DEAF-BLIND DROP-IN
DEAF-BLIND DROP-INS ON FRIDAYS IN FALL 2013
Where: Metropolis at Metrotown Mall – Upper Level
4700 Kingsway, Burnaby BC
Room: The Old Navy Community Room
(Near the Old Navy Store. When you walk to the
store you turn right into the hallway and pass
the washrooms. Find a door that says “Old Navy
Community Room”. See floor plan.)
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
When: September 6, 13
October 4, 11, 18
November 1, 8, 15, 22
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Seniors Outreach
Congratulates
Ronald Fee and his team of dedicated and hard-working volunteers in making
2nd Western Canada Deaf Seniors Games and CornFest
a successful, most pleasant and enjoyable experience by all.
Once again we give heartfelt thanks to Ronald Fee and his dedicated (mostly senior) volunteers and the hard working RCCC crew in the bar and kitchen in ensuring success with 2nd WCDSG.
We are pleased to see that the next Western Canada Deaf Senior Games will be held in Winnipeg in 2015.
Let’s start saving money for 2015 Winnipeg trip and sharpening our skills! Next time BC Seniors will be # 1!
Vincent Kennedy
Coordinator DHHSO
Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2125 West 7th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6K 1X9
TTY: 604.736.4731 / FAX: 604.736.4381 / VP IP Address 206.108.25.252 / vkennedy@widhh.com
REMINDER!! OVAD Corn Party near Kelowna this Saturday Aug 24!!
WHOA!! LOTS OF DOOR PRIZES RECEIVED FOR THE CORN PARTY!! MORE COMING, TOO!
Famous Players Orchard Plaza 5 Cinemas – 4 pairs movie tickets
Extra Foods -$ 50.00 gift cert.
Can-Am Mobility – Gift Basket
Country RV – Folding Chair
Tim Horton’s – 3 Coffee Mugs
Orchard Park Mall – 2 X $50 Gift Cert., and 2 Water bottles
Orchard Ford – 2-Hats , 2 – T-Shirts
KIA – 1-Wash Bucket
Walmart – 25.00 Gift Cert.
Harmony Honda 2 – Honda Bears , Black Back Pack, Emergency Kit, SS Thermos, and SS WaterBottle
Grand Prix – Gift Cert. – $25.00
Scandia Golf and Games – Gift pack tickets
Kelly O’ Bryan’s – $ 25.00 Gift Cert
Shoppers Drug Mart – Gift Basket
Kelowna Auto Care – auto repair gift certificate
Shoppers Home Health – Slot Lamp
Rosie’s Grape Stop – 6 wine bottles
Donations received from the following for Corn Party meal and beverage support: PepsiCo, Coopers Foods, Zelaney’s Farms, Canadian Springs,
LOTS MORE COMING!!
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Seniors Outreach
Welcomes all to
2nd Annual Western Canada Deaf Seniors Games and CornFest
At Royal City Curling Club, New Westminster
August 11 – 17, 2013
I am proud and pleased to see that a large number of DHHSO members are joining in WCSDG as fans, hard working volunteers and participants.
I hope that everyone especially visitors from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba would enjoy our wonderful hospitality, the fun at games, camaraderie, beautiful weather and awesome scenery throughout the week.
I thank Ron Fee and his dedicated volunteers in ensuring success with 2nd Annual WCDSG and for sharing joy, fun and pleasure with all of us Deaf seniors.
Vincent Kennedy
Coordinator DHHSO
Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2125 West 7th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6K 1X9
TTY: 604.736.4731 / FAX: 604.736.4381 / VP IP Address 206.108.25.252 / vkennedy@widhh.com
United Way helps Deaf seniors build community
Good day, everyone:
I am thrilled and excited to share with you a United Way article on “United Way helps Deaf seniors build community.
Many thanks to you all for helping us to build up success story for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Seniors Outreach.
http://www.uwlm.ca/story/united-way-helps-deaf-seniors-build-community
Thank you.
Vincent Kennedy
Volunteer Program Coordinator
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Seniors Outreach
Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2125 West 7th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6K 1X9
TTY: 604.736.4731 / FAX: 604.736.4381 / VP IP Address 206.108.25.252 / VP # 604.001.0080
vkennedy@widhh.com
seniorsoutreach@widhh.com
Job Posting – Executive Director
The Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc. (SDHHS) is looking for an Executive Director to be located in Saskatoon. SDHHS is a bilingual, bi-cultural non-profit, provincial organization, whose mission is to support the independence of Deaf, Deafened and Hard of Hearing persons by providing services which enhance their quality of life. It is an excellent opportunity to take part in a booming economy.
Job Posting – Instructor/Tutor
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PROGRAM – INSTRUCTOR/TUTOR
Hourly
Centre for Excellence in Foundational Learning/Learner Success Services
Competition #13FC- 42
Bow Valley College is one of Alberta’s fastest growing colleges with more than 20 locations across southern Alberta. Through innovative adult education programs, literacy development, language training, basic education, and development of essential skills, our adult learners gain the tools to build better lives and discover their potential.
ASL Interpreted Events at the Queer Arts Festival
All events are at the Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews.
30-Jul
Fruit Flambe
Interdisciplinary — performance art, poetry, burlesque, music
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Lisz Keallen & Barbie Murphy
01-Aug
Reflection/Refraction
Interdisciplinary – captioned films, mime, dance, music, spoken word
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Amanda & Lauren – Douglas College
04-Aug
Big Gay Sing
Music (Choir)
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Lisz Keallen & Karly Sandboe
05-Aug
When the Sun Comes Out
Opera
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Lisz Keallen & Karly Sandboe
06-Aug
Literary Soiree
Readings
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Lisz Keallen & Emily Allan
