Special Features - Nanaimo Seniors Resource Fall 2019

Information & Resource Directory for Seniors in Nanaimo

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DIRECTORY FALL 2019

A Special Supplement to the Nanaimo News Bulletin

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Seniors Information & Resources

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Seniors Safety & Security

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Seniors Housing & Assisted Living

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Seniors Services & Organizations

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Health & Financial Services

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Seniors Transportation

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Leisure & Recreation

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Government Information

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The Seniors Resource Directory is a special supplement to the Nanaimo News Bulletin. The Bulletin is distributed to more than 32,000 homes throughout the region every Tuesday and Thursday.

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SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCES AGING WELL IN B.C. Access the report from the Seniors Advisory Council online at www.hls.gov.bc.ca/seniors ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF B.C. 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 B.C. CENTRE FOR ELDER ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT Individuals, seniors, community agencies, government and policy makers, working together to eliminate the abuse of seniors.

411 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver.........................866-437-1940 www.bcceas.ca B.C. GOVERNMENT RETIRED EMPLOYEES ...........................................................................................250-760-0113 B.C. PENSIONERS ORGANIZATION Promotes the best interest of elder citizens in B.C., in all matters pertaining to their welfare.......................604-530-2601

B.C. 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 NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND ..........................................................................................250-751-2342 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.

455 Wallace St., Nanaimo........................................250-754-4251 www.nanaimo.ca CLAY TREE SOCIETY For people with developmental disabilities ..........................................................................................250-753-5322

Personalized home care services Personal Care Caregiver Relief Nursing Companionship Meal Preparation Medication Reminders Light Housekeeping Palliative / End of Life Care In-Hospital Assistance

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SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCES DIAL-A-DIETITIAN Food & Nutrition information from professional dietitians. Call between 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. www.dialadietitian.org...........................................800-667-3438 FIRST OPEN HEART SOCIETY Vancouver Island ......................................................250-753-0143 GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN 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 ISLAND DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CENTRE Provides services and support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their families. www.idhhc.ca ................250-753-0999 or TTY: 250-753-0977

JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY - NANAIMO REGION 1585 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo ........................................250-754-1266 LADYSMITH CHRONICLE Once-a-week community newspaper.

Box 400, 940 Oyster Bay Dr., Ladysmith www.ladysmithchronicle.com ........................... 250-245-2277 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

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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 FOODSHARE SOCIETY Through education and facilitation, we strengthen and support sustainable, community food systems. www.nanaimofoodshare.ca ................................ 250-753-9393 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

NANAIMO COMMUNITY HOSPICE SOCIETY Providing compassionate care and support to the NANAIMO QUILTERS' GUILD dying, their caregivers, and bereaved in our community. Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Nanaimo Curling Centre. 106 Wall St., Nanaimo 1080 St. George Cres., Nanaimo www.nanaimohospice.com.....................................250-591-8811 NANAIMO REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL www.viha.ca NANAIMO COMMUNITY KITCHENS 1200 Dufferin Crescent., Nanaimo...................... 250-755-7691 Build skills while preparing low-cost healthy meals. www.nanaimocommunitykitchens.org 271 Pine St., Nanaimo .............................................. 250-753-7470 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERAL RETIREES Advocating for retired federal employees to protect and enhance their benefits .........................................250-568-7718 NANAIMO FAMILY LIFE ASSOCIATION Nanaimo Family Life is dedicated to the children, youth, and NEW HORIZONS FOR SENIORS PROGRAM families of our community.

Organizations that want to help seniors make a difference in 1070 Townsite Road, Nanaimo...............................250-754-3331 their communities are eligible to receive funding. www.nflabc.org/ www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/seniors/funding/index.shtml

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SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCES OMBUDSPERSON British Columbia’s independent voice for fairness. www.ombudsperson.ca .......................................... 800-567-3247 PARKS CANADA www.pc.gc.ca ............................................................... 888-773-8888 PARKSVILLE QUALICUM BEACH NEWS Two-times weekly community newspaper. www.pqbnews.com 2A 1209 East Island Hwy. (Parksville Heritage Centre), Parksville, V9P 1R5................................................. 1-250-248-4341 SINGLE SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB Bi-weekly dinners, potlucks, card and game nights, coffee meetings................250-756-1601 SERVICE B.C. Basic information on government programs. www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca ....................................... 800-663-7867 ST. JOHN AMBULANCE Information and registration services for first aid training, emergency and CPR courses first aid kits and supplies. www.sja.ca/bcyukon ................................................ 250-729-8889 VANCOUVER ISLAND REAL ESTATE BOARD Online at www.vireb.com 6374 Metral Drive, Nanaimo ................................. 250-390-4212

