CNIB Lake Joe

Upcoming Events

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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Lake Joe Choir

Lift your voice and connect with others through the joy of singing. Join our vibrant online choir community on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Coffee Break

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. 
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Reading Room

Sit back and relax in our virtual reading room and let the CNIB Lake Joe team share articles and stories of interest. Reading Room meets on the first Friday of every month from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Afternoon Games

Book some time to play today! Join us on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Audiobook Alley

If you like being read to or listening to audiobooks, then this program is for you! Each week, we will be listening to multiple chapters of a community-selected, family-friendly audiobook and chat about it! Join us Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern Time.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: The Lounge (ages 20+)

Friday nights are fun...and easy! We're hosting a special monthly get-together for adults ages 20+ who simply want to hangout and chat.  Zoom information will be provided after registering. 
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CNIB Lake Joe: Counsellor-in-Training (ages 15-18) - Sold Out

Mix work and play while building your resume and gaining essential, hands-on job experience in this extended 2-week program!
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Campfire - a family-friendly program

Gather 'round for campfire, a cozy and inclusive event for families to come together and enjoy the magic of camp traditions...no tents required! This group meets Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Talent Show

Who's got talent? You do! Join us on alternating Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Eastern Time to perform (if you wish) and/or enjoy the talents of fellow attendees.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Drama Club

Get in on the act with CNIB Lake Joe's virtual Drama Club! This program allows you to explore the arts and let your creative side shine through drama and improv activities. Join us on alternating Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: After School Special (for children & youth)

Join us for After School Special, a vibrant and welcoming program designed specifically for children and youth living with sight loss. Offered the third Thursday of the month from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, it will give everyone the chance to keep connections with camp friends - or friends they haven't met yet - strong.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Curiosity Corner: Staying Stafe

We'll be chatting with a police officer about "stranger danger," fraud, and a typical day-in-the-life of a police officer.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Reading Room - "Let's Go: CNIB Lake Joe" e-newsletter

Get all the news you can use about CNIB Lake Joe as we read the October 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 Friday, October 17th from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: All About Birds

In this new program, we will be covering a different topic relating to CNIB Lake Joe! Whether you're new to Lake Joe or a seasoned camper, join us for videos, special guests, and updates the third Monday of each month, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Curiosity Corner: Property Prep

Join Justin, CNIB Lake Joe property assistant, to learn about what goes into keeping the property at Lake Joe in tiptop shape, and what keeps him busy in the off-season. Join us Monday, November 3 from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: All Things Lake Joe

In this new program, we will be covering a different topic relating to CNIB Lake Joe! Whether you're new to Lake Joe or a seasoned camper, join us for videos, special guests, and updates the third Monday of each month, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Eastern.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Let's Make a Mural - Wonderful Winter

In this session, we will be making a digital mural together to get us in the spirit for the winter holidays. No skills required! Join us Thursday, November27 from 12pm to 1pm Eastern Time.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Curiosity Corner: CNIB's Children's Charter

Every child deserves the support they need to thrive in school and life. Ben Akuoko, Program Lead, Advocacy & Accessible Community Engagement will talk about CNIB's Children's Charter and describe ways we all can help move the needle for children with sight loss. Join us Monday, December 1 from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Holiday Message Workshop

Join us Tuesday, December 4th at noon (Eastern) to record warm holiday messages that will be sent to our wonderful community of volunteers, donors and staff!
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Lake Joe Cooking Show

Join Taylor G as she makes a holiday treat and describes every step along the way! Join us Monday, December 15 from 11am to 12 noon Eastern Time.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Holiday Reading Room

What better way to relax and enjoy the spirit of the season than to curl up with a good book. Join volunteer Jess who will be reading her favourite holiday stories from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Curiosity Corner

Keep curious and engaged with lifelong learning. In this monthly session we will be inviting special guests and experts to inform and inspire us on a variety of interesting topics! Join us the first Monday of the month  from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering.