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SUMMARY:Jan’s Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:WE WELCOME CAREGIVERS TO JOIN US THIS FALL FOR: \nJan’s Caregiver Information Sessions \nThe program\, conducted in biweekly 90-minute sessions will address the needs \nof caregivers by bringing them together in a relaxed setting to discuss common \nissues\, share ideas\, and find possible solutions to reduce the stress of caregiving. \nThis program is designed to be flexible\, allowing you to participate as you see fit. \n\nAcross four\, 90-minute sessions.\nOccurs every 2nd Wednesday.\n2 In-person & 2 Virtual.\n\nLOCATION: #101 – 235 Bastion Street\nTIME: 6:00PM-7:30PM (90 MINS EACH) \n\nWED Feb 05th – Zoom\nWED Feb 19th – In Person\nWED Mar 05th – Zoom\nWED Mar 19th – In Person
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/jans-caregiver-support-group-2/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Care Partner
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SUMMARY:Social Program: Mixed Media Collage
DESCRIPTION:We offer an in-person Social Program every Thursday morning that provides \nparticipants with a space to connect\, create and have fun with peers. \n  \n \nLimited spaces available. \nFor more information\, or to register for an event\, please contact Groups Program Coordinator\, Samantha. \nEmail:  Groups@nbis.ca \nText:     250-268-5760 \nCall:      250-753-5600 Ext. 7 \n  \n  \nSocial Program – March 2025\n\nWeek 1 – Mixed Media Collage\nLocation:   NBIS Office (#101-235 Bastion St. Nanaimo)\nDate:         Thursday\, March 6th  10:00am-12:00pm \n\nWeek 2 – Paper Mache Plant Pots\nLocation:  NBIS Office (#101-235 Bastion St. Nanaimo)\nDate:         Thursday\, March 13th  10:00am-12:00pm \n\nWeek 3 – Plant Pot Painting\nLocation:   NBIS Office (#101-235 Bastion St. Nanaimo)\nDate:         Thursday\, March 20th  10:00am-12:00pm \n  \nWeek 4 – Flower Potting & Pebble Painting\nLocation:   NBIS Office (#101-235 Bastion St. Nanaimo)\nDate:         Thursday\, March 27th  10:00am-12:00pm \n 
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/social-program/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Peer Support
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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SUMMARY:Breathing for Brain Health Public Workshop
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE JOIN US FOR A FREE WORKSHOP: “BREATHING FOR BRAIN HEALTH” with Tyler Huston \nLearn specific breathing techniques and exercises to retrain and restore functional breathing patterns that alleviate symptoms associated with brain injury and help improve cognitive function and overall health. Breathing disorders are unfortunately all too common in today’s society and often associated with brain injuries and other conditions that may impair our physical and mental health. \nBreath Control Therapy (BCT) can help:\nCalm anxiety\nManage pain\nRegulate emotions\nImprove sleep quality\nAssist focus and concentration\nBalance the nervous system\nBoost energy levels\nSpeed up injury recovery time\nSupport concussions and other brain injuries\nHow we breathe is how we feel. How we breathe is how we live. \n  \nEveryone is Welcome!
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/breathing-for-brain-health-public-workshop/
LOCATION:Bowen Park Complex – Room 1\, 500 Bowen Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NBIS Presentation,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T130000
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SUMMARY:(CANCELLED) Environmental Psychology: Nature\, Place\, and Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, this event has been cancelled but stay tuned as we hoping to rebook later on in the year!\n \nAre you having tough time finding your place after a brain injury? \nJoin us to discover how to create safe and supportive spaces for yourself\, learn how your environment can play a role in your own identity and mental health\, and harness the power of nature to enhance well-being. \n  \nIn this 1-hour Zoom presentation\, topics covered include: \n\nIntro to Environmental Psychology\nCreating supportive spaces in your daily life\nHow “Sense of place” can impact mental health\nBenefits of spending time in nature\nQ&A\n\nRegister today:  \n\nEmail: Groups@nbis.ca\nText: 250-268-5760\ncall: 250-753-5600 ext. 7
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/environmental-psychology-nature-place-and-well-being/
LOCATION:Zoom\, 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, 75007\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NBIS Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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CREATED:20250213T224706Z
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SUMMARY:Social Program: Paper Mache Plant Pots
