where we can meet every third Monday of the month. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n*FG
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/newly-diagnosed-autism-2022-09-19/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/newly-diagnosed-autism-2022-09-19/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T172619Z
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SUMMARY:CRA Webinars
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nCanada Revenue Agency is pleased to continue to host live monthly webinars on MS Teams. There is no registration required for our MS Teams presentations\, you will just click the link in the attached calendar. MS Teams has built in closed captioning. To turn on this feature click on the 3 dots “…” beside reactions in the top menu bar and select “Turn on live captions”\, the captions will show up along the bottom of your screen. \n  \nSEPTEMBER 14 | CRA Benefits & Credits for Persons with Disabilities  \nCLICK TO JOIN\n  \n  \nSEPT 15 | 1:30 pm – 2:30pm BENEFITS AND CREDITS FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS As a caregiver for an individual with a physical or mental impairment there may be benefits and tax credits available to you! Join our webinar to obtain more information about the following topics. Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB)\, Canada Caregiver Credit\, Medical Expenses\, Slam the scam. \nCLICK TO JOIN\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/cra-webinars/2022-09-14/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20220106T205420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T214447Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Early Years
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nTransitioning from summer months to September routines.\nAre you thinking about your child transitioning from their child care program to preschool? Preschool to kindergarten? Do you have questions about balancing new routines\, or where to stay connected in your community? \nDescription: Families and caregivers of children ages 0-8 are invited to come together in a safe space for camaraderie\, inspiration\, problem-solving\, and support. Bring your thoughts\, questions\, and wonderings to the conversation about transitioning from summer months to September routines. Join us in exploring this transition time and brainstorm together strategies\, solutions\, and tips to help you and your family be connected\, organized\, and having fun. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n*FG
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/navigating-the-early-years-2/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/navigating-the-early-years-2/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220920T130000
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CREATED:20220916T171613Z
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SUMMARY:Plagued to Death by Systemic Ableism: What the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Expansion of Eligibility for MAiD Reveal About the Lethal Dangers of Systemic Ableism in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a talk by Dr. Heidi Janz on systemic ableism in Canada. \nAbstract: 2020 and the advent of COVID-19 ushered in a time of new peril for disabled people in Canada. Government and public health officials repeated their daily mantra: “We’re all in this together\,” while at the same time creating policies and legislation which made it clear that disabled Canadians are not part of the “we.” Provinces quietly developed Critical Care Triage Protocols which would prohibit many disabled people from receiving critical care in the event that a surge in severe COVID cases outstripped available resources\, and at the national level\, government pushed through an expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) despite overwhelming opposition from major disability rights organizations\, scholars\, activists and the United Nations. \nDrawing on my research and experience as a disability ethics educator and advocate\, I will demonstrate that both Canada’s COVID-19 response and its expansion of eligibility for MAID are symptoms of the medical and systemic ableism that afflicts Canadian society. The presentation will conclude with a consideration of the ethical imperative for a Disability-Ethics-based approach to re-evaluating the (un)justness of both exclusionary pandemic protocols and the ever-expanding eligibility for MAID. \n  \nTuesday\, September 20\, 2022\n12:00 – 1:00 PM PDT\nHybrid event\nLife Sciences Centre 1013\, 2350 Health Sciences Mall\, Vancouver\, BC V6T 1Z3\nand Online via Zoom\n\nThis will be a hybrid event with livestreaming. Please indicate on the registration form whether you will be attending in person or online. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \n__ \nHeidi Janz\, Ph.D. (She/Her/Hers) is a Core Faculty Member and Associate Adjunct Professor with the John Dossetor Health Ethics Centre at the University of Alberta. Her areas of specialization include Disability Ethics\, Critical Disability Studies\, and Research-Based Drama. She is also an active disability-rights advocate at the national level. In her “other life\,” she is a writer/playwright and filmmaker. Her creative work focuses on making the experiences of people with disabilities accessible to audiences made up of both people with disabilities and people who are temporarily able-bodied. Heidi Janz also has cerebral palsy.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/plagued-to-death-by-systemic-ableism-what-the-covid-19-pandemic-and-the-expansion-of-eligibility-for-maid-reveal-about-the-lethal-dangers-of-systemic-ableism-in-canada/
