Southwestern Ontario Events Listings Monthly Newsletter

If you're struggling to overcome the emotional challenges of sight loss and wish you had someone to help you work through these feelings, you’re not alone. We're here for you. This peer support group is for community members in the Medicine Hat area to get together and chat about successes, struggles, and resources when living with sight loss. Fourth Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. at Chinook Village, East Building – 4th Floor Lounge.

This peer support group is for seniors who are experiencing vision loss. The topics discussed are relevant and chosen by the group to make sure that participants are getting the information that they require to live a full life. The Regina Peer Support Group on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at CNIB Regina. 

Recently, CNIB made the decision to close its physical office in PEI. We recognize that we did not provide enough information at the time about why this decision was made or what the future of CNIB PEI will look like, and we want to address that now. These sessions are an opportunity to hear directly from us, ask questions, and learn more about what this change means for you and what comes next. We’ll talk about how CNIB will continue to support Islanders who are blind or partially sighted through community-based programs, Mobile Hubs, and new approaches designed to reach more people across the province. There will be a morning session and an evening session to make it possible for as many people as possible to participate. We hope you’ll join us for one! Tuesday, September 22 from 6 to 7 p.m. on Zoom

Music Therapist Erin Koop hosts weekly sessions on Zoom for children across the country. These interactive sessions are filled with songs, stories, and more! Get ready to make some music!  This group runs on Zoom, every Tuesday from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Pacific Time. 

The Healing Leash: Honouring Guide Dog Loss is a 4-week, volunteer-led peer support group for anyone who has experienced the loss of a guide dog—through passing, retirement, or rehoming. Participants will have the opportunity to share their stories, honour their bond, offer mutual support, and gain comfort through shared experiences and insights. The group is open to all. This 4-week series meets Tuesday, September 16, 23, 30 and October 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.