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NexusBC ~ Making Spirits Bright Campaign
In the KNOW. In the NOW
Who Are We?
Did You Know?
Useful Information for Vernon Seniors
The Vernon Seniors Action Network [VSAN] is a coalition of community representatives working together to share information & resources and address priority issues that impact the health and wellness of Vernon Seniors.
December 2019 Issue 3•
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…with the downtown Safeway closing,
starting in December,the Schubert Centre bus will take seniors to the
Vernon Square Safeway.This is a FREE service
every Tuesday. The bus will leave
Schubert at 10 am and return at 12 noon.
This will give seniors timeto shop for groceries, visit other stores or take time
to have a coffee!
It can be a tough time of year for those who live alone on a low income or without family near-by. So NexusBC is reaching out to share a bit of seasonal cheer.
We also have a 'Donate' button on our website where folk can donate to the Making Spirits Bright Campaign for gift cards.
Gift cards from stores that are of most use to seniors in need include the Wholesale Club, Safeway and Walmart, and the activation receipt should be enclosed. This year's program runs from November 1 – December 20.
The Making Spirits Bright campaign aims to let seniors in Vernon know they are cared for and appreciated during the holiday season by giving them a gift card for items that they want and need. Members of the community can purchase a gift card for any amount from a local store that provides the basic necessities (food, toiletries and clothing), and bring it to the NexusBC office along with a cheerful card.
www.nexusbc.ca
Working To Make Spirits Brighter For Seniors At Christmas
HALINA ACTIVITY CENTREHALINA ACTIVITY CENTRECHRISTMAS LUNCHEON CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Wednesday, December 11th at 11:30 am Wednesday, December 11th at 11:30 am Entertainment, Door Prizes, Raffles, Buffet Entertainment, Door Prizes, Raffles, Buffet Tickets in advance Only $15.00 Tickets in advance Only $15.00 ••Reserve your table of 8 by callingReserve your table of 8 by callingthe office at 250 542 2877the office at 250 542 2877or email [email protected] or email [email protected] Recreation Centre AuditoriumRecreation Centre Auditorium3310 37th Ave, Vernon 250.542.28773310 37th Ave, Vernon 250.542.2877••
HALINA ACTIVITY CENTRECHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Wednesday, December 11th at 11:30 am Entertainment, Door Prizes, Raffles, Buffet Tickets in advance Only $15.00 •Reserve your table of 8 by callingthe office at 250 542 2877or email [email protected] Recreation Centre Auditorium3310 37th Ave, Vernon 250.542.2877•
SCHUBERT CENTRE DECEMBER FUNSCHUBERT CENTRE DECEMBER FUNEVERYONE WELCOME!EVERYONE WELCOME!SCHUBERT CENTRE DECEMBER FUNEVERYONE WELCOME!December 11 - Birthday LunchDecember 11 - Birthday LunchDecember 11 - Birthday Lunch 12:00 pm - 1 pm 12:00 pm - 1 pm 12:00 pm - 1 pm $10 members $10 members $12 non-members $12 non-members $10 members $12 non-members Always a fun event! Always a fun event! Always a fun event!December 25 - Christmas LuncheonDecember 25 - Christmas LuncheonDecember 25 - Christmas Luncheon 11 am - 1 pm 11 am - 1 pm 11 am - 1 pm $25 per person $25 per person $25 per person $18 for 12 and under $18 for 12 and under $18 for 12 and under
The new GV-MAPS pass includes unlimited freeThe new GV-MAPS pass includes unlimited freeaccess to O'Keefe Ranch just in time for their amazing Mistletoe and Glow Dancingaccess to O'Keefe Ranch just in time for their amazing Mistletoe and Glow DancingLights display all through December. Please see over for GV-MAPS details!Lights display all through December. Please see over for GV-MAPS details!
The new GV-MAPS pass includes unlimited freeaccess to O'Keefe Ranch just in time for their amazing Mistletoe and Glow DancingLights display all through December. Please see over for GV-MAPS details!
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Abbeyfield House th – 3511-27 AvenueJune 15 at 8:00 am to 12 noon
Garage Sale / Pancake Breakfast FundraiserDonations for the garage sale appreciated; can be dropped off on weekdays.
Vernon Regional Library Tuesdays/Thursdays 10 am – 12 noon and 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Computer Literacy - Please register in advance.
May 7 and May 16 at 1:00 pm – "Living Well - Osteoarthritis Support"
May 18 and May 25 at 10:30 am – Vernon Adult Book Club reads Louis Riel
North Okanagan Hospice SocietyMay 21 at 9 am – 10:30 am
“Managing Difficult Family Dynamics During Illness and Death”webinar for professionals who help families manage illness and loss.
Please contact Phyllis at [email protected] for more information and to register.
Well, our first attempt at addressing the issue of transportation for seniors ran into some roadblocks. But we are not a group who gives up (call us persistent!). So we're establishing another Transportation Action Team to tackle this pervasive problem. Transportation is a HUGE issue for many seniors, and we will give it another shot. We'll keep you in the know with any progress.
More Great News – this pass is now available! It is intended for low income seniors who live in the Greater Vernon area to encourage their access to local recreation, cultural and creative opportunities. It has benefits from twelve local agencies and includes vouchers for free coffee/snack or lunch at our seniors' centres, $5 tickets to Vernon Vipers Games, a family pass to the Science Centre, reduced rates to Performing Arts Spotlight shows and lots more! The pass is FREE to eligible seniors and can be obtained at the Greater Vernon Museum. Bring some ID and take advantage of this great opportunity.
Greater Vernon Multi-Agency Seniors Pass for Seniors – GV-MAPS
Information/Referral/AdvocacyThe team has been active in putting together a Senior's Resource Guide. The guide provides seniors and those who care about them with people to call, places to go and websites to check out for guidance about a multitude of issues including health and wellness, housing, nutrition and recreation. These agencies are meant to be a first point of contact. If they can't help you directly, they will know who can. Great news! A first version has been printed and is available to pick up at NexusBC. This action team is also working on a Seniors Information Fair to take place in the late spring, as well as a speaker series for seniors' service providers. Stay tuned!
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Brochures on this program are available atSeniors centres and participating agencies or www.nexusbc.ca/VSAN_GVMAPS_Information_Guide.pdfThe new GV-MAPS Pass includes unlimited free accessto O'Keefe Ranch just in time for their amazing Mistletoeand Glow Dancing Lights display ALL THROUGH DECEMBER!