Community & Volunteer Services
Seniors Outreach
Outreach is available to senior
community members in James Bay who are experiencing health related
changes and challenges and are living independently without the
support of family/friends.
Outreach services include:
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Assessing eligibility and, if appropriate, making arrangement for Volunteer Services (such as: reading for the visually impaired, assisted medical drives, gardening, assisted errands, friendly visiting, walking companion);
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Identifying additional community resources to meet the seniors needs;
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Providing information on services and programs;
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Encouraging participation in community activities to reduce isolation;
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Making referrals to other appropriate services.
Seniors Services and Programs
The "Connections" group meets weekly to share a light meal, social time, and activities such as a speakers, games, or outings. Transportation to and from the group can be arranged. All members are telephoned by the facilitator, one of the program volunteers or a group member between group meetings. This group is a support to seniors who may be experiencing health concerns, isolation or depression, and seeks to encourage friendships and connections outside the group meeting times.
Macular Degeneration & Low Vision Group
The Macular Degeneration and Low Vision group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.
Seniors' Lunch & Learn (S'Aging)
The S'Aging group meets at Burnside Gorge Community Centre (471 Cecelia Street) on Tuesdays from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm and at Esquimalt Lions Lodge on Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
Connect-tivi-tea (Seniors Social & Activity Group)
The Connect-tivi-tea group meets at Campbell Lodge on Mondays from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
Community Kitchen for Seniors
A six week series beginning Sept 19, 2011
focusing on cooking and nutrition for health which is
facilitated by a V.I.H.A. nutritionist.