CALENDAR (Click the link below to view calendar or print)
Some activities are designated “Private” on the calendar such as Duplicate Bridge Wednesdays 6:30 and Ukuladies and Friends Thursdays 5:15, but we can send an email to them if you are interested in learning more. Contact us at nelsonseniorscentre@gmail.com.
COURTESY LISTINGS FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF INTEREST TO OUR MEMBERS
UKULADIES & FRIENDS
Nelson Seniors Centre, 717 Vernon St.
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NELSON STROKE RECOVERY GROUP
Our Centre has donated to this group for their free art therapy sessions in the past. They have provided an outline of what they do and their contact information, if you would like to participate or know of anybody else who might be interested in joining this group.
The Nelson Stroke Recovery Group is here for all stroke survivors, caregivers, and family members to provide support, friendship, and education. The group meets every Friday morning from 10am-noon. The format and location depends on the season. For the summer there’s an optional group walk followed by coffee and conversation. The free Fall education program will begin on September 5th to October 24th at Lakeside Place, 805 Nelson Avenue, and their poster is on our bulletin board giving you more information.
Please call Marg Dietrich at 250-354-4453 for more info or email: mmdietrich54@gmail.com.
The affiliated March Of Dimes offers excellent on-line courses, education and support for stroke recovery at: www.afterstroke.ca or 1-888-540-6666.
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NELSON IODE KOKANEE CHAPTER
They use our Centre on a monthly basis for their meetings. They operate their thrift store at 670 Baker St., Nelson, B.C., and are always looking for volunteers. Please visit their store for an application. Also, check out their daily sales for good bargains.
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NELSON AND DISTRICT SENIORS COORDINATING SOCIETY
Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is down the street from us at 719 Vernon St. (extreme right of old Civic Centre arena entrance, up the enclosed stairs). Over the years they have given our Centre a courtesy page on their website until we now have our own website and we would like to repay the courtesy.
They operate free programs which directly benefit seniors mainly and other adults who need their services. Their goal is to make a real difference in the quality of life for people in our community.
Their committed volunteers, who are seniors themselves, serve concerned individuals dealing with issues specific to them such as simple income tax form preparations, financial advocacy for government assistance forms, Cycling Without Age trishaw rides for the mobility challenged, personal advance planning advice, farmers’ market coupons, and seniors’ resource and information services.
Contact them at (250) 352-6008, sencoord@gmail.com, or click on their website www.nelsonseniors.ca for more information on their services.
Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating’s New program – Dementia Navigator
Hello, I am Lee Reid, a retired counselor and elder who now volunteers with many community societies such as hospice or Nav-CARE, and in a long-term care facility. As dementia navigator with Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society (Sencoord), I will provide on-site welcome, reassurance, orientation and referrals for anyone concerned about dementia. My role will be education and referral to community resources such as the B.C. Alzheimers Society or IHA Home Care nursing, or to IHA and other community Social Programs that are dementia-friendly. In collaboration with the needs of people concerned about dementia, I will build a flexible plan with you to optimise your quality of life. This could involve referral to community resources, connecting you to neighbourhood supports, and lifestyle education.
Our intention is to begin this service on August 19, 2025 as a 3-month pilot with hopes of continuing in 2026.
I would be delighted to meet with you most Tuesday mornings in the Sencoord office, 719 Vernon Street (extreme right of the Civic Arena and up the enclosed stairs) if you care to drop in between 9:00 to 12:00. Alternately, to make an appointment, please contact Sencoord at 250-352-6008.
