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SUMMARY:Movie Chat Night
DESCRIPTION:This month’s movie is: \nEverything\, Everywhere All At Once\nWatch in advance on AMAZON PRIME\nWith her laundromat teetering on the brink of failure\, and her marriage to wimpy husband\, Waymond\, on the rocks\, overworked Evelyn Wang struggles to cope with everything\, including tattered relationships with her judgmental father\, Gong Gong\, and Joy\, her daughter. As if facing a gloomy midlife crisis wasn’t enough\, Evelyn must brace herself for an unpleasant meeting with an impersonal IRS auditor\, Deirdre. As the stern agent loses patience\, an inexplicable multiverse rift becomes an eye-opening exploration of parallel realities. Will Evelyn jump down the rabbit hole? Can weary Evelyn fathom the irrepressible force of possibilities\, tap into new-found powers\, and prevent an evil entity from destroying the thin\, countless layers of the unseen world? (Nick Riganas) \nSee trailer on YouTube:  \n\nHosted by: Casey Primus & Dorian Simunac. Both Casey & Dorian love movies and engaging in meaningful discussions. \nLooking ahead – February’s Movie will be Bullet Train\, & March’s\, Infinity Train \nTo receive your Zoom link to attend\, please register by clicking on the Going button below. \nNote that the Zoom meeting will be in PST time zone.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-chat-night-6
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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SUMMARY:Online Social Conversation Group for ASD Women
DESCRIPTION:An online social conversation group for ASD women\, 18+ years old \nThis group is for ASD 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. \nTo warm up: what is your favorite winter-time treat? \nLarger topic: As neurodiverse individuals we have to navigate life with neurotypicals which isn’t always easy. What are the challenges you face when navigating the relationships in your life? \nFree event but registration is required. Please register below.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/online-social-conversation-group-for-asd-women-2
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154834
CREATED:20230105T034730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T034730Z
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SUMMARY:Lets Talk: Monthly Online Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:A Monthly online conversation group for Autistic adults\, 18+ years\nMany 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. \nOur 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 – the way we navigate life\, our special interests\, talents & goals. Sara is eager to connect with\, and to learn about you! \nThis session will be a discussion about Self-Compassion\, and what it means to be self-compassionate as an autistic. \nTo register please click on the going button below.                                 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/lets-talk-monthly-online-conversation-group
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221229T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221229T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154834
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SUMMARY:Movie Chat Night
DESCRIPTION:This month’s movie is: \nTick\, Tick…Boom! Watch in advance on Netflix   \nOur last movie for 2922 is a musical set in the early 1990’s. Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and staring Andrew Garfield\, Tick\, Tick…Boom! chronicles the personal and professional life of aspiring playwright Jonathan Larson. The real-life Larson went on to produce the hit Broadway musical Rent. \nSee trailer on YouTube: \n \nHosted by: \nCasey Primus\, B.Com\, CGA\, working for an organization supporting 300 people with diverse abilities & Aaron Michael\, BA\, Political Science. Both Casey & Aaron love movies and engaging in meaningful discussions. \nPlease register 24 hours before event start. \nZoom meeting link PROVIDED below:\n[passster password=”spsguest” area=”3519″]
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-chat-night-5
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221216T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221216T150000
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CREATED:20221130T231903Z
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SUMMARY:NOMI Connect
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel that the real you is being missed in the quick swipe through photos on meetup & dating apps? \nChristie Faye Collins\, is a Victoria-based entrepreneur & web developer\, and the creator of NOMI Connect\, an app for neurodivergent people to connect\, meet & date. She feels that mainstream dating apps are superficial\, and don’t cater to people with disabilities or neurodivergent people like her. Christie designed NOMI to fill the need for an online space in which neurodivergent people can find a partner or a friend. She is joining us to explain how & why NOMI is an alternative path to connecting with others. \n \nFree event\, but registration is required.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/nomi-connect
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20221202T045431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T213656Z
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SUMMARY:Online Social Conversation Group for ASD Women
DESCRIPTION:An online social conversation group for ASD women\, 18+ years old \nThis group is for ASD 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. \nWhat do you like about winter? \nBring to the meeting a few thoughts to share about what you are looking forward to (or not) over the winter break. \n \n  \nFree event but registration is required. 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/online-social-conversation-group-for-asd-women
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills,Stronger Together
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20221119T041919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221119T042316Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s talk!
