Friday, January 7th, 2011 - Victoria. Bridges to the Future Vancouver Island is pleased to offer free tickets to "Illusions-Magic N Miracles!". Location: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC Time: 530pm or 8pm Website: www.magicnmiracles.com Description: Murray Hatfield and Teresa have taken their unique brand of award-winning magic and illusion around the globe, from London to Singapore and from New Zealand to Japan. They combine incredible magic with state-of-the-art illusions for major corporate events, festivals, casinos, performing arts centres and stage-shows in Canada and beyond. RSVP: If you are interested in receiving free tickets to this show, contact Nate (nate@bridgestothefuture.ca or 250-595-0044 ext 112).
Thursday, December 23, 2010
"Illusions-Magic N Miracles!"-Victoria
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Vancouver - Goal Setting 101
Bridges to the Future January Event in VANCOUVER
Topic: Goal Setting 101
Date: Saturday, January 29th, 2011
Time: 10am-1230pm
Location: Riley Park Community Centre, E30th Avenue and Ontario, Vancouver, BC (map: www.rileypark.ca/contact)
Transportation directions:
Parking is available around the community centre.
Thank you to Vancouver Board of Parks and Rec for donating the venue =) Woot!
Topic: Goal Setting 101
Date: Saturday, January 29th, 2011
Time: 10am-1230pm
Location: Riley Park Community Centre, E30th Avenue and Ontario, Vancouver, BC (map: www.rileypark.ca/contact)
Transportation directions:
Parking is available around the community centre.
Expo/Millenium Line: From Main Street Station (at Main and Terminal), take 3 MAIN (heading south) to E33rd avenue. Walk from E33rd and Main to E30th and Ontario (10 minutes)
Canada Line: Get off at King Edward Station at King Edward and Cambie. Walk to 30th and Ontario (15 minutes)
Please contact Kim (kim.stewart@muscle.ca) for futher directions or if you have any concerns.
Food: Tim Horton's snacks will be available =) Please let Kim know about any dietary concerns.
Description: Come out to the first official Bridges to the Future event of 2011. Bridges to the Future wants to empower youth in setting goals and working to attain them. The first step is to learn how to be an effective goal setter. In this Saturday morning gathering, youth will learn about setting SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely) goals, and begin to start setting their own goals.
In addition to learning about setting goals, Bridges youth will have the opportunity to meet and network, play ice-breaker/get to know each other games, and munch on Tim Horton's snacks.
If you have already set your own goals, come to this Bridges event to share your experiences with other youth and act as a peer mentor.
RSVP: Please let Kim know that you will be attending by Monday, January 24, 2011. Her e-mail is kim.stewart@muscle.ca and phone number is 604.742.2155.
If you have already set your own goals, come to this Bridges event to share your experiences with other youth and act as a peer mentor.
RSVP: Please let Kim know that you will be attending by Monday, January 24, 2011. Her e-mail is kim.stewart@muscle.ca and phone number is 604.742.2155.
Thank you to Vancouver Board of Parks and Rec for donating the venue =) Woot!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Bridges Event: You are invited to Career and Education Fairs across BC
Bridges to the Future has FREE tickets to Career and Education Fairs across BC the 2nd week of January, 2011. The fairs are in Vancouver (Monday, January 10), Kamloops (Wed, Jan 12), and Kelowna (Fri, Jan 14). More information for each below:
RSVP: Let Kim know if you are coming by Friday, January 7th. If you have friends who would like to come to the career and education fair (with or without a physical disability), they are welcome. Let Kim know when you RSVP.
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 – Kamloops. Career and Education Fair.
Location: Kamloops Convention Centre. 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops.
Time: 9am-3pm (Free tickets valid from 12-3pm)
Details: Check out who will be at the fair here:
www.educationcareerfairs.com. RSVP: Kim (kim.stewart@muscle.ca / 18003668166 ext 107) has free tickets and can send you some in the mail if you are interested in going. Post on the Bridges to the Future facebook page (www.facebook.com/bridgestothefuture) to see if other youth in your area will also be attending.
Location: Delta Grand Okanagan Resort. 1310 Water Street, Kelowna
Time: 9:30am-3pm (Free tickets valid from 12-3pm)
Details: Check out who will be at the fair here: www.educationcareerfairs.com.
RSVP: Kim (kim.stewart@muscle.ca / 18003668166 ext 107) has free tickets and can send you some in the mail if you are interested in going. Post on the Bridges to the Future facebook page (www.facebook.com/bridgestothefuture) to see if other youth in your area will also be attending.
Friday, January 14th, 2011 – Kelowna. Career and Education fair.
