Upcoming Events

26 Mar 2025
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EDT
( 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm MDT )
Music Social
Virtual
An illustration of a Treble clef and other musical notes.
An illustration of a Treble clef and other musical notes.

The music social is a themed radio-style night of music appreciation, where participants give song requests to the hosts and we listen to music, chat, and answer trivia questions together! Join us for a night of music, fun, and games! Music Social meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.

27 Mar 2025
10:30 am to 12:30 pm NDT
( 7:00 am to 9:00 am MDT )
Coffee Time
Virtual
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A coffee cup sits on a table.

This is a virtual group that gets together every Thursday morning for a general group conversation. There is no planned topic of conversation but it is kept positive and light! Every Thursday from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Newfoundland Time on Zoom.

27 Mar 2025
10:00 am to 11:00 am MDT
Western Social Meet Up
Virtual
A woman holds an iPhone to her ear and listens intently to a private conversation.
A woman holds an iPhone to her ear and listens intently to a private conversation.

Join us for our weekly social meet up group. We’ll get to know each other, share some good news stories, and socialize. Every Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. Mountain Time on Zoom.

27 Mar 2025
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT
( 11:00 am to 12:00 pm MDT )
KnitWits
Virtual
Two hands hold knitting needles and knit a blue fabric.
Two hands hold knitting needles and knit a blue fabric.

The CNIB KnitWits are a group of people who meet biweekly to discuss and share knitting related topics. We share patterns, chat about life in general, and support each other with tips and tricks to enhance our knitting and life skills with vision loss. Biweekly on Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.

27 Mar 2025
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm CDT
( 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm MDT )
Bible Study Group
Virtual
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An open bible sits on a table.

Make new friends, or deepen existing friendships, find support from your peers, and develop more theological insight about biblical understanding. The Bible Study group meets every Thursday (September to June) from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Central Time on Zoom.

27 Mar 2025
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm EDT
( 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm MDT )
Thursday Games
Virtual
A red roll of dice.
A red roll of dice.

Everyone loves games. This games group meets to socialize playing 2 to 3 different lively word games for the hour. Sessions are led by our own professional game hosts (aka CNIB staff and volunteers). We embrace a safe fun time to exercise your mind. Every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.

27 Mar 2025
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm MDT
Drop In Tech Q&A Session – Calgary
In Person

CNIB Calgary
10 11A St. NE
Calgary AB T2E 4Z3
Canada

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An illustration of a smartphone outlined in a black paintbrush style design with yellow accents.

This is a local program available to those in Calgary where you can come and drop-in with your technology related questions. We will provide support with your phone, tablet, or computer inquiries whether you have an Android, Apple, or Windows device. Please feel free to bring in your own devices and we encourage family members to participate and learn, explore, and have fun. Accessible Technology Monthly Q&A Calgary meets on the last Thursday of every month from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at CNIB Calgary.

27 Mar 2025
3:30 pm to 4:15 pm PDT
( 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm MDT )
Seated Dance Fitness Zoom
Virtual
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An illustration of a running outlined in a black paintbrush style design with yellow accents.

Adaptive Dance instructor, Tiffany Tjosvold, will be leading a Zoom-based, high energy, seated dance class for participants ages 19+. This class is suitable for all fitness levels. Every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Pacific Time on Zoom.

27 Mar 2025
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm EDT
( 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm MDT )
Tween Zoom Hangout
Virtual
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The back of a young woman's head. She sits at kitchen table and types on her laptop computer.

Join us to play games, chat, and make new friends. Please note that this program is for individuals between 10-14 years of age. Every Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.

27 Mar 2025
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm MDT
Youth Leadership and Volunteer Group
In Person

CNIB Edmonton
11150 Jasper Ave.
Edmonton AB T5K 0C7
Canada

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An illustration of a smiling sunshine icon outlined in a black paintbrush style design with yellow accents.

If you are a youth between the ages 14-21 in the Northern Alberta region and you would like to give back to the community, gain volunteer experience, learn leadership, problem solving and delegation skills, join our youth leadership and volunteer group! Second and fourth Thursday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. at CNIB Edmonton.

27 Mar 2025
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm EDT
( 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm MDT )
CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Improv Club
Virtual
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5 people in a group on a dark stage interacting with each other

If there is one thing we know how to do at CNIB Lake Joe, it is laughing! Join us for some hilarious drama fun as we play virtual improv games together. Join us on Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 

27 Mar 2025
4:15 pm to 5:15 pm PDT
( 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm MDT )
LOBBY Seated Dance Fitness
Virtual
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An illustration of a running outlined in a black paintbrush style design with yellow accents.

A social group for those who want to keep connect after Seated Dance Fitness has ended. We invite participants to stay and socialize with each other. You can talk about the session, get to know one and other and socialize with the community across Canada.

27 Mar 2025
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm MDT
Calgary Social Meet Ups
In Person

CNIB Calgary
10 11a St NE
Calgary AB T2E 4Z3
Canada

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An illustration of a smiling sunshine icon outlined in a black paintbrush style design. A dash of yellow paint appears on the centre of the sunshine.

If you are between the ages of 18-30 yrs and would like to meet up with others this group is for you.  Meet at CNIB Calgary to socialize and participate in activities. Last Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. at CNIB Calgary.

28 Mar 2025
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EDT
( 10:00 am to 11:30 am MDT )
Yarnivores
Virtual
Two hands hold knitting needles and knit a blue fabric.
Two hands hold knitting needles and knit a blue fabric.

Designed for knitters/advanced knitters to work on projects, learn from peers, and enjoy knitting fellowship. Every Friday from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.

28 Mar 2025
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm CDT
( 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm MDT )
Virtual Coffee Group
Virtual
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two people sitting at a table drinking coffee

Join us every Friday for a virtual meet up in the prairies with a friendly bunch of people looking to connect with others across the country! Make new connections and find friendships and enjoyable conversation. The focus is on a positive, inclusive, and safe support network of people who have experienced sight loss. Everyone is welcome. Virtual Coffee Group meets every Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Central Time on Zoom. 

28 Mar 2025
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm EDT
( 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm MDT )
CNIBLakeJoe@Home: "The Lounge"
Virtual
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Six men and women sit around a table in a restaurant eating and talking with each other.

Fridays are fun! Meet us in "the lounge" the fourth Friday of the month to relax, meet friends and make connections!  Zoom information will be provided after registering. 

31 Mar 2025
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT
( 11:00 am to 12:00 pm MDT )
Let's Get Gardening
Virtual
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A small garden lined with potted plants on a shelf.

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. Every Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.

31 Mar 2025
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm EDT
( 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm MDT )
Accessible Yoga
Virtual
A woman kneels on a yoga mat and stretches in a downward dog pose.
A woman kneels on a yoga mat and stretches in a downward dog pose.

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! Accessible Yoga meets every Monday from  5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.

31 Mar 2025
3:45 pm to 4:30 pm PDT
( 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm MDT )
Music for Kids – Monday Session
Virtual
An illustration of two music notes.
An illustration of two music notes.

Music Therapist Erin Koop hosts weekly sessions on Zoom for children and youth participants 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 Monday from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time.

31 Mar 2025
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm MDT
Grande Prairie Peer Support Group
In Person

Cairn on the Boulevard
10405 - 102nd Street (Main floor of the Cairn building)
Grande Prairie AB T8V 0H6
Canada

A group of five people sit in a circle and engage in lively conversation.
A group of five people sit in a circle and engage in lively conversation.

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 Grande Prairie area to get together and chat about vision loss and their experiences. Last Monday of every month from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Cairn on the Boulevard.