Phone: (250) 715-6481
Fax: (250) 746-8819
Email: Cowichan Seniors Community
Website: www.cowichanseniors.ca
A Letter of Greeting from our Executive Director
As the holiday season is approaching, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy and healthy new year. The Cowichan Seniors Community Foundation has seen huge success with two new programs, Brain Fitness and Supported Transportion for Seniors program.
| DATE/TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| March 13 5:30 pm |
Annual General Meeting | Commuity Futures Board room |
| April 14 10–3 pm |
Community Resources Fair | Island Savings Centre Multi Purpose Hall |
| May 27 10 - 4 pm |
Seniors Round Up Fun Day | Cowichan Exhibition Hall |
| August 29 | Black Ties Charity Day Cowichan Bottle Depot — returnables welcome; proceeds go to CSCF | |
| Fall Calendar | Dates to be announced |
Best wishes,
Carol Hunt, Executive Director
Stroke Recovery Association Outreach Program
Background
Stroke Recovery Association — Cowichan Valley Branch (SRA–CV), provides information, services and support to those who have experienced a stroke, and their families and/or caregivers.
Coordinator Barbara Park can be reached at 250–246–4952.
Boost Your Brain Power Program
A community-based program with a Fall and Spring session for those wishing to increase their brain agility and to participate in an educational program in a group setting led by a trained facilitator. Fall session will start in September 2011. Spring session will start in March 2012.
Cowichan Family Caregiver’s Society “Keeping In Touch” Program
Support for this new incentive by the Cowichan Family Caregivers Society will be funded as a Phase One program. Funding will allow for training and activation of volunteers to conduct a one–to–one emotional support for isolated caregiving families in the Cowichan area.
Big Brothers Big Sisters — Seniors In–School Mentoring Program
This is a new program for the Cowichan region intended to match a senior with a child who would benefit from the mentoring and socialization offered in such a "Big Buddy-Little Buddy" relationship.
In partnership with Island Savings Credit Union G.I.F.T. program.
Volunteer Drivers Program
A pilot project for Fall 2011.
We are currently recruiting drivers interested in taking seniors to and from medical appointments and other essential transportation needs.
If you have a valid driver's licence, a safe driving record, and a desire to help seniors get to where they need to go within the Duncan area, this may be a wonderful opportunity for you to enjoy a great volunteer experience.
For more information, phone Carol Hunt (250) 715–6481 or e-mail: cscfoundation@shaw.ca . A roster of drivers will be created and the program started in early September.