Contributed by Stella Li, Communications, Marketing, and Research Special Projects Worker

Things are heating up this summer and we would like to invite you to five summer community parties! Below you will find five community parties that are a great way to get persons served, community members, and team members engaged in exciting activities together. Through collaboration they are able to strengthen relationships with one another.

 

Aegis West Drum Circle Event “Keep the Beat”| Friday, July 19 from 11:30am – 1pm

Drum roll please… Keep the beat with us on Friday, July 19 from 11:30am-1pm at Queens Park Bandstand in New Westminster. Aegis is bringing back their annual community drumming circle event. Not only is this a free event, but all ages are welcome, and no previous experience is necessary! For more information, please call 604-522-5524.

 

Buddy Club Playland | Thursday, July 25 from 11am – 3pm

Summer is in full swing and the Buddy Club is headed to Playland! This club is great for individuals looking to expand their social horizons and introduce a little more fun into their lives. Meet a buddy, bring a buddy, be a buddy!

Join their next big adventure on Thursday, July 25 from 11am-3pm. Cost is $38 at the gate, but you can also find $5 off coupons at various stores around town. Please RSVP to Teena at 604-317-5002.

Plus, the Buddy Club Drop In July schedule is live! Take a stroll through the park, make your own herb garden plant, and whip up a delicious Italian dinner this month! Every Thursday, drop by 321 6th St. New West from 4-8pm and join in on these free and low cost activities. July drop in details can be found here.

 

Limitless Community BBQ | Thursday, August 1 from 11am – 2pm

Summer will be sizzling on the first of August with our Limitless program BBQ extravaganza. Join us for a fun event filled with refreshments, games, and even face painting! We hope to see you on August 1 from 11am-2pm at Norquay Park in Vancouver.

Keep an eye out for a special Bee Awareness feature! Learn facts and take a turn on our bee trivia wheel for your chance to win buzz-worthy prizes.

 

Aegis West Carnival | Friday, August 16 from 10:30am-2pm

Come one, come all, as the highly anticipated Aegis West Carnival is back for another year! Join us at Sapperton Park in New Westminster on Friday, August 16 from 10:30am – 2pm for a day you won’t forget. There will be lots of free food, live music, and much more!

For more information, please call 604-522-5524.

 

posAbilities’ Picnic in the Park | Thursday, August 22 from 3pm – 7pm

It is that time of the year again! Join us for our annual Picnic in the Park. Catch some sun with us on Thursday, August 22 from 3pm-7pm at Central Park. Whip up a yummy potluck dish with your program and head over to the park for some BBQ and bonding. Don’t forget to grab your friends and family with you! Prepare yourselves for an afternoon of food, music, and celebrating with the beautiful people of posAbilities. Mark your calendars…it’s going to be posAtively wonderful!

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Pam Balog at 778-945-3354 or pbalog@posAbilities.ca.