DESCRIPTION:A Monthly online conversation group for ASD adults\, 18+ years old \n  \nMany 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. \nOur 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 – the way we navigate life\, our special interests\, talents & goals. Sara is eager to connect with\, and to learn about you! \nThink about sharing a few thoughts about obtaining your diagnosis – when you received it\, and the impact of having this diagnosis on you. \n To register please click on the Going button below.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/lets-talk
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221124T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20221118T051937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T055326Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Chat Night
DESCRIPTION:This month’s movie is:  The Pianist \n Watch in advance – this movie is available on Netflix & YouTube \n The Pianist is a 2002 film directed by Roman Polanski. Based on the memoirs of Wladyslaw Spielmann\, it stars Adrien Brody as Spielmann\, a Polish Jew living in Warsaw at the outbreak of World War II. As the Spielmann family sees their freedoms eroded by the Nazi invasion\, Wladyslaw looks to escape the Jewish ghetto in Warsaw. Will he survive the war? \nSee trailer on YouTube \n\nHosted by: Casey Primus\, B.Com\, CGA\, working for an organization supporting 300 people with diverse abilities & Aaron Michael\, BA\, Political Science. Both Casey & Aaron love movies and engaging in meaningful discussions. \nPlease register 24 hours before event start.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-chat-night-4
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20221106T011223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T213742Z
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SUMMARY:An online social conversation group for ASD women (18+)
DESCRIPTION:This group is for ASD 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. \nAfter an unusually long\, dry summer\, we are now truly experiencing fall – the weather is colder & wetter\, and most of us are spending more time indoors. Bring to the meeting a few thoughts about the fall/winter activities and hobbies that you enjoy. \n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/an-online-social-conversation-group-for-asd-women-18-years-old
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills,Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221028T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20221004T031941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T032330Z
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SUMMARY:Relevant Resources
DESCRIPTION:A resource is only useful if you can find what you are looking for! In response to COVID so many of our activities have gone online. The silver lining to offset the loss of one-to-one real-life contact\, is the quality and accessibility of workshops\, seminars & videos from knowledgeable\, credible sources that are now available. This meeting will direct us toward some resources that are pertinent to us – autistic adults & their families! \nWe are pleased to have Michelle Garcia Winner & Joanna Nefs speak to us about their resource libraries & how to access them. \nMichelle Garcia Winner\, MA\, CCC-SLP\, is the Founder & CEO of Social Thinking and a globally recognized thought leader\, author\, speaker\, and social-cognitive therapist. She is dedicated to helping people of all ages with learning differences\, develop social emotional learning. Her work demonstrates how social competencies impact people’s broader lives their academic & career performance\, and their ability to foster relationships. \nJoanna Nefs\, is the CEO of Aide Canada\, a national initiative to bring online resources to the autism/disability community.  Previous roles include working for the UN Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities\, and as a lawyer specializing in assisting people specializing in assisting those with mental and intellectual disabilities. Joanna has an  Autistic brother.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/relevant-resources
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20221014T223845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T225457Z
UID:3350-1666897200-1666904400@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Chat Night
DESCRIPTION:We’re trying something different!\nThis month’s movie is: I Lost My Body (English title) \n We are going to watch this movie together\, in real time… \n“I Lost My Body” is available on Netflix\, dubbed and sub-titled\, in both English & French. (Which version you would like to watch?) \n“I Lost My Body” In a Parisian laboratory\, a severed hand escapes its unhappy fate and sets out to reconnect with its body. During a hair-raising escapade across the city\, the extremity fends off pigeons and rats alike to reunite with pizza boy Naoufel. \nWe will be hosting our watch party on Rave which has apps for Windows\, Mac\, iPhone and Android. \n\nGot to rave.io and install for the device you will be watching on\nCreate an account and sign into your Netflix account within Rave\nTest it out before the night with a friend to make sure it works\n\nSee trailer on YouTube: \n\nHosted by: Casey Primus\, B.Com\, CGA\, working for an organization supporting 300 people with diverse abilities & Aaron Michael\, BA\, Political Science. Both Casey & Aaron love movies and engaging in meaningful discussions. \nPlease register 24 hours before event start by going to:
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-chat-night-3
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221006T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221203T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220927T202943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T204038Z
UID:3289-1665073800-1670090400@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Link! Safety\, Relationships and Sexuality
DESCRIPTION:Social connection is an important aspect of our overall well-being and many people choose to connect with others through dating. Dating can be a fun and exciting chapter in one’s life\, yet it can be scary and difficult at times. Link! SRS in partnership with Square Peg Society\, are proud to launch a new dating curriculum for adults that focuses on getting to know yourself and developing your dating skills. \nStart Date: October 6\, 2022\nEnd Date: November 24\, 2022\nDay: Thursday (8 weekly sessions)\nTime: 4:30pm – 6:00pm PST\nCost: Free\nLocation: Hybrid (In-person sessions in Burnaby\, BC or Online). \nTo register complete our pre-screen information form by clicking here\nHave questions? Email them to linksrs@posAbilities.ca.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/link-safety-relationships-and-sexuality