LOCATION:Life Sciences Center\, 2350 Health Sciences Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220920T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
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SUMMARY:Education Themed Series
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nSept 20 – Creating Your Child’s Team\n• Who is who (Resource teachers\, learning support\, EAs\, OTs SLPs?)\n• Allies and relationships (you and your family members\, librarians\, custodians\, former teachers\, and other parents)\n• Building relationships\n• Understanding your communication style\, your strengths\, and where you may need support (are you a peacemaker\, an advocate\, do you find it uncomfortable to speak up\, are you good at writing letters\, do you enjoy in-person talks or would rather do things in writing?) \nSept 27 – EIPs and Designations Advocacy\n• Timeline of IEPs\, when and how often to meet\n• Ministry of Education designations\n• Smart vs Competency Based IEPs\n• Language Adaptations and Modifications\n• Dogwood vs Evergreen \nOct 4 – Collaborative Advocacy\nEvery family/caregiver wants the best for their child\, and when things go wrong\, and or we feel that there is a disconnect between what our child needs and what is happening we react with strong emotions\, typically not positive ones. Why is it hard? It’s hard because we are coming from a place of love and are also trying to figure out how to interface and navigate within a complex system\, and we don’t know all the rules.\nIn this session\, we will be exploring:\n• Documenting and addressing issues proactively\n• Communication preparing for a meeting bringing someone with you\, mapping out what you want to discuss\, and being mindful and honest of the emotions behind the issues.\n• What is the chain of command?\n• Outside resources and supports IBC\, FSI BCedAccess\, PACs\, and PIEs\n• Social media – help\, and pitfalls \nOct 11 – Finding the “Easy” Button: Who are your Allies? The Voices of Families and Caregivers.\nIn this session we will be hearing from other families who have walked before us they will share their experiences\, tips\, and suggestions \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE SESSIONS\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*KS
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/education-themed-series/2022-09-20/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
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SUMMARY:Free Pizza Lunch with the Nelson Self Advocacy Group
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThe Self Advocacy group will be kicking off their new season of meetings at Lakeside Park in the Rotary Shelter on September 22nd from 12-1pm and providing FREE PIZZA to everyone who shows up! Bring a friend and come celebrate the changing seasons by learning more about what the group does and what we will be focusing on this year.  \nPlease please please RSVP to me if you plan on attending so that we know how many pizzas to order… Did I mention there will be free 🍕? \n  \nRSVP Jaymes at vocationalcounsellor@nelsoncares.ca
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/free-pizza-lunch-with-the-nelson-self-advocacy-group/
LOCATION:Lakeside Park\, 910 Second Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220922T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20220913T165013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T165013Z
UID:31143-1663858800-1663862400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:BCPF Panel: Entrepreneurship & Disabled Small Business Ownership in BC
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \n\nJoin us to hear from panel members speaking about their experiences as small business owners in BC\, including tips\, advice\, and resources! \n\n\n\n\n\nDo you want to learn from people with experience fighting for their rights in an ableist society? Do you want to learn about being a disabled small business owner in BC? Join our panel of experienced self-advocates for stories\, advice\, and a live Q&A about the challenges and solutions people have found to starting and running their own business! Plus\, we’ll get an overview of the Community Futures program in BC. \n  \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nPlease register by September 19th. \nWe will send an email reminder through your Eventbrite registration with the Zoom login information to all registered attendees on September 20th\, 2 days before the event. (Check your promotions/junk folder if you don’t find it in your inbox this day or email us at hello@bcpeoplefirst.com to get the login link). We hope you can make it! \nThis presentation is for self-advocates and self-advocacy group members; people with disabilities and allies/supporters of people with intellectual disabilities; and anyone who wants to learn more about small business ownership in BC. We hope you can make it!
