BC Hands & Voices

Summer Get-Together
2016-08-16 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Grimston Park, 19th Street at 7th Ave, New Westminster, BC, Canada
Join us for a fun day in the sun to socialize and catch up! This park has a beautiful playground and wading pool. Bring a picnic lunch and blanket, and swimsuits and towels for the kids!
Watch our facebook page in case of cancellation due to rain.

Fun Family Picnic 2016
2016-06-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Provincial Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services, 4334 Victory St., Burnaby, BC - British Columbia, Canada
WHO: BC Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side, BC Early Hearing Program, CHHA BC Parents’ Branch, Family & Community Services, Family Network for Deaf Children – Deaf Youth Today (DYT)
WHAT: An event for deaf/hard of hearing children, their siblings and parents and children with their Deaf/hard of hearing parents (CODA). Join us for a fun day! We will provide:
• Hot dog lunch
• Entertainment and games for the kids
• An opportunity to mix and mingle with other families and with youth/young adults who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Please bring with you:
• a salad, fruit or vegetable plate or dessert to share (note: no freezer/fridge/oven)
• lawn chairs or blanket to sit on
Rain or Shine! Free admission! Donations gratefully accepted at the event.
WHEN: Saturday June 18th, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
WHERE: Victory Hill/ Provincial Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services 4334 Victory St., Burnaby BC
CONTACT/ RSVP: info@CHHAparents.com Pr e-registration is required so we know how many people to expect.
PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE by June 14th at www.CHHAparents.com
Special Note– Families of children with Atresia and Microtia – let’s meet up at the picnic!
If you are interested in meeting up with other families of children with Atresia and Microtia, please contact Catherine Kalchbrenner: ckalchbrenner@cw.bc.ca who will collect names, and make a point of introducing families to one another during the picnic.

BC H&V Board Meeting- June
2016-06-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2015-06-01 19:00 - 21:00 | BC

BC H&V Board Meeting - May
2016-05-02 07:00 - 21:00 | BC

Parent Coffee Night- April
2016-04-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Cathy Luther’s house, #27 – 7488 Southwynde Ave, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Topic: Early Language and Literacy – Alayna Finley, Deaf Education & Literacy Specialist, will share her professional & graduate program experiences working with parents and infants/young children. What can you do to encourage & enhance your child’s language development and get them started down the path to literacy?
Please RSVP to Kim at kshauer@cw.bc.ca.
Coffee, tea and yummy treats provided!

BC H&V Board Meeting- April
2016-04-04 07:00 - 21:00, 2015-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 | BC

BC H&V AGM 2016
2016-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | BC
Details TBA

Parent Coffee Night Feb 29th
2016-02-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Cathy Luther’s house, #27 – 7488 Southwynde Ave, Burnaby, BC, Canada
We hope you can join us for our next Coffee Nights to be held on Monday, Feb 29th (7:30 – 9:00) for parents of children with hearing loss.
Topic: Transitioning Tips for the Early Years – Advocating for your child’s access (i.e. dance class, swimming lessons, transitioning into daycare). How do you make sure your child is understanding and being fully included when you aren’t the one in charge? Get tips from some experienced H&V parents.
We will be meeting at #27 – 7488 Southwynde Ave, Burnaby (look for the orange & blue balloons). Please RSVP to Kim at kshauer@cw.bc.ca.

BC H&V Board Retreat 2016
2016-02-20 | BC

Parent Coffee Night Jan 25th
2016-01-25 07:30 - 21:00 | Cathy Luther’s house, #27 – 7488 Southwynde Ave, Burnaby, BC, Canada
We hope you can join us for our next Coffee Nights to be held on Monday, Jan 25th (7:30 – 9:00) for parents of children with hearing loss.
Topic: How to interpret & understand your child’s audiogram.Bring your questions; come out for coffee, treats and the chance to get to know other parents of kids with hearing loss. It’s a great place to share ideas about how to support your children. Jenny is also a BC Hands & Voices board member and has personal experience with hearing loss having grown up with a bilateral moderately severe hearing loss. Find her bio here: http://www.bchandsandvoices.com/about/
We will be meeting at #27 – 7488 Southwynde Ave, Burnaby (look for the orange & blue balloons). Please RSVP to Kim at kshauer@cw.bc.ca.

