October 21,2011
BACI Parent Information and Support E-Newsletter
October 21, 2011
For all events mentioned in this newsletter you can also see the CALENDAR at the
BACI blogsite.
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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: Seating is limited so you must pre-register to guarantee your spot.
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 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 on UNTAPE and inclusive work environments. 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:
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 October 23rd, 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.
HandyDart Appreciation Week: Parent Tom Mooney is organizing a week to thank all the folks at HandyDart. Tom writes: My daughter Vicki is a regular Handy DART user. Like many of her peers with developmental disabilities, she sometimes has difficulty communicating her appreciation to the drivers and staff of this vital service.
WHEN: October 24 – 30
WHERE: Your HandyDart driver and on facebook.
During this week we can all make more of an effort to show our appreciation. Tom has started a face book group, where you can share some stories and pictures and say “Thank You”. Facebook link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/118784201558260/
For Fathers Only: An evening with Ian Brown The author of several books is the father of Walker, who was diagnosed with Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome. His direct, unsentimental exploration of their family’s life with Walker tackles many of the topics that parents often find difficult to discuss.
WHEN: Monday October 24, 7:30 – 9:30 PM
WHERE: BC Children’s Hospital, Room 2108 Child and Family Research Institute
Please see THE FLYER for more information.
Morning Coffee Break for Parents: Some parents and caregivers may find it difficult to attend evening information and networking sessions so we are offering this opportunity for parents who find that daytime works better. Please come and join us for a morning cup of java & muffins and a chance to connect and network with other parents who have children with extra support needs. Please see THE FLYER for more information.
WHEN: Thursday, October 27th, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Simon Fraser Society for Community Living,204 Blue Mountain Street Coquitlam
(southwest corner of Lougheed & Blue Mountain, parking at rear of building)
RSVP: Rachel rlenobel@sfscl.org or call 604-525-9494
ARTSHOW for BC People with Development Disabilities sponsored by posAbilities:
WHEN: October 27th, 5 PM – 9 PM
WHERE: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street between East 15th and East 16th Ave, Vancouver
For more information please visit the website.
Sibling Jam: SIBLING JAM is a new workshop for adult siblings. Through various writing, storytelling, visual art and drama based exercises we will begin to explore our relationships to our siblings individually and as a group. No art experience is necessary. Sense of humour is an asset. The workshop is facilitated by Cat Main and Sylvie Rousseau.
WHEN: Sunday October 30th, 10 AM – 4 PM
WHERE: PLAN Office. # 260 – 3665 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC
COST: $75 (Scholarships are available)
Please visit the SIBLING JAM FACEBOOK PAGE for more information.
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.
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Links of Interest:
Breaking the Law to Assist our Loved Ones: Jack Styan explores the need for a change to BC’s policy of clawing back family support from people who depend on PWD payments.
Family Support Institute FALL NEWSLETTER.
RDSP Update: Minister Flaherty Launches RDSP Review
Top Ten Questions to ask your financial planner: New tip on UNTAPE from Jack Styan.
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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
