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February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
February.
Starting on Sunday February 5th, Milner Gardens and Woodland will be open each Sunday until March 25th. The Gardens and Tea Room will be open from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, with last entry at 2:30 pm. Entrance for non-members will be by donation. Come watch the blooms as they unfold and stop in for a cup of tea or a hot bowl of soup. Call 250-752-6153 or visit www.viu.ca/milnergardens
February 9th – February 28th 2012.
The Echo Payers.
The Echo Players presents “You Can’t Get There From Here” at The Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach. Written by Pat Cook. Directed by Wendy Punter. Contact: – 250-752-3522. www.echoplayers.ca
Thursday, February 23, 2012 – 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Estate Planning – Part 4 of 4 part series – Featuring Trusts – Types of Trusts, Uses, Considerations. Guest Speaker: Brenda Milbrath, Barrister & Solicitor, MacMinn & Company. Hosted by: Pam Katunar – Investment Advisor, TD Waterhouse Private Investment Advice at Goward House – 2495 Arbutus Road, Victoria (Cadboro Bay area). RSVP: Pam Katunar at 250-356-4034 or pamela.katunar@td.com
Thursday February 23rd 2012
Seniors Health & Wellness Fair
You are invited to our 1st Annual Seniors Health & Wellness Fair at Berwick on the Lake, 3201 Ross Road, Nanaimo. We know the benefits of healthy living! Bring a friend or several and spend an afternoon with us visiting over 20 exhibitors, gathering important health tips, and having some fun learning about senior health and wellness. Improved mobility, health care options, managing illness, important wellness advice and staying active for life. Drop in between 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Door prizes, Refreshments Demonstrations. Contact 250 729 7995 www.berwickretirement.com
Thursday, February 23, 2012 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Are You Being a Parent Rather Than a Caregiver?
Do you find yourself frustrated that your parent or spouse doesn’t do what you tell them they should do? Or do they ignore you when you tell them what would help them? If this sounds familiar, you may be acting more as a parent than a caregiver. Join Allison and explore how to caregive those who are no longer able to care for themselves and also who may have once cared for you. Through the use of concrete examples and an outline of basic strategies, you will learn how to ease the distress that can be experienced when you confuse these very different and distinct roles, parenting vs. caregiving.
Facilitator: Allison Reeves, M.A. Registered Clinical Counsellor.
Registration: To register call the Care-ring Voice Network at 1-866-396-2433 or register on-line at www.careringvoice.com Connect to the tele-workshop by simply using your telephone. We gratefully acknowledge the United Way and VIHA for partial funding of these events.
Saturday February 25th 2012.
Haiti: the past, present and future VIU ElderCollege Speaker Series
Vancouver Island University’s ElderCollege spring Saturday Speaker Series promises to be thought provoking. Six speakers will be sharing their experiences and assessment of the Caribbean Republic of Haiti. We have all read the headlines as Haiti continues to struggle from one disaster to another. Why is this happening? Where does it come from? And, what is the future for this poor beleaguered country? The series promises to provide new perspectives on a nation that often seems to have insurmountable problems and little promise.
February 25, is a documentary film entitled Aristide and the Endless Revolution which the New York Times calls “a probing look into Haiti’s contentious modern history.” On March 3, RCMP Staff Sergeant Marc Lavergne will share his experiences and his photographs as a member of the UN stabilization mission assisting Haiti with the development of its police force and the reduction of community violence. Then, on March 10, Leslie Szeler, who spent eight years as a missionary in Haiti, and has just taken a trip back there in 2011 will be providing her perspective on the current conditions of people at the ground level. The next week, Parksville resident, Pauline Danoit, will introduce us to the Danoit Haitian Relief Society which she and her husband founded to undertake humanitarian work on the island. And finally, on March 24, Roger Annis, Coordinator of Haiti Solidarity BC, will provide an assessment of Canada’s role and successes in Haiti where he was part of a recent Canadian fact finding delegation.
