[Viva] Fwd: May Massage Clinics Return! / Brunch 4 Wednesdays Each Month / Volunteers Needed / Returning Client-Members / New Booking Policy /New Appointments

Wed May 9 12:14:14 PDT 2018

Thank you for the Friends For Life May / June schedule.
I said I would report what information I receive regarding reinstating or
renewing membership with FFL as someone who lives outside of Vancouver.
The email I sent to Jesse has not yet had a response.  I'll wait another
week and then either email again or phone the house.

On Wed, May 9, 2018 at 9:38 AM, shelly tognazzini <shetognazzini at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Friends for Life updates...
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Friends for Life <info at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca>
> Date: Wed, May 9, 2018, 9:30 AM
> Subject: May Massage Clinics Return! / Brunch 4 Wednesdays Each Month /
> Volunteers Needed / Returning Client-Members / New Booking Policy /New
> Appointments
> To: <shetognazzini at gmail.com>
>
>
> Complete Our Wellness Commitment Form Today!
> <https://friendsforlife.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21612d99d1f3008d07ea8f1fb&id=81f910df9c&e=7a68f439b0>
>
> *HOUSE HAPPENINGS*
>
>
> *June Appointments Open on Wednesday May 9th *
> Please check for available through our booking site.
>
> *Massage Clinics Have Returned!*
> There are many free appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays in May
>
> *Death Café returns Wednesday May 30th @ 7pm*
> Janet Rivers will be leading another Death Café, a group-directed
> discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes. We serve tea
> and cake have a healthy conversation around death and dying.. See
> advertisement below or email info at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca
> <info at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca?subject=Death%20Cafe%20with%20Janet%20Rivers>
> for info or deathcafeffl at gmail.com
> <deathcafeffl at gmail.com?subject=Death%20Cafe%20at%20FFL> to register.
>
> *Dishwashers Needed!*
> We are currently working on the schedule for our summer brunch schedule
> and are keenly looking for dishwashing volunteers. Volunteering at brunch
> is a great way of contributing to the house and is much appreciated by our
> hard-working brunch team. If you are willing and able to help, please
> info at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca
> <info at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca?subject=Dishwashing%20Brunch%20Volunteer>
> and indicate all the dates for which you are free to help out!
>
> *Returning Brunch Four Wednesdays a Month Starting May 2nd!*
> The Vancouver Friends for Life Society is happy announce we will be adding
> an additional brunch each month. The new May brunch dates are: *May 9th,
> May 16th and May 23*! A big thank you to our wonderful brunch crew
> volunteers who make this program possible!
>
> *Returning Client-Members*
> Are you a Client-Member who hasn't been to the house in a while? We would
> love to welcome you back and introduce you to some of the newer aspects to
> being a client-member at the house, including BookedIn, our current
> programming offerings and our partnering services. Contact us at
> info at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca or stop by and speak with a client-member!
>
> *Trouble Canceling an Appointment?*
> Call 604 682 5992 or email info at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca
>
> *New Website*
> Our new website is a key part of our efforts to expand our
> client-membership, our programming, our volunteers and much more to help
> grow and nurture the Vancouver Friends for Life Society. Go to www.vancouverfriendsforlife.ca
>
> <https://friendsforlife.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21612d99d1f3008d07ea8f1fb&id=db47922191&e=7a68f439b0>for
> all the latest info on becoming a client-member, events at the house,
> volunteering, donations and share the link with anyone who you think may be
> interested in coming to the House, in whatever capacity. With your support,
> we can continue to support others in our community!
>
> *Contact the Vancouver Friends for Life Board of Directors*
> Do you have any feedback, questions, concerns or suggestions for the VFFL
> board? Send you thoughts to  board at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca
> <board at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca?subject=Contact%20the%20VFFL%20Board%20of%20Directors>
> and have your voice heard!