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 VIU ELDERCOLLEGE Discover a wide range of courses on stimulating topics ranging from one day to eight weeks in both Parksville and Nanaimo for those 50 or better. www.viu.ca/eldercollege ...............................1-866-734-6252 VITAL STATISTICS AGENCY Working to improve records including birth, death, and marriage certificates, marriage licences, name changes, wills and registry information. www.vs.gov.bc.ca ...................................................1-888 876-1633 VOLUNTEER NANAIMO Links volunteers with organizations in need of support in Nanaimo. www.volunteernanaimo.ca ................................... 250-758-7121 VETERANS AFFAIRS CANADA Provides exemplary, client-centred services and benefits that respond to the needs of our veterans and their families. www.vac-acc.gc.ca .................................................... 866-522-2122

Senior Living... The Berwick Way I n d e p e n d e n t • A s s I s t e d • I n t e r m e d I At e C A r e • r e s p I t e Find out more about “The Berwick Way” Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today!

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SAFETY AND SECURITY ALCOHOL & DRUG REFERRAL Helpline offering 24 hour assistance.....................800-663-1441 B.C. 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. SECURITIES COMMISSION Raising awareness of investment fraud among B.C. preretirees and other seniors.

701 West Georgia St., Vancouver www.investright.org .........................................1-800-373-6393 BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF VANCOUVER ISLAND It starts with trust. The BBB of Vancouver Island promotes fairness and honesty in the marketplace. www.vi.bbb.org 220-1175 Cook St, Victoria......................................877-826-4222 CANADIAN ANTI-FRAUD CENTRE Report telephone fraud and scams. www.antifraudcentre.ca...............................888-495-8501 CANADIAN BAR ASSOCIATION Promotes fair justice systems, effective law reform, equality in the legal profession and discrimination elimination.

Referral Service............................................................800 663-1919 Dial-a-Law Scripts.......................................................800 565-5297

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CANADIAN SAFETY COUNCIL Safety education materials, product information for seniors and contact numbers for provincial safety leagues. www.safety-council.org CHILD FIND B.C. To report a missing child or sighting....................888-689-3463 CRIME STOPPERS Pays up to $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest for drug offences and stolen property recovery. www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com.....................800-222-8477 EARTHQUAKE, FLOODS, TSUNAMIS Plus dangerous goods and spills...........................800-663-3456 EMERGENCY SERVICES Shelters, medical transporation, etc.....................800-663-9122 FOREST FIRES For reporting forest fires only..................................800-663-5555 GAS LEAKS AND ODOURS......................................800-663-9911 HAVEN SOCIETY 24-hour help for abused women...........................250-754-0764 JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BC Educating and training those who want to make communities safer. www.jibc.bc.ca...........................................800-222-8477

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SAFETY AND SECURITY LAWLINK Free legal info, advice and self-help resources. www.lawlink.bc.ca ..................................................... 866-577-2525 MOTION SPECIALISTS 106-2517 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo www.motionspecialities.com ........................... 250-756-9875 NANAIMO LIFELINE PROGRAM Personal Emergency Response Service – sends help at the push of a button.

102-1801 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo, V9H 1H1 .. 250-739-5770 www.nanaimolifeline.ca POWER OUTAGES AND EMERGENCIES Cellular *49376 or ........................................................ 888-769-3766 ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE Nanaimo RCMP, 303 Prideaux St., Nanaimo Non-Emergency ........................................................... 250-754-2345 Ladysmith RCMP, 320 Sixth Ave., Ladysmith Non-Emergency ........................................................... 250-245-2215 Oceanside RCMP, 727 Island Hwy. W., Parksville Non-Emergency ........................................................... 250-248-6111 VICTIM LINK B.C. For victims of family and sexual violence, and all other crimes. ....................................................................800-563-0808

EMERGENCY NUMBERS POISON CONTROL CENTRE Info, resources and emergencies ........................... 800-567-8911 POLICE, FIRE OR AMBULANCE ..................................DIAL 911 VANCOUVER ISLAND CRISIS LINE 24-hour emotional support ..................................... 888-494-3888 Crisis chat 6-10 p.m. nightly ..................................www.vicrisis.ca Crisis text 6-10 p.m. nightly ..................................... 250-800-3806

FIRE DEPARTMENTS (NON-EMERGENCY) CEDAR ....................................................................... 250-722-3122 CRANBERRY ............................................................ 250-754-6068 EXTENSION ............................................................. 250-754-3235 GABRIOLA ISLAND .............................................. 250-247-9677 LANTZVILLE ............................................................ 250-390-2811 NANAIMO ................................................................ 250-753-7311 NANOOSE BAY....................................................... 250-468-7141 NORTH OYSTER ..................................................... 250-245-5111

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SENIORS HOUSING AND ASSISTED LIVING AVENIR MEMORY CARE AT NANAIMO Avenir Memory Care at Nanaimo is a specialized community dedicated to providing the best care possible for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias through our cognitive lifestyle.

