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SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCES AGING WELL IN BC Access the report from the Seniors Advisory Council online at www.hls.gov.bc.ca/seniors ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF BC Exists to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. www.alzheimerbc.org ............................................. 800-462-2833 AIDS VANCOUVER ISLAND/NANAIMO www.avi.org ...................................................250-753-2437 BC CENTRE FOR ELDER ADVOCACY & SUPPORT Individuals, seniors, community agencies, government and policy makers, working together to eliminate the abuse of seniors. www.bcceas.ca 411 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver......................... 866-437-1940 B.C. GOVERNMENT RETIRED EMPLOYEES ........................................................................................... 250-760-0113 BC PENSIONERS ORGANIZATION Promotes the best interest of elder citizens in BC, in all matters pertaining to their welfare ....................................... 604-530-2601 BC SENIORS Online resources and links to programs and services for seniors. www.gov.bc.ca/seniors ........................... 800-465-4911
BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY/NANAIMO www.nbis.ca .............................................................. 250-753-5600 CANADIAN RED CROSS Under the Homecare Services of this website, find information on medical equipment loan programs.......... www.redcross.ca CEDAR WOMEN’S INSTITUTE ........................... 250-245-4016 CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP .................. 250-754-4863 CITY OF NANAIMO Hours of Operation are between 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. www.nanaimo.ca 455 Wallace St., Nanaimo ....................................... 250-754-4251 CLAY TREE SOCIETY For people with developmental disabilities ........................................................................................... 250-753-5322 CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) ........................................................................................... 250-751-2342 DIAL-A-DIETITIAN Food & Nutrition information from professional dietitians. Call between 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. www.dialadietitian.org ........................................... 800-667-3438
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SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCES DISTRICT OF LANTZVILLE Hours of Operation are between 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. www.lantzville.ca 7192 Lantzville Rd., Lantzville .............................. 250-390-4006
ISLAND DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CENTRE Provides services and support for deaf individuals who use sign language as primary means of communication. www.idhhc.ca ................250-753-0999 or TTY: 250-753-0977
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Non-Profit enabling property owners and businesses in Downtown Nanaimo. www.nanaimodowntown.com A-10 Victoria Cres., Nanaimo................................. 250-754-8141
JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY/NANAIMO REGION 1585 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC ........................................................................................... 250-754-1266
FIRST OPEN HEART SOCIETY Vancouver Island ......................................................250-753-0143 GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANCHILDREN SUPPORT www.parentsupportbc.ca ................................. 1-800-377-0212 GREATER NANAIMO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Organization to promote business interests in Nanaimo. www.nanaimochamber.bc.ca 2133 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo ...................................... 250-756-1191 HARBOUR CITY SENIOR QUILTERS Meets Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m. at Bowen Park. No experience necessary, all supplies provided. ..................................................... 250-756-9149 HOMEOWNER GRANT PROGRAMS One of three provincial property tax assistance programs offered to help homeowners reduce taxes. Box 9991, Stn Prov Govt, Victoria ........................ 888-355-2700
LOAVES AND FISHES COMMUNITY FOOD BANK 1009 Farquhar St.......................................................... 250-754-8347 MEALS ON WHEELS Assists people by providing hot nutritious meals at a reasonable cost. www.members.shaw.ca/mownanaimo ........................................................................................... 250-753-1300 MEDIC ALERT FOUNDATION Provider of emergency medical information services linked to customized medical bracelets, necklets and watches. www.medicalert.ca ................................................... 800-668-1507 NANAIMO ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING Helping adults with developmental disabilities. www.nanaimoacl.com 83 Victoria Cres., Nanaimo ..................................... 250-714-0047 NANAIMO BRITISH CLUB Meets monthly at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256, E. Wellington Rd. ..................250-591-6826
