Upcoming Events

Connect with other people in the Sudbury area for conversation, support and good practices. This peer support group meets every Friday on Zoom, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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. This group meets on Zoom every Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Central Time.

A biweekly call-in social group. Each session will have a topic of discussion. This program is designed for those 19+. This group meets on Zoom, biweekly on Friday  from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time. 

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. This group meets on Zoom, biweekly on Friday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Pacific Time.

We're hosting a special Young Adult Virtual Pub Night and the chances that you're going to have a great time are high! If you're between 18-30 (hey, we're flexible), want to meet others and take part in some fun activities, this is the place for you!  Zoom information will be provided after registering. 

Due to popular demand, we're adding another monthly dose of our weekly Wednesday afternoon tech discussions. Techstravaganza 2.0 is a monthly discussion group that is joined by members all over the country to come together and talk everything tech. Techstravaganza 2.0 meets on Zoom, on the second Saturday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time.

Join us for an hour and gain a sense of calm, peace and balance. We look forward to seeing you on Monday, June 12 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 

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 on Zoom, every Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be shared after registering. 

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. Let's Get Gardening meets on Zoom, every Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time.

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 runs on Zoom every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time. 

Love cooking or would love to know more about cooking? Join this group to share ideas, tips, tricks and the joy of cooking and baking! Let's Talk Cooking meets on Zoom, every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Music makes us move and music tells a story. Children seven and under and their families are invited to come on a creative journey led by veteran musician and educator, Mr. Joey, to create an original story inspired by music and the way it makes our bodies dance. Discover how music can change the way we feel and how, through movement, we can make a story come to life.  Zoom Zoom Room runs on Zoom every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be shared after registering. 

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. Zoom information will be shared after registering.

The informal coffee chat group is a chance to socialize and meet new people. It is a very warm and welcoming group of regulars and newcomers. The Tuesday Zoom Coffee and Chat group meets on Zoom every Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. Atlantic Time. 

Join us for conversation, laughter, and a chance to reminisce about your favourite CNIB Lake Joe memories. Pour yourself a coffee, tea, or beverage of choice, login and connect with your friends from Lake Joe. Coffee Break meets every Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 

Are you craving that social interaction you normally get from going for coffee with friends ? We are here to keep the virtual conversation going post pandemic! Since we've gotten to know each other, lets stay connected and share some good news stories, discuss practical tips and successes with others living with vision loss. The Eastern Canada Social group meets on Zoom, every Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. Eastern Time.

Tech Connect is an interactive, engaging and educational program where participants discuss different technologies/apps that can help make life a bit easier! Participants will learn about technologies other participants use and you are then able to ask questions to get help with your own technology/apps. Tech Connect meets on Zoom on the second Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Newfoundland Time. 

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. Tuesday Games meets on Zoom, every Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be shared after registering.

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. Tuesday Games meets on Zoom, every Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time.

This coffee group for the guys is currently virtual, and offers an opportunity for interesting and relevant discussions with others who are experiencing vision loss. Get comfortable in your favourite chair and set yourself up with snacks and coffee or your beverage of choice, then bring on the conversation. BAR Coffee Kings meets at the CNIB Barrie Hub on the second Tuesday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time.

Calling all youth and young adults (ages 18+) in the Kingston area! Join us for monthly social activities and outings in the community. Kingston Peer Socials meet at the CNIB Kingston Hub on the second Tuesday of every month from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. 

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 Tuesday from 2:15 to 3 p.m. Pacific Time. Zoom information will be shared after registering.

This preparation session aims to provide the participants with all the tips and tricks to get the most out of the virtual networking event and leave a lasting impression on our partner organizations. Virtual Networking Prep Session #1 is hosted on Zoom on Tuesday, June 13th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Chair yoga is a good option for anyone with injuries or with mobility issues. You will need comfortable clothing and a sturdy chair without arms or armrests for this class. Techniques include breath work, gentle movement with repetition, postures, sitting meditation and relaxation. No experience required. Chair Yoga runs on Zoom every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

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.

Children (ages 7-11) take the lead as we read stories, share talents and play family-friendly games. Parents and siblings are also welcome. This group runs on Zoom every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Get your creative juices flowing as we put your song ideas to music. Join us on alternating Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 

If you love books, this group is for you! This group features guest authors as well as weeks where a different genre or theme are picked. People read their choice of book on the theme and come ready to discuss. It's a great way to build your reading list and learn about what others are reading and the technology they use to access their books. The Bookends Book Club meets on Zoom, every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. Eastern Time.

The informal coffee chat group is a chance to socialize and meet new people. It is a very warm and welcoming group of people from all across Canada. Wednesday Zoom Social Hour runs on Zoom every Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. Atlantic Time. 

