REMINDER: Spectrum’s Office will be closed Monday, August 7th for BC Day!
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Vicki’s Barkery is Now in Business!
Promotion price– $2.00 /goody bag. They can be picked up at the Spectrum office. Vicki accepts cash at the office & E-transfer as payments. Etransfer details are at the office.
Menu– Peanut butter cookies (natural peanut butter, oat flour, egg, water.) Limited bags available at the Spectrum office now, more to come!
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Social Support Group for 2SLGBTQIA+ with Disabilities
Connecting Queer Communities (CQC) is a 1 year initiative from Real Talk being funded by an Accessibility Projects grant from the Disability Alliance of BC. CQC supports 2SLGBTQIA+ people who are labeled with learning disabilities to connect with one another and with the wider 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the Greater Vancouver area.
Their goal is to be peer-led, helping support 2SLGBTIQA+ folks with cognitive disabilities attend the queer events, festivals, social gatherings, peer support spaces, and other events of their choosing. They are providing staff support at 2SLGBTQIA events and can help with transportation and event ticket costs.
Click here for more information and to see their upcoming events!
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Powell Street Festival Accessibility
Come celebrate Canadian Japanese culture at the annual Powell Street Festival this upcoming long weekend! Click Here to see the full festival program.
Accessible seating areas are at each performance venue, and a Senior’s Tent with priority seating is in front of the Diamond Stage. Wheelchair accessible toilets will also be on-site. ASL interpretation is available for some events. See the Festival Schedule for more details.
Venue Information 会場情報
In addition to Oppenheimer Park, festival programming also takes place at three neighbouring indoor venues.
- Firehall Arts Centre – 280 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1L3
- The main theatre is accessible via the side door on Gore Avenue, access to this door can be requested from the box office via a ramp at the front of the building, or by calling (604) 689-0926. Accessible bathrooms are available backstage. The Firehall Courtyard can be accessed upon request via gate access.
- Vancouver Buddhist Temple – 220 Jackson Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 3B3
- There are several steps at the entrance of the Buddhist Temple, and no ramps at this time. Public bathrooms are not available at this venue.
- Vancouver Japanese Language School – 487 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C6
- There are no steps at the entrance of the Japanese Language School, and an elevator with access to the upper floors. Public bathrooms are not available at this venue.
Click Here for More Information
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Collingwood Neighbourhood House Community Lunch Menu for August
Tuesday, August 1: Cream of broccoli and cheese soup, spinach pie, salad, and lemon cake
Thursday, August 3: Chicken parmesan with veggie pasta, salad, chocolate cookies
Tuesday, August 8: Minestrone soup, tuna melt/grilled cheese, salad, bran muffin
Thursday, August 10: Sausage and perogies, salad, vanilla cheesecake
Tuesday, August 15: Carrot soup, chicken salad/veggie sandwich, salad, pecan tart
Thursday, August 17: Beef stroganoff with noodles/veggie option, salad, carrot cake
Tuesday, August 22: Lemon spinach lentil soup, ham/mushroom quiche, salad, vanilla pudding
Thursday, August 24: Salmon/veggie burger, salad, raspberry cake
Tuesday, August 29: Cream of corn, chicken/falafel sandwich, salad, orange cupcake
Thursday, August 31: Spaghetti and meatballs/veggie option, salad, garlic bread, blueberry muffin
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Seniors Scooter Rodeo at Trout Lake
Join in on the fun at our exciting Scooter Rodeo geared towards Transportation, Mobility & Safety. Reserve your spot NOW and be guaranteed to receive your passport to travel through the event activities. Ride the obstacle course, complete with traffic police, radar and a few surprises along the way. Then travel to the Personal or Pedestrian Safety Workshops and static and interactive displays. Upon receiving 4 stamps on your passport you can then slide on over to the Transportation Study and view the first ever community digital stories on transportation issues, while munching on lite snacks and refreshments. Coast Mountain Bus Company, Collingwood Community Policing Centre, Seniors Hub Partners, and Scooter Company resources will be available for consultation. Scooters will be provided but registration is required!
