PENTICTON
Canadian Diabetes Association, Penticton Branch meets the last Monday of the month at the Penticton Regional Hospital cafeteria at 7:30pm. Call 492-2863, Mon. - Fri. 10:00am-12noon
The BC Govt Retired Employees Assoc. meets the fourth Wednesday of each month (not July, Aug & Dec.) at the Library Auditorium, 785 Main Street, Penticton, at 10:00am.
KELOWNA
Kelowna Caregivers Support Group meetings are as follows: South Okanagan Health Unit, 1340 Ellis St. Tues. & Thurs. 9:30-11:30am. Alternate Fridays for Caregivers with a family member in a Care Facility. Meeting - 1:00-3:00pm. Windsor Manor, Terrai Crt. 9:30-11:00am. Westside Care Centre, Old Okanagan Hwy Tues.-9:30-11:30am.
Rutland Caregivers Support Group meetings are held every Thursday, 9:30-11:30am at the Rutland Health Unit 155 Gray Rd. (Clinic Room) For information call Shelley 491-3734.
Okanagan Visually Impaired Society meets the last Monday of each month at the CNIB office at 247 Lawrence Ave., Kelowna.
Kelowna Stroke Recovery Club meets every Thursday at St. Aidans Anglican Church 10:30am to 2:30pm. Call Eva at 763-0556.
Canadian Cancer Society:
Breast Cancer Support Group meets the 3rd Wed. of the month at 7:30pm, at the Cancer Lodge next to the Cancer Clinic. A group meeting is held the 4th Tues. of the month from 1:00 - 3:00pm for those dealing with a recurrence of, or ongoing cancer.
The Kelowna Prostate Cancer support & awareness group meets the second Saturday of the month, 9:00am at the Kelowna Health Unit, 1340 Ellis St. For information contact Bren Witt at 762-3168.
Note: The following programs are on-going and available to cancer patients upon request. All programs are sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society, 539 Lawrence Ave., Kelowna.
---Breast Cancer Visitor Program This is a 'one on one' visit from a trained and caring volunteer who has experienced the concerns of having breast cancer herself. Call the Society at 762-6381 for a referral.
---Cancer Emergency Aid Program
To ensure that no cancer patient misses treatment for financial reasons. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Phone 762-6381.
Canadian Celiac Assoc. Kelowna meetings are held the second Sunday of Sept, Nov, Feb, April & June at the Health Unit, Ellis St., Kelowna at 1:00pm. Call Susan 769-7163. Pot Luck Lunch will be Sun Feb 8, 12:30
Please bring a gluten free dish. Call Katrina, 546-3298
The Arthritis Society loans videos, books & cassettes. 201-1815 Kirschner Rd. Kelowna, BC V1Y 4N7; 868-8643. Meetings held at Senior Centre, 1360 Water Street, 4th Monday of month at 7:00pm.
Lupus Support Group for individuals with lupus and their families - will meet monthly, 1st Wednesday at the Water Street Seniors Centre starting in September. There are no meetings in July or August. Contact Abe Hamm 868-9627 or Debra Camilleri 764-1234.
The Kelowna & Dist. Genealogical Society hold their meetings the first Monday of the month, in the Oak Rm, Hawthorn Park, 867 KLO at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Call Marie 763-7159 or our website www.rootsweb.com/~bckdgs/index.html
The BC Old Time Fiddlers will hold a dance Friday, May 27th at the Rutland Seniors Centre from 7:30pm - 10:30pm. For more information call 763-4406. Everyone welcome. Lunch free.
The Kelowna SPCA is having a bazaar, luncheon and cookie sale at St. Michael's Hall, 608 Sutherland Avenue, Saturday, May 7th. Doors open at 10:00am. Luncheon from 11:00am - 1:00pm. White Elephand donations welcome. For more information call 862-9042.
The Kelowna Newcomers Club holds meeting with guest speakers the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm at the Water Street Centre, 1360 Water St. For info call Brian Galton 768-4687.
Post Polio Support Group will meet on the first Saturday of the month (not July, Aug, Dec, Jan), 2:00pm at the Parkinson Recreation Centre, Kelowna. For further information call Jeanette 768-5659 or John 878-5082.
The Al-Anon Family Program is for persons who are confused, angry, sick at heart or just plain interested because a loved one or a friend drinks too much or too often, and you don't know what you can do about it. An Al-Anon Family Group meets every Friday night at 7:30pm. in the basement of the Westbank United Church, 3672 Brown Rd. Westbank.
The Kelowna & District Safety Council holds Senior Driver Refresher courses the second Saturday of each month. Learn to build a safety cushion around your car. Call 765-3163.
Scandinavian Folkdancers, an evening of fun and folkdancing takes place every Monday, 7:00pm at the Seniors Hall, 1353 Richter St., Kelowna. Beginners of all ages are welcome. For info call 762-6284.
Kelowna Chapter of the Okanagan & Area Eating Disorders Assoc. meets the third Tuesday of each month, 7:00pm at the First United Church, 721 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna.
The Kelowna Respiratory Club holds their monthly meetings every second Tuesday at 2:00pm at the Dorchester, 863 Leon Ave. Kelowna. Anyone with a lung problem is welcome to come & join in, this is a support group for Lung Health. For info call Todd Gale at 979-2157 or Publicity Chairman Walda Reszitnyk at 860-9165.