DESCRIPTION:We offer an in-person Social Program every Thursday morning that provides \nparticipants with a space to connect\, create and have fun with peers. \n  \n \n  \nSocial Program – March 2025\n\nWeek 1 – Mixed Media Collage\nLocation:   NBIS Office (#101-235 Bastion St. Nanaimo)\nDate:         Thursday\, March 6th  10:00am-12:00pm \n\nWeek 2 – Paper Mache Plant Pots\nLocation:  NBIS Office (#101-235 Bastion St. Nanaimo)\nDate:         Thursday\, March 13th  10:00am-12:00pm \n\nWeek 3 – Plant Pot Painting\nLocation:   NBIS Office (#101-235 Bastion St. Nanaimo)\nDate:         Thursday\, March 20th  10:00am-12:00pm \n  \nWeek 4 – Flower Potting & Pebble Painting\nLocation:   NBIS Office (#101-235 Bastion St. Nanaimo)\nDate:         Thursday\, March 27th  10:00am-12:00pm \n  \n  \nPlease register as spaces are limited.\nFor more information or to register please contact Groups Program Coordinator\, Samantha. \nEmail:  Groups@nbis.ca \nText:     250-268-5760 \nCall:      250-753-5600 Ext. 7
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/social-program-2025-03-13/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Peer Support
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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SUMMARY:Jan’s Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:WE WELCOME CAREGIVERS TO JOIN US THIS FALL FOR: \nJan’s Caregiver Information Sessions \nThe program\, conducted in biweekly 90-minute sessions will address the needs \nof caregivers by bringing them together in a relaxed setting to discuss common \nissues\, share ideas\, and find possible solutions to reduce the stress of caregiving. \nThis program is designed to be flexible\, allowing you to participate as you see fit. \n\nAcross four\, 90-minute sessions.\nOccurs every 2nd Wednesday.\n2 In-person & 2 Virtual.\n\nLOCATION: #101 – 235 Bastion Street\nTIME: 6:00PM-7:30PM (90 MINS EACH) \n\nWED Feb 05th – Zoom\nWED Feb 19th – In Person\nWED Mar 05th – Zoom\nWED Mar 19th – In Person
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/jans-caregiver-support-group-2/2025-03-19/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Care Partner
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T231220Z
UID:21917-1742464800-1742472000@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Social Program: Plant Pot Painting
DESCRIPTION:We offer an in-person Social Program every Thursday morning that provides \nparticipants with a space to connect\, create and have fun with peers. \n  \n \n  \nSocial Program – March 2025\n\nWeek 1 – Mixed Media Collage\nLocation:   NBIS Office (#101-235 Bastion St. Nanaimo)\nDate:         Thursday\, March 6th  10:00am-12:00pm \n\nWeek 2 – Paper Mache Plant Pots\nLocation:  NBIS Office (#101-235 Bastion St. Nanaimo)\nDate:         Thursday\, March 13th  10:00am-12:00pm \n\nWeek 3 – Plant Pot Painting\nLocation:   NBIS Office (#101-235 Bastion St. Nanaimo)\nDate:         Thursday\, March 20th  10:00am-12:00pm \n  \nWeek 4 – Flower Potting & Pebble Painting\nLocation:   NBIS Office (#101-235 Bastion St. Nanaimo)\nDate:         Thursday\, March 27th  10:00am-12:00pm \n  \n  \nPlease register as spaces are limited.\nFor more information or to register please contact Groups Program Coordinator\, Samantha. \nEmail:  Groups@nbis.ca \nText:     250-268-5760 \nCall:      250-753-5600 Ext. 7
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/social-program-2025-03-20/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Peer Support
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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UID:21934-1742983200-1742986800@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Move & Stretch Class
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URL:https://nbis.ca/event/move-stretch-class-2025-03-26/2025-03-26/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Peer Support
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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SUMMARY:Social Program: Flower Potting & Pebble Painting
DESCRIPTION:We offer an in-person Social Program every Thursday morning that provides\nparticipants with a space to connect\, create and have fun with peers.\n  \n \n  \nSocial Program – March 2025\n\nWeek 1 – Mixed Media Collage\nLocation:   NBIS Office (#101-235 Bastion St. Nanaimo)\nDate:         Thursday\, March 6th  10:00am-12:00pm \n\nWeek 2 – Paper Mache Plant Pots\nLocation:  NBIS Office (#101-235 Bastion St. Nanaimo)\nDate:         Thursday\, March 13th  10:00am-12:00pm \n\nWeek 3 – Plant Pot Painting\nLocation:   NBIS Office (#101-235 Bastion St. Nanaimo)\nDate:         Thursday\, March 20th  10:00am-12:00pm \n  \nWeek 4 – Flower Potting & Pebble Painting\nLocation:   NBIS Office (#101-235 Bastion St. Nanaimo)\nDate:         Thursday\, March 27th  10:00am-12:00pm \n\nFor more information or to register\, please contact Groups Program Coordinator\, Samantha.\nEmail:  Groups@nbis.ca \nText:     250-268-5760 \nCall:      250-753-5600 Ext. 7
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/social-program-2025-03-27/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Peer Support
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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