Spectrum Summer Picnic - 2025
2025-07-23 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Picnic Gazebo, John Hendry Park @ Trout Lake, 3300 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC, V5N 4M4, Canada
WHEN: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
TIME: 2:00PM – 5:00PM
WHERE: JOHN HENDRY PARK – TROUT LAKE – PICNIC GAZEBO
Save the date to join us for the Spectrum’s Annual Summer Picnic!
We are also looking for volunteers that would like to assist in the setup, clean up, and take down of the event. If you’re interested in being a part of the Picnic Team, please email Spectrum’s office at reception@spectrumsociety.org
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in the summer for another fun day of socializing, good food, and sunshine!

Spectrum Annual General Meeting 2025
2025-10-21 18:30 - 19:30 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NGE1N2I1N2EtNGZhYS00YTM0LTkxNGUtYjhhNWFlNjMyZTMw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22c723a972-1d9d-4cc8-8d5c-844da35a545d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225983c092-93f1-4f01-bf07-4804b8336062%22%7d
Spectrum Annual General Meeting Agenda
6:30pm October 21, 2025
Welcome and Introductions
Approve Minutes of the Last Meeting – October 22, 2024
Audit of the Financial Statements for Year Ending March 31 2025
Appointment of Auditor for Year Ending March 31 2026
Report of the Nominating Committee
Review of the Annual Report for 2025
Adjourment

CNH| Make Your Mark: Open Art Studio
2026-01-15 15:30 - 17:30 | BC
Join us at the CNH Annex to work on old and new art projects! Every Thursday, we offer space for sketching, watercolour painting, acrylic painting, origami, embroidery, knitting, crocheting and more. This is also a great opportunity to drop by our art studio to learn and share skills.
Drop-ins are welcome, no registration is required. Basic art materials are provided by donation.

New Years' Tea - January 25 2026
2026-01-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Van Dusen Gardens, 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6M 4H1, Canada
Join Spectrum Society for Community Living as we welcome the new year with friendship and community.
Sip on cozy drinks, share good conversation, and start 2026 surrounded by connection.
Everyone is welcome, let’s begin the year together.

SCI BC | Burnaby Peer Meetup
2026-02-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Brentwood Mall (Level 2 Food Court), 4567 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 3Z6, Canada
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. You’ll even be treated to a delicious beverage!
Reach out to Rod at rbitz@sci-bc.ca or 604-500-2900 if you have any questions.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 10th | 1:00PM – 3:00PM
WHERE: Brentwood Mall (Level 2 Food Court)

Real Talk Valentine Pizza Party
2026-02-13 11:00 - 13:00 | BACI New Westminster Office, 336 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC, Canada
Folks meet over pizza to chat with certified sexual health educators about dating, love, relationships, sex, and sexuality.
Come join Sexual Health Educators Hayley and Sharon, and Peer Facilitator Dan on Friday, February 13th from 11am – 1pm for an in-person Real Talk Classic Pizza Party.The event is free, and anyone with an intellectual disability is welcome to attend. If you want to bring a supporter or a friend with you – that’s totally fine! If you register in advance you will get an email reminder the day before the event. It’s also ok to just show up. Click here to find out more about how to prep for a Real Talk event, and feel free to email john@real-talk.org if you have any questions.

Still Moon Arts | Winter Bird Survey at Renfrew Ravine
2026-02-14 00:00 | Renfrew Ravine, 2851 E 29th Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5R 2C2, Canada
Still Moon Arts: Birders, join Still Moon for a morning bird survey through Renfrew Ravine.
This event is geared towards birders with some experience, as this is an opportunity to contribute to long-term monitoring and conservation efforts. However, all skill levels are welcome.
Help us count resident species, and meet other passionate birders!
WHEN: Saturday, February 14th | Time TBA
WHERE: Renfrew Ravine Park (Map)

CNH | Income Tax Clinic
2026-02-28 - 2026-05-02 | BC
Collingwood Neighbourhood House have their annual income tax clinic opening from February 28th, 2026, to May 2nd, 2026.
Book an appointment today and their volunteers will be able to assist you with your taxes! Services are free but donations are always appreciated. Click here for more info/to book an appointment!
Note: this year’s tax deadline is Wednesday, April 30, 2026.

