Sorry we've had to cancel the last two meetings due to Covid! Depending on restrictions that may still be in place, we hope to be able to hold our AGM in person September 26 at Collingwood Neighbourhood House.
But!!Zoom meetings are happening! The Youth Group (teens to 50) will be Zooming Tuesday, July 7 at 7:00. To be included in the invite please contact: unitedostomy2017@gmail.com
The Vancouver Chapter will hold its very first Zoom meeting Sunday, July 12 at 4:30. Open to all. To be included in the invitations, please contact: autodraw@shaw.ca
But!!Zoom meetings are happening! The Youth Group (teens to 50) will be Zooming Tuesday, July 7 at 7:00. To be included in the invite please contact: unitedostomy2017@gmail.com
The Vancouver Chapter will hold its very first Zoom meeting Sunday, July 12 at 4:30. Open to all. To be included in the invitations, please contact: autodraw@shaw.ca
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OSTOMY YOUTH CAMP UPDATE
It is with great regret that due to the Coronavirus pandemic (Covid19) crisis the 2020 Ostomy Canada Youth Camp has been cancelled. The health and safety of the campers and volunteers is our main concern. Although this will be a great disappointment for our campers and volunteers, we are pleased to announce that the Camp Committee will be hosting Zoom meetings each month. Our goal for the Zoom meetings is to continue to foster friendships, have a bit of fun, encourage self-confidence and make some fun lasting memories where our campers can come together and share experiences they would have made if not for the pandemic. Ostomy Canada appreciates your support and your partnership is greatly valued by our organization. We hope to have a fantastic year with our campers at the 2021 Ostomy Canada Youth Camp. For those who have kindly donated towards the Ostomy Youth Camp rest assured your funds will go towards next year's camp. Stay Safe and Healthy, Lisa Gausman, Ostomy Canada Youth Camp Administrator 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. Coffee get togethers are 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”. Next Meeting - CANCELLED Our Monday, JUNE 15, 2020 meeting is cancelled. Our next meeting is planned for Monday, OCTOBER 19, 2020. It will be at 7 pm at the Public Health Unit (formerly called Comox Valley Community Health Centre), 961 England Ave, Courtenay. Guest Speaker will be Christian Prescott from Coloplast. LAST MEETING SUMMARY CLICK HERE COQUITLAM
Ostomy Peer Support Group 2020 Meeting Schedule: ALL MEETINGS CANCELLED AT THIS TIME May 13, July 8, November 18 6:00 - 8:00 pm LOCATION: Pasta Polo Restaurant, 2754 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam 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 Spring 2020 Meetings: March 3rd - 3:00-4:30pm April 7th - 3:00-4:30pm May 5th - 3:00-4:30pm June Social - TBD 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 The meetings for 2020 are as follows: April 20, 2020 CANCELLED May 25th, 2020 (Fourth Monday due to Holiday on the 18th) June 22nd, 2020 September 21st, 2020 October 19th, 2020 November 16th, 2020 Time: 1:00 PM 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! Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and All the Best for 2020! Reminder: For those of you that have memberships with the Vancouver Chapter Membership for 2019-2020 is due. Contact: Marney – 778-426-4576 For more information: marnreg@shaw.ca |