Monday, January 10th, 2011 – Vancouver. Career and Education Fair and Starbucks networking session.
Location: PNE at East Hastings and Renfrew for the fair, followed by free Starbucks drinks at East Hastings and Kaslo. (http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=108185340313416431056.000496c2f001ba0c95a2b&ie=UTF8&ll=49.2841,-123.028336&spn=0.023459,0.054846&z=14)
Time: 1pm -3:30/4:00.
Directions: E-mail Kim and she will let you know the directions that suit your transportation! (kim.stewart@muscle.ca)
Details: Meet up with Kim and other youth at the PNE to check out the Career and Education fair together. Look at who the vendors will be at: http://www.educationcareerfairs.com/. After the fair we will go down the street to East Hastings and Kaslo, where the Starbucks has offered us FREE drinks to enjoy and get to know each other after the fair.
Cost: Free!
Friday, November 26, 2010
One week left to be entered to win a Starbucks Gift Card!
This Starbucks Gift Card can be yours! Enter the draw by submitting your feedback be Friday, December 3, 2010 - You have one week left! http://bit.ly/bridgessurvey
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Bridges to the Future Re-Ignite across BC/Yukon!
November 18, 2010 - SCROLL DOWN FOR POSTS INCLUDING MORE INFORMATION ON Bridges to the Future events happening RIGHT NOW in Victoria. (Education Fair Tuesday November 30, Christmas Luncheon Friday, December 3).
My name is Kim and I am the new Bridges to the Future coordinator for BC and Yukon. I am working closely with Nate, who is continueing in his role as coordinator for Victoria and Vancouver Island. Learn more about me and Nate by clicking "CONTACT US" on the side!
We are re-igniting the program across BC, check out our new brochure in the "ABOUT US" section! This is what you should look forward to as a Bridges to the Future participant:
- Setting goals and work to achieve them.
- Being kept aware and invited to social and education events in and around Vancouver, Victoria and throughout BC.
- Receiving a monthly newsletter about educational topics, opportunities, upcoming events, and interesting articles.
- Interacting with other Bridges youth on the Bridges to the Future Facebook www.facebook.com/bridgestothefuture, Twitter http://www.bridgetothefuture.ca/, Youtube www.youtube.com/MDCbridges, and of course our website http://www.bridgetothefuture.ca/.
- Access to one-on-one coaching and mentoring with Bridges to the Future coordinators.
I am excited to meet you and am thrilled to plan some cool activities and educational workshops. If you are interested in meeting other youth, becoming more independent, and achieving goals, become involved with Bridges to the Future today!
CONTEST ALERT
If you are a youth interested in Bridges to the Future, or were a Bridges youth in the past, you are eligible to win a Starbucks Gift Certificate! All you have to do is fill out this survey:
http://bit.ly/bridgessurvey
by Friday, December 3, 2010 to be entered in the draw. Don't delay....we all want the Holiday drinks (My favourite is a Eggnog Chai Tea Latte - you have to try it).Please fill it out so I can incorporate your input to help develop and shape Bridges to the Future to cater your interests.
EVENT ALERT
Nate is organizing Bridges to the Future Events in Victoria: Education fair on Tuesday, November 30 and Christmas Luncheon on Friday, December 3. Check out the posts below to find out more details.
In you aren't able to go to Nate's events, stay tuned as more events will be organized in the near future. In the meantime, get registered if you are a new youth (check out the registration form on the left under "GET INVOLVED", check out our website (you are already here!) or Facebook page!
It would be great to start getting to know you, please feel free to send me an e-mail at kim.stewart@muscle.ca or call me at 604.742.2155.
PS. We use e-mail to send out our newsletter, invitations to events, etc. Make sure you let me know what your email is!
My name is Kim and I am the new Bridges to the Future coordinator for BC and Yukon. I am working closely with Nate, who is continueing in his role as coordinator for Victoria and Vancouver Island. Learn more about me and Nate by clicking "CONTACT US" on the side!
We are re-igniting the program across BC, check out our new brochure in the "ABOUT US" section! This is what you should look forward to as a Bridges to the Future participant:
- Setting goals and work to achieve them.
- Being kept aware and invited to social and education events in and around Vancouver, Victoria and throughout BC.
- Receiving a monthly newsletter about educational topics, opportunities, upcoming events, and interesting articles.
- Interacting with other Bridges youth on the Bridges to the Future Facebook www.facebook.com/bridgestothefuture, Twitter http://www.bridgetothefuture.ca/, Youtube www.youtube.com/MDCbridges, and of course our website http://www.bridgetothefuture.ca/.
