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SUMMARY:Live Music Group!
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThrough this one-hour zoom call\, join Chris and Zadok’s live guitar playing and singing! Sing or dance along\, make requests and enjoy this dynamic duo! \nJoin hosts Chris and Zadok for a singalong. You can make requests and listen as Chris and Zadok play the guitar. Feel free to singalong or listen and enjoy the tunes. Connect with others. \nFor this event\, you’ll need a phone\, tablet or laptop and the zoom app. \nCLICK HERE TO JOIN
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/music-group-with-chris-and-zadok/2024-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/music-group-with-chris-and-zadok/2024-10-16/
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SUMMARY:Meditation Explorers: Looking Inward Together
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 4-week cohort (online zoom sessions)\, where we will be exploring and practicing meditation in different ways! At Curiko\, a cohort is a group experience that runs consecutively for a certain amount of weeks so we can connect\, explore and grow together. \nDuring this 4-week cohort\, we will explore soft eye meditation\, breath meditation and body scanning\, plus share about each other’s experiences with meditation. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/meditation-explorers-looking-inward-together/2024-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20241001T182327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T182327Z
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SUMMARY:Song Sharing Circle
DESCRIPTION:In this experience\, we will be connecting to ourselves and each other through the medium of song. We may be singing\, discussing\, and listening to songs of all genres. This experience will be hosted by a music therapy intern and song enthusiast who believes in the healing power of music. All levels of musical experience are welcome! \nActivities in this group will include singing\, playing instruments\, drawing\, listening to songs\, and discussing them. Please note that all genres and varieties of music will be welcome here! \nThis experience is in-person! You’ll meet your host in Burnaby\, British Columbia\, near Metrotown! The exact address will be sent to you when the host confirms the experience! \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/song-sharing-circle/2024-10-14/
LOCATION:Curiko Studios\, 4924 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20231129T210522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T210522Z
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SUMMARY:MJ's Virtual Karaoke Room
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nEveryone is welcome for this weekly experience of singing hosted by MJ. Sing your heart out and cheer others on in MJ’s virtual Karaoke room! \nEvery Friday join MJ for an hour of Virtual Karaoke. You will take turns picking a song and unmuting yourself to sing. At the end\, you will choose a song together and sing as a group! This is a fun and supportive environment to sing and socialize. \nThis experience takes place over zoom. Host MJ will share their screen so everyone will see the song lyrics There will be loud music and you will hear Zoom people singing. \n  \nBOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/mjs-virtual-karaoke-room/2024-10-11/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241010T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
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SUMMARY:Comic Creation Cohort: Exploring Narratives by Making Your Own Comic
DESCRIPTION:6-Week Cohort: Thursdays from Oct.10-Nov.14 with Scarlet Wings Kaili. Explore the process to make & assemble our comic anthology together! Only 10 spots available! First 3 sessions are online & last 3 sessions in-person in Burnaby or Vancouver location. Email littlewoo@curiko.ca for more info! No experience needed\, for those new to comic creation! \nWe’ll explore storytelling\, character development\, panel layouts\, lettering and more to make and assemble our comic anthology together! First 3 sessions are online and last 3 sessions will be held in-person either in a Burnaby or Vancouver location (near transit lines). No experience needed – this is geared towards those who are new to comic creation. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE\n  \n\nYour Host\, Scarlet Wings Kaili \n\nI’m an autistic comic artist and illustrator living with chronic illness. Since graduating from Emily Carr University of Art and Design\, I’ve been working on a mental health and fantasy graphic novel series\, Halfsoul. My various other projects have also included working on addiction resources\, music videos and contributing to many comic anthologies (as I will probably continue creating comics even after the world ends).
