WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY
(EVENTS, NEWS, & AWARENESS)
Joy Fellowship – 50th Anniversary Celebration!
Spinal Cord Injury BC – Burnaby Peer Meetup
Join us on the third Tuesday of every month for our casual, supportive and fun Burnaby Peer Meetup!
Come by Brentwood Mall (Level 2 Food Court) to build connections, share experiences, and get support or advice from other people with SCI and related disabilities. We’ll even treat you to a delicious beverage!
Reach out to Rod at rbitz@sci-bc.ca or 604-500-2900 if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!
WHEN: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WHERE: Brentwood Mall, Food Court Level 2 (4567 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby, BC)
Still Moon Arts – Video Launch: Consciousness of Streams
Join us for a viewing party of a documentary celebrating the culmination of 3 years of performance art honouring the lost streams of the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood!
This video project is edited by Sahand Mohajer, with footage by Sahand, Conor Provenzano, and Wilson Mendes.
The Consciousness of Streams Performance series was produced and presented by Still Moon Arts, choreographed and directed by Isabelle Kirouac, with music by Isaac Rufus, and featured dozens of professional and community performers.
Details
- Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: Slocan Community Hall (Map)
- Age: All ages (children should be accompanied by an adult)
- Food & Drink: We will provide light snacks and beverages
Getting There
- Slocan Community Hall is about a 5-minute walk from 29th Ave Skytrain Station
- Limited free street parking is available.
- A bike rack is available by the door.
- We recommend walking, taking the bus, riding your bike, or carpooling when possible.
Accessibility
- Slocan Hall is an indoor space located in Slocan Park and can be accessed from a partially paved and partially grassed pathway in the park adjacent to 29th Ave.
- Wheelchairs should be able to access both areas unless extensive rainfall occurs.
- Chairs and washrooms are available on site.
Land acknowledgement
The Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival and all of Still Moon Arts’ programming take place on the unceded territories of Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.
About Still Moon Arts Society
Still Moon Arts Society mobilizes community and creates positive change through eco-arts and environmental stewardship programming, and produces the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival. Still Moon is a registered charity whose mission is to inspire vibrant and connected communities by creating artistic experiences and nurturing a passion for nature.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER!
What is happening in Vancouver in November?
Click on the link below to see what’s happening:
https://www.destinationvancouver.com/events/calendar-of-events/vancouver-events/
Collingwood Neighbourhood House – Community Lunch Menu for November
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for an affordable three-course meal at our Multipurpose Room (5288 Joyce Street) for only $7-8 from 12:15-1:30pm.
Buy your tickets at Collingwood Neighbourhood House reception!
For questions, email Susanna Chu at schu@cnh.bc.ca or call 604-435-0375.
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024: Cabbage soup, chicken or falafel caesar wrap, salad, apple pie bars
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024: Chicken or tofu teriyaki noodles, salad, coffee cake
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024: Tomato and chickpea soup, spanakopita (spinach pie), salad, cranberry walnut cookie
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024: Pork sausage or mushroom casserole, salad, vanilla cupcake
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Community Lunch Program at Renfrew Park Community Centre
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Meals include a hot entrée, salad or side dish, dessert, coffee or tea. We try our best to use locally grown seasonal vegetables and fruit from community gardens! Lunches will be served on a first come first served basis. Lunch can be bought in person with cash/credit card or online with a credit card, limit of 4 per person. Limited number of lunches available.
Adults/Seniors $7.62+tax | Children/Youth $6.19+tax
Fees for this program are non-refundable.
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Crab and Corn Chowder
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Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche with Roasted Root Vegetables
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Mixed Berry Muffins
WHERE: Renfrew Park Community Centre, Kitchen (Room 110) – (2929 E 22nd Ave, Vancouver, BC)
WHEN: Friday, November 22nd | 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Vancouver Community Fridge Project
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The Vancouver Community Fridge Project is a decentralized food distribution network and mutual aid initiative created to provide healthy, free food and essential supplies to our communities across lower mainland.
Our mission is to combat food insecurity by encouraging our communities to take part in laterally-directed mutual aid, starting with providing free, safe, non-policed, accessible and nutritious foods through community fridges and pantries.
All fridges and pantries that are apart of the VCFP network will be operating on a strict no policing, no-shame policy. This means, the VCFP does not condone patrolling how fridge users engage with the fridge, gatekeeping, or any exclusionary or harmful behaviours. The fridges should be accessible, welcoming places based on trust and communication of needs, established by and for the community.
FINANCIAL UPDATES
BC Hydro – Customer Crisis Fund
If you’re a residential customer experiencing a temporary financial crisis, such as a loss of employment or benefit income, unanticipated medical expenses, or a death in the family and you’ve fallen behind on your BC Hydro bill, you may be eligible for a grant payment to avoid disconnection of your service.
Eligibility for a grant
To receive a grant from the Customer Crisis Fund, you need to meet a few criteria:
- Be a residential account holder.
- Be applying for a grant for your primary residence account.
- Your account must have payments overdue by at least 21 days or be facing disconnection. You can apply as early as when you have a balance owing on your account, but your application will be on hold until your payment is 21 days overdue or your account is facing disconnection.
- You must have experienced a life event, within the last 12 months, that caused a temporary financial crisis.
- Have an outstanding balance of $1,000 or less, and have demonstrated some attempt to make payments towards your bill.
You may receive one grant per account holder annually (one per year). If a grant application is denied and your circumstances change, you can apply again in the same year.
Click here for more information and how to apply!
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Inclusion BC Provincial Budget Alert 2024-2025
Spectrum is a member of Inclusion BC and supports their provincial advocacy on behalf of individuals and families with developmental disabilities.
Click here for their report on the provincial budget announced for 2024-2025.
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Plan Institute Webinars
The Plan Institute has FREE upcoming regular webinars on the topics of the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and Wills, Trusts and Estates Planning.
RDSP
The Registered Disability Savings Plan is a Canada-wide registered matched savings plan for those with disabilities to better financially plan for their futures. The Level 1 webinar is meant for those who want to learn about what the RDSP is, who qualifies, and how to apply. The Level 2 webinar is for those who already have a RDSP, or have already taken Level 1.
Next Level 1 Webinar: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 | 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Next Level 2 Webinar: Tuesday, December 11th, 2024 | 10:00AM – 11:45AM
Click here to register and for more information
Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning (BC Only)
This webinar is meant for those who want to become better informed on the process of wills, trusts and estate planning to better secure the future of your relative or loved one with a disability. There is a limit of 60 participants so early registration is encouraged!
Next Webinar: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 | 7:00PM – 8:15PM
Click here to register and for more information
REFERRAL PROGRAM
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Is there anyone you know that is looking for meaningful work?
If you have a friend, family member or meet someone in the community that is interested in joining the team and you refer them to Spectrum, you could be eligible for a referral bonus!
If the person referred is hired and maintains at least 6 months of consistent employment with Spectrum, we will award a $250 Referral Bonus.
*for more information on the program, please email hr@spectrumsociety.org
We thank you for bringing us quality applicants/employees!