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SUMMARY:Parents Social Group
DESCRIPTION:Topic : Safety and Well-being: Strategies and Tools for building their skills while managing our worries regarding both! \nWalk and Talk: Central Park\, Burnaby\, Meet at Patterson Skytrain Station
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/parents-social-group-3
CATEGORIES:Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211119T103000
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SUMMARY:Launch + Skills
DESCRIPTION:Shane Lynch is our second speaker this season from the Sinneave Family Foundation in Calgary. Shane holds a PhD in Special Education\, is a Registered Psychologist\, and the Director of Professional Practice & Education at the Sinneave Family Foundation. \nShane will be presenting Sinneave’s skills coaching program – Launch + Skills (L + S). On their website\,  L + S is described as follows: \n“Launch + Skills is an individualized skills coaching program designed to help autistic individuals who are motivated and ready to pursue goals in Employment\, Education\, or Living Independently in the community. Whether you are a teenager transitioning to adulthood\, or you are already an adult\, L+S was developed as an intensive program to help you learn the skills needed for success.” \nShane will tell us about how the program is delivered\, the coaches employed in the program\, the cost & duration of the program\, and most importantly\, how it benefits young adults transitioning to adult living. \nRegistration is free\, please use below RSVP to register. \n  \nThe video of this event is shown below.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/launch-skills
CATEGORIES:Employment,Post-Sec Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211114T190000
DTSTAMP:20211108T052714Z
CREATED:20211107T051144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T052714Z
UID:2069-1636916400-1636916400@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Parents Social Group
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Safety and Well-being: Strategies and Tools for building their skills while managing our worries regarding both!
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/parents-social-group-2
CATEGORIES:Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211030T183000
DTSTAMP:20211025T000417Z
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UID:1619-1635618600-1635618600@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Audition all Tuesday\, October 30th!
DESCRIPTION:  \nThirteenth 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. \nThirteenth Floor practices Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 9:00 at Yukon and 4th Avenue in Vancouver. \nInterested rock musicians can reach the band at rosschiltonNW@gmail.com. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/audition-all-tuesday-october-30th
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211029T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211029T191500
DTSTAMP:20211026T045137Z
CREATED:20211018T043959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T045137Z
UID:1886-1635534900-1635534900@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:This month’s movie choice is the 2019 sleeper hit film “The Peanut Butter Falcon” \nThe 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 & fun! \nWatch the movie in advance on Netflix. See Trailer below: \n\n  \nHosted by \nCasey Primus\, B. Com.\, CGA\, working for an organization supporting 300 people with diverse abilities. \nAaron Michael\, BA\, Pol Sc\, SFU\, &SPS meeting facilitator. Both Casey & Aaron love movies and engaging in meaningful and entertaining discussions. \nPlease register 24 hours before event start:  click here.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-night
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211029T160000
DTSTAMP:20211026T032226Z
CREATED:20211016T175033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T032226Z
UID:1755-1635516000-1635523200@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Parent Social Group
DESCRIPTION:This is the Walk & Talk meeting of  SPS parents’ social group . Please contact Francine at psg@squarepegsociety.ca if you would like to join.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/parent-social-group
CATEGORIES:Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211022T123000
DTSTAMP:20211103T181521Z
CREATED:20210913T010348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T181521Z
UID:1455-1634898600-1634905800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Adult Diagnosis
DESCRIPTION:Growing adult populations in BC are being excluded from accessing supports and the understanding and acceptance that a formal autism diagnosis provides. \nOver the last two years\, AutismBC has seen a 70% increase in the inquires about adult assessment and a 190% increase in inquires on the provision of other adult services. \nCurrently\, in BC\, There is no publicly funded system for adult autism assessments. To see a psychiatrist a referral from a family doctor is required. However\, waitlists to see a psychiatrist are extremely long\, and many are not knowledgeable about autism\, and therefore few psychiatrists are comfortable to take on adult autism assessments or autistic clients. \nAt this meeting\, you will hear from two experienced and dedicated professionals who are making a difference for the autistic community. \nJoin us for Dr. Grace Iarocci and Dr. David Worling presentation on Adult Diagnosis: \n\nWhy is adult diagnosis important?\nWhat are the barriers to Assessment and Diagnosis in BC?