Kinsight

Real Talk
2019-09-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre, 811 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M1K1, Canada
Join us as we host a Real Talk Event in conjunction with Community Kitchen On Thursdays September 12th, 5:00pm – 7:00pm.

At a Real Talk Dinner Party workshop, folks get together over a casual meal with a certified sexual health educator and watch some Real Talk
Videos about dating, love, relationships and sex.

Feel free to chat or just attend and listen.

If you would like to register please call Pam @ 604-515-9000

Saturday Meet-Up: Grouse Mountain
2019-09-14 09:00 | Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre, 811 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M1K1, Canada
Join us as we go look at incredible views of Vancouver from Grouse Mountain. The Sky Ride starts at the base of Grouse Mountain and takes about twelve minutes. During the trip, you can see all of Vancouver and the surrounding area.

Who: People served through Kinsight and/or Kinsight members
What: Grouse Mountain
When: 9 am, Saturday, September 14
Where: Meet at Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre.
Cost: $15
RSVP Required: Contact 604-515-9000

Parent-Child Mother Goose
2019-09-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-09-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-10-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-10-08 10:00 - 11:30, 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 | 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
2019-09-18 09:30 - 11:30, 2019-09-25 09:30 - 11:30, 2019-10-02 09:30 - 11:30, 2019-10-09 09:30 - 11:30, 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 | 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)

Saturday Meet-Up: Old Harvest Farm
2019-09-21 09:00 | Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre, 811 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M1K1, Canada
Join us as we visit the Historic Stewart Farm at Crescent Beach and imagine yourself in the period of 1890 to 1920. There will be live music, dancing, and demonstrations.

Who: People served through Kinsight and/or Kinsight members
What: Old Harvest Farm
When: 9 am, Saturday, September 21
Where: Meet at Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre.
Cost: $6
RSVP Required: Contact 604-515-9000

Making Time for...ME! An Evening of Fun for Parents - DIY Terracotta Pots
2019-09-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Kinsight – 204 Blue Mtn., 204 Blue Mountain St., Coquitlam, British Columbia
Is it time you had an evening devoted to YOU having some fun?
Are you a fan of DIY crafts? Do you love to add fresh herbs to your home-cooked meals? If you do, come out and join us for this event, because we’re combing both! We’ll be painting and decorating our terracotta pots before using them to plant some savoury herbs. Oh, and of course we’ll have some delicious snacks and a few prizes!
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: DIY Terracotta Pots
Who: Parents/caregivers of individuals served by Kinsight
When: Monday, September 23, 2019
Where: Kinsight, 204 Blue Mountain Street, Coquitlam
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Register by: Thursday, September 19
More Info: Anne-Marie McGee – amcgee@kinsight.org

Transition Services: Provincial PWD Benefits
2019-09-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Kinsight Port Coquitlam, 1551 Salisbury, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B8C9, Canada
This is a Transition Services session related to Provincial PWD Benefits: What They Are & How to Apply.

Did you know that youth and adults who have a disability may be eligible to begin receiving provincial PWD benefits (which include financial, medical, and dental assistance) at the age of 18 years?
This session will include a presentation on the application process and what to expect during the process (simplified & full application), as well as information on benefit amounts, allowable assets, the bus pass program, and earnings & limitations.
This session is suitable for parents/caregivers of youth and/or adults aged 16 years and up, as well as professionals who work with transitioning youth and/or their families.

What: Transition Services Session: Provincial PWD Benefits: What They Are & How to Apply
Where: Kinsight Community Society
Address: 1551 Salisbury Ave, Port Coquitlam
When: Wednesday, September 25
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Register By: September 23

Fall Dance
2019-09-27 19:00 | Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre, 811 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M1K1, Canada
The theme for this month’s Dance is Fall! Join us for an evening of fun.

What: Fall Dance
Where: Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre
When: 7:00pm Friday, September 27
Cost: $3 – Pop is $1 / Raffle is $1

Saturday Meet-Up: Maplewood Farm
2019-09-28 09:00 | Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre, 811 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M1K1, Canada
Join us as we head out to the Maplewood Farm, a much loved attraction which opened up in 1975. With over 200 animals and birds, there’s plenty of fun for everyone!

Who: People served through Kinsight and/or Kinsight members
What: Langley Cruise In
When: 9 am, Saturday, September 28
Where: Meet at Kinsight’s Simcoe Park Centre.
Cost: $9
RSVP Required: Contact 604-515-9000

Thursday Meet-Up: Roo's Public House
2019-10-03 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, October 3
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

Thursday Meet-Up: Community Kitchen
2019-10-10 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, September 10
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

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
