PROFESSIONAL YOUTH ACTING CLASSES WITH MITZI JONES

September 16, 2025 @ 4:00 pm 6:00 pm

Mitzi Jones has been teaching acting locally and internationally for over twenty five years. Starting as a director of Young actors at Tarlington Training in Vancouver, run by one of the industries most influential casting directors, Carole Tarlington before moving to London, where she trained, acted, directed, privately coached and taught for a number of years. Since then she has worked with many successful artists worldwide and has helped kickstart multiple careers Canada wide. She currently travels to Italy every spring with LS&CO Studios to work with professional actors in Rome. This is an excellent opportunity to have some concentrated time with one of BC’s top acting coaches in our home town! 

“Since working with Mitzi my confidence in my work has gone up. She communicates in a way that’s clear and intentional, and has challenged me to take risks in my work. She’s also an all-around beautiful human, who I know genuinely wants to see me and everyone she works with win.

– “Milcania Diaz-Rojas- 40 Acres, Fat Lady Sriracha

$295
5848 Ash Ave
POWELL RIVER, BC V8A 4R6 Canada
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Galentine’s Workshop

February 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm 9:00 pm

Hosted by Bloom Therapy this flower workshop will have you laughing, playing with flowers, creating your own arrangement, drinking drinks and eating snacks. Tickets available through Bloom Therapy’s website.

$105
5824 Ash Ave
POWELL RIVER, BC V8A 4R4 Canada
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604-483-2111
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Parenting Neurodiverse Children Group

February 4, 2025 @ 6:00 pm 7:30 pm

This winter, VK Wellness in hosting a new 5 week program to support parents of a child who is neurodiverse. This includes children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, FASD, and other brain-based differences that require different approaches to parenting and other aspects of family life. This group is a support group giving parents a chance to connect and understand their personal experiences better. Each week features a different topic that will be discussed. During the group, facilitators will learn more about the strengths & needs of the families in our community and their children who are neurodiverse, adapting the program as needed.

Week 1 – What is it like to be a parent of a neurodiverse child?

Week 2 – Emotional Regulation

Week 3 – Difficult Behaviour

Week 4 – Education and Career

Week 5 – Q&A Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Nancy Van Zyl

Date: Tuesday evenings, Starting February 4th.

Location: TBD

To register, email info@vkwellness.ca or book online https://vkwellness.ca/workshops-events/

$250 May be covered by Autism Funding Unit, extended benefits, FNHA and more