>
>
> *PROGRAMMING AT A GLANCE*
>
>
>    - *Revised Booking Policy - *Our Friends for Life staff, in
>    conjunction with the Client Engagement Committee, have completed a revised
>    version of our booking policy, which can be found at the bottom of the
>    newsletter. We encourage all our client-members, hosts and practitioners to
>    familiarize themselves with this new policy now as it will take effect
>    April 1st. Client-members may now book up to 6 appointments *per
>    calendar month*, which is an increase in annual amount to *72
>    potential appointments*. We hope that this will make remembering how
>    many appointments each client-member is allowed to have much simpler and
>    more straightforward.
>
>    - *Tarot with Cath Lamond *will be returning to the house offering
>    workshops and individual appointments on *Thursdays. Join Cath for
>    group journaling 12-1pm no appointment necessary. *
>
>
>    - *Ed Chen* will be resuming his acupuncture sessions at the House on
>    the *1st and 3rd Wednesday* of the month
>
>    - *Thrive Tapping with Larisse Goldstein* now begins at the
>    slightly-later times of *1:30pm, 2:45pm & 4:00pm every Tuesday.*
>    Larisse will be absent May 15th
>
>
>    - We are very fortunate to have the *Boucher Institute of Naturopathic
>    Medicine* provide a wide range of Naturopathic treatments to our
>    client-members, including Clinical Nutrition, Botanical Medicine,
>    Homeopathic Medicine, Chinese Medicine and more *(Click
>    <https://friendsforlife.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21612d99d1f3008d07ea8f1fb&id=0232a1550d&e=7a68f439b0>here
>    <https://friendsforlife.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21612d99d1f3008d07ea8f1fb&id=53475c79e4&e=7a68f439b0>
>    to learn more about the services Boucher provide
>    <https://friendsforlife.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21612d99d1f3008d07ea8f1fb&id=25b7533cda&e=7a68f439b0>).* Boucher
>    are at the house each Saturday from* 10:00am to 5:00pm*. Do note that
>    Boucher have their own BookedIn page for booking their appointments which
>    can be viewed* here.
>    <https://friendsforlife.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21612d99d1f3008d07ea8f1fb&id=389d4d3165&e=7a68f439b0>*
>
>
>    - Interested in being listed on our cancellation list? To ensure our
>    wonderful volunteer practitioners are not left idle, we will call those on
>    the cancellation list the day of the appointment to see if they are free to
>    take it. Any appointments taken through the cancellation list *DO NOT*
>    go towards your monthly limit of 6. Follow this link
>    <https://friendsforlife.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21612d99d1f3008d07ea8f1fb&id=e0e552cbf2&e=7a68f439b0>,
>    state the name you use for BookedIn and select all of the programmes for
>    which you would like to be included.
>
> *MONDAYS*
>
> *West Coast College of Massage Therapy*
> 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm
>
> *TUESDAYS*
> *Counselling with Shayna Hornstein*
> 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm
>
> *Reiki with Tim **Kanik*
> 11:00am, 12:00pm
>
> *Vancouver College of Massage Therapy*
> 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm
>
> *Thriving Through Emotional Freedom with **Larisse** Goldstein*
> 1:30pm, 2:45pm & 4:00pm
>
> *Acupuncture with Ed Henrioulle*
> 5:00pm, 6:00pm & 7:00pm
>
>
>
> *WEDNESDAYS Acupuncture with Ed Chen*
> 9:15am, 9:30am, 10:00am, 10:15am & 10:45am
>
> *Brunch*
> 11:30am-12:45pm
> Upcoming Dates: April 4, 11 & 18
>
> *(Wednesday Continued....)*
>
> *Reflexology with Brian Anderson*
> 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm
>
> *Counselling with Jeremy Wex*
> 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm (Alternating)
>
> *Yoga with Jean Luc*
> 1:30pm (3 spots for group yoga)
>
> *THURSDAYS*
>
> *Reiki with Phil*
> 10:30am, 11:30am
>
> *Tarot with Cath Lamond*
> Individual Sessions:
> 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00 am & 11:30am
> Tarot Journaling Workshop: 12:00pm (Group)
>
> *Vancouver College of Massage Therapy:*
> 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm
>
> *SATURDAYS*
>
> *Naturopathic Medicine with Boucher Institute*
> 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm
>
> Please visit Boucher's booking schedule
> <https://friendsforlife.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21612d99d1f3008d07ea8f1fb&id=9d7a9c0df3&e=7a68f439b0>
> to book appointments.
