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“ t h e v o i c e o f t h e l o w e r m a i n l a n d c h a p t e r ”Summer 2006

“Why hasn’t this been done before?” Ellen Frank keeps hearing. Theretired travel agent has become a travel writer. In “Sticks & Wheels: aGuide to Accessible Travel on the Lower Sunshine Coast,” she ratespertinent aspects of life there. She starts with tips on getting there andgetting around once in this area. Ellen uses a legend to show who cango where from “slow walkers” to full-time wheelchair users. She checksout restaurants, accommodation, recreation, arts and culture. And blessher, the ever-important toilets get their own chapter. All the while, Ellen’ssmile and wry wit shine through. As she says, “I know beyond a doubtthat it is harder to get around with limited mobility, but life is just tooboring when you’re stuck at home.” The advice in this spiral-boundbook - which then stays open - starts at the Langdale Ferry terminaland goes to Earls Cove, or as she calls it, “The Great Beyond.”

Curious? Check out www.sticksandwheels.com, or meet Ellen at herbook launch at the Vancouver Public Library at 7 pm on Tuesday, June13th.

Bonnie Gies graduated from San Jose State University in her nativeCalifornia with a BA in art. She taught for several years in San LuisObispo before moving to British Columbia in 1973. Bonnie hasworked in a variety of two and three-dimensional medias over theyears, always looking for a new creative challenge. Her work haswon many awards and been featured in galleries such as the RoyalBritish Columbia Museum and the Chateau Laurier.Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1993, Bonnie found itincreasingly difficult to continue her artwork. Needing a creativeoutlet she began producing digital paintings in 2000. Self taught,Bonnie found her computer allowed the artistic expression shealways desired.

In 2005, with the help of her daughter Brook, Bonnie started a small notecard business called Leavesn’ Lillies. These cards showcase some of her favorite work.

Interested in seeing samples or making a purchase? E-mail Bonnie at squirrels@dccnet.com or callBrook at 604.253.6575

Labours of Love: by elaine foley, brenda worthington,& brook gies

Ellen

Bonnie

Passions Adapted

photo by duane burnett

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from the editor

Leila Afsharimanesh was born in Tehran Iran and immigrated to Canada 6 years ago. She graduatedfrom the University of Art in Tehran, where she learned to paint and sculpt. Leila started paintingwhen she was 12 years old. Her art work gives her a medium to tell her story and communicate withothers. Leila was an extremely dedicated and committed artist until she got her first major MS attack,which ultimately led to her diagnosis. Difficulties focusing often set her artwork aside. Instead, shetrained to do hair and makeup, and volunteered to paint faces at the first annual family picnic.

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Leila

Slowly but surely Leila is bringing art back into her life. She has missed the happiness and balancethat it gives her. Her apartment is filled with her works. When asked if she would sell any of them,

she replied that it would be difficult, as each piece holds aspecial part of her and is like one of her children.

Leila is hoping to work with children, teaching and learningfrom them. She says that they are the natural artists of theworld.Intrigued? Email Leila at leila_afshari1973@yahoo.ca

leila and danielle rippingalepictured together at last year’sfamily picnic

Fly by the seat of your pants, and go on a wing and a prayer were once mottoes for me. As mymobility affected my ‘adventures’, spontaneity slowly became a thing of the past. Jumping in the carfor a spree was no more. Weekend trips on a whim were less fun; accessible hotel rooms had to bebooked in advance. I gave in to a mindset that made me feel like my own grandma. A recentexperience made me realize how my attitude had shifted and sparked that old feeling again.

Friends invited us to join them for the weekend while they were camping on the Olympic Peninsula inWashington State. My form of camping is in less than a four-star hotel, as the old joke goes. We justmissed the 7:15 p.m. ferry to Port Townsend, and began our hotel search at 10:30. I felt exhilarated,nervous and free. It’s a quaint, old town with beautiful, but tiny hotels. A very kind clerk phonedaround for a room where the wheelchair could fit through the bathroom door. She found a beautiful,accessible room overlooking the water. A full moon shone in the window, creating an unforgettablescene.

