DEAFBC

Film Festival Flyer

Celebrating Deaf Culture in Films
The Canadian Premiere of Mösdeux Productions

 “The Deaf Family”
“A Permanent Grave”
“The Caretaker”
 and
films from local B.C. Deaf producers

Location:
Norman Rothstein Theatre
(Jewish Community Centre)
950 West 41st Ave (at Oak Street)
Vancouver, BC  V5Z 2N7

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TWO NIGHTS!
Date: Friday, January 8, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Doors open 6:30.
Tickets: $25.00 each person – includes wine & cheese reception.

Date: January 9, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m. – Doors open 6:00.
Tickets: $20.00 each person for 2 films.
Refreshments sold at intermission.

Greetings everyone, 

 I just thought to let you know that I’ve recently launched my website for my real estate photography business called Tordia Images www.tordiaimages.com

 I am working directly with the real estate agents and interior designers taking beautiful photos and video tours of some great spaces. So if you, or someone you know, are selling or buying real estate and need some help, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’ll be glad to help you with it.

 Thank you and have a Merry Christmas,

Colin

The Well-Being Program (WBP) is now trying to plan for workshops to provide between the years 2010 – 2014.

We will talk about different and new topic ideas (those that were already proposed and suggested by all of you over the past 3 years).

WBP Staff Lisa Anderson will ASK you what YOU want to learn in future workshops by surveys.

WHEN? You have CHOICES, pick ONE:

Wednesday, December 9/00 (7:00 – 9:00pm)

Friday, December 11/09 (7:00 – 9:00pm)

Saturday, December 12/09 (11:00am. – 1:00pm)

Saturday, December 12/09 (1:30pm. – 3:30pm)

Where? WBP Activity Room, Well-Being Program, #300 – 4211 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z6

TO SIGN UP for one of the sessions, contact wbp.workshops@vch.ca and for more information.

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Click on attachment for more information: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LEARN?

Do you want play for BC Men’s Deaf indoor volleyball team & compete at the Deaf Canadian Volleyball Championship in Edmonton in May 2010??

Where and When:

Saturday, December 19th from 12:45 to 2:45 at South Surrey Recreation Centre (right beside skateboard park – across from baseball fields).
South Surrey Recreation Centre

14601 – 20 Avenue
Surrey, BC  V4A 9P5

Phone: 604-592-6970

What to bring:

• Running shoes/gym clothes
• Water
• Tryout is FREE, but you must be a member of BCDSF ~ Different rates:   Adults cost $35.  Full time university/college student $20.  High school student $10.  If attend BC School for the Deaf (free).

RSVP
Please contact k-sanderson@shaw.ca to confirm your place before December 16th.  If you can’t make tryout but still want to be considered for this team, contact Kim.

Pre tryout training – December 7th and December 14th

In addition, adult drop-in volleyball will be held the following dates, and those interested in playing are encouraged to show up (some instruction in sign language will be given by Cole at these sessions – but it’s mostly recreational play):

Monday, December  7th and December 14th from 7 pm –  9:45  pm   ($5.25 drop in costs – same location as tryout – South Surrey gymnasium)

Look forward to seeing you there – any questions – contact Cole Sanderson at kr34w@hotmail.com

South Slope and the BC Provincial School for the Deaf is trying to get funding to improve their playground.

They have developed a bid on a website with a video.  It would be nice for people to show their support by registering to vote for their fundraising initiative.  You can cast one vote per day until December 17th.

Here is the link:
http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf2584

Thank you for taking the time to support one of the groups in our community!

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namaste everyone:

Deaf Yoga  this Saturday, DECEMBER 5, 2009

Taught in American Sign Language

at the yoga studio at Bonsor Recreation Centre

(corner of Nelson and Imperial)

in Burnaby, BC

WHEN: Saturday, DEC. 5, 2009

TIME: 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

instructor: Leonarda

drop-in fee: $ 8.35 per person

$6.25 for seniors

$ 6.25 for students- must show student ID

This beautiful studio is perfect for Deaf Yoga:

There is a platform for instructor

The room is big and square.

Yoga mats and props are available for use.

Looking forward to seeing you

blessings and BLISS-ings

leonarda

www.yogapah.com

p.s. next class at bonsor is Feb. 6, 2010 !

(note: no JANUARY class)

The following are A.J.’s upcoming events:

Harry Jerome Christmas Craft Fair
Mickey Mcdougall Recreation Centre,
200 block East 23rd Street, North Vancouver, BC.
Saturday, November 28, 10 to 4 pm.

International Day of People with Disabilities
Roundhouse Community Centre
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 1 to 6 30 pm
There will be three ASL interpreters at the event all day.
Click on the image at the left for more information.

Delbrook Recreation Center Craft Market
600 west queens road, North Vancouver, BC
Sunday, December 6, 10 to 4 pm

Monday, November 30th:   Three things – ONE NIGHT!  
7:00 pm at Victory Hill Offices – 4334 Victory Street.  Interpreters provided
1.      Presentation for parents on deaf youth (deaf/hard of hearing) in sports by Kim Sanderson
2.      DYT 2009 Hornby 2009 DVD – highlights of the 2009 Summer Camp
3.      FNDC AGM

Come on BC youth – get involved in competitive deaf sports.  You can represent Canada and have the BEST time!