BC H&V Board Meeting - January
2016-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 | BC

Winter Family Event
2015-12-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Langley Sportsplex, 100 - 20165 - 91A Avenue, Langley, BC, V1M3A2, Canada

BC H&V Executive Board Member Meeting- Dec
2015-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | BC

Parent Coffee Night November 2015
2015-11-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Cathy Luther’s house, #27 – 7488 Southwynde Ave, Burnaby, BC, Canada
We hope you can join us for our next Coffee Night to be held on Monday, Nov 23 (7:30 – 9:00) for parents of children with hearing loss. Coffee Nights are informal, with lots of opportunity to ask questions, share information and meet other parents. We will be meeting at #27 – 7488 Southwynde Ave, Burnaby (look for the orange & blue balloons). Please RSVP to Kim at kshauer@cw.bc.ca. Coffee, tea and yummy treats provided!

BC H&V Board Meeting - November
2015-11-02 19:00 - 21:00 | BC

Parent Workshop – Is “doing fine” good enough? Fostering Emotional Well-Being in our DHH Kids
2015-10-17 | Burnaby South Secondary, 5455 Rumble Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5J 2B7, Canada
Event Title: Parent Workshop – Is “doing fine” good enough? Fostering Emotional Well-being in our DHH kids.
Hosts: BC Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side, CHHA BC Parents’ Branch, & Family Network for Deaf Children
Description: Two of our favourite professionals, Janet Jamieson & Kristen Pranzl will help us explore strategies for developing and maintaining emotional well-being in our children who are deaf/hard of hearing. The workshop will include small group discussion, with opportunity to share your stories and questions, and connect with other parents of DHH children from 0-18 years of age. Captioning and ASL interpreting provided.
Childcare programs will be provided. Cost is $10 per person (adults and kids) lunch included.
Date: Saturday, October 17th
Location: NOTE change: Burnaby South Secondary – BC School for the Deaf
5455 Rumble Street, Burnaby BC
Link: Register @ www.chhaparents.com

Parent Coffee Night Sept 2015
2015-09-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Cathy Luther’s house, #27 – 7488 Southwynde Ave, Burnaby, BC, Canada
We hope you can join us for our next Coffee Nights to be held on Monday, Sept 28 (7:30 – 9:00) for parents of children with hearing loss. Coffee Nights are informal, with lots of opportunity to ask questions, share information and meet other parents. We will be meeting at #27 – 7488 Southwynde Ave, Burnaby (look for the orange & blue balloons). Please RSVP to Kim at kshauer@cw.bc.ca. Coffee, tea and yummy treats provided!

BCH&V Board Meeting - Sept
2015-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 | BC

Summer Get-Together
2015-08-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Grimston Park, 19th Street at 7th Ave, New Westminster, BC, Canada
A great chance to socialize and catch up with other families around the wading pool and playground. Bring a picnic lunch, blanket and swimming gear if you want to get wet. Parents are responsible for their own children at this event.
http://www.newwestpcr.ca/parks/community_parks/grimston_park.php (look for the orange & blue balloons)
RSVP not required-watch our Facebook page if event needs to be cancelled due to rain
https://www.facebook.com/handsandvoicesBC

