Upcoming Events

01 March 2027
3:45 pm to 4:30 pm PST
( 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm EST )
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 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.

02 March 2027
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST
Tech Drop-In
Virtual
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An illustration of a smartphone outlined in a black paintbrush style design with yellow accents.

Having trouble with your technology or curious about exploring something new? Join our discussion group for individuals with sight loss, where we come together to ask for help, swap tips and tricks, share favorite apps, and support one another. Whether you're contributing or simply listening in, you'll strengthen your skills in the process. First and third Tuesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.

02 March 2027
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm PST
( 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm EST )
Vernon Tech Primer Cafe
In Person

Vernon Library | ORL Branch
2800 30th Ave.
Vernon BC V1T 8S3
Canada

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

Join us for Tech Primer Café, a welcoming monthly gathering designed to support individuals with vision loss in learning and exploring assistive technology. These sessions focus on building confidence, independence, and practical tech skills. First Tuesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Vernon Library ORL Branch (2800 30th Ave., Vernon) Community Room, Second Floor. 

02 March 2027
2:30 pm to 3:15 pm PST
( 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm EST )
Music for Kids – Tuesday 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 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. 

03 March 2027
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm EST
Guide Dog Handlers Chat Group
Virtual
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An illustration of a megaphone outlined in a black paintbrush style design with yellow accents.

This is a safe and supportive place for guide dog handlers from across the country to get together and chat. Share the joys and challenges of being a guide dog handler as well as tips to keep our guide dogs happy and engaged. Biweekly on Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.

05 March 2027
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm PST
( 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm EST )
Song Bingo Game Night
Virtual
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An illustration of two bingo cards and red, circular, chips marking the card.

Come join us on alternating Fridays for our Song Bingo Game Night! All you need to participate is access to phone or Zoom and a bingo card at home or online! Feel free to play as a family or house! There will be prizes for the first 3 bingo winners of each game and those who correctly name the most tunes! This program is open to participants of all ages. Song Bingo Game Night meets on Zoom on alternating Friday's from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Pacific Time.

08 March 2027
3:45 pm to 4:30 pm PST
( 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm EST )
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 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.

09 March 2027
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm PST
( 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm EST )
Intro to Assistive Technology Info Session
Virtual
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An illustration of a smartphone outlined in a black paintbrush style design with yellow accents.

Are you new to assistive technology? Want to get more out of your smart device or computer? This Zoom workshop is a 2 for 1! The first hour is devoted to structured learning – focusing on basics and beginner topics. Later on, we'll have a volunteer-led, tech-focused Q&A discussion group dealing with a wide range of questions. Come prepared to swap tips and tricks, share about your favorite apps, help one another and strengthen your own skills in the process. Join us while we figure it out – together! Second Tuesday of every month from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time on Zoom.

09 March 2027
2:30 pm to 3:15 pm PST
( 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm EST )
Music for Kids – Tuesday 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 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. 

10 March 2027
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm PST
( 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm EST )
Wireless Wednesday
Virtual
An illustration of a smartphone outlined in a black paintbrush style design with yellow accents.
An illustration of a smartphone outlined in a black paintbrush style design with yellow accents.

Are you new to assistive technology? Want to get more out of your smart device or computer? This Zoom workshop is a 2 for 1! The first hour is devoted to structured learning – focusing on basics and beginner topics. Later on, we'll have a volunteer-led, tech-focused Q&A discussion group dealing with a wide range of questions. Come prepared to swap tips and tricks, share about your favorite apps, help one another and strengthen your own skills in the process. Join us while we figure it out – together! Second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Pacific Time on Zoom.

11 March 2027
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm PST
( 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm EST )
BC-Yukon Family Advocacy Group
Virtual
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An illustration of a smiling sunshine icon outlined in a black paintbrush style design with yellow accents.

CNIB BC-Yukon is supporting the creation of a new parent/guardian advocacy group which aims to empower and connect families across the province and territory, working to accomplish advocacy-based goals, such as equitable education for students who are blind, Deafblind or have low vision. This program is inspired by feedback from parents, guardians, and students regarding their exhaustion from continually self-advocating within the school system. The BC-Yukon Family Advocacy Group meets on the second Thursday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. PT on Zoom.

12 March 2027
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm PST
( 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm EST )
Song Bingo Game Night
Virtual
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An illustration of two bingo cards and red, circular, chips marking the card.

Come join us on alternating Fridays for our Song Bingo Game Night! All you need to participate is access to phone or Zoom and a bingo card at home or online! Feel free to play as a family or house! There will be prizes for the first 3 bingo winners of each game and those who correctly name the most tunes! This program is open to participants of all ages. Song Bingo Game Night meets on Zoom on alternating Friday's from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Pacific Time.

15 March 2027
3:45 pm to 4:30 pm PDT
( 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm EDT )
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 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.

16 March 2027
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm EDT
Tech Drop-In
Virtual
An illustration of a smartphone outlined in a black paintbrush style design with yellow accents.
An illustration of a smartphone outlined in a black paintbrush style design with yellow accents.

Having trouble with your technology or curious about exploring something new? Join our discussion group for individuals with sight loss, where we come together to ask for help, swap tips and tricks, share favorite apps, and support one another. Whether you're contributing or simply listening in, you'll strengthen your skills in the process. First and third Tuesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.

16 March 2027
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm PDT
( 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm EDT )
Victoria Tech Primer Cafe
In Person

CNIB Victoria Hub
102-1675 Douglas Street
Victoria BC V8W 2G5
Canada

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

Smartphones, apps, wearables and other innovative digital tools are game changers in every part of life for people who are blind, Deafblind or have low vision. Are you having challenges with using your technology or do you simply have questions about something new? Would you like to enjoy a coffee and connect with others while learning assistive technology to make life with vision loss easier? Learn how technology can enhance your life! Third Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the CNIB Victoria Hub (102-1675 Douglas Street, Victoria).

