The date for the Westcoast Association of Visial Language Interpreters AGM has been announced!
WAVLI will host their AGM on Saturday, April 9th, 2011 at 1pm.
More information about the location to be announced.
Save The Date!
The last Deaf Yoga class at Bonsor will be Sunday, March 6th.
More details coming soon
BCSD Hockey Night
BCSD Hockey Night
When: Thursday March 3, 2011
Time: 4:30pm to 7:00pm
Location: Burnaby South Secondary School at Gym 1
Why: Fundraising for Youth Canada Tournament for the Deaf (YCTD)
Admission: Free for (players and fans)
Refreshment will be sold
Bring your family and friends!! See you guys there!!
If you have any questions or concerns and please email: amarsinghman94@gmail.com
Canadian Deaf Women’s Conference
Canadian Deaf Women’s Conference website has been UPDATED! Check it out!
This is a reminder to register for Canadian Deaf Women’s Conference (CDWC). The deadline is on February 24 as an Early Bird Combo. You can contact Para Witcher atregistration@cdwc2011.ca
CDWC Chairperson Maryann Chmiel’s vlog:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Pepsilily
Contact: chairperson@cdwc2011.ca
For Facebook users: You can type: “Canadian Deaf Women Conference 2011” to find more information.
Website: www.cdwc2011.ca
The schedule and workshops are ready on the website: http://www.cdwc2011.ca/en/reg.html
Contact: Judy Ercolino or Peggy Anne Gordon workshops@cdwc2011.ca and booths@cdwc2011.ca
Silent Walk And Run Chairperson
BC Deaf Sports Federation is looking for a chairperson or co-chairpersons to organize our annual Silent Walk & Run in Lower Mainland for this year.
Please contact our office if you need to know more information and/or are interested to volunteer.
Please reply by E-mail: bcdeafsports@telus.net before Thursday February 24th.
Cancellation of the Deaflympics in Slovakia
11 February 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact: Secretariat
E-Mail: info@ciss.org
Official Announcement Regarding the 17th Winter Deaflympics
Vysoké Tatry, SVK – The International Committee of Deaf Sports (ICSD) regrets to confirm that the 17th Winter Deaflympics has been officially declared cancelled at 16:00 on Friday, 11 February. The 43rd ICSD Congress will be postponed to a later date.
ICSD Executive Board has demanded an urgent meeting with the President of the Slovakian Deaflympics Committee, Mr. Jaromir Ruda, to discuss all critical issues.
Further details regarding the cancellation of the Games will be announced shortly after the ICSD Executive Board meets.
ICSD wants to acknowledge the hard work of the athletes and coaches in preparation for the Winter Deaflympics and it is with great regret that this had to be done.
http://deaflympics.com/news/pressreleases.asp?ID=1542
ASL VIDEO:
Slava Kilmov, H3 Network Media
www.h3.tv/deaflympics-slovakia-2011/news-update
ASL VIDEO:
Craig Crowley, ICSD President
www.h3.tv/deaflympics-slovakia-2011/slovakia-tv-with-craig-crowley
MORE ASL VIDEOS:
www.h3.tv/world-news
BCSD Student Council Events
1) BCSD Hockey Night
When: Tuesday February 15, 2011
Time: 4:30pm to 7:00pm
Location: Burnaby South Secondary School at Gym 1
Why: Fundraising for Youth Canada Tournament for the Deaf (YCTD)
Admission: Free for (players and fans)
Refreshment will be sold
See you guys there!
If you have any questions or concerns and please email: amarsinghman94@gmail.com
2) BCSD Volleyball Night
When: Thursday February 17, 2011
Time: 4:30pm to 7:00pm
Location: Burnaby South Secondary School at Gym 1
Why: Fundraising for Youth Canada Tournament for the Deaf (YCTD)
Admission: Free for (players and fans)
Refreshment will be sold
See you guys there!
If you have any questions or concerns and please email: amarsinghman94@gmail.com
Obituary for John (Johnny) Whalen (1933-2011)
John (Johnny) Whalen (1933-2011)
Passed away suddenly at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 with his family by his side.
(John Whalen, son of the late Henry J. Whalen & Mary E. LaPierre)
Beloved husband of Gloria. Loving father of Henry Whalen and
Georgia Whalen (Wojciech Kaczynski). Forever remembered by his
grandchildren, Jeron Whalen and Pawel Husar.
Survived by his brothers-in-law; Orville Jarvis, Lionel Jarvis
(Lynda), Weldon (Ed) Jarvis (Lori Druckemiller) and sister-in-law,
Sandra Jarvis.
Predeceased by his brother-in-law, Aubrey Jarvis and sister-in-law,
Rosina Bayliss. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to visit at the McKersie-Kocher
Funeral Home, 114 Main St., E., Milton, Ontario
(for direction & map, please see general information link below)
(905) 878-4452 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
on Friday, February 11, 2011.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Rosary
Catholic Church, 139 Martin St., Milton, Ontario
(for direction & map, please see general information link below)
on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.
Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Souris, P.E.I.
Yoga and Wellness Weekend in ASL
Save The Date: Yoga & Wellness Weekend in ASL July 8-10, 2011!
Come join us for this unique and special opportunity! Surround yourself with the natural beauty of Bowen Island. Our Yoga & Wellness weekend in ASL offers daily yoga, meditation, wellness workshops, exquisite healthy meals, and a number of outdoor activities including kayaking & hiking (optional). Accommodations are your own private room at the peaceful and serene location of Rivendell Retreat Centre. www.rivendellretreat.org
This is your time for total rejuvenation and relaxation in a calm and beautiful environment. This Yoga Retreat in ASL will transform your spirit, nurture your soul and empower your mind.
The techniques which you will learn at this retreat will give you the tools you need to lead a happier and healthier lifestyle.
INSTRUCTION IS IN ASL and we welcome Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing Signers!
Full program information coming soon!
Thanks & Namaste,
Julia McClelland Pepin
julesmcc1@hotmail.com
