Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Financial Planning for the Future


“What Happens to my Loved One When I Die?”This workshop is designed for parents/siblings/caregivers of individuals living with a disability including schizophrenia and other mental illnesses.
Saturday April 10, 2010
9:30 am — 12:30 pm
Christ Church Anglican
4 Elizabeth St. North, Brampton ON
Suggested Donation: $10.00
Please contact Marina Sue-Ping to RSVP, (905) 338-2112 or
msue-ping@schizophrenia.on.ca
PLEASE RSVP ASAP, SPACE IS LIMITED!
There will be a presentation given by an investment advisor and a lawyer followed by a
question period dealing with the following topics: will writing and estate
considerations, basics of RDSP, different types of trusts, and tax free rollover of
RRSP’s and RRIF’s.
This workshop aims to address some of the more complicated concerns related to the above
mentioned topics by having the following individuals on site to field questions from the group:
Robin-Lee Norris, Partner Miller Thomson LLP and
Dan Matwey, Investment Advisor with BMO Nesbitt Burns

Friday, March 5, 2010

Upcoming Events

There are some really exciting events coming up in the Peel-Mississauga area over the next couple of months that are open to all community which just might be of interest to you:

March 26th 2010 8am-4pm
Robert M. Solomon LL.B, LL.M Discusses Legal Issues in Mental Health and Addictions
Although this workshop is primarily directed to frontline workers it is also open to family members at a reduced cost. If you have the time and are able to come out for a day event please email me (Lyndsay) at lyndsayw@fameforfamilies.com for more details.

April 27th 2010 6-9pm (FREE)
FAME presents Taking Back Your Life-The Success of Recovery

Come out and hear how families and individuals living with mental illness are embracing the concept of recovery and are experiencing success; Recovery is possible!
Registration details will be released in the next couple of weeks. For more information on the event please contact me at lyndsayw@fameforfamilies.com or Frank Logue at frankl@fameforfamilies.com.

Mississuaga Halton LHIN-Education and Implementation Working Group (i know, it's a mouthful!!) will be out in our community this Spring/Summer facilitating road shows on how you can navigate system. The first road show will take place at our FAME event April 27, 2010. One of the first steps in recovery for you and your loved one is figuring out how you can work through this system. Don’t miss out on this event!!

For more information on any of these events please feel free to contact me by email or phone 905-276-8316.

Be Well