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/bcpf-panel-entrepreneurship-disabled-small-business-ownership-in-bc/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220924T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20220915T164320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T164320Z
UID:31360-1664013600-1664019000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Mental Illness | Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nDo you support a relative dealing with mental illness? \nPathways SMIS is offering weekly online support groups for family members and anyone supporting a loved one with a mental illness. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nClick here to see events calendar
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/mental-illness-family-support-group/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20220913T165744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T165744Z
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SUMMARY:HANG Eco Adventure Club - Cloverdale
DESCRIPTION:Eco Adventure Club offers a fun outdoor pursuit each week! \nEco Adventure Club is a weekly program for youth ages 7-15 where participants explore different locations and outdoor activities around their community within our unique social skill building process. \n“Helping Adolescents / Adults Network and Grow” (HANG) is a way for teens and adults to build peer relationships while practicing social skills. Each session of any “HANG” styled group includes structured greeting activities\, group activity planning\, gentle in-the-moment coaching\, and feedback on observed and emerging social skill dynamics. \nH.A.N.G. Eco Adventures\, leverage community parks\, beaches\, streams\, hikes\, and other locations — and a shared interest in the outdoors — to create safe opportunities for participants to make friends and practice their social skills. Each participant is working towards their own individualized social skill goals\, but within a fun group environment that keeps moving and keeps conversations light and easy. \nThis group will run every Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in four week blocks starting September 24\, 2022  \nFamilies have the option to register for all or any of the following 4 week blocks: \n•  September 24\, 2022 – October 15\, 2022\n•  October 22\, 2022 – November 12\, 2022\n•  January 14\, 2023 – February 4\, 2023\n•  April 1\, 2023 – April 22\, 2023\n•  May 6\, 2023 – May 27\, 2023 \nPayments for above groups can be made privately or by applying AFB funding \nDrop off location will be:\n17564 56a Ave\, Cloverdale\, BC \nPlease note that our first session will meet at the above Cloverdale Office and subsequent session locations will be communicated through our Group Activity Leader.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/hang-eco-adventure-club-cloverdale/2022-09-24/
LOCATION:Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Inc.\, 17564 56a Ave\, Cloverdale\, British Columbia
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20220831T185310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T185310Z
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SUMMARY:Accessibility Feedback Sessions
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nIf you are interested in making your work or ideas more accessible\, bring something you are working on (e.g. presentation\, slide deck\, article\, training materials\, poster\, etc) and anyone that joins this group can choose to provide some suggestions and feedback for you and your project\, or you can join us as an observer to learn the art of how to give and get feedback! \nOnce a month we will gather on zoom to give and receive feedback on something that we are working on. The reason we do this is because getting feedback and sharing ideas with a diverse group of people helps to improve communication and accessibility. We want everyone to understand and really get what it is we are trying to share! It is also a place for us to practice giving feedback\, because that can be difficult sometimes. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/accessibility-feedback-sessions/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20220915T201355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T201355Z
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SUMMARY:Nelson CARE-aoke Party on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nJoin us on Thursday\, September 29th from 6-8pm on Zoom to belt out your favourite tunes with some of your favourite people. Requests can be sent to Jaymes at vocationalcounsellor@nelsoncares.ca in advance\, or you can think of a song anytime during the event. Come any time and leave whenever! That’s the beauty of Zoom\, baby 😎 \n  \nCLICK HERE TO JOIN
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/nelson-care-aoke-party-on-zoom/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20220928T165614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T165809Z
UID:31436-1664708400-1664715600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Different Minds Academy
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \n\nJoin us online for interactive dance\, science\, yoga\, magic and games with our hosts and mentors! \n\n\nWith two warm and energetic hosts\, children will be paired with a mentor to interact with activities such as dance\, magic\, science\, and yoga activities with awesome instructors. \n\n\n\nDifferent Minds Academy is a space for learning and fun\, as well as an environment that endorses social relationships with mentors and other children. We seek to design educational experiences for all ages and abilities\, including children & youth on the spectrum\, with disabilities\, and with diverse experiences/histories. \n\n\n\n\n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n  \n(You are welcome to purchase a single ticket or one for every camp that fits your schedule)\n \nThere is a $5 fee attached to each academy date. Fee subsidies are available on a case-by-case basis; we request families to email differentmindsacademy@gmail.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/different-minds-academy/2022-10-02/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221003T200000
