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SUMMARY:Everything Relationships!
DESCRIPTION:(4th Tuesday of the month) A monthly online drop-in- This month we will look at “Happy\nRelationships” – what makes them work? \nThese 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. \nDeveloping 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 become more socially & emotionally aware.  We may need to expand our opportunities for meeting people\, to participate in activities that are new to us\, to nurture curiosity about others\, and to demonstrate flexibility around shared activities. This only makes sense if doing so aligns with our goals\, while preserving our mental & physical well-being. Beginning is the first step! Be kind to yourself\, and know that by reaching out in these sessions and elsewhere\, others will see your effort and will reach out back to you! \n \nNew!  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. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/everything-relationships-6
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T210000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED!! - Movie Watch Live at JUC
DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS!!\nSaturday\, April 20 is the first of our Watch Live Movie events at JUC. We will start off at 3pm with an animated family film Migration\, take a break at 4:30pm for pizza\, then\, at 6pm\, we will watch 12 Monkeys. Graham & Aaron will lead a short discussion at 8:15pm. You are welcome to join us for one or both films! \nMigration – A family of ducks decides to leave the safety of a New England pond for an adventurous trip to Jamaica. However\, their well-laid plans quickly go awry when they get lost and wind up in New York City. The experience soon inspires them to expand their horizons\, open themselves up to new friends\, and accomplish more than they ever thought possible. \nMigration trailer: \n\n12 Monkeys – Traveling back in time isn’t simple\, as James Cole learns the hard way. Imprisoned in the 2030s\, James is recruited for a mission that will send him back to the 1990s. Once there\, he’s supposed to gather information about a nascent plague that’s about to exterminate the vast majority of the world’s population. But\, aside from the manic Jeffrey\, he gets little in the way of cooperation\, not least from medical gatekeepers like Dr. Kathryn Railly. \n12 Monkeys trailer: \n\nHosted by: \nAaron Michael and Graham Brownmiller. \nAaron and Graham love movies and engaging in meaningful discussions.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-watch-live-at-juc
LOCATION:Jubilee United Church\,  6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5H 3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240419T120000
DTSTAMP:20240402T073226Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting to Employment (Part Two)
DESCRIPTION:This second meeting is to connect you to a few more options that could help you find your employment path! \nJump to the next level! \n \nPlease join us & the following speakers!  \nMaegan O’Neill\, Navigator\, Youth & Adult Services\, & Wanda Gibson\, Employment Program Manager\, Canucks Autism Network \nCanuck Autism is a Ready Willing & Able partner\, contracted to deliver this national program in BC. CAN-STEP is a Skills Training Employment Program at Canucks Autism which offers classroom training combined with paid work\, currently in the hospitality industry. \nLonnie Belfer\, WarehouseAbilities Program Manager at Back-In-Motion \nThis 12-week warehouse training program is tailored to industry needs\, and provides skills training and supports to prepare individuals with multiple barriers for sustainable employment. \nPlease register to get the Zoom meeting invitation.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/connecting-to-employment-part-two
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240415T203000
DTSTAMP:20240412T080433Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T080433Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s talk!
