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SUMMARY:AutismBC Socials: Pokemon Jr's Club (Richmond)
DESCRIPTION:Pokemon Jr’s Club is an inclusive social club for children/youth 6–16 years of age.* \nEnjoy a shared passion and meet up for games and activities! Come in costumes if you like! \nThis event will be a low-key event — we will be playing games.  If you have a Pokemon-themed game or puzzle\, please bring it along. \nNo need to bring anything else\, unless\, of course\, you want to trade cards or show off your Pokemon stuff! \nDate: First Saturday of the month\nTime: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nLocation: Pacific Autism Family Network\, 3688 Cessna Drive\, Richmond.\nCost: Free \n  \n \n  \nImportant Information: Please be advised the PAFN may be video recording some of our meetings to showcase our group. If this makes you uncomfortable\, please let us know\, and we can try to have you move to a different area during filming. Although I cannot guarantee that you won’t appear in a photo during this event\, please keep that in mind. \n\n*Older participants are welcome as volunteers/mentors. Do you want to help out? If anyone knows any youth who would like to volunteer for the club\, please reach out to Pokemonclubjr@gmail.com \nSpace is limited\, and Registration is Required\, including your friends and extra family. \n  \nNote from Organizers: Special thanks to the PAFN and AutismBC for their generous support of our club.  
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-socials-pokemon-jrs-club-richmond-11/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Socials
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: Getting Together on the Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Are you an autistic adult who’s interested in meeting and connecting with other adults like yourself? If so\, then this is the group for you! \nSometimes it is great to connect with someone who “gets it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. \nWe will have group conversations about the importance of community inclusion\, making communities more accessible\, self advocacy\, and any other topics that group attendees want to discuss. \n\n\nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.  Join us on the computer or by phone.  \nWhen: This support group runs on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month\, from 4:30 – 6:00pm on Zoom. \nWho:  The group is a safe place for adults on the spectrum to share their personal journeys with autism\, as well as the challenges they face\, in a safe and supportive environment. Everybody’s lived experiences and personal stories are important. Please feel free to join\, listen or share whether you have a diagnosis or self-identify! This group is administered by community members Ulina\, Jon\, Megan. \nCost: Free  \n \n  \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \nRegistering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/ \nFor GTOS Mailing List subscribers: \nWe will provide a reminder email before the Meets and a follow-up resource email within the week after the meeting. \nPlease ensure that you add hello@autismbc.ca to your contact list in order to receive all mailing list communications. \nTrouble with receiving our emails? \nCheck your spam/junk folder for our emails if we are not added as your contact. \n\n\nAutismBC gratefully acknowledges The Bank of Montreal for their financial support in sponsorship for the AutismBC’s Getting Together on The Spectrum Support Group.\n 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-getting-together-on-the-spectrum-30/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Meets
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: Tuesdays (0-10yrs)
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah and community member Anne for this Tuesday Meets Zoom chat. Sometimes all you need is to connect with someone who “gets it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. \nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.   \nWhen: Tuesday\, September 26th at 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM \nWho: Parents and Caregivers of age 0-10 yrs autistic children and youth or those awaiting an assessment. This group is hosted by our Vancouver Island Regional Coordinator\, Sarah Taylor. \nCost: Free  \n \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \nRegistering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-tuesdays-0-10yrs-43/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Meets
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Socials: Introduction to Minecraft
DESCRIPTION:AutismBC Socials offer community members with common interests and hobbies a way to connect openly and safely online. \nOur Computer-based Introduction to Minecraft hosted by Elysium is an inclusive space for Minecraft enthusiasts to come together and play! Our mission is to inspire connection through sharing tips\, tricks\, and playing together.  \nHow:  We bring you our monthly Minecraft Socials in partnership with Elysium\, a non-profit building a Minecraft server community for neurodivergent kids! Come meet and play with other kids who love Minecraft over a moderated Zoom video call and on the private\, white-listed server.  \nWhen: September 26\, 2023\, from 4:00 – 5:00 pm  \nWho: If you’ve been playing Minecraft for less than a year or if you’ve never played Minecraft on the Elysium server before — this is the right group for you. The Elysium Minecraft server is a whitelisted supportive and inclusive environment. It is available any time outside the monthly event for unstructured\, safe play and social connection. This AutismBC Social Minecraft Club is administered by Michael & Serene\, program volunteers with the Elysium team.  \nWhile activities may range from month-to-month\, we will be playing on Elysium’s modded RPG survival world. \nWe will focus on teaching and practicing the fundamentals of the game\, including:  \n\nBuilding any structure your heart desires \nExploring a survival world \nFarming and taming pets\nBuy\, sell and trade resources from shopkeepers\, villagers and other players\nParticipate in group challenges like build battles & mini games while learning structured team play \n\nCost: Free\, membership is required to participate in the event. \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? Sign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/ \nRegister:  At this time\, participants must be playing Minecraft Java Edition for PC/Mac only. You must log in to your AutismBC membership account to register.  \n  \n \n  \nRegistration Details: To register\, all participants must have or be willing to sign up for:  \n\nMinecraft Java Edition for PC/Mac (not for iPad\, tablet or mobile devices)\nZoom \n\n*Sign-up is required before September 19th\, 2023 at noon to ensure that we are able to add you to the server and connect with you before the group session to ensure proper set-up.   \nPlease note: If you do not already own Minecraft\, please choose the assisted set-up option when you are registering for the event.  \n  \nMissed the registration deadline and are you a returning participant? \nPlease send us an email to hello@autismbc.ca and we can do our best to get you registered. \nWe know that remembering to register each month can be difficult!
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-socials-introduction-to-minecraft-7/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Socials
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SUMMARY:AutismBC AGM 2023
DESCRIPTION:Annual General Meeting for the Autism Society of British Columbia (AutismBC)\nDate: Tuesday\, September 26th\, 2023\nTime: 6:30 – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Zoom meeting \n  \n \n\nPurpose of the meeting:\nExciting things are coming for AutismBC in 2023-2024\, and we’d love to hear from you. As our Society Members\, you’re welcome to join\, vote\, and share your thoughts! We’ll update you on our programs and fundraising\, but this meeting will also be about sharing stories and what we’ve achieved this year.    \nAutismBC’s mission is to empower\, support\, and connect the autism community in BC so that people on the autism spectrum can live their best lives. As a non-profit and registered charity\, we work towards the inclusion and acceptance of the autism community. We value the lived experience of our team and members. We prioritize listening to our members and making decisions that reflect their needs and wants.    \nWhat you can expect during the meeting: \n\nA program and fundraising presentation sharing the impact of our 2022-2023 year;\nYou’ll receive the society’s Financial Statements for its fiscal year ending March 31\, 2023\, and the Auditors’ report;\nYou’ll vote to elect Directors to the Board of Directors;\nYou’ll vote to reappoint the Auditors for the next year; \nYou’ll get a chance to share your stories and any matters vital to you;\nWe’ll also be going over other business that arise before the Meeting. \n\nWho should attend:\n\nThe meeting is only open to AutismBC Society members.\nOne of the main requirements of being a Society Member is attending our AGM\, so we hope to see you there.\nIf you have a conflict with the date and time\, please let us know at membership@autismbc.ca.\nPlease REGISTER HERE* by September 19th. \n\nHow to attend:\nThe week before the meeting\, we will send a Zoom Link\, agenda\, and any other AGM documents to the email address associated with your society membership. The message will be sent from membership@autismbc.ca. \n 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-agm-2023/
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SUMMARY:British Columbia Autism Foundation AGM 2023
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, September 26th\, 2023\nTime: 8:00 – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Zoom meeting \n \nThe British Columbia Autism Foundation’s mission is to financially support the Autism Society of British Columbia (AutismBC) to enable them to achieve their mission as a registered non-profit.  \nAutismBC’s mission is to empower\, support\, and connect the autism community in BC so that people on the autism spectrum can live their best lives. As a non-profit and registered charity\, we work towards the inclusion and acceptance of the entire autism community. We value the lived experience of our team and members. We prioritize listening to our members and making decisions that reflect their needs and wants. \nPlease join us at the BC Autism Foundation’s AGM following the AutismBC AGM from 6:30 to 8:00 pm as an AutismBC Board Member. You can expect the following during the meeting: \n\nYou’ll receive the foundation’s Financial Statements for its fiscal year ending March 31\, 2023\, and the Auditors’ report;\nYou’ll get a chance to share your stories and any matters vital to you;\nWe’ll also review other business that may be presented before the Meeting.\n\nAttendance is limited to the Board of Directors of the Autism Society of British Columbia. As a board member\, your attendance is expected. \nThe BC Autism Foundation AGM will begin immediately after the AutismBC AGM on the same Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/british-columbia-autism-foundation-agm-2023/