4989 Wills Rd., Nanaimo, V9T 2K4 www.nanaimomemorycare.com ...................... 250-585-3788 BERWICK ON THE LAKE RETIREMENT RESIDENCE Come check out our newly renovated community with more choices and options than before. All-inclusive, independent and assisted living, care and respite suites available.

3201 Ross Road, Nanaimo, V9T 6L9 www.berwickrc.com .......250-729-7995 or 1-877-525-3111 EDEN GARDENS - NANAIMO TRAVELLERS LODGE SOCIETY Residential care for 130 elders, day programs and bathing for 160 additional elders each month. Helping those with dementia to live their lives as fully as possible and to enjoy life.

1917 Northfield Road, Nanaimo, V9S 3B6 www.edengardens.ca....................................250-758-4676 GABRIOLA SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION 685 North Rd, Gabriola.................................250-247-9638 WEXFORD CREEK 80-Tenth St., Nanaimo ........................................... 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 KIWANIS VILLAGE 1233 Kiwanis Cres. Nanaimo www.kiwanisvillage.ca.......................................... 250-753-6471 LA ROSA GARDENS Seniors independent living offering support services in a safe and welcoming environment.

1211 Cloke Rd., Ladysmith, B.C. www.larosagardens.ca .......................................... 250-245-1016 LAKESIDE GARDENS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Independent and assisted living. Peaceful and safe environment for you and your pets.

4088 Wellesley Ave., Nanaimo www.unicarehomes.com...................................... 250-756-0799 LONGLAKE CHATEAU 3035 Ross Rd., Nanaimo www.longlakechateau.com ................................ 250-756-1411 MOUNT BENSON SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING SOCIETY 106-619 Comox Rd., Nanaimo, V9R 5V8 ....... 250-754-5344

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SENIORS HOUSING AND ASSISTED LIVING NANAIMO AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOCIETY Buttertubs Place, 10 Buttertubs Dr. www.nahs.ca ............................................................... 250-753-5031 NANAIMO SENIORS VILLAGE 6089 Uplands Dr. www.retirementconcepts.com .......................... 250-760-2325 OAK TREE MANOR Independent seniors supportive housing. It’s affordable prestige in the heart of Nanaimo.

325 Hecate St., Nanaimo www.oaktreemanor.ca .......................................... 250-716-1799 OCEANVIEW SENIORS MANOR Supportive housing, respite care for seniors 24/7 by qualified staff.

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HOME-RELATED SERVICES BC HOUSING www.bchousing.org ................................................. 800-787-2807 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 SAFER (SHELTER AID FOR ELDERLY RENTERS) Provides monthly cash payments to subsidize rents for eligible BC residents aged 60 years plus. www.bchousing.org/programs/safer ................ 800-257-7756

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B.C. INTRODUCES MORE EFFICIENT WAITLISTS, CHOICES FOR SENIORS’ CARE HOMES Seniors waiting for a long-term care assessment can now wait for it at home The province is giving seniors and their families more options when waiting for a placement in long-term care, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced last month.

According to the health ministry, the changes will let seniors and their families pick up to three preferred care homes instead of taking the first one that is available.

The waitlist will work on a first-come, first-serve basis where those who have been waiting the longest get first access. Seniors can also opt for an interim care home while they wait for their preferred options to become available.

In addition, seniors waiting for a longterm care assessment can now wait for it at home, with supports.

“While a person is waiting for availability of their preferred care home, they will have more time to accept or decline a move into an interim care home,” Dix said. “Previously they had two days to

decide. We are now extending that to three days if the interim care home is the best option for them.

“In addition, with few exceptions, the people who have been on the wait list the longest will have the highest priority to be placed in a care home.

While on wait list for their preferred home, people have the option of waiting in an interim care home, or in the community with supports, while remaining on all the wait lists for their preferred care homes.

Your donations and planned gifts help fund medical equipment and major projects to expand healthcare services and reduce wait times at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

The move was applauded by the B.C. Care Providers Association.

“BCCPA has been advocating for these changes for some time. We feel that these adaptations will go a long way in giving seniors more choice in the care they receive, which is fundamental to person-centred care,” said CEO Daniel Fontaine.

He noted that now seniors could choose care homes that are closer to amenities or their children and reduce their feeling of social isolation.

