We will be holding our last meeting before the summer break on Thursday July 28th. We wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday. Remember to use sunscreen and drink plenty of water during those hot, hot days.
We will start again on Thursday, September 1st, 2005. Visitors and new volunteers are always welcomed. Upcoming events in the fall include:
1. A bus trip to Mission on September 15th
2. The Annual General Meeting of the Stroke Association of BC in October
3. Annual Christmas dinner on Saturday, December 3rd
If you are wondering what happens at a stroke recovery meeting, why not join us at one of these fun events. We look forward to seeing you. For more information about these events, please contact Ollie at 604-434-3609 or email her at ovstog@hotmail.com for more details.
There are two camps held annually, that are sponsored by Stroke Recovery Association of B.C. The first camp is held every Easter in Squamish at the Lions' Easter Seal Camp. There, meals are prepared for us, and accomodation is in dormitories. A huge dining hall doubles as an activity area. A warm water full size pool is available for our use. Games, talent show, dance with a full band, Easter hat parade, Easter bunny, crafts, discussion sessions, exercise and a casino night are part of the program. The camp is open to stroke survivors, caregivers and volunteers, and draws participants mainly from Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.
The second camp is held at Naramata, which is more acessible for the interior folks. Camp Naramata is a United Church camp with a huge gym, dining room, an exquisite chapel, and accomodation in cabins and motel rooms. The food is absolutely scrumptious. Camp Naramata does not have a pool for water games and exercises. Part of the program at Camp Naramata is geared to an annual general meeting ( AGM) where representatives (directors) from all B.C. clubs discuss and vote on issues. (There are two AGMs, actually, the other one being held in Vancouver in February and mostly attended by the Vancouver, Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island groups. ) The rest of the program at the Naramata Camp is fun and games, devoted to the enjoyment of stroke survivors, caregivers and volunteers, whoever is not required to attend the business meetings.
For information regarding Club Events or News, please call Ollie at 604.434.3609
