GHS Expands Services for Artists
The Society went public in early October about its intention to expand services to artists with developmental disabilities. The GHS will expand the highly successful ArtWorks program with a significant renovation to create a large studio and public gallery starting in the fall of 2008.

This will enable the program to expand further and to engage in more community partnerships. Fundraising initiatives are already underway in order to raise the capital required to make the necessary changes. Stay tuned for exciting details.
     















  5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
We are extra excited about the tournament this year as the Victoria Men’s Wear Golf Association is merging their tournament with the Garth Homer Foundation to create an even better and more enjoyable event for all.

The event takes place at the Cedar Hill Golf Course on Monday May 12 with a Shotgun start and has been expanded to include both women’s and men’s Individual Play and Texas Scramble. A fun-filled (and of course sunny) day will be followed with a buffet dinner. Proceeds from the tournament will go toward the purchase of a vehicle with a crew cab to be used by the Society’s Community Access Team Recycle Program. For additional info contact: Anna at 475-2270, Ext 224 or by e-mail at fundraising@garthhomersociety.org



  Upcoming BCACL Conference
     






a "Tools for Change" is taking place June 12 - 14 at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, in Surrey BC. Workshop topics range from employment skills for self advocates to supporting people through aging; from developing health relationships to exploring resource development. Whether you are a self advocate, family member, volunteer, manager or front-line staff, don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect with others in the field. For more information go to the BCACL website at: www.bcacl.org.



  ArtWorks Program

Current Exhibition
"Katherine Woods Solo Exhibition"
     





For a complete listing of ArtWorks Exhibits, click this link:
2008 ArtWorks Exhibition Schedule

For more information email ArtWorks Coordinators:

Bonnie Laird @ blaird@garthhomersociety.org

or

Suzanne Bessette @
sbessette@garthhomersociety.org.











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  GHS Strategic Plan



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   GHS CARF Accreditation Survey Result





Garth Homer Society
813 Darwin Avenue
Victoria, BC
V8X 2X7
Ph: (250) 475-2270
Fx: (250) 475-2279
Email: ghomer@garthhomersociety.org