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Culture, Sports and Recreation Programs
CNIB Foundation's culture, sports and recreation programs provide you with opportunities to take part in a variety of creative classes, community-based workshops, physical activities and excursions.
Trivia
Come together once a month for a trivia night! There will be a variety of different trivia games played. Fourth Tuesday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. Newfoundland Time on Zoom
Smartphone Photography Club
This group for photographers who have sight loss, comes together monthly to share their passion and recent photographs. Join in for camaraderie and tips for capturing expressive images! Fourth Wednesday of every month from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.
Sudbury Arts And Crafts
We are taking arts and crafts and putting a tactile twist on how people with sight loss can get involved! Come join us to let your creative talent shine. Fourth Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the CNIB Sudbury Hub.
Woodturning
Discover the art of woodturning and what it’s all about. No experience required! Volunteers will be on hand to show you the fundamentals and help to create a beautiful project. Last Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the CNIB GTA Hub.
Free guitar lessons with BrailleTAB
We're pleased to offer free introductory guitar lessons as part of our spring programming! Our partner BrailleTAB is offering 7 Zoom sessions for people who are blind or have low vision, to learn the guitar in the comfort of your own home.
Armchair Travel – May
Transport yourself to another country from the comfort of the London Hub. The music, the history, the fun facts, and the food. Be prepared to help make a simple food item and taste it. Please let us know at registration if you allergic to any food items. Tuesday, April 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the CNIB London Community Hub.
Touching Sound – Waterloo Workshop
Interdisciplinary artists, Olivia Brouwer and Dawn Matheson, collaborate with CNIB to host a free accessible sensory-led nature walk and creative workshop in Waterloo at the Walter Bean Grand River Trail and Waterloo Public Library Eastside Branch for participants who are blind and partially sighted. The workshop will involve the creation of sound-activated mixed media sculptures based on recordings and sensory activities within the natural environment. Saturday, May 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Walter Bean Grand River Trail.
Ottawa Archives Gallery Visit
Participants are invited to explore Jordan Danger’s newest solo exhibition which explores conversations with AI to collaborate on ideas, emotions, and politics. The end result: unique and sometimes eerie works. Sculptures will be handheld so that participants can enjoy the works to the fullest. The Ottawa Archives Gallery Visit will meet on Tuesday, May 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the City of Ottawa Archives.
Come To Work – Achieving Your Goals
Join Roger Khouri from CNIB's Come to Work program for a presentation on all things employment. What is the Come to Work program? What skills do they teach? How do they connect you with employers? Enjoy a coffee while you learn. Come armed with all your questions. Wednesday, May 29 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the CNIB London Community Hub.
Brantford Mobile Hub: CNIB Lake Joe Information Session
Learn more about CNIB Lake Joe, Canada’s only fully accessible camp for people with sight loss. It’s not just for kids with campers but for 2-92 years of age, enjoying the chance for rest and recreation in beautiful Muskoka. We’ll talk about the people who visit Lake Joe, our facilities and activities, and why CNIB Lake Joe is a magical place. Thursday, May 30 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Brantford Public Library.
CNIB Unbound Book Club
CNIB Unbound is for everyone! Although the group is specifically tailored to people with print disabilities like blindness, anyone who cares about accessible literacy is welcome to join.