Upcoming Events
Technology Fundamentals
Date: | Category: Virtual Activities & Resource Program (VARP), Online event
Wednesday, January 20, 1 p.m.
This workshop will be presented by enTECH Computer Club, a University of Waterloo student-run initiative that aims to enrich peoples' lives through technology. VARP has connected with this group to help individuals feel comfortable using technology by providing resources, tools, and education.
This session will discuss video chat software. We will be go over the basics for using Zoom so that you will be able to meet with other people, speak face-to-face, and send pictures..
E-mail dan@ilcwr.org for the Zoom link.
Gamer's Club
Date: | Category: Virtual Activities & Resource Program (VARP), Online event, Recurring activity
Friday, January 22, 2 p.m.
Join us every second Friday for a fun-filled afternoon of gaming with friends! Each session we'll play a mix of digital games, board games, trivia and more. No skill required, just a willingness to have some mildly competitive fun.
E-mail dan@ilcwr.org for the Zoom link.
Staying Well Together: Body, Mind and Soul - Mental Wellness
Date: | Category: Virtual Activities & Resource Program (VARP), Online event, Recurring activity
Tuesday, January 26, 2 p.m.
Join us every Tuesday throughout January, February, and March for a virtual series to help keep your body and mind healthy.
Our session this week is facilitated by Bonnie Taylor, a Psychotherapist and the owner of Bonnie Taylor Counselling in Waterloo. Bonnie has worked in the field of mental health and disabilities for over 20 years. She provides therapy to children, youth and adults experiencing a range of mental health, physical and developmental needs.
This week's session will focus on developing a self-care action plan for mental wellness. During this pandemic, meeting our basic needs for self-care has been a struggle for many. We will discuss what self-care is, why it's important, and how it can help us to stay mentally and physically healthy in this pandemic and in the winter months.
E-mail dan@ilcwr.org to register.
Tuesday Morning Coffee Club
Date: | Category: Virtual Activities & Resource Program (VARP), Online event, Recurring activity
Tuesday, January 26, 10:30 a.m.
Join us every Tuesday morning from the comfort of your own home with your favourite beverage. The Tuesday Morning Coffee Club is a safe space to unwind, check in with friends and enjoy some casual conversation.
Email dan@ilcwr.org for the Zoom link.
Pin-Point! Geo Adventure Game
Date: | Category: Virtual Activities & Resource Program (VARP), Online event
Thursday, January 28, 2 p.m.
A fan favourite!
The online GeoGuesser game drops us off somewhere in the world and we use Google maps and Google Street view to find out where in the world we are! Every detail counts as we try to place our pinpoint as close as we can to our drop-off point. The closer we are, the higher we score!
Email dan@ilcwr.org for the Zoom link.
Tournament of Hope 2021
Date: | Category: In-person event
Join us at Grand Valley Golf and Country Club for our 2021 Tournament of Hope!
More details to come. Learn more about the Tournament of Hope here.