Dec 03 2019

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Seniors news

Patient Cost Survey

Jude Kornelsen (UBC – Centre for Rural Health Research/Rural Evidence Review) is asking for our help.  We know that seniors in particular struggle with the challenges and costs of getting to out-of-town medical appointments. “One of the resounding themes that came out of the RER survey w...

Nov 12 2019

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Seniors news

Community Connect Day

Nelson Committee on Homelessness hosts Community Connect Day each November, as winter approaches. This year’s Community Connect Day is on Saturday, November 23 at Central School Gym in Nelson (corner of Ward and Mill Streets), open to guests from 10am – 3pm. Community Connect Day provides an opportu...

Oct 24 2019

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Seniors news, Service Providers News, Transportation

Volunteer Drivers Needed

Oct 15 2019

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Seniors news, Service Providers News

OLD GROWTH

Nelson’s intergenerational newsletter, Fall 2019|Issue 2 As summer fades quickly and we are left with the fruits of our growth, I can see things are changing. Most significantly the world rallies around the Climate Marches, and this movement is a beautiful example of intergenerational work at ...

Sep 16 2019

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Seniors Fair, Seniors news

5TH ANNUAL KOOTENAY SENIORS FAIR ON OCTOBER 4TH!

This fall, Kootenay Seniors is hosting the 5th Annual Kootenay Seniors Fair, celebrating National Seniors Day. Join us on Friday, October 4th, 10am-3pm at Prestige Lakeside Resort. Admission and activities are free; this year the Fair is featuring 30+ vendors, information on seniors’ services, free ...

Sep 11 2019

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Seniors Fair, Seniors news

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer for the Kootenay Seniors Fair! Friday October 4th, 10 am – 3 pm Prestige Lakeside Resort, Nelson Welcome table, photographer, volunteer drivers and other various positions. Full and half-day shifts (5 hours and 3 hours) Lunch provided for full day shifts (snacks for half-day) For info/to v...

Aug 06 2019

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Blanket and Camping Gear Donation Drive

August 1, 2019 ­– Stepping Stones – the Nelson based emergency shelter serving the West Kootenay area – is holding a blanket and camping gear drive. Between now and August 31st, 2019, Stepping Stones is requesting donations of sleeping bags, blankets, camping gear, towels, men’s medium pants a...

Aug 06 2019

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Volunteer Needed

Stepping Stones Homeless Shelter is looking for a volunteer to pick up bread Saturday mornings.  If you are interested in volunteering your time please contact the shelter at 250-352-9876 or by email.

Jun 17 2019

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Home Support, Seniors news

Buy a Sponge

If you’re interested in purchasing a sponge to Help a Senior Please Contact Lynn Goodison 778-463-5248 709 Vernon Rd (Street Entrance)

Jun 11 2019

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Seniors news

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH KOOTENAY SENIORS

We are looking for a new Seniors Transportation Coordinator for the Kootenay Seniors Program at Nelson CARES. This exciting position helps seniors navigate the network of transportation services available to them when they can no longer drive, while working across sectors to improve and coordinate t...

May 29 2019

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Seniors news, Transportation

Transit ride along, Nelson to Kaslo

Come and join us for this fun day of exploring the Kootenays on local transit! Come and join us for a day trip from Nelson to Kaslo. Tour the SS Moyie and have an early dinner. We will be leaving from Ward and Baker Bus stop at 12:00pm and back to Nelson by 7:00pm.

Mar 28 2019

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Seniors news

Taking action together to address homelessness

On any given night, more than 35,000 individuals are experiencing homelessness in Canada. Each year, it is more than 235,000 individuals who will experience homelessness in the country.(1) Historically, homeless people in Canada were older, single males. That being said, the current crisis seems to ...

Mar 26 2019

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Seniors news, Transportation

Help Seniors in your Community!

We are so excited to launch our Kootenay Seniors Volunteer Driver Program (KSVDP) at the end of April! This great new program will offer affordable transportation 7 days a week for seniors who need transportation to access medical appointments – including Trail hospital – financial services, g...

Mar 26 2019

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Kootenay Seniors Receives Generous Donation

Nelson CARES’ Kootenay Seniors program has received a brand-new wheelchair, a specialized “transfer chair” that allows for smoother transfer of users from chair to vehicle. Originally donated to Broader Horizons who in turn kindly offered it to Kootenay Seniors, the chair comes from Art Everton and ...

Sep 19 2018

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Seniors Fair, Seniors news

Volunteers Needed for Kootenay Seniors Fair!

Volunteers are needed for the 4th Annual Kootenay Seniors Fair on October 5th, 2018. Support seniors in your community and have fun at the same time! All ages and skills, students welcome! Urgently needed now: Help distributing posters in Nelson and area!! List with addresses, divided by area of the...

Sep 19 2018

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Seniors Fair, Seniors news, Service Providers News

Get Ready for the 2018 Kootenay Seniors Fair!

Seniors and their friends and families are invited to a day of fun activities and informative vendor tables at the 4th Annual Kootenay Seniors Fair! The Fair is being held Tuesday, October 5th at the Prestige Lakeside Resort, 701 Lakeside Drive in Nelson. Doors open at 10 am and the event runs until...

Sep 18 2018

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Seniors news, Transportation

Job Posting: Kootenay Seniors Transportation Program Coordinator

The Kootenay Seniors Transportation Program Coordinator position is part of Nelson CARES Society’s Kootenay Seniors Program. The Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the program, reports to the Kootenay Seniors Program Manager and is supported by the Kootenay Seniors Transportation Working ...

Aug 21 2018

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Mark Your Calendars!

The 4th Annual Kootenay Seniors Fair is coming up on Friday October 5th. Make sure you note the date and plan to attend this fun and festive event! 30+ vendor tables, free hearing tests and foot care, door prizes and give-aways and lots of fun activities for seniors, friends and families. Returning ...

Aug 20 2018

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Seniors news, Transportation

Casual Memberships Now Available at Kootenay Carshare

Kootenay Carshare Cooperative is now offering a new casual membership! There is no $500 membership share purchase required with a casual membership, and gas and insurance are always included. The casual membership structure is perfect for people who are looking to use a vehicle on a temporary basis,...

May 16 2018

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Seniors news

Seniors Advocate calls for new program to help with seniors transportation and makes several recommendations to improve existing programs.

Vancouver- Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie today released Seniors Transportation: Affordable, Appropriate and Available. The report, which reflects over a year of consultation and research, concludes that changes are required to address some of the existing transportation systems and a new program...