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Monthly Archive for: "July, 2019"
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 Surrey Cooking Class with Dan Duffy

Surrey Cooking Class with Dan Duffy

July 30, 2019

Chef and Spinal Cord Injury BC Peer, Dan Duffy, joined us at our recent Surrey Cooking Class to share his pasta recipe and tips on adaptive cooking.

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     True Accessibility and Inclusiveness

    True Accessibility and Inclusiveness

    July 25, 2019

    New legislation is vital, but creating incentives might be more important. Where does the new Accessible Canada Act fit into this notion? Our Executive Director weighs in.

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       Clear Vision: SCI and Optometry

      Clear Vision: SCI and Optometry

      July 22, 2019

      Dr. Paul Clark has enjoyed a rewarding career as an optometrist with an SCI, and has some insight for those seeking to maximize their vision and eye health.

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         Much More Than Coffee: South Fraser Active Living Group

        Much More Than Coffee: South Fraser Active Living Group

        July 16, 2019

        In two short years, the South Fraser Active Living Group has taken Peer power to a whole new level.

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           Active Transportation Summit: Accessible for All

          Active Transportation Summit: Accessible for All

          July 11, 2019

          SCI BC's Information Resource Specialist, Heather Lamb, recently attended the Active Transportation Summit in New Westminster and was impressed by the conference's accessibility. Here are her [...]

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             Grow Your Own Cannabis

            Grow Your Own Cannabis

            July 8, 2019

            Have you ever thought about the benefits or growing your own therapeutic cannabis? Here's what you need to know, before you grow.

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               Vivian’s Corner – July 2019

              Vivian’s Corner – July 2019

              July 4, 2019

              This July 2019 issue of Vivian's Corner newsletter focuses on loneliness and solitude, pain and pain management.

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                25feb11:00 am12:00 pmWestcoast Wheelchair Adaptive Boxing featuring Leo Sammarelli11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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                Zoom connection info is below. SCI BC Peer, Leo Sammarelli has been boxing for 10 years and teaching adaptive boxing since June 2019. We’re excited to announce that he’s now leading

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                Zoom connection info is below.

                SCI BC Peer, Leo Sammarelli has been boxing for 10 years and teaching adaptive boxing since June 2019. We’re excited to announce that he’s now leading an online boxing home-workout for Peers! These workouts are designed to help with physical strength and functionality in every day life, and focus on: building core strength, cardio vascular health (adaptive Tabata), range of motion and flexibility, functional breathing, coordination and joint and muscle health. Join him and other Peers online for these intense and super fun workouts!

                Please bring a long stick, (broom stick or dowel), free weights (soup cans etc) and a theraband.

                NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Virtual Peer Groups. Zoom online conferencing and telephone dial-in is used to connect with everyone. Details on how to connect are below.

                How to Connect to Zoom:

                –   From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/83073079597

                –   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: 830 7307 9597

                –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 830 7307 9597

                –  If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA

                If you’re interested in working out more often with Leo, he’s teaching two more classes each week through Westcoast Wheelchair Adaptive Boxing.
                They’re held on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11am and are $12/class. Connect with him at wwaboxing@gmail.com or 778-836-5406, if you would like to join in!

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

                Have ideas for other ReachOut! sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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                (Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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                25feb1:00 pm3:00 pmVictoria Drop-in Peer Coffee Group1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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                Zoom connection info is below. This group is for anyone and everyone. Join SCI BC’s Scott Heron for a friendly chat with other peers on the Island (or beyond!). Come and

                Event Details

                Zoom connection info is below.

                This group is for anyone and everyone. Join SCI BC’s Scott Heron for a friendly chat with other peers on the Island (or beyond!). Come and share your mind with others who just get it.

                NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Virtual Peer Groups. Zoom online conferencing and telephone dial-in is used to connect with everyone. Details on how to connect are below.

                How to Connect to Zoom:

                –   From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/377049319

                –   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: 377 049 319

                –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 377 049 319

                –  If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA

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

                Have ideas for other ReachOut! sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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

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                25feb4:00 pm5:00 pmCooking with the Quad Chef!4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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                Dan Duffy is back to help us spruce up our menus with a fantastic and fun online cooking session!  He’ll be making one of his personal favourites, pesto meatball sandwiches! 

                Event Details

                Dan Duffy is back to help us spruce up our menus with a fantastic and fun online cooking session!  He’ll be making one of his personal favourites, pesto meatball sandwiches!  Dinner will be delicious and ready in no time!

                In the meantime, you can learn more about Dan and see what he’s been cooking on Instagram.

                Please register in advance here and receive the recipe: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcuGgpjkoHt1x3I1cit5aUr1SNiDuUWlZ

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

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                (Thursday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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                Jenna Wrightjwright@sci-bc.ca | 604-326-1210

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                25feb5:30 pm6:30 pmWomen's Group with Spring Hawes5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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                Zoom connection info is below. Join SCI BC peer, Spring and other ladies from around BC for an hour of connection and conversation! How to Connect to Zoom: From your browser:https://zoom.us/j/82550938417 From your mobile phone

                Event Details

                Zoom connection info is below.

                Join SCI BC peer, Spring and other ladies from around BC for an hour of connection and conversation!

                How to Connect to Zoom:

                • From your browser:https://zoom.us/j/82550938417
                • From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get into the meeting. Meeting ID: 825 5093 8417
                • Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 825 5093 8417
                • 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.

                Have ideas for other ReachOut! Virtual sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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                (Thursday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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