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220929T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220923T032659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T033106Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Chat Night
DESCRIPTION:The first one this fall!\n This month’s movie is: Johnny Mnemonic \n Watch in advance – this movie is available Netflix & YouTube \nJohnny Mnemonic is a 1995 cyperpunk film directed by Robert Long in his directorial debut. Based on the 1981 story of the same name by Willian Gibson\, it stars Keanu Reeves & Dolph Lungren. Reeves plays a man with an overloaded\, cybernetic brain implant\, in a dystopian\, prophetic view of 2021\, with the world wracked by a tech-induced plague. A few questions to consider before we meet: \nA theme of this 1995 movie\, set in 2021\, is the illicit use of technology to gain access to data. How relevant is this idea of access/use of technology to our world today? What do you think of Johnny Mnemonic as a character\, and Keanu Reeves portrayal of him? \nSee trailer on YouTube : \n\n  \nHosted by: Casey Primus\, B.Com\, CGA\, working for an organization supporting 300 people with diverse abilities & Aaron Michael\, BA\, Political Science. Both Casey & Aaron love movies and engaging in meaningful discussions. \nPlease register 24 hours before event start.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-chat-night-2
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220911T233217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T233217Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Online Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Different threads woven together can make a whole\, strong cloth. \nA Monthly online conversation group for ASD adults\, 18+ years old. \nMany 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. \nHosted by Julia Mitchell\, \nASD adult\, empathetic listener & curious about autism & autistic people. \nJulia would like to talk with you about Community – where you find it\, online\, in-person\, or a combination of both. \nTo register please click on the “Going” button below.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/monthly-online-conversation-group-5
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220624T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220608T041524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T041524Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Chat Night
DESCRIPTION:The last one before summer break! \n This month’s movie is: Unbreakable (2002) \n Watch in advance – this movie is available for free on Disney Plus.  \nDan Dunn (Bruce Willis)\, has it tough. He and his wife (Robin Wright) are on a break. Dan was the sole survivor of a train crash that claimed the lives of a couple of hundred people. Now\, an eccentric art curator (Samuel L. Jackson) is trying to convince Dan that he has superpowers and should use them to fight crime. How does this all tie together? Watch our movie choice for this month – Unbreakable\, Director M. Night Shyamylan’s follow up to “The Sixth Sense”\, to find out! \nSee trailer on YouTube:  \n\n Hosted by: Casey Primus\, B.Com\, CGA\, working for an organization supporting 300 people with diverse abilities & Michael McCreary\, stand-up comic\, actor\, author. Both Casey & Michael love movies and engaging in meaningful discussions. \nPlease register 24 hours before event start.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-chat-night
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220525T055618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T055618Z
UID:3009-1655406000-1655406000@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Online Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Different threads woven together can make a whole\, strong cloth. \nA Monthly online conversation group for ASD adults\, 18+ years old. \nMany 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. \nSara Leschasin\, will be hosting for Julia\, who is away this month. Sara is an ASD adult\, a teacher\, & curious about autism & autistic people. We will talk about communication\, setting boundaries\, and getting along with housemates. \nTo register please click on the “Going” button.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/monthly-online-conversation-group-4
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220610T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220610T103000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220603T202109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T014027Z
UID:3037-1654857000-1654857000@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Life as an Independent Adult
DESCRIPTION:A Collaborative Zoom Meeting on Preparing for Life as an Independent Adult  \n\nKrystal Hussey\, Support Link Program Coordinator\, Aunt Leah’s Place\, will share their programs & experience preparing youth as they “age out” from MCFD foster care:\n\n“For 30 years\, Aunt Leah’s Place has been helping kids in foster care and young mothers by providing guidance\, supported housing\, job training and coaching on essential life skills…Support at this critical time can help these young people realize their potential while becoming resilient\, independent adults.” \n\nMarie & Mark Griggs will share about how they have prepared their daughter for adult living.\nAaron Michael will join us by video to talk about moving away from family to live & work in Victoria.\nAlexander Magnussen\, who currently works for Milieu Family Services\, will speak about his evolution from living in highly supported group homes to independent living\, with his wife & son.\n\nThis is a free event but registration is required. \n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/life-as-an-independent-adult
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills,Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220531T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220427T195552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T200312Z
UID:2842-1654009200-1654012800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Link! Safety\, Relationship and Sexuality
DESCRIPTION:If you would like to add your input to the design of a workshop on dating\, join this Zoom focus group on May 31st\, 3pm. \nTo register email linksrs@posabilities.ca
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/link-safety-relationship-and-sexuality
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220520T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220520T204500
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220506T204834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T210227Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Night Spring 2022!
