Upcoming Events

This meetup is for current students in their final years of study at W. Ross Macdonald School or recent alumni. Youth ages 17 to 25 looking for an opportunity to stay connected with their WRMS peers can register to take part in our inclusive and safe monthly hangout space. This group meets on the third Thursday of every month from 7:30 to 8 :30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration. 

Get all the news you can use about CNIB Lake Joe as we read the April issue of the "Let's Go: CNIB Lake Joe" e-newsletter. This group is in addition to our regular Reading Room session and will be held April 21 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 

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. 

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.

Things are looking up! Join me in '23 makes a stop in Burlington at Climbers Rock! Ever interested in trying indoor rock climbing – or interested in looking to get back on the wall? We have a limited number of spots for 20 climbers, this can include athletes with vision loss, and a sighted buddy, who can act as your guide, if you so choose. Or if you have someone who just wants to stay on the ground and act as your extra set of eyes to help you get off the wall, we encourage you to bring them as well. Join us for Indoor Rock Climbing at Climbers Rock on Saturday, April 22 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

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.

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. Zoom information will be shared after registering.

This session is for youth between ages 15 to 30 and will focus on teaching you a variety of skills which will enable you to craft an excellent resume and cover letter for yourself. The intention of this workshop is to empower you to create a resume and cover letter that is personal, focused and catered to your own unique skills and experiences. A strong understanding of these topics will allow you to effectively communicate the reasons why you are a good fit for the job you are applying to. These skills will be key in creating a resume and cover letter that will stand out from the crowd, and make a great first impression to potential employers. This Come to Work program meets on Zoom, Monday, April 24th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern.

Enjoy this four-week active living series where you can focus on stretching and strengthening your muscles in a way that's safe and fun.

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.

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.

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.

Come and join Luc monthly to prepare different dishes you can eat yourself or share with family and friends. For a truly interactive experience, Luc welcomes you to cook and bake along with him in the comfort of our own kitchen! With an ILS often in attendance, bring along your questions as you might just learn a new trick to help you out. Cooking with Luc is hosted on Zoom, the fourth Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Understanding, support, mentorship and advice when you need it most. Struggling with the emotional challenges of sight loss? We're here for you. Join us for monthly discussions about ssues that are important to one another. The group is a way to support those with vision loss to socialize and enjoy the company of those who understand what it is like to live with vision loss. This group meets via teleconference on the last Tuesday of every month from 1 to 2 p.m. CT. 

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.

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.

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.

This Coffee Club is open to CNIB participants in the London area who would like to meet for laughter, information sharing, and friendly support. Join in for coffee, the chance to share and meet other people who are experiencing sight loss. Meet CNIB team members who may just pop by to say hi. The London Coffee Club meets at the CNIB London Community Hub on fourth Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time.

This 6-week series focuses on what we "can" do and more specifically how to go about it. We can all face frustrations and encounter things that seem impossible, out of reach or just too daunting to even attempt. But that doesn't mean they can't be done! At Never Say Never, every week we'll present two common "frustrations" we all face and, as a group, we'll problem solve them. This program visit meets on Zoom, every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12 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.

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.

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.

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.

Calling all music lovers! If you have a passion for music and enjoy some fun competition, join us for a game of Music Trivia. The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.  Zoom information will be provided after registering. 

Join our community of parents supporting parents in the monthly meetings of the CNIB/OPVIC Group. This Ontario-based group is open to parents across Canada who want to be active in the development of their child with vision loss. Attendees will share best practices and we will hear from TVI’s (Teachers for the Visually Impaired or Itinerant Teachers) and other special guests. Be part of an exciting and supportive community and meet other parents working toward the same goals.

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.

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.

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.

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 and up. 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.

Get pumped and prepped for sports activities at CNIB Lake Joe...and within your community. During this series, we'll talk about different sports/activities, how to play them and adapt them as needed.

This session is for youth between ages 15 to 30. A successful hiring process begins with a successful interview. You can attract suitable opportunities with the appropriate techniques while eliminating bias and emotion from the selection process. The emergence of a new generation of candidates makes now an ideal time to refresh or learn interviewing skills. The purpose of this session is to provide you with practical strategies for preparing for and participating in job interviews, in addition to explaining how to determine the purpose of the interview, setting clear expectations up front, and asking practical questions. This Come to Work program meets on Zoom, Thursday, April 27th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern.

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.

Sometimes our futures can be hard to imagine. High-School. College. University. Trade School. Master’s Degree. PHD. Internships. Placements. Summer Jobs. Professional Associations. First Jobs. Careers. Moving up the ladder. Transitioning Careers. It's enough to make your head spin! Listening to a successful person with a shared experience can be a source of motivation and inspiration. The Learning Academy is pleased to present our new monthly youth-oriented talk, the Career Voices Speaker Series.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

Meet Robyn Rennie, a local artist with sight loss who believes art is for everyone. At this month's Curiosity Corner, Monday, May 1 from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time, she'll talk about how she creates art with sight loss AND makes it accessible for people who are blind or partially sighted. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 

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.