May 6th, 2011
Dear parents and family members,
Spring at last! Not only are my tulips blooming but I have mallards with spring fever nesting in my back yard. There are also noticeably fewer events and workshops for families as we get closer to the summer break. I am taking a few weeks holiday as well so I won’t be emailing or printing the news again until June.
You may have noticed that I am posting flyers in a new location, our soon to be live BACI Family Support & Advocacy BLOG. While the site can not yet be found using search engines (that feature is coming soon) you can access the site and find an updated Calendar, current and previous Newsletters.
BACI EVENTS:
Building Connections: BACI’s Family Resource Drop-In is a fun time for children to express themselves through music, as well as a great time for parents/caregivers to socialize and build support networks.
WHEN: third Saturday of every month, from 10:00 AM to Noon
WHERE: 7622 12th Avenue in Burnaby (childcare portable at 12th Ave Elementary) Please see THE FLYER for more information.
Next Music on Mondays: Monday, June 6th, 6 PM, 7724 Royal Oak. Please see THE FLYER for more information.
Next Chinese Parent Support Group: Saturday, May 14th, 6:30 PM, 7716 Royal Oak. Please see THE FLYER for more information.
BACI BLAST: The latest news includes a story on Accreditation. BACI is getting ready for the accreditation process that begins May 16. Read what’s new at BACI in the BLAST.
Events and items of interest for Burnaby/New West:
Burnaby Day Camp Skills and Explorations:
The dates for this program have changed from the flyer that was distributed, so you have NOT missed this program. Registration is ongoing and your fee will be pro-rated.
WHEN: Sundays, 9am-12:30pm, *new dates* May 1st to June 12th, 2011
WHERE: Bonsor Community Centre, 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby
COST: 6 sessions, $87.15 (to be pro-rated for late registration)
Burnaby Parks & Recreation Barcode: 241981
Please see THE FLYER for program details but note that the flyer has the wrong dates.
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Families promoting employment first: Learn about employment first thinking for families who have children with developmental disabilities.
WHEN: Session 1 – Thursday, May 12, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Session 2 - Thursday, May 19, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
WHERE: Simon Fraser Society for Community Living, 1551 Salisbury Avenue, Port Coquitlam (1 block North of Prairie Avenue & ½ block West of Coast Meridian Road)
Register: Contact Cathy Anthony at 604-525-9494 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 604-525-9494 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or canthony@sfscl.org by Friday, May 6, 2011. Please see THE FLYER for more information.
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Queens Park Garage Sale: The residents of Queens Park invite everyone to come “sale-ing” on May 7th. Organizations raising funds at the various sites include the Stephen Lewis Foundation, Canuck Place, the Humane Society and many child and youth sports teams and social groups.
WHEN: Saturday, May 7th, 9 AM – 4 PM
WHERE: Queens Park Neighbourhood, New Westminster (1st St to 5th St between Royal and 8th Avenues)
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A Social Life: A NEW drop-in Social group for parents and youth 14 – 24 years of age with an intellectual/developmental disability. Parents or caregivers must attend with the child. Next Group is Sunday May 8th. Keep updated on the group at their Facebook page.
WHEN: Sundays, March 13 – June 12th, 2 PM – 4 PM
WHERE: New Westminster Youth Centre, 620 – 8th Street, New Westminster
REGISTRATION: FREE Please see THE FLYER for more information.
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DIGA Gardening Workshop: Besides hosting workshops, DIGA also has urban community garden plots available for people with disabilities who would like to garden. Some plots are raised and are wheelchair accessible.
A wonderful basket of annuals: with Joan Miller.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 11th, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
WHERE: Greenhouse in Queen’s Park, New Westminster
COST: $10 Includes all materials Please see THE FLYER for more information.
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Burnaby SPCA Annual Open House: In addition to featuring pets looking for loving homes, activities at the Burnaby SPCA Annual Open House will include a pet photo booth, pooch paw painting, cake, balloons and a draw for a BC SPCA package.
WHEN: Sunday, May 15, 11 AM to 3 PM
WHERE: Burnaby BC SPCA, 3202 Norland Avenue, Burnaby.
Please see THE WEBSITE for more information.
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The Vancouver East chapter of the “Parents of Youth with Disabilities in Transition” group is now in full swing! This is an information, networking and support group for parents of youth with disabilities who are transitioning to adulthood (grades 10, 11, 12). Hosted by families who have ‘been there, done that!’ There is also limited space available with a youth leader for childcare.
WHEN: Monday, May 16th, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
WHERE: Britannia Community Services Centre, 1661 Napier Street (off Commercial)
RSVP: Please see THE FLYER for more information or to register for the youth group.
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Story Power Workshop: with David Roche and Marlena Blavin. Storytelling workshops for self-advocates and families. Learn story-telling skills to boost your advocacy efforts. Hosted by the Family Support Institute (FSI).
WHEN: Saturday June 11th, 2011, 9 AM – 3 PM
WHERE: BACI Still Creek, 2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby
COST: FREE!! Lunch and refreshments included. Please see THE FLYER for more information.
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41st Annual Operation Trackshoes: We welcome both trained athletes who wish to compete against others similarly prepared, and those people with no prior training who just wish to have a lot of fun. All events and activities are targeted to specific age groups.
WHEN: Friday June 10th to Sunday June 12th
WHERE: Camosun College, 3100 Foul Bay Road, Victoria
Please see THE WEBSITE for all the details on registration and cost.
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Moving from talk to action: Youth in BC A First Call forum to take stock of youth well-being in BC
WHEN: Friday, June 17th, 9 AM – 4 PM
WHERE: Vancouver Community College, 250 Pender St, Vancouver
COST: Please see THE FLYER for registration information.
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Steps Forward – BC Initiative for Inclusive Post-Secondary Education: now accepting applications for Simon Fraser University for Sept 2011. STEPS Forward supports adults with developmental disabilities to go to their local college or university regardless of their level of ability or designation label.
For more information please see THE WEBSITE or contact Jessica Humphrey at jessica@steps-forward.org or t: 250.884.1298 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 250.884.1298 end_of_the_skype_highlighting .
Advocacy Issues:
*New* BCACL Responds to Minister of Social Development: See THE LETTER to Minister Harry Bloy.
BACI Family Information and Support contacts:
Sarah Baumbush: 778.319.8252 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 778.319.8252 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Carol Stinson: 604.763.5667 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 604.763.5667 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
John Tsang: 604.928.8289 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 604.928.8289 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
BACI Family Information and Support
Family Gathering Place
7716 Royal Oak Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5J 4K4
fax: 604.439.0363 blog: http://family.baci.webfactional.com/ web: www.gobaci.com
