Special Features - Nanaimo Seniors Resource Spring 2020

Information & Resource Directory for Seniors in Nanaimo

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DIRECTORY SPRING 2020

A Special Supplement to the Nanaimo News Bulletin

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Seniors Information & Resources

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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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Seniors Safety & Security

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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 ..................250-802-7749 CITY OF NANAIMO Hours of operation are 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

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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 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

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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 & RESOUCES 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 HOSPICE SOCIETY Providing compassionate care and support to the dying, their caregivers, and bereaved in our community.

1080 St. George Cres., Nanaimo www.nanaimohospice.com.....................................250-591-8811 NANAIMO COMMUNITY KITCHENS Build skills while preparing low-cost healthy meals. www.nanaimocommunitykitchens.org 271 Pine St., Nanaimo .............................................. 250-753-7470 NANAIMO FAMILY LIFE ASSOCIATION Nanaimo Family Life is dedicated to the children, youth, and families of our community.

1070 Townsite Road, Nanaimo...............................250-754-3331 www.nflabc.org/

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 777 Poplar St., Nanaimo, B.C., V9S 2H7 www.nanaimobulletin.com ................................ 250-753-3707 NANAIMO QUILTERS' GUILD 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 NANAIMO REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL www.viha.ca 1200 Dufferin Crescent., Nanaimo...................... 250-755-7691 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERAL RETIREES Advocating for retired federal employees to protect and enhance their benefits .........................................250-568-7718 NEW HORIZONS FOR SENIORS PROGRAM Organizations that want to help seniors make a difference in their communities are eligible to receive funding. 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

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SENIORS HOUSING AND ASSISTED LIVING AVENIR MEMORY CARE AT NANAIMO 4989 Wills Rd., Nanaimo, V9T 2K4 www.nanaimomemorycare.com ...................... 250-585-3788

KIWANIS VILLAGE 1233 Kiwanis Cres. Nanaimo www.kiwanisvillage.ca.......................................... 250-753-6471

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.

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LA ROSA GARDENS 1211 Cloke Rd., Ladysmith, B.C. www.larosagardens.ca .......................................... 250-245-1016

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 KEEPING HOUSE CARE FACILITY Assisted living care home and nursing care services.

2263 Jingle Pot Rd., Nanaimo www.keepinghousecarefacility.ca .................. 250-716-1920

LAKESIDE GARDENS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Independent and assisted living. Peaceful and safe environment for you and your pets.

4088 Wellesley Ave., Nanaimo ........................................................................................... 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 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

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SENIORS HOUSING AND ASSISTED LIVING 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.

468 Battie Dr., Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1V9 www.oceanviewmanor.ca.................................... 250-245-2900 ORIGIN AT LONGWOOD 6205 Oliver Road, Nanaimo ............................... 250-751-7755 RV RESORT ON THE LAKE www.resortonthelake.com ................................. 250-754-1975 SERENITY SENIORS HOME Nanaimo, V9R 4K8 ................................................... 250-753-0387 IAN THOMPSON - SENIORS REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST Personal Real Estate Corporation - Managing Broker Re/Max of Nanaimo Particularly focused on those who find themselves at a time in their lives when they want to downsize.

1-5140 Metral Dr., Nanaimo .........................(o) 250-752-1223 www.ianthompsonrealestate.com ............ (c) 250-616-3641

WEXFORD CREEK 80-Tenth St., Nanaimo ........................................... 250-753-4044 WOODGROVE MANOR - TRILLIUM COMMUNITIES 6304 Metral Drive, Nanaimo ............................................... www.trilliumcommunities.com ........................ 250-390-1036 WOODGROVE SENIOR HOUSING SOCIETY 1145 Seafield Cres. V9S 4S1 ................................ 250-741-8856

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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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..............................1-888-269-8757 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

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

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

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

ALS SOCIETY OF B.C. 208 – 1600 West 6th Ave, Vancouver................800-708-3228 www.alsbc.ca

CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY 777 Poplar St., Nanaimo, V9S 2H7 www.cancer.ca............................................................250-741-8180

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 DIABETES ASSOCIATION Promotes health through diabetes research, education, service & advocacy. www.diabetes.ca........................................................800-226-8464

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

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SENIORS SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS CEDAR VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS 2347 Cedar Rd., Cedar, B.C. .......... ��������������������� 250-722-2244 www.cedarvalleymemorial.ca EVERGREEN CREMATION CENTRE A more affordable funeral home. Basic cremations at affordable rates. No pressure sales. Family-owned.