\nIdeas for solutions or Best Practices\n\nWe will also hear from two Autistic Self Advocates\, Alexandria B\, and Shayna K as to why they choose to\, or not to\, pursue a formal autism assessment. \nSpace is limited and priority will be given to adults contemplating an assessment. Registration is required ahead of time. \nTo Register\, Please click here \nAbout the Speakers \nDr. Grace Iarocci \nA winner of BC Autism Awards in 2018\, Dr. Grace Iarocci has worked in autism research since 1992\, and in 2000 joined Simon Fraser University where she founded the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Lab. Dr. Iarocci has a passion for cutting-edge\, innovative research\, but her dedication to the community extends way beyond this. For six years\, she has run a free Summer camp for autistic AND neurotypical children\, providing an opportunity for them to learn how to understand emotions to initiate friendships. Dr. Iarocci is also a co-founder of the Autism Mentoring Initiative (AMI)\, a peer mentorship program at SFU\, to assist students with ASD with the transition from high school-to-university. Launched in 2014\, peer mentors receive formal training and on-going supervision. Dr. Iarocci is also deeply committed to and involved in\, influencing policy on ASD and worked closely with Ministry of Children and Family Development and Ministry of Health and several community agencies in BC to improve the state of services for individuals on the autism spectrum. \nFind out more about Dr. Iarocci and her incredible work in this blog. \nDr. David Worling \nDr. David Worling cofounded Westcoast Child Development Group in 2003 and is the clinical director. Dr. Worling worked at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver for 7 years in the Adolescent Inpatient and Mood and Anxiety Outpatient Psychiatric Clinics. Over the past several years he has grown the practice to include psychological assessment and therapeutic work with adults. Dr. Worling created Spectrum Works Consulting Group in 2015 to help support adolescents and adults on the Autism Spectrum with co-occurring mental health conditions in work and post-secondary settings. (http://spectrumworks.consulting/). Dr. Worling holds an academic affiliation with the department of Psychology at Simon Fraser University and is a Sessional Instructor with the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. He has over 25 years’ experience as a clinician and has specialized training in the areas of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy\, Autism Diagnostics\, Group Therapy\, and Learning Disabilities. \n\n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/adult-diagnosis
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211017T203000
DTSTAMP:20211019T012858Z
CREATED:20211016T174814Z
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UID:1752-1634497200-1634502600@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Parents Social Group
DESCRIPTION:The focus of our parents’ social group  this month will be “Creating Doable Goals” – please contact Francine  at psg@squarepegsociety.ca if you would like to join us.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/parents-social-group
CATEGORIES:Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211001T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211001T201500
DTSTAMP:20211019T004813Z
CREATED:20210929T035120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T004813Z
UID:1523-1633115700-1633119300@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Night Autumn 2021
DESCRIPTION: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\nMexico City. It became the first Mexican film to win for Best Foreign Language Film\, winning also Best Cinematography and\nBest Director awards. \nWatch the movie in advance on Netflix: See Trailer here . \nHosted by \nCasey Primus\, B. Com.\, CGA\, working for an organization supporting 300 people with diverse abilities.\nAaron Michael\, BA\, Pol Sc\, SFU\, & SPS meeting facilitator. \nBoth Casey & Aaron love movies and engaging in meaningful and entertaining discussions. \nPlease register 24 hours before event start:
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-night-autumn-2021
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210924T160000
DTSTAMP:20211019T005324Z
CREATED:20211010T221954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T005324Z
UID:1726-1632492000-1632499200@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Parents Social Group walk n' talk
DESCRIPTION:Trout Lake Community Centre\n3360 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\n\nPark in the main parking lot off of Victoria Dr. meet at the entrance to the Community Centre. email Francine to let her know that you will be joining us: psg@squarepegsociety.ca
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/parents-social-group-walk-n-talk
CATEGORIES:Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210924T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210924T103000
DTSTAMP:20211016T195547Z
CREATED:20210913T010037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211016T195547Z
UID:1452-1632479400-1632479400@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Meeting: Autism Campus Training
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Symonds of the Sinneave Family Foundation in Calgary was our first speaker of our 2021-22 meeting series. Sarah is the Online Program Facilitator at the Sinneave Family Foundation and a graduate of the University of Calgary’s Psychology program. \nSarah introduced us to Autism Campus Training\, a self-directed online program written and developed for autistic post-secondary students by autistic graduates. This interesting initiative is intended to guide ASD students through all facets of life as they embark on this first phase of adult living. It includes tips on how to access accommodations\, time management and organizational tools\, and strategies for self-care\, and management of daily life and social activities
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/zoom-meeting-autism-campus-training
CATEGORIES:Post-Sec Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210919T210000
DTSTAMP:20211019T005905Z
CREATED:20211010T215123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T005905Z
UID:1715-1632078000-1632085200@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Parent Social Group September 2021
DESCRIPTION:Focus this month was COVID Silver Linings \nContact Francine at psg@squarepegsociety.ca
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/1715
CATEGORIES:Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210820T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210820T210000
DTSTAMP:20211019T010424Z
CREATED:20210817T001446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T010424Z
UID:1230-1629486900-1629493200@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Night Summer!