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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR FALL COURSES AT VIU’S ELDERCOLLEGE Courses offered in Nanaimo, Parksville and Qualicum Beach Registration is now open for Vancouver Island University’s ElderCollege.

A total of 27 new courses have been added to the list since last year, and 66 courses are offered in total for the September intake.

New courses for September include home fire safety, writing mystery fiction, founders of religion, and ‘Making Your Dreams Come True.’

Others include courses in Vancouver Island history, solar electric power and natural medicine.

ElderCollege is celebrating 26 years of serving the community.

The program began in 1993 and has grown to include more than 1200 members.

The first set of fall courses runs from Sept. 3 to Nov. 4. Registration is not yet open for the second set is Oct. 28 to Dec. 9.

There are also a number of one-day sessions available, that run for two to three hours each.

Courses are available in Nanaimo, Parksville and Qualicum Beach, with

one in Nanoose Bay. All courses are taught by volunteer instructors. The program describes the coursework as “a lively classroom experience with lots of discussion but no exams or grades.”

Also new this year is a ‘Friday Forum’ on the topic ‘Navigating the Health Care System.’

There will also be a Saturday speakers series.

The first one takes place on Sept. 21 and will feature Brian Peckford giving a

speech entitled ‘What really happened when our constitution was patriated.’

These Saturday speakers will take place at Nanoose Place and are open to all.

In order to register, participants must purchase a $20 annual membership in VIU ElderCollege.

For a full list of courses and locations, head to https://adm.viu.ca/ eldercollege/eldercollege-courses .

Online registration is not available.

Anyone interested in signing up is asked to call 1-866-734-6252.

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SENIORS SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS ACORN STAIRLIFTS CANADA We sell, distribute and service indoor, outdoor, straight and curved home stairlifts.

800-625 Howe St., Vancouver, B.C., V6C 2T6 www.acornstairlifts.ca..............................1-888-269-9757

ARCADIA ELEVATOR SERVICES LTD. Sales, service and installation of home elevators, stair lifts, and platform lifts.

3865 Cactus Pl., Victoria, B.C., V9C 4A7 www.arcadiaelevatorservices.com..............250-391-1647

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

ARTHRITIS SOCIETY OF B.C. Committed to the research, care, education and advocacy for persons with arthritis. www.arthritis.ca/bc...................................................800-321-1433

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS A fellowship for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. www.bcyukon-al-anon.org....................................250-753-6030

B.C. LUNG ASSOCIATION Leads provincial and international lung health initiatives and lung disease prevention. www.bclung.ca...........................................................800-665-5864

ALS SOCIETY OF B.C. To meet physical & emotional needs of ALS patients & their caregivers.

208 – 1600 West 6th Ave, Vancouver................800-708-3228 www.alsbc.ca

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

ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF B.C. Alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. www.alzheimerbc.org..............................................800-462-2833

CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES Recruits blood donors, organizes and operates blood donor clinics.........................................................................www.bloodservice.ca

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SENIORS SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY 777 Poplar St., Nanaimo, V9S 2H7 www.cancer.ca............................................................250-741-8180 CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION Promotes health through diabetes research, education, service & advocacy. www.diabetes.ca........................................................800-226-8464 CANADIAN LIVER FOUNDATION www.liver.ca.................................................................800-856-7266 CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION http://mid-island.cmha.bc.ca.......................250-244-4042 CEDAR VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS Pre-arranged cremation, cemetery and funeral plans. Taking care of all end of life burial and cremation needs.

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Nanaimo, B.C. ............................................................250-951-5684 www.johnnaylorcomputerservices.vpweb.ca MEDIC ALERT FOUNDATION www.medicalert.ca...................................................800-668-1507 MS SOCIETY OF CANADA - CENTRAL ISLAND CHAPTER PO Box 39046, Nanaimo V9R 7B7 www.mssociety.ca/centralisland .................... 250-722-2214 NANAIMO HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION ..................................................................... 1-888-754-5274 NANAIMO MEN'S RESOURCE CENTRE Mission to help men and their families. www.themenscentre.ca ....................................... 250-716-1551 NANAIMO WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT AND NETWORKING FOR ALL CANCERS For those just diagnosed, in the middle of treatment, recovering from treatment or a longtime survivor. Meet the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Origin at Longwood. ........................................................................................... 250-751-1956

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SENIORS SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS NANAIMO WOMEN’S CENTRE Working to strengthen women and families and to create a healthier community. www.nanaimowomen.com..........................250-753-0633

PUBLIC GUARDIAN AND TRUSTEE OF B.C. Protects the interests of British Columbians who lack legal capacity to protect their own interests.

