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Events of 2025

  • Feb 8, 2025 - Council meeting #1 and Café Afca - Tax update
     

  • March 8, 2025 - CVITP tax clinic #1
     

  • April 12, 2025 – CVITP tax clinic #2
     

  • July 19, 2025  – Council Meeting #2 and PD  (TBD)
     

  • Date TBC –  Summer Picnic
     

  • September 20, 2025  – Council Meeting #3 and Café Afca (TBD)
     

  • November 29, 2025 – AGM and PD (TBD)
     

  • January 3, 2026 –  Christmas Party

Past Events of 2025

  • AFCA-BC Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
    AFCA-BC Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
    Sat, Mar 08
    Our Lady of Mercy Parish Church Basement
    Mar 08, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Our Lady of Mercy Parish Church Basement, 7455 10th Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 2S1, Canada
    We have secured a new home for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) tax clinic! Join us in making a difference this tax season by registering or renewing your e-File status as a volunteer tax preparer.
  • AFCA-BC Professional Development – Tax Updates CPD
    AFCA-BC Professional Development – Tax Updates CPD
    Sat, Feb 08
    Our Lady of Mercy Parish Basement
    Feb 08, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
    Our Lady of Mercy Parish Basement, 7455 10th Ave, Burnaby, BC V3M 3H7, Canada
    Don’t miss our upcoming two-hour seminar on key tax updates for Personal Income Tax Changes for 2024/2025 for complex and simple tax returns.

