HAVE A DICKENS of a GREAT CHRISTMAS. With all its EXPECTATIONS and no BAH HUMBUG about it.

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IN THIS ISSUE Page 2. President s message Page 3 2013 Conference & AGM Page 4 Terry Kelly Concert Page 5 News & Announcements White Cane Week 2013 Page 6.

1 IN THIS ISSUE Page 2. President s message Page Conference & AGM Page 4 Terry Kelly Concert Page 5 News & Announcements White Cane Week 2013 Page 6. Technology Information Page 7 Ruff, Ruff, Capt. Midnight Page 8. Sports News HAVE A DICKENS of a GREAT CHRISTMAS. With all its EXPECTATIONS and no BAH HUMBUG about it. Page 9. Contact Us God rest ye merry Gentlemen & Ladies Let nothing ye dismay and have a wonderful CHRISTMAS DAY

2 DIVISION NEWS CCB BC - Yukon Division NEWSLETTER Page 2. PRESIDENT S CORNER Hello to Everyone, It is that time of year when we are all bustling and scurrying about getting parcels wrapped, cards addressed and wishing family, friends and neighbours good cheer. I too join in the festive mood. On behalf of your Division Board I extend to you all our very best wishes for this Christmas season and the New Year of It has been a great year, 2012 and we are very proud of our accomplishments - membership drives White Cane week events - The 2012 CCB Provincial A.G.M. The Cruise Lottery raffle To name just a few of our achievements. I do believe, however, our greatest success is the return of Abbotsford to membership in the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB). Please join me in giving a warm welcome aboard. Next year already promises to bring new challenges and further success. Especially with the holding of the 2013 Conference & Annual General Meeting to be held in Parksville, Vancouver Island. All this, together with the Terry Kelly Concert. I am hoping that each and every Chapter is planning to send a delegate (& guide) and participate in what will be an extravaganza of a meeting and enjoyable time. In the meantime, do please remember your Division Board is available to you, for any of your questions or concerns. Patience may sometimes be necessary, considering all our busy lives and responsibilities. Enjoy the holiday and celebrate safely. From ANN

3 CONFERENCE &] A.G.M. CCB BC - Yukon Division NEWSLETTER Page 3. CANADIAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND B.C.-YUKON DIVISION 2013 CONFERENCE & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING To be held at the BEACH CLUB RESORT HOTEL, 181 Beachside Drive, PARKSVILLE, V9P 2H5 Vancouver Island, B.C. Tel. No or Toll free Web site.. Date.. April 25, 26, 27, 28, 2013 SCHEDULE of EVENTS PLEASE NOTE THIS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Thursday, April 25 Travel day for all delegates 7.00 p.m. Meet & Greet Delegate registration Friday, April a.m. Conference Opening Ceremonies Introduction of guests and dignitaries Conference Agenda & Workshops t.b.a p.m. TERRY KELLY CONCERT To be held in Chrysler Theatre Shuttle bus transportation provided by hotel to and from theatre. All delegates &guides provided with concert tickets Saturday, April a.m. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 1.30 P.M. Nominations &Election of CCB Board 6.30 p.m. Closing Banquet Sunday, APRIL 28 Travel day for delegates to return home

TERRY KELLY in Concert FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013 Doors at 7.00 pm Show at 7.30 pm Chrysler Theatre,Parksville, Vancouver Island, B.C. TICKETS.. 20.00 advanced $25.00 day of concert & at the door.

4 TERRY KELLY in Concert FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013 Doors at 7.00 pm Show at 7.30 pm Chrysler Theatre,Parksville, Vancouver Island, B.C. TICKETS advanced $25.00 day of concert & at the door. Contact Marian at Or online.. Page 4. Brief Biography of Terry Kelly.. This Newfoundland native has been making music since his childhood years. Has performed his original music in Australia, Spain and Afghanistan also with the Symphony of Nova Scotia and the Edmonton, symphony. Terry was nominated for 4 country music awards and a Juno. Terry s full length recording :The Power of the Dream is the first commercially produced music CD in the world that includes Braille on the liner notes and is packaged so that the entire text contents can be independently accessed by the blind, the visually impaired and sighted alike from the enhanced disc. In 2003 Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, presented Terry with the Order of Canada at Rideau Hall. A single recording of A Pittance of Time Was written for and about veteran, peace keepers and the heroes at home. It has also been adapted to the French language. To learn more about Terry and all his achievements in both the music and athletic world go to..

5 DIVISION NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS CCB BC - Yukon Division NEWSLETTER Page 5. AUDIO BOOK CLUB The book club is in its early stages yet with the New Year starting some action with a telephone conference call of several members who are interested in forming a Provincial Club. Chapter members interested in participating are asked to contact either Kathy Sanness at or sanness1@shaw.ca to or Lori Fry at... NATIONAL WHITE CANE WEEK 2013 To ALL Chapters in the B.C.-YUKON DIVISION White Cane Week for 2013 is: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd To SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th The Canadian Council of the Blind, B.C.-Yukon Division, is again very happy to announce that $ grants will be available for each and every Chapters approved 2013 White Cane Week events. Please be sure to your request for this funding with a brief outline of your White Cane Week event, including a short note on activities planned. Please have this information sent to the President, Ann McNabb on or before JANUARY 15, address.. ann4council@telus.net Thank you Ann A note of information: DO YOU KNOW? that upon registering with the CNIB as a client you may receive a white cane, of your choice FREE. This is a one time offer only, should you lose or wish to have more than one cane there is a cost for this. A Mobility Director will assist you in selection of the right size, type & height to fit your personal need.