Fun Family Picnic
2015-06-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Provincial Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services, 4334 Victory St., Burnaby, BC - British Columbia, Canada
WHO: BC Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side, BC Early Hearing Program, CHHA BC Parents’ Branch, Family & Community Services, Family Network for Deaf Children – Deaf Youth Today (DYT)
WHAT: An event for deaf/hard of hearing children, their siblings and parents and children with their Deaf/hard of hearing parents (CODA). Join us for a fun day! We will provide:
• Hot dog lunch
• Entertainment and games for the kids
• An opportunity to mix and mingle with other families and with youth/young adults who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Please bring with you:
• a salad, fruit or vegetable plate or dessert to share (note: no freezer/fridge/oven)
• lawn chairs or blanket to sit on
Rain or Shine! Free admission! Donations gratefully accepted at the event.
WHEN: Saturday June 20th, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
WHERE: Victory Hill/ Provincial Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services 4334 Victory St., Burnaby BC
CONTACT/ RSVP: info@CHHAparents.com Pre-registration is required so we know how many people to expect.
PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE by June 13 at www.CHHAparents.com
Special Note- Families of children with Atresia and Microtia – let’s meet up at the picnic!
If you are interested in meeting up with other families of children with Atresia and Microtia, please contact Teresa Kazemir at tkazemir@gmail.com who will collect names, and make a point of introducing families to one another during the picnic.

Parent Coffee Night - Additional Needs
2015-06-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Unnamed Venue, 19338 63A Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3S 7L6, Canada
A special coffee night will be held in Cloverdale/East Clayton Area on Thursday, June 4th (7:30 – 9:00) for parents of children with hearing loss and additional needs. It will be informal, with lots of opportunity to ask questions and share information about how to support our kids with a dual diagnosis and/or other medical needs. We will be meeting at 19338 63A Avenue, Surrey. (Look for the orange & blue balloons.)
Please RSVP to Kim at kshauer@cw.bc.ca.
Coffee, tea and yummy treats provided!

BC H&V Board Meeting- May
2015-05-04 19:00 - 21:00 | BC

Parent Coffee Night
2015-04-27 19:30 - 21:00, 2015-02-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Cathy Luther’s house, #27 – 7488 Southwynde Ave, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Coffee nights are informal, with lots of opportunity to ask questions, share information and meet other parents. Coffee, tea, yummy treats & good conversation provided!
We will be meeting at:
#27 – 7488 Southwynde Avenue, Burnaby
(Look for the blue & orange balloons)
Please RSVP to Kim at kshauer@cw.bc.ca

VICTORIA Area Get-Together - Thursday March 5th
2015-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Queen Alexandra Centre, 3970 Haro Road, Victoria, BC, Canada
VICTORIA Area Get-Together – Thursday March 5th
An opportunity to talk with other families and share information, suggestions, tips…
Toys and games will be set up for the kids to play and give parents the opportunity to chat! Light snacks will be provided.
WHEN: 10am- 12pm
WHERE: Pearkes Building – Playroom
3970 Haro Road, Victoria
(Corner of Haro & Arbutus at Queen Alexandra Centre) – Look for the orange and blue balloons!
CONTACT: Kim Shauer at kshauer@cw.bc.ca to RSVP by March 2nd or with any questions.
Original Flyer can be downloaded here: Victoria HV GBYS 2015 Event

BC H&V AGM
2015-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | BC
BC Hands & Voices AGM and Coffee Night
Take the Ball and Run with It!
Anywhere you turn, conversations about sports abound – be it at the dinner table, in the schoolyard or on the evening news. For our children with hearing loss, participating in sports can sometimes be challenging. On Monday, March 2nd, please join us for a conversation about how to make sports more accessible and fun for our kids. Come learn about some exciting opportunities out there, such as the New Westminster Little League Baseball team – just for kids who are deaf and hard of hearing! There will be plenty of time to share your own stories and to ask questions.
Where: Children’s Hearing & Speech Centre, at 3675 Kaslo Street, Vancouver BC
When:
Monday March 2nd, 2015
AGM – 7:00 – 7:30 pm
Coffee Night – 7:30 -9 pm
Feel free to contact Anja Rosenke with any questions at info@bchandsandvoices.com

BC H&V Board Meeting- Feb
2015-02-02 19:00 - 21:00 | BC

BCHC Board Meeting- Jan
2015-01-05 19:00 - 21:00 | BC
