October 27, 2011
BACI Parent Information and Support E-Newsletter October 27, 2011
Building Support Networks for persons with disabilities: Families are welcome to come as a group (parent(s), sibs, support worker).
WHEN: Saturday November 5th, 2011, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM * Come for coffee at 9 AM *
WHERE: BACI Still Creek Center, 2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby
(Corner of Douglas and Norland. Free parking.)
COST: Free! The workshop is supported by a grant from CLBC.
* Lunch will be provided by the host agencies.*
REGISTRATION: Last day for registration is OCTOBER 28th and we only have a few seats left.
For more information, please see THE FLYER.
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BACI EVENTS:
BACI visits the Haunted Village: We had such a great time last year we are going again!
WHEN: Friday, October 28th. Let’s meet on the deck outside the front entrance at 6:00 PM to enjoy the experience together.
WHERE: Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Avenue (Canada Way and Sperling, just east of Kensington Avenue)
COST: The Family Services program has some funds to cover the admission for families, up to four members per family. Please contact Sarah at sarah.baumbusch@gobaci.com or Carol Stinson at family.services@gobaci.com for more information or to register.
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: Next meeting is November 5th, 6:30 PM, 7716 Royal Oak. *Note* that because of the long weekend the meeting will be the first Saturday of the month. Please see THE FLYER for general information and contact John Tsang for information on the speaker.
BACI Music Appreciation: Next Music on Mondays is November 7th, 6 PM, 7724 Royal Oak. Please see THE FLYER for more information.
BACI Ball: A fundraiser to support BACI’s children services. Gourmet sit-down dinner; live entertainment and dancing; live and silent auction; inclusion through innovation award ceremony. Please see THE FLYER for more information.
WHEN: Thursday, November 2nd, 2011 6:30 PM – 11 PM
WHERE: Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
COST: $175 each
BACI BLAST features new stories the importance of economic inclusion and BACI’s family education series. 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:
The Community Living Show on Co-op Radio: Lorie and David Sherritt and Friends will be talking about Woodlands. They will speak to their advocacy work and the demolition of the Woodlands Centre Block last week in New Westminster.
WHEN: between 2 and 3 PM Friday, October 28th
WHERE: Co-Op Radio, 102.7 FM
Burnaby Civic Election Debates: The Burnaby Inter-agency council is presenting two civic election debates.
School Trustees debate on building strong communities.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 1st, 6:30 PM – 9 PM
WHERE: Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion, 2702 Norland Avenue
Mayor and Council debate social issues.
WHEN: Wednesday November 9th, 6:30 PM – 9 PM
WHERE: Stride Avenue Community School Gym,7014 Stride Avenue, Burnaby
Please see THE FLYER for more information. Activities for children will be provided.
Parents of Youth with Disabilities Transition Group: This parent group alternates their meetings between the east side and west side of Vancouver. The first meeting is in October on the West Side and November on the East Side:
WHEN: Wednesday, November 2nd 6:30 – 8:30 PM
WHERE: Britannia Community Centre, 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver
TOPIC: Transition Planning and CLBC
Please see THE FLYER for more information and west side dates and topics.
Family Support Institute Annual Trivia Night: Trivia fans raised approximately $4,000 last year with your support. The to make the 4th annual trivia night should be bigger and better with plenty of laughter, singing and fun!! Carol Stinson is organizing a BACI team, so contact Carol if you would like join the BACI team (contact information is at end of this newsletter). Please see THE FLYER for more information.
WHEN: Friday, November 4th, 7 PM – 10 PM
WHERE: Marlborough Elementary School, 6060 Marlborough Ave Burnaby
REGISTRATION: Please call FSI at 604.540.8374 ext. 523
The F.O.R.C.E: Society for Kid’s Mental Health presents monthly parent information and support group for Burnaby/New West/Coquitlam.
WHEN: 2ND Wednesday of every month (except July & August), 6:30 PM – 9 PM
WHERE: Cameron Recreation Complex (Cedar Room) 9523 Cameron Street, Burnaby
Please see THE FLYER for more information.
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 13, 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.
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Links of Interest:
Epilepsy News : Includes information on the new format November webcast and lecture presentation: “What’s new in epilepsy?”
RDSP Submissions: Call for submissions from the public on the RDSP review.
Steps Forward Aviva Community Fund Application: Support Steps Forward Inclusive Post-Secondary Education for Youth with Developmental Disabilities by voting in the Aviva Community Fund
RDSP Update: Minister Flaherty Launches RDSP Review
Outside Noise: New FaceBook site for families calling for an independent CLBC review.
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BACI Family Information and Support contacts:
Sarah Baumbush: 778.319.8252
Carol Stinson: 604.763.5667
John Tsang: 604.928.828
BACI Family Information and Support
Family Gathering Place
7716 Royal Oak Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5J 4K4
fax: 604.439.0363
web: www.gobaci.com
