Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 60 FREE (OR ALMOST FREE) PROGRAMS Mobile Hearing Clinic Ears To You Mobile Hearing Clinic offers mobile hearing tests to people in Nanaimo helping treat and diagnose hearing issues. If you think you’re dealing with hearing loss or need any assistance with adjusting or replacing your hearing aids, our ear care professionals can help you with quick, affordable diagnostic services and effective solutions. Our mobile hearing clinic can come straight to your front door. Our services include hearing aids, accessories and hearing tests. This is FREE, but please call us at 250-755-7501 to book an appointment. Instructor: Ears to Your Tue, Jan 7 | 9 am-2:30 pm Tue, Feb 4 | 9 am-2:30 pm Tue, Mar 4 | 9 am-2:30 pm Bowen Park Clubhouse Hello, Neighbour Come have coffee, meet and greet other seniors who live near (but not limited to) the Oliver Woods Community Centre. This is open to Nanaimo Harbour City Members and non members for a chance to socialize and listen to short presentations. Coffee and goodies are provided. Please bring your own mug. Members $6/time; Non Members: $7.50/time Wed, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5 | 10-11 am | 130280 Oliver Woods Community Centre Tue, Jan 14 | 9 am-2:30 pm Tue, Feb 18 | 9 am-2:30 pm Tue, Mar 18 | 9 am-2:30 pm Oliver Woods Comm. Centre Bowen Park Library Those interested in borrowing books at no charge are welcome to visit our library. Please bring them back to share with others. Limit two books per visit. M-F | 8:30 am-4:30 pm | FREE Bowen Park Complex Stroll with a Pro - Ducks &Waterfowl Walk with one of our local biologists for one of these FREE sessions to unlock the mysteries of ducks and other waterfowl. Sun, Jan 19 | 10-11:15 am | 132599 Diver Lake Park Sun, Feb 23 | 10-11:15 am | 132600 Sun, Mar 9 | 10-11:15 am | 132601 Buttertubs Marsh (Miner’s Cottage) Canada Revenue Agency Presentation This is a FREE informative presentation by Canada Revenue Agency and Service Canada. Sign up to find out more about: - Benefits and credits you may be eligible for including the Disability Tax Credit - Canada Pension Plan - Old Age Security / Guaranteed Income Supplement - Ways to do your taxes - CRA’s digital services - How to protect yourself from scams and more! You will also get a chance to ask questions at the end. Mon, Feb 24 | 1-3:30 pm | 132825 Bowen Park Complex Canada Revenue Agency Support Clinic Meet with Canada Revenue Agency to answer questions about what benefits or credits you might be eligible for or for support filling out/ submitting simple taxes online. Appointments can be booked with the clerks at the Bowen Park front desk or by calling 250-755-7501. Thu, Mar 6 | 10 am-3 pm | make appointment Bowen Park Complex Dental Care Plan The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is helping make the cost of dental care more affordable for eligible Canadian residents. As of May 1, eligible seniors, children under 18 and adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate have been able to have part of their dental visits paid under this plan. This presentation is by Harbour City Dental and they will help you learn more about the plan and give you the chance to ask any questions you may have regarding it. Wed, Mar 19 | 2-3 pm | 132696 Bowen Park Complex Will & Estate Planning This FREE course is available to anyone. During this presentation, helpful hints will be shared on the preparation of wills and estate planning. Instructor: Stuart Green, Lonsdale Funeral Group Inc. Wed, Mar 5| 2-3:30 pm | 132577 Bowen Park Complex Being Proactive, Aging at Home Join us for a FREE information session on how to age safely at home. Be proactive and prevent falls by exploring accessibility equipment costs and what home modifications can be made for aging in place, such as installing grab bars, ramps, mobility equipment or a stairlift. Refreshments will be provided. Presented by Helena Brennert, BSN and Linden Lennox, Sales Representative with HME Home Health. Wed, Mar 26 | 2-3:30 pm | 132695 Bowen Park Complex Especially for 60+ Participants Intro to MAiD Volunteers Dave and Sigrid with MAiD Family Support Society, are hosting a presentation about their experience supporting a loved one through the process of dying with medical assistance. They each have a short digital story to share, along with some basic info about MAiD eligibility. Dave will also be doing a reading of his contribution to “The Many Faces of MAID”. Copies of the book are available for purchase. Wed, Feb 19 | 2-3:30 pm | 133570 Bowen Park Complex