Day of the Week
Time
Location

Saturdays
10-3 pm
In-person. CNH Joyce (5288 Joyce St, Vancouver)

Fridays
1-6 pm
Drop-off & in-person. CNH Annex (3690 Vanness Ave, Vancouver)

Still Moon Arts | Twilight Crow Roost Bike Ride
2026-03-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Central Valley Greenway Bike Route at Garden Drive
Experience the wonder of the crow’s flight home along Still Creek. Join Still Moon for a twilight bike ride, snacks and crow conversations! All riders and abilities are welcome to join along this relatively flat bike route.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This ride has a limited number of spots to ensure we don’t disturb the crows. Please only attend if you are registered, and cancel your ticket if your plans change so that others can attend.
Click here for more information and to register!
WHEN: Saturday, March 7th | 5:30PM – 7:30PM
WHERE: Central Valley Greenway Bike Route at Garden Drive (MAP)
COST: Free

Real Talk | Connecting Queer Communities’ Talent Show
2026-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Wildfires Book Shop, 712 12th St, New Westminster, BC, V3M 4J6, Canada
Connecting Queer Communities is holding a talent show on Friday, March 13 from 7-9 pm.
It’s an open stage, so anyone who wants to perform is welcome! And if you don’t feel like performing, that’s fine too!
IMPORTANT: If you want to book your spot on stage, email Kelsey at: kelsey@real-talk.org
Click here for more information on this fun event!
WHEN: Friday, March 13th | 7:00PM – 9:00PM
WHERE: Wildfires Book Shop (712 12th St, New Westminster, BC)

Real Talk | Classic Zoom Hangout (All Genders & Orientations)
2026-03-18 11:00 - 13:00 | BC
Folks with intellectual & developmental disabilities meet using the Zoom app.
Come join Certified Sexual Health Educators John and Zainab and Peer Facilitator Dan on Wednesday, March 18th, 11am-1pm for a Real Talk Classic Zoom Hangout.
Contact John if you have any questions regarding this event: john@real-talk.org

Click here for more information on this virtual event!

Memorial Service - David Hayward Senior
2026-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | BC
Event
Join Joy Fellowship at 1:20 PM on Saturday, April 18 at 1460 West 49th Avenue in Vancouver. Trinity Baptist Church at 49th and Granville is graciously hosting us (as they do every Sunday) but don’t be late! It’s a big space, but we expect it will fill up.
Livestream
If you can’t be there in person, the Celebration of Life will be live-streamed. Click the following link after 1:00 PM Vancouver time on the 18th to watch the entire service.
https://vimeo.com/event/4177803
Obituary
You can read Pastor Dave Sr’s obituary at this link:
https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/david-hayward-1093683674

Vancouver Sun Run 2026
2026-04-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Granville & Georgia, Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Spectrum is hosting a Sun Run Team again this year! The run takes place on Sunday, April 19th, 2026.
We will pay the registration fee for people we support and people who are supporting the runners and rollers.

IMPORTANT 10K TEAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Team Name: Spectrum Runners and Rollers
Team Access Code for INVOICED Members*: EEDXVT

Link to team registration: team member registration

Real Talk | Men's Pizza Party
2026-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 | BACI New Westminster Office, 336 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC, Canada
Men with intellectual disabilities get together with Certified Sexual Health Educators to discuss dating, love, relationships, and sex.
Come join Certified Sexual Health Educator John and Peer Facilitator Dan on Tuesday May 19th from 5-7pm at 336 Columbia St. in New Westminster for an in-person Real Talk Men’s Pizza Party.

Click here for more information and to register!

2026 Down Syndrome Film Festival
2026-05-23 11:00 - 16:30 | BC
The fourth annual Down Syndrome Film Festival will showcase four films created by and starring members of BC’s Down syndrome community, including short films Tim, Work in Progress: Employment for People with Down Syndrome, and Unified Voices, plus full-length feature King Arthur’s Night.
King Arthur’s Night is a genre-defying documentary film, directed by John Bolton of Opus 59 Films, inspired by a medieval musical play created by an amazing company of artists living with and without Down syndrome, including award-winning playwrights Niall McNeil and Marcus Youssef; visionary director James Long; and iconic musician Veda Hille.