DESCRIPTION:Punch-Drunk Love (2002) \nWatch in advance\, but download ad-blocker to view it ad-free: \nhttps://www.ctv.ca/movies/punch-drunk-love \nBarry Egan (Adam Sandler) is having a tough time – starting his novelty toilet-plunger business! But his weird sister keeps trying to match him up with a whimsical\, British woman (Emily Watson)\, and a group of phone scammers (led by Philip Seymour Hoffman) who try to extort him. How does a frequent-flyer miles loophole\, a metric ton of pudding\, and demolishing a bathroom with your bare hands factor into all of this? Watch & find out! \nSee trailer on YouTube:  \nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqv_gYTVSUo \nHosted by: Casey Primus\, B.Com\, CGA\, working for an organization supporting 300 people with diverse abilities & Michael McCreary\, stand-up comic\, actor\, author. Both Casey & Michael love movies and engaging in meaningful discussions. \nPlease register 24 hours before event.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-night-spring-2022
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220520T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220520T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220421T193335Z
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SUMMARY:Motivation: Fueling the Invisible Fire
DESCRIPTION:Shane Lynch\, PhD\, Special Education & Registered Psychologist is the Director of Innovation and Evaluation at the Sinneave Family Foundation in Calgary\, Alberta \nThis meeting will be a deep dive into Motivation: What is it? \nHow does “having it” (or not!) impact our ability to determine or achieve our goals? Is it enhanced or inhibited by factors within ourselves (sleep\, diet\, or exercise)\, or by factors in our environments (season\, weather\, time of day\, distractions around us)? We will look at all of these\, will explore strategies for building self-determination\, and will discuss ways to challenge ourselves to find the motivation we need to achieve our goals. \nShane has been working in the fields of autism\, developmental & behavior disorders\, and mental health since 1997. He was named a Strategic Training Fellow by the Canadian Institute for Health Research\, and has worked across Alberta\, the Yukon\, and the Northwest Territories\, consulting with\, and training organizations & schools to support individuals with severe & complex behaviour. Shane has taught at the University of Alberta\, been published in scientific journals\, and presented at international conferences. \nThe Sinneave Family Foundation is an operating foundation that aims to improve education\, employment\, & housing outcomes for autistic youth and adults by delivering programs and services to help individuals live\, learn\, work\, and thrive in their communities.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/motivation-fueling-the-invisible-fire
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220510T194702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T195004Z
UID:2949-1652986800-1652986800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Online Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Different threads woven together can make a whole\, strong cloth. \nA Monthly online conversation group for ASD adults\, 18+ years old. \nMany 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. \nHosted by Julia Mitchell\, \nASD adult\, empathetic listener & curious about autism & autistic people. \nBring to the meeting a few thoughts that you would like to share about your lifestyle… \nTo register please click on the “Going” button.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/monthly-online-conversation-group-3
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills,Stronger Together
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220501T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220418T230816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T233215Z
UID:2803-1651432500-1651438800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:This month’s movie is “Spirited Away” \nAn animated\, Academy Award winning film from acclaimed Japanese director\, Hayao Miyazaki – watch free\, in advance\, on Netflix!  \nTen-year-old Chihiro (Daveigh Chase) moves with her parents\, to a new home in the Japanese countryside. After taking a wrong turn down a wooded path\, Chihiro and her parents discover an amusement park with a stall containing an assortment of food. Chihiro’s parents begin eating and then\, to her surprise\, transform into pigs. In this supernatural realm\, Chihiro encounters a host of characters and endures labor in a bathhouse for spirits\, awaiting a reunion with her parents. \nSee review on YouTube : \n\nHosted by: \nCasey Primus & Dorian Simunac \nBoth Casey & Dorian love movies and engaging in meaningful discussions. \n Please register 24 hours before event.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-night-6
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220411T205859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T211431Z
