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SUMMARY:Client Coffee Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Join in on our Coffee Drop-in group program for NBIS clients happening all Monday afternoons that the office is open! This is an informal get together and a great opportunity to get out of the house and connect with others. \n📅 When:    Every Monday\n⏰ Time:     1:30pm – 3:00pm\n📍 Where:   101-235 Bastion Street Nanaimo\, BC \n\n\n  \nIf interested\, please contact our Groups Program Coordinator\, Samantha: \nEmail –   groups@nbis.ca\nPhone –  250-753-5600 ext. 7\nText –      250-268-5760
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/client-coffee-drop-in-2/2026-01-05/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Peer Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20221201T223844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T233438Z
UID:19251-1765983600-1765989000@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:NBIS Festive Open House
DESCRIPTION:You are Invited! \nFestive Open House \nWednesday\, December 17th\, 2025 \n3-4:30pm \nJoin us for light refreshments and holiday cheer. \nEveryone Welcome! \nQuestions?  Please contact: community@nbis.ca
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/nbis-festive-open-house/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20240926T184026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T181220Z
UID:22706-1765447200-1765454400@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Social Program: Gingerbread Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:The NBIS Social Program is an in-person member get together every Thursday morning  \nthat provides participants with a space to connect\, create and have fun with peers. \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  \nThe NBIS Social Program is funded by the BC Brain Injury Alliance.
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/social-program-2-2025-05-01-2025-06-12-2025-10-30-2025-11-27-2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Peer Support,Wellness Group Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20240926T184026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T180553Z
UID:22705-1764842400-1764849600@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Social Program: Bingo
DESCRIPTION:The NBIS Social Program is an in-person member get together every Thursday morning  \nthat provides participants with a space to connect\, create and have fun with peers. \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  \nThe NBIS Social Program is funded by the BC Brain Injury Alliance.
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/social-program-2-2025-05-01-2025-06-12-2025-10-30-2025-11-27-2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Peer Support,Wellness Group Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20251027T171732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T204934Z
UID:22777-1764586800-1764590400@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Healthy Boundaries: With Dating
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/healthy-boundaries-2025-12-01/
LOCATION:Zoom\, 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, 75007\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop,Peer Support,Wellness Group Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20251027T165828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165828Z
UID:22728-1764093600-1764100800@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Vision and Brain Injury
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/november/
LOCATION:Beban Park Social Centre – Room 1\, 2300 Bowen Rd\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9T 3K7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250915T225633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T180137Z
UID:22622-1763463600-1763467200@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Leaving a Legacy: Planned Giving in 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/leaving-a-legacy-planned-giving-in-2025/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop,Fundraising Event,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20251027T171732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T204227Z
UID:22776-1763377200-1763380800@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Healthy Boundaries: With Family & Friends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/healthy-boundaries-2025-11-17/
LOCATION:Zoom\, 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, 75007\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop,Peer Support,Wellness Group Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20251027T171732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T203618Z
UID:22731-1762167600-1762171200@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Healthy Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/healthy-boundaries/2025-11-03/
LOCATION:Zoom\, 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, 75007\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop,Peer Support,Wellness Group Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20240926T184026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T183219Z
UID:22092-1761818400-1761825600@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Social Program: Halloween Craft
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe NBIS Social Program is an in-person member get together every Thursday morning  \nthat provides participants with a space to connect\, create and have fun with peers. \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  \nThe NBIS Social Program is funded by the BC Brain Injury Alliance.
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/social-program-2-2025-05-01-2025-06-12-2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Peer Support,Wellness Group Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20240731T162614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T222650Z
UID:21082-1759496400-1759510800@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:5th Annual Toss the Boss
DESCRIPTION:Toss The Boss is an annual bungy jumping event presented by the Nanaimo Brain Injury Society (NBIS). \nJoin us on October 3rd\, 2025\, at WildPlay Nanaimo for the opportunity to watch your boss jump off a bridge! (with a bungy cable attached of course!) \nGet your company team ready and start fundraising early for this exciting event! \nLocal and corporate businesses of any kind are welcome to participate\, and each company team must fundraise a minimum of $1000. Don’t stop fundraising there…  prizes will be awarded to the top fundraising team! \nAll proceeds raised will go towards supporting\, educating\, and advocating for adults with acquired brain injuries and their families\, as well as increasing community awareness. Your donation will go towards funding the comprehensive set of programs at NBIS and help us to continue to offer a safe and welcoming space for brain injury survivors – a home away from home. \n  \nFor more information or to register your team go to: https://tosstheboss.ca/