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Counsellling, educational classes on nutrition, etc..

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

1215 Broad St., Victoria.......................................1-250-356-8160 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 10.......................................................................250-753-4442 Branch 256....................................................................250-754-8128 Branch 257....................................................................250-390-2841 SALVATION ARMY 19 Nicol Street, Nanaimo........................................250-754-2621 SE HEALTH High-quality, trusted care in the comfort of your home. Person care, help at home and nursing support. Our care staff are B.C. Care Aide-registered, experienced and have completed specialized training and criminal record checks. We deliver continuity of time and continuity of worker to provide a consistent care experience. Nurse-supervised orientation and care. Due to our non-profit status, no taxes are charged.

202-3939 Quadra St., Victoria, V8X 1J5.............250-385-0444 ....................................................................................... 1-866-790-6305 SENIORS CONNECT CENTRE Increasing social connection through programs, drop-in activities and support services for adults (55+).

150B Wallace Street, Nanaimo, V9R 5B1..........250-591-2924 www.nanaimoseniorsconnect.ca SENIOR PEER COUNSELLING Emotional support to those who are 55 years and older.

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110-2124 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo www.calvorihearing.com .................................... 250-760-0749 CONNECT HEARING Stay connected with Canada's #1 physician-referred hearing health-care provider. Call today. Two locations in Nanaimo. www.connecthearing.ca ...............................888-408-7377

CANADA BENEFITS Information about federal, provincial, and territorial benefit programs and services for seniors and individuals. www.canadabenefits.gc.ca ..................................... 800 622 6232 CANADIAN CENTRE FOR ELDER LAW Dedicated to improving the lives of older adults in their relationship to the law. ........................ http://www.bcli.org/ccel CENTRAL DRUG STORES 495A Dunsmuir Street .......................................250-753-6401 346 Campbell Street ...........................................250-753-5342 1125 Dufferin Crescent ......................................250-716-0063 2220 Bowen Road ...............................................250-758-7711 6010 Brickyard Road ..........................................250-751-2576 7186 Lantzville Road ..........................................250-390-4423 5160 Dublin Way ..................................................250-585-6178 COASTAL SLEEP 6-100 Wallace St., Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 5B1 www.coastalsleep.ca.........................................250-591-9936 DR. G.W. COOK D.C. Committed to bringing you better health and a better way of life. Chiropractic services can make a difference.

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HEALTH & FINANCIAL SERVICES HEALTHLINK B.C. 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) EYE CARE NANAIMO Comprehensive eye health care. Eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses. Disease management.

101-6330 Dover Rd., Nanaimo........................... 250-390-1447 EyeCareNanaimo.com HEARING LIFE CANADA www.hearinglifecanada.ca ................................ 888-283-0223 ISLAND HEALTH Vancouver Island’s health authority, delivering health care services for residents, clients and patients.

1952 Bay St., Victoria, V8R 1J8....................1-877-370-8699 www.islandhealth.ca 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 ................

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MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY 303-5800 Turner Rd. ............................................250-585-0325 4186A Departure Bay Rd. ...................................250-760-0073 33-1150 Terminal Ave.. .......................................250-591-4933 2A-1834 Cedar Rd.. ..............................................250-323-8688 NANAIMO AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 1200 Dufferin Cres., Nanaimo, V9S 2B7 www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com..........250-755-7690 NANAIMO BRAIN INJURY NBIS assists individuals affected by acquired brain injury to access community supports, peer support, education and more.

106-285 Prideaux St., Nanaimo ........................ 250-753-5600 www.nbis.com NANAIMO HEARING CLINIC Well-fit hearing aids improve communication, enjoyment of life’s rich sounds, and saves money. Experience the boutique difference. Hanan and Shelagh Merrill, registered hearing aid practitioners, are a husband-and-wife team working together to provide the attention to detail that’s necessary to get the best results.