The series runs from Saturday, February 18, 2012 to March 24, 2012 and takes place at VIU’s Nanaimo campus, Building 250 Room 125. The lectures start at 10:30 a.m. and finish at 12 noon. And, best of all, the sessions are open to all: you don’t have to be an “elder” to attend the series, although you do have to be “50 or better” to be an ElderCollege member and receive the member rate. Registration for the series is $42.56 (inc HST) for ElderCollege members and $59.56 (inc HST) for non-members. Space permitting, tickets for individual sessions will be sold at the door for $10.00. Seating is limited, so register early. Call 1-866-734-6252 or visit our website at: www.viu.ca/eldercollege.
Saturday February 25th 2012 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Living Well with Osteoarthritis
Come join The Arthritis Society of BC at this powerful Arthritis Public Forum where we will deliver the latest information on osteoarthritis and how to live well with it! Physiotherapist Michael Pohlmann who works exclusively with people with Arthritis, along with Arthritis Society Manager Cari Taylor will discuss Osteoarthritis in depth. They will address the effects of stress, fatigue, pain association, coping tips & aids and how and why ‘movement matters’. Come & get your questions answered! Saturday, February 25th, 2012 at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre, Garry Oaks/Arbutus Room, 132 E. Jensen Ave. Parksville, BC. Free to attend – registration required. For more information or to register please call 866-414-7766 or registration@bc.arthritis.ca
Monday February 27th 2012.
WordStorm!
WordStorm – Nanaimo’s popular Spoken Word and Open Mike event takes place on the last Monday of the month at Diners Rendezvous, 489 Wallace Street, Nanaimo. Come on February 27th to enjoy featured readers presenting their own poetry, prose or monologue. Come just to listen and be entertained, or sign up to be part of the entertainment. Everyone is welcome! On February 27th, WordStorm’s featured performers are: KAREN ENNS, EVE JOSEPH and PATRICK FRIESEN, plus an Open Mike with cash prizes. For more information, see our website: www.wordstorm.ca Reservations are recommended. Consider coming early for dinner to enjoy the wonderful food at Diners Rendezvous 250-753-0042. For WordStorm itself, doors open at 6:30 and the program begins at 7:00. To reserve for WordStorm, phone David at 250-468-7313 or contact: ascentaspirations@shaw.ca
Tuesday February 28th 2012.
You’re invited to attend the monthly DVD presentations 2 – 4 pm The Gardens at Qualicum Beach, 650 Berwick Rd N, Qualicum Beach, BC featuring “It’s All in Your Approach” with Teepa Snow MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Dementia Care and Training Specialist – models a positive approach to training and care. Learn to Change Resistance to Care into Participation. Learn to Build Skills for Better Care and Outcomes. How You Help Makes A Difference! Facilitated by the Oceanside Dementia Education Task Team (ODETT). There is No Charge for the workshops. These educational sessions are ongoing – the fourth Tuesday of every month. Each month a different educational DVD is viewed in the Theater Room refreshments provided by The Gardens. Please register by calling 250-752-2818 ext 0.
March.
March 1st, 2012 – Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Chronic Pain Management Workshop
The main objective of this workshop is to improve your understanding of the principles of pain management and its treatments, introduce different methods to cope with chronic pain, and show how to take an active role in your own pain management. Participants have the chance to learn new information and skills, that will complement conventional treatments and programs, discuss ideas and share experiences with others that have chronic pain such as arthritis. Everyone is welcome to attend. Presenter: Cari Taylor – Manager of Education & Services for the Vancouver Island Region of The Arthritis Society. The Campus (formerly the BurnsideGorgeSchool) ( 3130 Jutland Rd. - corner of Jutland & Cecelia). Free to attend , but registration is required. Register: 250.519.4000 or ctaylor@bc.arthritis.ca
Thursday March 1st 2012.
Shop Day.
CNIB will be holding a Shop Day at the Beban Social Center, 2300 Bowen Road, on March 1st from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Phone: 250-519-1105 or murial.adams@cnib.ca www.cnib.ca/en
Saturday March 3rd 2012.
The Power of Caring
When you care well both you, and the person you are caring for, feel relief. It is this caring which encompasses compassion, respect, and integrity. In this experiential workshop you will feel the difference between styles of caring and learn how to more easily and more powerfully help both you and the person you are caring for. Facilitator: Allison Reeves, Registered Clinical Counsellor Saturday, March 3rd 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at Canadian Cancer Society, Vancouver Island Lodge, 2202 Richmond Rd, Victoria/ $30.00 for FCNS members $35.00 for non-members Limited seating. Please register by Feb. 28th. Contact FCNS at 250-384-0408 or register on-line at www.familycaregiversnetwork.org. Payment can also be mailed to 526 Michigan Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1S2.
