Events

Movie Chat Night

Thursday, May 23, 2023 @ 7:30pm PDT This month’s movie is: Rise of the Planet of the Apes Watch the movie on Disney Plus in advance of our discussion on the 23rd. A substance designed to help the brain repair itself gives advanced intelligence to a chimpanzee who leads an ape uprising. See trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uZKvziwJyw Hosted by: Dorian Simunac. Dorian loves movies and engaging in meaningful discussions. Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.

Free

 

Let’s talk!

A Monthly online conversation group for Autistic adults, 18+ years Many autistic people have spent much of their lives feeling “different”. This group is an evening to share our past experiences and present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength and resilience for our futures. Our host, Sara Leschasin, is a community support worker, a K-12 educator, and an autistic adult. She is inspired by the accomplishments of her fellow autistics and…

Free

 

Everything Relationships!

(4th Tuesday of the month) A monthly online drop-in- This month we will look at Tips & Coping Strategies for Social Events. These monthly sessions will be hosted alternately by Certified Sexual Health Educators Darren Frisk and Sherry Nassrin, and are for individuals who want to build relationships, both professionally & personally. Developing the relationships we want takes time & effort, but we do get better at it. We can learn to be our most mature selves, and to become more…

Free

 

COOPERATIVE ENTERPRENEUR TRAINING PROGRAM

Vancouver Island University’s Co-operative Entrepreneur Training program (CETP) is an online program that delivers the support you need to start and run your own business. CETP supports people with disabilities or other barriers to employment to achieve their business dreams through business planning, securing funding, mentorship and building community support. CETP instructor Amy Woermke will present the content, eligibility, time, & cost requirements for this program. Please register to get a Zoom meeting link.

Free

 

Let’s talk!

A Monthly online conversation group for Autistic adults, 18+ years Many autistic people have spent much of their lives feeling “different”. This group is an evening to share our past experiences and present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength and resilience for our futures. Our host, Sara, 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…

Free

 

Families Like Mine

Are you interested in sharing ideas, experiences & feelings with other parents, grandparents & caregivers? Our topic this month: Our summer plans – our thoughts on self-care over the summer, as well as setting a goal for some fun time with our adult kids! New!  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. Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.

Free

 

Everything Relationships!

(4th Tuesday of the month) A monthly online drop-in- This month we will look at Ideas for expanding your social network this summer, without anxiety, and while staying true to yourself. These monthly sessions will be hosted alternately by Certified Sexual Health Educators Darren Frisk and Sherry Nassrin, and are for individuals who want to build relationships, both professionally & personally. Developing the relationships we want takes time & effort, but we do get better at it. We can learn to…

Free

 

Monthly Walk/Talk/Play

Jubilee United Church  6000 Sussex Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

On good weather days we’ll walk, on bad weather days we’ll chat & play games inside…    Meet at: Jubilee United Church,   6000 Sussex Ave, Burnaby First date: Sat, Sept 14, 10:30-noon Parking is underground beside 4717 Hazel St. United Church parking spaces are 1-29, or walk from Metrotown Skytrain Station. We will walk in Central Park or along the BC Parkway trail. Indoors, we will provide a few games to play, but you can also bring one you like…

Free

 

Let’s talk!

A Monthly online conversation group for Autistic adults, 18+ years This group is an evening to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. Our host, Sara, 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! Let’s talk…

Free

 

Everything Relationships!

A monthly online drop-in for individuals who want to build relationships, both professionally and personally. Developing relationships takes time & effort, but we do get better at it. We can learn how to be 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, while preserving our mental & physical well-being. Take the first…

 

Families Like Mine

An Online Gathering Are you interested in sharing ideas, experiences & feelings with other parents, grandparents & caregivers?   After the summer, we would like to catch up on where are we now, and what we would like to aim for in our families this year?   New!  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.   Please register for the event to…

 

Event time is in Vancouver BC time.