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September 30, 2011

 

BACI Parent Information and Support E-Newsletter
September 23, 2011
 
For all events mentioned in this newsletter you can also see the CALENDAR at the
BACI blogsite.

 

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Open invitation to family bloggers:  BACI Family Services would like to invite everyone who has a family member with extra support needs to contribute to our family blog.  Do you know someone special who has made a difference in your child’s life?  Do you have a pet peeve?  Have you always wanted a forum to talk about your sibling’s future?  We would love to hear from you.  I have started the blog off with a movie review, you can read it HERE.  Email Carol Stinson at family.services@gobaci.com or use the contact us link on the blogsite.

 

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BACI EVENTS:

 

BACI Chinese Parent Support Group: Next meeting is tomorrow, Saturday, October 1st, 6:30 PM, 7716 Royal Oak.  *Note* that because of the long weekends in October and November the October meeting will be October 1st and the November meeting will be November 5th.  Please see THE FLYER for general information and contact John Tsang for information on the speaker.

 

BACI Music Appreciation: Next Music on Mondays is this Monday, October 3rd , 6 PM, 7724 Royal Oak.  Please see THE FLYER for more information.

 

BACI Community Living Month Celebration: This year BACI is honouring Linda Perry, founder and Executive Director of the Vela Microboard Association at a reception prior to the
screening of the movie Benda Bilili at the Vancouver International Film Festival.
WHEN:  Friday October 14th,  6 PM Big Picture Award, 7 PM Screening
WHERE:  Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver
Visit the VIFF WEBSITE for more information on the event or purchase tickets HERE.

 

BACI Inclusion Through Innovation Award Nominations Open:  The Inclusion Through Innovation Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have used social innovation strategies to advance the inclusion of people of all abilities in Burnaby.  The deadline for nominations is October 14, 2011. Please see THE FLYER for more information.

 

BACI visits the Haunted Village: We had such a great time last year we are going again!
WHEN: Friday, October 28th.  Lets 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 BLAST includes some great new stories about employment opportunities being developed at BACI.  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:

 Nellie Wong to receive Local Hero Award:  Many parents at BACI will know Nellie Wong.  Nellie volunteers at many BACI events and is an active member of the BACI Advocacy Committee.  Nellie will be honoured for her work in the Burnaby Community this Monday October 3rd at 7 PM during the Burnaby City Council Meeting.  Please read THE STORY in the Newsleader.

 

October is Community Living Month:  The theme this year is Caring Communities. See what is happening around the province and in your community at the BCACL EVENTS PAGE or visit the Caring Communities Facebook page.

 

City of Burnaby Adapted Leisure Programs:  Don’t forget that the City Parks and Recreation has programmed activities for young adults with developmental disabilities.  There is the Friday night Stepping Out on the Town and Leisure Saturdays.  Please see Pages 8 and 9 of the Leisure Guide for more information. Programs are starting now.

 

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 9th, 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.  The group also has a new website with a calendar.  Find it at:  http://www.asociallife.net

 

I.E.P. Bootcamp:  Want to learn more about IEPs? Want to make sure your child’s IEP is doing the job? Hosted by the Learning Disabilities Association.
WHEN:  Monday October 3rd, 6 PM – 9 PM
WHERE:  Minnekhada Middle School, 1390 Laurier Avenue, Port Coquitlam
COST:  $30/couple or $25 per individual. Please see THE FLYER for more information.

 

THE 12th ANNUAL SELF ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE: Self-Advocate Net is hosting their annual workshop and networking conference for self-advocates.
WHEN:  October 7 – October 9, 2011 – 5:00 p.m. Friday to 1:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE:  Edenvale Retreat and Conference Centre, 4330 Bradner Road, Abbotsford, BC
COST:  Please see the REGISTRATION FORM. 
Please see THE FLYER for more information.

 

Tri-Cities “Connections” Transition Resource Fair:  New for 2011, a transition resource fair in the fall to celebrate Community Living Month.  There are also some break-out sessions on planning and networking.
WHEN:  Wednesday October 12th, 4:00 – 8:00 pm
WHERE:  International Education Building Winslow Centre – Gym1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam
Please see THE FLYER for more information and to see which service providers are attending.

 

Burnaby Healthy Kids Preschool Fair:  Join community health professionals to discover what you can do to have healthier kids.
WHEN:  Thursday, October 13th 9:30 – 11:30 AM
WHERE:  Edmonds Community School, 7651 18th Avenue, Burnaby
Please see THE FLYER 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. I have 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/

 

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 Disabilites 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

 

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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