
Much More Than Coffee: South Fraser Active Living Group
In two short years, the South Fraser Active Living Group has taken Peer power to a whole new level.
In two short years, the South Fraser Active Living Group has taken Peer power to a whole new level.
This July 2019 issue of Vivian's Corner newsletter focuses on loneliness and solitude, pain and pain management.
This June 2019 issue of Vivian's Corner newsletter focuses on mindfulness, with links to academic and personal insights, including two of our own Peers' experiences.
This May 2019 issue of Vivian's Corner newsletter focuses on accessibility at Surrey Central Library and other BC Libraries; as well as cooking with SCI resources and Peer experiences.
How do I change a flat tire? What should I have in my toolkit? How often should I check my chair? Macdonald's Home Health Care recently shared their tips with our Surrey Peer Coffee group and [...]
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!
This March 2019 issue of Vivian's Corner newsletter includes articles on wheelchair fitting and maintenance, and exercise and aging after SCI, and more!
This February 2019 issue of Vivian's Corner newsletter is about peer support, connection, Surrey's driverless shuttle, Canada Pension Plan and more!
One of our Peers, Mohee, recently received his Canadian citizenship. Mohee immigrated to Canada after his spinal cord injury in Iran.
For many people with disabilities, cooking can be a daunting task. Limited hand function, inaccessible spaces, and budgetary constraints tend to leave home cooking on the back burner. We asked a [...]
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.
19augAll Day21Whistler Adrenaline Weekend 2022(All Day) Whistler Athlete's Centre
*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
*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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august 19 (Friday) - 21 (Sunday)
Whistler Athlete's Centre
Ryan Clarksonrclarkson@sci-bc.ca
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
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.
(Friday) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
LURE Restaurant and Bar
100 Harbour Rd
Scott Heronsheron@sci-bc.ca | 250-812-0773
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
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.
(Friday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dairy Queen
20492 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge
Rod Bitz
19aug7:30 pm9:30 pmOnline Games Night!7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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
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:
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
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:
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
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Creekside Paddling Centre
1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC
Rod Bitz rbitz@sci-bc.ca