Events

In acknowledgement of the BC Government’s move to implement Accessibility Legislation, we will, in July & August, host two Zoom movie discussion nights on the theme of Access. Hosted by: Vernaye Morgan, B. Social Work, UNBC, & TESL instructor, Aaron Michael, BA, Pol Sc, SFU, &SPS meeting facilitator The Fundamentals of Caring” is a quirky, humourous film about a young man who overcomes fear and cynicism, and opts to go on an adventure, despite the physical challenges that he faces.…

In acknowledgment of the BCGovernment’s move to implement Accessibility Legislation, we will, in July & August, host two Zoom movie discussion nights on the theme of Access. Please register 24 hours before the events start: click here.   Hosted by: Vernaye Morgan, B. Social Work, UNBC, & TESL instructor, Aaron Michael, BA, Pol Sc, SFU, &SPS meeting facilitator Watch the movie in advance on Netflix or on YouTube: See Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdeyFwHxo2Q  

The first movie choice this fall is the 2018 film “Roma” Written & directed by Alfonso Cuaron, it follows the life of a livein housekeeper of a middle-class family, it is based upon Cuaron’s upbringing (1970-71) in the Colonia Roma neighbourhood of Mexico City. It became the first Mexican film to win for Best Foreign Language Film, winning also Best Cinematography and Best Director awards. Watch the movie in advance on Netflix: See Trailer here . Hosted by Casey Primus,…

This month’s movie choice is the 2019 sleeper hit film “The Peanut Butter Falcon” The Peanut Butter Falcon is a “dramedy”, written & directed by Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz. The plot follows a young man with Down Syndrome, (Zack Gottsagen) who escapes from an assisted living facility and befriends a wayward fisherman on the run, (Shia LaBeouf). The two men bond as they try to elude the attempts of the social worker trying to track them. Lots of action…

  Thirteenth Floor, a Vancouver-based rock band, is looking for additional members. The band is searching for a bass player, keyboard player, and female vocalist to round out their group. If you are an adult on the AutismSpectrum, musically talented and motivated, and looking to perform gigs, the band is interested in hearing from you. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, October 30th. Thirteenth Floor practices Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 9:00 at Yukon and 4th Avenue in Vancouver. Interested rock musicians…

This month’s movie choice is the 2018 film “Wild Rose” Wild Rose is a 2018 film, directed by Tom Harper, starring Jessie Buckley, Sophie Okonedo & Julie Walters. It follows Rose-Lynn, aspiring country singer & single mom, as she navigates obstacles & setbacks to find her values and life path. While we may not be would-be stars, we can all relate to the struggles involved in finding our own life’s journey! Watch the movie in advance on Netflix. See Trailer:…