Tuesday March 6th 2012.
7th Annual Senior Expo.
Tuesday March 6th 10am – 4pm Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Road, Victoria. Contact Barry at 250-479-4705 ext 101 or barryristo@seniorlivingmag.com
Tuesday March 6th & 13th, 2012 2pm – 4:00 pm (2 sessions)
Financial Workshops Just for Women – Today, more than ever women are responsible for their finances. To address this pressing need, Pam Katunar, Investment Advisor, has created timely courses exclusively for women who need to learn more about finance and investing. Bring a friend and come to learn more about how to handle this important aspect of life! Goward House – 1070 Douglas Street – 5th Floor Victoria, BC. Lunch Break 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. . Hosted by: Pam Katunar – Investment Advisor, TD Waterhouse Private Investment Advice Call 250-356-4034 to reserve a seat or email: pamela.katunar@td.com
Tuesday March 6th 2012.
Learn for Life Lecture Series
Hosted by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation
Heart Health: Keeping your heart healthy in your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and beyond!
Speaker is Madelene Daniel, Heart Health coordinator at Nanaimo Heart Function Clinic & Cardiac Risk Reduction Program. March 6th, 2012; 10:30pm – 12noon in Garry Oaks Room at Parksville Community & Conference Centre; 132 E. Jensen Avenue. RSVP by March 22nd by calling the Foundation office at 250-755-7690; toll-free from Oceanside 250-947-8212; or info@nanaimohospitalfoundation.com . *Fee by donation.
Thursday March 8th 2012.
Learn for Life Lecture Series
Hosted by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation
Prostate Cancer: Prevention, Detection & Treatment!
Speaker is Dr. William Carlson NRGH Urologist. March 8th, 2012; 10:30am – 12 noon in the Garry Oaks Room at Parksville Community & Conference Centre; 132 E. Jensen Avenue, Parksville. RSVP by March 1st by calling the Foundation office at 250-755-7690; toll-free from Oceanside 250-947-8212; or email info@nanaimohospitalfoundation.com . *Fee by donation.
Saturday, March 17, 2012 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Balancing Work and Caregiving
With our aging population, the number of people juggling care, work and other life responsibilities is increasing. One in four working Canadians are attempting to balance employment and caregiving and many are experiencing stress, guilt and emotional and financial exhaustion. Caregivers are turning down promotions, taking early retirement and quitting their jobs in order to care. This session will provide concrete strategies and resources to help you to avoid caregiver burnout and stay strong.
Facilitated by: Barbara Small, Family Caregivers’ Network
Registration: Register by calling the Care-ring Voice Network at 1-866-396-2433 or register on-line at www.careringvoice.com Webinars are offered through your computer and telephone. If you don’t have a computer, you can simply listen over your telephone.
Wednesday March 21st 2012.
Long Term Care.
Join us for our free monthly coffee club at the Qualicum Civic Center, 747 Jones, Qualicum Beach 10am – 11am. Enjoy coffee and refreshments, increase your knowledge and get answers to your question. Hosted by Lousia Zerbe, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones. To reserve your seat please call 250-752-1690 one week in advance. www.edwardjones.com
Tuesday March 20th & Wednesday March 21st 2012 at 8pm.
Intrepid Theatre presents: Joséphina
“A playful and poetic little jewel” all the way from Belgium, La Compagnie Chaliwaté’s entrancingly poetic and at once comical show is a rare treat for Victoria audiences. Somewhere between dance and physical theatre, Joséphina is a shockingly beautiful, sexy, funny, and mysterious show that tells the story of Alfredo, a man alone, and the absent woman whose memory infuses everything he touches. This moving and mysterious story of obsession, love and loss is a passionate tango of reality and fantasy, where the physical language of the separated lovers conveys a longing that is beyond words.