. Channel 888 gives programming with descriptive talk Channel 889 gives only audio voice readings of news and other information taken from a wide range of newspapers and books.

6 TECHNOLOGY NEWS CCB BC - Yukon Division NEWSLETTER Page 6. To assist those of us with computers and other technology equipment hope the following will be helpful.. Accessible Media Inc. (A.M.I.) Television Programming.. Shaw Cable or Coast Cable.. Channel 888 gives programming with descriptive talk Channel 889 gives only audio voice readings of news and other information taken from a wide range of newspapers and books. Several channels covered by 411, 412 etc., give a wide selection of music, blank screen Shaw Satellite, Telus, Rogers have different listings for these channels. Please check with your local T.V. provider for these. Websites that may be helpful: World Blind Union (WBU).. Sends out monthly newsletters. Persons with Disabilities (PWD) sends out informative newsletters CNIB National & Provincial information CNIB DIGITAL LIBRARY.. Monthly newsletter giving lots of information on new aduio books available through the CNIB Library. CCB National provides information & newsletter Www. sroga.com AROGA located in Vancouver and provides assistive technology equipment. HUYMANWARE another Assistive Technology equipment provider These are only just a few of the websites that have come to our attention lately. As others arrive we will gladly pass them along to help living with visual impairment easier. If you know of any websites you have found helpful, please do send them along to the Editor for inclusion in other newsletter. Assistive Technology ++Accessible Cell Phone for Low Vision users: It s simple, without most of the extra gadgets! It s a flip phone, slightly larger than most. It has an extra large keypad with separated numbers, and a larger screen. The screen is larger and easier to see. It has better volume and is hearing aid compatible. You can text on it, but there is no camera. Rogers carries them, and for more information, please visit:

7 CCB BC - Yukon Division NEWSLETTER Page 7. RUFF,RUFF CORNER Submitted by Bill Conway, owner of Captain Midnight Companion to Bill Conway of the Sunshine Coast Chapter We will not forget Each November 11th stand at our local cenotaph to remember and honour those who fell and gave their lives to give us freedom and democracy. I know all about this day as my owner, Mr. Bill explained to me why I must sit still for 2 minutes of silence and must not move. As I sat, with my nose at the edge of the curb, getting all psyched up to be actually STILL the following occurred: As the bugler completed his tune and the 2 minute silence began there came the sound of a single bark sounded like a German Shepherd. When this happened it reminded me of who I should be remembering and be thankful for those many dogs who have been there helping as hands, legs and eyes. As eyes for the blind, ears for the deaf and as protectors for those with both mental and physical difficulties. AND THERE IS, of course BUDDY.. The first seeing eye dog trained in the Alps, Switzerland. For without him, us canines would not be performing our jobs today. We are honoured by providing both independence and freedom to a great many Canadian citizens. As I remain very still I remember REBA, HARRIS, AMOS, ASTRO, GRANT & CASEY, the six canines that have preceded me as the eyes for Mr. Bill. All of a sudden there was a single dog bark just as the Bagpipes started to sound ending the two minutes of silence. This brought me back to my senses and to the excitement of the day, the commands, speeches, wreath placing, followed by march past, when all over it was off to Mr. Bill s favourite watering hole and where I got H2o with rocks Let us Remember Christmas is very soon here a time of lots of excitement and many smells. All dog owners please do be very careful of your pet s tender tummies and not overfeed us. Keep those candy boxes, chocolates and other sweeties well out of reach of curious noses. Another barking tale coming to you in the New Year Meanwhile HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR

8 BLIND SPORTS CCB BC - Yukon Division NEWSLETTER Page 8.. INTERESTED IN HOCKEY?? The following invitation is posted as a public service on behalf of the: Come and Enjoy an American Hockey League Game Between The Abbotsford Heat Versus The Hamilton Bulldogs The latter being affiliated with the Montreal Canadians See the Vancouver ECLIPSE Hockey Team in Action During the first intermission Tickets.. $25.00 Time: 7.00 p.m. Date: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2013 Abbotsford Entertainment Centre Tickets can be purchased through B.C. Blind Sports & Recreation Association Tel Proceeds help the Vancouver ECLIPSE Hockey team A proud B.C. Blind Sports Program

9 Yukon Division NEWSLETTER WINTER ISSUE Page 9. TO MAKE CONTACT WITH US President: Ann McNabb Tel st Vice President: Lori Fry Tel nd Vice President: Geraldine Braak Tel Director: Mae Atkinson Tel Director: Bill Conway Tel Director: Joyce Chevsky Editor of Newsletter Tel Director: Terry Pipkey Tel

Happy. Don t Forget! Treat Yourself This Holiday! BEST OF VOLUNTEER PHOTOS VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PARTY KIT PICK UP DAY

Happy. Don t Forget! Treat Yourself This Holiday! BEST OF VOLUNTEER PHOTOS VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PARTY KIT PICK UP DAY Don t Forget! Treat Yourself This Holiday! Reminder: As a thank you to our 2019 Scotties volunteers we are offering a exclusive $10 promo code for the Screaming Eagles home game Dec. 28th versus the Moncton