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:
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
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:
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
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:
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
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
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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7579405573?pwd=MU8xYm8xSTA5c01Lcm92VTJaY3drdz09
+17789072071,,7579405573#,,,,,,0#,,789456#
+1 778 907 2071, in BC or
+1 855 703 8985 toll-free
Meeting ID: 757 940 5573
Passcode: 789456
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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
Dates: First and Third Thursday of each month.
Time: 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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
Under the Distinguished Patronage of Her Honour
The Honourable Janet Austin, OBC
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
APRIL 18 & 19, 2023
The Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre
32110 Marshall Road, Abbotsford
604-853-3111 or 1-800-771-3077
Evening “Celebrating Us” Meet ‘n Greet
Morning Opening & Annual General Meeting
Afternoon “Making Connections” Workshop
Morning “Making More Connections” Workshop
Afternoon “Community Connections” Open House
Evening “Connecting Again” Wind Up Dinner
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
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
Hello CCB Friends and Family!
Here is an opportunity to win flights and support blind golf in Canada. Please support the best you can and PLEASE Share with all your connections too. Thanks in advance from Darren and all the Canadian blind golfers!
Blind Golf Canada is excited to partner with WestJet to help raise money for our 2023 golf tournament season! We are giving away One roundtrip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination!
https://go.rallyup.com/blindgolfcanada/Campaign/Details
Thank you for your support and generosity.
CHEERS!
Darren Douma thedoumas71@gmail.com
Blind Golf Canada VP, Admin
President, Western Canadian Blind Golf Assoc.
President, CCB-Blind Golf Canada Chapter
Player Advisory Committee member, ParaGolf Canada
Blind Golf BC )BGBC) Chair
CCB-VIBE- BC Blind Golf & “ABILITIES” Chapter-President
BC Blind Sports Golf Ambassador
CCB-BC-Yukon Division Board member, Sports & Rec Committee
BC Golf “Golf for ALL” Committee member
Golf Club Management & Operations Program Graduate