Table of Contents:
1) National
Access Awareness Day - Jun 6th (ride the bus for free)
2)
Free Salon Day for Graduation - Jun 6th from 1 - 4 pm
3) Communities that Care's -
Positive Action Word of the Week
4) UNBC's
Community Development Institute - Focus Group in Williams Lake Jun 18th
5) Targeted Initiative for Older Workers - Job Skills Training Opportunity at
Horton Ventures
6) Get
involved with your Salvation Army - Volunteers needed for below activities
7) Williams
Lake Wanderers - June Schedule
8) Cariboo Art Society Art
Show - Jun 1 - 13th
9)
Volunteers needed - Helping Seniors Remain Independent
10) Free Fitness in the Park
- Jun 2 - Aug 25th in Boitanio Park Tuesday's from 6 - 7pm
11) Caribou Brain Injury
Society's Third Annual Golf Tournament
fundraiser - Jun 13th
12) Caring
for Kids New to Canada - Webinar on Jun 10th at 1:30 pm (registration required)
13) Williams Lake Hospice Society Volunteer Training - Jun 12, 13, 19,
and 20th
14) WLIB - 10K Walk/Run/Relay
Event - Jun 20th
15) Canada Day Committee -
looking for ideas
16) Please send us your information for distribution over the SPC network
17) www.accesswilliamslake.org
- looking for community resources?
18) Next Social Planning Council Meeting - Monday Jun
22nd
1) National Access
Awareness Day - Jun 6th (ride the bus for free)
June 6 is National Access
Awareness Day. Access Awareness Day is a campaign to raise awareness
about accessibility and inclusion.
Ride the bus for free this
Saturday.
For
more information please visit www.sparc.bc.ca/access-awareness-day
2) Free Salon Day for
Graduation - Jun 6th from 1 - 4 pm
At the Glass Slippers
Boutique which helps graduates with low income attend their festivities. Loans
prom dresses, arranges tux rentals; possible support with grad fees, hair
appointments, or other grad expenses.
Drop-in from 1 - 4pm for
Hairdressing, Nail Art, Make-up, and snacks at #70 South 1st Ave (across from
Red Shreds).
Note - donations are still needed
for young men's black dress shoes. Also needed are volunteers, a flat iron,
large safety pins, and beauty supplies including hairclips, hair spray and makeup.
Donations can be dropped off at the Boys & Girls Club of Williams Lake.
Contact Lora at 250-267-1467 or email lora.fairbrother@sd27.bc.ca for
more information.
3) Communities that Care's - Positive Action Word of
the Week
The Positive Action word of
the week of Jun 8, 2015 is: Goals: Dreams you want to reach.
The Positive Action word of
the week of Jun 15, 2015 is: Potential: The power to do.
If you would like more background
information about Positive Action please contact Carla Bullinger at
250-267-8249 or email comthatcares@sd27.bc.ca
4) UNBC's Community
Development Institute - Focus Group in Williams Lake Jun 18th
Good afternoon,
I am writing to ask for your participation in a
focus group for a project that the Community Development Institute (CDI) at the
University of Northern British Columbia is undertaking.
This project will explore issues and challenges
faced by the voluntary health and social service sector in the context of
significant community transition. As part of this project, we at the CDI
are conducting a series of focus groups with people involved in the
voluntary health and social service sector. I am writing to ask if you would
participate in a focus group as part of this consultation process.
We are conducting these focus groups in Williams
Lake on June 18th 2015 at three different times during the day. The
focus group will last 1.5 hours.
Focus groups will be run at: 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm and
5:30 pm
Please let me know if you are available to attend a
focus group and what time would work best for you and I will forward you
further information. I can also answer any additional questions that you might
have about the project.
Thank you for considering this request. I look
forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Alina Schroeder
Research Assistant
Community Development Institute
University of Northern British Columbia
Email: schroeda@unbc.ca
Tel: 250-960-5654
5) Targeted Initiative for Older Workers - Job Skills Training Opportunity at
Horton Ventures
Who is this for?
Participants must meet
the following eligibility criteria:
· Unemployed
· Between 50-64, (emphasis on 55-64) and 65+ (if
planning to stay in the workforce for 2 or more years)
· Be legally entitled to work in Canada
· Lack skills required for successful integration
into new employment
· Live in an eligible community/region
· Be ready and committed to returning to work
What will you get?
Participants may be
eligible to receive:
· Class-based skill development – including job
searching and career planning
· Funding to access training at local educational
institutions/trainers
· Income support for the duration of in-class
training
Next program begins June
22 and runs to September 25, 2015. For more information please call Horton Ventures
Inc. at 250-398-5133 or visit 281 1st Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC to
make an appointment
Funded by the Governments
of Canada and British Columbia through
the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers
6) Get involved with
your Salvation Army - Volunteers needed for below activities
The
Salvation Army is short on volunteers for their drop in, soup kitchen, food
bank and thrift store. Many regulars go away in the summer time so they
are short of volunteers this time of year. Please contact Dina at the
Salvation Army for more information at 250-392-2423 or stop by 272 Borland
Street.