We spent the next day around a campfire, coincidentally beside a very accessible washroom.Unplanned…

The awareness of that feeling is back and this time is not getting away. Sometimes I may have toplan my spontaneity but not every time. Little spur of the moment things in everyday life? You bet. Ifeel younger already.

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voicesIf, by chance, you happen tobe on the seawall at FalseCreek early on a Saturdayafternoon you just might catcha glimpse of a dragon boatfilled with a cheerful team,their coach and steersmanpaddling towards ScienceWorld. Like many other dragonboat teams they are traininghard for the ALCAN DragonBoat Regatta and the ALCANDragon Boat Festival. Thesepromising paddlers are peoplewith Multiple Sclerosis alongwith some of their loyalfriends.

After assuring ourselves thatpeople living with MS couldindeed benefit from paddling,our first article appeared inShared Voices in hopes ofattracting the attention of ourreaders. We then approachedSerono, an MS drug company,who gladly gave us the start-up funds. With thissponsorship, we were able tojoin the False Creek Race andCanoe Club. The clubprovides us with the boat, acoach, a steersman, paddlesand life vests. After seeing thearticle in Shared Voices,others living with MS started tocontact us.

In November a few of us wereinvited to paddle with O2P, ateam of paddlers affected bykidney disease and requiringdialysis. From the first timeout, we loved the freedom of

being on the water and knewwe were hooked. Since thenwe haven’t looked back.

Now, with the aid of anassortment of canes, scooters,walkers and wheelchairs, wegather at the False CreekCommunity Centre at noon onSaturdays to greet our team,catch up on the week’s newsand do a few warm upexercises before getting on thewater. Our able-bodied friendsgather life vests and paddlesbefore assisting us down theramp to the water’s edge. Thejourney to the boat changeswith the tides: the lower thetide, the steeper and morechallenging the descent.

With the help of our coach, weare preparing for the ALCANRegatta on June 3. Followingthe Regatta is the ALCAN

Festival which will take placeJune 16, 17 and 18. Everyonewishing to cheer us on shouldplan to come to Science Worldthe weekends of the events.We will have a banner flyinghigh to announce ourpresence.

We believe we are the first MSDragon Boat Team in theworld. Our efforts will bringawareness to this chronicillness that affects many on theteam and more than 8,000people in British Columbia.We want others to know thatwe can live a full and activelife even though we strugglewith this mysterious diseasethat is Multiple Sclerosis.

We may be Off Balance, butwe are paddling in style! Comejoin us.

“Off Balance” and Paddling with the Team by sydney spraggs

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therapeutic & research issuesRobert Johnson is a graduateof the University of Torontoand has dedicated hisphysiotherapy practiceexclusively to NeurologicalPhysiotherapy. Initially, aftergraduating fromphysiotherapy he worked atToronto Rehab – LyndhurstCentre which is Canada’slargest centre for therehabilitation of individualswith spinal cord injuries.However, having completed aclinical rotation as a physiostudent in Vancouver, Robertwas interested in returning tobeautiful BC permanently andmade the move in 2001. Sincethen he has worked inNeuroscience Programs atUBC including the MS Clinic,Vancouver General and GFStrong rehab centre. Robertcurrently runs his own privatepractice on the North Shoreseeing clients with variousneurological conditions. As

well, with Sandy Brunhamretiring as physiotherapist atthe MS Clinic, Robert hasaccepted the position asSandy’s replacement. Roberthas been a temporaryreplacement for Sandy at theMS Clinic at UBC on numerousoccasions and has traveledwith the MS Clinic to Comox forthe last 3 years for the Clinic’sannual outreach day.

Robert has been involved inclinical teaching activities forphysiotherapy students inToronto and Vancouver. He isthe Past Chair of theVancouver NeuroScienceDivision Executive (a divisionof the national CanadianPhysiotherapy Association)which promotes NeurologicalPhysiotherapy in the LowerMainland. As well, Robert isactive in promoting theunderstanding of bodymovement and importance of

exercise for individualswith neurologicalconditions throughlectures to varioussupport groups.

