CCB BC - Yukon Division
“The voice of the Blind”
Calling All Members…
Division Call In – Thursday
October 5, 2023
The next “Division Call in” will be on Thursday October 5th, at 10:00am. It is an open session for you to share your thoughts, ideas and opinions.
The following is the information for connecting to our Division Call In
To Join the meeting on the Zoom platform click the link below.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7579405573?pwd=MU8xYm8xSTA5c01Lcm92VTJaY3drdz09
other options include
One tap mobile on your smart phone
+17789072071,,7579405573#,,,,,,0#,,789456#
or you can dial In
1 778 907 2071 or 1 855 703 8985 toll-free
Meeting ID: 757 940 5573
Passcode: 789456
Ways to participate:
- click on the meeting link above and automatically join
- use one tap mobile for Smart Phones
- call the toll-free number – you will be asked to enter the meeting ID and press pound (number key) – next you will be asked for a participant code, just press pound again – next you will be asked to enter the passcode and press pound (number key) again – then you will be asked your name and to press the pound key again – you should then be connected
- or you can now ask us to dial you into the meeting – to let us know, reply to this email with your phone number by the evening before the zoom meeting and we will dial you in at the designated time
Looking forward to hearing you,
Division Call In – Thursday September 21, 2023
The Division’s next Call In is Thursday September 21st at 10:00am where Linda Dear an Estate Planning Consultant from Vancity Credit Union will be talking about the benefits of estate planning and how to make and execute an effective estate plan. Feel free to share this with others who may be interested in learning about this topic or about who we are.
A reminder, our next “Division Call in”, following this one, will be on Thursday October 5th an open session for you to share your thoughts, ideas and opinions.
The following is the information for connecting to our Division Call In on September 21st
To Join the meeting on the Zoom platform click the link below.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7579405573?pwd=MU8xYm8xSTA5c01Lcm92VTJaY3drdz09
other options include
One tap mobile on your smart phone
+17789072071,,7579405573#,,,,,,0#,,789456#
or you can dial In
1 778 907 2071 or 1 855 703 8985 toll-free
Meeting ID: 757 940 5573
Passcode: 789456
Ways to participate:
- click on the meeting link above and automatically join
- use one tap mobile for Smart Phones
- call the toll-free number – you will be asked to enter the meeting ID and press pound (number key) – next you will be asked for a participant code, just press pound again – next you will be asked to enter the passcode and press pound (number key) again – then you will be asked your name and to press the pound key again – you should then be connected
- or you can now ask us to dial you into the meeting – to let us know, reply to this email with your phone number by the evening before the zoom meeting and we will dial you in at the designated time
Looking forward to hearing you,
CCB BC-Yukon Division
PO Box 531, Postal Station Main, Chilliwack, BC V2P 7V5
T: 604-795-3885 or TF: 1-800-874-4666
Division Call In – Thursday September 7th, 2023
Our next “Division Call In” is on Thursday September 7th at 10:00am, an open session where you are welcome to share almost anything on your mind. Please feel free to share this with others who may be interested in joining our Call In or finding out more about us. And remember we can call you in via the telephone. Just let us know, by return email, your preferred phone number by Wednesday evening (then all you need to do is pick up the phone!).
A remember, our next “Division Call in”, following this one, will be on Thursday September 21st where guest speaker Linda Dear from Vancity Credit Union will be talking about estate planning.
The following is the information for connecting to our Division Call In on September 7th
To Join the meeting on the Zoom platform click the link below.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7579405573?pwd=MU8xYm8xSTA5c01Lcm92VTJaY3drdz09
other options include
One tap mobile on your smart phone
+17789072071,,7579405573#,,,,,,0#,,789456#
or you can dial In
1 778 907 2071 or 1 855 703 8985 toll-free
Meeting ID: 757 940 5573
Passcode: 789456
Ways to participate:
- click on the meeting link above and automatically join
- use one tap mobile for Smart Phones
- call the toll-free number – you will be asked to enter the meeting ID and press pound (number key) – next you will be asked for a participant code, just press pound again – next you will be asked to enter the passcode and press pound (number key) again – then you will be asked your name and to press the pound key again – you should then be connected
- or you can now ask us to dial you into the meeting – to let us know, reply to this email with your phone number by the evening before the zoom meeting and we will dial you in at the designated time
Looking forward to hearing you,
CCB BC-Yukon Division
PO Box 531, Postal Station Main, Chilliwack, BC V2P 7V5
T: 604-795-3885 or TF: 1-800-874-4666
Division Call In….Thursday August 17th.
The CCB BC-Yukon Division’s next “Division Call In” is Thursday August 17th at 10:00am where Susan Flanagan from BC Blind Sports and Marilyn Rushton from their Active Living Network program will be joining us and maybe we can catch up a little on our summer activities too! Please bring your questions and feel free to share this with others who may be interested in learning about this topic or about who we are.
A remember, our next “Division Call in”, following this one, will be on Thursday September 7th.. It will be an open session for you to share your thoughts, ideas and opinions.