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NANAIMO SENIORS OUTREACH Island Health’s Nanaimo Seniors Outreach provides specialty services to older adults and their caregivers. ........................................................................877-734-4101

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PARADISE ISLE SENIOR SOCIETY Seniors drop-in centre. Games, hobbies, social gatherings.

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PARKINSON SOCIETY OF B.C. Addressing the personal and social consequences of Parkinson’s Disease in British Columbia. www.parkinson.bc.ca..............................................800-668-3330 PRIME TIMERS NANAIMO Prime Timers are older gay or bisexual men who enrich their social lives, engage in diverse social activities and enjoy social opportunities and friendships with other Prime Timers chapters throughout North America. www.primetimersnanaimo.org

SENIORS CONNECT CENTRE Increasing social connection through programs, drop-in activities and support services for adults (55+).

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VIU WELCOMES NEW ELDERS IN RESIDENCE AT NANAIMO CAMPUS Maxine Hayman Matilpi and Barney Williams join four other eldersin-residence offering support, traditional knowledge and spiritual guidance to students Vancouver Island University has two new lders-in-Residence at the Nanaimo Campus.

Since the program started in the 1990s, VIU elders-in-residence have played an important role at the institution, providing cultural and spiritual guidance and other supports for students and employees, and supporting the use of Indigenous knowledge and language at the institution.

Maxine Hayman Matilpi (Lakwa) and Barney Williams (Klitch-wii-taa) are the institution’s newest elders-in-residence at the Nanaimo Campus.

Matilpi, of Kwakiutl/Ma’amtigilia and Scottish/English descent, also works for Vancouver-based West Coast Environmental Law as the project lead for the Revitalizing Indigenous Law for Land, Air and Water project. Through this project, she works with First Nations around the province to articulate traditional laws, finding principles of

laws within ancient stories.

Aside from a career as a lawyer, Matilpi has a diverse and wide-ranging career background – she’s also been a paramedic, first aid attendant in a logging camp, can-can girl in Dawson City, midwife, fitness instructor, marriage commissioner, chief negotiator for a First Nation, elder-in-residence at North Island College and university professor at VIU. She remembers how important elder support is for students from when she studied at VIU in the mid-1990s, when it was Malaspina University-College.

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“Doing the Arts One program here was really grounding for me, it strengthened my identity before I went to law school at the University of Victoria,” she says.

Now that Matilpi is back at VIU, she’s excited to help students realize their educational goals.

“I remember, when I first decided I wanted to go to law school, being afraid to say it out loud,” she reflects.

“When I was growing up, I didn’t know any lawyers. I can be that person for students. It’s an opportunity to give back and provide mentorship for students.”

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Barney Williams (Klitch-wii-taa), a member of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation on Meares Island near Tofino, is also a VIU alumnus – he received his diploma in social work in 1973.

As a young boy, Williams was taken from his family and put in residential school.

Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after this experience, he turned to alcohol. Eventually, he sought a career first as a social worker and then as a counsellor, helping others with similar experiences.

“I came out of school beaten, downtrodden and really messed up for quite a few years,” he remembers. “As a result, I’ve devoted part of my career to investigating post-traumatic stress disorder and how it affects residential school survivors.”

In his quest to help others deal with the effects of residential school, Williams worked for the federal government for 17 years as a social worker, travelling to different communities up and down Vancouver Island and the West Coast.

Then he started working at an addictions treatment centre in Williams Lake and became a registered clinical therapist.

For eight years, Williams travelled across Canada with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as one of the Indian Residential School Survivor Committee’s

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“I believe it’s important for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students alike to maintain a sense of knowing who they are and where they come from,” he says.

“What I like about being here is you never know what your day is going to look like.”

Sylvia Scow, aboriginal projects coordinator and elder support, says Matilpi and Williams bring a breadth of experiences and expertise to VIU for the benefit of students and employees.

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“Listening to the thousands of stories, we all realized that we had gone through the same thing. It had the effect of reminding many of us how important family is,” says Williams, who received an honorary doctorate of laws from the University of Victoria in 2017 for his reconciliation work.

Fluent in the Nuu-cha-nulth language, Williams continues to live a traditional lifestyle. He served as a Traditional Keeper of the Beach for his nation for more than 60 years, passing the role to his son in 2015. Williams continues to

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HEALTH & FINANCIAL SERVICES PACIFIC DENTURE CENTRE We provide patients with personalized denture and implant solutions of premium quality.

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SENIORS TRANSPORTATION AC TAXI 835 Old Victoria Rd. Nanaimo, V9R 5Z9. www.actaxi.ca ............................................................ 250-753-1231 APPLECROSS AUTOMOTIVE Repair and service to all domestic and imported vehicles.

