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March 5, 2025

Social Meals: Building Community and Spreading Kindness

February’s Social Meals event at Wavefront Centre was a celebration of connection, inclusion, and kindness. Supported by United Way British Columbia, the event fostered a sense of belonging and strengthened community bonds.

A large group of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing seniors gathered in a bright conference room at Wavefront Centre, wearing pink in support of Pink Shirt Day. They are smiling and making heart shapes with their hands, symbolizing kindness and inclusion. The room has blue walls, modern lighting, and tables arranged for a social event.

Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing seniors gather at Wavefront Centre on Pink Shirt Day, sharing smiles and support for kindness and inclusion.

February’s Social Meals event at Wavefront Centre was a heartwarming gathering filled with conversation, laughter, and new connections.  

Held on Pink Shirt Day on February 26, over 50 Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing seniors gathered at our Mount Pleasant location, where they were encouraged to wear pink in support of kindness, inclusion, and a world without bullying.

Photography of participants at a Social Meals event at Wavefront Centre. A woman with a pink hat is sitting at a table and has her arms outstretched to a Deaf Interpreter wearing a black shirt. On the table, you can see pink flowers and a water bottle.

Photography of participants at a Social Meals event at Wavefront Centre. A man and a woman are smiling and laughing while playing a tactile version of the game Telephone. In front, a man who is an ASL Deaf Interpreter and is wearing black is sitting facing them.

Helping Our Community Grow Stronger

Just like tending to a garden, small acts of kindness—like sharing a meal and creating space for meaningful connections—help our community grow stronger together. 

This special event was made possible thanks to the generous support of United Way British Columbia, whose contribution helps advance its mission to build healthy, caring, and inclusive communities by strengthening vital support networks for those in need. 

Photography of participants at a Social Meals event at Wavefront Centre. A group of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing seniors gather in a bright conference room, wearing pink for Pink Shirt Day. A smaller group is sitting at a table eating food and smiling. The setting features white walls and windows can be seen in the background.

Photography of participants at a Social Meals event at Wavefront Centre. A man and a woman are sitting at a table smiling. On the table in front of them, you can see plates of food. People are milling around in the background.

Photography of participants at a Social Meals event at Wavefront Centre. A woman wearing a black sweater is tactile signing with a woman wearing a red sweater.

Photography of participants at a Social Meals event at Wavefront Centre. A group of seven women, all wearing pink shirts are posing for a photograph and smiling. In front, a man with a pink shirt and grey hat is kneeling in front of them. White walls and a window can be seen in the background.

Building Connections Through Food, Fun, and Inclusion 

Guests enjoyed lunch, played interactive games, including a tactile version of Telephone—an engaging way for individuals with hearing and vision loss to connect. 

The event was fully inclusive with support from eight ASL Interpreters, Deaf Interpreters, and closed captioning. 

We loved welcoming both familiar and new faces into our inclusive space and look forward to bringing the community together again soon—stay tuned! 

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Photography by Alonso Reynoso

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Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility is committed to create a barrier-free environment for our staff, clients and visitors. We acknowledge that our work takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility is the operating name for Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, a registered charitable organization. Charitable Registration Number #108200098RR0001

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