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Monthly Archive for: "October, 2013"
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SCI BC’s newest staff members: Sandeep Gill and Kirsten Sharp

SCI BC’s newest staff members: Sandeep Gill and Kirsten Sharp

October 29, 2013

This October Spinal Cord Injury BC (SCI BC) welcomed two new people to join our team, Kirsten Sharp and Sandeep Gill.

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    We just raised $13,000 in the Okanagan!!!

    We just raised $13,000 in the Okanagan!!!

    October 29, 2013

    An update on the two fundraisers held in the Okanagan this October for Spinal Cord Injury BC.

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      Choose your terminology

      Choose your terminology

      October 7, 2013

      Read Heather's blog to find out more about appropriate terminology for disability issues.

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        "Spinal cord organization helps people get out of the home"

        "Spinal cord organization helps people get out of the home"

        October 3, 2013

        SCI BC and its impact in the Okanagan featured in an Oliver Daily News story by Rachel Gifford.

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          We acknowledge that our provincial work takes place on the territories of Indigenous peoples who have lived on and cared for the land for time immemorial. SCI BC’s head office, GF Strong resource centre, and shared Victoria office are located on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Coast Salish peoples – Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, and Lekwungen Nations. Our Prince George regional office is on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation.

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          19augAll Day21Whistler Adrenaline Weekend 2022(All Day) Whistler Athlete's Centre

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          *Please note that this event is now full and waitlist only.* You are invited to join SCI BC for our annual Whistler Adrenaline Weekend! What’s

          Event Details

          *Please note that this event is now full and waitlist only.*

          You are invited to join SCI BC for our annual Whistler Adrenaline Weekend! What’s that, you ask?! It’s one of SCI BC’s biggest events of the year and we’re so excited to be offering it again after a couple years hiatus due to Covid-19.

          Each summer we partner with Whistler Adaptive Sports Program to offer a weekend of outdoor adapted activities! This includes mountain biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, outdoor rock climbing and so much more! This weekend event is open to your family members as well – we have both Moderate (sleeps 1) and Standard (sleeps 2) rooms available.

          When: August 19 – 21, 2022

          Where: Whistler Athletes Centre, Whistler, BC

          Cost: $100 per person – this includes accommodation, food, and activities for the whole weekend!

          Registration: Please register here.

          If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Ryan at rclarkson@sci-bc.ca.

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          Time

          august 19 (Friday) - 21 (Sunday)

          Location

          Whistler Athlete's Centre

          Organizer

          Ryan Clarksonrclarkson@sci-bc.ca

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          LURE Restaurant and Bar100 Harbour Rd

          19aug12:00 pm1:30 pmAneurysm & Stroke Group12:00 pm - 1:30 pm LURE Restaurant and Bar, 100 Harbour Rd

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          Join our free-flowing conversation about a variety of topics, sometimes deep, sometimes not so, but always caring and supportive. New members are always welcome to join in. If you have any

          Event Details

          Join our free-flowing conversation about a variety of topics, sometimes deep, sometimes not so, but always caring and supportive. New members are always welcome to join in.

          If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

          Time

          (Friday) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

          Location

          LURE Restaurant and Bar

          100 Harbour Rd

          Organizer

          Scott Heronsheron@sci-bc.ca | 250-812-0773

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          Dairy Queen20492 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge

          19aug1:00 pm3:00 pmMaple Ridge Ice Cream Meetup1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Dairy Queen, 20492 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge

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          What’s a better summer treat than ice cream?? Come cool off with us and enjoy some tasty ice cream and good conversations with your peers. RSVP to Rod at rbitz@sci-bc.ca to

          Event Details

          What’s a better summer treat than ice cream?? Come cool off with us and enjoy some tasty ice cream and good conversations with your peers.

          RSVP to Rod at rbitz@sci-bc.ca to attend.

          Time

          (Friday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

          Location

          Dairy Queen

          20492 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge

          Organizer

          Rod Bitz

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          19aug7:30 pm9:30 pmOnline Games Night!7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

          Event Details

          ZOOM connection info is below Make staying inside fun! Hang out with SCI BC peer Nicole for a night of games! Choose an old favourite, or venture into the unknown and

          Event Details

          ZOOM connection info is below

          Make staying inside fun! Hang out with SCI BC peer Nicole for a night of games! Choose an old favourite, or venture into the unknown and learn a new one. Join in, connect, play and have a great time! You’ll need to register for a free account from Board Game Arena https://www.boardgamearena.com/ beforehand to be ready to play.

          How to Connect to Zoom:

          • From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/83870102526
          • From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 838 7010 2526
          • Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 838 7010 2526
          • If not in BC, find your local number here: zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA

          If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.


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          (Friday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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          Creekside Paddling Centre1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC

          21aug10:00 am2:00 pmKayaking with BCMOS10:00 am - 2:00 pm Creekside Paddling Centre, 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC

          Event Details

          Join SCI BC and BCMOS for an exciting day on the water! Whether you’re a kayaking pro or want to try something new, everyone is welcome. Date: Sunday, August 21 Time:

          Event Details

          Join SCI BC and BCMOS for an exciting day on the water! Whether you’re a kayaking pro or want to try something new, everyone is welcome.

          Date: Sunday, August 21
          Time: 10 AM – 2PM
          Location: Creekside Paddling Centre across from the Creekside Community Centre at False Creek

          RSVP to Rod at rbitz@sci-bc.ca to save your spot!

          Learn more about BCMOS’ Paddling Program: bcmos.org/paddle

          Time

          (Sunday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

          Location

          Creekside Paddling Centre

          1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC

          Organizer

          Rod Bitz rbitz@sci-bc.ca

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