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 and is eager to connect with\, and to learn about you! \n \nLet’s talk about: when we learned that we are autistic. How have we grown to accept this diagnosis\, and has doing so helped us to develop a better sense of self? \nNew!  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. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/https-squarepegsociety-ca-event-lets-talk-11
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240413T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240413T235959
DTSTAMP:20240403T160631Z
CREATED:20240402T044243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T160631Z
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SUMMARY:Square Peg Society Open House
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach 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 with partners from Canucks Autism\, UBC’s Anxiety\, Stress & Autism Program\, and Jubilee United Church\, is hosting an “Open House”. \nThis is an inclusive event – regardless of your neurodiversity\, age\, gender – you are welcome! Come and join us for any or all of the following events: \n8:30am Yoga with Kiran \n \n  \n11:00am-1:00pm  Let’s Make Soup!\nCheck out Jubilee’s kitchen\,  learn some knife-use facts & skills & make & share some soup with us. \n \n  \n1:00pm – 3:00pm There are options!\n\nA Walk ‘n Talk toward Central Park -If you want to come early for soup-making\, then you will start your walk from Jubilee United Church at 1pm. With Recreation Programmers from Canucks Autism.\nA Walk ‘n Talk\, starting at Patterson Skytrain Station at 1:30pm. There you will connect with the Canucks Autism Recreation Programmers and the rest of the group to explore Central Park\, returning to Jubilee at the end\, for refreshments.\n\n \n\nShared Stories – If you want to engage in one-on-one\, 15-20 minute conversations with others you may not have met before. Come prepared to talk and to listen; gently guided by Kate Roh\, from UBC’s ASAP team.\n\n \n\nTake-a-break tables; we will have a puzzle and a scrabble table for you to chill.\n\n \n  \n4:00-6:00pm Little Mountain Trio -an eclectic mix of bluegrass\, country\, folk and jazz.\n \n     \nNo admission\, but donations are gratefully appreciated. \nTax receipt will be issued for donation. Click here for donation \n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/square-peg-society-open-house
LOCATION:Jubilee United Church\,  6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5H 3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills,Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T203000
DTSTAMP:20240528T212404Z
CREATED:20240402T052059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T212404Z
UID:5425-1712775600-1712781000@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Heart-to-Heart
DESCRIPTION:An online social conversation group for Autistic women\, 18+ years old \nThis 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. \nTo warm up: Are you returning to in-person activities at the same level as before COVID? \n \n  \nTopic: This will be our fourth session on Managing Interpersonal Relationships. We would like to talk about Self-Advocacy: Recognizing your needs and communicating them them to others. Please join us! \nNew!  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. \nPlease register to get the Zoom meeting invitation.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/heart-to-heart-2
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240408T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240408T204500
DTSTAMP:20240402T054307Z
CREATED:20240402T051200Z
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UID:5422-1712603700-1712609100@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Families Like Mine
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in sharing ideas\, experiences & feelings with other parents\, grandparents & caregivers? \n \nOur topic this month: How to talk to and support our kids through the emotional ups & downs of dating and intimate relationships… \nNew!  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. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/families-like-mine-3
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T210000
DTSTAMP:20240228T003605Z
CREATED:20240228T003605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T003605Z
UID:5223-1711654200-1711659600@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Chat Night
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 28\, 2023 @ 7:30pm PDT \nThis month’s movie is: A Beautiful Mind\nWatch the movie on Amazon Prime in advance of our discussion on the 28th. \nA 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. \nSee trailer on YouTube: \n\nHosted by: \nAaron Michael. \nAaron loves movies and engaging in meaningful discussions. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-chat-night-15
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240326T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240326T210000
DTSTAMP:20240228T211931Z
CREATED:20240228T211931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T211931Z
UID:5241-1711481400-1711486800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Everything Relationships!
DESCRIPTION:A monthly (4th Tuesday of the month) online drop-in to ask and discuss any questions that you have about building and keeping relationships. \nTopic: Fresh Starts! \nThese 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. \nDeveloping 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 become more socially & emotionally aware.  We may need to expand our opportunities for meeting people\, to participate in activities that are new to us\, to nurture curiosity about others\, and to demonstrate flexibility around shared activities. This only makes sense if doing so aligns with our goals\, while preserving our mental & physical well-being. \nBeginning is the first step! Be kind to yourself\, and know that by reaching out in these sessions & elsewhere\, others will see your effort and will reach out back to you! \n \nNew!  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. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/everything-relationships-5
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Housing,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T160000
DTSTAMP:20240228T214554Z
CREATED:20240228T214554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T214554Z
UID:5248-1711198800-1711209600@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Games & Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Come play with us!    \nWe 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. \n  \nLocation : Jubilee United Church\, 6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby \nParking is underground beside 4717 Hazel St. United Church parking spaces are 1-29\, or walk from Metrotown Skytrain Station. \nA free event\, but registration is required.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/games-gathering-2
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T104500
DTSTAMP:20240228T223343Z
CREATED:20240228T223311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T223343Z
UID:5258-1711190700-1711190700@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Yoga in Community
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLocation: Jubilee United Church\, 6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby \nParking is underground beside 4717 Hazel St. United Church parking spaces are 1-29\, or walk from Metrotown Skytrain Station. \nPlease register for this event. Payment is by donation at the time of the class.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/yoga-in-community-2
LOCATION:Jubilee United Church\,  6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5H 3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fun,Mental Health,Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240318T203000
DTSTAMP:20240228T222127Z
CREATED:20240228T222127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T222127Z
UID:5255-1710788400-1710793800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Let’s talk!