> *CLICK HERE* to Book an Appointment Today
> <https://friendsforlife.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21612d99d1f3008d07ea8f1fb&id=a43caffda5&e=7a68f439b0>
> A few months back, we had some beautiful shots taken of the house,
> including this one of our dining room. The rest can be viewed at
> www.vancouverfriendsforlife.ca
> <https://friendsforlife.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21612d99d1f3008d07ea8f1fb&id=179faa9ffe&e=7a68f439b0>,
> under the Our Home section! Have some pictures or stories you wish to share
> with us on our website? Email us at info at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca.
>
> AND ANOTHER THING....
>
> *Next session Wednesday May 30 at 7:00pm.*
> A Death Café is a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda,
> objectives or themes. *It is a discussion group rather than a
> grief supporter counselling session that helps people increase awareness of
> death and make the most of their lives.* Check out this video
> <https://friendsforlife.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21612d99d1f3008d07ea8f1fb&id=9d19a8c9dd&e=7a68f439b0>
> for more info!
> Death Café at Vancouver Friends for Life is led by Janet Rivers. Please
> email  deathcafeffl at gmail.com
> <deathcafeffl at gmail.com?subject=Death%20Cafe%20at%20FFL> if you would
> like to attend.
> *Group Tarot Journaling with Catherine Lamond, MA.*
>
>  Join us each Thursday * from 12:00pm-1:00pm* for an interactive workshop
> on growth and healing with Transformative Arts educator Catherine Lamond! *Tarot
> journaling helps us to learn the language of soul, our own hidden secrets
> that speak through images to guide and help us make meaningful connections.*
>   We will explore ways to dialogue with the cards for personal growth and
> learn how to create an insightful tarot journal for use in daily life. Email
> jesse at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca
> <jesse at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca?subject=Group%20Tarot%20Workshop> for
> more info!
>  Learn to Play Bridge!
>   Join fellow Vancouver Friends for Life members at our weekly bridge
> club. The club is actively looking for new players and is beginner
> friendly.  *They meet 10am on Saturdays here at the Diamond Centre for
> Living 1459 Barclay street. *
>
> For more information and to register please contact
> jesse at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca
> <jesse at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca?subject=Weekly%20Bridge%20Group>
> Power To Be!
>
> Vancouver Friends for Life is very excited to announce a new community
> partnership with the wonderful Power To Be
> <https://friendsforlife.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21612d99d1f3008d07ea8f1fb&id=3b49d7d9a8&e=7a68f439b0>
> . Power To Be is a non-profit organization that empowers all people to
> explore their limitless abilities through wholly-inclusive adventures
> rooted in nature.* Regular activities include camping, canoeing,
> paddleboarding, surfing, hiking, geocaching, snowshoeing, kayaking and
> more. *Program costs are heavily subsidized for Friends for Life
> client-members. *If you are interested in taking up a new challenge and
> experiencing nature, email us *at info at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca
> <info at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca?subject=Power%20To%20Be!%20Application>
> for your Power To Be application!
>
> <https://friendsforlife.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21612d99d1f3008d07ea8f1fb&id=dfaf64edae&e=7a68f439b0>
>
> The team at Key Dental Clinic is offering free or low-cost dental care for
> our clients.
> You can choose from:
>
>    1. Complementary comprehensive exam and X-Rays
>    2. Oral cancer screening.
>    3. 50% discount on all preventative services such as cleaning and
>    Flouride treatment.
