Ribbon in Surrey
Holiday Grocery in Surrey
DECEMBER 9 | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
People who are registered with Ribbon can access Holiday Grocery in either Vancouver (December 3) or Surrey.
At both events, community members, who have a confirmed HIV diagnosis, can shop our grocery items for free. Our Surrey selection will feature African food items.
Everyone welcome from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM. Women and children only event from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, includes dinner.
RSVP with Hadiza at 236-688-6428 or HadizaU@Ribbon Community.org to confirm eligibility and learn the location of the event.
DECEMBER 12 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM: Facilitated by Scott / Joshna
All people living with HIV are welcome at this free group hosted in Surrey. We will have snacks and a draw for $25.00.
Contact Scott at [email protected]
Contact Joshna at [email protected]
Text/call/phone 604-315-1968 for additional details.
Ribbon is hosting Indigenous AIDS Awarness Week at JRC
December 5 | Events running throughout the day starting at 10:00 AM
Peer Navigators, joined by Elder Sandy Lambert, are hosting Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week at JRC, sharing stories and experiences of joy, connection, and community while living with HIV. Please join us for bannock and sharing!
Sabian's Arts & Crafts - 4-inch Miniature Drum
December 11 | 11:30am - 1:30 PM
Sabian will be leading a workshop to make a playable mini drum. This is a free activity available for Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members.
Bannock and Coffee at Ribobn
December 11 | 11:30AM - 4:00PM
Groupo Latino
December 10 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Groupo Latino is a closed Group for Latin@ people living with HIV. All genders welcome.
Contact Otto at [email protected].
Holiday Open House
December 17 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Holiday Gathering & Ribbon Open House
It’s that time of year again. We are so excited to see everyone for our first holiday season as Ribbon Community.
This event is open to all people living with HIV! Please join the Peer Navigators and Ribbon Community Staff for a fun-filled evening of food, games, good friends and see our updated spaces.
RSVP mandatory to ensure your spot. Please RSVP at Ribbon Holiday Open House event page, or call Ribbon Community Reception, 604-893-2201, to have your name added to the list. We expect this event to sell out, even though tickets are free. RSVPs are required to ensure your spot. For help with your RSVP, call 604-893-2201, email [email protected], or see staff at Reception. RSVPs will be honoured until 6:30pm December 17.
Capacity for the event is 75 people.
Pipe Ceremony and Feast
December 23 | 11:00 AM
This seasonal pipe ceremony is hosted by Rob, a 2Spirit Métis knowledge keeper, sun dancer, and pipe carrier.
This is a free ceremony and everyone is welcome to join, Indigenous or non-Indigenous. Sobriety is not required to join.
December Closures
Ribbon Community offices on Seymour Street will be closed during the following dates, Please contact our clinic locations to confirm their hours of operations during this holiday season.
Ribbon is closed:
- December 24-27
- December 30 & 31
- January 1 & 2
All locations will be reopen at full capacity January 6, 2025 and we look forward to seeing you.
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