Past Events of 2024

  • AFCA-BC Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
    AFCA-BC Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
    Sat, Mar 08
    Our Lady of Mercy Parish Church Basement
    Mar 08, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Our Lady of Mercy Parish Church Basement, 7455 10th Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 2S1, Canada
    We have secured a new home for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) tax clinic! Join us in making a difference this tax season by registering or renewing your e-File status as a volunteer tax preparer.
  • AFCA-BC Professional Development – Tax Updates CPD
    AFCA-BC Professional Development – Tax Updates CPD
    Sat, Feb 08
    Our Lady of Mercy Parish Basement
    Feb 08, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
    Our Lady of Mercy Parish Basement, 7455 10th Ave, Burnaby, BC V3M 3H7, Canada
    Don’t miss our upcoming two-hour seminar on key tax updates for Personal Income Tax Changes for 2024/2025 for complex and simple tax returns.
  • AFCA-BC - 2024 AGM & Professional Development Workshop
    AFCA-BC - 2024 AGM & Professional Development Workshop
    Sat, Nov 30
    Our Lady of Mercy Parish Church Basement
    Nov 30, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Our Lady of Mercy Parish Church Basement, 7455 10th Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 2S1, Canada
    Join the AGM shaping future of the organisation & Professional Development Workshop
  • AFCA-BC - 2024 AGM & Professional Development Workshop
    AFCA-BC - 2024 AGM & Professional Development Workshop
    Sat, Nov 30
    Our Lady of Mercy Parish Church Basement
    Nov 30, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Our Lady of Mercy Parish Church Basement, 7455 10th Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 2S1, Canada
  • Open Council Meeting of AFCA-BC
    Open Council Meeting of AFCA-BC
    Sat, Sep 28
    Our Lady of Mercy Parish Basement
    Sep 28, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Our Lady of Mercy Parish Basement, 7455 10th Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 2S1, Canada
    Join us for the AFCA-BC Open Council Meeting to connect with members, hear updates, and share your ideas to shape our future together!
  • Café AFCA: Essential Soft Skills for Professional & Personal Growth
    Café AFCA: Essential Soft Skills for Professional & Personal Growth
    Sat, Sep 28
    Sep 28, 2024, 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    Our Lady of Mercy Parish Church Basement, 7455 10th Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 2S1, Canada
    A workshop designed to empower participants to develop essential soft skills that drive success in both personal and professional settings.
  • AFCA-BC Summer Picnic
    AFCA-BC Summer Picnic
    Sat, Jul 27
    Coquitlam
    Jul 27, 2024, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    Coquitlam, Lafarge Lake, Coquitlam, BC V3B, Canada
    Join us for the AFCA-BC Summer Picnic! Enjoy a fun-filled day with a Caribbean vibe at Lafarge Lake Park.
  • Spring PD Session: Anti-Money Laundering Law by Inspector David Gray
    Spring PD Session: Anti-Money Laundering Law by Inspector David Gray
    Jun 29, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Burnaby, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 3G4, Canada
    We invite you to attend an essential session on Anti-Money Laundering Law, taking place on June 29th at the Bonsor Recreation Complex. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into this crucial topic.
  • Volunteer for the 2024 Tax Filing Season with AFCA BC!
    Volunteer for the 2024 Tax Filing Season with AFCA BC!
    Mar 01, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – Apr 30, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
    Location is TBD
    Be part of something impactful! AFCA BC is seeking volunteers for our 2024 in-person Tax Clinic. Lend your skills and make a difference in our community. Interested? Email Rita De La Cruz at afcabccvitp@gmail.com for details. Join us in this rewarding journey!
  • CAFÉ AFCA EVENT
    CAFÉ AFCA EVENT
    Sat, Feb 17
    Burnaby
    Feb 17, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Burnaby, Metropolis at, Burnaby, BC V5H, Canada
    Metrotown Food Court by the Fireside, 11am to 12noon Come as you are + Connect with Friends + Anticipate BC Family Day Bring your own coffee or tea for a social chat with each other Updates + Q&A with our President Thelma Siglos Hope to see you!
  • AFCA-BC 2023 AGM and Christmas Party
    AFCA-BC 2023 AGM and Christmas Party
    Sat, Dec 02
    Cameron Recreation Complex
    Dec 02, 2023, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PST
    Cameron Recreation Complex, 9523 Cameron St, Burnaby, BC V3J 1L6, Canada
    We are looking forward to see you in our 2023 Annual General Meeting and Christmas Party.
  • Café AFCA:   How are you?
    Café AFCA:   How are you?
    Sat, Oct 21
    Metrotown food court - fireside area
    Oct 21, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Metrotown food court - fireside area , 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4M5, Canada
    Join us for a relaxed AFCA-BC friends gathering where we can catch up and reconnect.
  • AFCA's Annual Picnic 2023
    AFCA's Annual Picnic 2023
    Sun, Jul 30
    Agnes' Place
    Jul 30, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT
    Agnes' Place, Vancouver BC
    It’s that time of year again when we come together to enjoy the sun, strengthen our camaraderie, and gather for our annual picnic. Our food theme for this year is potluck boodle fight and we will have games and lots of laugh after. See you there!
  • Café AFCA: Spotlight on Resilience
    Café AFCA: Spotlight on Resilience
    May 13, 2023, 1:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PDT
    Burnaby, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 3G4, Canada (Multi-purpose Room 2)
    Join us for an intimate discussion with our past Presidents Thelma Siglos and Tess Martires about resilience. They will share personal and professional experiences that will give us insights on how they have built this essential skill.
  • AFCA-BC 2022 AGM  at Revs Bowling Centre Burnaby
    AFCA-BC 2022 AGM  at Revs Bowling Centre Burnaby
    Nov 19, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PST
    Revs Burnaby, 5502 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby, BC V5B 2Z8, Canada
    We are looking forward to see you in our 2022 Annual General Meeting.
  • AFCA-BC 2022 Summer Picnic
    AFCA-BC 2022 Summer Picnic
    Sat, Aug 13
    Lafarge Lake
    Aug 13, 2022, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. PDT
    Lafarge Lake , 1251-1263 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7Y3
    We are very excited to see everyone in person. Pack your favorite food and enjoy a summer picnic with your AFCA-BC family.
  • Managing Mental Health and Well-Being
    Managing Mental Health and Well-Being
    Sat, Jul 16
    Langley Community Services Society
    Jul 16, 2022, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
    Langley Community Services Society, 6470 201 St, Langley, BC V2Y 2X4, Canada
    This is part 2 of our Managing Mental Health and Well-being seminar with Laarni Abalos, a Registered Clinical Counselor at MOSAIC Youth Centre. Come and learn about various mental health issues and the coping strategies around it. Don't miss this very timely and important event. See you there!
  • “How are you today?” - Managing your Mental Health and Well-Being During Difficult Times
    “How are you today?” - Managing your Mental Health and Well-Being During Difficult Times
    Mar 26, 2022, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. PDT
    Online via Zoom
    Mental health issues are growing at a faster rate than any other kind of disability in today’s workplace (Canadian Mental Health Association), and further exacerbated by the pandemic. It is time to remove the stigma and openly talk about our mental health. See you then!