Throughout our careers in school or work, we may have the occasion where we need to create a presentation to present our work to an audience. Google Slides is a presentation tool similar to Microsoft PowerPoint. This session will focus on teaching participants the basics of Google Slides using screen magnification software. The Google Slides Magnification session is hosted on Zoom on Wednesday, June 14th from 12 to 1 p.m. Eastern Time.

Gratitude! Appreciation!! Mindfulness! Joy! Positivity! Join us for a 5-week program focusing on the positivity and the gratitude we have in our lives. Each week, we dive into thought provoking questions that will make us think about the awesome moments around us! The last week will be an art session, where you will be able to create your own gratitude stone or object. Mindful Self is a 5-weeklong series that meets at the CNIB London Community Hub every Wednesday (beginning May 31st) from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time. 

The hosts of the call gather interesting topics from a wide range of applications and devices to bring them to the forefront of CNIB clients. From time to time, guests come live and chat with the group about new emerging technologies that promise to enhance the lives of people with sight loss. Techstravaganza meets on Zoom, every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time.

Throughout our careers in school or work, we may have the occasion where we need to create a presentation to present our work to an audience. Google Slides is a presentation tool similar to Microsoft PowerPoint. This session will focus on teaching participants the basics of Google Slides using screen reader software. The Google Slides Screen Reader session is hosted on Zoom on Wednesday, June 14th from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time.

If your interested in learning how to play the guitar or or ukulele, or even just advance your skills, these lessons are here for you! Each lesson will be 30 minutes. You are welcome to bring your own guitar/ukulele, and one will be available if needed.

This preparation session aims to provide the participants with all the tips and tricks to get the most out of the virtual networking event and leave a lasting impression on our partner organizations. Virtual Networking Prep Session #2 is hosted on Zoom on Wednesday, June 14th from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time.

This class is designed for all level yogis. Relaxed pace to release anxiety and calm the body. Students will be guided into meditation, breathing techniques, yoga poses and relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a big towel and an open mind to learn something new! Gentle Yoga runs on Zoom every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. 

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! This technology group is hosted on Zoom, every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Pacific Time.

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. Join this supportive group of women who meet to talk about issues surrounding vision loss.  The Women's Virtual Peer Support Group is hosted on a teleconference on the second Wednesday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m.  Mountain Time.  Call in information will be shared after registering. 

Come together to discuss different types of music you have to listen to. Depending on if you are getting started for the day or if you are looking to boost your spirit, talk about what song helps you during these times and learn about songs that help your peers! Music and Friends runs on Zoom on the second Wednesday of every month from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Newfoundland Time.

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.

Sessions oriented around preparing for work. This is a virtual monthly meet-up that is hosted to talk about Venture Engagements and what is happening across the Startup Business segments. The Venture Pool Monthly Meet-Up is hosted on Zoom, Wednesday, June 14th from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Music makes us move and music tells a story. Children seven and under and their families are invited to come on a creative journey led by veteran musician and educator, Mr. Joey, to create an original story inspired by music and the way it makes our bodies dance. Discover how music can change the way we feel and how, through movement, we can make a story come to life.  Zoom Zoom Room runs on Zoom every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be shared after registering. 

Join us for a virtual Lake Joe campfire with traditional campfire songs and stories. Fun for all ages!

Learning Labs If you are looking for an informal setting to learn, collaborate and gain a sense of community, Come to Work’s Learning Labs are an excellent forum for you! Learning Labs are hosted on Zoom, every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. June 14th Topic: Understanding Emotional Intelligence.

A support group for blind/partially sighted parents. From infancy to adulthood - blind mothers and fathers can learn, explore, and share their triumphs, challenges, tips and stories among peers in a supportive environment. The group meets twice monthly in order to accommodate busy schedules.

Sight loss does not only affect the individual, but it also affects the family and loved ones. In this peer support program, we help the family and loved ones understand the journey of vision loss and how to support the independence of their friend and loved one.

Karaoke is like an instant party...let's belt out some tunes together. Join us on Wednesdays, 8-9 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 

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! Coffee Group runs on Zoom every Thursday from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Newfoundland Time

This preparation session aims to provide the participants with all the tips and tricks to get the most out of the virtual networking event and leave a lasting impression on our partner organizations. Virtual Networking Prep Session #3 is hosted on Zoom on Thursday, June 15th from 10 to 11 a.m. Eastern Time.

Join weekly on Thursdays to connect with other people in the Hamilton/Burlington area for conversation, support and good practices. This peer support group meets on Zoom and teleconference, every Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time.