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/4th-annual-toss-the-boss/
LOCATION:Wildplay Nanaimo\, 35 Nanaimo River Rd\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9X 1S5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250723T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250723T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250213T223039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T223039Z
UID:22542-1753277400-1753281000@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesday: Move & Stretch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/chair-yoga-2-2025-04-02/2025-07-23/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Peer Support,Wellness Group Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250709T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250709T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250213T223039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T212624Z
UID:21930-1752067800-1752071400@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesday: Move & Stretch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/chair-yoga-2-2025-04-02/2025-07-09/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Peer Support,Wellness Group Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250317T225115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T225237Z
UID:22126-1749664800-1749670200@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Jan’s Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:WE WELCOME CAREGIVERS TO JOIN US THIS SPRING FOR: \n  \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 six\, 90-minute sessions.\nOccurs every 2nd Wednesday.\n3 In-person & 3 Virtual.\n\n  \nLOCATION: #101 – 235 Bastion Street\nTIME: 6:00PM-7:30PM (90 MINS EACH) \n\n\nWed April 02 – Zoom \nWed April 16 – in person \nWed April 30 – Zoom \nWed May 14 – In Person \nWed May 28 – Zoom \nWed June 11 – In Person \n\n\n  \nPlease register with our Groups Program Coordinator\, Samantha:\nText – 250-268-5760\nCall – 250-753-5600 Ext. 7\nEmail – groups@nbis.ca
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/jans-caregiver-support-group-3/2025-06-11/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Counselling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250317T225115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T225237Z
UID:22125-1748455200-1748460600@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Jan’s Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:WE WELCOME CAREGIVERS TO JOIN US THIS SPRING FOR: \n  \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 six\, 90-minute sessions.\nOccurs every 2nd Wednesday.\n3 In-person & 3 Virtual.\n\n  \nLOCATION: #101 – 235 Bastion Street\nTIME: 6:00PM-7:30PM (90 MINS EACH) \n\n\nWed April 02 – Zoom \nWed April 16 – in person \nWed April 30 – Zoom \nWed May 14 – In Person \nWed May 28 – Zoom \nWed June 11 – In Person \n\n\n  \nPlease register with our Groups Program Coordinator\, Samantha:\nText – 250-268-5760\nCall – 250-753-5600 Ext. 7\nEmail – groups@nbis.ca
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/jans-caregiver-support-group-3/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Counselling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250317T225115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T225237Z
UID:22124-1747245600-1747251000@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Jan’s Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:WE WELCOME CAREGIVERS TO JOIN US THIS SPRING FOR: \n  \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 six\, 90-minute sessions.\nOccurs every 2nd Wednesday.\n3 In-person & 3 Virtual.\n\n  \nLOCATION: #101 – 235 Bastion Street\nTIME: 6:00PM-7:30PM (90 MINS EACH) \n\n\nWed April 02 – Zoom \nWed April 16 – in person \nWed April 30 – Zoom \nWed May 14 – In Person \nWed May 28 – Zoom \nWed June 11 – In Person \n\n\n  \nPlease register with our Groups Program Coordinator\, Samantha:\nText – 250-268-5760\nCall – 250-753-5600 Ext. 7\nEmail – groups@nbis.ca
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/jans-caregiver-support-group-3/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Counselling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250514T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250514T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250219T003511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T172643Z
UID:21932-1747229400-1747233000@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Move & Stretch Class
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/move-stretch-class/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250317T225115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T225237Z
UID:22123-1746036000-1746041400@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Jan’s Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:WE WELCOME CAREGIVERS TO JOIN US THIS SPRING FOR: \n  \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 six\, 90-minute sessions.\nOccurs every 2nd Wednesday.\n3 In-person & 3 Virtual.\n\n  \nLOCATION: #101 – 235 Bastion Street\nTIME: 6:00PM-7:30PM (90 MINS EACH) \n\n\nWed April 02 – Zoom \nWed April 16 – in person \nWed April 30 – Zoom \nWed May 14 – In Person \nWed May 28 – Zoom \nWed June 11 – In Person \n\n\n  \nPlease register with our Groups Program Coordinator\, Samantha:\nText – 250-268-5760\nCall – 250-753-5600 Ext. 7\nEmail – groups@nbis.ca
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/jans-caregiver-support-group-3/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Counselling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250317T225115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T225237Z
UID:22122-1744826400-1744831800@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Jan’s Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:WE WELCOME CAREGIVERS TO JOIN US THIS SPRING FOR: \n  \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 six\, 90-minute sessions.\nOccurs every 2nd Wednesday.\n3 In-person & 3 Virtual.\n\n  \nLOCATION: #101 – 235 Bastion Street\nTIME: 6:00PM-7:30PM (90 MINS EACH) \n\n\nWed April 02 – Zoom \nWed April 16 – in person \nWed April 30 – Zoom \nWed May 14 – In Person \nWed May 28 – Zoom \nWed June 11 – In Person \n\n\n  \nPlease register with our Groups Program Coordinator\, Samantha:\nText – 250-268-5760\nCall – 250-753-5600 Ext. 7\nEmail – groups@nbis.ca
