This bulletin was prepared to warn consumers of ongoing fraud reporting tied to COVID-19 vaccines. While pandemic related scams have been ongoing, recent reporting to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has identified potential ongoing frauds linked to COVID-19 vaccines. For more on this notice, click here.

We’re acting as community coordinator for volunteer drivers and seniors. Free delivery of groceries to seniors and mobility-challenged persons. We can pickup pre-ordered and pre-paid groceries/pharmacy items. AND/OR go to the person’s home, pick up cash, or cheque, or grocery card, and bring it to the store to pay for pre-ordered items. We will NOT […]

How to thoroughly wash your hands to prevent the spread of COVID19.

Thank you for your donation Speedpro Signs Nelson – The car magnets you donated will be used for our Home Support Program and Volunteer Driver Program. It’s encouraging to see community members stepping up and helping to support seniors in our area!  

This bulletin was prepared to warn consumers of ongoing fraud reporting tied to COVID-19 vaccines. While pandemic related scams have been ongoing, recent reporting to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has identified potential ongoing frauds linked to COVID-19 vaccines. For more on this notice, click here.

We need volunteers! There are seniors in our community that can use some help. If you can lend a hand shoveling snow, give us a call at (778)463-5247. Thank you!

Kootenay Seniors is very grateful for the generous donation from Rotary Club Nelson, which will be used for the Transportation Program. Our COVID-19 adapted program includes free delivery of groceries and pharmacy items by screened volunteer drivers.  

Photo credit: Sergiu Valena What are your hopes for our post-pandemic world? We want to hear from all ages! In a video that includes multiple generations, tell us your story. The Nelson CARES Society and the Nelson Civic Theatre Society have come together to invite our communities to enter an online contest by submitting a […]

2019-20 ANNUAL REPORT of the Office of the Seniors Advocate The document is the sixth annual report from the Office of the Seniors Advocate and reports on the period of April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Please click here for a copy of the report.

Over 3000 joined CARP’s National Seniors Day Online event – Watch it here

Wondering how you can support a senior? During these times its important to reach out, learn more about how you can help.

Kootenay Seniors hopes to continue with the great work Corrine accomplished for seniors in the community. We want to share our respect and appreciation for everything Corrine has achieved! Congratulations on retirement!

Issue 6 of Old Growth Magazine included some fantastic submissions. This radio interview features some of the contributers and more about their stories. Listen to Elizabeth Cunningham read her poetry and Els Lundgaard share more about her “Unintended Gift.” Also get the chance to learn more about the creation of the youth mural.