>    4. 50% discount on minor restorative treatment, including white
>    fillings.
>
> *This is an exclusive offer to clients of Friends for Life Society*.
> Email info at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca
> <info at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca?subject=Key%20Dental%20Clinic> to book
> an appointment. We will verify your association with Friends, so that you
> can book an appointment.You will not be able to book an appointment without
> a verification from Friends. This offer is available only to those who
> receive this email; it is not transferable.
>
> Vancouver Friends for Life &
> XYYVR presents
>
> *BINGO FOR LIFE!*
> *Every Wednesday from 7:30, XY at Davie and Bute*
> Come on down to XY at Davie and Bute for a night of bingo balls, drag
> queens, music, prizes and dancing! Spread the word and bring your friends!
>
> *Don't forget - Friends for Life depends on your support and your $10
> 'donation' at the door*
> Click here for reservations https://xyyvr.com/guestlist/
> <https://friendsforlife.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21612d99d1f3008d07ea8f1fb&id=001a9f7c16&e=7a68f439b0>
>
> *BOOKING POLICY*
>
>
> In response to feedback and suggestions from client-members, and in an
> effort to improve access to the practitioners, the following guidelines
> have been put into place as of April 1, 2018.
>
> Booking limits will now be enforced on a month-by-month basis. This will
> make it easier for both client-members and staff to keep track of
> appointment numbers. This change will also see an increase in overall
> yearly booking limits to 72 per client-member.
>
> 1. You may book up to two sessions with any one practitioner per calendar
> month, except when otherwise stated. (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday massage
> therapy sessions are considered three different practitioners).
>
> 2. You may hold up to a total of six sessions for all practitioners per
> calendar month, except when otherwise stated. In case of house recess, one
> appointment will be deducted from your limit for every week of closure. For
> instance, an August closure could last two weeks, meaning two appointments
> would be deducted from your allotment. Client-members who refer new
> client-members, volunteers or practitioners to the house, or who volunteer
> themselves, are eligible for an increase in their monthly booking limit.
> Contact info at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca for more information.
>
> 3. In case of a breach of booking limits, client-members will, in the
> first instance, be informed through email and be asked to cancel the number
> of appointments necessary to ensure equal distribution of appointments.
> Upon further breaches, Friends for Life may cancel client-member
> appointments and/or suspend them from booking any further appointments for
> a period.
>
> 4. When a client-member books an appointment, appointment emails are sent
> to the client-member and to the practitioner. Client-members are expected
> to confirm their upcoming appointments through a further confirmation by
> email and text by BookedIn in the days before the appointment. If you do
> not receive a confirmation email, please contact
> info at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca.
>
> 5. Client-members are expected to show up for every appointment they have
> booked and must also be at the house at least ten minutes prior to the
> appointment. Late arrivals and no-shows are noted in BookedIn and a number
> of late or no-show appointments may result in cancellation of future
> bookings and/or suspension of booking privileges.
>
> 6. Client-members may sign up to be on the cancellation list for a
> practitioner (Click here
> <https://friendsforlife.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21612d99d1f3008d07ea8f1fb&id=1c2278084c&e=7a68f439b0>).
> Appointments made through the cancellation list do not count towards the
> monthly appointment limit of 6.
>
> 7. Under no circumstances should sessions be transferred to another
> client-member. If cancellation is unavoidable, client-members must send an
> email to info at vancouverfriendsforlife.ca immediately. Under most
> circumstances, a cancellation within a 24-hour period of your session will
> be considered a ‘no show’. When you cancel, you may offer the name of
> someone else who may be interested in filling your appointment.
>
> 8. When booking appointments, you accept these terms.
>
> We thank you for your cooperation, as we work towards a fair and equitable
> system for everyone.
>
> Vancouver Friends for Life
>
> <https://friendsforlife.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21612d99d1f3008d07ea8f1fb&id=1b0e813c72&e=7a68f439b0>
>
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