UID:2775-1650567600-1650567600@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Online Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Different threads woven together can make a whole\, strong cloth. \nThis is a monthly online conversation group for ASD adults\, 18+ years old. \nMany autistic people have spent much of their lives feeling “different”. This group is an opportunity to explore & build common bonds. It 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. \nHosted by Julia Mitchell\, ASD adult\, empathetic listener & curious about autism & autistic people \nBring to the meeting a few thoughts that you would like to share about your activities\, interests and passions… \nA free event but registration is required. To register please click on the  “Going” button below and fill the form:
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/monthly-online-conversation-group-2
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220413T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220413T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220211T034101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T035227Z
UID:2564-1649867400-1649872800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Peers with posAbilities
DESCRIPTION:A social skills program designed to bring young adults (ages 18-35) together to connect and build friendships. The PEERS® curriculum is evidence-based and focuses on teaching friendship skills\, important social behaviors\, and dating etiquette. Wednesdays\, April 13-July 27\, free. \nFor information on eligibility click here. To register complete our pre-screen information form here: www.laurelbc.ca/cwp-2022
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/peers-with-posabilities
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220406T100000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220310T065034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T065617Z
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SUMMARY:Live Webinar on April 6\, Start with ‘Hello’ : How to Reduce Social Anxiety and Foster Connections
DESCRIPTION:EXPERT: Sharon Saline\, Psy.D.\nDATE & TIME: Wednesday\, April 6 @ 1pm U.S. Eastern Time  (12pm CT; 11am MT; 10am PT)  |  Find it in your time zone > \nThis webinar will be recorded. Register now and we’ll reserve you a spot (even if you can’t attend live) AND email you the replay link » \nMany adults with ADHD struggle with fears of embarrassment\, rejection\, or criticism and hold back from participating in the relationships they truly desire. In this webinar\, Dr. Sharon Saline will help you learn to participate in social situations with more confidence and less self-criticism. \nIn this webinar you will: \n\nUnderstand how social anxiety and rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) impact adults and older teens with ADHD\nLearn to overcome limiting beliefs and behaviors with practical tools based on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness\nDevelop effective strategies for managing social situations and personal relationships with ease and confidence\nImprove communication skills to engage in clear\, appropriate\, and meaningful conversations\nExplore tools for improving resilience and maintaining a growth mindset\n\nRegister Now to Reserve Your Spot & Get Replay Access » \nNOTE: ADDitude offers an optional certificate of attendance to webinar participants\, but does not offer CEU credits. The cost of the certificate of attendance option is $10. If interested\, register for the webinar and you’ll receive instructions after it ends. The certificate link will also be on the webinar replay page after the live webinar. \n  \nSharon Saline\, Psy.D. clinical psychologist and author of the award-winning book\, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life\, specializes in working with children\, teens\, emerging adults and families living with ADHD\, anxiety\, learning disabilities\, high-functioning autism\, twice exceptionality\, and mental health issues.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/live-webinar-on-april-6-start-with-hello-how-to-reduce-social-anxiety-and-foster-connections
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220403T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220304T033531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T034428Z
UID:2628-1648998000-1649001600@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Learn to Run + Fitness Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Kris Hildebrand\, an award-winning coach of Exceleration & Multisport clubs\, will work with you\, whatever your current level of fitness. The aim of this program is to get you moving\, and to have fun. Set yourself the achievable goal of completing this 11-week program! \nWhat: An 11-week Fitness Training \nWhere: 700 Templeton Dr\, Vancouver \nWhen: Sundays\, 3-4pm\, Apr 3 – Jun 26\, 2022\, (no class Apr 17 or Jun 19) \nCost: $100\, $50 bonus for completing 10/11 sessions- Don’t come if you  are sick! \n  \nTo register Click Here \n  \n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/learn-to-run-fitness-training-workshop
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220325T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220325T191500
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220317T024736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T025759Z