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 and is eager to connect with\, and to learn about you! \n \nLet’s talk about: Sensory issues. Are there specific sensory things that you avoid? Or conversely\, that you like\, and seek out? \nNew!  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. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/lets-talk-10
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240315T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240315T120000
DTSTAMP:20240508T050519Z
CREATED:20240305T190056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T050519Z
UID:5276-1710498600-1710504000@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Connecting to Employment
DESCRIPTION:For autistic individuals and their families often it seems that\, either there are no supports to help them bridge the gap to gainful employment\, or the opportunities are so fragmented and dispersed that is hard to know where to look. The purpose of this meeting is to bring a few agencies together for you to consider as a possible fit for you! \nJump to the next level! \n \nPlease join us\, and the following speakers: \nMargaret Flynn\, Coastal Mental Health On employment in the culinary arts \nKat Thorsen\, Intersections Media On employment related to the Film Industry \nJennifer Do\, Open Door Group On employment through WorkBC \nJasmine Marchant\, CAN WIN On a range of employment across Canada \nPlease register to get the Zoom meeting invitation. \nBelow is the recording of this event. \n\n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/connecting-to-employment
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240313T203000
DTSTAMP:20240528T212439Z
CREATED:20240228T220333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T212439Z
UID:5251-1710356400-1710361800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Heart-to-Heart
DESCRIPTION:An online social conversation group for Autistic women\, 18+ years old \nThis 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. \nTo warm up: Are you affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Do the longer days give you an energy boost? \n \n  \nTopic: This will be our third session on Managing Interpersonal Relationships.  \nWe would like to talk about Recognizing Toxic Relationships\, and Cultivating Healthy Ones! Please join us! \nNew!  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. \nPlease register to get the Zoom meeting invitation.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/5251
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240311T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240311T204500
DTSTAMP:20240228T213344Z
CREATED:20240228T213344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T213344Z
UID:5244-1710184500-1710189900@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Families Like Mine
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in sharing ideas\, experiences & feelings with other parents\, grandparents & caregivers? \n \nOur 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? \nNew!  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. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/families-like-mine-2
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240229T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240229T210000
DTSTAMP:20240228T100406Z
CREATED:20240201T194206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T100406Z
UID:5086-1709233200-1709240400@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Chat Night
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 29\, 2023 @ 7:30pm PDT \nThis month’s movie is: The Imitation Game\nWatch the movie on Paramount Plus in advance of our discussion on the 29th. \nDuring 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. \nSee trailer on YouTube: \n\nHosted by: \nAaron Michael. \nAaron loves movies and engaging in meaningful discussions. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-chat-night-14
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T203000
DTSTAMP:20240528T212052Z
CREATED:20240201T232211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T212052Z
UID:5106-1709146800-1709152200@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Heart-to-Heart
DESCRIPTION:An online social conversation group for Autistic women\, 18+ years old \nThis 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. \nTo warm up: Do you participate in any Chinese New Year’s festivities? \n \nTopic: This will be our second session on Managing Interpersonal Relationships. We would like to talk about Navigating Inequity – in Remuneration\, or in Educational or Employment Opportunities (or the lack thereof!). Please join us! \n  \nNew!  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. \nPlease register to get the Zoom meeting invitation.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/heart-to-heart
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240227T203000
DTSTAMP:20240201T234318Z
CREATED:20240201T234115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T234318Z
UID:5113-1709062200-1709065800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Everything Relationships!