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SUMMARY:FASD Series: YWCA Crabtree Corner with Wanda Pelletier
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host Wanda Pelletier from the YWCA Crabtree Corner. Wanda Pelletier has been working in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside for the past 24 years with YWCA Crabtree Corner Community Resource Centre.  \nFor the past 13 years\, she has been supporting children who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and their families. Wanda will be sharing her experiences\, knowledge and stories with us if you would like to learn more about the work Wanda and her team are doing check out her blog: https://ywcavan.org/blog/2021/09/it-time-remove-stigma-fasd \nWanda will also be sharing information about the FASD Dictionary – a safe and low-barrier resource to educate the public and reduce the stigma for people living with FASD \n“It is time to help people better understand Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and focus on learning how we can support people who have FASD.” ¬- ”YWCA FASD Key Support Worker Wanda Pelletier \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base.\nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \n  \n*FSI
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/fasd-series-ywca-crabtree-corner-with-wanda-pelletier/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221006T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221006T193000
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CREATED:20220912T165331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T165331Z
UID:31127-1665052200-1665084600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:The INCLUSION Art Show & Sale
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThe INCLUSION Art Show & Sale is the annual profiling event hosted by posAbilities and we’re excited to be back for our 18th year! We look forward to hosting our first hybrid show and we welcome you to join us in-person or from the comfort of your home. \nPaintings • Pottery • Glass • Photography\nIn-Person Show \nOctober 6\, 10:30am-7:30pm\nHeritage Hall – 3102 Main Street\, Vancouver\nAdmission by donation\, fully accessible venue\, ASL interpretation provided \nOnline Show – October 6-13\nVisit: www.inclusionartshow.com
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/the-inclusion-art-show-sale/
LOCATION:Heritage Hall\, 3102 Main St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221011T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20220915T163425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T163425Z
UID:31354-1665475200-1665484200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Family-to-Family Education Course
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nFor families\, significant others and friends of a loved one with a serious mental illness across British Columbia. \nStarting October 11\, 2022 | Online | Free | 8 weeks \n• Info on mental illnesses\n• Treatments & therapies\n• Navigating the B.C. mental health system\n• Compassion-centered communication\n• Handling a crisis\n• Advocating for care\n• Managing negative feelings & self-care \n  \nSIGN UP HERE\n  \nOVERVIEW:\nCourse regularity: 1 session/week\nSession length: 2.5 hours\nCompletion time: 8 weeks\nWho can attend: Families\, significant others\, or friends of a loved one with a serious mental illness\nLocation: Online (Zoom)\nCost: Free
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/family-to-family-education-course/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society":MAILTO:programs@pathwayssmi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221012T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20220106T205420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T191939Z
UID:30657-1665579600-1665583200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Navigating the Early Years
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nFamilies and caregivers of children ages 0-8 are invited to come together in a safe space for camaraderie\, inspiration\, problem solving\, and support. Bring your thoughts\, questions and wonderings to the conversation circle and share and encourage each other. \nOCTOBER 12 TOPIC: Transitioning from summer months to September start-up. Are you thinking about your child transitioning from their child care program to preschool? Preschool to kindergarten? Do you have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting coming up soon? Do you have questions about balancing new routines\, or where to stay connected in your community? \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n*FG
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/navigating-the-early-years-2-2022-10-12/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/navigating-the-early-years-2-2022-10-12/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221012T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20211124T183115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T191819Z
UID:24770-1665590400-1665594000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Understanding our Cities
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \n\n\nHey\, I’m Steph! I used to think that city policies and infrastructure were kind of boring! Who wants to talk about transit? Why should I care about policies? But then I realized I interact with it almost EVERY DAY! Maybe if I knew more I could be involved in making important changes. I have a lot to learn\, and I am hoping you will join me! We will be asking things like: \n-What are the things available to make our city better? \n-People talk about accessibility but what does it mean to city planners? \n-How can we get involved in planning? \n\n\n\n\nFor this event\, you’ll need a phone\, tablet or laptop and the zoom app and proof that you found the clue. \n  \nCLICK TO JOIN MEETING
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/understand-our-cities/2022-10-12/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/understand-our-cities/2022-10-12/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221012T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20221011T183953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T183953Z