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HELIJET www.helijet.com .................................................... 1-800-665-4354 KENMORE AIR www.kenmoreair.com .......................................... 1-888-435-9524 ISLAND LINK BUS www.islandlinkbus.com .......................................... 250-954-8257 NANAIMO AIRPORT www.nanaimoairport.com..................................... 250-924-2157 REGIONAL TRANSIT www.rdn.bc.ca............................................................. 877-607-4111 SEAIR SEAPLANES www.seairseaplanes.com ....................................... 250-753-1115 TOFINO AIR www.tofinoair.ca .................................................... 1-866-486-3247 TOFINO BUS ALL-ISLAND EXPRESS www.tofinobus.com ................................................. 866-986-3466 YELLOW CAB NANAIMO 151 Haliburton St., Nanaimo, V9R 4V9 www.nanaimotaxi.ca............................................... 250-751-1111

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LEISURE, RECREATION & SHOPPING AA VACUUM DOCTOR Offers sales, parts and expert repairs for all makes and models of home vacuums and central vacuum systems for residential and commercial customers.

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NANAIMO DRAGON BOAT SOCIETY www.nanaimodragonboat.com ....................... 250-248-8802

NANAIMO GOLF CLUB

NANAIMO HARBOUR CITY SENIORS With a year membership, participate in low cost to free recreation programs. For more information, log on to the website and view the monthly newsletter. www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com .......250-755-7501

EAGLEQUEST GOLF CENTRE

1601 Thatcher Rd., Nanaimo .............................. 250-754-1325 3730 Fairwinds Dr, Nanoose Bay ...................... 250-468-7666 825 South Rd. Gabriola ........................................ 250-247-8822 525 Lowrys Rd, Parksville .................................... 250-248-8161 2800 Highland Blvd., Nanaimo.......................... 250-758-2451 PHEASANT GLEN GOLF RESORT

1025 Qualicum Rd., Qualicum Beach.............. 250-752-8786 PRYDE VISTA GOLF COURSE

155 Pryde Ave., Nanaimo .................................... 250-753-6188 WINCHELSEA VIEW GOLF COURSE

7655 Harby Rd. W., Lantzville ............................. 250-390-3934

NANAIMO MUSEUM http://nanaimomuseum.ca ................................ 250-753-1821

Fall/Winter 2019 Beginner Tai Chi Starting: Assisted Living Care Home

Mon, Sept 9th - 10:00 am to 12:00 am, Cedar Heritage Centre.

Natasha and Brent keepinghouse@shaw.ca www.keepinghousecarefacility.ca

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THE HOSPICE SHOPPE Transitions

Mon, Sept 9th - 03:15 pm to 05:00 pm, Oliver Woods Community Centre.

Mon, Sept 9th - 07:15 pm to 08:45 pm, Oliver Woods Community Centre.

Tues, Sept 10th - 02:30 pm to 04:15 pm, Oliver Woods Community Centre.

Wed, Sept 11th - 07:15 pm to 08:45 pm, Oliver Woods Community Centre.

Fri, Sept 13th - 09:00 am to 10:30 am, Shima Karate School

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Help Hospice Help Others • Donations ALWAYS welcome!

Membership: $10/Year Beginner Session (About 3 and 1/2 months): $60.

Provides access to all beginner classes which run concurrently.

Visit our website for more information and Pre-registration

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LEISURE, RECREATION & SHOPPING NANAIMO NORTH TOWN CENTRE www.nanaimonorth.com ..................................... 250-758-8111

TAI CHI NANAIMO www.nanaimotaichi.org ...................................... 250-756-0070

NANAIMO THEATRE GROUP Live community theatre presents four quality plays per season.

2373 Rosstown Rd., Nanaimo ........................... 250-758-7246 www.nanaimotheatregroup.ca

THEATREONE www.theatreone.org ............................................. 250-754-7587

NANAIMO YACHT CLUB Modern clubhouse and first-rate moorage. www.nanaimoyc.ca ................................................ 250-754-7011

VANCOUVER ISLAND MILITARY MUSEUM 100 Cameron Rd., Nanaimo www.vimms.ca ....................................................... 250-753-3814

NANAIMO PICKLEBALL CLUB www.nanaimopickleball.org

VANCOUVER ISLAND RAIDERS B.C. Football Conference junior football team.

Caledonia Park, 110 Wall St. www.viraiders.ca

THE PORT THEATRE Offers a broad range of cultural events designed to meet many diverse interests and needs. A landmark on the city's waterfront, it also serves as an important meeting place for a variety of community events, seminars and educational conferences.

