[Viva] Programs shutting down

Thu Feb 13 11:53:11 PST 2020

I hope you do come - would be grand to see you Margarite! Haven’t heard any
news from PAN yet, imagine by end of week. Big Hugs M 🤗

On Thu, Feb 13, 2020 at 11:50 AM Margarite Sanchez <
margaritesanchez at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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://
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>>>>>>>>>>> twitter: @theaonetwork
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