Programs
Newcomers Social - Are you new in town? (or still feel new?) - Come to the Newcomers' Social! There will be refreshments, entertainment and booths with great information! Free to all residents, see leisure program for more information.
Flu clinic catering - see leisure program for more information.
Creative Connections Committee for 50+ in Powell River to promote healthy aging. Ron Koros, Community Developer, Vancouver Coastal Health. phone: 604-485-3310 C/O Powell River Community Health, 3rd floor, 5000 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 5R3
The Seniors Association host meeting space for groups like the Arthritis Society, Fibromyalgia and Vancouver Coastal Health ; space is available and a phone call away. Call the Seniors Centre to book, 604-414-9456
Fibromyalgia meetings - hosted the 1st Wednesday of every month. Contact Margaret Cousins, phone: 604-485-5664.
SOS - Seniors One Stop Resource centre. Drop by to research that hard to find information, for a variety of services suited to senior citizens.
Malaspina Naturalist Club - Janet Aldred, President, 604-485-0077. The club offers monthly meetings, speakers, events and field trips.
Bear Aware Powell River - Call for information on what to do if a bear is in your back yard. Info line: Lawrence 604-483-2334
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Companionship
Friendly Visitors/Hospice – Linda Devries, 604-485-3310, X 4503; Powell River Community Health, 3 rd floor, 5000 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 5R3
Community Resource Centre – Stephen Stiles, manager, phone: 604-485-0992, 4752 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 3B6
Hours: 9 am – 4 pm, Monday to Friday
Meals On Wheels – Gay Vella, coordinator, phone: 604-483-4339
Tla’Amin Community Health Services – Rose Adams, Operations manager, phone: 604-483-3009 , e-mail: rose.adams@sliammon.bc.ca 4895 Salish Dr, Powell River, BC V8A 4Z3
Books On Wheels - Powell River Public Library 604-485-4796
Creative Connections – Committee for 50+ in Powell River to promote healthy aging. Ron Koros, Community Developer, Vancouver Coastal Health. phone: 604-485-3310. C/O Powell River Community Health, 3 rd floor, 5000 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 5R3.
Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association - Joyce Lennox , Executive Director & Volunteer Coordinator. Phone: 604-485-0177, email: prtra@shawbiz.ca
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Courses
Computer Courses – for the beginner and intermediate user, classes taught by seniors at the Cranberry Seniors Centre. Wednesday 10 - 11.30am beginner & 1 - 2.30pm advanced. Jim Rose, phone: 604-414-9456
Elder College - Dawn McLean, coordinator, phone: 604-485-2878. 3960 Selkirk Ave, Powell River, BC, V8A 3C6
Community Resource Centre - Stephen Stiles, manager, phone: 604-485-0092, 4752 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC, V8A 3B6. Hours: 9am - 4pm, Mon - Fri.
Community Resources Directory For Seniors and Caregivers - Vancouver Coastal Health, Powell River, Community Health Home Support services, 3rd Floor, 5000 Joyce Ave. Phone: 604-485-3310.
Other courses could be offered as instructors are identified.
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Aging Actively
Powell River Parks, Recreation & Culture – see program guide for:
- Senior Fitness & Wellness, p 8
- Healthy Hearts, p 17
Senior Citizens Programs, Branch 49 – location listings for recreation complex and Senior Citizens Association, Cranberry Seniors Centre, p 22
- Community Directory is listed on back pages of program guide.
Registration for the above activities, phone: 604-485-2891 or in person at the complex.
Garden Club – Jerry Durnan, phone: 604-483-4150
Pearl Warriors Dragonboat - Fran Ferguson 604-485-9515, Diana Holm 604-485-4104. We are looking for participants between the ages of 59 - 78 years old to join our new unnamed seniors team.
Powell River Outriggers Canoe Society :–
Sue Milligan, phone: 604-487-1683, Marc Lavertu: 604-485-5842 and Robin Morrison: 604-487-4482
Powell River Sailing Club – Ray Hogan, president, phone: 604- 487-4482
Wednesday & Sunday Hiker’s Group – Ann Innes, phone: 604-485-5564. All hikers MUST BE FIT, especially for the Sunday hikes.
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