Kinsight

Parent-Child Mother Goose
2019-10-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-10-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-10-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-11-05 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | YMCA Child Care Resource and Referral Centre, 1130 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3K 3P5, Canada
Parent-Child Mother Goose
Wh0: For parents and their children (under 3 years of age)
What: A program for parents and their babies or toddlers focusing on the pleasure of nurturing through rhymes, songs and stories.
When: Tuesdays, September 17th – November 5th, 2019
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Where: YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral, 1130 C Austin Ave, Coquitlam
Cost: Free with healthy snacks provided!
Facilitators: Maria Ho – Kinsight Infant Development Consultant & Stella Ng – YMCA CCRR, Circle of Friends
Register: stella.ng@gv.ymca.ca

Developmental Playgroup - Tri-Cities
2019-10-16 09:30 - 11:30, 2019-10-23 09:30 - 11:30, 2019-10-30 09:30 - 11:30, 2019-11-06 09:30 - 11:30, 2019-11-13 09:30 - 11:30, 2019-11-20 09:30 - 11:30, 2019-11-27 09:30 - 11:30, 2019-12-04 09:30 - 11:30 | Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Join us on Wednesdays for the Developmental Playgroup, in collaboration with Pinecones Drop-In!. Enjoy developmental activities with your child and an opportunity to connect with other families. Infant Development and Child and Family Development consultants are available to answer your questions.

Siblings are welcome. Parents are responsible for supervising their children. Please bring a snack for your child.

What: Developmental Playgroup
Who: For children 0-5 years old
When: Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30 am
Where: Pinetree Community Centre (1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam)

Thursday Meet-Up: Rivers Reach Pub
2019-10-17 17:00 | Rivers Reach Pub, 320 6th Street, New Westminster, Canada
Enjoy an evening with friends in the community at the Rivers Reach Pub. Enjoy a great dinner experience or appetizers with friends. Menu items are $10+
What: Rivers Reach Pub
When: 5 pm, Thursday, October 17
Who: Adults served through Kinsight, and their family and friends
Where: 320 6th Street, New Westminster
Cost: $10 or more
RSVP Required: Contact 604-515-9000

Making Time for...ME! An Evening of Fun for Parents - Murder Mystery Night
2019-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Kinsight New Westminster, 811 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M1K1, Canada
Is it time you had an evening devoted to YOU having some fun?
Were you a fan of the boardgames, Clue, growing up? Do you see yourself as a Hercule Poirot or an Agatha Christie? Come join us for an interactive night of mystery, intrigue, and lots of laughs! A terrible crime will be committed at our New Westminster Children’s Centre. Come out and help solve this horrible deed.
Come on out and join us for this fun and FREE event! Please note that we are unable to provide child-minding, and this event is for adults/parents of individuals served.

What: Murder Mystery Night
Who: Parents/caregivers of individuals served by Kinsight
When: Monday, October 21, 2019
Where: Kinsight – New Westminster Children’s Centre
Address: 811 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Register by: Thursday, October 17
More Info: Anne-Marie McGee – amcgee@kinsight.org

Transition Services: Transition Planning: Stages & Steps (Tri-Cities)
2019-10-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Kinsight Port Coquitlam, 1551 Salisbury, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B8C9, Canada
There are many areas to consider in planning and building a good life for a young adult after high school. The best transition planning starts early, builds a team and support network around the young person and their family, and is person-centered.
Please join us for an evening of learning as we review the stages and steps involved in developing a plan for transitioning youth with developmental disabilities as they prepare for life after school.
This free session is suitable for parents of teens aged 15 and up and for professionals/educators who support transitioning youth who have a developmental disability.

