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Brockville VIP Group

DateSeptember 3, 2024
Time
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

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Time
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Event Type
In Person
Program Type
Peer Support Programs
Location

Wall Street United Church
5 Wall Street
Brockville ON K6V 4R8
Canada

The Brockville VIP Group is a social support group for people living with vision loss in the Brockville area. Join us for coffee or tea and a light snack to socialize and connect with others who are living with vision loss. 

The Brockville VIP Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Wall Street United Church (5 Wall St, Brockville).

Please be advised that you must register for all programs. We kindly ask you to RSVP a minimum of 1 full business day before the start of the program. 

Registration required. To register, please complete the CNIB Auto Registration Form.

For more information, please contact Tanis Boardman, Manager, Ontario Programs & Community Engagement at tanis.boardman@cnib.ca or call 1-800-563-2642.

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