- Access to one-on-one coaching and mentoring with Bridges to the Future coordinators.
I am excited to meet you and am thrilled to plan some cool activities and educational workshops. If you are interested in meeting other youth, becoming more independent, and achieving goals, become involved with Bridges to the Future today!
CONTEST ALERT
If you are a youth interested in Bridges to the Future, or were a Bridges youth in the past, you are eligible to win a Starbucks Gift Certificate! All you have to do is fill out this survey:
http://bit.ly/bridgessurvey
by Friday, December 3, 2010 to be entered in the draw. Don't delay....we all want the Holiday drinks (My favourite is a Eggnog Chai Tea Latte - you have to try it).Please fill it out so I can incorporate your input to help develop and shape Bridges to the Future to cater your interests.
EVENT ALERT
Nate is organizing Bridges to the Future Events in Victoria: Education fair on Tuesday, November 30 and Christmas Luncheon on Friday, December 3. Check out the posts below to find out more details.
In you aren't able to go to Nate's events, stay tuned as more events will be organized in the near future. In the meantime, get registered if you are a new youth (check out the registration form on the left under "GET INVOLVED", check out our website (you are already here!) or Facebook page!
It would be great to start getting to know you, please feel free to send me an e-mail at kim.stewart@muscle.ca or call me at 604.742.2155.
PS. We use e-mail to send out our newsletter, invitations to events, etc. Make sure you let me know what your email is!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Education & Career Fair-Victoria
The Education & Career Fairs are BC's Largest Career Planning Events! The Job Fairs
are BC's Most Extensive Recruitment Events! With exhibits in a trade show format
with feature areas along with seminars, each Education & Career Fair / Job Fair is
designed to help attendees develop or change their career path. The Fairs introduce
a variety of post secondary education choices, career and employment options and
provide labour market information.
Where & When:
Vancouver Island Education & Career Fair
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Victoria Conference Centre
720 Douglas Street
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Vancouver Island coordinator Nate Schwartz will be attending at 1:30 pm and wants to go as a Bridges group. Get your free tickets (valid from 12 pm to 3 pm) at the Victoria Disability Resource Centre at 817 A Fort St (hurry only a few left)RSVP to Nate Schwartz at:
nate@bridgestothefuture.ca
See this link for more information:
http://www.educationcareerfairs.com/general_public/default.htm
are BC's Most Extensive Recruitment Events! With exhibits in a trade show format
with feature areas along with seminars, each Education & Career Fair / Job Fair is
designed to help attendees develop or change their career path. The Fairs introduce
a variety of post secondary education choices, career and employment options and
provide labour market information.
Where & When:
Vancouver Island Education & Career Fair
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Victoria Conference Centre
720 Douglas Street
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Vancouver Island coordinator Nate Schwartz will be attending at 1:30 pm and wants to go as a Bridges group. Get your free tickets (valid from 12 pm to 3 pm) at the Victoria Disability Resource Centre at 817 A Fort St (hurry only a few left)RSVP to Nate Schwartz at:
nate@bridgestothefuture.ca
See this link for more information:
http://www.educationcareerfairs.com/general_public/default.htm
Friday, November 12, 2010
Holiday Networking Feast-Victoria
It is that time again. Come join Nate Schwartz and fellow Bridges to the Future peers for the “Holiday Networking Feast” You will meet new people, have some great conversation and to top it all off a free buffet! Space is limited so it is really important to you RSVP to Nate at: nate@bridgestothefuture.ca
Friday December 3
12:30-2:00 pm
Crystal Jade Restaurant
801 Vernon Avenue
Victoria, BC V8X 2W8
Friday December 3
12:30-2:00 pm
Crystal Jade Restaurant
801 Vernon Avenue
Victoria, BC V8X 2W8
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
YouthPolitik Leadership Conference
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Looking to developing your leadership skills and unique ways to get involved? Come to the City of Vancouver’s YouthPolitik civic leadership conference! Here’s a chance to have a banquet dinner with 200 other youth from across Vancouver, mingle with politicians and get involved with your city. The free event takes place on Nov 26th-27th (Friday evening and all-day Saturday) and all meals are provided. Bonus: it’ll look great on your resume! Application and more info is at vancouveryouth.ca/2010conference.
What do delegates do?
Participants at the conference will have an opportunity to take part in interactive workshops where they will:
Is it free?
Absolutely! All activities and meals are provided free for all participants.
What is the time commitment?
The event takes place on a Friday evening and all day Saturday (Nov. 26th and 27th). The Friday evening event is a banquet and social activity that allows delegates to mingle and network with 250 peers and community leaders from across the city. The Saturday will be a full day of interactive civic education and leadership development workshops. Delegates will not miss any school.