Robert has spoken atthe various MS supportgroups on the NorthShore and hasparticipated in the MSWalk on the NorthShore with theSuccess MS supportgroup.Robert describes hisprincipal interest in

physiotherapy to be theanalysis of human movementespecially with respect tonervous system injury andmechanisms of compensatorymovement patterns. This, inconjunction with anunderstanding of theneurology behind movementcontrol allows therapeuticinterventions to be developedthat attempt to maximizemovement potential bychallenging musculoskeletaland neural plasticity. In manycases compensatorymovement is unavoidable;however, they often areassociated with secondaryconsequences such as pain orchanges in muscle tone.Analyzing compensatorymovement strategies can helpto identify the source ofdifficulties with pain or alteredmuscle tone and then specificinterventions can address theunderlying issue. Sometimesbraces or assistive devicescan be useful to help with this.

Robert is always keen tospread the words that assistpeople in understanding theirbody, changes that may behappening and tools and tricksto maximize the body’spotential. Robert is a firmbeliever in the benefits ofNeuroPhysiotherapy forpeople with nervous systeminjuries and strives forexcellence for himself and hisclients.

Guest Speaker at upcoming AGM by robert johnsonedited by gloria kabele

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helping ourselvesMy first symptoms of MS werefatigue and balance problems.Fatigue was challenging butfalling hurt - physically andpsychologically. Twelve years ofballet and four of gymnasticsmade no difference when Istarted falling from my MS. WithMS when I turned or stubbed myfoot on a crack in the sidewalk,I would go down. I couldn’t rightmyself or readjust mycentre of gravity. It waslike being on a four inchbalance beam where amis-step means you falloff the beam.

With MS it seems thatthe whole surface of theworld is my beam. Thefeeling of betrayal andabandonment of mybody were significant.In fact, I remember therelief I felt when I startedto use a cane.Neighbours no longerlooked aghast when I felloutside my home nordropped off notices of AAmeetings.

There is little good to sayabout falling. When you haveMS I think we should be givenan honorary B.F.A.(Bachelor ofFalling Alot). We could allgraduate together and becareful as we cross thestage.Despite having grabbars installed everywhere athome I manage to be just anarms length away from one

when I go down.I no longeruse phrases like “fall in love”,“fall asleep” or “fall fromgrace.” I have no interest inseeing Niagara Falls. I wincein empathy when I read of“falling vacancy rates”, “fallingprices”, or “falling interestrates.”Now, I have tried to bephilosophical about thischange and try to remember

that when I’m on the floorthere is no way to go but up.I’ve learned very few peopleknow how to help someone upwho has fallen. Public fallsoften include bewilderedstrangers speaking in overlyloud voices, yanking on myarm trying to pull me up. I’venever understood why peoplethink when I fall I can’t hear.I’ve a friend who learned howto transfer people in the

hospital and isn’t fazed orupset when I fall in public.Friends like that you spend alot of time with. Perhaps theonly time I appreciate timing iswhen I fall AFTER I’ve been tothe washroom rather than onmy way to the washroom.

Sometimes I wear wrist bracesand my daughter thinks I’m

trying to copy a singer, ormaking a fashion statement.Wait until I start wearinggoalie padding! Whilemany of my friends withMS don’t drink alcohol, Ifind little difference in mybalance if I drink a bit ornot. I am just looser whenI hit the floor and amsomewhat sheltered fromthe humiliation. I nowlove my round table andfurniture because I can’thit my head on thecorner. With MS I’velearned that hardwoodfloors really are hard, thatmy carpet burns are not asign of having been frisky.

Just unbalanced.

I received a card awhile agothat had a quote from OscarWilde - “We are all born in thegutter. But some of us arelooking up at the stars.” I try tolook skywards before I begincrawling back up after my falls.Perhaps my parents areshaking their heads in theheavens, lamenting on allthose wasted lessons.

Looking up at the Stars by diana matheson

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out & about

Many individuals with MS are heat sensitive and find the warm, hazy, lazy days of summer a challenge.Keeping your core body temperature cool is the key to maximum comfort and function. There are waysto accomplish this – air conditioning, fans, a spray bottle, cool showers, and submerging in cool water.

