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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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23jul11:00 am11:30 amHome Workout with Scotty and Marney11:00 am - 11:30 am
Zoom connection info is below. Join Peer Program Coordinator Scotty and Peer Marney for an at-home 30-minute group fitness session. Anyone is welcome to join! It is best to connect with
Zoom connection info is below.
Join Peer Program Coordinator Scotty and Peer Marney for an at-home 30-minute group fitness session. Anyone is welcome to join! It is best to connect with video, but audio and dial-in are available. Please have the following items handy for your workout session:
How to Connect to Zoom:
– From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/488630051
– 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: 488 630 051
– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 488 630 051
– 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! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.
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(Friday) 11:00 am - 11:30 am
23jul2:00 pm3:00 pmPenticton & Vernon Online Peer Meet-up2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom connection info is below. Join in for a virtual meet-up on Fridays with Scotty and friends for some friendly conversation and coffee! How to Connect to Zoom: From your browser:
Zoom connection info is below.
Join in for a virtual meet-up on Fridays with Scotty and friends for some friendly conversation and coffee!
How to Connect to Zoom:
If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.
Have ideas for other ReachOut! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.
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(Friday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Scott Jamessjames@sci-bc.ca | 250-308-1997
23jul7:30 pm8:30 pmOnline Board Games!7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
ZOOM connection info is below Make staying inside fun! Hang out with SCI BC peer Nicole for a night of board games! Choose an old favourite, or venture into the unknown
ZOOM connection info is below
Make staying inside fun! Hang out with SCI BC peer Nicole for a night of board 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:
If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.
Have ideas for other ReachOut! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.
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(Friday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
26jul2:00 pm4:00 pmNanaimo & Vancouver Island Coffee Group2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Zoom connection info is below. Bert Abbott and Scott Heron, are inviting you to this once a month event! Please join us if you can, and meet others from all over
Bert Abbott and Scott Heron, are inviting you to this once a month event! Please join us if you can, and meet others from all over Vancouver Island!
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/88939033043
– 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: 893 903 3043
– 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! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.
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(Monday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
26jul5:30 pm6:30 pmBook Club with Lisa5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Zoom connection info is below. SCI BC peer, Lisa and the book club readers are currently reading The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, a book that appeals to both
Zoom connection info is below.
SCI BC peer, Lisa and the book club readers are currently reading The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, a book that appeals to both young and old alike. It has elements of mystery and spirituality, and the belief in the essential goodness of human beings. You can find a free version of the audiobook here.
How to Connect to Zoom:
– From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/91890201610
– 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: 918 9020 1610
– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 918 9020 1610
– 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! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.
more
(Monday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