At the
drop-in centre there is always something going on:
Monday -
Crochet Class 10:30 - 11:45 am and Craft Class from 1:15 - 2:30 pm - all
supplies are available.
Tuesday -
H2O study group from 10:30 - 11:45 am and Crib Tournaments from 1:15 - 4pm.
Wednesday -
free Coffee Talk from 10:30 - 11:45 am, and Pool Tournament from 1:15 - 4pm
Thursday -
Never Alone 12-Step program from 10:30 - 11:45 am and Movie time (with juice
and popcorn) from 1:15 - 2:30 pm
Friday -
Prayer/Devotion time from 8:45 am - 9 am, Gym is open from 9:15 - 10:15 am, and
the Life Skills program runs from 10:30 - 11:45 am. Friday afternoons is an
open time to just drop-in, have a chat and enjoy a cup of coffee.
7) Williams Lake
Wanderers - June Schedule
For June, some activities will be longer. Expect to bring a lunch & be prepared to give a
few $ ( probably 5 or under) to your
driver if they are transporting you or your bike/kayak for any distance.
For June, we will leave the
Sam Ketcham Complex at 9:00 am, so
come around 8:45 to get organized. We
always begin our outings from there on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays,, so
you can fill out a membership form and pay your $10 annual fee if you wish to
join us. Once you're a member, you will receive emails with schedule and
schedule changes. Schedules and updates are also on Facebook.
Tues,
June 2 – Anderson Road bike to the lookout.
Wed,
June 3 – Walk around Doc English Lake (
Hwy. 20)
Thurs,
June 4 – Bike the Jeep
Road to some kekuli pits ( Hwy. 20)
Tues,
June 9 – Kayak on McLeese Lake ( coffee after at Gail's
cabin)
Wed,
June 10 – Walk behind Bond Lake
Thurs,
June 11 – Friesen Road bike ( Fox Mtn.)
Tues,
June 16 – Old Sheep Creek Hwy/Water Turn
hike (SHUTTLE INVOLVED)
Wed,
June 17 - West Fraser Road bike
Thurs,
June 18 – Lower Snakes & ladders Trail walk (off Birch Lane)
Tues,
June 23– Yellow Lake walk
Wed,
June 24 – Felker Lake kayak
Thurs,
June 25 - Mountain House Road bike
Tues,
June 30 – Mission Road bike
Members' Monthly Breakfast
Social : Our no host
breakfast get together for conversation & new ideas for outings will be
Thursday, June 18th at 7:30 am at The Gecko Tree.
For more information please
contact Bette McLennan at 250-392-6423, Gail
Peterson 250-392-4705, or Joanne Wright at 250-398-7624.
8) Cariboo Art Society Art Show - Jun 1 - 13th
The Cariboo
Art Society has displays of their wonderful art displayed in the Signal Point
Events Centre as well as in the artist corner in the Point Restaurant and
Lounge.
Pop over to
see that fantastic talent we have in our community!
The Art Show
is running from June 1 to June 13 every day from 10:30 am to 10:00 pm.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/826667367418663/
for more information!
9) Volunteers needed -
Helping Seniors Remain Independent
Through the Williams Lake Better at
Home program we will be offering support services to assist seniors with simple
non-medical day-to-day tasks so they can continue to live independently in
their own homes and stay connected to their communities.
Can You Help? Williams Lake Better at
Home needs volunteers to provide: Transportation to medical appointments, Light
housekeeping, Minor home repairs, Light yard work, Grocery shopping and Friendly
Visiting
If you feel you have the skills, energy
and time to volunteer, we would like to hear from you, as you can make a
positive difference for seniors and your community.
Let's help turn compassion into action! Contact Us Today. Phone: (778)412-2430
email betterathome-wl@shaw.ca or stop by the office, we are located at 176 N 4th
Ave in the Williams Lake & District Seniors Activity Centre – office hours
are Monday to Friday 9:00am till 12:00pm
10) Free Fitness in the Park - Jun 2 - Aug 25th in
Boitanio Park Tuesday's from 6 - 7pm
Enjoy the outdoors, fresh
air, and exercise in your own community park. Join certified instructors from
the Recreation Complex for a free one hour fitness class in Boitaino Park each
Tuesday evening from Jun 2 - Aug 25th. Meet at the Gwen Ringwood Stage at 6pm
with your own mat and water bottle and join the fun.
Jun 2 - Yoga
Jun 9 - Yoga
Jun 16 - Yoga
Jun 23 - Zumba
11) Caribou Brain Injury Society's Third Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser - Jun
13th
With all proceeds benefitting
the Caribou Brain Injury Society, head out to Bell-E-Acres on Jun 13th from
10am - 3:30 pm (awards start at 4pm). Concession, silent auction, hidden balls
and hole prizes. Fun for all ages with many prizes to be won in the following
categories: 1st place golfer, 2nd place golfer, 3rd place golfer, 1st place
Team/Couple, 1st place mini-golfer, Long Putt and closest to the pin.
