Vivian’s Corner – April 2019
This April 2019 issue of Vivian's Corner newsletter includes articles on wheelchair fitting and maintenance, self-advocacy, tax tips for people with disabilities, and more!
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- Spinal Cord Injury BC
- 780 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6P 5Y7
- (604) 324-3611
- (604) 326-1229
- info@sci-bc.ca
- www.sci-bc.ca
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.
Upcoming Events
Current Month
Type of Event
All
Partner Events
Virtual/Online
27jul6:00 pm7:00 pmQuad Life with Scotty and Ean6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Details
Join cohosts Scotty James and Ean Price for a casual chat about life and quadriplegia. Contact Scotty if you have any questions or if you’d like more info: sjames@sci-bc.ca How to
Event Details
Join cohosts Scotty James and Ean Price for a casual chat about life and quadriplegia. Contact Scotty if you have any questions or if you’d like more info: sjames@sci-bc.ca
How to Connect to Zoom:
– From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83312884663
– 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: 833 1288 4663
– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 833 1288 4663
– 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! Virtual sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.
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Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
28jul1:00 pm3:00 pmOkanagan Chin Up - Chin Wag1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Details
Zoom connection info is below. Scotty and James will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This
Event Details
Zoom connection info is below.
Scotty and James will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This is a partnership event with SCI BC and Accessible Okanagan and is video, voice and phone friendly.
How to Connect to Zoom:
– From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89872170883
– 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: 898 7217 0883
– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 898 7217 0883
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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Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Organizer
Scott Jamessjames@sci-bc.ca | 250-308-1997
28jul2:00 pm3:00 pmNorthern BC Online Coffee Group2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Details
Zoom connection info is below. Connect with others at home in Northern BC! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host a casual,
Event Details
Zoom connection info is below.
Connect with others at home in Northern BC! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host a casual, conversational meetup with others in your region. This event is video, voice and phone friendly.
How to Connect to Zoom:
– From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/650057658
– 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: 650 057 658
– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 650 057 658
– 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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Time
(Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Organizer
Brandy Stilesbstiles@sci-bc.ca | 250-563-6942
Event Details
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
Event Details
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, cardiovascular 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.
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! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.
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Time
(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
29jul6:00 pm7:00 pmOnline Trivia Night!6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Details
Trivia is back!! Join Tracy and Jenna in this hilarious and friendly, weekly competition. This Thursday the theme is Arts and Entertainment! Anyone is welcome to join, and a prize
Event Details
Trivia is back!! Join Tracy and Jenna in this hilarious and friendly, weekly competition. This Thursday the theme is Arts and Entertainment! Anyone is welcome to join, and a prize will be mailed to the winner. Tune in right at 6 pm so you don’t miss out on any of the action.
You must be able to connect to Crowdpurr with your smartphone or computer: https://www.crowd.live/MFRYC
How to Connect to Zoom:
– From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87980167291
– 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: 879 8016 7291
– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 879 8016 7291
– 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
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Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Organizer
Jenna Wrightjwright@sci-bc.ca | 604-326-1210
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