Category Archives: Seniors news

Mar 02 2021

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Vaccine Appointment for Seniors

Vaccine call centres for seniors open March 8, 2021. You can book a vaccine appointment for yourself or your spouse. You can also have a family member or friend call for you. It’s easy and safe to book over the phone. Please click on the link below for booking dates based on age groups. Book [...

Feb 11 2021

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Have a heart: Nelson woman reaches out to isolated seniors

Please read this inspirational article in the Nelson Star about Chandra Moon, who organized a gift-giving initiative for elders on their own. We are so grateful to have such a caring community! Click here for the full article. Courtesy of Nelson Star

Jan 28 2021

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Caregiver Group

Please join us for a 3 month online group supporting those caring for Seniors (55+). Connect with people who understand. Explore health and well-being of caregivers, organizational tips and strategies for caregiving. Drop-ins welcome. When: Monday 6:30 – 8 pm February 15 – May 10 Where: ...

Jan 05 2021

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Thank you Speedpro!

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!

Dec 22 2020

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Canadian Aniti-Fraud Centre Butlletin- COVID-19 Vaccine Scam Alert

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 he...

Dec 18 2020

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Snow Shoveling For Seniors

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!

Dec 01 2020

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Thank you Rotary Club Nelson!

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.

Nov 02 2020

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Seniors Advocate Annual Report

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.

Sep 29 2020

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Seniors Day 2020

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

Sep 24 2020

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Support a Senior

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

Sep 15 2020

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Retired Manager, Corrine Younie

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!

Sep 09 2020

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OG Magazine On Kootenay Co-op Radio

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 m...

Aug 19 2020

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Services Currently Offered by Kootenay Seniors

Kootenay Seniors is delighted to announce its services currently being offered. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL KOOTENAY SENIORS PROGRAMS FOLLOW STRICT COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS.

Jul 07 2020

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Thank you!

Kootenay Seniors Program was so grateful to receive the wonderful home-made masks. We know how fortunate we are to live in Nelson and have such an outpouring of help from our neighbours. Thank you again for your continued support.

Jun 02 2020

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Celebrating Seniors’ Week

May 28 2020

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State of Services for Kootenay Seniors

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 t...

Apr 20 2020

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Thank You Safeway Nelson!

On behalf of the seniors in our community, we would like to thank Nelson SAFEWAY for the generous and timely donation of $1,000 of grocery gift cards! More than ever, our community is working hard to support seniors, and thanks to you we will be able to provide much-needed provisions to those who mo...

Mar 12 2020

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Call for Submission

“OLD GROWTH Magazine is part of Nelson CARES Society Intergenerational Project. This project aims to provide a hub for intergenerational activities happening in the Nelson area. Now seeking writers from all ages and backgrounds. Submit your opinion, photo’s and inclusive events!”

Mar 03 2020

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Drivers Needed

Mar 03 2020

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Cleaners Wanted

Temporarily suspended but gathering resumes for when they resume. Apply today!

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Contact info

709A Vernon Street, Nelson BC, V1L 4G3
250 352 2708
info@kootenayseniors.ca
KOOTENAY SENIORS a project of: Nelson CARES Society

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