[Viva] Programs shutting down

Thu Feb 13 11:50:00 PST 2020

I'm still undecided about going but if I don't ... and Viva has a meeting,
I would be happy to call or skype in.
Please keep me in the loop.

Margarite

On Wed, Feb 12, 2020 at 8:07 AM shelly tognazzini <shetognazzini at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Thanks so much Peggy! Look forward to that hug in person 🤗
>
> 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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