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/comic-creation-cohort-exploring-narratives-by-making-your-own-comic/2024-10-10/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241010T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20241001T193808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T193808Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Efficacy: Developing the belief that you can do the thing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 6-week cohort (online zoom sessions)\, where we will be exploring Self-Efficacy and building positive neurodivergent identities! At Curiko\, a cohort is a group experience that runs consecutively for a certain amount of weeks so we can connect\, explore and grow together. \nWe will be exploring Self-Efficacy and building positive neurodivergent identities! \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE\n  \n\nYour Host\, Alicia \n\nI’m a late-diagnosed neurodivergent spoonie (someone who is chronically ill) who enjoys learning about psychology and personal development. I share executive functioning tips and strategies on Instagram as @theniftyneuron. My posts focus on skills like planning\, prioritization\, time management\, and getting things done with a differently-designed mind. I have an MSc in Audiology & Speech Sciences and experience working with individuals with communication disabilities from when I used to be a speech-language pathologist. I have two cats and like to spend my time reading\, writing\, and working on my Etsy shop.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/self-efficacy-developing-the-belief-that-you-can-do-the-thing/2024-10-10/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
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UID:41776-1728500400-1728507600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Curiosity Trip to Cloudscape Comics Society
DESCRIPTION:Limited spots are available! On this Curiosity trip\, we will visit Cloudscape Comics Society (Vancouver-based comics publisher and an artist collective) to learn about their history & join their drawing meetup! They’re near Fraser/41st (exact address given after you register). Note: The space has stairs so is not wheelchair accessible. \nAt 7pm\, we will learn about their history and see some of the comics they have published. At 7:30pm\, we will join their drawing meetup to explore self-expression and socialize! \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/curiosity-trip-to-cloudscape-comics-society/
LOCATION:Cloudscape Comics\, 5955 Ross St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5W 1T7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20231025T222025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T222025Z
UID:41712-1728489600-1728493200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Exploring Friendship
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThis experience is to discuss all things friendship. We will talk about making friends and discover some tools that go hand in hand with maintaining happy long friendships. \nWhat Will You Do?\nEach week we will go into a different topic of friendship. We might be discussing boundaries\, navigating friend groups or when to give out your phone number! Come by and learn a little with us. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/exploring-friendship/2024-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20210629T205243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T205243Z
UID:41703-1728471600-1728475200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Live Music Group!
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThrough this one-hour zoom call\, join Chris and Zadok’s live guitar playing and singing! Sing or dance along\, make requests and enjoy this dynamic duo! \nJoin hosts Chris and Zadok for a singalong. You can make requests and listen as Chris and Zadok play the guitar. Feel free to singalong or listen and enjoy the tunes. Connect with others. \nFor this event\, you’ll need a phone\, tablet or laptop and the zoom app. \nCLICK HERE TO JOIN
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/music-group-with-chris-and-zadok/2024-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/music-group-with-chris-and-zadok/2024-10-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20241001T183355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T183355Z
UID:41770-1728396000-1728399600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Meditation Explorers: Looking Inward Together
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 4-week cohort (online zoom sessions)\, where we will be exploring and practicing meditation in different ways! At Curiko\, a cohort is a group experience that runs consecutively for a certain amount of weeks so we can connect\, explore and grow together. \nDuring this 4-week cohort\, we will explore soft eye meditation\, breath meditation and body scanning\, plus share about each other’s experiences with meditation. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/meditation-explorers-looking-inward-together/2024-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20241001T182849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T182849Z
UID:41763-1728306000-1728309600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:y(O)ur Care!