UID:31508-1665597600-1665604800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:N PERSON | Real Talk\, Real World: Sexual Health Clinic Tour
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nFor our first Real Talk: Real World event\, we’ll be taking a free\, private group tour of a sexual health clinic! \nAt Real Talk\, Real World\, we go out into the community and build on learning we’ve gained in our Real Talk Hangouts. For our first Real Talk\, Real World\, we will take a free\, private tour of a real sexual health clinic located at 3550 Hastings St E\, Vancouver\, BC V5K 2A7 Ask questions of the clinic staff\, learn about what kinds of things are offered\, and how to get support making an appointment. \nWhat you can expect: We will meet at the clinic\, at 3550 East Hastings Street at 6pm. The tour will take approximately 1 hour. The clinic is a mask-mandatory space. They have extra masks at the front door if you don’t bring one. The clinic is right across from the Kootenay Loop bus loop\, and along the 14\, 28\, 130\, 160\, 222\, and R5 Rapid Bus bus routes. We will get a private\, slow-paced tour of the clinic space You can ask any and all questions you might have about what happens at a sexual health clinic We’ll go through the different kinds of appointments you can make: talking to a nurse about getting birth control\, emergency contraception\, sexual health counseling\, STI testing\, referrals to other spaces\, as well as getting free condoms and lube! The tour will go until 7. After this\, we will head over to a coffee shop to grab a coffee and a snack together if you want to join! \n– If you want to bring a supporter with you\, you’re welcome to! – We do not have ASL interpretation for this event. If you require ASL interpretation\, send us an e-mail at hello@real-talk.org. \n– The venue for this event is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/n-person-real-talk-real-world-sexual-health-clinic-tour/
LOCATION:Sexual Health Clinic\, 3550 Hastings St E\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5K 2A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20220928T171148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T171148Z
UID:31448-1665838800-1665846000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:IN PERSON - A Party for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nYou are invited to an IN PERSON party at the Curiko Studio. This is an opportunity to have fun and celebrate. Relive your favorite childhood party memories such as musical chairs\, pin the tail on the donkey\, and silly races. \nThis event is all about having fun and celebrating each other. We will play classic party games including musical chairs\, pin the tail on the donkey\, and balloon toss. There will also be a card-making station that will give everyone the opportunity to make and receive a card. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/in-person-a-party-for-everyone/
LOCATION:Curiko Studios\, 4924 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20220629T222725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T160530Z
UID:29718-1666184400-1666188000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Find a Mentor\, Be a Mentor
DESCRIPTION:Peer Support. Community\, Resources. There’s an entire community of people out there to connect with and share your experiences with! \n~ “It is nice to just sit with people who get it” ~\nFSIBC Volunteer Resource Parent Daniel Allen \nThe family Support Institute of BC (FSIBC) is the only grassroots peer-to-peer disability organization/community for families and guardians of children with disabilities in BC. FSI has been bringing this community together in welcoming and unique ways since 1985 – be mentored by families you can trust. Join a community like no other! A few of the perks to becoming a volunteer.\n• Get Informed and Inspired\n• Share your resilience with others\n• Access FSI’s curated selection of trusted resources created by the lived experience of families for families\n• Attend community events • Join and co-host online support groups\n• Belonging\n• Be trained to facilitate FSIBC workshops\n• Celebrate \nMeet our awesome Resource Parents. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FSI
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/find-a-mentor-be-a-mentor-3/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221020T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20221012T222609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T222609Z
UID:31719-1666267200-1666272600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:A Pathway to Hope
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend an online presentation by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions on Thursday\, October 20\, at 12 noon. \nThe topic of the presentation will be A Pathway to Hope—BC’s new plan to begin transforming the province’s mental health and substance use service system. \nThe new strategy lays out the government’s 10-year vision for mental health and substance use care\, how the province will support mental health and well-being from youth to adulthood\, and the programs and services available. \nThe presentation will focus on the Integrated Child and Youth Teams and Youth Substance Use-Post-Emergency Response. \n“At the heart of A Pathway to Hope is a powerful determination to make positive\, lasting changes\, so that B.C.’s system of mental health and addictions care works for everyone—no matter who they are\, where they live\, or how much money they make. Our vision is one where every one of us can live in a state of physical\, spiritual\, mental and emotional well-being.”\n– Judy Darcy\, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nPresenters include: \n\nScott Carlson (he/him)\, Director of Child and Youth Partnerships and Planning in the Child\, Youth and Mental Health Policy division of the BC Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions.\nCharlene Yousefi (she/her)\, District Program Developer\, working with the Provincial Support Office of the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions and supporting the implementation of Integrated Child and Youth Teams in Richmond.\nSiv Buchmuller (she/her)\, Senior Policy Analyst in the Child\, Youth and Mental Health Policy division at the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions.\n\nThe presentation will be 45 minutes\, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/a-pathway-to-hope/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221021T173000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20221006T214442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T214442Z