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nHosted by: Vernaye Morgan\, B. Social Work\, UNBC\, & TESL instructor\, Aaron Michael\, BA\, Pol Sc\, SFU\, &SPS meeting facilitator\nWatch the movie in advance on Netflix or on YouTube: See Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdeyFwHxo2Q\n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/sps-movie-night
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210723T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210723T191500
DTSTAMP:20211019T012936Z
CREATED:20211016T223003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T012936Z
UID:1849-1627067700-1627067700@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Night Summer!
DESCRIPTION:In acknowledgement of the BC Government’s move to implement Accessibility Legislation\, we will\, in July & August\, host\ntwo Zoom movie discussion nights on the theme of Access. \nHosted by: Vernaye Morgan\, B. Social Work\, UNBC\, & TESL instructor\, Aaron Michael\, BA\, Pol Sc\, SFU\, &SPS meeting facilitator \nThe 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. Watch the movie in advance on Netflix or on YouTube. \nSee Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdeyFwHxo2Q
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-night-summer
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210611T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210611T120000
DTSTAMP:20211125T213609Z
CREATED:20211008T010940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211125T213609Z
UID:1541-1623407400-1623412800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Leisure & Recreational Issues and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:We welcomed two speakers\, Jad Brake & Shadi Hortamani.\n\nOur first speaker\, Jad Brake\, PhD Candidate\, Department of Anthropology\, UBC\, described his research on the communicative and sensory challenges that some ASD individuals experience that impede them in forming relationships.\nOur second speaker\, Shadi Hortamani\, Board-certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst\, Canucks Autism Network. Shadi has 10 years of experience serving the autistic community\, 3 at CAN\, working on the Youth and Young Adult programs. She spoke on the benefits of participating in community-based leisure/recreation\, and how to find those activities that fit one’s interests\, time\, budget & location.\n \nSee below the record of this meeting: \n\n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/leisure-recreational-issues-and-opportunities
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210507T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210507T220000
DTSTAMP:20211016T193635Z
CREATED:20211008T011816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211016T193635Z
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SUMMARY:LifeNet & LifeMap
DESCRIPTION:We welcomed Betty Hallenbeck\, the second of our speakers from Asperger/Autism Network (AANE) in Boston\, Mass. https://www.aane.org/ \nBetty spoke to us about AANE’s  programs designed to support individuals with Asperger profiles in becoming independent adults. \nLifeNet is a private pay\, independent living support program for adults with Asperger’s or similar autism spectrum profiles. LifeNet offers peace of mind that an adult on the spectrum will be supported as they navigate adulthood. \nLifeMAP (Life Management Assistance Program) is an intensive\, practical\, highly individualized life coaching program\, staffed by trained professionals for individuals with Asperger profiles.  Coaches help clients use their strengths to identify and overcome the particular barriers they face. The ultimate goal of LifeMAP is for clients to improve their quality of life\, increase their independence\, and progress toward reaching their full potential.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/sps-meeting-about-lifenet-lifemap
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210506T180000
DTSTAMP:20211016T194021Z
CREATED:20211008T011701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211016T194021Z
UID:1544-1620320400-1620324000@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:SPS Confident Conversations
DESCRIPTION:This program is for any adult motivated to become more effective in their social interactions\, and to become happier and more comfortable with being with others. Workshop Goals & Structure: Eight sessions\, for 10 participants\, hosted by Behavioral\nAnalyst\, Crystal Lee Clark\, and Actor/Educator\, Laura Drummond. Each session will include warm-up activities\, a specific concept and targeted goals\, and fun skill building exercises to support the concept. \nSessions 1-4 are aimed at improving understanding of why effective social conversation is important\, how a conversation works\, and how to create opportunities for conversations.\nSessions 5-8 will explore why social memory is important\, will provide concrete skills for thinking and responding on the spot\, and how to add and accept ideas to conversations. \nFinally\, we will practice listening and taking in information in order to build comfort and confidence in social situations.\nStart Date: Thursday\, May 6th \, 2021\, 7:15-9pm PST\nCost: $20/session x 8 = $160.00 CAD \nTo register please click here
