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Vision Mate - Ontario East

Start Date May 1, 2022 9:00 am EDT
End Date March 31, 2023 6:00 pm EDT
Event Type
In Person
Program Type
Peer Support Programs

Vision Mate volunteers provide sighted assistance to a person who is blind or partially sighted. Activities may include reading, organizing things around the home, walking, assisting with errands, or heading on an outing or social visit.

Vision Mates usually visit a neighbour with sight loss for one or two hours a week in the person’s home or another suitable place, at a mutually convenient time.

To register for the Vision Mate program, contact Tracy Holland, Program Lead, Community Outreach and Home-based Support at Tracy.Holland@cnib.ca or call 613-542-4975 ext. 5094.

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Upcoming Events

Oakville Weekly Peer Support
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Join weekly on Mondays through zoom or by phone to connect with other people in the Oakville area for conversation, support and good practices. This peer support group meets via Zoom web conference every Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.
Let's Get Gardening
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If you have a green thumb (or you'd like to have one), then this gardening discussion group is for you! We swap success stories, talk about our favorite plants, and generally 'dish the dirt' on all things horticultural. For all levels of garden enthusiasts. Whether you patio or container garden, or have lots of gardening space, the time in this group will just buzz by. This gardening group meets via Zoom web conference every Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.
Curiosity Corner: Amateur Radio (ham radios)
Amateur radio involves radio operators called "hams" talking to each other over VHF and UHF frequencies. Becoming a "ham" radio operator has some serious practical advantages and can be a lot of fun. Join us to learn more.
Read Aloud to Me: Stories for Children
Children of all ages across the country are welcome to participate in our live reading series Read Aloud to Me. Join us as experienced volunteers give life to picture books, chapter books and short stories.
Accessible Yoga
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Accessible yoga for most skill levels from the comfort of your home. Check out accessible yoga if you are looking for a classic yoga class with descriptive prompts. Designed for people with vision loss, the instructor will verbally walk you through all the poses and movements. Please bring a yoga mat, a bottle of water, and your breath!  This yoga class runs via Zoom web conference every Monday & Friday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.
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