DESCRIPTION:A bi-monthly meet up to talk wellness strategies. \nThis experience happens twice a month (at the start and at the end). We will begin with some gentle movements before having conversations on self care and community care. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE\n  \n\nYour Host\, Shully\nHi\, I’m Shully (she/they) I’m a 28 year old Black queer chronically sick person. I love moving and figuring out different ways to connect my mind & body.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/your-care/2024-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20241001T182327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T182327Z
UID:41751-1728306000-1728309600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Song Sharing Circle
DESCRIPTION:In this experience\, we will be connecting to ourselves and each other through the medium of song. We may be singing\, discussing\, and listening to songs of all genres. This experience will be hosted by a music therapy intern and song enthusiast who believes in the healing power of music. All levels of musical experience are welcome! \nActivities in this group will include singing\, playing instruments\, drawing\, listening to songs\, and discussing them. Please note that all genres and varieties of music will be welcome here! \nThis experience is in-person! You’ll meet your host in Burnaby\, British Columbia\, near Metrotown! The exact address will be sent to you when the host confirms the experience! \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/song-sharing-circle/2024-10-07/
LOCATION:Curiko Studios\, 4924 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20231129T210522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181607Z
UID:38469-1728046800-1728050400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:MJ's Virtual Karaoke Room
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nEveryone is welcome for this weekly experience of singing hosted by MJ. Sing your heart out and cheer others on in MJ’s virtual Karaoke room! \nEvery Friday join MJ for an hour of Virtual Karaoke. You will take turns picking a song and unmuting yourself to sing. At the end\, you will choose a song together and sing as a group! This is a fun and supportive environment to sing and socialize. \nThis experience takes place over zoom. Host MJ will share their screen so everyone will see the song lyrics There will be loud music and you will hear Zoom people singing. \n  \nBOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/mjs-virtual-karaoke-room/2024-10-04/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20231025T222025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181155Z
UID:37604-1727884800-1727888400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Exploring Friendship
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThis experience is to discuss all things friendship. We will talk about making friends and discover some tools that go hand in hand with maintaining happy long friendships. \nWhat Will You Do?\nEach week we will go into a different topic of friendship. We might be discussing boundaries\, navigating friend groups or when to give out your phone number! Come by and learn a little with us. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/exploring-friendship/2024-10-02/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20210629T205243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181010Z
UID:21118-1727866800-1727870400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Live Music Group!
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThrough this one-hour zoom call\, join Chris and Zadok’s live guitar playing and singing! Sing or dance along\, make requests and enjoy this dynamic duo! \nJoin hosts Chris and Zadok for a singalong. You can make requests and listen as Chris and Zadok play the guitar. Feel free to singalong or listen and enjoy the tunes. Connect with others. \nFor this event\, you’ll need a phone\, tablet or laptop and the zoom app. \nCLICK HERE TO JOIN
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/music-group-with-chris-and-zadok/2024-10-02/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/music-group-with-chris-and-zadok/2024-10-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240926T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20240820T211439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T211439Z
UID:41353-1727375400-1727379000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:"Comedy Doula" Screening & Stand-up Intro | Chilliwack
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered about what it takes to do stand-up comedy? Find out by watching the short documentary “The Comedy Doula”\, showing how Jan Bannister takes students through the process of learning stand-up. Afterwards\, we will challenge you to try it! Anyone can be empowered to be vulnerable and laughter can be the best medicine. \n\n\nWhat Will You Do?\nCome to the Sardis Library Community Room to watch this documentary. You will laugh and feel empowered as you see the students deal with their own vulnerabilities. The documentary has strong language\, deals with topics like suicide\, homosexuality\, racism\, and death. After the film\, challenge yourself to create your own bit of stand-up comedy with the help of one of Jan’s students. Stand-up comedy can feel very revealing and scary but we will endeavour to create a most supportive environment. \n\n\n\n\nThis experience is in-person!\nYou’ll meet your host in Chilliwack\, British Columbia\, near the area below! The exact address will be sent to you when the host confirms the experience! \n\nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/comedy-doula-screening-stand-up-intro-chilliwack/
LOCATION:Sardis Library Community Room\, 5819 Tyson Rd\, Chilliwack\, BC\, V2R 3R6
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20240820T210343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T210343Z
UID:41347-1726322400-1726331400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Rice Kheer: Make & Enjoy a Pakistani Dessert
DESCRIPTION:Come help Muhummad make the Pakistani dessert Rice Kheer and Chai tea. You will learn and taste one of Muhammad’s family recipes passed on to him from his Grandma. After you cook\, you will enjoy your desert while listening to Pakistani music and chatting. This recipe CONTAINs ALMONDS and DAIRY. \n\n\nWhat Will You Do?\nThis recipe includes measuring ingredients\, mixing\, and stirring over heat. You will learn the recipe and have a chance to help out. While cooking there will be a strong smell of warm milk and sugar. You will get a chance to try the dessert and chair tea. \n\n\n\n\nThis experience is in-person!\nYou’ll meet your host in Burnaby\, British Columbia\, near the area below! The exact address will be sent to you when the host confirms the experience! \n\nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/rice-kheer-make-enjoy-a-pakistani-dessert/