16 March 2027
2:30 pm to 3:15 pm PDT
( 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm EDT )
Music for Kids – Tuesday 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 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. 

17 March 2027
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm PDT
( 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm EDT )
Prince George Tech Primer Cafe
In Person

Q3 Creative Business Hub
1299 3rd Avenue
Prince George BC V2L 3E6
Canada

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

Would you like to sit down with a coffee and a pal to learn the tech that will make vision loss easier? Come join us for a Tech Cafe Primer. We’ll spend some time “in class" followed by some 1:1 work and group learning. We'll share some learning - and some laughs - together! Third  Wednesday of every month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Q3 Creative Business Hub. 

17 March 2027
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm EDT
Guide Dog Handlers Chat Group
Virtual
An illustration of a megaphone outlined in a black paintbrush style design with yellow accents.
An illustration of a megaphone outlined in a black paintbrush style design with yellow accents.

This is a safe and supportive place for guide dog handlers from across the country to get together and chat. Share the joys and challenges of being a guide dog handler as well as tips to keep our guide dogs happy and engaged. Biweekly on Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.

18 March 2027
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm PDT
( 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm EDT )
Lower Mainland SmartLife Tech Cafe
In Person

CNIB New Westminster
610 6th St Unit 201B
New Westminster BC V3L 3C2
Canada

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

Join us for these ongoing events designed to enhance your assistive tech skills and independence! The Lower Mainland SmartLife Tech Cafe meets on the third Thursday of every month from 1 to 4 p.m. (except April, July, October & January​​​​​​​) at CNIB New Westminster (610 6th St Unit 201B, New Westminster). 

18 March 2027
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm PDT
( 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm EDT )
Kelowna Tech Primer Cafe
In Person

CNIB Kelowna
460 Doyle Ave., Unit 106
Kelowna BC V1Y 0C2
Canada

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

Join us at the Kelowna CNIB Hub for our monthly events designed to empower individuals with vision loss! Each welcoming session offers hands-on opportunities to explore assistive technology and build greater independence. Third Thursday of every month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at CNIB Kelowna (460 Doyle Ave., Unit 106, Kelowna).

19 March 2027
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm PDT
( 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm EDT )
Song Bingo Game Night
Virtual
An illustration of two bingo cards and red, circular, chips marking the card.
An illustration of two bingo cards and red, circular, chips marking the card.

Come join us on alternating Fridays for our Song Bingo Game Night! All you need to participate is access to phone or Zoom and a bingo card at home or online! Feel free to play as a family or house! There will be prizes for the first 3 bingo winners of each game and those who correctly name the most tunes! This program is open to participants of all ages. Song Bingo Game Night meets on Zoom on alternating Friday's from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Pacific Time.

22 March 2027
3:45 pm to 4:30 pm PDT
( 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm EDT )
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 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.

23 March 2027
2:30 pm to 3:15 pm PDT
( 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm EDT )
Music for Kids – Tuesday 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 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. 

24 March 2027
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm PDT
( 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm EDT )
Wireless Wednesday
Virtual
An illustration of a smartphone outlined in a black paintbrush style design with yellow accents.
An illustration of a smartphone outlined in a black paintbrush style design with yellow accents.

Are you new to assistive technology? Want to get more out of your smart device or computer? This Zoom workshop is a 2 for 1! The first hour is devoted to structured learning – focusing on basics and beginner topics. Later on, we'll have a volunteer-led, tech-focused Q&A discussion group dealing with a wide range of questions. Come prepared to swap tips and tricks, share about your favorite apps, help one another and strengthen your own skills in the process. Join us while we figure it out – together! Second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Pacific Time on Zoom.

26 March 2027
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm PDT
( 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm EDT )
Song Bingo Game Night
Virtual
An illustration of two bingo cards and red, circular, chips marking the card.
An illustration of two bingo cards and red, circular, chips marking the card.

Come join us on alternating Fridays for our Song Bingo Game Night! All you need to participate is access to phone or Zoom and a bingo card at home or online! Feel free to play as a family or house! There will be prizes for the first 3 bingo winners of each game and those who correctly name the most tunes! This program is open to participants of all ages. Song Bingo Game Night meets on Zoom on alternating Friday's from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Pacific Time.

29 March 2027
3:45 pm to 4:30 pm PDT
( 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm EDT )
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 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.

30 March 2027
2:30 pm to 3:15 pm PDT
( 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm EDT )
Music for Kids – Tuesday 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 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. 

31 March 2027
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm EDT
Guide Dog Handlers Chat Group
Virtual
An illustration of a megaphone outlined in a black paintbrush style design with yellow accents.
An illustration of a megaphone outlined in a black paintbrush style design with yellow accents.

This is a safe and supportive place for guide dog handlers from across the country to get together and chat. Share the joys and challenges of being a guide dog handler as well as tips to keep our guide dogs happy and engaged. Biweekly on Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.

06 April 2027
2:30 pm to 3:15 pm PDT
( 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm EDT )
Music for Kids – Tuesday 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 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. 

13 April 2027
2:30 pm to 3:15 pm PDT
( 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm EDT )
Music for Kids – Tuesday 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 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. 

20 April 2027
2:30 pm to 3:15 pm PDT
( 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm EDT )
Music for Kids – Tuesday 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 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. 

27 April 2027
2:30 pm to 3:15 pm PDT
( 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm EDT )
Music for Kids – Tuesday 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 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.