VIRN

12/25/2025

Season’s Greetings

All of us on your VIRN Team want to wish you, your families, and loved ones all the best of the season. We also hope everyone in our community finds happiness, health, and peace in 2026.



Picture Description:
Red and white VIRN Christmas stocking hanging in front of a fireplace. On a table in the forefront is a big red bowl of popcorn and a cup of hot chocolate. In the bottom right hand corner is the VIRN logo.

09/08/2025

Wishing all students and teachers a great school year 2025-26 👍

08/08/2025

08/08/2025

“Working together makes good things happen for everyone. Let’s give it a try! ” VIRN

08/06/2025

Well done!🇨🇦

Final results are in for the 2025 IBSA Goalball American Championships!

Women’s Division
1. Brazil
2. Canada
3. USA
4. Argentina
5. Mexico
6. Peru
7. Chile
8. Guatemala
9. Venezuela
10. Panama
11. Nicaragua

Men’s Division
1. Brazil
2. Argentina
3. USA
4. Canada
5. Venezuela
6. Puerto Rico
7. Nicaragua
8. Chile
9. Peru
10. Mexico
11. Guatemala
12. Panama

Congratulations to all teams on an incredible week of competition!

08/05/2025

Why is the city of Winnipeg making it harder for people with low vision and other sensory disabilities to get around?

in consultation with us the city asked about art placement on streets and sidewalks
We clearly said, please don’t place art work and multi coloured designs on the surfaces of streets, sidewalks and bridges.

It is very confusing to navigate and makes it hard for us to find anything to use for wayfinding.

See these photos below the paint is already pealing making it even harder to safety walk around without worrying about tripping or falling.

This whole area is on Graham Ave.from Garry St going west where there are no vehicles it Is for pedestrians only.

We love art and very much appreciate the work that artists do, but putting beautiful art where it is walked on and you cannot see the whole detail unless from above and creates challenges for others makes no sense whatsoever.

it is extremely challenging!

08/02/2025

Wishing you a very happy and safe long weekend.
🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

07/24/2025

Are you a good team worker bee?🐝

VIRN’s work is not always visible on social media. However, we are always working hard in the background on making positive changes in the community. It isn’t about being most popular, but it is about tackling real life challenges that can’t or shouldn’t always be shared. We aren’t heros, but our work is meaningful and has an impact on so many

We need your help to continue and grow Be a part of a team that works together to make a difference in the lives of people living with a vision impairment

If you are interested in volunteering with us, please contact us at 204-975-9340 or email [email protected].

We need people who want to work together towards the same goals.



A collection of photos of just a few things we do.

07/13/2025

We will be there. 👍

NEXT WEEK Saturday is the first CYCLELOOPIA event!

For full details and to RSVP visit:
https://winnipegtrails.ca/events/cycleloopia-saturday-july-19th-kings-park/

Descriptive Text: On a white background, in thin black and red font, the top of the poster reads CycleLoopia, Saturday July 19th at Kings Park. The "L" has a little arrow pointing upwards and the "P" has a little arrow pointing downward. The bottom half of the poster is a collage of disability community members on their cycles. A tandem duo, followed by two friends in their handcycles and recumbent e-trike in the background

07/09/2025

Thank you!

Last Saturday, July 5 from 12:30 to 4:30 PM we held one of our Family and Friends events. We want to say thank you to everyone who came out. Everybody had a great time and seemed to really enjoy themselves.

The smokies and burgers were fantastic and the beverages from DMC were a hit as well. We were pleased to see so many new people. Also, we were happy to see the community have the chance to reconnect with others who haven’t been around for awhile. It is always nice to see that happen when VIRN brings the community together.

We also want to thank members from other organizations who were invited and were able to join us. That is what VIRN likes to see. Organizations supporting each other and working together.

Oh yes, we also want to mention that it was wonderful to have a couple little ones attend with their parents. It goes to show that we are welcoming and embrace family and friends.

Mark Saturday, August 9 for another event with VIRN. Details coming soon!

Enjoy our beautiful summer,

The VIRN Team
Thank you!

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Beautiful white moon flower.

07/05/2025

See you tomorrow.

Hey VIRN!
“Let’s Get Together Like We Use To”

Join Us
Saturday, July 5
Between 12:30 and 4:30 PM
Family and Friends Appreciation Event
No Admission Fee

Accessible venue:
Devil May Care Brewing Co.
155A Fort Street, Winnipeg

Food truck On Site

Enjoy A Smokey & Beverage on Us when you RSVP
Contact us at: Phone: 204-975-9340 or Email: [email protected]

Play Cribbage, Cards or Board Games
Music
Door Prizes
Patio Open
Mix and Mingle and get to know people in the community.

Bring a friend
Everyone is welcome! 😊

07/01/2025

From All of Us At VIRN. Happy Canada Day! Enjoy this day and celebrate togetherness 🇨🇦❤️

Picture Description: Canadian flag blowing in the wind against a beautiful blue Canadian sky.