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HEALTH & FINANCIAL SERVICES PHARMACARE Provides financial assistance to B.C. residents for eligible prescription drugs and designated medical supplies. www.gov.bc.ca/health ............................................. 800-663-7100

PROPERTY TAX DEFERMENT Homeowners aged 55 years and over may defer the payment of annual property taxes on their principal residence. http://bit.ly/1Pd2pz2 ................................................ 250-356-8121

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

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PROVINCIAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY 700 –1380 Burrard Street, Vancouver....................604 675-7400

PACIFIC STATION NOTARIES Wills, powers of attorney, health-care representation agreements, property transfers and more.

101-5220 Dublin Way, Nanaimo, V9T 0H2 info@nanaimonotary.ca www.nanaimonotary.ca ..................................... 250-756-7720 PHARMASAVE 5-1273 South Island Hwy, Chase River ............250-755-1830 1816 Bowen Rd (Westhill Centre) ....................250-740-3880 4-1588 Boundary Crescent ............................250-754-0091 www.pharmasave.com

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RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Provides low-income homeowners with financial assistance for repairs of lower value homes. ......................... 800-668-2642 SENIORS ADVISORY COUNCIL To advise Minister of Health and Minister responsible.

1515 Blanshard Street, Victoria............................ 800-663-7867 TLS FINANCIAL SERVICES www.tlsfinancial.com ........................................250-362-0283 VANCOUVER ISLAND IMPLANT CENTRE 7-4800 Island Hwy. N., Nanaimo www.vancouverislandimplantcenter.com ...... 250-756-1666 WALLACE PHARMACY 5-100 Wallace St., Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 5B1 ...... 250-753-8686

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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.

2-6430 Hammond Bay Rd. www.applecrossautomotive.ca ...................250-390-2100 B.C. FERRIES Service between Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay, Duke PointTsawwassen and Nanaimo-Descanso Bay. www.bcferries.com .............................................888-223-3779 COMMUNITY CONNECTOR Transportation services for seniors and persons with mobility challenges. ............................................................250-756-2669 DRIVE B.C. Check driving conditions by using automated phone service. www.drivebc.ca ...................................................800-550-4997 HANDY DART A door-to-door transit system for those unable to access the public transit system ............................................250-390-3000 HARBOUR AIR www.harbourair.com ............................................... 250-714-0900

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 ART 10 GALLERY Nanaimo North Town Centre .............................. 250-756-6136 AVALON CINEMAS ........................................................................................... 250-390-5021 BRECHIN LANES Five-pin bowling leagues for seniors. No experience necessary.

Lessons available.

1870 E. Wellington Rd., Nanaimo ..................... 250-753-2341 www.brechinlanes.ca COUNTRY CLUB CENTRE www.countryclubcentre.com THE FOAM GUY Rest, relax, recover. Mattresses, cushions and upholstery for your residential, commercial and medical needs. In-home service available.

6481-B Portsmouth Rd., Nanaimo www.foamguy.ca ................................................... 250-933-0600 GALAXY CINEMAS ........................................................................................... 250-729-8000 JOHN’S BEDROOMS Large selection of foam, solid wood furniture, convenient on-site services and deliveries. Locally owned and operated since 1989.

1707 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo .................................. 250-741-1777 www.johnsbedrooms.com

MILANO’S Serving Nanaimo since 1998, we prepare everything from scratch. Winner of Best Pasta 12 years in a row. Seniors receive 10% discount off food when eating in.

300-6551 Aulds Rd., Nanaimo .......................... 250-390-5060 www.milanos.ca NANAIMO ART GALLERY www.nanaimoartgallery.com .......................250-754-1750 NANAIMO BUCCANEERS Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League junior B team. http://nanaimobuccaneers.com NANAIMO CLIPPERS B.C. Hockey League junior A team.

Frank Crane Arena, 2300 Bowen Rd. ............. 250-751-0593 www.nanaimoclippers.com 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 on to the website and view the monthly newsletter. www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com .......250-755-7501

Have you or someone you know had a concussion or stroke?

The Nanaimo Brain Injury Society is here to help!

Clients tell us that NBIS has helped them to reclaim their life following a brain injury.

