Category Archives: Networks

Next Chapter Book Club in Vancouver

Posted on 2016/12/09 by Aaron

We are members of the Next Chapter Book Club in Vancouver. We thought you would be interested in hearing about what we are reading and doing these days. We meet every Thursday evening from 6:30-8pm at the coffee house The … Continue reading →

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George Pearson Centre – Redevelopment Consultation

Posted on 2013/06/18 by Ernie Baatz

The property that Pearson Centre occupies is being redeveloped and Vancouver Coastal Health has presented housing and care options for the people currently living at Pearson Centre. Please read this article to learn more about the options and provide feedback to the city of Vancouver. Continue reading →

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Annual Summer Picnic – Wednesday July 17th 3:00 to 6:00 pm

Posted on 2013/06/18 by Judy Smith

Come out to the annual summer picnic at John Hendry Park – Trout Lake – and enjoy fun, friends and food. July 17, 2013 from 3pm to 6pm. Continue reading →

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Best Wishes in your retirement, Carlos!

Posted on 2013/06/18 by Judy Smith

The Taunton Team held a retirement party at the office on Wednesday, April 23, for Carlos Costa, who has worked at Spectrum since September 1999. Continue reading →

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Bazaar in support of Madagascar Community Development Society, Saturday June 22nd.

Posted on 2013/06/18 by Judy Smith

Come out on Saturday June 22nd 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and find out more about Madagascar from Rachelle Czerwinski. Continue reading →

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Congratulations Spectrum Runners and Rollers

Posted on 2013/05/22 by Judy Smith

Sixteen individuals from Spectrum Society joined the 48,196 participants in this year’s Vancouver Sun Run 10 K walk, run or stroll April 21st, 2013. Continue reading →

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CLBC WOW Award Winner!

Posted on 2012/12/08 by Judy Smith

Nevada nominated his boss Chris Kamachi for a WOW!clbc Award to recognize his performance as an outstanding inclusive employer. Continue reading →

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A Photo of That Moment!

Posted on 2012/12/07 by Judy Smith

Richard and Chad made a photo book of Richard’s meetings with media personalities. Continue reading →

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Spectrum’s Person of the month: Nicholas Czerwinski

Posted on 2012/08/24 by Judy Smith

In the past, it was challenging to make friends outside of the family nucleus but lately, now that I became part of the Spectrum family, this has changed. Continue reading →

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PATH Training – Sept 10-13, 2012 – Burnaby

Posted on 2012/08/24 by Ernie Baatz

PATH has been one of our favourite planning processes and this is a great local opportunity to become a PATH Facilitator. Continue reading →

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Linda’s Vacation in Osoyoos

Posted on 2012/08/24 by Judy Smith

Linda enjoys getting away on vacation. This year’s trip was to Osoyoos to meet up with her sister Randi. Continue reading →

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Co-op Radio would love to hear from you!

Posted on 2012/08/24 by Judy Smith

Co-op Radio is looking for new hosts and guests to be a part of our exciting radio show. Continue reading →

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PATH Training – September 2012 – Burnaby

Posted on 2012/08/10 by Ernie Baatz

Spectrum Learning is hosting a 4 day workshop on PATH – Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope – in September (10th to 13th) in Burnaby, BC Continue reading →

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Spectrum Person of the month: Shelley Bourne

Posted on 2012/06/15 by Judy Smith

I sail at Jericho Sailing Club in the summer every year. I love going to pubs and found I really like watching the Canucks. Continue reading →

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