LOCATION:Curiko Studios\, 4924 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240829T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20240820T205610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T205610Z
UID:41344-1724958000-1724963400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Creative Writing for Positivity
DESCRIPTION:reative writing for the experienced writers and those who would like to try. All are invited to play with words to create and experience positivity. \nThere will be a few positive writing prompts\, a bit of guidance\, and time to write and share. This experience is not about critiquing\, but simply writing for enjoyment\, and supporting each other. \n  \nBOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/creative-writing-for-positivity-2/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240829T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240829T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20240820T205150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T205204Z
UID:41340-1724943600-1724949000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Curiosity Trip to Zine Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Limited spots are available! On this Curiosity Field trip to the Vancouver Art Gallery\, we will explore the exhibit about grassroots zines and their impact on subcultures such as punk and street culture to conceptual\, queer and feminist art. (We will take a short walk through the Monochrome exhibit for those who missed it last month and then have quiet time to read some zines and do a bit of group discussion.) \nBOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/curiosity-trip-to-zine-exhibit/
LOCATION:Vancouver Art Gallery\, 750 Hornby Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20240820T204704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T204719Z
UID:41334-1724781600-1724785200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Laughter Yoga | Prince George
DESCRIPTION:Laughter Yoga is a blend of gentle movement deep breathing\, and laughter. Laughter creates a happy chemistry in the body that yoga can help enhance. This type of yoga will connect you to a lighter and more carefree side of self-growth. This experience will allow you to explore your spiritual connection to yourself and your environment through humor. \n\n\nWhat Will You Do?\nYou will be learning the basics of yoga centered around humor\, laughter\, and openness. We will be taking talking breaks throughout the yoga session. These talks will be about the importance of humor in our everyday lives. We will also be taking clapping breaks; these are meant to prevent you from becoming too distracted by noises around you. This experience is meant to help you feel and experience spirituality in a light and open way. \n\n\n\n\nThis experience is in-person!\nYou’ll meet your host in Prince George\, British Columbia\, near the area below! The exact address will be sent to you when the host confirms the experience! \n\nBOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/laughter-yoga-prince-george/
LOCATION:curiko
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20240618T214101Z
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SUMMARY:Cozy Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:A space to talk about wellness tools and strategies for strengthening connection. \nWhat Will You Do?\ncome warm\, come as you are! a place to talk wellness tools and strategies that strengthens our self connection and connection to others. \n  \nBOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/cozy-gatherings/2024-06-27/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240624T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20240618T215927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T215927Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Gardening
DESCRIPTION:This experience will happen a few times over the course of the summer. You’re welcome to come to any or all of the dates. We will be doing gardening in a raised planter and talking about plants as we go. We will be planting some seeds and connecting with one another and watching as things grow. \nDuring this experience you will hear the sounds of nature; you will see plants. You will be working with your hands using small tools. You will feel soil under your nails or can use gardening gloves if you want. There’ll be time to rest at the garden bench and have a chat. \nThe exact address will be sent to you when the host confirms the experience! \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/summer-gardening/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240623T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20240618T215411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T215411Z
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SUMMARY:Summertime Festivities│Dragon Boat Races
DESCRIPTION:Come watch some of the races during North America’s biggest Dragon Boat Festival. We’ll get together to watch some of the races during the daytime. If you’re interested in other parts of the festival\, there are food trucks\, live performances\, and many attractions. We’ll meet at 11:30am at the Tim Horton’s near the Skytrain Station. \nWe’ll get together to watch the Dragon Boat races. If you’d like to grab a snack from any of the vendors\, please bring money to do so. \n  \nBOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/summertime-festivities%e2%94%82dragon-boat-races/
LOCATION:Science World Skytrain Station\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240622T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240622T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20240618T215114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T215114Z
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SUMMARY:Summertime Festivities│Dragon Boat Drone Show
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever seen a drone show in the night sky? Join us to watch the Dragon Boat Festival drone show overtop False Creek near Science World. We will meet at the Tim Horton’s next to the Skytrain Station and head over together to the viewing area. The show is scheduled to start after sunset around 9:30pm. \nWe’ll watch the drone show by Science World. If you’d like to come early\, there is a full program of events happening as part of the Dragon Boat Festival. \n  \nBOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/summertime-festivities%e2%94%82dragon-boat-drone-show/
