Upcoming Events

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

The Zoom Zoom Room is growing up, and is now called the Zoom Room for Kids! Children ages 6-10 and older, non-verbal participants are invited to join us as we use music to build our social skills. Each session will be all about the special things going on that month. Make sure to come regularly, because each session you will work as a team to create your own special song. Certified music therapist Melissa Murphy will also have lots of songs and stories to share that are perfect for singing and dancing along. We can’t wait to meet you! Zoom Room for Kids​​​​​​​ meets every Wednesday from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.

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.

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

An 8-week series dedicated to helping individuals learn about ways to remain active. Low Impact activities combined with education sessions on improving circulation, flexibility, balance and strength. Geared to older adults, but open to anyone. The Active Living Series For Beginners meets every Thursday at the CNIB Sudbury Hub from 10 to 11 a.m. Eastern Time. 

Join us for an exciting event this October as we celebrate our love for accessible technology. CNIB SmartLife experts from Ottawa, Toronto, and our partners from Optelec will be featuring a range of new technology and spotlighting a variety of hi-tech devices suitable for your everyday needs. Come, touch, learn and explore the latest devices at the The Nanji Family CNIB SmartLife Centre in Ottawa. Good music, snacks & refreshments are all part of this fest. Thursday, October 12th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time.

If you are in the Kitchener/Waterloo area and are looking for conversation, support and good practices, please sign up for our waitlist. This group will meet in-person and virtually.

A social chat and gathering to meet new people from your area. Thursday, October 12th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time at the Burlington Public Library, Central Branch.

Our Peer Social group is so popular we had to start a second group! If you are in the Hamilton/Burlington area and are looking for conversation, support and good practices, please sign up for our waitlist.

Mastery of the computer keyboard is essential for anyone using a computer, especially for someone using a screen reader. With this in mind, we are now offering weekly keyboarding coaching sessions at the CNIB Community Hub on Thursday's.

Join Vision Mate Program Coordinator, Ian Masterman, to learn more about the Vision Mate program. We'll talk about how to register for the program, boundaries of what activities can be done, and the benefits of the volunteer-participant relationship. Thursday, October 12th from from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time at the Burlington Public Library, Central Branch.

Join us for our weekly social meet up group. We’ll get to know each other, share some good news stories, and socialize. The Western Social Meet Up meets every Thursday on Zoom from 10 to 11 a.m. Mountain Time. Zoom information will be shared after registering.

Do you think you have a good ear? Put your hearing to the test with this listening game of what or who is it? Thursday, October 12th from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Eastern Time at the Burlington Public Library, Central Branch.

Want to get the most out of your new iPhone or iPad? Apple’s smart devices are full of handy accessibility features, from magnification to screen reading! CNIB SmartLife is hosting a series where we show you what you can do with your device and customize it for your unique needs. Every Thursday (October 5-26) from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern at CNIB.

A phone-based peer support group for people who are blind or partially sighted to learn from and connect to others who understand their experiences. Come and share tips and tricks with other participants relevant to your community and connect with local resources. This group is for people with sight loss living in the Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma district. The Algoma After Sight Group meets on Zoom or telephone on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Call in information will be shared after registering. 

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. KnitWits meets on Zoom biweekly on Thursday's from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be shared after registering. 

In support of our commitment to Safe and Accessible Journeys under CNIB’s new strategic plan, we are launching a new campaign for accessible public transit. The “Get on Board” campaign will take place in 13 municipalities across Canada from October 2-13, 2023. Campaign activities include a secret rider survey and a Town Hall where we'll discuss our findings and the actions required to enhance accessibility on our transit system. We hope you can join us on October 12th to share your experiences and ideas of how we can improve transit accessibility in Durham!

In support of our commitment to Safe and Accessible Journeys under CNIB’s new strategic plan, we are launching a new campaign for accessible public transit. The “Get on Board” campaign will take place in 13 municipalities across Canada from October 2-13, 2023. Campaign activities include a secret rider survey and a Town Hall where we'll discuss our findings and the actions required to enhance accessibility on our transit system. We hope you can join us on October 12th to share your experiences and ideas of how we can improve transit accessibility in London!

Calling all knitters – whether you’re a beginner or experienced knitter! Come out and enjoy some time with your peers and knit! If you don’t know how to knit, no problem we can teach you! The T.O knitting group meets at the CNIB GTA Hub every Thursday from 2 to 4 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.

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 on Zoom, every Thursday (September to June)  from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Central 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. Thursday Games meets on Zoom, every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be shared after registering.

In support of our commitment to Safe and Accessible Journeys under CNIB’s new strategic plan, we are launching a new campaign for accessible public transit. The “Get on Board” campaign will take place in 13 municipalities across Canada from October 2-13, 2023. Campaign activities include a secret rider survey and a Town Hall where we'll discuss our findings and the actions required to enhance accessibility on our transit system. We hope you can join us on October 12th to share your experiences and ideas of how we can improve transit accessibility in Sudbury!

Exercise your Musical Muscles! Yes, we all have musical muscles! They start to move, stretch and swing when we hear certain rhythms. Free yourself of physical tension as well as emotional stress with playful movement. There are no wrong moves. You may sit or stand, or switch between sitting and standing. It’s always your decision. Each class begins with a simple, physical warm-up so your muscles will have a better range of movement. Let's have some fun together! This  45-minute class is a hybrid program that runs for 6-weeks virtually on Zoom  and in-person at the CNIB GTA Community Hub every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. Eastern Time.

Join us for a blast from the past! Bring your friends and join us for a virtual game of family feud! Family Feud runs on Zoom on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Practice Power, Peace and Purpose. Sensei's will guide us through the one hour session and no prior experience is necessary. This program is open to children and youth ages 6-18. Please dress comfortably and bring a water bottle. Second Thursday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time at the CNIB Ottawa Community Hub. e

CNIB’s National LGBTQ+ youth group is an opportunity for LGBTQ+ identifying youth (ages 14-19) with sight loss to connect in a safe and supportive environment led by staff with lived experience. Join us as we explore intersectionality, learn from mentors, support each other and discuss common experiences and challenges of LGBTQ+ identifying youth with sight loss.

Join us to play games, chat, and make new friends. Please note that this program is for individuals between 10-14 years of age. The group meets on Zoom every Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be shared after registering. 

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. This group runs on Zoom, every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Pacific Time. Zoom information will be shared after registering.

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. 

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.

Come on out and join us for in person yoga at the Hub! Bring a yoga mat (or borrow one of ours), a towel, a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing. Toronto Yoga meets at the CNIB GTA Community Hub every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time. 

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

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.

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. The Guide Dog Handlers Chat Group meets on Zoom, biweekly on Friday from 1 to 2 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.

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 host Kelly MacDonald as he shares a blast from the past! Listen to all the old radio shows that made the genre so popular. Everything from mystery, comedy, westerns and holiday specific shows. Sit back and enjoy! Old Time Radio meets on Zoom, the first and third Sunday of every month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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. 

Come join us in Thunder Bay at the CNIB boardroom for a discussion on books you’ve read and share your recommended book list with the group. This monthly book club at CNIB Thunder Bay on the third Monday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time.

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.

What are YOU (a participant of CNIBLakeJoe@Home Virtual Programs) passionate about? We want you to share it with us in our new "Share and Tell" program! Share and Tell takes place every Monday (not including the first Monday of each month) from 3-4pm EDT.

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 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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.