Events

Yoga in Community

Jubilee United Church  6000 Sussex Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Instructor Sue McIntyre is a newly accredited RYT200 teacher, with certification in Hatha & Chair Yoga. She has been practicing yoga for 11 years, and teaching for 6 months, and has found calm, resilience, and courage through her own practice. Sue guides, in her classes, in a way that makes yoga accessible for every body. Bring your yoga mat, and other supports that you like to use. We’ll put the coffee on for a chat after class. Location: Jubilee United…

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Families Like Mine

Are you interested in sharing ideas, experiences & feelings with other parents, grandparents & caregivers? Our topic this month: Where is your child at in terms of employment or more generally, finding a career path? Do they envision themselves as a working person? What are your hopes & fears for them on this journey? New!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June.…

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Families Like Mine

Are you interested in sharing ideas, experiences & feelings with other parents, grandparents & caregivers? This month we will talk about recognizing when your child or family needs mental health support, and how to discuss this. We are hoping that you will share supports, therapies, referrals for programs & counsellors – whatever has worked in your family. New!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the…

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Heart-to-Heart

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: Do you set New Year goals or intentions? If so, what? Topic:…

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Families Like Mine

Are you interested in sharing ideas, experiences & feelings with other parents, grandparents & caregivers? Setting Intentions for 2024: For me as a person, and as a parent. Where are we as a family now, and what would we like to aim for this year? New!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June. Please register for the event to get the Zoom…

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Parents & Caregivers: Talk on Zoom

Parents talking with other parents, grandparents & caregivers: Are you interested in sharing ideas, experiences & feelings? Online vs In-person – Do you and your adult child have a good balance? New!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June 2024. Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.

Free

 

Parents Speaking with Parents: Talk on Zoom

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Strides forward in Maturity – Has your kid shown growth spurts in maturity recently? Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.

Free

 

Parents Speaking with Parents: Talk on Zoom

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Time to catch up! Please join us – we want to hear what’s new (or not!) in your life, and how you & your family have fared over the summer…. Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.

Free

 

Parents Speaking with Parents: Talk on Zoom

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? This month we want to hear your thoughts on disclosure. Do you talk about your child’s diagnosis with others – family members, friends, or co-workers? Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.

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Parents Speaking with Parents: Talk on Zoom

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? This month we want to hear about the worries about your grown-up child that keep you awake at night. Can you effectively still “parent” regarding these issues? How do you manage you own anxiety regarding these concerns? Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.

Free

 

Online Social Conversation Group for Autistic Women

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. google To warm up: How was your Easter weekend? Topic: Being on the Spectrum can…

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Talk on Zoom

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Online: Monday, April 3, 7:15pm PT This month’s topic is an extension of last month’s - As our kids grow up, they may seem to need or want us less – how do we stay connected with them while helping to scaffold their growth? Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Talk on Zoom

Online: Monday, March 6, 7:15pm PT Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Topic: As our kids grow up it may seem like they need or want us less – how do you stay connected with your child as they navigate the path to adulthood?

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Talk on Zoom

Online: Monday, Feb 13, 7:15pm PT Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Topic: Do you have specific parenting intentions for 2023, and, so far, how is it going with these?  Please register below for a Zoom meeting.

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Talk on Zoom

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Topic: Are there changes that you might like to make in routine, parenting style or family life this year? Please register for a Zoom meeting.  

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Walk and Talk

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Topic: How do the changes in routine over the holidays impact you & your family? Meet at Science World Station  

Free

 

Event time is in Vancouver BC time.