June 17th, 2011
Today’s Contents:
BACI Events
Events and Items of Interest in Burnaby NewWest
Strike Update: No job action can occur until essential services negotiations are complete. For more information please read THE LETTER TO FAMILES and for ongoing updates please phone the information line for a recorded message: 604.292.1275 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 604.292.1275 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
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BACI’s Summer BBQ! BACI’s annual Summer Bar-B-Q is almost here! Join us for fun, free food and good company! Everyone is welcome! Because of reduced parking, a shuttle will run from the west side of the 8 Rinks parking lot.
WHEN: Friday, June 24, 2011, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
WHERE: BACI’s Still Creek Centre parking lot, 2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby
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Building Connections: BACI’s Family Resource Drop-In. It’s 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 (Please see THE FLYER for the exact dates)
WHERE: 7622 12th Avenue in Burnaby (childcare portable at 12th Ave Elementary) Please see THE FLYER for more information on the program.
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Music on Mondays: Will be continuing through the summer on Monday July 4th and Monday August 8th. Please see THE FLYER for more information.
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Events and Items of Interest for Burnaby New West:
Young Variety Presents Red Carpet Makeover Day: This is a mother/daughter makeover day for girls who have special needs and their mothers. This event is organized by Young Variety Volunteers. Vist THE WEBSITE for more information.
WHEN: Saturday, June 25th – 12pm – 4pm
WHERE: Blanche Macdonald Centre – 100-555 W 12th Ave, Vancouver (City Square)
RSVP: Space is limited. Please RSVP to Maureen Curtis at maureen.curtis@variety.bc.ca.
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Giving in Action Society: The Society has received more funds from (MCFD) and the Vancouver Foundation and is pleased to announce that they are now accepting applications for the Children and Youth with Special Needs Fund. Established in 2006, the Children and Youth with Special Needs (CYSN) Fund provides grants to families who have children or youth (under 19) with special needs living at home. Please visit THE WEBSITE for information on eligibility and the application form.
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Epilepsy Society of BC, June 14th newsletter: Includes a request for feedback on NEW epilepsy medication for adults and summer camp subsidy information.
http://www.bcepilepsy.com/eNews/eNews06091101.aspx
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Updates from BCACL: See all the updates and media reports about the ongoing crisis in funding in Community Living at the BCACL WEBSITE.
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Good news from CACL: The recent federal budget had some good news for families who are caretakers for children and loved ones with disabilities. See THE PRESS RELEASE and visit the CACL WEBSITE.
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Burnaby Parent Support Circles: Parent support circles are hosted by parents trained by the Parent Support Services Society of BC. Burnaby Circles are available in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Learn new ways to nurture and love your child. Find understanding, support and encouragement to be the parent you want to be. Please see THE FLYER for more information and who to contact to join a circle.
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 web: www.gobaci.com