WHEN: Wednesday August 2nd, 11am – 2pm
WHERE: Trout Lake Community Centre, 3350 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Click Here for More Information
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CNH Looking for Ukuleles
Collingwood Neighbourhood House is going to be offering Senior Ukulele classes beginning this fall. They are currently accepting ukulele donations to help keep the cost of classes affordable, so if you have any that’s aren’t being used, they would love donations! More details to follow.
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CNH x Fresh Roots Summer Market
Happening every Friday until September 15th, you can come explore a wide range of fresh produce grown locally, community connections and occasionally local musicians!
WHEN: Every Friday, 4pm – 6pm
WHERE: 5288 Joyce St
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Celebrate National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Metis. In recognition of this month, BCNPHA is offering a workshop series, facilitated by the Indigenous Perspectives Society, to foster a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives, and develop actionable ideas to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action.
This four-part series includes:
- Introduction to Cultural Competency – June 22 1pm – 2:30pm
- Understanding History – July 12 1pm – 4pm
- Dispelling Myths and Stereotypes – August 9 1pm – 4pm
- Building Local Relationships – September 6 1pm – 4pm
Participants are welcome to register for as many sessions in the series as they are interested in.
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For those receiving benefits with Spectrum, we offer our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) to provide 24/7 confidential support to our employees. If you are not currently receiving group benefits but are in need of support, please reach out to your supervisor or Human Resources at hr@spectrumsociety.org so we can provide you with accessible options of support. For immediate access to set up assistance, you can click here: Lumino VC (dialogue.co) OR download the app directly onto your smart device by going to the App Store and searching Lumino Health Virtual Care. The graphic is as follows and you will need your benefit group number and Access ID to set it up:
Improving the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) experience
Sunlife has added two new service enhancements to the Lumino Health Virtual Care EAP:
- a new phone number for immediate support,
- 24/7 service support by Dialogue across all Lumino Health Virtual Care products.*
- When accessing EAP via the app is not possible:
- Plan members can get access to immediate help through their EAP by calling 1-844-342-3327. A Member Service Specialist will assess your needs and coordinate care with the appropriate resources.
Plan members are also able to access the EAP through the app or online.
New 24/7 Dialogue support*
If you or your dependents are having trouble using the app or website and need help accessing your account, they can:
- contact Dialogue by emailing sunlife-support@dialogue.co Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
- visit help.dialogue.co and use the chat feature for assistance, for after hours and weekend support.
For questions regarding benefits plan information, you can
- contact hr@spectrumsociety.org
*Applies to all Lumino Health Virtual Care products – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Primary Care, Stress Management & Well-Being
Spectrum recognizes that our teams do an incredible job of supporting people in our services. The work that each of you do is valuable and at times, difficult. Please do honor what your body/mind may be communicating. If you feel increased stress or grief, please pay attention to those signals and reach out to the EAP or us for resources of support.
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What is happening in Vancouver in August?
Click on the link below to see what’s happening:
https://www.destinationvancouver.com/events/calendar-of-events/vancouver-events-in-august/
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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!
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ACADEMIE DUELLO
www.academieduello.com
The art of the sword at Academie Duello is a group activity for 4-8 people; social + exercise!
They are looking for fellow introverts to find a group of people to organize smaller private classes with instead of going to the much larger drop-in classes and for a reasonable price. See for yourself what wielding a sword like in RPGs is like!
The length of each class depends on # of participants
$170 for 10 credits in one month, ~2 classes a week
1 credit = 10 minutes private lesson duration
Examples of the possible split of credits/class frequency/length depending on the number of people
2 people = 20 credits
3 people = 30 credits
4 people = 40 credits
5 people = 50 credits
6 people = 60 credits
7 people = 70 credits
8 people = 80 credits
For anyone interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Woollacott at sarah.woollacott@spectrumsociety.org
Home – Academie Duello – Learn Swordplay
International Centre for Swordplay – Learn Longsword, Rapier, Sidesword, Polearms, Mounted Combat, Archery, martial arts, axe throwing. |
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Submitting Coordination of Benefits claims via the my Sun Life mobile app
Managing your benefits is easier than ever. We’re happy to share that you can now submit Coordination of Benefits claims (COB) on the my Sun Life mobile app.
You can now submit medical-related COB claims on the my Sun Life mobile app.* Plan members can continue to make COB claims involving vision, drugs, or dental online at mysunlife.ca.
Changes like this are part of our ongoing mission to continually improve our digital experience.
