Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network

Future Planning Workshop - Fall Series
2024-10-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver)
Dear Wonderful PLAN Families,
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to think about the future. Whether you’re looking to start your family’s planning journey or need to update existing documents due to life changes, this will be a special time of learning and sharing together!
You’re Invited: Future Planning Workshop Series
Starting October 16th, join us every Wednesday at 10 AM for a pilot series of workshops designed to help you build and refine your future planning tools. These sessions will be held via Zoom, with phone call-ins available, ensuring everyone can participate comfortably from home.
Series Schedule and Topics:

October 16th: Preparing for a Good Death – Essential Information
October 23rd: Managing My Information and Affairs for My Child
October 30th: Reviewing My End of Life Wishes
November 6th: Expressing My Wishes for Future Generations
November 13th & 20th: Comprehensive Review for Our Sons and Daughters (Two-Part Series)

Throughout the series, we will explore valuable resources including:

PLAN’s Safe and Secure Book and Worksheets
The Final Act of Kindness
From Unprepared to Peace of Mind

So grab your favorite morning brew and join us for insightful discussions and shared experiences that promise to enrich our community’s approach to future planning.
RSVP Today!
Secure your spot by RSVPing to Meaghen at mtaylorreid@plan.ca. We’re excited to support you and your family through this important journey.
Looking forward to planning together this fall!

Staying Connected Call (Weekly Zoom Call)
2024-10-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-09 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-28 16:00 - 17:00 and 6 more dates
You’re invited to gather with long-time and new friends, learn about current advocacy opportunities, connect with others during fun sharing activities, and exchange ideas.
Please join the conversation, either by video or phone, and visit with other families looking to connect with families like YOU!
Email hello@plan.ca for the link!

All Together Symposium
2024-10-04 08:00 - 17:00
Sophie and Meaghen will be presenting at the 2024 All Together Symposium, a conference hosted by the BC Center for Palliative Care.

Here is more information:

Join us on Friday, October 4 for an extraordinary event that will leave you inspired and invigorated!
The highly anticipated biennial All Together Symposium – Nurturing Partnerships. Reimagining Palliative Care promises a full day of invigorating experiences, educational workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. This is an unparalleled opportunity to engage with national and international experts in the field of palliative care and compassionate community initiatives! Immerse yourself in this unforgettable gathering of trailblazers and become an integral part of reimagining palliative care and building new partnerships to bring together palliative care clinicians and compassionate communities across British Columbia.
All Together! community leaders, dedicated volunteers, healthcare administrators, skilled clinicians, renowned researchers, and dedicated frontline workers, equip yourselves with the most effective practices and tools necessary to make impact in palliative care!
Be part of something extraordinary on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront in Downtown Vancouver!

Family Leadership Series (Prince George, BC)
2024-10-03 08:00 - 17:00
Jule will be in Prince George talking about Advanced Care Planning as a part of Inclusion BC’s Family Leadership Series.
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Families from Northern BC will gather in Prince George for two days of learning and connecting. You will learn ways to strengthen your advocacy and access resources to help build a good life for your loved one with a disability. You will join other families in sharing knowledge and developing community support.
Cost: FREE and scholarships are available for travel, child care or other expenses (see details and application after the program description)
When: October 2 & 3, 2024
Where: AiMHi 950 Kerry St., Prince George, B.C.
Who: Families and caregivers living in Northern BC who support loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Here is more information: https://inclusionbc.org/fls-north-2024/

Music and Stories Together
2024-10-02 15:30 - 16:30
Hello fellow music and story lovers!

Here is the Fall schedule for Music and Stories Together, all run from 3:30-4:30pm PT on Zoom:

Wednesday Oct 2 – Fall Plans theme!
Thursday Oct 31 – Halloween theme!
Thursday Nov 28 – Gathering Friends theme!
Thursday Dec 19 – Holiday theme!

You’ll notice each event has a theme this year – we invite you to remember, dream and imagine a story or song to share or request around each theme!

Music and Stories Together is a beloved monthly event where PLAN members, friends and family come together to sing, share and tell stories around the Zoom ‘campfire’ – over time this has grown into a time to connect and we want to open up opportunities for everyone to share in a way that feels comfortable for you.

We ask that you bring an open mind, an open heart, a sense of humour, a desire to connect and respect for all involved.

Feel free to bring an instrument, a shaker, your dance moves and stories or just come to listen – participation is at your comfort level. All are welcome!

Please reach out to me at hello@plan.ca with music requests, ideas and questions and to request the Zoom link.

Looking forward to sharing music and stories with you,

Sophie

Coquitlam Family Circle
2024-10-02 13:30 - 15:00 | Poirier Library 575 Poirier St Coquitlam BC V3J 6A9, 575 Poirier St BC, Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3J 6A9, Canada
You’re Invited!
At PLAN, we believe in the power of connection and the incredible strength that comes from families sharing their stories and supporting one another.
Many of you have shared the importance of having dedicated time just for parents and caregivers, and we are excited to invite you to our second community-based Family Circle session in the Tri-Cities area!
Join us for tea, cake, and meaningful conversations in a safe, welcoming space. This is a chance to connect, share, and find reassurance—because you are not alone.

Please RSVP to Shelley at hello@plan.ca if you plan to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there!

PLAN Board Meeting
2024-09-26 19:30 - 20:00

PLAN Annual General Meeting
2024-09-26 18:30 - 19:30

Community Connector Gathering
2024-09-26 07:00 - 20:00
Community Connectors Meetings are hosted each month and a time for the entire Community Connector team to come together to connect, spend time together to build relationships, tell stories, create ideas, and share learning and resources. The focus of these meetings is on PLAN’s Network Development process, meeting themes will include: Gifts, Relationships, Community, Important Considerations, Goals and Dream and Network Work Plans.

Cheltenham Summer Institute
2024-09-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-17 08:00 - 17:00
Shelley will be co-hosting the Cheltenham Summer Institute along with our colleagues at LivesThroughFriends.

Peak Parent Conference (Colorado)
2024-09-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-11 08:00 - 17:00
We are so thrilled to once again be participating in the PEAK Parent Center in Colorado! This event is a beacon for inclusive education, bringing together students, families, educators, administrators, and community members to collaborate on creating equitable and accessible learning environments for all.

This year, PLAN is excited to present our session: Creating Connections: Building Personal Support Networks for Young People with Disabilities.

This immersive workshop will guide participants in building effective personal support networks that extend beyond traditional systems, ensuring a robust circle of support for young people. We’ll explore strategies for network building, sustainability, community connections, and actionable plans that can be implemented in your own communities.

This session is perfect for self-advocates, family members, educators, and anyone interested in innovative support strategies.

Let’s come together to create a more inclusive future for all!

#InclusiveEducation #PeakParentConference #BuildingConnections #PLAN

New York Family Group
2024-08-29 18:00 - 21:00
Rebecca will be sharing about Personal Networks with a Family Group in upstate New York.

Music and Stories Together
2024-08-29 15:30 - 16:30
Music and Stories Together is back – we are meeting on Zoom next Thursday August 29th at 3:30pm. We hope you can join us!

We will sing familiar songs together, tell stories, listen and connect and remember.

As always, there is no pressure to sing. Feel free to listen in, dance, dream a little, share a story, or participate however you feel comfortable.

Any late summer song requests or theme ideas? Email them to Sophie at hello(at)plan.ca.

To join Music and Stories Together, please send us a quick note at hell0(at)plan.ca and we will send you the link.