Why should youth participate?
Looking to developing your leadership skills and unique ways to get involved? Come to the City of Vancouver’s YouthPolitik civic leadership conference! Here’s a chance to have a banquet dinner with 200 other youth from across Vancouver, mingle with politicians and get involved with your city. The free event takes place on Nov 26th-27th (Friday evening and all-day Saturday) and all meals are provided. Bonus: it’ll look great on your resume! Application and more info is at vancouveryouth.ca/2010conference.
What is it?
YouthPolitik is the City of Vancouver’s civic education and youth leadership development program for all Vancouver youth ages 15-20. On November 26th & 27th at the Vancouver Public Library central branch, we will be hosting a free conference for 250 Vancouverites.What do delegates do?
Participants at the conference will have an opportunity to take part in interactive workshops where they will:
- learn how civic government works
- explore issues facing our city
- build leadership skills
- become inspired through interactions with elected officials and community leaders.
Is it free?Absolutely! All activities and meals are provided free for all participants.
What is the time commitment?
The event takes place on a Friday evening and all day Saturday (Nov. 26th and 27th). The Friday evening event is a banquet and social activity that allows delegates to mingle and network with 250 peers and community leaders from across the city. The Saturday will be a full day of interactive civic education and leadership development workshops. Delegates will not miss any school.
Why should youth participate?
- To develop public speaking skills
- To learn more about local issues of concern to youth
- To gain project development skills such as fundraising for a project and media relations
- To develop meaningful connections with other youth and community leaders
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Involvement Opportunity - Reader with a Cause
Oct 21, 2010
Do you enjoy writing? Has Muscular Dystrophy Canada helped you in someway? The Reader with a Cause (http://www.forkidssakeawards.com/faq.html) awards program run by the magazine Today's Parent may be perfect for you. To enter the competition, you have to tell your story: Maybe you got involved as a volunteer, maybe you got involved with the MuscleFacts program or Bridges program, maybe Muscular Dystrophy Canada gave you an equipment grant, maybe you saw other youth benefit from their interactions with Muscular Dystrophy Canada, the list goes on! Whether you are personally involved in the charity or have benefited from its efforts, your story could reap that cause a sizeable donation.
Today's Parent selects one such Reader With a Cause to honour in each issue. This winner will be profiled in the magazine, and will receive a $2,000 donation (courtesy of KRG Children's Charitable Foundation) for the registered charity he or she chooses. At the end of the year, three grand prize winners will be selected from the 12 winners profiled through that year. The grand prize winners will receive an additional $8,000 donation to their charities.
For more information, check out the website, or e-mail the Bridges Coordinator (kim.stewart(at)muscle.ca)
Do you enjoy writing? Has Muscular Dystrophy Canada helped you in someway? The Reader with a Cause (http://www.forkidssakeawards.com/faq.html) awards program run by the magazine Today's Parent may be perfect for you. To enter the competition, you have to tell your story: Maybe you got involved as a volunteer, maybe you got involved with the MuscleFacts program or Bridges program, maybe Muscular Dystrophy Canada gave you an equipment grant, maybe you saw other youth benefit from their interactions with Muscular Dystrophy Canada, the list goes on! Whether you are personally involved in the charity or have benefited from its efforts, your story could reap that cause a sizeable donation.
Today's Parent selects one such Reader With a Cause to honour in each issue. This winner will be profiled in the magazine, and will receive a $2,000 donation (courtesy of KRG Children's Charitable Foundation) for the registered charity he or she chooses. At the end of the year, three grand prize winners will be selected from the 12 winners profiled through that year. The grand prize winners will receive an additional $8,000 donation to their charities.
For more information, check out the website, or e-mail the Bridges Coordinator (kim.stewart(at)muscle.ca)
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Website under construction
October 13, 2010 - The Bridges program and website are undergoing an uplift, the current website is under construction (that's why you may notice the deadlinks and the old information). Please check back soon to see what the new Bridges program has to offer you! If you have any comments or suggestions about the Bridges program and what you hope to see from it in the future, please contact the Bridges to the Future Coordinator at kim.stewart@muscle.ca. The program is undergoing an evaluation and a rejuvenation, but in the mean time, enjoy the fall weather and start finding your halloween costume!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Welcome to the Bridges to the Future Blog!
This blog will be where you can find information about Bridges meetings, up to date resources, volunteer and employment opportunities, cool events going on around the Lower Mainland, other youths with physical disabilities, and much more. Check back often for new, informative posts!
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