Joséphina is the second original creation by La Compagnie Chaliwaté (Belgium), whose signature style combines verbal expression and body movement, inspired by the teachings of Jacques Lecoq. Created in June 2008 as part of a workshop for the drama department of the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM), Joséphina met such success that it went on to be performed at the International Montreal Mime Festival in October 2008, with five sold out shows. The show was also a hit at the 2011 Amsterdam Fringe and is now visiting Victoria as part of a Canada-wide tour including stops in Montreal and other Quebec cities.
Joséphina is created, performed and directed by Sicaire Durieux and Sandrine Heyraud. You can read more about La Compagnie Chaliwaté here: www.chaliwate.com/en Tickets $31/$23/$18 (arts karma/adult/student & senior), ticketrocket.org 250-590-6291.
WATCH preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl4W0AGZNGM&feature=player_embedded
Thursday March 22nd 2012 6:30 – 8:00 PM
How to Advocate for Yourself and Your Family Member
In this tele-workshop, Allison will teach you how to advocate more easily and more powerfully for both yourself and for your family member. Using your personal knowledge, and that which you will hear today, you will learn how to communicate more effectively with healthcare professionals. If there is time, Allison will help you apply this to other areas of your caregiving life.
Facilitator: Allison Reeves, M.A. Registered Clinical Counsellor.
Registration: To register call the Care-ring Voice Network at 1-866-396-2433 or register on-line at www.careringvoice.com Connect to the tele-workshop by simply using your telephone.
We gratefully acknowledge the United Way and VIHA for partial funding of these events.
Thursday March 22nd 2012.
“The revised Power of Attorney Act and what it means to you”
The Gardens at Qualicum Beach will be holding a FREE seminar on March 22, 2012 at 1:30 pm in the main lounge. T.Scott Rodway Barrister & Solicitor, from Rodway and Perry in Qualicum Beach will be speaking on the issues surrounding “The revised Power of Attorney Act and what it means to you” Scott will also be discussing Enduring Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements, Advanced Directives for health care and planning for incapacity. The Gardens is located at 650 Berwick North in Qualicum Beach. This presentation is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to 250.752.2253 or email jchambers@retirementconcepts.com prior to March 17th, 2012 http://www.retirementconcepts.com/homes/gardens-at-qualicum-beach/
Saturday March 24th from 1pm to 3pm
Volunteer Opportunity Day
Milner Gardens, 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach is holding a Volunteer Opportunity Day March 24th from 1pm to 3pm. Drop in to see how you can volunteer and help the gardens grow. FMI 250-752-8573 ext 226. http://www.viu.ca/milnergardens
Thursday March 26th 2012
Learn for Life Lecture Series
Hosted by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation
Prostate Cancer: Prevention, Detection & Treatment!
Speaker is Dr. William Carlson NRGH Urologist. March 26th, 2012; 6:30pm – 8:00 pm in Monarch Rooms 1 & 2 @ Oliver Woods Community Centre. RSVP by March 22nd by calling the Foundation office 250-755-7690 or info@nanaimohospitalfoundation.com . *Fee by donation.
Wednesday March 28th 2012
Learn for Life Lecture Series
Hosted by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation
Heart Health: Keeping your heart healthy in your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and beyond!
Speaker is Madelene Daniel, Heart Health coordinator at Nanaimo Heart Function Clinic & Cardiac Risk Reduction Program. March 28th, 2012; 6:30pm – 8:00pm in Monarch Rooms 1 & 2 @ Oliver Woods Community Centre. RSVP by March 22nd by calling Foundation office 250-755-7690 or email info@nanaimohospitalfoundation.com. *Fee by donation.
Saturday March 31st, 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Financial Workshops Just for Women – Today, more than ever women are responsible for their finances. To address this pressing need, Pam Katunar, Investment Advisor, has created timely courses exclusively for women who need to learn more about finance and investing. Bring a friend and come to learn more about how to handle this important aspect of life! Goward House – 2495 Arbutus Road, Victoria (Cadboro Bay area) Lunch Break 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. . Hosted by: Pam Katunar – Investment Advisor, TD Waterhouse Private Investment Advice. Call 250-356-4034 to reserve a seat or email: pamela.katunar@td.com
Saturday March 31st 2012
Oceanside Family Health & Wellness Fair
Saturday March 31st Oceanside Family Health and Wellness Fair 9.30am – 3.30pm at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Street West, Parksville.