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SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCES NANAIMO BLOCK WATCH Partners with communities to build safer neighborhoods by encouraging residents to take a proactive approach to crime prevention and safety. http://blockwatch.com/ NANAIMO CITIZEN ADVOCACY Non-profit society dedicated to advocating for individuals who seek assistance by providing education, information, referral, support. 114-285 Prideaux St., Nanaimo............................ 250-753-2321 NANAIMO COMMUNITY ARCHIVES Official repository of the archival records of the City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo District Museum and the Nanaimo Historical Society. 150 Commercial Street, Nanaimo ....................... 250-753-4462 NANAIMO COMMUNITY HOSPICE SOCIETY Providing compassionate care and support to the dying, their caregivers, and bereaved in our community. www.nanaimohospice.com 1080 St. George Cres., Nanaimo ............................. ...............................................................250-591-8811 See our ad on page 17. NANAIMO COMMUNITY KITCHENS Build skills while preparing low-cost healthy meals. www.nanaimocommunitykitchens.org 271 Pine St., Nanaimo .............................................. 250-753-7470
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NANAIMO DISTRICT MUSEUM Permanent exhibits on Nanaimo's history, travelling exhibits from across Canada and guardian of the Bastion, a former Hudson's Bay Company outpost. 100 Museum Way, Nanaimo ............................. 250-753-1821 NANAIMO FAMILY LIFE ASSOCIATION Nanaimo Family Life is dedicated to the children, youth, and families of our community. www.nflabc.org/ 1070 Townsite Road, Nanaimo ............................. 250-754-3331 NANAIMO FOODSHARE SOCIETY Through education and facilitation, we strengthen and support sustainable, community food systems. www.nanaimofoodshare.ca ................................ 250-753-9393 NANAIMO HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION ..................................................................... 1-888-754-5274 NANAIMO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Meets monthly at Bowen Park. ................................................................................ 250-758-0911 NANAIMO NEWS BULLETIN Two-times weekly community newspaper 777 Poplar St., Nanaimo, B.C., V9S 2H7 www.nanaimobulletin.com ................................ 250-753-3707
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SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCES NANAIMO REGIONAL DISTRICT Information on services such as public transit, water and sewer, planning, garbage and recycling as well as parks and recreation. www.rdn.bc.ca 6300 Hammond Bay Rd., Nanaimo..................... 250-390-4111 NANAIMO REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL Visit online at www.viha.ca 1200 Dufferin Crescent., Nanaimo...................... 250-755-7691 NANAIMO WIDOWS Support Group meets Wednesdays. All widows welcome. ........................................................ 250-722-3353 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERAL RETIREES Advocating for retired federal employees to protect and enhance their benefits. For more information, please call. Ken Jones....................................................................... 250-568-7718 See our ad on page 4. NEW HORIZONS FOR SENIORS PROGRAM Organizations that want to help seniors make a difference in the lives of others and in their communities are eligible to receive federal grants and contributions funding. www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/seniors/funding/index.shtml OMBUDSPERSON British Columbia’s independent voice for fairness. www.ombudsperson.ca .......................................... 800-567-3247
PARKS CANADA www.pc.gc.ca ............................................................... 888-773-8888 SINGLE SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB Bi-weekly dinners, potlucks, card and game nights, coffee meetings. ................................................................................. 250-756-1601 VIU ELDERCOLLEGE Register today for an upcoming six-week course in Parksville or Nanaimo on stimulating topics for those 50 or better. www.viu.ca/eldercollege ...............................1-866-734-6252 See our ad on page 12. VITAL STATISTICS AGENCY Working to improve the Birth, Death & Marriage Certificates, Marriage Licenses, Name Changes, Wills and Registry Information. www.vs.gov.bc.ca 1-888 876-1633
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SENIORS HOUSING AND ASSISTED LIVING BERWICK ON THE LAKE RETIREMENT RESIDENCE Choices and options! All-inclusive independent assisted living, care and respite suites available. 3201 Ross Road, Nanaimo. www.berwickrc.com ............................................... 250-729-7995 See our ad on page 2. GABRIOLA SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION 685 North Rd, Gabriola ..............................................250-247-9638 GOOD SAMARITAN WEXFORD CREEK 80-Tenth Street, Nanaimo. www. gss.org ..... 250-753-4044 KEEPING HOUSE CARE FACILITY Assisted living care home and nursing care services. 2263 Jingle Pot Rd., Nanaimo. www.keepinghouseseniorshome.ca .............. 250-716-1920 See our ad on page 15.
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NANAIMO SENIORS VILLAGE Campus of care offering independence, plus assisted living and nursing care services. 6089 Uplands Dr., Nanaimo. www.retirementconcepts.com .......................... 250-760-2325 See our ad on page 8.
