Ostomy Education Day Oct 29th!OSTOMY ACADEMY: EDUCATION FOR EVERY OSTOMATE
A quarterly online educational seminar, powered by 11 Health, to bring trusted and comprehensive ostomy information to all members of the ostomy community. Top experts, medical professionals, and experienced ostomates will focus on a new series of quality of life topics in each presentation with special attention given to emotional well-being strategies. Sponsored by UOAA. To learn more and register for free YouTube clips: Ostomy Academy. Education for Every Ostomate Travel Certificate in Multiple Languages:
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2022 MEETINGS:
Under 50s OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP August 14 Time: 4pm onwards Place: Queen Elizabeth Park - Close to sky train station, has an alcohol friendly zone for those who wish a drink Please bring your own dinner, snacks, drinks etc. Suggest you bring chairs or blankets to sit on. Contact unitedostomy2017@gmail.com to indicate preferred date! VANCOUVER UNITED OSTOMY ASSOCIATION AGM September 18 ZOOM @ 5:00 pm contact autodraw@shaw.ca for an invite In person Meetings: TBA depending on the Covid situation at Collingwood Neighbourhood House 5288 Joyce Street Vancouver VICTORIA Ostomy Peer Support Group We hope to resume regular indoor meetings at a later date this year. The location will be the regular: Location: Quality Foods, 27 Helmcken Room A, 2nd Floor Contact: Marney – 778-426-4576 For more information: marnreg@shaw.ca LifeCare OSTOMY Next Zoom TBA contact judy@lifecare1.ca for more information In-Person Ostomy Support Meetings are starting up in some 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 SUSPENDED 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 MID ISLAND (Nanaimo & Area)
Ostomy Support Group Next Coffee Break: SUSPENDED 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 |