We offer meaningful support at no cost to individuals and caregivers including: • In-hospital peer support visits • Education, resources & programs • Caregiver support Contact us today: www.nbis.ca 250-753-5600 (ext. 203) Y18 Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Life Is Worth Seeing Take Care of Your Eyes

Eyes are important indicators of overall health, and comprehensive eye care goes beyond a prescription for glasses or contact lenses. At Eye Care Nanaimo, we take the time to get to know you, your eye care history, and your vision needs. Our optometrists provide the expert care, advice, options, and follow up you need whether you are a new patient or an existing one.

CONTACTS • SUN GLASSES • EYE GLASSES

Dr. Paul Geneau, Dr. Leanna Plug, Dr. Amber Henderson, Dr. Natalie Raies

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LEISURE, RECREATION & SHOPPING NANAIMO MUSEUM http://nanaimomuseum.ca ................................ 250-753-1821

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

NANAIMO NORTH TOWN CENTRE www.nanaimonorth.com ..................................... 250-758-8111

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

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

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

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

NANAIMO YACHT CLUB www.nanaimoyc.ca ................................................ 250-754-7011 NANAIMO PICKLEBALL CLUB www.nanaimopickleball.org THE PORT THEATRE 125 Front St., Nanaimo..........................................250-754-4555 www.porttheatre.com SCHMOOZE PRODUCTIONS www.schmoozeproductions.com ................... 250-739-0721 SPLITSVILLE ENTERTAINMENT www.splitsville.ca ................................................... 250-754-2442 TAI CHI NANAIMO www.nanaimotaichi.org ...................................... 250-756-0070

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

Caledonia Park, 110 Wall St. www.viraiders.ca 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 in stock, as well as the accessories you need. We purchase in volume and pass the savings on to our customers.

2-4151 Mostar Road, Nanaimo......................250-585-0326 www.vancouverislandhottubs.com WOODGROVE CENTRE www.woodgrovecentre.com .............................. 250-390-2721 YELLOW POINT DRAMA GROUP www. yellowpointdramagroup.org

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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 https://www.bbb.org/ca/bc/nanaimo 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

CANADIAN SAFETY COUNCIL Safety education materials, product information for seniors and contact numbers for provincial safety leagues. www.safety-council.org 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 B.C 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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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

CITY OF NANAIMO www.nanaimo.ca 455 Wallace St., Nanaimo.......................................250-754-4251

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

DISTRICT OF LANTZVILLE www.lantzville.ca 7192 Lantzville Rd., Lantzville..............................250-390-4006

MICHELLE STILWELL MLA, Parksville-Qualicum 2B-1209 Island Hwy E., Parksville, V9P 1R5 michelle.stilwell.mla@leg.bc.ca........................250-248-2625

FEDERAL 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

Mayor Leonard Krog.......................................250-755-4400

Mayor Mark Swain..........................................250-714-9708 NANAIMO REGIONAL DISTRICT 6300 Hammond Bay Rd., Nanaimo.....................250-390-4111 www.rdn.bc.ca Ian Thorpe, chairman.....................................250-713-9135 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

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Natural Latex comes from the rubber tree. Each tree produces sap for 2530 years, then the tree is cut and used for furniture and other products.

The tree is then replanted to start the cycle over again. It takes 2500 trees one day to produce one Natural Latex Mattress. Over the course of the year that takes 143 metric tons of Carbon Dioxide from the atmosphere. That’s 12 acres of trees that help our planet, just for one mattress! That only produces 365 mattresses, we alone sell much more than that. That means many more acres of Rubber Trees are needed to supply demand. This alone makes a tremendous positive environmental impact. Even with all this positive environmental news there’s better news still which is how our mattresses are good for a great night’s sleep!

When you invest in a Natural Latex mattress from us here’s what to expect: Each side of these mattresses is customized for each person going onto it.We will guide you through the process of which firmness is correct for each side, there’s no extra charge for this. Natural Latex breathes! This produces a wonderful temperature neutral environment, no hot spots as in memory foams. Natural Latex is bed bug and dust mite resistant, creating a very clean sleeping space. Latex is Hypoallergenic adding to that clean, natural experience. Come in and talk to our trained, professional staff and get started on your road to a healthy night’s sleep.

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