What is Coordination of Benefits?
Coordination of Benefits is when more than one plan covers a person. COB lets plan members submit their claims and any remaining amounts to another plan. This allows them to get the maximum payment possible. This typically means an employee has coverage through their workplace plan and their spouse or partner’s workplace plan.
Check out our brochure that gives a step-by-step guide on submitting COB claims. This is accessible via the my Sun Life mobile app.
Tip:
Employees can learn more about Coordination of Benefits by signing in to mysunlife.ca > Benefits centre > Coordination of Benefits.
*Claims must be made for the Medical e-claim category only. Submissions for Vision, Drug and Dental categories, or changes to the COB can continue to be made via mysunlife.ca. Availability based on plan design.
Questions?
Please call Group Benefits Client Care Centre at 1-800-361-6212, Monday to Friday,
8 a.m to 8 p.m. EST.
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Ray’s Retro Friday Night Music
- Hosted by Self Advocates of the Rockies society (SAOR)
- Meets the third Friday of every month from 5:00pm – 6:00pm MDT / 4:00pm – 5:00pm PDT
- Join the group on Google Meets by clicking here or dial: (CA) +1 587-688-3336 PIN: 599 330 504#
Breaking Away from the Covid Blues with Lynnetta
- Hosted by Self Advocates of the Rockies Society (SAOR)
- Meets the third Wednesday of every month from 1:00pm – 2:00pm MDT / 12:00pm – 1:00pm PDT
- Join the group on Google Meets by clicking here or dial: (CA) +1 613-916-1823 PIN: 337 088 313#
Phone Tree
- Hosted by Self Advocates of the Rockies Society (SAOR)
- Every Thursday: 2:00pm – 3:00pm MDT / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PDT
- SAOR will be holding weekly group phone calls to catch up with friends and meet new advocates from around the province.
- To register, email j.moore@realmbc.ca or call 250-426-3393 by 3:00 pm on Wednesdays. Spots are limited to five per call so make sure to sign up to reserve your spot.
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HEALTH & SAFETY NEWS
What do you do if you or someone you’ve worked with has been injured?
All Spectrum employees are covered by WorkSafe BC. Employees who sustain an injury while performing their daily work are eligible to receive compensation from WorkSafe BC. For all accidents (whether time loss occurs or not) a Workers’ Report of injury form must be completed and returned to the immediate supervisor who will forward the form to Human Resources for processing, or the employee can return the completed form directly to Human Resources. Claims submitted into WorkSafe BC must be reported within three (3) days.
Policy 9(d): https://sscl.sharevision.ca/public/PolicyDirectory/Personnel%20Policies/P09.0.HealthWelfareBenefits.pdf
Injury/Accident Report forms can be found on our Spectrum website under Human Resources, left hand menu “Forms” or you can email hr@spectrumsociety.org and one will be emailed to you.
Reporting Helps Us To learn, grow and improve together
Accidents happen and one of the main purposes of our accident/injury reporting is to collaborate with WorkSafe BC, our teams and employees to ensure that any employee who is injured receives the proper medical care and support they may need. Our reporting process also provides an opportunity to assess our workplaces for potential hazards so we can continue to improve and determine preventative measures to mitigate future risks. Think of reporting your injury as an opportunity to help yourself and your team.
Why it is important to report an incident, even if you are feeling okay?
Even if you feel ok, there is an obligation to report potential risks or hazards to your supervisor and HR. It’s good news that you’re ok but the next person might not have that same experience. We want to ensure that we are aware of and reviewing any potential risks of injury in your places of work. We have an obligation to ensure the well-being of all employees and review and investigate any potential hazards. Please keep us informed and assist us with keeping you and our teams safe!
Most importantly remember to Take care of yourself.
Employees who take care of themselves and their own needs will be better prepared to care for others on the job.
For example:
- Don’t accept more work than you can handle.
- Recognize signs of stress and take the necessary steps to alleviate stress in your life.
- Let your supervisor know if you need assistance with something.
- Don’t place yourself or others at risk by taking on more than you are prepared for.
Enjoy your work! If you don’t, then be honest with yourself and your supervisor about it. You may need a break.
If you have any Health & Safety related questions, please email safety@spectrumsociety.org
Be Safe. Be Calm. Be Kind