Past Events of 2023

  • CAFÉ AFCA EVENT
    CAFÉ AFCA EVENT
    Sat, Feb 17
    Burnaby
    Feb 17, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Burnaby, Metropolis at, Burnaby, BC V5H, Canada
    Metrotown Food Court by the Fireside, 11am to 12noon Come as you are + Connect with Friends + Anticipate BC Family Day Bring your own coffee or tea for a social chat with each other Updates + Q&A with our President Thelma Siglos Hope to see you!
  • AFCA-BC 2023 AGM and Christmas Party
    AFCA-BC 2023 AGM and Christmas Party
    Sat, Dec 02
    Cameron Recreation Complex
    Dec 02, 2023, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PST
    Cameron Recreation Complex, 9523 Cameron St, Burnaby, BC V3J 1L6, Canada
    We are looking forward to see you in our 2023 Annual General Meeting and Christmas Party.
  • Café AFCA:   How are you?
    Café AFCA:   How are you?
    Sat, Oct 21
    Metrotown food court - fireside area
    Oct 21, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Metrotown food court - fireside area , 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4M5, Canada
    Join us for a relaxed AFCA-BC friends gathering where we can catch up and reconnect.
  • AFCA's Annual Picnic 2023
    AFCA's Annual Picnic 2023
    Sun, Jul 30
    Agnes' Place
    Jul 30, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT
    Agnes' Place, Vancouver BC
    It’s that time of year again when we come together to enjoy the sun, strengthen our camaraderie, and gather for our annual picnic. Our food theme for this year is potluck boodle fight and we will have games and lots of laugh after. See you there!
  • Café AFCA: Spotlight on Resilience
    Café AFCA: Spotlight on Resilience
    May 13, 2023, 1:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PDT
    Burnaby, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 3G4, Canada (Multi-purpose Room 2)
    Join us for an intimate discussion with our past Presidents Thelma Siglos and Tess Martires about resilience. They will share personal and professional experiences that will give us insights on how they have built this essential skill.

Past Events of 2022

  • AFCA-BC 2022 AGM  at Revs Bowling Centre Burnaby
    AFCA-BC 2022 AGM  at Revs Bowling Centre Burnaby
    Nov 19, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PST
    Revs Burnaby, 5502 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby, BC V5B 2Z8, Canada
    We are looking forward to see you in our 2022 Annual General Meeting.
  • AFCA-BC 2022 Summer Picnic
    AFCA-BC 2022 Summer Picnic
    Sat, Aug 13
    Lafarge Lake
    Aug 13, 2022, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. PDT
    Lafarge Lake , 1251-1263 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7Y3
    We are very excited to see everyone in person. Pack your favorite food and enjoy a summer picnic with your AFCA-BC family.
  • Managing Mental Health and Well-Being
    Managing Mental Health and Well-Being
    Sat, Jul 16
    Langley Community Services Society
    Jul 16, 2022, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
    Langley Community Services Society, 6470 201 St, Langley, BC V2Y 2X4, Canada
    This is part 2 of our Managing Mental Health and Well-being seminar with Laarni Abalos, a Registered Clinical Counselor at MOSAIC Youth Centre. Come and learn about various mental health issues and the coping strategies around it. Don't miss this very timely and important event. See you there!
  • “How are you today?” - Managing your Mental Health and Well-Being During Difficult Times
    “How are you today?” - Managing your Mental Health and Well-Being During Difficult Times
    Mar 26, 2022, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. PDT
    Online via Zoom
    Mental health issues are growing at a faster rate than any other kind of disability in today’s workplace (Canadian Mental Health Association), and further exacerbated by the pandemic. It is time to remove the stigma and openly talk about our mental health. See you then!
  • Celebrating the Life of our Beloved Cecil Sanchez
    Celebrating the Life of our Beloved Cecil Sanchez
    Jan 15, 2022, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PST
    Online via Zoom
    Join us in celebrating the well-lived life of Cecil Sanchez, one of the founding members of our organization. While we are saddened by this immense loss, we are also hopeful and encouraged to honor Cecil's legacy by doing our best to make his vision for AFCA a reality.

Events of 2021

Past Events of 2020

  • AFCA LEARNING EVENT
    AFCA LEARNING EVENT
    Fri, Jan 31
    Orange Dude Hotel
    Jan 31, 2020, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    Orange Dude Hotel, 1161 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6E 0C6, Canada
    If you're smart, you will attend this one.
  • AFCA New Year Party & Induction of Officers
    AFCA New Year Party & Induction of Officers
    Sat, Jan 04
    Bonsor Recreation Complex
    Jan 04, 2020, 5:00 p.m.
    Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 3G4
    A night you'd never forget. Well, with enough booze, you might. ;-)
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