The Crohn's Colitis Foundation of Kelowna will meet regularly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at The Dorchester, 863 Leon Ave. (Library 4th floor) Kelowna, 7:00 - 9:00pm. Call Shaun Foster at 979-5549 for information.
Volunteers needed to visit isolated seniors! One or 2 hours a week with a lonely senior in your neighbourhood. Call Seniors' Outreach Services Society 861-6180 or email
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Neighbourhood Meals for Seniors "Enjoy a nutritious meal served in a warm, friendly atmosphere in your neighbourhood" $4 Meal, $6 Meal & Transportation. For information or reservations call 868-7707.
Kelowna - Tuesday & Thursday 11:45, St. Paul's United Hall, 3131 Lakeshore Road; Wednesday 4:30pm, First United Hall, Richter & Bernard
Rutland - Monday and Wednesday Noon, Tuesday and Thursday 5:00pm, May Bennett Wellness Centre 135 Davie Road, (corner of Hwy 33 & Davie)
Westbank - Wednesday at Noon, St. George's Anglican Hall, 3690 Brown Road
The Interior Alzheimer Society runs a social recreation day program for people in the early stages of Alzheimer disease or related dementia. The program is offered Mondays from 9:00-2:00pm, and Thursdays from 9:00am-12:00pm. Caregivers are welcome to participate or use the time for respite. We are looking for volunteers to help clients to participate in exercises, singalongs, outings, reminiscing, and preparing coffee. We also would like to find someone with cooking experience to help prepare a light lunch on Mondays. There are also openings in the program for new clients. For more information, call Joyce at 762-3312.
Your local Health Units are looking for Volunteer drivers to take people to medical appointments and for grocery shopping. A couple of hours per week can make a difference in many senior's lives. Please call Bev Dahl at 868-7707 for more information.
TOPS #BC825 meets Thursday from 6:15-8:00pm at the Kelowna Health Unit, 1340 Ellis St., Kelowna. For more info call Cathy at 862-2801.
WESTSIDE HEALTH NETWORK is looking for volunteers. Make a difference in your community. Call Sylvia at 768-3305
Gamblers Anonymous If gambling is a problem we are here to help. Call 864-1213. Weekly meetings are Tuesday, 8:30pm, Crossroads Treatment Centre, and Thursday, 7:30pm at 1815 Krischner Road, Kelowna.
Seniors Contact Program Supported by the RCMP, this program contacts the elderly who live alone and who would like a volunteer to call each morning. This is a free call. If you would like to receive this service phone 764-5004.
Choir Director wanted for the Lake Country songsters. Also, an alternate pianist. Please call Dee at 766-4493.
VERNON
Seniors Outreach Okanagan North
There is no reason for a senior to be lonely in Vernon. Several social programs are waiting to have new participants, talk time/Wheels to Meals happens every Thursday at 10:00am at Schubert Centre, in the Wellness Clinic. If you are feeling isolated, you are welcome to have one of our Peer Counselors visit you. For those you want to have the excitement of learning the basic computer skills or the Internet. Volunteers are always welcome. (Seniors Outreach Okanagan North is a member agency of United Way.) Call Elsa today at 250-545-3717.
Vernon & District Hospice Society Caregiver Support Group
Caregivers talk about the concerns they have in giving moral and/or physical support to the terminally ill. Meetings are every Wednesday from 10am to 12 noon at the Vernon & District Hospice office. Please phone 558-1322.
If you have time on your hands, give us a hand. We are always in need of Volunteers. We have positions available in Concession, Coffee Shop and in many other areas. A variety of hours are available: 1/2 or 1 day a week, 1/2 or 1 day a month or whatever time you have available. If you are interested, please call Schubert Centre at (250) 549-4201.
Vernon Better Breathing Bunch meet the third Wednesday of the month (except July & August) 1:00pm at the People Place, Vernon - for people with chronic lung diseases. We have speakers and guests are welcome. For info phone Fran 545-0233.
'Champs' Canadian Weight Awareness - Champs Club Inc. is a non-profit weight loss support organization which meets weekly. We are open to Sr. men & ladies who share a common concern of managing their weight sensibly. For info call Elaine 832-7671.
Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary meetings are held the second Monday of each month (September to June) in the Education Rooms in the hospital at 6:30pm. Go to the Gift Shop to be escorted to meeting. For information call 545-4508.
Vernon and District Hospice Society - Grief & Bereavement Support Groups Lunch Group Mon 12-2pm 6 weeks $30, Finding My Way - Wed 7-9pm 10 weeks $50, Chapter 2 - Men's Cooking Group - Mon 10 - 1 (no charge- just a willingness cook) Walking Group - Thurs 9-11am. Groups will be starting the last week of September . For more information call 503-1800.
KAMLOOPS
KAMLOOPS MEALS ON WHEELS For information on receiving meals or to volunteer to deliver meals call 554-3134 Meals are delivered Tues and Thurs at a cost of $5.50
KAMLOOPS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAMME Starting March 1, volunteers will help seniors complete their tax returns. - #30-789 Fortune Dr. Kamloops. Tel:554-5458
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