Following is the information for connecting to our Division Call In on August 17th
To Join the meeting on the Zoom platform click the link below.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7579405573?pwd=MU8xYm8xSTA5c01Lcm92VTJaY3drdz09
other options include
One tap mobile on your smart phone
+17789072071,,7579405573#,,,,,,0#,,789456#
or you can dial In
1 778 907 2071 or 1 855 703 8985 toll-free
Meeting ID: 757 940 5573
Passcode: 789456
Ways to participate:
- click on the meeting link above and automatically join
- use one tap mobile for Smart Phones
- call the toll-free number – you will be asked to enter the meeting ID and press pound (number key) – next you will be asked for a participant code, just press pound again – next you will be asked to enter the passcode and press pound (number key) again – then you will be asked your name and to press the pound key again – you should then be connected
- or you can now ask us to dial you into the meeting – to let us know, reply to this email with your phone number by the evening before the zoom meeting and we will dial you in at the designated time
Looking forward to hearing you,
CCB BC-Yukon Division
PO Box 531, Postal Station Main, Chilliwack, BC V2P 7V5
T: 604-795-3885 or TF: 1-800-874-4666
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS OPEN HOUSE: ACCESSIBILITY, INFORMATION & RESOURCES: April 19, 2023 in Chilliwack BC
CCB BC-Yukon Division April 2023 Open House PSA on letterhead
CANADIAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND BC-YUKON DIVISION
INVITES EVERYONE TO ATTEND A FREE EVENT
“A LACK Of SIGHT IS NOT A LACK OF VISION”
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS OPEN HOUSE ACCESSIBILITY, INFORMATION & RESOURCES!
April 19th, 2023 1:30 to 4:00pm
Best Western Plus Inn & Conference Centre
32110 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford
For further information please feel free to contact us!
Email ccbbc-yukondivision@telus.net
Phone 604-795-3885
CCB BC-Yukon Division Call-in April 17, 2023
Hello, hoping you all are enjoying your summer and are maybe thinking just a little bit about joining us for our next Division Call In Thursday August 17th at 10:00am where Susan Flanagan from BC Blind Sports and Marilyn Rushton from their Active Living Network program will be joining us and maybe we can catch up a little on our summer activities too!
To Join the Call on August 17th, click the link below
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7579405573?pwd=MU8xYm8xSTA5c01Lcm92VTJaY3drdz09
Ways to participate:
- click on the link below and automatically join
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7579405573?pwd=MU8xYm8xSTA5c01Lcm92VTJaY3drdz09
- use one tap mobile for Smart Phones
+17789072071,,7579405573#,,,,,,0#,,789456#
- call the toll-free number
+1 778 907 2071, in BC or
+1 855 703 8985 toll-free
Meeting ID: 757 940 5573
Passcode: 789456
- When calling in you will be asked to enter the meeting ID and press pound (number key) – next you will be asked for a participant code, just press pound again – next you will be asked to enter the passcode and press pound (number key) again – then you will be asked your name and to press the pound key again – you should then be connected.
- or you can now ask us to dial you into the meeting – to let us know, reply to this email with your phone number by the evening before the zoom meeting and we will dial you in at the designated time.
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You’re Invited: Vision Impaired Cyber Branch Lions Club
District A16 Lions is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
The Lions Club has started a brand new Vision Impaired Lions Cyber Branch Club. On February 23rd they held their first Organizational meeting. They are looking for people who are blind and partially sighted to join the club.
If you have any questions, to receive the Zoom link, or for more information you can email
Khrisstina Engel at kengel@lionsa16.com
Topic: Vision Impaired Cyber Branch Lions Club
Dates: First and Third Thursday of each month.
Time: 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Summer Sports Days, Hosted by the Canadian Council of the Blind, BC-Yukon Division, June 2023
To CCB BC-Yukon Division Members,
the CCB BC-Yukon Division is getting ready to host our first Summer Sports Days in Langley in June! An exciting opportunity for you to try out and experience golfing, lawn bowling and dragon boating!
Division members new to golfing, lawn bowling and/or dragon boating are encouraged to participate. Priority will be given to novice golfers, lawn bowlers and dragon boaters; but we do need participation from experienced golfers, lawn bowlers and dragon boaters as we learn from one another and share our expertise. And we encourage all participants to take advantage of these opportunities to play, learn and have fun together!
Location…
Coast Langley City Hotel
Cascades Casino Resort
20393 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC V3A 7N2
Tentative Schedule…
* Tuesday June 20th
Travel day to Langley
Evening hospitality room available
* Wednesday June 21st
Morning of golf with lunch
Afternoon hike/walk
Evening hospitality room available
* Thursday June 22nd
Morning lawn bowling and lunch
Afternoon dragon boating
Wrap up Dinner
Evening hospitality room available
* Friday June 23rd
Safe travels home
More information and your registration form will be coming to your inboxes soon. And please feel free to share this opportunity!