Presentation by Kim Sanderson (mom of an athlete)

Upon returning from the Deaflympics in September 2009, I was saddened that only one BC youth was on the Canadian team.  As a past coach of both a deaf baseball and basketball team, and sports enthusiastic who knows a lot of deaf youth, I know we have the talent!!  What I believe we are missing is inspiration, guidance, and some direction.  There are some incredible opportunities coming up for deaf youth in Canada and internationally – and after experiencing Taipei Deaflympics – I know that our youth would benefit so much from such an incredible experience!
 
So I’ve developed a short presentation that shows highlights from the recent Deaflympics, provides inspiration, outlines some future events and gives some information on how to get involved.    It attempts to give some idea of the differences between Canadian Deaf Sports Association (CDSA) and B.C. Deaf Sports Federation (BCDSF) and help educate you on the road that needs to be travelled to get to a deaf competition such as the Deaflympics (I managed the BC Volleyball team and it was very confusing to me at times).  I since have learned a lot and am happy to share it with others.   It takes about 20 minute to present.  This is something I’d love to present to parents, youth and educators in the hope it will get many more young BC’ers on the Canadian 2013 Deaflympic team heading to Greece!  

(deaf sports opportunities are for all deaf/hard of hearing youth with a 55 db hearing loss – signing or oral)

Note: to deaf youth, educators, out of town folks: If you are unable to attend, I am open to presenting at another opportunity. Please let me know.  My time and presentation are free!  I am representing no group or organization when I deliver this; however B.C. Deaf Sports Federation (BCDSF) has seen it and both Canadian Deaf Sports Association (CDSA) and BCDSF have helped me with some information included in it.   If you want Cole to present, you probably have to pay for the costs to get him home from UVIC in Victoria!  You can email me at k-sanderson@shaw.ca  with any details of an upcoming opportunity.

Also on the same night ….
Come and watch the hightlights of DYT Hornby Island 2009!  and Thank you to Forrest Smith!!
On Monday night (November 30th), Forrest will share with us a short dvd of Hornby Island 2009.  We want to say a big THANK YOU to Forrest Smith for his hard work and dedication to the Deaf Youth Today program for the past 3 years.   Forrest has decided not to continue with DYT in 2010.  Come and show your support for what Forrest has done for our deaf youth for the past three years!  
 
FNDC’s Annual General Meeting (same night, hopefully you stay for the AGM)
Members in good standing are all members who have paid their annual membership for 2009/2010.  Voting members are parents or legal guardians that have been a parent or foster parent of a deaf or hard of hearing child, youth or adult.

FNDC annual membership:  Reminder, if you have not sent in your membership payment – you may do so online
https://ssl.ehosting.ca/fndc.ca/www/membership_apply.php  or print the page and send via regular mail.  Your membership sends us a message that you believe in the work that we are doing and information you are receiving! 

What the Night is For
By Michael Weller

Starring: Stevie Jackson and Randall Barkman
Directed by: Laureen Smith
Stage Manager: Diana McKenzie
Publicity Manager: Winnie Low

What would you risk for a second chance? Ten years after their affair in New York, two ex-lovers meet in a hotel room for an evening of catching up.  Both have moved on in their lives and both are wondering what might have been. But as the evening unfolds and each reveals secrets never mentioned, passions flare and how the night ends becomes a risky question of courage and truth.

Performance Dates: Wednesday – Saturday, November 18 – 28

Special Performance: ASL-Interpreted performance on November 26*

Venue: Havana Theatre (Vancouver, BC)

Tickets available online or at the door: $15 adults, $12 students/seniors

Box office opens at 7:30pm and doors open at 7:45pm.  Show starts at 8pm.

*Interpreting services provided with the generous help of students in the Douglas College Sign Language Interpretation Program.

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On Thursday, November 26th, BCCSD is having a general meeting from 7 to 9 pm at Douglas College

Lecture theatre Room #2201.

AGENDA:
1) Reports
2) Annual General Meeting upcoming election – suggest names
3) Deaf Canada Conference 2010 update and info
4) Bylaws- last opportunity to suggest changes
5) Announcements

See you there!!

Would you like to be able to communicate better with a deaf family member?

ASL Classes for Families of Deaf Adults is a sequence of four short courses and is for people who have a family member who is 18 years or older, deaf, and who uses American Sign Language as a primary means of communication.

The course introduces vocabulary and grammar of ASL as well as Deaf culture to assist students to enhance communication among their family members.

This is also a great opportunity to network with people who share similar experiences.

Application fee, tuition fee, and cost of a text package are subsidized by the Grand Lodge of B.C. and Yukon.

 Do you have a deaf person in your family?

Course Schedule:

Prep 011: January 7 – April 8, 2010, Thursdays, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Fees: $4.67 (student and college initiative fees)

Info Session:

Wed. Nov. 25, 2009, 6 PM – 7 PM

Room 2559, VCC Broadway Campus (1155 East Broadway, Vancouver)

Bring your families. Join us at the information session and learn about the course. Meet people, like you, who understand the challenges and the fun of mixing hearing and deaf people in the same family!

For more information, please contact Department of ASL and Deaf Studies

Phone: 604.871.7443 (Voice Mail)

E-mail: signlanguage@vcc.ca

www.vcc.ca

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