November 18, 2011
BACI Parent Information and Support E-Newsletter for November 18th, 2011
BACI EVENTS:
BACI Senior’s Committee Fall Luncheon: For our senior members, their sons and daughters and friends/supporters of the families.
WHEN: Sunday November 20th, 1 – 3 PM
WHERE: BACI Still Creek Centre, 2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby
RSVP: Bridget 604-942-0631, Habiba: 604-299-7872 – ext. 1 or Ilona: 604-299-7872 – ext. 2
Please see THE FLYER for more information.
BACI Family Skating Party: Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss this new Christmas family fun event! Burnaby Parks and Recreation has promised that ice sledges will be available for families to try and there will be extra parks staff to support non-skaters. BACI will have a table in the lobby for free refreshments during the event. Bring the whole family!
WHEN: Friday, December 9th 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
WHERE: Kensington Arena, 6159 Curtis St, just west of Sperling Avenue
COST: FREE! BACI will pay the entrance fees for a family of four.
RSVP: This is a scheduled Burnaby Parks and Recreation event and they would like families to pre-register so please rsvp to Sarah Baumbusch Sarah.baumbusch@gobaci.com or Carol Stinson family.services@gobaci.com.
BACI Children’s Services Fundraiser: Make your Christmas shopping so much easier by ordering your Purdy’s Chocolates on-line. A portion of the proceeds will go to support children’s programming at BACI.
WHEN: order from now to November 10th for pick up at Still Creek Centre after December 6th
WHERE: http://www.purdysgpp.com/
HOW: On the group page click on “sign up as a group member” and use the group number 10150. The ordering process is simple with a good on-line catalogue with descriptions. You can pay with Visa or Mastercard and you will be notified when your order is ready for pick up.
WHY: It is for a good cause and this is soooo easy! No crowds, no parking, no hauling heavy bags around a mall. PLUS you get a card for 25% off of your purchases at the Purdy’s store on Kingsway for the next year. I saved a bundle on my Easter Candy last year!
BACI Chinese Parent Support Group: NO MEETING IN DECEMBER. Next meeting will be January 14th, 2012 6:30 PM, 7716 Royal Oak. Please see THE FLYER for general information and contact John Tsang for information on the speaker.
BACI Music Appreciation: DATE CHANGE, Next Music on Mondays is Monday December 12th, 6 PM, 7724 Royal Oak. Please see THE FLYER for more information.
BACI BLAST features new stories on BACI family programs. Visit THE BLAST for these and more articles about the good things happening around BACI.
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Events and items of interest for Burnaby/New West:
Burnaby Civic Election: Don’t forget to vote!
WHEN: Saturday November 19th Voting places are open 8 AM – 8 PM.
WHERE: You should have received voting place notifications in your mail or you can call City Hall for more information at 604.294.7088 or visit the website: www.burnaby.ca/election
A Social Life, the Youth Social Group: This youth and parent Social Group meets the second and fourth Sunday every month.
WHEN: Next group is Sunday November 27, 2 PM – 4 PM
WHERE: New Westminster Youth Centre, 620 8th Street, New Westminster
For more information please contact Stephanie Frey: asociallife@yahoo.com or call 604.765.9784. Visit the group’s WEBSITE for more information.
Evening Coffee & Dessert Social: Are you the parent or caregiver of a child, teen or young adult family member who has special needs? So are we! Come and join us!
WHEN: Wednesday, November 23rd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Simon Fraser Society for Community Living, 204 Blue Mountain, Coquitlam
(northwest corner of Lougheed & Blue Mountain, parking at rear of building)
RSVP: To Rachel leNobel at rlenobel@sfscl.org or call 604-525-9494
Epilepsy in Canada, what’s new: Four speakers on the latest findings, future directions and personal experiences from the BC Epilepsy Society. *NEW* You can watch via webcast.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 23rd 2011 6:30 – 9:00 PM
WHERE: Norman Rothstein Theatre, Jewish Community Centre, 950 – W 41st, Vancouver
Please see THE FLYER for the various viewing and attendance options
Burnaby Public Libraries to feature artists of all abilities: Featuring the art of the Artists Helping Artists (AHA) artist’s co-operative. The City of Burnaby is celebrating the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities December 3rd by sharing the works of fine art created by people of all abilities
WHEN: December 2 – 9, 2011
WHERE: Tommy Douglas, McGill and Cameron Public Libraries
Introduction to Synchronized Swimming: For teens/adults with a developmental disability who love to swim. The Burnaby Caprice Swim Club has expanded the age range to include swimmers from ages 12 – 40.
WHEN: Sundays, November 6 – Dec 18th, 7:30 – 9:00 PM
WHERE: CG Brown pool, 3333 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby, from Nov 6 until Dec 18, 2011. COST: $140 for 7 weeks
REGISTRATION: Please email Daryl dpflueger@telus.net or call 604-431-5432.
Parents of Youth with Disabilities Transition Group: This parent group alternates their meetings between the east side and west side of Vancouver
WHEN: Wednesday, December 7th 6:30 – 8:30 PM
WHERE: Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre, 2110 West 43rd @West Blvd
TOPIC: Family Support (FSI) and advocacy (BCACL)
Please see THE WEBSITE for more information and future dates and topics.
Cooking Program for Students: The Centre for Specialized Learning at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation is offering cooking lessons for youth aged 16 and up to increase independence by learning the basics of food preparation.
WHEN: January 9th – March 14th 2012, 4 PM – 6:30 PM
WHERE: The Centre for Specialized Learning, 1409 Sperling Avenue, Burnaby
REGISTRATION: Please see THE FLYER for more information.
Leisure Saturdays: For young adults with a developmental disability.
WHEN: Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, starting February 4th 2012
WHERE: South Central Youth Centre, 6749 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby
Please see the Burnaby Parks and Recreation LEISURE GUIDE for more information on how to register and other adapted leisure programs for youth and adults with developmental disabilities.
Parent Support Circles: Learn new ways to nurture and love your child. Find understanding, support and encouragement to be the parent you want to be. Cantonese, Mandarin and English circles are meeting regularly in Burnaby. Please see THE FLYER for more information.
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Links of Interest:
The Disability Benefits Navigator: Try out this new on-line tool from the RDSP Resource Centre, then leave some feedback on how it can be improved – or maybe it is perfect the way it is! You can find The Navigator here: http://www.abilitytax.ca/navigator/home.html
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BACI Family Information and Support contacts:
Sarah Baumbush: 778.319.8252
Carol Stinson: 604.763.5667
John Tsang: 604.928.8289
BACI Family Information and Support
Family Gathering Place
7716 Royal Oak Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5J 4K4
fax: 604.439.0363
web: www.gobaci.com