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White Pines Beach

Follow the Ioco Road to White Pines Beach. A large lot has spaces for those with a SPARC parkingpass. The asphalt path leading to the beach is quite steep, so if you are on your own in a manual chairyou will need good control, or ask a sprinter for assistance. At the foot of the hill, there is a paved pathacross the sand to the water’s edge.This makes walking or wheeling possible for those who find navigationacross sand difficult, if not impossible. Alternatively, if swimming is not your forte, you can sit at thewater’s edge partially submerged in the cool water, or float on an air mattress. There are some ovalshaped mesh floating devices that keep your body submerged in the cool water but allow you to float inthe warm sunshine (available at Canadian Tire).

Beach Wheelchairs – These make traversing the beachpossible for all. Bouncy chairs (beach wheelchairs)are not self-propelling so you will need someone withyou to push the chair into the water. Once submergedyou can slip off of the chair and glide through the water.

Soft Path Kit – This creates a temporary pathway oversoft sand so that those mobilizing in wheelchairs havebeach access.

Kitsilano Pool, Vancouver and Central Park Pool, Burnaby

Wheelchair accessible beaches are becoming more common andare now available in Parksville on Vancouver Island and in Vernon onOkanagan Lake. Because of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)there are many accessible beaches in the United States. If you are traveling there check it out.

Wheelchair Accessible Beaches

For those who love the feeling of swimming outdoors both ofthese outdoor pools have lifts for entrance and exit from the

pool.

english bay

spanish banks

The following equipment is available only when lifeguards on duty. Ask at theguard stations.

English Bay & Spanish Banks WestVancouver:

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out & aboutIn July 2005, I had the opportunity to participate in an adaptedkayaking program that not only empowered me physically,but also inspired me to be open to taking risks andexperiencing adventure in other areas of my life. I became aparaplegic at the age of 15. My full life included work, traveland volunteering in my community. Until last summer, outdooractivities were far too intimidating.

Blaine, my new boyfriend, was very involved in the outdoors.I felt left out as I was unable to participate with him in hiking,rock climbing, and mountain biking. My discouragement wasmet upfront by Power to Be, Adventure Therapy. PTB offersadventure therapy programs that integrate inclusive outdooractivities and experiential education, and providesopportunities for discovery, change and connections.

I was very apprehensive my first day but the volunteers andstaff made me feel welcome and made adaptions that ensuredmy safety and comfort while in the kayak. Gliding across thewater gave me an overwhelming sense of freedom. For thefirst time in years, I was free of my wheelchair. It was suchan exhilarating experience!

Usually when I sign up for adapted activities,my able-bodied friends are left on thesidelines watching me participate. This time,Blaine joined me in the water. I participatedin this program on a weekly basis for theremainder of the summer, forming friendshipsand was inspired by the courage and spiritin the other participants and volunteers. Myexperience with PTB has affected all areasof my life. It has empowered me to be moreadventurous opening up a whole new worldof opportunities.

Power to Be (PTB)Power to Be (PTB)Power to Be (PTB)Power to Be (PTB)Power to Be (PTB)

Contact: Karen Lai - Power to Be Adventure Therapy SocietyEmail: karen@powertobe.ca www.powertobe.ca

Tel: 1.800.375.3263 or 604.221.4835Cell: 778.839.6120

PTB is based on Vancouver Island,however adapted kayaking is available in

the lower mainland.

by karen meadows

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happenings

The MS Society would like to thank Berlex for their generousunrestricted grant which was used to support our Newly

Diagnosed Programming.

Upcoming Chat Rooms for June 2006

www.msforkids.comSunday, June 11

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, central timeTopic: MS is Scary

www.msforteens.comMonday, June 5

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, central timeTopic: Trying to Cope

www.msforparents.comTuesday, June 6

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, central timeTopic: Managing MS

Parents can rest assured that their children are in a safeonline environment. Both the message boards and chat

rooms are monitored and reviewed by an MS Society staffperson who ensures the appropriate nature of discussions.

Have you ever found yourself looking for specific information about multiple sclerosis? Do youask questions about the disease that no one else can answer, except for maybe someone elseliving with MS? Do you have feelings and thoughts about your parent’s MS or about parenting

with MS that no one else around seems to experience? Look no further than to one of our threeMS information web sites: Let’s talk MS for Kids, Let’s Talk MS for Teens, and Let’s Talk MS

for Parents. Connect with other people who have common experiences and concerns! After all, noone knows more about MS than other people living with it.

