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, our ear care professionals can help you with 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 Senior Newsletter for schedule. 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 Will & Estate Planning This FREE course is available to anyone. 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 Notary - Mid Island Law Tue, Oct 20 | 2-4 pm | 173389 Wed, Mar 3 | 2-4 pm | 173390 Bowen Park Complex Stress Management It is of primary importance that we learn to cope with stress before it causes physical, mental and emotional harm. Learn how to reduce it in your life and what causes it in this free workshop. Presenters: Kamal Parmar, Functional Medicine Practitioner Sat, Sep 12 | 11 am-12 pm | 173403 Bowen Park Complex Online Safety Workshop Online safety is a growing concern for many seniors. Please join us for a hour workshop focusing on internet dangers and strategies for protecting personal information. Presenter: Literacy Central Vancouver Island Thu, Oct 15 | 1:30-2:30 pm | $5/1 | 175314 Thu, Oct 29 | 10:30-11:30 am | $5/1 | 175315 Thu, Nov 12 | 1:30-2:30 pm | $5/1 | 175318 Thu, Nov 26 | 10:30-11:30 am | $5/1 | 175319 Bowen Park Complex Especially for 60+ Participants Smartphone Workshops Designed to help master your smartphone. Review phoning, messaging and camera functions. Explore downloading and using apps. ANDROID PHONE Thu, Oct 8 | 1:30-3:30 pm | $5/1 | 175306 Thu, Nov 5 | 1:30-3:30 pm | $5/1 | 175506 APPLE PHONE Thu, Oct 22 | 1:30-3:30 pm | $5/1 | 175309 Thu, Nov 19 | 1:30-3:30 pm | $5/1 | 175507 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, Oct 18 | 2:30-4 pm | 173342 Bowen Park Complex Women’s Heart Alliance Join us for the free seminar on Women’s Heart Health and find out why heart disease is the leading cause of death for women worldwide. Learn about awareness, prevention and management strategies. Presenter: Heidi Stokes, Can. Women’s Heart Health Alliance Tue, Oct 27 | 1-2 pm | 173396 Bowen Park Clubhouse 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. Tue, Oct 6 | 1-2 pm | 173395 Bowen Park Clubhouse AI Workshop AI safety is a growing concern. This workshop will focus on internet dangers and strategies for protecting personal information. Presenter: Literacy Central Vancouver Island Thu, Oct 15 | 10:30-11:30 am | $5/1 | 175316 Thu, Nov 12 | 10:30-11:30 am | $5/1 | 175320 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. Tue, Oct 13 | 1-2 pm | 173397 Bowen Park Complex Sleep Management You’re not doomed if you toss and turn every night. Sleep deprivation leads to brain fog, irritability and fatigue. Join us for this free workshop to get tools to master simple, practical tips on how to get a relaxing sleep and improve your health. Presenters: Kamal Parmar, Functional Medicine Practitioner Sat, Nov 21 | 11 am-12 pm | 173431 Bowen Park Complex
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