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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS!! Saturday, 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! Migration - A family of ducks decides to leave the safety of a New England…
(4th Tuesday of the month) A monthly online drop-in- This month we will look at “Happy Relationships” – what makes them work? 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…
Square Peg Society is inviting you to a Zoom meeting Friday, May 10, 10:30am PT A Discussion About Our Regional Post-Secondary Education Programs As families and colleges & universities prepare for registration September 2024, leads from five Lower Mainland post-secondary programs will present their programs and engage in a frank discussion of the issues, trends, successes and missing pieces in supporting neurodiverse students. Please join us and the following speakers as you plan your journey! Beth Beeching, Dept. Lead, Career…
Are you interested in sharing ideas, experiences & feelings with other parents, grandparents & caregivers? Our topic this month: Moving on from winter – checking in on our families’ screen/online time – do we/should we limit this? Are we (and our kids) getting the in-person, social time that we want and need? 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…
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.
Event time is in Vancouver BC time.
