Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 @ 7:30pm PDT This month’s movie is: The Wind Rises Watch the movie on Netflix in advance of our discussion on the 22nd. From acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki, this anime film chronicles the life of mechanical engineer, Jiro Horikoshi from his childhood at the turn of the 20th century to his work designing Japanese fighter planes, the most famous being the “Zero”, during World War II. This is a personal, coming of age story through the…
A Monthly online conversation group for Autistic adults, 18+ years. Many autistic people have spent much of their lives feeling “different”. This group is an evening to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. Our host, Sara Leschasin, is a community support worker, a K-12 educator, and an autistic adult. She is inspired by the accomplishments of her fellow autistics –…
An online social conversation group for Autistic women, 18+ years old This group is for Autistic women to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. Hosted by Cheryse Bonamis, an experienced facilitator and a good listener, who is looking forward to engaging with other autistic women. To warm up: What was one fun thing that you did this summer?…
Did you have a good travel experience this summer? Are there things that you would like to know or do differently in preparing for your next trip? Are there ways that you would like to be treated differently, or services that you would like to be offered to you that weren’t, on your future trips? If you have specific issues that you would like Ange to address, email her in advance of the meeting at: [email protected] Our guest speaker, Angela…
Thursday, September 28th, 2023 @ 7:30pm PDT This month’s movie is: Ghost in the Shell (1995) Watch the movie on Amazon Prime in advance of our discussion on the 28th. It is the year 2029. Technology has advanced so far that cyborgs are commonplace. In addition, human brains can connect to the internet directly. Major Motoko Kusanagi is an officer in Section 9, an elite, secretive police division that deals with special operations, including counter terrorism and cyber crime. She…
Heart to Heart An online conversation group for Autistic women to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. Hosted by Cheryse Bonamis, an experienced facilitator and a good listener. To warm up: What is your favorite Halloween movie? Topic: Following Thanksgiving, this month we are focused on food! – If you like to cook, what are your favorite recipes? If you like…
A Monthly online conversation group for Autistic adults, 18+ years. Many autistic people have spent much of their lives feeling “different”. This group is an evening to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. Our host, Sara Leschasin, is a community support worker, a K-12 educator, and an autistic adult. She is inspired by the accomplishments of her fellow autistics –…
Thursday, October 26th, 2023 @ 7:15pm PDT This month’s movie is: Midnight in Paris Watch the movie on Amazon Prime in advance of our discussion on the 26th. Set in Paris, the film follows Gil Pender (Owen Wilson), a screenwriter, who is forced to confront the shortcomings of his relationship with his materialistic fiancée (Rachel McAdams) and their divergent goals, which become increasingly exaggerated as he travels back in time each night at midnight. See trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtiklALGz20 Hosted…
Heart to Heart An online conversation group for Autistic women to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. Hosted by Cheryse Bonamis, an experienced facilitator and a good listener. To warm up: What are winter activities that you enjoy? Topic: As a person on the Spectrum, what kinds of abilities do you have that neurotypicals don’t, and how do you feel that…
Thursday, Nov 23, 2023 @ 7:00 pm PDT This month’s movie is: Infinity Train, Season 2 We will watch the whole season together (don't worry, it's short!), in real time, and then talk about it afterwards. Infinity Train: Book Two follows Mirror Tulip, an escaped reflection from the mirror world, and Jesse Cosay, a 14-year-old jock from Arizona. As the pair find themselves on the run from the mirror police, themes of identity, friendship and peer pressure arise. See trailer…
A monthly online drop-in to ask and discuss any questions that you have about building and keeping relationships. These monthly sessions will be hosted alternately by Certified Sexual Health Educators Darren Frisk and Sherry Nassrin, and are for individuals who want to build relationships, both professionally & personally. Developing the relationships we want takes time & effort, but we do get better at it. We can learn to be our most mature selves, and to become more socially & emotionally…
REVS Bowling Centre 5502 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby Sunday, December 3, 2023 10am-Noon PT Please join host, Sara Leschasin, as our guest, but register early, as spaces are limited. Open to all, but preference will be given autistic adults. Gift exchange: Please bring a wrapped gift (new, gently used or re-gifted, around $10 in value). People will have the option to draw a gift from the wrapped gifts brought by others, or to choose an unwrapped gift drawn by someone before…
Thursday, December 28th, 2023 @ 7:00 pm PDT This month’s movie is: THEY LIVE We will watch the whole movie together, in real time, and then talk about it afterwards. So grab a drink and snacks and watch with us live! They influence our decisions without us knowing it. They numb our senses without us feeling it. They control our lives without us realizing it. THEY LIVE. See trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeB3vdxF_jM We are making a Discord Server; this will…
Thursday, January 25th, 2024 @ 7:15 pm PDT This month’s movie is: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish We will watch the whole movie together, in real time, and then talk about it afterwards. So, grab a drink and snacks and watch with us live! Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll when he learns that he has burnt through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find…
Bring your yoga mat, and join us & Registered Hatha yoga instructor, Kiran Rampuri, for an early morning yoga class in this lovely space! Kiran is a Level 2 Registered Yoga Instructor, and a Certified Yoga Therapist. We’ll put the coffee on for a chat after class. Location: Jubilee United Church, 6000 Sussex Ave, Burnaby Parking is underground beside 4717 Hazel St. United Church parking spaces are 1-29, or walk from Metrotown Skytrain Station. Please register for this event. Payment is by…
Come play with us! Three games tables will be set up. You will choose one of the games to play, then after 1.5 hours points will be tallied, and you will switch to a new game. Location : Jubilee United Church, 6000 Sussex Ave, Burnaby Parking is underground beside 4717 Hazel St. United Church parking spaces are 1-29, or walk from Metrotown Skytrain Station. A free event, but registration is required.
Event time is in Vancouver BC time.