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/sps-confident-conversations
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210423T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210423T150000
DTSTAMP:20211019T010850Z
CREATED:20211008T011915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T010850Z
UID:1548-1619184600-1619190000@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Adult Sibling Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker was Dania Jekel of the Asperger/Autism Network (AANE) in Boston\, Mass. https://www.aane.org/ \n\nRelationships between ASD family members and their siblings are often complicated and stressful for all family members. Dania Jekel\, is the Founder & retiring Executive Director of AANE. Dania shared with us her insights into the dynamics of these relationships. Dania has been at the helm of AANE since its inception 25 years ago. Since its humble beginnings\, Dania & her team have developed AANE into an organization which attracts ASD individuals\, their families\, educators & professionals from across the US and beyond. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/square-peg-society-meeting-on-adult-sibling-relationships
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills,Mental Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210422T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210422T203000
DTSTAMP:20211019T013048Z
CREATED:20211016T221624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T013048Z
UID:1845-1619075700-1619123400@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:SPS Games & Gathering: Drama Games
DESCRIPTION:With Laura Drummond & Crystal LeeClark \nFree event\, but registration required. Limited number of participants\, sign up early for this event!
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/sps-games-gathering-drama-games-2
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210416T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210416T203000
DTSTAMP:20211019T013126Z
CREATED:20211016T221214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T013126Z
UID:1841-1618600500-1618605000@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:SPS Games & Gathering: Movie & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:With Glen Brauer & Dee Stacey \nFree event\, but registration required. Limited number of participants\, sign up early for this event! \nWatch in advance: The Invention of Lying :\nhttps://www.justwatch.com/ca/movie/theinvention-of-lying
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/sps-games-gathering-movie-discussion-2
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210406T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210406T191500
DTSTAMP:20211019T013143Z
CREATED:20211016T220801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T013143Z
UID:1839-1617736500-1617736500@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:SPS Games & Gathering: Online Board & Party Games
DESCRIPTION:With  Crystal Lee-Clark & Cailey Morgan \nFree event \, but registration required. Limited number of participants\, sign up early for this event!
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/sps-games-gathering-online-board-party-games-2
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210403T120000
DTSTAMP:20211019T041739Z
CREATED:20211008T012202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T041739Z
UID:1551-1617436800-1617451200@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:SPS Games & Gathering: Online Yoga & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Online Yoga & Discussion with Sharon \nFree event \, but registration required. Limited number of participants\, sign up early for this event! \n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/sps-games-gathering-of-april-2021
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210325T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210325T203000
DTSTAMP:20211019T011128Z
CREATED:20211016T214640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T011128Z
UID:1831-1616699700-1616704200@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:SPS Games & Gathering: Drama Games
DESCRIPTION:With Laura Drummond & Crystal LeeClark \nFree event \, but registration required. Limited number of participants\, sign up early for the event!