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: Getting Together on the Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Are you an autistic adult who’s interested in meeting and connecting with other adults like yourself? If so\, then this is the group for you! \nSometimes it is great to connect with someone who “gets it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. \nWe will have group conversations about the importance of community inclusion\, making communities more accessible\, self advocacy\, and any other topics that group attendees want to discuss. \n\n\nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.  Join us on the computer or by phone.  \nWhen: This support group runs on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month\, from 4:30 – 6:00pm on Zoom. \nWho:  The group is a safe place for adults on the spectrum to share their personal journeys with autism\, as well as the challenges they face\, in a safe and supportive environment. Everybody’s lived experiences and personal stories are important. Please feel free to join\, listen or share whether you have a diagnosis or self-identify! This group is administered by community members Caitlin & Liv. \nCost: Free  \n \n  \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \nRegistering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/ \nFor GTOS Mailing List subscribers: \nWe will provide a reminder email before the Meets and a follow-up resource email within the week after the meeting. \nPlease ensure that you add hello@autismbc.ca to your contact list in order to receive all mailing list communications. \nTrouble with receiving our emails? \nCheck your spam/junk folder for our emails if we are not added as your contact. \n\n\nAutismBC gratefully acknowledges The Bank of Montreal for their financial support in sponsorship for the AutismBC’s Getting Together on The Spectrum Support Group.\n 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-getting-together-on-the-spectrum-31/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Meets
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: 10+ yrs
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes all you need is to connect with people who “get it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. Join other parents and caregivers of age 10+ children and teens on the spectrum every Thursday morning for a Zoom chat.  \nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.   \nWhen: Thursday\, September 28\, 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM \nWho: Parents and Caregivers of age 10+ years children and youth on the autism spectrum. This group is administrated by our Northern Regional Coordinator & Program Coordinator Sharon Grattan.  \nCost: Free  \n \n  \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \n Registering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership?  \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-10-yrs-39/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Meets
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Socials: Minecraft Club
DESCRIPTION:AutismBC Socials offer community members with common interests and hobbies a way to connect openly and safely online. Our computer-based Minecraft Club hosted by Elysium on Zoom is an inclusive space for Minecraft enthusiasts to come together and play! Our mission is to inspire connection through sharing tips\, tricks\, and playing together.  \n  \nHow:  We bring you our monthly Minecraft Socials in partnership with Elysium\, a non-profit building a Minecraft community for neurodivergent kids! Come meet and play with other kids who love Minecraft over a moderated Zoom video call and on the private\, white-listed server. \nWhen: September 28\, 2023\, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm \nWho: If you are a seasoned Minecraft player and familiar with the Elysium server\, join this Intermediate/Advanced Club!  The Elysium Minecraft server is a whitelisted supportive and inclusive environment. It is available any time outside the monthly event for unstructured\, safe play and social connection. This AutismBC Social Minecraft Club is administered by Michael & Serene\, program volunteers with the Elysium team.  \nWhile activities may range from month-to-month\, we will be playing on Elysium’s modded RPG survival world. You will be able to: \n\nBuild your own survival base\nLevel up and earn in-game money by picking up jobs such as mining\, hunting\, or crafting\nBuy\, sell\, and trade resources from shopkeepers\, villagers\, and other players\nParticipate in group challenges like build battles & mini-games while learning structured team play \n\nCost: Free\, membership is required to participate in the event. \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? Sign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/ \nRegister: At this time\, participants must be playing Minecraft Java Edition for PC/Mac only.You must log in to your AutismBC membership account to register.  \n  \n \n  \nTo register\, all participants must have or be willing to sign-up for:  \n\nComputer Minecraft Java Edition for PC/Mac (not for iPad\, tablet\, or mobile devices) \nZoom \n\n*Sign-up is required before September 21st\, 2023 at noon to ensure that we are able to add you to the server and connect with you before the event.  \nMissed the registration deadline and are you a returning participant?  \nPlease send us an email to hello@autismbc.ca and we can do our best to get you registered. \nWe know that remembering to register each month can be difficult!
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-socials-minecraft-club-7/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Socials
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