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CANADIAN HOUSING & MORTGAGE CORPORATION Provides information on housing and mortgage programs that are specific to seniors. www.cmhc.ca............................................................... 250-363-8040 NANAIMO AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOCIETY www.nahs.ca ............................................................... 250-758-1158 RESIDENTIAL TENANCY OFFICE Provides landlords and tenants with information regarding their rights and responsibilities. www.rto.gov.bc.ca 1st Floor, 1019 Wharf St, Victoria ........................ 800-665-8779 TILLICUM LELUM ABORIGINAL FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Strives to improve the quality of life for Aboriginal people living in an urban environment. 927 Haliburton St., Nanaimo .........................................................................250-753-4417
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SENIORS SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Support and information for individuals with alcohol related problems. 24 hour answer line. www.aa.org 212-285 Prideaux St, Nanaimo ............................. 800-883-3968
BC LUPUS SOCIETY Provides education & support to people with lupus. www.bclupus.org ....................................................... 800-585-8787
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BC SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY NANAIMO BRANCH Provides education and support to family and friends of those living with any serious mental illness. www.bcssnanaimo.org ............................................ 250-753-9923
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ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF BC Alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. www.alzheimerbc.org.............................................. 800-462-2833 ARTHRITIS SOCIETY OF BC Committed to the research, care, education and advocacy for persons with arthritis. www.arthritis.ca/bc................................................... 800-321-1433 BC LUNG ASSOCIATION Leads provincial and international lung health initiatives and lung disease prevention. www.bclung.ca ........................................................... 800-665-5864
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SENIORS CONNECT WELLNESS CENTRE Enhancing Nanaimo seniors' quality of life through companionship and participating in activities. 150 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, V9R 5B1 ............. 250-754-3331 www.nanaimoseniorsconnect.ca See our ad on page 10. SENIOR PEER COUNSELLING The Senior Peer Counselling Program offers emotional support to those who are 55 years and older. 1070 Townsite Road, Nanaimo ............................. 250-754-3331 SENIORS BC Resources for planning and living a healthy and active life. ....................................................................................www.seniorsbc.ca SERVICE BC Basic information on government programs, with toll free transfers to provincial government offices. www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca ....................................... 800-663-7867
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HEALTH & FINANCIAL SERVICES GUARANTEED INCOME SUPPLEMENT Provides money on top of the Old Age Security Pension. www.servicecanada.gc.ca .......................................800 277-9914 HEALTH INSURANCE BC Administers the Medical Services Plan (MSP) and PharmaCare on behalf of the Ministry of Health Services. www.hibc.gov.bc.ca ...................................................800 663-7100 HEALTHLINK BC Speak with a nurse about your symptoms, consult with a pharmacist about your medication questions 24/7. www.healthlinkbc.ca .............Dial 811 (Hearing Impaired 711) ISLAND PEDORTHIC FOOTCARE Focuses on the assessment, care and treatment of diabetic and arthritic feet and foot pain due to biomechanical dysfunction. Certified pedorthists and foot care nurses on staff. 102-5180 Dublin Way., Nanaimo .................... 250-585-1718 See our ad on page 4. LEGAL SERVICES SOCIETY Offers a range of free services that may help you. Priority to people with low incomes, but many services are available to all British Columbians. www.lss.bc.ca/general/provincialCallCentre.php ................ 1-866-577-2525
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GOVERNMENT INFORMATION MUNICIPAL INFORMATION CITY OF NANAIMO Hours of Operation are between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. www.nanaimo.ca 455 Wallace St., Nanaimo ....................................... 250-754-4251 NANAIMO COUNCIL & MAYOR Mayor Bill McKay .................................................... 250-755-4400 Councillor Bill Bestwick ........................................ 250-713-6876 Councillor Diane Brennan ................................... 250-713-6996 Councillor Jim Kipp ............................................... 250-753-5212 Councillor Gord Fuller .......................................... 250-714-3551 Councillor Jerry Hong........................................... 250-713-9143 Councillor Wendy Pratt ........................................ 250-741-4794 Councillor Ian Thorpe ........................................... 250-713-9135 Councillor Bill Yoachim ........................................ 250-714-9995 REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO Information about regional services such as public transit, water and sewer, planning, garbage and recycling. Invite the whole www.rdn.bc.ca............................................................. 877-607-4111
