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Everything Relationships!

A monthly (4th Tuesday of the month) online drop-in to ask and discuss any questions that you have about building and keeping relationships. 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…

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Heart-to-Heart

An online social conversation group for Autistic women, 18+ years old This 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. To warm up: Do you participate in any Chinese New Year’s festivities? Topic: This will be our second session on Managing Interpersonal Relationships. We would like to talk about Navigating Inequity – in Remuneration, or in…

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Movie Chat Night

Thursday, February 29, 2023 @ 7:30pm PDT This month’s movie is: The Imitation Game Watch the movie on Paramount Plus in advance of our discussion on the 29th. During 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. See trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2jRs4EAvWM Hosted by: Aaron Michael. Aaron loves movies and engaging in meaningful discussions.…

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Families Like Mine

Are you interested in sharing ideas, experiences & feelings with other parents, grandparents & caregivers? Our 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? 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.…

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Heart-to-Heart

An online social conversation group for Autistic women, 18+ years old This 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. To warm up: Are you affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Do the longer days give you an energy boost?   Topic: This will be our third session on Managing Interpersonal Relationships. We would like to…

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Connecting to Employment

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! Jump to the next level! Please join us, and the following speakers: Margaret Flynn, Coastal Mental Health On…

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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 & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & 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…

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Yoga in Community

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

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. Location: Jubilee United…

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Games & Gathering

Come play with us!   We 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.   Location : Jubilee United Church, 6000 Sussex Ave, Burnaby Parking is underground beside 4717 Hazel St. United Church parking spaces are 1-29, or walk from Metrotown Skytrain Station. A free event, but…

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Everything Relationships!

A monthly (4th Tuesday of the month) online drop-in to ask and discuss any questions that you have about building and keeping relationships. Topic: Fresh Starts! 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…

Free

 

Movie Chat Night

Thursday, March 28, 2023 @ 7:30pm PDT This month’s movie is: A Beautiful Mind Watch the movie on Amazon Prime in advance of our discussion on the 28th. A 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. See trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wZM7CQY130 Hosted by: Aaron Michael. Aaron loves movies and engaging…

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Families Like Mine

Are you interested in sharing ideas, experiences & feelings with other parents, grandparents & caregivers? Our topic this month: How to talk to and support our kids through the emotional ups & downs of dating and intimate relationships… 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.

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Heart-to-Heart

An online social conversation group for Autistic women, 18+ years old This 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. To warm up: Are you returning to in-person activities at the same level as before COVID?   Topic: This will be our fourth session on Managing Interpersonal Relationships. We would like to talk about Self-Advocacy: Recognizing…

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Square Peg Society Open House

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

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. Each 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…

 

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 & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & 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

 

Connecting to Employment (Part Two)

This second meeting is to connect you to a few more options that could help you find your employment path! Jump to the next level! Please join us & the following speakers! Maegan O’Neill, Navigator, Youth & Adult Services, & Wanda Gibson, Employment Program Manager, Canucks Autism Network Canuck 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…

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