Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 76 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. Instructor: Ears to Your Tue, Apr 8 | 9 am-12 pm Tue, May 13 | 9 am-12 pm Tue, Jun 10 | 9 am-12 pm Tue, Jul 8 | 9 am-12 pm Tue, Aug 12 | 9 am-12 pm Bowen Park Complex Hello, Neighbour Come have coffee, meet and greet other seniors who live near (but not limited to) the Oliver Woods Community Centre area. 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, Apr 2, May 7, Jun 4 | 10-11 am | 140493 Oliver Woods Community Centre Tue, Apr 22| 9 am-12 pm Tue, May 20 | 9 am-12 pm Tue, Jun 24 | 9 am-12 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 Bowen Park Complex Stroll with a Pro Walk with one of our local biologists for one of these FREE sessions to unlock the mysteries of local birds. Songbirds Tue, Apr 29 | 6-7:15 pm | 132605 Tue, May 27 | 6-7:15 pm | 132606 Tue, Jun 10 | 6-7:15 pm | 132607 Birds of Prey Tue, Jul 8 | 6-7:15 pm | 132603 Tue, Aug 19 | 6-7:15 pm | 132604 Buttertubs Marsh (Miner’s Cottage) Fraud Prevention for Seniors Industry experts, including Constable O’Brien, share their knowledge on how to avoid a variety of scams. Wed, Apr 23 | 10:30 am-12:30 pm | 140492 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, May 28 | 2-3:30 pm | 137975 Bowen Park Complex Products Available to Age at Home Be proactive. Come and learn about various products available like walkers, stair lifts, ramps plus many other products which will assist you to age at home more easily. Coffee and treats will be provided. Presented by Helena Brennert, BSN and Linden Lennox, Sales Representative with HME Home Health. Wed, Jun 11 | 2-3 pm | 140496 Bowen Park Complex Especially for 60+ Participants Smart Phone Workshops Join us for three free 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, particularly to learn how to make appointments with Lifelabs and to find results on MyCareCompass empowering you to manage your digital health care with ease. We will also discuss security and online safety. Wed, Apr 9, 23 or 30 | 1:30-3:30 pm | 137977 Bowen Park Complex Wild Wednesdays Family Adventure Join us on an outdoor adventure to some of Nanaimo’s premier parks. Great for newcomers and families. Walks/hikes will range between 3 to 6 kilometres with some fun breaks in between to take in the scenery or stretch it out with a few easy yoga poses. Wed, Jul 9 | 6-7:30 pm | $5/1 | 135759 Westwood Lake Park - First Beach Wed, Jul 23 | 6-7:30 pm | $5/1 | 135810 Jack Point Park Wed, Aug 6 | 6-7:30 pm | $5/1 | 135811 Bowen Park Wed, Aug 20 | 6-7:30 pm | $5/1 | 135812 Linley Valley Park
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