UID:2695-1648235700-1648235700@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Movie Night Winter 2022! Not one\, but two!  \nTron & Tron: Legacy \nWatch free\, in advance\,  \non Disney Plus \nTron is a 1982 American science fiction action–adventure film written and directed by Steven Lisberger. The film stars Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn\, a computer programmer and video game developer who is transported inside the software world of a mainframe computer where he interacts with programs in his attempt to escape. \nTron: Legacy is a sequel to the 1982 film Tron\, also directed by Steven Lisberger.  Again\,  Jeff Bridges and Bruce Boxleitner return to reprise their roles as Kevin Flynn and Alan Bradley\, respectively\, and also Garrett Hedlund\, Olivia Wilde\, James Frain\, Beau Garrettand Michael Sheen. The story follows Flynn’s adult son Sam\, who responds to a message from his long-lost father and is transported into a virtual reality called “the Grid\,”. \nSee trailers on YouTube: \n \n \nHosted by: \nCasey Primus & Dorian Simunac \nBoth Casey & Dorian love movies and engaging in meaningful discussions.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-night-5
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220306T042016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T173538Z
UID:2638-1647543600-1647543600@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Online Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a monthly online conversation group for ASD adults\, 18+ years old. \nMany autistic people have spent much of their lives feeling “different”. This group is an opportunity to explore & build common bonds. It 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. \nHosted by Julia Mitchell\, ASD adult\, empathetic listener & curious about autism & autistic people \nJoin us to share your ideas about the topics you want to explore in our monthly gatherings. \nA free event but registration is required. To register please click on the  “Going” button below and fill the form:
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/monthly-online-conversation-group
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills,Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220304T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220126T064908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T071320Z
UID:2405-1646389800-1646395200@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Social Thinking by Michelle Garcia Winner
DESCRIPTION:Social Competency – More than Social Skills \nWe largely take for granted what most of us can intuitively learn to do—socially attend\, interpret\, problem solve\, and respond within different aspects of the social world quickly and efficiently across all environments\, including one’s home\, classroom\, and broader community. Rather than assign blame when a person struggles to make sense of the complexities within this world\, for more than 25 years the developmental Social Thinking® Methodology has sought to continually evolve and provide clear concepts\, strategies\, tips\, and tools to teach this abstract information explicitly to individuals who communicate differently. While originally designed for persons with autism spectrum (ASD) and ADHD\, aspects of the methodology are being adopted into mainstream\, as educators find that exposing the social code to all students enhances skills in social problem solving and conflict resolution. \nMichelle Garcia Winner\, MA\, CCC-SLP\, is the founder and CEO of Social Thinking and a globally recognized thought leader\, author\, speaker\, and social-cognitive therapist. She is dedicated to helping people of all ages develop social emotional learning\, including those with social learning differences. Michelle has created numerous evidence-based strategies\, treatment frameworks\, and curricula to help interventionists develop social competencies in those they support. Her work\, which she continually updates\, demonstrates how social competencies impact people’s broader lives\, including their ability to foster relationships and their academic and career performance. \nParticipation in this Q & A with Michelle Garcia Winner will be limited to those who attend a 3-hour online training (viewed at your convenience) prior to the March 4th session. Free\, but registration by February 7th is required for you to access & view the training prior to March 4th.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/social-thinking-by-michelle-garcia-winner
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220225T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T154835
CREATED:20220205T201919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T214708Z
UID:2497-1645816500-1645822800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Night February 25\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:The movie this month is the animated film “The Mitchells Vs. The Machines” \nYoung Kate Mitchell embarks on a road trip with her proud parents\, younger brother and beloved dog to start her first year at film school. But their plans to bond as a family soon get interrupted when the world’s electronic devices come to life to stage an uprising. With help from two friendly robots\, the Mitchells must now come together to save one another — and the planet — from the new technological revolution.  \n Watch the movie in advance on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81399614 \nSee Trailer:\n \nHosted by: \nCasey Primus & Dorian Simunac. \nBoth Casey & Dorian love movies and engaging in meaningful discussions. \nThis is a free event but registration is required. Please register 24 hours before event!
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-night-february
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills,Stronger Together
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