What’s happening in your community in May?
May’s Vancouver calendar features important dates and events in the Lower Mainland including shows, concerts, spring festivals, markets and events.
Link to May events around the city: https://www.tourismvancouver.com/events/calendar-of-events/vancouver-events-in-may/
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Caramel Coffee House and Social Club|Recurring Event (See all)
Details
May 13, 2019 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Venue
5024 Rumble Street
Burnaby, British Columbia Canada+ Google Map
Cost: FREE!
For more information, please email rbandera@posAbilities.ca or mkang@posAbilities.ca
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Romance, Relationships & Rights
At The Anvil Centre
777 Columbia Street
New Westminster, BC V3M 1B6
MAY15 Wed7:30 PM
MAY16 Thu1:00 PM
MAY17 Fri7:30 PM
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Join us for this theatre performance created by and with self-advocates supported by the Community Living Society and based on research from the UBC Centre for Inclusion and Citizenship.
The performance confronts misconceptions about adults with intellectual disabilities and challenges audiences to think differently about how we value, respect and support self-advocates’ rights to romance and intimate relationships.
“Whether or not people live with a disability or limitations, we all have the right to a relationship, to say no, to take action, and the right to friendships and to romance.”
~ Larissa Gunkel, Actor & Co-Creator
Join us Friday May 17 and stay for a reception after the performance to meet and celebrate with the Co-Creators and Actors.
Collingwood Days 2019 Monday, May 20 to May 25
Colour Me Local Dye Workshop
Slocan Field House
2750 East 29th Avenue
Registration as space is limited.
You can register online at Renfrew Park Community Centre, program # 206643
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Wednesday, May 22
Colour Me Local Dye Garden Maintenance Work Party
Renfrew Street & 24th, west side of Renfrew Ravine
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Friday, May 24 Arts Day
Wellness @ MOSAIC
5575 Boundary Road
Drop by and check out activities like Tai Chi,
Qiqong and Chair Yoga
10 a.m. to noon
Free, drop-in.
Collingwood Days Arts Roll-Out
5 – 9pm @ the Annex
Meet your neighbours at this performing arts showcase as part of Collingwood Days Festival!
Featuring local dance troupe Immigrant Lessons, live music, hands-on arts activities, cash bar, and free food.
5pm Salsa dance lesson in the Plaza
6pm Squamish Welcome by Taylor McCarthy
6:20pm Live Music
7pm Announcement of contest winners
from Renfrew-Collingwood Photography Contest: “Views of Vitality”
7:20pm Immigrant Lessons Dance Troupe
8:10pm Live Music
ONGOING until 9pm Free food, cash bar, photography exhibit,
giant word game, photo booth, and hands-on arts activities.
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Saturday, May 25 Festival Day
Collingwood Days – Celebrating Healthy Communities
Gaston Park
Pancake Breakfast 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Parade begins 10:30
Blessing 11 a.m.
Entertainment from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Main stage entertainment, arts and crafts, International Marketplace, games, food and much more!
Main Stage Entertainment
C.W Music
Peter Yap
Bex & the Bullpen
Windermere Secondary School Choir
Calpulli Cemanuhuac Aztec Dancers
Need to Know
Bright Sunset Chinese Dancers
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Building employment skills in high school is vital, however, how can we build a bridge to employment after graduation? Join us for an amazing opportunity to learn from Cindy Lee, a work experience facilitator with 27 years experience in the Coquitlam School District. Cindy will highlight the importance of building work skills and how to pursue paid employment or volunteer work.
Workshop Details:
- Transitioning from High School to Employment – Thursday, May 23 7-8:30 pm
- Barb Goode Training Space – 3223 Kingsway – just West of Joyce
- Joyce/Collingwood Skytrain and a 5-10 minute walk up the hill OR #19 bus
- Parking – metered parking on Kingsway or free parking on the side streets
- Questions or RSVP to Anne – afmillerd@gmail.com
- Please share with your network
Link to Poster: Van FW – May
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Caregivers Retreat
Hello,
My name is Kaitie Unwin – I am the Manager of Communications at Plan Institute – a Vancouver-based non-profit that works to enrich the lives of people with disabilities and their families.
As an organization that also works with people with disabilities and their families, we thought you might be interested in hearing about our upcoming Caregivers Retreat, taking place this Fall at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort in Parksville. The retreat is intended to give family caregivers an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate while connecting with other caregivers.
If you work with family caregivers, or know of anyone within your networks who may benefit from this retreat, we’d love for you to share this information with them!
I have included all detailed information about the retreat below – if you have any questions or would like to speak to me directly, please feel free to give me a call at 604.439.9566 ext: 161.
Thank you so much for your time!
Take care,
Kaitie
About the Retreat
This special weekend retreat was developed by and for family caregivers to allow for the chance to relax, rejuvenate and connect with other caregivers in a beautiful setting. The weekend involves a gentle schedule of activities including group sessions, nature walks, sharing stories, guided meditation, as well as alone time for personal reflection and relaxation.
All delicious meals will be included.
When
Friday, October 4 – Sunday, October 6, 2019.
Where
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, Parksville, British Columbia
More Information:
For more information, visit: https://planinstitute.ca/caregivers-retreat/
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You are invited to the opening of a unique art show
Three Visions Walking in New West
Where: Anvil Centre Community Art Space
777 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3M 1B6
When: April 5 – May 31, 2019
For the past two years, three of the artists from the PotteryWorks program of The Community Living Society, have been walking through New Westminster taking photographs. Two of those artists, James Lash and Dan Tell, used their photos to create a series of paintings of the city. Sheri Lynn Seitz has used her’s as a series of Gyclee photographs of the city.
Together, they are exhibiting 24 works, portraying the wide range of sights available in New Westminster.
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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/