DESCRIPTION:A monthly (4th Tuesday of the month) online drop-in to ask and discuss any questions that you have about building and keeping relationships. \nThese 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. \nDeveloping 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 become more socially & emotionally aware.  We may need to expand our opportunities for meeting people\, to participate in activities that are new to us\, to nurture curiosity about others\, and to demonstrate flexibility around shared activities. This only makes sense if doing so aligns with our goals\, while preserving our mental & physical well-being. \nBeginning is the first step! Be kind to yourself\, and know that by reaching out in these sessions & elsewhere\, others will see your effort and will reach out back to you! \n \nNew!  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. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/everything-relationships-4
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240226T203000
DTSTAMP:20240201T233356Z
CREATED:20240201T233147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T233356Z
UID:5109-1708974000-1708979400@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Let’s talk!
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 and is eager to connect with\, and to learn about you! \n \nLet’s talk about: Dating with Autism. How do you feel about dating in today’s world\, as an autistic adult? \nNew!  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. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/lets-talk-9
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240217T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240217T163000
DTSTAMP:20240201T231212Z
CREATED:20240201T230032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T231212Z
UID:5100-1708176600-1708187400@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Games & Gathering 
DESCRIPTION:Come play with us!    \nThree 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. \n  \nLocation : Jubilee United Church\, 6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby \nParking is underground beside 4717 Hazel St. United Church parking spaces are 1-29\, or walk from Metrotown Skytrain Station. \nA free event\, but registration is required.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/games-gathering
LOCATION:Jubilee United Church\,  6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5H 3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240217T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240217T093000
DTSTAMP:20240201T220601Z
CREATED:20240201T220450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T220601Z
UID:5090-1708158600-1708162200@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Yoga in Community
DESCRIPTION:Bring your yoga mat\, and join us & Registered Hatha yoga instructor\, Kiran Rampuri\, for an early morning yoga class in this lovely space! Kiran is a Level 2 Registered Yoga Instructor\, and a Certified Yoga Therapist. We’ll put the coffee on for a chat after class. \nLocation: Jubilee United Church\, 6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby \nParking is underground beside 4717 Hazel St. United Church parking spaces are 1-29\, or walk from Metrotown Skytrain Station. \nPlease register for this event. Payment is by donation at the time of the class.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/yoga-in-community
LOCATION:Jubilee United Church\,  6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5H 3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fun,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240216T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240216T120000
DTSTAMP:20240508T050233Z
CREATED:20240201T235609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T050233Z
UID:5116-1708079400-1708084800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan by Disability Alliance BC
DESCRIPTION:Disability Alliance BC \nApplying for/renewing the Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan \nPlease 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. \nPlease register to receive your Zoom invitation.1\nBelow is the recording of this meeting. \n\n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/disability-tax-credit-and-the-registered-disability-savings-plan-by-disability-alliance-bc
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240212T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240212T204500
DTSTAMP:20240203T210728Z
CREATED:20240201T223846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T210728Z
UID:5097-1707765300-1707770700@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Families Like Mine
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in sharing ideas\, experiences & feelings with other parents\, grandparents & caregivers? \n \nThis 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. \nNew!  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. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/families-like-mine
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240130T210000
DTSTAMP:20240103T061334Z
CREATED:20240103T061334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T061334Z
UID:4972-1706643000-1706648400@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Everything Relationships!