LOCATION:Science World\, 1455 Quebec Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 3Z7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240621T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20240618T214653Z
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SUMMARY:National Indigenous Peoples Day
DESCRIPTION:June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Join Curiko at this public celebration in Civic Square (Burnaby). The festivities run all afternoon and feature an Indigenous artisans market\, activities for the whole family\, and a variety of performances\, including dance\, modern and traditional music\, spoken word\, storytelling\, and more. \nThis is a public event. Join Curiko to take part in it together. We’ll walk around and explore at our own pace. We’ll listen to and watch Indigenous performances including spoken word\, music\, storytelling and dancing. \nBOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE\n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/national-indigenous-peoples-day/
LOCATION:Civic Square\, 1600 Willingdon Avenue\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5H 4N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20240618T214101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T214101Z
UID:40591-1718888400-1718892000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Cozy Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:A space to talk about wellness tools and strategies for strengthening connection. \nWhat Will You Do?\ncome warm\, come as you are! a place to talk wellness tools and strategies that strengthens our self connection and connection to others. \n  \nBOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/cozy-gatherings/2024-06-20/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20240417T212440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T212440Z
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SUMMARY:Chicken: An Inclusive Short Film
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nJoin us for an exclusive screening of the short film Chicken starring Leo Award winning actor Aaron Waddingham\, who happens to have Down syndrome. Following the film\, take part in a live Q&A with Aaron and Lucy McNulty\, writer\, director\, and co-star of Chicken. \nI am an award-winning actor. I won a Leo Award for Best Male Performance for my role in the short film Chicken. I also appeared in a Nintendo commercial and I work as a hype man for the Vancouver Canucks. \nThis event will include a 14-minute film screening followed by a 30-minute Q&A session. You will be able to submit your own questions for Aaron and Lucy online. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/chicken-an-inclusive-short-film/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20240417T210741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T210741Z
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SUMMARY:Friendly Feedback Sessions
DESCRIPTION:If 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 some friendly 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  \nBOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/friendly-feedback-sessions/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20240417T210033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T210033Z
UID:39726-1713700800-1713715200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Elephant in the Room
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nCome by for a free warm drink and a snack and join us for a facilitated conversation that invites you to get curious about a stranger! Why?  \nWe’re taught to be polite with strangers and avoid disagreements – but keeping our distance can also make us feel a little lonely and disconnected. What if we could invite our elephant friends into the room\, and practice engaging with strangers in more meaningful ways ? \nJoin Steph and Aaniya and the Neighbourhood Organizers to foster more moments of connection between neighbours who don’t yet know each other\, and might be quite different to one another! \nThe Neighbourhood Organizers want you to get curious about different perspectives! Together we hope to challenge distrust for difference. This event is drop in so you can come and go as you please! As a guest you get to decide the level of depth that you want to go. Will you be a fly on the wall and just listen in? Will you be a mouse and start with the easy stuff? Will you be a cat and get curious with some more challenging questions? Or will you be a courageous lion and ask about controversial topics! \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/elephant-in-the-room/
LOCATION:Convivial Cafe & Bakery\, 680 Leg in Boot Square\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 4B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240411T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094538
CREATED:20240306T215114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T215114Z
UID:39604-1712829600-1712835000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Crafting Your Interior Design Vision
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nHave you ever wanted to uncover your inner designer? In this experience we’ll learn about mood boards\, which are a way to create a sense of mood and style for a space. We’ll look at some different examples of mood boards and afterwards\, we’ll work to create our own personal mood boards. We’ll think about designing on a budget and how to create cohesive looks. \nIn a group setting\, you’ll work with magazine cut outs to create mood boards based on things that inspire you. You’ll have the opportunity to think about different types of rooms (for example living rooms\, bedrooms\, dining rooms)\, what pieces of furniture and accessories you typically find in those rooms\, and how you’d like to style those spaces. \nYou’ll meet your host in Burnaby! The exact address will be sent to you when the host confirms the experience! \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE\n  \nThe space is wheelchair accessible however the front ramp is narrow and there are no automatic doors. Let the host know if you have any accessibility needs. \nThis experience takes place nearby Metrotown in Burnaby. Expect loud traffic sounds. There is one bathroom. Large open space.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/crafting-your-interior-design-vision/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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