What: Transition Services Session: Transition Planning: Stages & Steps (Tri-Cities)
Where: Kinsight Community Society
Address: 1551 Salisbury Ave, Port Coquitlam
When: Wednesday, October 23
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Register By: October 21

Thursday Meet-Up: Dinner Club
2019-10-24 17:00 | Re-Up BBQ Restaurant, 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
Join us at the Rivers Market in New Westminster for our new Dinner Club. We will meet at Re-Up BBQ Restaurant at 5:00.
What: Re-Up BBQ Restaurant
When: 5 pm, Thursday, October 24
Who: Adults served through Kinsight, and their family and friends
Where: 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
Cost: $15 or more
RSVP Required: Contact 604-515-9000

Saturday Meet-Up: Bowling at the Zone
2019-11-02 09:00 | Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre, 811 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M1K1, Canada
Saturday Meet-Up: Bowling at the Zone

Join us for bowling at the Zone! Bring your lunch or money to buy lunch.

Who: People served through Kinsight and/or Kinsight members
What: Bowling at the Zone
When: 9 am, Saturday, November 2
Where: Meet at Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre.
Cost: $6
RSVP Required: Contact 604-515-9000

Thursday Meet-Up: Roo's Public House
2019-11-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Roo’s Public House, 2962 Christmas Way, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Enjoy an evening with friends in the community at the Roo’s Public House. Watch a game on TV, talk with friends, play pool and enjoy a wide selection of specially priced menu items starting at $6.
What: Roo’s Public House
When: 5 pm, Thursday, November 7
Who: Adults served through Kinsight, and their family and friends
Where: 2962 Christmas Way, Coquitlam
Cost: $10 or more.
RSVP Required: Contact 604-515-9000

Transition Planning: Stages & Steps (New Westminster)
2019-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Kinsight New Westminster, 811 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M1K1, Canada
There are many areas to consider in planning and building a good life for a young adult after high school. The best transition planning starts early, builds a team and support network around the young person and their family, and is person-centered.
Please join us for an evening of learning as we review the stages and steps involved in developing a plan for transitioning youth with developmental disabilities as they prepare for life after school.
This free session is suitable for parents of teens aged 15 and up and for professionals/educators who support transitioning youth who have a developmental disability.

What: Transition Services Session: Transition Planning: Stages & Steps (New Westminster)
Where: Kinsight Community Society
Address: 811 Royal Avenue, New Westminster
When: Wednesday, November 13
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Register By November 11

Thursday Meet-Up: Community Kitchen
2019-11-14 17:00 | Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre, 811 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M1K1, Canada
Enjoy an evening with friends in the community at the Community Kitchen. Learn some new skills, practice old skills, and talk with others while eating a meal you make yourself. There is a 10 person limit.

What: Community Kitchen
When: 5 pm, Thursday, November 14
Who: Adults served through Kinsight, and their family and friends
Where: Kinsight – New Westminster, 811 Royal Ave., New Westminster
Cost: $5
RSVP Required: Contact 604-515-9000

Saturday Meet-Up: Christmas Show
2019-11-16 09:00 | Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre, 811 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M1K1, Canada
Saturday Meet-Up: West Coast Christmas Show

Join us for the largest Christmas show in the Lower Mainland! Bring your lunch or money to buy lunch.

What:West Coast Christmas Show
When: 9 am, Saturday, November 16
Where: Meet at Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre
Who: People served through Kinsight and/or Kinsight members
Cost: $10
RSVP Required: Contact 604-515-9000

Saturday Meet-Up: Movie at Hollywood 3
2019-11-23 09:00 | Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre, 811 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M1K1, Canada
Saturday Meet-Up: Movie at Hollywood 3

Join us for a day at the movies at Hollywood 3! Bring your lunch or money to buy lunch.

What: Movie at Hollywood 3
When: 9 am, Saturday, November 23
Where: Meet at Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre
Who: People served through Kinsight and/or Kinsight members
Cost: $6
RSVP Required: Contact 604-515-9000

Country Western Dance
2019-11-29 19:00 | 1551 Salisbury Avenue, 1551 Salisbury Avenue, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Join us for this month’s Country Western dance!

What: Fall Dance
Where: Kinsight’s Salisbury Centre
When: 7:00pm Friday, November 29
Who: People who receive Kinsight services and/or are members
Cost: Admission is $3; is $1

Saturday Meet-Up: Stanley Park Train
2019-11-30 09:00 | Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre, 811 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M1K1, Canada
Saturday Meet-Up: Stanley Park Train

Join us as we ride the Stanley Park train and take in the spectacular light display! Bring your lunch or money to buy lunch.