UID:31483-1666368000-1666373400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Friday Night Music with Raymond
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Self Advocates of the Rockies (SAOR) \n  \nClick on this link to join through Google Meets: Meet – ifh-frfu-ybf (google.com)
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/friday-night-music-with-raymond/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221022T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221022T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20221006T214653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T214654Z
UID:31485-1666445400-1666449000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:A Success Story\, By Krystian Shaw- founder of the Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Speaking Up Self Advocacy Society (SUSA)\, Krystian is presenting his newsletter and he will be discussing how his newsletter has been successful during these past 9 years!  \nFor more information about this event\, click here. \n  \nSUSA want to hear from you and get you connected! You can find out about upcoming events by visiting their Face Book page here or by emailing them: speakupkamloops@gmail.com 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/a-success-story-by-krystian-shaw-founder-of-the-kamloops-self-advocate-newsletter/
LOCATION:BIG little Science Centre\, 458 Seymour St\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2C 2G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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ORGANIZER;CN="Speak Up Self Advocacy Awareness Society":MAILTO:speakupkamloops@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20221013T195426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T195426Z
UID:31728-1666771200-1666803600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Moms Stop The Harm - Grief Conference\, Healing After a Substance Use Related Passing
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nPlease join Moms Stop the Harm as we host a “Grief Conference – Healing After a Substance Use Related Passing” from October 26 – 28th\, 2022. Families\, grief supporters and professionals are invited to attend this important conference as we speak to the immeasurable grief families are experiencing from the Toxic Drug Poisoning Crisis taking place across Canada. \nOur keynote speaker is renowned author\, Dr. Alan Wolfelt (Founder & Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition). Participants can expect to participate in a variety of workshops led by well known authors and experts in the field of Bereavement support. The conference will include sessions on supporting youth who have experienced a loss related to substance use and a panel of individuals with lived experience who will share their healing journey of loss and discuss the stigma related to a loss from toxic drug poisoning. Our conference ends with an important session on self care and self compassion in grief \nIf you require financial assistance to attend this event\, please reach out to us at info@momsstoptheharm.com. \n  \nREGISTER HERE FOR $25
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/moms-stop-the-harm-grief-conference-healing-after-a-substance-use-related-passing/2022-10-26/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221026T131500
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20221012T163217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T163217Z
UID:31713-1666785600-1666790100@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Beyond the RDSP
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\n“Ask an Expert – Beyond the RDSP: Financial Planning for People with Disabilities”\, will feature a speaker from Plan Institute\, Disability Alliance BC\, the BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society\, and Disability Without Poverty. We will be discussing the Canada Disability Benefit\, the Disability Tax Credit\, other disability related Income/Tax Benefits\, the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)\, Income Assistance\, and other financial planning considerations. \nThis event will be live-streamed on Plan Institute’s Facebook page and will be recorded privately for registrants only. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nWe encourage you to check out our web page on RDSP Awareness Month which features several resources and social media post templates at the following link: https://www.rdsp.com/rdsp-awareness-month/ \n  \nMore information about RDSP Awareness Month:  \nIn 2014\, the government of BC declared October RDSP Awareness Month to help raise awareness about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). The RDSP is the world’s first savings plan specifically designed for people with disabilities. Even with little to no personal contributions\, there are significant government contributions available to help many Canadians with disabilities to save for their future. \nWe believe that everyone should be talking about the RDSP\, but unfortunately\, we know this isn’t the case. Even with the financial security that it can provide\, many people who qualify still don’t have an RDSP. Many Canadians know about or take advantage of RRSPs or RESPs\, but far fewer people know about the RDSP. \nOnly about 31% of people who are approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and are aged 0-49 have opened an RDSP (49 is the cutoff for opening an RDSP and being able to receive government contributions). Being approved for the DTC is the most important thing to have before you can open an RDSP. \nIf you or someone you know has a disability\, we encourage you to find out more. Contact your financial institution\, our website\, or Access RDSP for more information. \n  \nMore information about the Access RDSP partnership:  \nAccess RDSP is a partnership between Plan Institute\, BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) and Disability Alliance BC (DABC). The purpose of the program is to increase uptake of the RDSP by helping people learn about\, become eligible for and open an account. We provide support and resources for every step of the way. BCANDS provides one-on-one direct service for Indigenous peoples. All our services are free! \nThe RDSP is a great resource for those it benefits\, yet many still face barriers trying to access it. For example\, a doctor can charge a fee for filling out a DTC application. We continue to advocate for positive changes that will make the RDSP more accessible.