***CCB BC-Yukon Division Sports and Rec Committee
***Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB)
BC-Yukon Division
PO Box 531, Postal Station Main
Chilliwack, BC V2P 7V5
T: 604-795-3885
TF: 1-800-874-4666
E: ccbbc-yukondivision@telus.net
Canadian Council of the Blind, BC-Yukon Division 2023 AGM & Workshops
Under the Distinguished Patronage of Her Honour
The Honourable Janet Austin, OBC
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
2023 AGM & WORKSHOPS INFORMATION
APRIL 18 & 19, 2023
Location…
The Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre
32110 Marshall Road, Abbotsford
604-853-3111 or 1-800-771-3077
Schedule…
* Monday, April 17th –Delegate Travel Day
Evening “Celebrating Us” Meet ‘n Greet
* Tuesday, April 18th
Morning Opening & Annual General Meeting
Afternoon “Making Connections” Workshop
* Wednesday, April 19th
Morning “Making More Connections” Workshop
Afternoon “Community Connections” Open House
Evening “Connecting Again” Wind Up Dinner
* Thursday, April 20th – Travel Day home
Your Delegate & Their Guide… Every Chapter in good standing belonging to the Canadian Council of the Blind, BC-Yukon Division is eligible to send a delegate. Your delegate’s National and Division membership dues must be up to date. A delegate is able to bring a guide if necessary. Delegates will be responsible for one hotel night, partial transportation, travel meals, dinner on April 18th and lunch on April 19th. The CCB BC-Yukon Division will be responsible for two hotel nights; lunch on April 18th; and the wind-up dinner April 19th; and the hotel provides a complimentary hot breakfast. If necessary further assistance is available upon request for costs covered by the delegate and their guide.
Other Members or Non-Members… Please be aware other members and non-members are welcome to attend our AGM & Workshops; and are responsible for their own expenses; and will need to fill out an Attendee Form in order to receive group hotel rates and attend meals on April 18th and 19th.
All rooms include:
* Flat Screen TV
* In-room Fridge and Microwave
* Pillow Top Mattress
* Free High-speed Wireless Internet
* Business Centre with Internet Access
Recreation and dining:
* Fitness Centre
* 2 Indoor Pools
* Ricky’s Country Restaurant (across parking lot)
Meals… The hotel provides a hot breakfast buffet for their hotel guests. There will be no cost to attend Monday’s Meet ‘N Greet, Tuesday’s lunch or Wednesday’s wind-up dinner. There may be some menu choices once we know who is attending. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions as soon as possible.
Hospitality Room… More information to come.
A detailed schedule and agenda will be available closer to the event and please do not hesitate to contact us with your questions or if you need any further clarification.
***CCB BC-Yukon Division
Congratulations BC Blind Curlers, Results of the Western Blind Curling Championship 2023
Report from Norman Lyons , President, Manitoba Blind Sports Association, and Chair, 2023 Western Blind Curling Championships
Home from a wonderful 2023 Western Blind Curling Championships. The Teams from Prince George, Campbell River, Vancouver And Edmonton are home or are still in Transit. My Third, Bill Liggins is on his way back to Parry Sound, Ontario. I hope all had a good time and enjoyed.
The Western Blind Curling Association held their Annual General Meeting on Thursday Afternoon. Elected to a 2 Year Term were:
Lori Hysert , President, Norman Lyons , Vice – President, Mandy Collins , Secretary And David Erno , Treasurer. Natalie Mandy , Morin will serve as Past President.
The Winner of The Manitoba Blind Sports Association 50 / 50 Raffle of $1,842.50 was John Hill. The Winning Ticket was sold by Norman Lyons .
The Awards were presented and the Winning Teams were the Natalie Morin Rink, Edmonton 2, Western Blind Curling Association First Place Trophy. The Second Place Ken Blondheim Memorial Trophy was won by The Arthur Monkman Rink of Campbell River.
The Third Place Trophy donated by The Manitoba Blind Sports Association was won by The Eric Rosen Rink from Prince George.
The Sportsmanship Awards were won by (Ladies), Monica Nelson from Vancouver And (Gentlemen), Hunter McLaughlin from Winnipeg.
The Michelle Anfinson Award presented by Marv And Stacey Anfinson in memory of wife and mother was won by Brian Fredrickson of Winnipeg.
The 2024 Western Blind Curling Championship will be hosted in Alberta.
I want to personally thank once again all of our Sponsors, Donors And Volunteers who were so generous to make this event a resounding success. I have the personal satisfaction of seeing the event come back and be back on track. To my Committee, big thanks to all of you for your hard work. And finally to Cathy Derewianchuk, my Executive Director of Manitoba Blind Sports for the long hours and her dedication to keep it all together.
It was unfortunate that Saskatchewan was unable to participate this year but I hope to see them back next year. It was good to see Marv And Stacey Anfinson who came from Regina to take part and present their awards.
That’s a wrap.
Now, on to the next adventure.
Norman Lyons , President
Manitoba Blind Sports Association
Chair, 2023 Western Blind Curling Championships