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Monthly Archive for: "October, 2020"
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New Connections: Our Annual Report 2020

New Connections: Our Annual Report 2020

October 22, 2020

Another year has come and gone - and what a year it's been. The SCI BC Annual Report 2020 highlights our accomplishments, shares peer stories and showcases the amazing community connections we've [...]

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    Pat Harris – My Monthly Donation is a Gift of Appreciation

    Pat Harris – My Monthly Donation is a Gift of Appreciation

    October 22, 2020

    When I was 10 years old I was injured in a riverbank cave-in. Back then, SCI BC was called the Canadian Paraplegic Association, and I had no idea how this organization would shape my life. I'm a [...]

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      Safely Cast Your Vote in the Upcoming Provincial Election

      Safely Cast Your Vote in the Upcoming Provincial Election

      October 14, 2020

      Elections BC has been working with the office of the Provincial Health Officer and WorkSafeBC to provide us with safe options for voting. Here are three ways to cast your ballot.

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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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