What: Stanley Park Train
When: 9 am, Saturday, November 30
Where: Meet at Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre
Who: People served through Kinsight and/or Kinsight members
Cost: $10
RSVP Required: Contact 604-515-9000

Thursday Meet-Up: Roo's Public House
2019-12-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Roo’s Public House, 2962 Christmas Way, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Enjoy an evening with friends in the community at the Roo’s Public House. Watch a game on TV, talk with friends, play pool and enjoy a wide selection of specially priced menu items starting at $6.
What: Roo’s Public House
When: 5 pm, Thursday, July 4
Who: Adults served through Kinsight, and their family and friends
Where: 2962 Christmas Way, Coquitlam
Cost: $10 or more.
RSVP Required: Contact 604-515-9000

Premature Baby Group
2020-01-08 13:30 - 15:00 | Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Premature Baby Group
Join us for a chance to make new friends and connect with families. Learn about feeding, sleeping, development, play and activities for parenting a baby born prematurely. Talk to an Infant Development Consultant about your child’s development.

What: Premature Baby Group
When: 1:30-3:00pm, Wednesday, January 8
Where: Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam
Who: Children, new born to age two and their siblings are welcome
Cost: $2 Fee for Community Drop-Ins
RSVP Required: Contact Marieke Vandenhende at 604-525-6123, Ext 103 or mvandenhende@kinsight.org

Saturday Meet-Up: Police Museum
2020-01-18 09:00 | Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre, 811 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M1K1, Canada
Saturday Meet-Up: Police Museum

Join us for an outing to the Police Museum in Vancouver! Bring your lunch or money to buy lunch.

What: Police Museum
When: 9 am, Saturday, January 18
Where: Meet at Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre
Who: People served through Kinsight and/or Kinsight members
Cost: $10
RSVP Required: Contact 604-515-9000

Transition to Middle School
2020-01-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Winslow Centre, 1100 Winslow Ave, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Transition to Middle School

Join us for an Information Evening to learn more about what to expect for the upcoming year. Our panel of teachers, counselors, principals and student services will provide information and answer your questions about secondary schools in School District 43, the transition process, and what parents should be doing now and in the near future to prepare their children and themselves.

What: Transition to Middle School
When: 6:30-8:30pm, Tuesday, January 21
Where: Winslow Centre, Gallery Room
1100 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam
Who: Parents of kids entering Middle School in September 2020.
RSVP Required: Registration is required and will be open until Jan. 16. Register here.

Developmental Playgroup - Tri-Cities
2020-01-22 09:30 - 11:30 | Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Developmental Playgroup – Tri-Cities
Join us on Wednesdays for the Developmental Playgroup, in collaboration with Pinecones Drop-In! Enjoy developmental activities with your child and an opportunity to connect with other families. Infant Development and Child and Family Development consultants are available to answer your questions.

Siblings are welcome. Parents are responsible for supervising their children. Please bring a snack for your child.

What: Developmental Playgroup
Who: For children 0-5 years old
When: 9:30-11:30am, Wednesday, January 22
Where: Pinetree Community Centre (1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam)

Transition Services: Disability-Related Taxation
2020-01-23 18:30 - 20:30 | 1551 Salisbury Avenue, 1551 Salisbury Avenue, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Transition Services: Disability-Related Taxation

This session, we welcome a representative from Canada Revenue Agency’s Outreach Program, who will provide information on a variety of benefits and tax credits that are available for people with disabilities and/or their family, such as the Disability Tax Credit, medical and attendant deductions, child disability tax credit, and more.

What: Transition Services: Disability-Related Taxation
When: 6:30-8:30pm, Thursday, January 23
Where: Salisbury Centre, 1551 Salisbury Avenue, Port Coquitlam
Who: Anyone (parents, siblings, grandparents, adult children) who is a main caregiver to a family member of any age with a disability.
RSVP Required: Registration is required and will be open until Jan. 19. Register here.