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/ask-an-expert-beyond-the-rdsp/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20220928T161900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T161900Z
UID:31432-1666789200-1666796400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Transitioning to Adulthood Series: Application to PWD and My Self Serve
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nJoin the Family Support Institute and Special Guest Speakersb on our upcoming zoom presentation to learn about the PWD Application and My Self Serve registration process. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FG
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/transitioning-to-adulthood-series-application-to-pwd-and-my-self-serve-2/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221029T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20221024T181011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T181011Z
UID:32074-1667030400-1667037600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Science World: Sensory Friendly Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Friendly Mornings are inclusive events for individuals and families with neurodiverse or accessibility needs. Guests can explore our exhibits and galleries in a comfortable\, welcoming and less crowded environment. Wherever possible\, exhibits will have adjusted operations and lowered volume levels from 8–10am. Volume levels and exhibit operations will return to their usual settings at 10am\, when we open to the public. Guests are welcome to stay and explore Science World as long as they wish. \nFrom 8–10am\, Sensory Friendly guests can enjoy these amenities:\n\nAccess to galleries and exhibits before we open to the public at 10am\nLight and sound modifications\nDesignated sensory break room\nCentre Stage show with reduced noise\nAdditional signage\n\nResources for your visit:\n\nSensory map for regular operations\nActivity Storybook\nNoise cancelling earmuffs (available for loan on a first-come\, first-served basis)\n\nTickets:\n\nTickets are limited and we encourage all guests to purchase tickets or register in advance\n$12 plus tax per person\nRegistration is free for Science World Members\nPlease note: an adult attendant/caregiver who is supervising a visitor with disabilities will receive a complimentary daytime general admission (1:1 ratio) upon arrival and does not need to purchase a ticket or register in advance\n\n  \nBOOK TICKETS HERE\n  \nUpcoming Sensory Friendly Mornings:\n• Saturday\, October 29\, 2022\n• Saturday\, January 28\, 2023\n• Saturday\, April 29\, 2023\nSensory Friendly Mornings would not be possible without the generous support of:\nAmes Family Foundation
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/science-world-sensory-friendly-mornings/2022-10-29/
LOCATION:Science World\, 1455 Quebec Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 3Z7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221029T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20221027T204651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T204651Z
UID:32112-1667069100-1667073600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Parade of Lost Souls | In Person
DESCRIPTION:Get in your costume for this annual Halloween parade experience in East Vancouver! \nMeet Sarah (in her Curiko hat and alien costume) and Steph at the front entrance to Britannia Community Centre at 6:45pm so we can head to the Parade of Lost Souls together! (Please be on time as the parade starts at 7pm one block away) There will be live music & performances\, interactive art and creative displays all along the parade route around the Britannia community centre. \nWear a costume or fun hat! (The theme of the Parade is an Intergalactic Disco but all kinds of costumes are welcome)! The parade takes place outside so dress for the weather. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE HERE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/parade-of-lost-souls-in-person/
LOCATION:Britannia Community Centre\, 1661 Napier St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221102T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221102T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045717
CREATED:20221027T205947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T205947Z
UID:32121-1667403000-1667412000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Hiking Group | In Person
DESCRIPTION:Meet up with fellow nature lovers and walk together in Stanley Park! \nMeet up in person for a short group hike exploring and getting comfortable in the beautiful Lower Mainland nature.\nWe will meet at Spokes Bicycle Rental and walk to Stanley Park from there! \nHike Details \nMeeting Location \nDress for the weather – bring a raincoat just in case of rain. Closed-toed shoes that you are comfortable walking in. A full water bottle. Snacks. Backpack to keep all other materials in. Everything you bring should comfortably fit in your backpack. Natural forested environment. Can be busy with hikers. Might be dogs on leash. The entire experience is outside and weather in the area can change quickly – be prepared for rain. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/monthly-hiking-group-in-person/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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