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/jans-caregiver-support-group-3/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Counselling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250317T225115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T225237Z
UID:22116-1743616800-1743622200@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Jan’s Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:WE WELCOME CAREGIVERS TO JOIN US THIS SPRING FOR: \n  \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 six\, 90-minute sessions.\nOccurs every 2nd Wednesday.\n3 In-person & 3 Virtual.\n\n  \nLOCATION: #101 – 235 Bastion Street\nTIME: 6:00PM-7:30PM (90 MINS EACH) \n\n\nWed April 02 – Zoom \nWed April 16 – in person \nWed April 30 – Zoom \nWed May 14 – In Person \nWed May 28 – Zoom \nWed June 11 – In Person \n\n\n  \nPlease register with our Groups Program Coordinator\, Samantha:\nText – 250-268-5760\nCall – 250-753-5600 Ext. 7\nEmail – groups@nbis.ca
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/jans-caregiver-support-group-3/2025-04-02/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Counselling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250213T224706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T232450Z
UID:21919-1743069600-1743076800@nbis.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250219T003511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T212858Z
UID:21934-1742983200-1742986800@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Move & Stretch Class
DESCRIPTION:
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250213T224706Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250213T224706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T230203Z
UID:21915-1741860000-1741867200@nbis.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250128T182510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T234345Z
UID:21872-1741698000-1741701600@nbis.ca
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:Community Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250306T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20231004T211848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T001520Z
UID:20016-1741285800-1741291200@nbis.ca
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:Community Workshop,Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nbis.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/round.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250213T224706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T234430Z
UID:21913-1741255200-1741262400@nbis.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250128T172250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T235259Z
UID:21867-1740650400-1740657600@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Social Program: Macrame
DESCRIPTION:The Nanaimo Brain Injury Society offers an in-person Social Program every Thursday                                                                                      morning that provides participants with a space to connect\, create and have fun with peers. \n  \nSpaces 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 \n  \n  \nSocial Program – November\n\nWeek 1 – Puzzle Cafe\nLocation:   NBIS Office\nDate:         Thursday\, February 06th 10:00am-12:00pm \n  \nWeek 2 – Pictionary\nLocation:   100 Museum Way\, Nanaimo V9R 5G4\nDate:         Thursday\, February 13th 10:00am-12:00pm \n  \nWeek 3 – Music Session\nLocation:   100 Museum Way\, Nanaimo V9R 5G4\nDate:         Wednesday\, February 19th 10:00am-12:00pm \n  \nWeek 3 – Dip Painting\nLocation:   NBIS Office\nDate:         Thursday\, February 20th 10:00am-12:00pm \n  \nWeek 4 – Macrame\nLocation:   NBIS Office\nDate:         Thursday\, February 27th 1:30pm-3:00pm \n 
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/winter-social-program-2025-02-27/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250128T172250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T235227Z
UID:21866-1740045600-1740052800@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Winter Social Program
DESCRIPTION:The Nanaimo Brain Injury Society offers an in-person Social Program every Thursday                                                                                      morning that provides participants with a space to connect\, create and have fun with peers. \n  \nSpaces 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 \n  \n  \nSocial Program – November\n\nWeek 1 – Puzzle Cafe\nLocation:   NBIS Office\nDate:         Thursday\, February 06th 10:00am-12:00pm \n  \nWeek 2 – Pictionary\nLocation:   100 Museum Way\, Nanaimo V9R 5G4\nDate:         Thursday\, February 13th 10:00am-12:00pm \n  \nWeek 3 – Music Session\nLocation:   100 Museum Way\, Nanaimo V9R 5G4\nDate:         Wednesday\, February 19th 10:00am-12:00pm \n  \nWeek 3 – Dip Painting\nLocation:   NBIS Office\nDate:         Thursday\, February 20th 10:00am-12:00pm \n  \nWeek 4 – Macrame\nLocation:   NBIS Office\nDate:         Thursday\, February 27th 1:30pm-3:00pm \n 
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/winter-social-program-2025-02-20/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064610
CREATED:20250213T003641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T000559Z
UID:21886-1739989800-1739995200@nbis.ca
SUMMARY:Brain Health Across the Lifespan
DESCRIPTION:Brain Health Across the Lifespan: A Presentation by Dr. Laura Booi \n  \nBio: Dr. Laura Booi is a brain health consultant and a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Dementia Research at Leeds Beckett University in the UK. Her work focuses on brain health equity and the promotion of inclusive policies\, creative engagement and unique outputs to support awareness about brain health and improve quality of life across the lifespan- from early adulthood to older age. \nDescription: Don’t miss this engaging and informative public presentation on how we can all take steps toward a healthier brain! \nJoin Dr. Laura Booi as she shares insights on reducing dementia risk and improving brain health at every stage of life. Dr. Booi’s latest research\, the Next Generation (NextGen) Brain Health Study\, explores young adult brain health (ages 18-39) as a new opportunity for dementia prevention. This international initiative aims to identify key risk and resilience factors that shape lifelong brain health. \nCo-presented by: Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, Nanaimo Youth Services Association\, and Eden Gardens. \n  \nEveryone welcome \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/brain-health-across-the-lifespan/
LOCATION:Beban Park Social Centre – Room 1\, 2300 Bowen Rd\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9T 3K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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