Are you having problems communicating and achieving the right results with employees, coworkers, senior staff, or even at home? Do you want to learn new tools to increase your confidence with having hard conversations? Would you like to know tips on giving feedback to increase an effective work environment? This dynamic class will show you […]
Always on Mother’s Day Weekend, the 15th Annual Nelson Garden Festival happens on the 200 block of Baker Street and Kootenay Street in downtown Nelson. 60 booths of veggies, flowers, perennials and annuals, shrubs and bulbs, and many items to spruce up your gardens, patios, walkways and decks from some of the region’s best gardeners […]
Dana Burgess has taken on the role of the West Kootenay Seniors Transportation Coordinator. Dana will be out in the community providing information on services available in our area regarding transportation. She looks forward to discussing your transportation needs with you.
The 3 km and 5 km routes leave from the Gazebo and take you along the waterfront, on a wheelchair / scooter /stroller-accessible route, with water stations for people and their canine supporters along the way. Register now, and show your support for people living with MS in the West Kootenay / Boundary area. Funds […]
Nelson Public Library’s outreach service to Slocan Valley residents continues! Area H South residents can sign up for library membership, browse the mobile collection, and sign out books, DVDs and CDs. Members can contact the Nelson Library to arrange to have items sent to Passmore for pick up. Contact the Library by the number provided […]
Seniors, bring your iPad and your questions to the Senior's Coordinating Society every Thursday morning from 10am - 12 pm. We'll sit down with you and help you learn about your device and answer the questions you have.
Panel discussion and Q&A on Medical Marijuana. What do we know? With Dr. Joel Kailia from the RISE Clinic; Dr. Michael Smith, Chinese medicine practitioner; and Jim Leslie from the Kootenays Medicine Tree. A unique opportunity to get answers to all your questions about the medical usage of this drug.
Free Webinar The nonprofit sector is not immune to workplace violence. In fact, research shows that workplace violence is three times more likely to occur among healthcare workers than any other occupation, including police officers and prison guards. Legislative changes have broadened our awareness of the issue, and have strengthened our understanding that it cannot […]
An educational group for men who would like to develop more satisfying relationships with their partners. The group runs for 8 weeks every Wednesday from: March 6—April 24, 2019 6:00-8:00 pm Location: Nelson Community Services, 518 Lake St. We will be exploring topics such as communication, anger, self-regulation, and emotional intelligence. This is a closed […]
The Council of Senior Citizens Organizations of BC (COSCO BC) and the Canadian Deprescribing Network (CaDeN) are excited to announce that registration has opened for Seniors Empowering Communities! 2019 BC Summit for Older Adults on Safe Medication Use. The workshop will be held on Friday, May 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Vancouver […]