Upcoming Events

Microsoft offers free online certification courses where you can learn the fundamentals of their platform (e.g. Office 365). Each certification consists of passing a series of exams to earn certification.

To enhance CNIB’s Culture, Sport & Recreation program offerings, we’ve partnered with SPIRIT Club, an online health and fitness platform that provides adapted exercise and healthy lifestyle classes.

SPIRIT Club strives to foster a culture of support and encouragement for all members. Whether you’re experienced with exercise or a total beginner; comfortable in gyms or don’t feel like they are the right fit for you, SPIRIT Club is where you can successfully work toward your fitness goals.

Love to read and discuss books? Then join this weekly group and learn about what others are reading and the technology they use to get their books or hear guest speakers. This group meets via Zoom web conference every Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

The Sharing Circle provides participants with an opportunity to learn from guest speakers about a variety of topics, ranging from tips, tricks and tools in the kitchen, to shopping independently, travelling and so much more. The Sharing Circle meets via Zoom web conference on the first Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join us every Wednesday for an afternoon social hour – the perfect time for those who are looking for an afternoon get-together. These sessions offer the opportunity to make new friends and reconnect with old ones. Each week we will discuss a different topic, and take some time to socialize. We hope to see you there!   This group runs via Zoom web conference every Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. Atlantic Time. Call in information will be given upon registration

Join CNIB tech leads and Come to Work program leads from across the country for the Accommodating Your World workshop series! The series will introduce you to a suite of programs, apps, products, and services to help empower you to achieve both your personal and professional goals. Participants who attend a minimum of 10 virtual sessions will receive a certificate upon completion that can be put on their resume. They will also be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a prize!  The series runs November 9 to December 2.

This virtual group brings people with sight loss together to discuss any technical issue that affects their every-day lives and to share ideas and experiences that might be helpful to the group. You don't have to be "technical" in order to participate in group discussions. The tech talk group meets every Wednesday via Zoom web conference from 1-3 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

This class is designed for all level yogis. Relaxed pace to release anxiety and calm the body. Students will be guided into meditation, breathing techniques, yoga poses and relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a big towel and an open mind to learn something new for the new year!  Suitable for those with glaucoma, high blood pressure and insomnia. This yoga class runs via Zoom web conference every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Eastern TIme. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Parents of Children between the ages of three and six are invited to sign their children up for an exciting new program that combines socialization, creative play and entertainment!  This new program, the Zoom Zoom Room will give your child with sight loss the chance to chat and interact with others experiencing visual impairment or blindness. They will feel part of a nationwide community while playing games, listening to stories and collaborating on creative projects. Program facilitators will enlist professional authors and entertainers to keep content engaging.  This group runs via Zoom web conference every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Come together and talk about a song you must listen to on a certain day – a song that helps you out during a certain emotion or just to get going in the morning. This group runs via Zoom web conference biweekly on Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Newfoundland Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join us for a virtual Lake Joe campfire with traditional campfire songs and stories. Fun for all ages! This group meets via Zoom web conference every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

A peer support group for parents who are raising children with vision loss. Biweekly sessions will feature a presenter who will talk about important issues to you, the parent. The group meets via Zoom web conference on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join us for coffee, snacks and chatter! Kick back and relax over a cup of java and some great conversation. This group runs via Zoom web conference and teleconference every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Newfoundland Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Grab a coffee and come chat each week about local things in the Burlington & Hamilton area. This group meets via Zoom web conference every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join CNIB tech leads and Come to Work program leads from across the country for the Accommodating Your World workshop series! The series will introduce you to a suite of programs, apps, products, and services to help empower you to achieve both your personal and professional goals. Participants who attend a minimum of 10 virtual sessions will receive a certificate upon completion that can be put on their resume. They will also be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a prize!  The series runs November 9 to December 2.

The Accommodating Your World series will introduce you to a suite of programs, apps, products, and services to help empower you achieve both your personal and professional goals. Session 16: Take Tech to Work. Technology to go! In this workshop, we’ll demonstrate how you can build your personalized and agile tech toolkit. Develop the skills you and learn the step-by-step process for job-seeking strategies, interview skills, and how to be successful at work. This technology workshop meets via Zoom web conference on Thursday, December 2 at 11 a.m. Mountain Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

A bi-weekly peer phone support to discuss different social and emotional issues each individual is facing due to vision loss. Sharing tips and tricks with one another. This group is for the Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma residents. The  peer support group meets biweekly on Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join us to learn about Apple Music – a subscription-based music streaming service for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Learn how to create a holiday playlist to keep your home warm and cozy for family and friends! This technology workshop meets via Zoom web conference on Thursday, December 2 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join other blind and partially sighted individuals for a discussion of the Bible. Make new friends, or deepen existing friendships, find support from your peers and develop more theological insight and biblical understanding. This group meets via teleconference every Thursday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Central Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Calling all music lovers! If you have a passion for music, join us for a game of name that tune. We will play clips of songs and participants will have to name that tune. A variety of music types will be played. This program runs via Zoom web conference on the first and third Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

CNIB Unbound is a virtual book club for anyone interested in accessible literacy. Housed on Facebook, the club gives members an interactive community where they can read together, swap notes and perspectives on what they've read, and talk about all things books – from their favourite writers to the latest accessible reading technologies on the market. 
 

Adaptive Dance instructor, Tiffany Tjosvold, will be leading a zoom-based, high energy, seated dance class for participants ages 19 and up. This class is suitable for all fitness levels. This group runs via Zoom web conference every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join us to play games, chat, and make new friends. Please note that this program is for individuals between 10-14 years of age. The group meets online via Zoom web conference every Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration. 

