All meetings are cancelled until Covid risks are lower. Until we can meet in person again, please consider the virtual Zoom meetings that are offered.
For those folks who are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit but didn’t apply before Sept 25th, the Federal Gov’t has extended the application deadline to Dec 31. See link to article below.
The article also provides the dates that those folks with currently valid DTC certificates can expect their one time payment. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.benzinga.com/amp/content/18038015 
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20 - 50 OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP January 27 @ 7:00pm Topic: Under 50's group, with Dr. Jan Hajek, Infectious disease email unitedostomy2017@gmail.com for an invite LifeCare OSTOMY Next ZOOM Wednesday Feb 17 @ 7:00pm Topic TBA contact judy@lifecare1.ca to be included on the invitation list VANCOUVER UNITED OSTOMY ASSOCIATION TBA in March email autodraw@shaw.ca to be included on the invitation list KAMLOOPS OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Next ZOOM TBA For information on the next Kamloops Zoom meeting contact: epletzer@shaw.ca Ostomy Support Meetings are cancelled in all areas
Please check with your local support group contact for updates Bladder Cancer Support Group
Get together with others who have or have had bladder cancer. Share your experience and learn from others. Not only for people who have a urostomy, this group welcomes anyone with a bladder cancer diagnosis. Third Tuesday of every month (except August) at the Bonsor 55+ Seniors Centre – 6533 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby – located close to Metrotown Skytrain Station. Meetings are on the 2nd floor, from 7:30pm to 9pm. Contact Joe Aiga at 604-313-6336 or joeaiga-bccvan@shaw.ca for more information. CHILLIWACK OSTOMY GROUP
Meetings Cancelled until this damn virus goes away We meet the third Monday of each month at 1:30 pm (except January, July and August) Where: Atchelitz Threshermen's Association, Canora Building 44146 Luckakuck (Heritage Park) Chilliwack COMOX VALLEY
Ostomy Support Group Next Coffee Date: ALL DATES CANCELLED Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, all coffee dates are cancelled for the foreseeable future. As things improve, the next date will be posted. Once we resume in person gatherings, coffee get togethers will be held at 1:30 pm at Quality Foods in Driftwood Mall. Once you are on the 2nd floor go to the left to get your coffee, etc. and then go behind the coffee bar and towards the washrooms. The meeting room is opposite the washrooms. We will have a sign on the door that says “CVO SUPPORT GROUP COFFEE MEETING”. When we resume meetings they will be at 7 pm at the Public Health Unit (formerly called Comox Valley Community Health Centre), 961 England Ave, Courtenay. LAST MEETING SUMMARY CLICK HERE COQUITLAM
Ostomy Peer Support Group 2020 Meeting Schedule: ALL MEETINGS CANCELLED AT THIS TIME Contact: 604-992-4590 CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS COWICHAN VALLEY
Ostomy Support Group NO MEETINGS AT THIS TIME How can we help you? Bring your questions, tips and advice to share with others in this area! Information contact: Dave Clark 250-715-5499 FRASER VALLEY
Ostomy Support Group Next Meeting: ALL MEETINGS CANCELLED An informal gathering for people who have, had, or are awaiting ostomy surgery (ileostomy, colostomy, and urostomy) Meet new people and share your experiences or sit back and listen –it’s up to you! Where: Ricky’s at 19219 56 Ave Langley, BC V3S 8V9 6:30 pm at Ricky's 19219 Ave. Langley, BC CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION KAMLOOPS
Ostomy Support Group Ostomates supporting Ostomates The Kamloops Ostomy Support Group is a group both for persons who have had, or are awaiting, ostomy surgery (gastrointestinal or urinary diversion) and for their families, partners, caregivers and friends. Our support group provides an opportunity for people to share personal experiences, feelings, coping strategies, as well as firsthand information about living with an ostomy. Participation is open to all persons interested in ostomy rehabilitation, education and welfare. DATE: First Tuesday of the Month (Feb-May, Oct-Nov) Next Meeting: ALL MEETINGS CANCELLED FOR THE TIME BEING Time: 3:00-4:30pm Place: St.Andrews Lutheran Church 815 Renfrew Ave in North Kamloops (Park on West side of church) Speaker: Debbie Cosgrove-Swan, RN, CIC, CCOHN Immunizations for the Older Population For additional information: Contact – Edie at 250-819-0945 For additional information: Contact – Edie at 250-819-0945 MID ISLAND (Nanaimo & Area)
Ostomy Support Group Next Coffee Break: CANCELLED Informal coffee breaks are held in the Second Floor meeting room at Country Grocer on Bowen Road in Nanaimo. Access is via the stairs through the door to the left of the entrance to the store’s cafeteria. These are not business oriented get-togethers but rather just a group of ostomates, families and friends who meet once a month to spend some time in informal conversation and discussions on the various aspects of living with an ostomy. New people are always made welcome to the group! ET Consultations Available in this area: ETs Colette MacAskill and Linda Penney provide services every Tues, Wed and Thurs. To make an appointment, contact Pharmasave at #250-740-3880, ext 2 CLICK HERE FOR MID-ISLAND NEWS VICTORIA
Ostomy Peer Support Group Regular Meetings are cancelled. When we resume next year (we hope) the location will be the regular: Location: Quality Foods, 27 Helmcken Room A, 2nd Floor Please Note the Following: Ostomy Nurse, Pamela Bocoquentin will be speaking at our meeting on January 20th! Reminder: For those of you that have memberships with the Vancouver Chapter Membership for 2021 will be due this fall. Contact: Marney – 778-426-4576 For more information: marnreg@shaw.ca |
