Vancouver - Let's Advocate Workshop

Bridges to the Future Vancouver February Event

Topic: Let's Advocate (an advocacy workshop)

 

Date: Saturday, February 26, 2011

Time: 1pm-330pm

Location: Riley Park Community Centre, E30th Avenue and Ontario, Vancouver, BC (map: www.rileypark.ca/contact)

Description: Building on the success of the January Bridges event where youth set goals for themselves, the February Bridges event will provide tools and skills to youth to enable them to advocate for themselves in the community. Chris Hofley, our Guest Speaker, will talk about his success with advocacy in the community. Youth will received an advocacy workbook, published by Muscular Dystrophy Canada, and gain skills to advocate for themselves. Youth who have advocated for themselves in the past are encouraged to attend to share their experiences and knowledge.

In addition to learning about advoccy, Bridges youth will network, socialize and munch on snacks!

RSVP: Please let Kim know that you will be attending by Monday, Feb21, 2011. Her e-mail is kim.stewart@muscle.ca and phone number is 604.742.2155.

Transportation directions:Parking is available around the community centre which is located at the South East corner of E30th and Ontario.
Expo/Millenium Line: From Main Street Station (at Main and Terminal), take 3 MAIN (heading south) to E33^rd avenue. Walk from E33^rd and Main to E30^th and Ontario (10 minutes)

Canada Line: Get off at King Edward Station at King Edward and Cambie. Walk to 30^th and Ontario (15 minutes) Please contact Kim (kim.stewart@muscle.ca) for futher directions or if you have any concerns.

Food: Please let Kim know of any dietary concerns.

Thank you to the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation for donating this venue.

Mid-January E-mail

Hey Bridges youth,

This e-mail contains a number of different opportunities and resources you may be interested in.

1.       January Newsletter – Have you read it yet? (www.bridgestothefuture.ca/newsletter.html). The contest details to win free movie tickets are in the newsletter, the deadline for your submissions is Mon, Jan 25, 2011!

2.       Interested in learning more about Clinical trials and research regarding Muscular Dystrophy? Muscular Dystrophy Canada is organizing an Webinar (you log in on your computer at home) on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 from 3-4pm (Pacific Time). If you are interested in registering click here: http://www.muscle.ca/national/services/conference-and-workshops/clinical-trials-webinar.html

3.       Movie Night (Victoria) – Come to the Victoria Disability Resource Centre on Saturday, January 29^th, 2011 from 330-6pm to meet up with other youth and watch a movie. Find more details here: www.bridgestothefuture.ca/events.html . RSVP to Nate at nate@bridgestothefuture.ca.

4.       Goal Setting 101 (Vancouver) – Have you RSVP’ed for this Bridges to the Future Vancouver event? Saturday, Jan 29, 2011 at Riley Park Community Centre (E30th Ave and Ontario in Vancouver) from 10am – 1230. Meet other youth, learn about setting S.M.A.R.T. goals, set your own goals, and enjoy Tim Hortons! More details can be found here: www.bridgestothefuture.ca/events.html . RSVP to Kim at kim.stewart@muscle.ca

5.       “Storytelling in the Performing Arts” presented by Realwheels and Vancouver Adapted Music Society (poster attached to this e-mail). Guest professional actors, singers and dancers with disabilities will lead the group through fun improve exercises, musical jams and dances. People of all abilities are welcome to join in this free opportunity, with no experience or training necessary. This will take place every Wednesday evening from January 19 until April 6, 630-8pm, in the Gymnsium at the GF Strong rehab centre (Vancouver, BC). For more information about these excisting workshops check out this link: http://realwheels.ca/blog/artists/james-sanders/storytelling-workshop-4/

6.       Need equipment?  Safeway Mobility Grants are still available to provide funding for medically necessary equipment.  Please find a copy of the application form here http://www.muscle.ca/western-canada/services/mobility-equipment-program.html, and contact Stephanie at stephanie.guidobono@muscle.ca if you have any questions or are interested in obtaining funding for a piece of equipment.  Please note that only registered clients of Muscular Dystrophy Canada are eligible for funding.

From your coordinators,

Kim Stewart  (kim.stewart@muscle.ca) and Nate Schwartz (nate@bridgestothefuture.ca )

http://www.bridgestothefuture.ca/ and www.facebook.com/bridgestothefuture

January Newsletter Now Available

January Edition of the Bridges to the Future E-Newsletter is now available. January's topic of discussion is EDUCATION. Click the Newsletter link on the left hand toolbar to access a copy online.

Included in this Edition:
- Articles by both Bridges to the Future Coordinators
- Articles by two Bridges to the Future youths
- Contest: enter to win 2 free tickets to Cineplex Odeon theatres
- Details for upcoming Bridges to the Future events
- Recaps of previous events
- Details for how YOU can contribute to next months newsletter.
- And much more!

The January E-Newsletter was sent to Bridges youth via e-mail. If you did not receive a newsletter via e-mail, you are not on the mailing list (perhaps we do not have your e-mail or the address we have doesn't work). If you are interested in receiving emails about newsletters, events, and resources, send your e-mail to kim.stewart@muscle.ca.