Golf tournament: Groups of
two, singles, or we can match you with a partner. Fees are $15 per person or
$25 per couple.
Mini-golf tournament: Anyone
can play with prizes awarded to children only. Fee is $5
Sponsored by Bell-E-Acres
with prizes donated by Heartland Toyota, Denny's, McDonalds, and Community
Businesses. 2015 Toyota Corolla Hole in One Prize. Contact Courtney at
250-392-7772 for more information.
12) Caring for Kids New to Canada
- Webinar on Jun 10th at 1:30 pm (registration required)
Join us on June
10th at 1pm (eastern time) for a Canadian Paediatric Society webinar about ways
the "Caring for Kids New to Canada" website can be used by health
professionals to prevent, identify and manage key health issues affecting
newcomer children and youth. Practical website tools to aid in the screening
process, such as the e-checklist and the signs and symptoms tool will be
highlighted.
The webinar
will be presented by Dr. Tony Barozzino of Toronto's St. Michael's Hospital,
and Dr. Susan Kuhn of Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary. There is no cost
to attend, but you must sign-up in advance. For more information or to register
please visit www.chnet-works.ca or http://www.kidsnewtocanada.ca/
13) Williams Lake Hospice
Society Volunteer Training - Jun 12, 13, 19, and 20th
Williams Lake Hospice Society Volunteer Training will be held June 12,
13 & 19, 20th, 2015 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The training will
be held at the Hospice office 530 - 4th Ave N.
The course sessions include:
Communication Skills, Psychosocial Issues, Physical Processes of Dying, Pain
and Symptom Management, Spirituality, Family Centered Care, Funeral and Legal
Issues, Grief, and Self-care for Hospice Volunteers. Training is provided by
the Society staff, Hospice Volunteers and guest speakers.
The course objectives are as
follows:
- explore personal and professional relationships involved in caring for those who are dying or grieving a loss of a loved one,
- explore and reflect on one's own journey,
- increase awareness and sensitivity to death and grief issues,
- explore the experiences of those who are facing death and bereavement,
- provide opportunities to enhance skills in dealing with patient, family and care-giving issues,
- explore considerations in providing "individually sensitive" care,
- provide opportunities to reflect and integrate learning into practice.
Fee for the course is $60.
This includes $50 to cover materials and $10 for a one year membership in the
Society.
Please contact the Volunteer
Services Coordinator, Daphne Johnson at 250-392-5435 or via e-mail vsc.hospice@yahoo.ca
Daphne
Johnson
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Williams Lake Hospice Society
Cell:
250-392-5435
Office: 250-392-5430
Fax: 250-392-5432
Making
the road less lonely
14) WLIB - 10K Walk/Run/Relay Event - Jun 20th
The Williams Lake Indian Band
Social Development Department is hosting a 10km Walk/Run/Relay event on Jun
20th that is funded by SportMed Aboriginal Run Walk and Three Corners Health
Services Society. The event is meant to encourage all communities to come
out and have a fun day with a focus on healthy living activities. The
SportMed team will be providing the warm-up and the door prizes that will be
drawn.
Check in will be at the Sugar
Cane Gymnasium with the route starting from the Gymnasium down Mission Road and
turn-around at the 5 km mark.
If you have any questions
please contact Roxanne Stobie 250-296-3507 ext 101 or Roxanne.Stobie@williamslakeband.ca
Signed Registration Forms
can be emailed or faxed to 250-296-4750
Kukwstsetsemc,
Roxanne
Stobie
Community Support Worker
Williams Lake Indian Band
2672 Indian Drive
Williams Lake, BC
Phone: 250-296-3507
ext. 101
Fax: 250-296-4750
15) Canada Day Committee - looking for ideas
The
Canada Day Committee would like to put a call out to any individuals or groups
that could help us with some of the ideas that were brought forward for
activities:
Crazy hair station
Scavenger hunt
Maze
Or other activities that
would appeal to 8-12 year olds
People or groups that are
interested can be in contact with me. All details below.
Thanks,
Suzanne Cochrane
Recreation
Programmer
City
of Williams Lake
525 Proctor Street
Williams Lake, BC V2G 4J1
P: (250) 398-7665
F: (250) 398-7884
16) Please send us your information for distribution over the SPC
network
Please send
your updates, events, programs, ideas or other information you would like
shared across the Social Planning Council network within the region to
spc-coordinator@xplornet.com. These updates are very popular, have high
readership and are appreciated by all.
Your work in
the community is valued and as an organization we are here to support you all.
Take advantage!
17) www.accesswilliamslake.org - looking for community
resources?
Looking for an address, phone number, program?
Visit www.accesswilliamslake.org your online community resource database for
the Williams Lake Area.
18) Next
Social Planning Council Meeting - Monday Jun 22nd
The Next Social Planning Council meeting is Monday Jun
22nd at 11:30 am at the Canadian Mental Health Association Office. There will be
an informal presentation and Q&A discussion with MLA Donna Barnett. Coffee,
tea and light lunch will be
provided - donations are appreciated but never required!. Hope to see you
there!
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