Great source of information
We love the Bridge magazine and other publications from synapse, (previously known as Brain Injury Association of Queensland).
Here are some links to our favorites:
Acquired Brain Injury: The Facts
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Author Archives: prbis
Christmas Dinner at the Lighthouse Church
We are delighted at the generosity of Lighthouse Church in providing Christmas dinner for us again.
It will be on Friday evening, December 9, 2016 at 6.30 pm.
The Lighthouse Church is located at 4620 Michigan Ave, Powell River.
Yes its FREE, though we do need to know who is coming, to plan. We have a sign-up list at the centre; drop by to add your name or give us a call at 604-485-6065.
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Brain Injury Documentaries: Broken
We heard from Olivia at Attitude, a New Zealand-based TV company that makes documentaries about people living with disabilities. They are producing a series about people who have had traumatic brain injuries.
Filmed at New Zealand’s top brain rehabilitation centre (ABI Rehabilitation), the films follow people through the early stages of recovery after TBI.
These are available to watch internationally for free on their website, AttitudeLive.com and part 1 and part 2 have been broadcast.
Watch part 1: http://attitudelive.com/watch/Broken-Part-1
Watch part 2: http://attitudelive.com/watch/Broken-Part-2
Please feel free to share on social media and pass on to your networks.
… Food Sense – healthy cooking on a budget
Join us! Free 6 week healthy cooking program.
- Cook simple delicious meals
- Learn to read nutrition labeks
- Tour your local grocery store
You will be guided staff member Samantha, who is certified by the Canadian Diabetes Association to present this program.
More information about this program can be found here
Every Friday from 10.00 to 1.00 pm for 6 weeks, beginning Oct 28 and ending Dec 2.
For more info, phone us at 604-485-6065…
Monday fitness continues – same time, new location
Monday fitness continues with personal trainer Mike Clansey.
We have changed the location again … from next week, fitness will be held at Mike’s business location at 17-4312 Franklin St, Powell River. Time is still 12-30 to 1-30, and its still free!
Get your body moving at the pace thats right for you!
We ALL feel better with the right kind of exercise.…
PR Food Bank under new management
Our local food bank has changed management after Gina Kendrick retired due to health reasons after 24 years.
New manager is Savanna Dee, pictured above with helper Dewar Boutilier. She will be assisted by Powell River Action Centre Food Bank’s experienced long-term volunteers, as well as new volunteers from PR Brain Injury Society.
They hope to expand the food bank’s offerings once they settle into their new roles. They have already discussed the idea of a fresh fruit and vegetable program and the ongoing need to better accommodate allergies and strict dietary needs.
For more info, read this article in the Powell River Peak.…
Beautiful baskets & birdhouses from First Credit Union
Thank you to First Credit Union for your wonderful volunteer work planting some gorgeous flower baskets and painting some birdhouses for our garden area, as well as helping to build the greenhouse.
We just love all the work you did!!!
(Four First CU staff were here in the afternoon as part of Powell River’s Community Impact Day.)…
Fortis BC builds greenhouse
Thanks Fortis, for putting together our new greenhouse.
This new greenhouse, and the power and watering system that will be connected, was purchased with a generous grant from Fortis that we received several months ago. This addition to our vegetable garden area will enhance our nutrition, cooking and gardening program.
It is going to allow us to grow vegetables all winter, so we will be able to assist clients with nutritional needs.
Now in its third season, the program provides education and instruction on growing, preparing and preserving food.
We started the program because we thought it was important that clients get healthy, organic, fresh vegetables, because living on a disability pension, they don’t have a lot of money for extras. We needed a greenhouse and also wanted to eliminate a hose being dragged around; we’ve already had someone trip on it. The good folks at Mother Nature are going to instruct us on how to install the watering system.
During its first year, the outdoor garden was mostly used for demonstration; how to grow, plant, weed and harvest. It did not produce enough for preserving. That all changed in year two. Last year we had tomatoes and peppers in abundance, so we showed clients how to preserve.
Clients are instructed on canning techniques and make organically grown, fresh sauces. The large harvest of peppers allowed us to also create our own hot sauces. As part of the next phase of the program, which involves selling products in a retail space, the we plan to send a test batch of hot sauce to University of BC. If they say this is a good recipe, we’re going to bottle it and sell it.
As a result of the program, we created the book Lettuce Share: Stories, Recipes, Odds and Sods. It has recipes, gardening and life tips, people’s stories and photos taken by one of our clients. Anyone interested in a copy can call 604.485.6065.
Debbie learned about the Fortis grant a year ago from City of Powell River councillor Maggie Hathaway, which led to an application being submitted. Fortis put out a call through city councils across the province for projects to fund. Low and behold, we were one of three chosen.
Not only did Fortis award the funding, they also provided volunteers to construct the greenhouse as part of its community-giving day, with company managers from around the province coming to help.They travel around the province doing good deeds and helping groups like ours.
Volunteers from First Credit Union were also on hand to help out with the build.…