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FEDERAL INFORMATION CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY General border services information. Speak to an agent from 8 :00 am – 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. www.cbsa.gc.ca ...........................................................800 461-9999
CANADA REVENUE AGENCY Access forms & publications 24/7. www.cra-arc.gc.ca ...................................................... 800-714-7257 CANADIAN HERITAGE National policies & programs to promote Canadian content, foster cultural participation, active citizenship & participation in civic life, and strengthen connections among Canadians. www.pch.gc.ca ......................................................................................... INCOME SECURITY PROGRAMS Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement. www.hrsdc.gc.ca ........................................................ 800-277-9914 INFORMATION – GOVERNMENT OF CANADA www.canada.gc.ca ..................................................... 800-622-6232 SHEILA MALCOLMSON, MP FOR NANAIMO-LADYSMITH Elected May 2015. 103-495 Dunsmuir St., Nanaimo sheila.malcolmson@parl.gc.ca ............................. 250-734-6400 PASSPORT CANADA Application forms: Passport offices, Canada Post outlets, via the Internet. www.ppt.gc.ca ............................................................ 800-567-6868
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THE FOAM GUY Rest, relax, recover. Mattresses, cushions and upholstery for your residential, commercial and medical needs. In-home service available. 6481-B Portsmouth Road, Nanaimo www.foamguy.ca ................................................... 250-933-0600 See our ad on page 5. GALAXY CINEMAS Nanaimo North Town Centre, 213-4750 Rutherford Rd. ........................................................................................... 250-729-8000 GOLD & SILVER GUY We can help you downsize your estate by purchasing your gold, silver, coin or stamps collection. 619 Townsite Ave., Nanaimo ........................250-591-5511 See our ad on page 11. GOOD NEIGHBOUR THRIFT STORE Enjoy 30 per cent off all items on Seniors' Day, every Thursday. 4196 Departure Bay Rd., Nanaimo ................ 250-585-3000 See our ad on page 19. HARBOUR CITY NEWCOMERS CLUB Provides social activities, friendship and support. www.harbourcitynewcomers.ca. JOHN'S BEDROOM BARN Large selection of foam, solid wood furniture, convenient onsite services and deliveries. Locally owned and operated since 1989. 1707 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo www.johnsbedrooms.com ................................. 250-741-1777 See our ad on page 24.
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LEISURE, RECREATION & SHOPPING NANAIMO ART GALLERY www.nanaimoartgallery.com .......................250-754-1750 NANAIMO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC www.ncmusic.ca ........................................... 250-754-4611 NANAIMO DRAGON BOAT SOCIETY www.nanaimodragonboat.com ....................... 250-248-8802 NANAIMO HARBOUR CITY SENIORS With a year membership, participate in low cost to free recreation programs. For more information, log onto the website and view the monthly newsletter. www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com ............ 250-755-7501 See our ad on page 15. NANAIMO NORTH TOWN CENTRE www.nanaimonorth.com ..................................... 250-758-8111 NANAIMO THEATRE GROUP Live community theatre presents four quality plays per season. 2373 Rosstown Rd., Nanaimo www.nanaimotheatregroup.com ................... 250-758-7246 See our ad on page 18. NANAIMO YACHT CLUB Modern clubhouse and first-rate moorage. www.nanaimoyc.ca ................................................ 250-754-7011
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SAFETY AND SECURITY ALCOHOL & DRUG REFERRAL Helpline offering 24 hour assistance .................... 800-663-1441
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B.C. SPCA For animal emergencies in Nanaimo ................... 250-758-8444
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SENIORS TRANSPORTATION AC TAXI Providing Nanaimo with 24-7 service for more than 25 years. 835 Old Victoria Rd. Nanaimo, V9R 5Z9. www.actaxi.ca ............................................................ 250-753-1231 APPLECROSS AUTOMOTIVE Repair and service to all domestic and imported vehicles. 2-6430 Hammond Bay Rd. www.applecrossautomotive.ca .......................... 250-390-2100 See our ad on page 18.
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NANAIMO AIRPORT Flying from south Nanaimo to Vancouver and Calgary. www.nanaimoairport.com..................................... 250-924-2157
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REGIONAL TRANSIT Information about public transit, operated by Regional District of Nanaimo. www.rdn.bc.ca............................................................. 877-607-4111
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