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…
A monthly (4th Tuesday of the month) 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…
Disability Alliance BC Applying for/renewing the Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan Please join us online. In this session, participants will learn more about two support programs - the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), and the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). Topics covered will include eligibility requirements to qualify, how to apply, and an overview of the benefits of each program. Please register to receive your Zoom invitation.1 Below is the recording of this meeting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMU2CBshWU8
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.
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 and…
A monthly (4th Tuesday of the month) 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…
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. To warm up: Do you participate in any Chinese New Year’s festivities? Topic: This will be our second session on Managing Interpersonal Relationships. We would like to talk about Navigating Inequity – in Remuneration, or in…
Thursday, February 29, 2023 @ 7:30pm PDT This month’s movie is: The Imitation Game Watch the movie on Paramount Plus in advance of our discussion on the 29th. During World War II, the English mathematical genius Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) tries to crack the German Enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians while attempting to come to terms with his troubled private life. See trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2jRs4EAvWM Hosted by: Aaron Michael. Aaron loves movies and engaging in meaningful discussions.…
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. To warm up: Are you affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Do the longer days give you an energy boost? Topic: This will be our third session on Managing Interpersonal Relationships. We would like to…
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 and…
Come play with us! We will provide a few games to play. After 1.5 hours, points will be tallied, and we will switch to a new game, and new partners, depending on the number of people. You are also welcome to bring a game that you like to play. 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…
A monthly (4th Tuesday of the month) online drop-in to ask and discuss any questions that you have about building and keeping relationships. Topic: Fresh Starts! 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…
Thursday, March 28, 2023 @ 7:30pm PDT This month’s movie is: A Beautiful Mind Watch the movie on Amazon Prime in advance of our discussion on the 28th. A mathematical genius, John Nash (Russell Crowe) made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a harrowing journey of self-discovery. See trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wZM7CQY130 Hosted by: Aaron Michael. Aaron loves movies and engaging…
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. To warm up: Are you returning to in-person activities at the same level as before COVID? Topic: This will be our fourth session on Managing Interpersonal Relationships. We would like to talk about Self-Advocacy: Recognizing…
Square Peg Society Is hosting an Open House on Saturday, April 13 at Jubilee United Church 6000 Sussex Ave, Burnaby Park underground beside 4717 Hazel St. United Church parking spaces are 1-29, or walk from Metrotown Skytrain Station. Each April we re-commit to expanding our awareness and understanding of autism – in ourselves, our families and our communities, and to continue to tear away barriers to our success and happiness! In keeping with the above goals of Autism Awareness Month, Square Peg Society, together…
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 and…
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