MS Society Chat Rooms

thank you...

The Greater VancouverBusiness Leadership

Network is a program of theBC Centre for Ability, anemployer-led coalition of

business, government, andcommunity organizationsdedicated to improving

employment opportunitiesthat benefit businesses and

persons with disabilities. TheBusiness Leadership

Network is committed toovercoming employment

barriers for individuals withdisabilities. For more

information please go towww.gvbln.ca or call

604.630.3031

BC Centre for Ability

The Lower Mainland Chapter is still gathering email addresses for its E-news. If you are interested inparticipating please email info.lmc@mssociety.ca with “add to LMC E-news” in the subject line.

Launching LMC E-News

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happenings

Support for Family Members

The Second Annual MS Society Family Picnic

The picnic is for children (18 and under) who have a parent with MS. Meet other kids and parents for a fun day of games, food, relaxation and socializing!

When: Saturday July 8th, 2006When: 11am-2pm

Where: John Hendy/Trout Lake Park (East Vancouver) East 19th Ave and Victoria, Vancouver

We have booked the picnic site, which has a covered picnic area, however please bring portablechairs if you have them. We will be providing salad/sandwich lunch and beverages. If you have

specific food requirements, please bring your own lunch.

For more information and details please contact the MS Society at 604.689.3144 or emailinfo.bc@mssociety.ca. Please RSVP by: Friday June 23rd.

When: Thurday evening from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pmCost: $15.00 drop in or $140.00 for 12 weeks

Where: 17932 Shannon Place, Cloverdale

Restorative Yoga

Patreace Starr was diagnosed with MS in 1998. She has been practicing yoga on and off for 22 years. Patreace is certified

by Sandra Sammartino to teach restorative yoga.She has explored alternative and holistic approaches to wellbeing

including deep bodywork, therapy, meditation, and yoga.Yoga helped Patreace discover the connection between her body, mind, and soul.

If you are interested in participating in one of Patreace’s 12 week programs, please call: 604.576.1990

Our facilitated Family Support Groups are starting again this September! The Family MembersSupport Group is for family members over the age of 18. The group provides a safe andsupportive setting for adult family members to speak openly about their experiences andconcerns in supporting a loved one with MS. These groups meet at our Burnaby Office.

If you are an Adult Child of a Parent with MS (18-35 years)- we also have a Downtown SupportGroup just for you. Each group meet one Saturday a month.

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Self Help Groups

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BURNABY - LawrencePhone 604.552.5560

METROTOWN – SamPhone 604.273.7574

LADNER/TSAWASSEN - ElainePhone 604.946.6658

LANGLEY - DennisPhone: 604.533.7655

NORTH SHORE - EdgemontGerryPhone 604.987.6701

NORTH SHORE-Lions Gate HospitalJuliePhone 604.988.9321

NORTH SHORE“MS Companions”SheilaPhone 604.990.1314

RICHMOND - PatPhone 604.271.6065

SURREY - PatPhone 604.594.1951

TRI-CITIES - DianaPhone 604.941.5122

VANCOUVERKitsilano - EvelynPhone 604.739.6970West End - DianaPhone 604.251.7639East Vancouver - coming soon

WHITE ROCK - DebbiePhone 604.531.2058

chapter news

ongoing & open...

The Opal Award: Get your nominations in by August 1.

Any person who is or has been a caregiver to a person with MS iseligible for the Opal Award. The nominee need not be a relative.

The winner is announced at the annual volunteer recognitionevening in November.

The Opal Award was established in 1993 by the MultipleSclerosis Society of Canada to recognize those who are or havebeen caregivers to people with multiple sclerosis and who have

demonstrated outstanding commitment and caring.

The award was initiated to acknowledge the dedication anddevotion displayed by Jack Opal and his daughter Minda in

supporting and caring for Evelyn Opal, founding member of theMultiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, in her personal struggle

with MS.

For more information or a nomination form please contact JasonCampbell at the MS Society of Canada, BC Division at 604.

602.3208 or jason.campbell@mssociety.ca.

