[Viva] Programs shutting down

Sat Feb 8 22:09:20 PST 2020

Sorry to hear you've been having so many health concerns Shell. I hope
things turn around for you now that they are figuring out the problem/s.
And nice to hear from Leila and Lisa too. Anyone else want to weigh-in on
how they feel about Viva women continuing or not? The more voices, ideas,
inspirations the better!
Maybe we need to come together, I always find it easier face to face.

all the best,
Margarite

On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 4:47 AM Flower Power <fpower738 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Shelly!Very interested hugs!
>
> On Fri, Feb 7, 2020, 11:46 AM shelly tognazzini, <shetognazzini at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Correction: Afro Caribbean HIV Awareness Day,  1 - 3 pm today in Surrey,
>> see previous postings from Sarah Chown,  re: event today and tomorrow at
>> Youth Co. :)
>>
>> On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 8:28 AM shelly tognazzini <shetognazzini at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Good morning everyone.  I have been absent from ViVA of late for a
>>> number of reasons, personal and health issues that I have been dealing
>>> with, as well as taking a step back from on line/internet and social media
>>> to focus on health and self care.  I have been diagnosed with two new
>>> conditions - Hypothyroidism - which I am now just starting my first month
>>> of meds - (Synthroid) and I have also been diagnosed with COPD and am
>>> starting a pulmonary rehab program , as well as further treatment pending
>>> further tests and results.  Additionally, two members of my family have
>>> been diagnosed with Cancer - one terminal and one so far in remission after
>>> surgery and non effective chemo. It has been a challenging few months, but
>>> I am starting to feel the relief that comes with knowledge.  No matter how
>>> bad the news is - it's much easier to deal with health issues when you know
>>> whats going on.  It also helps explain some of the symptoms I was
>>> continually putting down to simply depression or aging.  Knowledge truly is
>>> power sometimes.  So, that's why you haven't heard too much from me...
>>>
>>> The news of Positive Living closing is so very close to the bone for me
>>> and I have to say I spent a great deal of Monday in tears, so sad for the
>>> loss of the organization to those who truly were at the heart of it - the
>>> volunteers, members and staff ! It is indeed a huge loss and one that will
>>> be heartfelt for many for months, years to come. Perhaps more importantly,
>>> it highlights the urgent need for the community to come together and share
>>> resources, space and support each other in ways that matter ...how that
>>> looks will unfold over time.
>>>
>>> I whole heartedly 100 support the need for ViVA to continue and would
>>> like to offer a couple of suggestions:
>>>
>>>    - I would like to help organize a committee to look into a more
>>>    evolved role for ViVA across the province and redefine the changing
>>>    landscape women in B.C. now find themselves in lieu off funding cuts, and
>>>    how best to utilize ViVA on a province wide basis.
>>>    - I am confident that if ViVA were to approach Friends for Life -
>>>    there would be support to have ViVA housed out of VFFL - with the ability
>>>    to utilize the house for potential meetings or events or ? whatever women
>>>    see in the future for ViVA
>>>    - I would also be interested in researching into any other
>>>    organizations/facilities that may want to see ViVA a part of their
>>>    program/services...basically a promotion campaign to let women know more
>>>    about ViVA and encourage more postings, information sharing and women to
>>>    women online support.
>>>
>>> I have applied for the two-day conference coming up with PAN and VFFL,
>>> March 10/11 and look forward to hearing from them next week, fingers and
>>> toes crossed I get in! I know the deadline was extended to end of day
>>> yesterday - I hope many of the women who applied for the Women's Wellness
>>> Fund will have applied and to see you all there. Just fyi, I am not
>>> involved in the conference planning, and am looking forward to hopefully
>>> attending and seeing some of you there. It will be a perfect opportunity
>>> for women to come together and talk about the vision for support moving
>>> forward.  If you haven't applied - maybe check with PAN  today and see if
>>> there is any way you can apply today. (May be too late - but never hurts to
>>> ask!) I again, do not know the conference details, or the numbers of folks
>>> that have applied, but I do know that the more people who apply, the more
>>> the need for events such as these to come together are highlighted and
>>> heard by the organizations presenting, as well of the funders funding.
>>>
>>> Now, more than ever - we as women need to come together and ensure we
>>> connect and support each other - and I will volunteer my time and
>>> commitment to ensuring ViVA continues and potentially evolves to an even
>>> stronger platform with renewed inspiration.  I am not working for now and
>>> the foreseeable future, and need things to keep my tiny little mind busy -
>>> I am a doer that needs to keep doing. I have some time and energy to commit
>>> to ViVA...anyone else out there?...
>>>
>>> Thanks so much for reading my novel length posting this morning, I
>>> appreciate any and all feedback.  Finally,  to all of the women out there
>>> struggling with health issues, physical, mental or emotional, and the loss
>>> of so many programs, services and support - I am sending out a big huge
>>> virtual hug to you all.  If any one wants to connect with me directly my
>>> email is shetognazzini at gmail.com, my cell phone is 604 440-1579.  Would
>>> love to hear from women about this post as well - your thoughts ? Continue
>>> this thread.  Thanks Gals, hope everyone has a good weekend. Heading out to
>>> Surrey today to support Afro Caribbean day, maybe see some of you out
>>> there.  Big hugs and love.
>>> Shelly Tognazzini
>>>
>>> On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 7:36 AM Lisa Lagos <lagos.lisa20 at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Such a heartfelt message Leila.  Thank you.  🤝
>>>>
>>>> On Fri., Feb. 7, 2020, 12:19 a.m. Leila Kaman, <leilamadhvani at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Not viva too.. I don't think we should close the program. It's were we
>>>>> are learning and getting information from.  what's left for us HIV ladies
>>>>> to support us??  Please let's keep the viva. Ladies let's join hands
>>>>> together 🤝
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu., Feb. 6, 2020, 8:49 p.m. Margarite Sanchez, <
>>>>> margaritesanchez at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for sending this out Tami. It's true, Positive Living Society
>>>>>> of BC is closing.
>>>>>> I'm not sure what the PLBC closure means for Viva. We have been
>>>>>> functioning as  Standing Committee of the society for the last (5?) years.  *Do
>>>>>> we want to become an independent society? Do we want to continue? *
>>>>>> I don't have the answer, I hope there is enthusiasm to keep it going
>>>>>> but it needs new energy and commitment.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *How do Viva women feel about Viva? Is it valuable to you, to our
>>>>>> community? *
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Margarite
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Feb 3, 2020 at 5:25 AM Tami Starlight <
>>>>>> tamistarlight at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> See:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> https://www.citynews1130.com/2020/02/01/hiv-aids-support-advocacy-org-closing/amp/
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sent from a mobile device
>>>>>>> Tami Starlight - she/her/hers & they/them/theirs
>>>>>>> Unceded coast Salish territory / Vancouver, Canada
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