DESCRIPTION:A monthly (4th Tuesday of the month) online drop-in to ask and discuss any questions that you have about building and keeping relationships. \nThese 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. \nDeveloping 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 become more socially & emotionally aware.  We may need to expand our opportunities for meeting people\, to participate in activities that are new to us\, to nurture curiosity about others\, and to demonstrate flexibility around shared activities. This only makes sense if doing so aligns with our goals\, while preserving our mental & physical well-being. \nBeginning is the first step! Be kind to yourself\, and know that by reaching out in these sessions & elsewhere\, others will see your effort and will reach out back to you! \n \nNew!  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. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/everything-relationships-3
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240125T220000
DTSTAMP:20240106T000748Z
CREATED:20240106T000646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T000748Z
UID:4955-1706209200-1706220000@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Chat Night (LIVE!)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 25th\, 2024 @ 7:15 pm PDT \nThis month’s movie is: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish\nWe 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! \nPuss 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 the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives. \nSee trailer on YouTube: \n\nWe are making a Discord Server! Please join using the link: https://discord.gg/xfMhUyMPcZ \nHosted by: \nDorian Simunac. \nDorian love movies and engaging in meaningful discussions. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-chat-night-live-3
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240119T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240119T120000
DTSTAMP:20240517T034540Z
CREATED:20240105T164503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T034540Z
UID:4987-1705660200-1705665600@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:UBC Anxiety Stress and Autism Program
DESCRIPTION:The Anxiety\, Stress and Autism Program Lab conducts clinical and community-based research to estimate the frequency of anxiety and stress-related disorders among people on the autism spectrum. Principal investigator\, Dr. Connor Kerns\, PhD\, Associate Professor\,  and her research assistant\, Kate Rho\, will bring us up-to-date with their current research projects\, aimed at better understanding the relationship between social and emotional processing and well-being in young adulthood. \n \nThe goals of their research are: \n\nTo better identify factors which might cause individuals to be at risk of these disorders\nTo develop guidelines and measures for clinicians for determining when an autistic individual is experiencing stress or trauma\nTo be able to effectively treat these conditions in community settings.\n\n\n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/ubc-anxiety-stress-and-autism-program
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240115T203000
DTSTAMP:20240103T063652Z
CREATED:20240103T060139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T063652Z
UID:4967-1705345200-1705350600@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Let’s talk!
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 and is eager to connect with\, and to learn about you! \n \nLet’s talk about: Autism and communication. Have you ever struggled to feel understood? Let’s share some experiences and strategies of what we can do to feel more understood by those around us. \nNew!  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. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/lets-talk-8
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240110T203000
DTSTAMP:20240528T212538Z
CREATED:20240103T054233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T212538Z
UID:4962-1704913200-1704918600@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Heart-to-Heart
DESCRIPTION:An online social conversation group for Autistic women\, 18+ years old \nThis 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. \nTo warm up: Do you set New Year goals or intentions? If so\, what? \n \nTopic: This will be the first of a few sessions on Managing Interpersonal Relationships -in this first one we will focus on Gossip & Jealousy\, either when I experience these feelings\, or when these feelings are directed at me by others. \nPlease register to get the Zoom meeting invitation.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/online-social-conversation-group
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills,Stronger Together
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240108T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240108T204500
DTSTAMP:20240109T194300Z
CREATED:20240103T052830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T194300Z
UID:4959-1704741300-1704746700@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Families Like Mine
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in sharing ideas\, experiences & feelings with other parents\, grandparents & caregivers? \n  \nSetting 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? \nNew!  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. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/parents-talking-with-other-parents
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Stronger Together
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240102T210000
DTSTAMP:20231203T054456Z
CREATED:20231203T052817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231203T054456Z
UID:4873-1704223800-1704229200@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Everything Relationships!
DESCRIPTION:A monthly online drop-in to ask and discuss any questions that you have about building and keeping relationships. \nThese 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. \nDeveloping 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 become more socially & emotionally aware.  We may need to expand our opportunities for meeting people\, to participate in activities that are new to us\, to nurture curiosity about others\, and to demonstrate flexibility around shared activities. This only makes sense if doing so aligns with our goals\, while preserving our mental & physical well-being. \nBeginning is the first step! Be kind to yourself\, and know that by reaching out in these sessions & elsewhere\, others will see your effort and will reach out back to you! \n \nNew!  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. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/everything-relationships-2
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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