125 Front St., Nanaimo..........................................250-754-4555 www.porttheatre.com

VANCOUVER ISLAND SYMPHONY www.vancouverislandsymphony.com ....... 250-754-0177

WEST COAST FACTORY DIRECT HOT TUBS With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, we pride ourselves on carrying top-quality products at warehouse prices. We have a wide variety of hot tubs and accessories in stock. We purchase in volume and pass the savings on to our customers.

2-4151 Mostar Road, Nanaimo......................250-585-0326 www.vancouverislandhottubs.com

SCHMOOZE PRODUCTIONS www.schmoozeproductions.com ................... 250-739-0721

WOODGROVE CENTRE www.woodgrovecentre.com .............................. 250-390-2721

SPLITSVILLE ENTERTAINMENT www.splitsville.ca ................................................... 250-754-2442

YELLOW POINT DRAMA GROUP www. yellowpointdramagroup.org

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EXERCISE AND AGING: HOW TO WORK OUT SAFELY AFTER 50 National Institute on Aging offers general advice In an ideal world, people young and old exercise each day. But as men and women age, finding time to work out is not so easy.

Commitments to work and family often take precedence over daily exercise. As a result, many people 50 and over might not have exercised regularly or at all in many years. But as children grow up or even move out, people facing down their golden years are often compelled to get back in the gym. That’s a wise decision that can increase a person’s chances of being healthy and happy in retirement. But before beginning a new exercise regimen, men and women over 50 should take heed of the following safety tips to ensure their efforts are not derailed by accident or injury.

Speak with your physician. The National Institute on Aging notes that even people with chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or arthritis can be physically active. However, anyone with such a condition and even those who don’t fall into those categories should consult with their physicians and

receive a full physical before exercising.

Such a consultation and checkup can shed light on any unknown issues, and physicians can offer advice on how to safely manage any problems that may arise.

Begin with low-intensity exercises. Even if you feel great and have maintained a healthy weight, don’t push yourself too hard at the start. Your body needs time

to adjust to physical activity, so choose low-intensity exercises like walking and light strength training so your muscles, tendons and ligaments can adjust.

Initially, exercise every other day so your body has ample time to recover between workouts.

Choose the right places to exercise outdoors. Exercising outside provides the best of both worlds for many people, providing a chance to get healthy all while enjoying the great outdoors. When exercising outdoors, choose areas that are not remote and where others can see you and offer help if you suffer an injury or have an accident. Boardwalks, public parks and outdoor gyms are safer places to work out than wooded areas or other places well off the beaten path.

Stay hydrated. The NIA notes that many people lose their sense of thirst as they age. But just because you aren’t thirsty does not mean you don’t need water, especially while exercising.

Water regulates body temperature and lubricates the joints, thereby decreasing your risk of injury during exercise.

Exercising after 50 can help people live healthy well into retirement. But caution must be exercised when aging men and women return to exercise after a long break.

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NANAIMO SEEKS DESIGNATION

‘AGE-FRIENDLY’

City council endorses task force plan which addresses seniors’ quality of life The City of Nanaimo wants to make the community a better place for seniors and everyone else.

At a council meeting last month, councillors voted in favour of endorsing the age-friendly city plan that was brought forward by the Nanaimo Seniors Task Force. City staff, following council’s endorsement of the plan, have submitted an application to the province for official recognition as an Age-Friendly British Columbia community.

The age-friendly city plan aims to enhance the quality of life for seniors living in Nanaimo by removing barriers and improving accessibility, social connection and well-being for everyone in the city.

It identifies nine core areas – outdoor spaces and public buildings, transportation, housing, social participation, health and community services, respect and social inclusion, civic participation and volunteerism and employment, communication and

food security – that impact seniors’ lives in Nanaimo and provides a list of objectives for each area.

Some of those objectives listed in the plan include improving crosswalk visibility, timing and proximity to nearby buildings, and advocating for high schools to include multigenerational support programs as part of the student volunteer curriculum in an effort to connect young people with seniors and “curtail” ageism.

In an e-mail to the News Bulletin, Dave Stewart, social planner with the city, said the municipality recognizes the importance of “improving accessibility”

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and “fostering inclusion” for people of all ages.

“Getting recognition through the … program will show residents, visitors and future residents of council’s commitment to achieving their liveability strategic priority: To proactively plan for Nanaimo’s growth and focus on community infrastructure to support an inclusive, healthy and desirable place to live,” he said.

According to 2016 StatsCan data, approximately 23 per cent of Nanaimo’s population is over the age of 65. The city is expecting that number to increase over the next decade.