MS Society’s Mission: Tobe a leader in finding a

cure for multiple sclerosisand enabling people

affected by MS to enhancetheir quality of life.

Help pedal towards a cure for MS in the Rona MS bike TourFraser Valley Grape Escape. This fun-filled all inclusive twoday cycling wine adventure happens June 17th & 18th. Gear up

for the Challenge and register today at www.msbiketours.comor 1800.268.7582. Registration fee $55.00 – plus minimum

$200.00 in pledges.

MS Bike Tour

MS Fundraiser a HUGE SuccessThis fundraiser/dinner was held at the Ravi Banquet

Hall in Surrey. It was attended by approximately 200people, and raised more than $10,800.00 for research.Special thanks to businesses around the Greater Van-couver area who donated silent auction items. Specialthanks to the following individuals who helpded tremen-

dously: Ravi Boyal, Hardeep Mahil, Ravi Cheema,Guridner Cheema, Sukhi Mander and friends.

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chapter news

On Wednesday, April 12th 2006, your support helped the MS Society of Canada, BC Division andThe Beat 94.5 FM launch Canada’s first-ever MS Victory Radiothon. On behalf of the MS

Society, BC Division, thank you for helping us make MS history, and for making this event a success.

This 12 hour on air event generated $36,400 in support of MS research and services thatenhance the quality of life for those living with MS in British Columbia. Most importantly itraised significant awareness about MS. Thank you for your support - and a special thanks to

The Beat 94.5 FM for making it all happen.

The MS Society of Canada hits the airwavesMore than $36,000 raised in first ever Radiothon

The Breakdown Lane by Jacquelyn Mitchard: main character has MS. Find at public libraries.Life Side Up: Encounter Disability, experience Life by Ron Didur: main character has debilitaring

disease. Find at the MS library or at www.disabledindividuals.caAlan Gregory series by Stephen White: main character’s wife has MS. Find at public libraries.

If you know of other pieces of fiction with characters living with MS, please email or call us.

Summer ReadingThe following fiction novels have characters who have MS or a similar disease.

It can be therapeutic to read about others in other situations with familiar experiences.

Shared Voices 2006 springedition mistakenly printedthat the White Rock Self

Help group donated $700.00to the LMC Hardship Fund.

The correct amount donatedby the group was $980.00.Thanks again to the WhiteRock Self Help group for

their hard work andgenerosity

Correction

Body, Mind and Spirit ConnectionA well – rounded approach to living with MS

Please join us to listen to the following speakers:

Keynote: Dr. Gabor MateNeurologist: TBA

Therapeutic touch therapist: Helen MellardPhysiotherapist: Robert Johnson

This event will be held on November 4th, 2006Executive Hotel405 North Road

CoquitlamCheck out the fall issue of Shared Voices

for details on registration, and workshop information.

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more summer fun...2006 Summer Sports Festival

The following schedule of activities has been developed byVancouver Parks and Recreation specifically for peoplewith disabilities:

*Please note: You must bring your own support personif you require assistance with dressing and/or transferring.If you have any questions, call Bonnie Friesen at 604.257.8500

Kayaking July 5th

Water Skiing July 12th Albert Duck Park, AbbotsfordThere is a size and weight restriction for skiers, please call for details.

Outrigger Paddling July 14th Boat launching ramp at Vanier Park

Dragon Boating July 19th

Dragon Zone: on False Creek south ofScience World. Park on the streetor the Science World pay parking lot.

July 20th

Register directly throughthe DSA at 604.222.3003

Canoeing July 26th Deer Lake Park, Burnaby

Trailed Riding July 28th Spanish Banks West

Sailing

Trout LakeShared Voices1501- 4330 KingswayBurnaby, BC, V5H 4G7604.689.31441.800.268.7582info.bc@mssociety.cawww.mssociety.ca/chapters/lmc

Editorial CommitteeBrenda Worthington (Editor)fiery-one@telus.net

Diana Mathesondianamatheson@shaw.caGloria Kabelegkabele@shaw.caLinda McGowanlin@shaw.caSydney Spraggssydney7447@shaw.caLayout & Design by Derek Sampert

Further contributing writers:Bonnie Gies, Elaine Foley, KarenMeadows, and Robert Johnson