Monthly Archives: February 2011

Spectrum Person of the Month: Gary Adams

Posted on 2011/02/21 by Judy Smith

GA: What I like about my jobs is they get me into the community and give me a chance to socialize. Continue reading →

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Welcome to the March 2011 Newsletter for Spectrum Society for Community Living

Posted on 2011/02/21 by Ernie Baatz

In this month’s newsletter, our person of the month is Gary Adams. This Friday, on February 26th, there is a free workshop on building personal support networks. Call Judy at 604-323-1433 or email judy@spectrumsociety.org. Continue reading →

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Employer Bus Pass Program launched

Posted on 2011/02/21 by Ernie Baatz

The Translink Employer Bus Pass Program allows employees to buy monthly bus passes for a 15% discount with a one year commitment. The passes must be paid by payroll deduction. Continue reading →

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Niall writes and stars in his own play

Posted on 2011/02/21 by julesandrebrown

Our good friend Niall and the Leaky Heaven circus have just finished an excellent run of the production of “Peter Panties”. Continue reading →

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Upcoming artistic events and performances

Posted on 2011/02/21 by julesandrebrown

The Stag is a locally operated Art Gallery started by Aja Bond, a friend to the Spectrum Society. This month Aja will be hosting some artists from our community and a dialogue about art & disability. Continue reading →

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Personal Support Networks Workshop – Friday, February 25

Posted on 2011/02/17 by Susan Stanfield

Spectrum will be hosting a one-day workshop on “Building Personal Support Networks” on Friday, February 25, at the Centre for Peace (Canadian Memorial Church, 16th & Burrard).  This workshop is sponsored by CLBC and is FREE of charge but seating … Continue reading →

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Olesia Kornienko

Posted on 2011/02/01 by julesandrebrown

This month we have an interview with Olesia Kornienko. Olesia is an amazing woman ; She is a world-class Tango Dancer, Rock climber, artist and author.   Olesia has wonderful and incredible insight into living life to the fullest.  Olesia shares … Continue reading →

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