Mainstream’s Current Events – September & October, 2009
MAPCL Annual Picnic
September 8, 2009
Central Park in Burnaby
Picnic Sites 1 & 2
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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Celebrating Diversity in Culture
This event is open to MAPCL persons served, their families, members, employees and invited guests. There will be entertainment throughout the event and we encourage you to wear traditional ethnic clothing
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MAPCL Walks for Autism
September 26. 2009
Nat Bailey Stadium, Vancouver
* Event opens at 8:30 a.m.
* Walk begins at 10 a.m sharp.
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Walk Now for Autism is your chance to make a difference in the autism community by raising money for autism research in Canada and heightening public awareness. Please join us as a walker with TEAM LAUREL. FMI contact Jennifer Oliver, Service Coordinator of Laurel Behaviour Support Services at (604) 299-4001 ext. 264 or by email joliver@mapcl.org
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MAPCL Annual General Meeting
September 28, 2009
6:00-8:30 p.m., Burnaby
To apply for membership in MAPCL, please contact Nancy Oakley or Monique Nelson at
(604) 299-4001
Special Guest: Vickie Cammack
Founding director of the Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) and the Chief Executive Officer of Tyze Personal Networks Limited.
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"Better Together!”
Have you ever wondered how to build a personal support network for your relative or yourself?
Would you like to learn about how you can accelerate your impact in the field of community development?
All members (new registrations welcome) are invited to join us at this year’s Annual General Meeting, for a brief presentation by Vickie Cammack on how we can work “Better Together.” After the presentation, Vickie will facilitate a dialogue with our group.
In addition to her many awards and accomplishments, Vickie was named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network in the category of Championship. To become a member of MAPCL, please contact us for more information.
To attend this event, we request your application
by September 11, 2009.
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“Home is Where the Heart Is”
October 3, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Bonsor Recreation Complex,
Banquet Room, Burnaby Presented by PLAN/Hosted by MAPCL
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Join us for a full-day workshop and explore what "home" means for your relative with a disability. Having a good home, is essential to a good life! For program details/registration, please contact Monique Nelson at (604) 299-4001 or PLAN at (604) 439-9566. PLAN will accept registrations at www.plan.ca or by telephone.
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October 1-16, 2009
Vancouver International Film Festival
Events sponsored by MAPCL,
Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI) and Kickstart!
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Together, we are sponsoring films in the Vancouver International Film Festival that celebrate or are created by individuals with developmental disabilities. A special screening event is being planned for persons served.
Please stay tuned for more information, this program is still in development.
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October 15, 2009 - The 5th Annual Art Show – For BC Artists with Developmental Disabilities
5:00 – 9:00 p.m., Heritage Hall,
3201 Main Street, Vancouver
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We invite you to join us as a participant, art lover and/or supporter of Community Living. Celebrate Community Living Month by attending this event and enjoy the diverse selections of artwork in various mediums; great food, live music, and experience the confidence and joy that the artists bring to this beautifully historic building!
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