Contact us by email at aofhwf@gmail.com
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April.
April 5th – April 22nd 2012.
The Echo Payers.
The Echo Players presents “Dancing at Lughnasa” at The Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach. Written by Brian Friel. Directed by Sue Murguly. Contact: – 250-752-3522. www.echoplayers.ca
Wednesday April 18th 2012.
Generation Income in Retirement.
Join us for our free monthly coffee club at the Qualicum Civic Center, 747 Jones, Qualicum Beach 10am – 11am. Enjoy coffee and refreshments, increase your knowledge and get answers to your question. Hosted by Lousia Zerbe, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones. To reserve your seat please call 250-752-1690 one week in advance. www.edwardjones.com
May.
Saturday May 5th 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Financial Workshops Just for Women – Today, more than ever women are responsible for their finances. To address this pressing need, Pam Katunar, Investment Advisor, has created timely courses exclusively for women who need to learn more about finance and investing. Bring a friend and come to learn more about how to handle this important aspect of life! Goward House – 2495 Arbutus Road, Victoria (Cadboro Bay area) Lunch Break 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Hosted by: Pam Katunar – Investment Advisor, TD Waterhouse Private Investment Advice. Call 250-356-4034 to reserve a seat or email: pamela.katunar@td.com
Monday May 7th & 14th, 2012 2pm – 4:00 pm (2 sessions)
Financial Workshops Just for Women – Today, more than ever women are responsible for their finances. To address this pressing need, Pam Katunar, Investment Advisor, has created timely courses exclusively for women who need to learn more about finance and investing. Bring a friend and come to learn more about how to handle this important aspect of life! Goward House – 1070 Douglas Street – 5th Floor Victoria, BC. Lunch Break 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. . Hosted by: Pam Katunar – Investment Advisor, TD Waterhouse Private Investment Advice. Call 250-356-4034 to reserve a seat or email: pamela.katunar@td.com
Wednesday May 16th 2012.
Estate Planning Essentials.
Join us for our free monthly coffee club at the Qualicum Civic Center, 747 Jones, Qualicum Beach 10am – 11am. Enjoy coffee and refreshments, increase your knowledge and get answers to your question. Hosted by Lousia Zerbe, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones. To reserve your seat please call 250-752-1690 one week in advance. www.edwardjones.com
May 29th – June 15thth 2011.
The Echo Payers.
The Echo Players presents “Office Hours” at The Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach. Written by Norm Foster Directed by Gerri Hemphill. Contact: – 250-752-3522. www.echoplayers.ca
June.
Monday June 4th & 11th, 2012 2pm – 4:00 pm (2 sessions)
Financial Workshops Just for Women – Today, more than ever women are responsible for their finances. To address this pressing need, Pam Katunar, Investment Advisor, has created timely courses exclusively for women who need to learn more about finance and investing. Bring a friend and come to learn more about how to handle this important aspect of life! Goward House – 1070 Douglas Street – 5th Floor Victoria, BC. Lunch Break 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. . Hosted by: Pam Katunar – Investment Advisor, TD Waterhouse Private Investment Advice Call 250-356-4034 to reserve a seat or email: pamela.katunar@td.com
Saturday June 16th 2012.
Diversity Health Fair 2012.
To be held at the Strathcona Hardens, Campbell River. Contact 250-830-0171 or DiversityHealthFair@gmail.com www.crmisa.ca/diversityhealthfair
Wednesday June 20th 2012.
State of the Economy.
Join us for our free monthly coffee club at the Qualicum Civic Center, 747 Jones, Qualicum Beach 10am – 11am. Enjoy coffee and refreshments, increase your knowledge and get answers to your question. Hosted by Lousia Zerbe, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones. To reserve your seat please call 250-752-1690 one week in advance. www.edwardjones.com
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Thursday March 8th 2012.
Service Day.
CNIB will be holding a Service Day at the Beban Social Center, 2300 Bowen Road, on March 8th from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Phone: 250-519-1105 or murial.adams@cnib.ca www.cnib.ca/en
December.