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/sps-games-gathering-drama-games
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210323T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210323T210000
DTSTAMP:20211010T210950Z
CREATED:20211008T012501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211010T210950Z
UID:1555-1616526900-1616533200@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:SPS Building A Mental Tool Kit: March 2021
DESCRIPTION:Zoom meeting with Amanda Zhou & Sam McCorriston\, Registered Clinical Counsellors\,AsUR Counselling & Consulting Services \nFour sessions for adults\,19+ years old\, who are motivated to examine barriers in their lives and who want to explore some tools that will enable them to become the person that they want to be. 8 participants\, each session 1.5 hours.\nSpecific workshop objectives will be examined in relation to strategic tools for coping with stress\, for increasing success in relationships\, and for building resiliency in life. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n• To gain a better understanding of the impact of our emotions & experiences\, and to make choices\nthat best serve our health\, safety & well-being.\n• To connect the dots between past experiences and present choices.\n• To process the relationship between the autism diagnosis and one’s identity. \nWorkshop Tools:\n• Externalization: How to see problems as separate from myself.\n• Mindfulness: How to be fully present and engage with ourselves & others without judgement.\n• Communication: How to voice one’s needs & boundaries.\n• Managing emotions: How to recognize and process feelings and experiences in ourselves & others. \nTime & Cost:: Tuesday\, 7:15pm PST\, March 23\,30\, April 6\, 13 $100 CAD\nPlease register no later than 24 hours before event start..
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/sps-building-a-mental-tool-kit-march-2021
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210319T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210319T203000
DTSTAMP:20211019T041823Z
CREATED:20211016T213628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T041823Z
UID:1826-1616181300-1616185800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:SPS Games & Gathering: Movie & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:With Glen Brauer & Dee Stacey \nFree event \, but registration required. Limited number of participants\, sign up early for the event! \nTwo short films to watch in advance:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K2ehhiDfv4&t=162 \n\n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/sps-games-gathering-movie-discussion
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210319T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210319T150000
DTSTAMP:20211016T192134Z
CREATED:20211008T012602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211016T192134Z
UID:1557-1616160600-1616166000@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Financial Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Key to independent living is an understanding of day-to-day budgeting & financial transactions. \nOur speaker\, Vicki Kwong\, is an “Each One Teach One” trainer\, and a Senior Member\nService Representative with VanCity Credit Union. The “Each One\, Teach One” program is a VanCity Credit Union initiative aimed at increasing the financial literacy of Canadians.\nIn this meeting Vicki will covered: \nBasic Banking\n• Basic Banking concepts such as: What is\, a Financial Institution\, and how to choose one to meet your needs\, the types of banking transactions and accounts\, the benefits and risks of debit cards\, fees\, and how interest is calculated.\nBasic Budgeting\n• Basic Budgeting concepts\, such as: What is and why create a budget\, one’s needs vs wants\, steps in building and sticking to a budget \n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/financial-literacy
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210309T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210309T203000
DTSTAMP:20211019T041905Z
CREATED:20211016T214025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T041905Z
UID:1828-1615317300-1615321800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:SPS Games & Gathering: Online Board & Party Games
DESCRIPTION:With Crystal Lee-Clark & Cailey Morgan \nFree event\, but registration required Limited number of participants sign up early for your preferred event!
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/sps-games-gathering-online-board-party-games
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210306T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210306T103000
DTSTAMP:20211016T212603Z
CREATED:20211008T012305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211016T212603Z
UID:1553-1615023000-1615026600@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:SPS Games & Gathering: Online Yoga & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Discussion with Sharon \nFree event\, but registration required Limited number of participants sign up early for your preferred event!
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/sps-games-gathering-march-2021
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210222T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210222T200000
DTSTAMP:20211019T011640Z
CREATED:20211008T012706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T011640Z
UID:1559-1614022200-1614024000@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Workshop: February 2021
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of eight 1/2hour Zoom sessions\, Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator\, Kulli Yee\, will be our guide to the evidence-based practice of mindfulness. We will learn: \n\nWhat Is Mindfullness?\nHow Mindfulness can support emotional & physical\nwell-being.\nHow Mindfulness can break the cycle of stress in our\nEveryday practices for beginning your own Mindfulness\n\nThe intention of this Workshop is to help you to make meditation part of your daily life. We will be charging an $80 registration fee\, with $10 for each session attended returned back to you\, at the end of the eight sessions.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/sps-mindfulness-workshop-february-2021
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210220T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210220T213000
DTSTAMP:20211019T011838Z
CREATED:20211016T211024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T011838Z
UID:1817-1613809800-1613856600@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Games & Gathering: Online Yoga & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:With Sharon King
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/games-gathering-online-yoga-discussion
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills,Mental Health
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