[Viva] Programs shutting down

Mon Feb 10 09:13:59 PST 2020

Hi Shelly and friends,

I'm sorry to hear you have been through so much recently Shelly. You're a
trooper and always amaze me at your strong attitude. Keep up the fight,
dear friend.

I have applied and been accepted for the two-day women's gathering. I would
welcome a get together during the conference.  I will only be available
during the day as I go home in the evening of the first day.

I'm looking forward to seeing you and anyone else who is attending at that
time.

Denise

On Mon, Feb 10, 2020 at 7:17 AM Peggy Frank <pegfrank at telus.net> wrote:

> Shelly. i send my love and hope to hug you in March. Also sending my
> heartfelt gratitude for Pos loving living folk. Peg
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 10, 2020, at 1:20 AM, B V <bertavezina333 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 
> Hello all,
> Margarite, in answer to your question I fell very strongly about Viva
> moving forward. We would also need to have a venue of sorts to have a home
> base. Working together may also shape possible new programming at AV and
> FFL for us.i like the idea of a Face to face meeting.
> As for the closing of Positive Living BC? I'm very saddened for those who
> benefitted from the programming and for those who may lose their livelihood
> supporting all of us. I have full faith in Glen Bradford and that he will
> work tirelessly to get things done.
> The Peer Navigation program will continue although it won't be under the
> PLBC umbrella after March 31st/2020.
> My thoughts are with you Shelly as well as others who are suffering.
> Sincerely, Roberta.
>
> On Sat., Feb. 8, 2020, 10:09 p.m. Margarite Sanchez, <
> margaritesanchez at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> 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
>>>>>>>>> https://theantioppressionnetwork.com https://
>>>>>>>>> facebook.com/TheAntiONetwork/
>>>>>>>>> twitter: @theaonetwork
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