What’s happening in your community in February?
February’s Vancouver calendar features important dates and events in the Lower Mainland including shows, concerts, spring festivals, markets and events.
Link to February events around the city: https://www.tourismvancouver.com/events/calendar-of-events/vancouver-events-in-February/
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Collingwood Neighbourhood House
Join us in celebrating Valentine’s Day with CNH and PLAN (Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network) on Saturday, Feb. 15th! This collaboration aims to bring community members together through dance and music.
RISE Community Health Centre (CHC)
We are excited to announce the launch of RISE Community Health Centre (CHC)! RISE connects Renfrew-Collingwood community members who have difficulty accessing health care to a health care team and social supports. RISE also provides health promotion programs and events to the broader Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood.
In April 2020, RISE will begin to offer its full range of services at 3425 Crowley Dr. Currently, limited services are available at CNH Joyce on a referral basis.
Learn more about RISE and Community Health Centres.
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BETTER MEALS
Thank you Kara for sharing this gem. Her team has been using this service periodically and have found, ” I was impressed by the value, it’s a local company, convenience and packaging is eco friendly. Meals look delicious too. Thought it might be helpful for others to know about ”
Better Meals offer a selection of meal plans to meet varied dietary restrictions and are delivered to your door.
Our preparation and delivery service saves you time and the worry for preparing meals and allows you to focus on the activities that you enjoy doing in life:
- Delivered weekly to your door
- Packaged meals that are easy store and carry.
- Save time for dish washing, grocery and cooking
- Packaged meals are easy to serve: 5 minutes for microwave and 30 minutes for oven to serve
- Deliver meals in biodegradable containers for environmentally friendly disposal
http://bettermeals.ca/index.php/main/links/index
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Cold Water Ranch Lodge
Disability organizations are able to book the lodge if 30% of the guests included are individuals with disabilities. A cleaning fee applies.
Retreat Rentals
Corporate and other groups can rent the lodge for team-building retreats. The rental income will be used for the operations and ongoing maintenance of the lodge. That way thousands of families in need will be able to enjoy the lodge for years to come.
How to Book: To make a reservation for your stay at the lodge, visit: http://www.abilitasfoundation.org
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Kudoz is an experience platform connecting people with and without disabilities to splendid things to do, together.
Locals host anything from anime drawing to bread making to city politics.
Youth & adults with cognitive disabilities search the platform and book experiences to try!
Everyone is welcome at Reflection Cafe to swap photos & stories
from experiences.
Earn badges for stretching yourself! Badges go great on resumes.
Along the way, access our free learning coaches to build motivation & hone your skills.
Check out more at: http://kudoz.ca/