An AFBC designation would result in the city’s achievements featured in a section of the B.C. Healthy Communities Society website and newsletter, according to the provincial government. The designation would also give the city automatic eligibility to receive official Pan-Canadian AFC recognition, which is endorsed by the World Health Organization. Since 2012, 45 communities have received the AFBC recognition including the City of Duncan, City of Langford, City of Vancouver, City of White Rock, City of Richmond, City of Kamloops, District of Saanich and Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality.

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GOVERNMENT INFORMATION PROVINCIAL DOUG ROUTLEY MLA, Nanaimo-North Cowichan 112-Tenth St., Nanaimo V9R 6L1..................250-716-5221 Unit 1, 16 High Street, Ladysmith Box 269, Ladysmith, V9G 1A2......................250-245-9375 www.dougroutley.ca SHEILA MALCOLMSON MLA, Nanaimo Provides assistance to people who have questions or concerns about provincial government programs, policies, and benefits.

401-495 Dunsmuir St., Nanaimo..................236-362-0012 MICHELLE STILWELL MLA, Parksville-Qualicum 2B-1209 Island Hwy E., Parksville, V9P 1R5 michelle.stilwell.mla@leg.bc.ca........................250-248-2625

PAUL MANLY Re-election campaign office Office and volunteer centre to re-elect Paul Manly for Nanaimo-Ladysmith.

2-1601 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo, B.C., V9S 1G5 www.paulmanly.ca.......................................250-591-2255 INFORMATION – GOVERNMENT OF CANADA www.canada.gc.ca....................................................800-622-6232

REGIONAL NANAIMO REGIONAL DISTRICT Information on services such as public transit, water and sewer, planning, garbage and recycling.

6300 Hammond Bay Rd., Nanaimo.....................250-390-4111 www.rdn.bc.ca Ian Thorpe, chairman.....................................250-713-9135

FEDERAL

SCHOOLS

PAUL MANLY MP, Nanaimo-Ladysmith Conscientious, caring, non-partisan service for all.

103-495 Dunsmuir St., Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 6B9 www.paulmanlymp.ca.................................250-734-6400

NANAIMO-LADYSMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS 395 Wakesiah Ave., Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 3K6 ...........................................................................................250-754-5521 www.sd68.bc.ca Charlene McKay, chairwoman .....................250-714-9007

Constituency Office #103 - 495 Dunsmuir Street Nanaimo B.C. V9R 6B9 250-734-6400 Paul.Manly@parl.gc.ca

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GOVERNMENT INFORMATION MUNICIPAL

CITY OF NANAIMO RECREATION FACILITIES

CITY OF NANAIMO Hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. www.nanaimo.ca 455 Wallace St., Nanaimo.......................................250-754-4251 Mayor Leonard Krog.......................................250-755-4400 DISTRICT OF LANTZVILLE Hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. www.lantzville.ca 7192 Lantzville Rd., Lantzville..............................250-390-4006 Mayor Mark Swain..........................................250-714-9708

PARKS AND RECREATION 250-756-5200 Beban Park recreation complex 2300 BOWEN ROAD Bowen Park activity centre 500 BOWEN ROAD Oliver Woods Community Centre 6000 OLIVER ROAD Nanaimo Aquatic Centre 741 THIRD STREET Nanaimo Ice Centre 750 THIRD STREET Frank Crane Arena 2300 BOWEN ROAD Cliff McNabb Arena 2300 BOWEN ROAD ACTIVITY CENTRES Kin Hut 2730 DEPARTURE BAY ROAD Harewood Activity Centre 195 FOURTH STREET Departure Bay Activity Centre 1415 WINGROVE STREET Rotary Activity Centre 850 THIRD STREET (OFF JINGLE POT RD)

SHEILA MALCOLMSON Your MLA for Nanaimo

My community office is here to help!

401-495 Dunsmuir Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6B9

236-362-0012 SHEILA.MALCOLMSON.MLA@LEG.BC.CA @SheilaMalcolmsonNDP

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Community Offices Unit 112 – 50 Tenth Street Nanaimo BC V9R 6L1 Phone 250.716.5221 Fax 250.716.5222 1-16 High Street | Box 269 Ladysmith BC V9G 1A2 Phone 250.245.9375 Fax 250.245.8375

Doug Routley, MLA Nanaimo~North Cowichan

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WHY BUYING A MATTRESS FROM JOHNS IS DIFFERENT THAN THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY Did You Know Our Adjustable Beds Can Be Adapted To Your Existing Frame?

Our highly trained installers can adapt one of our 3 styles of adjustables can fit to almost any frame. If you’re not sure your frame will work, give us a call and we’ll send our installer out to show you how we can make this work in your home.

If you’re tired of trying to find the right mattress, tired of misleading warranties, tired of sales and misleading mattress half-truths then let me help. At John’s we don’t sell any brand name mattresses because I think they are all junk.

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