Join us for the CNIB Community Meeting in Ontario GTA. This will be an opportunity for CNIB, CNIB Deafblind Community Services and Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada to provide you with organizational updates as we prepare for a post-pandemic world. As we take this time to connect to ensure we continue to provide innovative and inclusive programs and services for Canadians who are blind, partially sighted or Deafblind, we want to hear from you.

Join us to play games, chat, and make new friends. Please note that this program is for individuals between the ages of 15-21. The group meets online via Zoom web conference every Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration. 

Join us for one-on-one training sessions for a variety of popular, accessible technology options including smartphones, tablets, smart home devices and so much more. Ask questions and learn more about your technology in a dedicated time slot - just you and your instructor. Friday sessions run via Zoom web conference by appointment only. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Love trivia? This group is for you and the trivia is always different each week. The group meets via Zoom web conference every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join CNIB’s Public Policy Team for a weekly advocacy trivia session! We break down headlines from Canada and around the world with weekly current events trivia, followed by a thematic trivia topic where we dive deeper into the world of government and advocacy. The group engages in lively and educational conversations about complex topics related to advocacy. This program runs via Zoom web conference every Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

During this session, we will help you increase your understanding of your Apple Device and accessible features that can be useful for people with vision loss. This technology workshop meets via Zoom web conference Friday, December 3 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join us to learn more about a variety of cultures and places with our "all around the world" themed trivia. Each session we will have a theme, in which the questions will be based around. Put your "world" knowledge to the test and learn something new.  This program runs via Zoom web conference on the first and third Friday of every month from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join us every Friday for a virtual meet up in the prairies with a friendly bunch of people looking to connect with others across the country! This group meets via teleconference every Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Central Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Weekly call-in social group. Each session will have a topic of discussion that changes each week, topics range. This program is designed for those 19+.  This group runs via Zoom web conference every Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Accessible yoga for most skill levels from the comfort of your home. This yoga class runs via Zoom web conference every Monday & Friday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Eastern TIme. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Come join us every other Friday for Song Bingo Game Night! All you need to participate is access to phone or Zoom and a bingo card at home or online!  Each Song Bingo Night will have a different musical theme! Feel free to play as a family or house, you could even make a night of it by dressing up to match the theme! There will be prizes for the first 3 bingo winners and for the person who names the most tunes! This program is designed for participants of all ages. This group runs via Zoom web conference biweekly on Fridays from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Do you have a sport or fitness goal and are unsure of how to go about achieving that goal? Would you like to play the sports your family and friends or favorite sports teams do? Do you need help knowing where to start and how to access the resources in your community? Well, there is no time like the present! The Go Play! program is designed to be a 1 on 1 short term mentoring program. We are here to help you as you advocate, adapt, and find essential resources to play the sport you love and reach any goal you dream of!

Are you looking for ways to manage stress or would like additional resources to help you relax? Join us virtually every Saturday for a half-hour of guided instruction for stress-reducing yoga poses.
This yoga program runs via Zoom web conference every Saturday from 12 to 12:30 p.m. Central Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Achilles Ottawa is a national capital-based running club which is creating a community of support for runners who are blind or partially sighted.

Grab a coffee and come chat each week about local things in the Oakville area. This group meets via Zoom web conference every Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Love gardening or would love to know more about gardening? Join this group weekly to share ideas, tips and the joy of gardening and listen to guest speakers! The group meets via Zoom web conference every Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time.

Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) is a medical condition affecting some people with significant sight loss by causing visual hallucinations. Please join us Monday, December 6  from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time to learn more. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join us for a weekly piano series workshop for beginner players. All you need is access to a piano or keyboard. This piano class meets via Zoom web conference every Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration. 

Sit back and enjoy several stories from the well-known Chicken Soup books! A volunteer will be reading a selection of interesting and enjoyable short stories. This program runs via Zoom web conference on the first Monday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. Newfoundland Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Accessible yoga for most skill levels from the comfort of your home. This yoga class runs via Zoom web conference every Monday & Friday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Eastern TIme. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Get your head in the game and join us for some weekly fun on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time!

Join us on Zoom Tuesday mornings, 9-10 a.m. Eastern Time for conversation, laughter, and a chance to reminisce about your favourite CNIB Lake Joe memories. Pour yourself a coffee, tea, or beverage of choice, login and connect with your friends from Lake Joe.

If you are a morning person, join in on CNIB’s weekly coffee chat group that occurs every Tuesday morning. This is a warm and welcoming group that has been getting together for quite some time. New people are always welcome. We chat about everyday life and get to know each other in the meantime. This group runs via Zoom web conference every Tuesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Atlantic Time. Call in information will be given upon registration

Are you craving that social interaction you normally get from going for coffee, attending meetings or going shopping? We are here to provide a safe alternative. We’ll get to know each other, share some good news stories, and discuss practical tips for staying healthy and connected. Join us on Tuesday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. Eastern Time for a friendly group chat. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join your event host who will play a selection of audio clips that will serve as a launchpad for discussion. These interesting audio clips will inspire, motivate, or get you thinking. Nothing controversial, just positive topics. This program runs via Zoom web conference every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

This monthly peer support group will connect you with other people living in the Brockville area who have experienced sight loss. Enjoy a variety of guest speakers and take part in social activities. This group runs via Zoom web conference on the first Tuesday of every month from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Are you having challenges with using your technology or do you simply have questions about something new? Join us for a forum discussion by teleconference. Tech successes are welcome too! Many heads are better than one! The group meets via Zoom web conference on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Call-in information will be given upon registration.