Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 74 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 250-755-7501 for an appointment. See the Harbour City Newsletter for schedule. 60+ Meet & Greet It’s a social event where unattached people meet in an afternoon through a series of brief timed oneon-one conversations. $2 for members, $5 for non-members. Refreshments will be provided. Everyone welcome. Fri, Apr 10 | 1:30-4 pm | 158807 Bowen Park Complex 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 Bowen Park Complex Stroll with a Pro Join one of our local birding experts for a guided walk and discover the diverse birdlife that calls this area home. Bring your binoculars and a camera if you would like to capture the sights. This program runs rain or shine, so come prepared for the weather. Instructor: Madison Wagenaar Sat, Apr 11 | 9-10:30 am | $5/1 | 160996 Wed, Jun 3 | 6-7:30 pm | $5/1 | 160998 (Pride Edition) Tue, Jul 7 | 6-7:30 pm | $5/1 | 160997 Buttertubs Marsh (Miner’s Cottage) Sat, May 2 | 9-10:30 am | $5/1 | 160987 Tue, Aug 4 | 6-7:30 pm | $5/1 | 160988 Neck Point Park Tue, Jun 9 | 6-7:30 pm | $5/1 | 160993 Diver Lake Park Online Safety Workshop Online safety is a growing concern for many seniors. Please join Literacy Central Vancouver Island for a one hour workshop focusing on internet dangers and strategies for protecting personal information. Wed, Apr 22 | 1:30-2:30 pm | $5/1 | 158217 Wed, Apr 29 | 1:30-2:30 pm | $5/1 | 158218 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. Presenters: Stuart Green, Lonsdale Funeral Group Inc. & Cole L. Ferencz JD, Barrister Solicitor Norty - Mid Island Law Wed, Mar 25 | 1-3 pm | 160168 Mon, May 4 | 3:30-5 pm | 160184 Bowen Park Complex Advanced Planning Care Learn the what, why, who, when and how of planning for your care. We’ll discuss the importance of how to talk with others so they know what matters most to you and review how decisions are made when you aren’t able to make them for yourself. Presented by Judy Cook, a Medical Advocate & End of Life Support Specialist - Graceful Journeys. This is FREE. Wed, Apr 1 | 1:30-2:30 pm | 159824 Bowen Park Complex Especially for 60+ Participants Smartphone Workshops Join us for two workshops designed for seniors to help master their smartphones. We will review essentials like phoning, messaging and camera functions. We will also explore downloading and using apps. APPLE PHONE Wed, Apr 8 | 1:30-3:30 pm | $5/1 | 158215 ANDROID PHONE Wed, Apr 15 | 1:30-3:30 pm | $5/1 | 158216 Bowen Park Complex MAiD & Dementia This event will feature a panel discussion examining Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in the context of dementia. Panelists will include family members of individuals who were found eligible for MAiD, alongside a physician who will provide a clinical and medical perspective. The FREE event is sponsored by the Butterfly House Society of Vancouver Island. Sun, Apr 19 | 2-3:30 pm | 161705 Bowen Park Complex Women’s Heart Health Heart disease and stroke can affect women at any age, making it essential to understand personal risk factors and family history. This FREE presentation raises awareness of the incidence, prevalence, and management of heart disease in women. The session is led by Ms. Kamal Parmar, former Poet Laureate and Functional Medicine practitioner certified in the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program through the University of Victoria. Sat, Jun 20 | 11 am-12 pm | 162124 Bowen Park Complex Learn About Elderdog Elderdog provides FREE, volunteer services to seniors who have dogs and require assistance in order to maintain that relationship. Services include dog walking, pick up and delivery of pet food, transportation to veterinary or grooming care and temporary fostering during hospitalization or other reasons. Wed, May 20 | 3-4 pm | 163475 Bowen Park Complex
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NDQ0NTE=