Skeena Elders – Welcome to the Skeena Elders web site. Each month we will post a calendar of events for seniors around the area. Just move your cursor to the date on the calendar and click to see the details for that day. If you know of an event that should be included in the calendar call Charlotte at 250 842-5887 or email linfordcharlotte@gmail.com

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4 Maniacs Park Work Out Maniacs Park Work Out July 4, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Allen Park, 9 Ave, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada This is a self guided exercise group using the equipment in Allen Park. Coffee group afterwards. There is no charge unless you choose to buy coffee. See more details Community get together on zoom Community get together on zoom July 4, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm contact linfordcharlotte@gmail.com or 250-842-5887 for zoom details A conversation group that talks and shares stories each week. See more details • •	5	6 free Chair Exercise Class free Chair Exercise Class July 6, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Roche View Lodge, 11 Ave, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada Chair exercise class for seniors of any ability. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a water bottle. First time participants should be prepared to complete a participant questionnaire. See more details •	7 Maniacs exercise Maniacs exercise July 7, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Allen Park, 9 Ave, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada This is a self guided exercise group using the equipment in Allen Park. Coffee group afterwards. See more details Choose to Move class Choose to Move class July 7, 2022 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Hagwilget First Nation Government, Hwy 62, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada Choose to Move is a group that comes together to support members as they find ways to add more physical activity in to their lives. This is a free class. Elders from all communities are welcome. New members should be prepared to fill out a health questionnaire. See more details Digital Learning for Seniors Digital Learning for Seniors July 7, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Coast Mountain College, 4815 Swannell Dr, Hazelton, BC V0J 1Z0, Canada This is an open drop in session at this time. Seniors can bring their portable devices and their questions. See more details • • •	8	9 Chair Exercise Class Chair Exercise Class July 9, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Roche View Lodge, 11 Ave, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada This is a free class. Dress comfortably, bring water. New participants should be prepared to complete a Participant Questionnaire. See more details •	10
11 Maniacs Park Work Out Maniacs Park Work Out July 11, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Allen Park, 9 Ave, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada This is a self guided exercise group using the equipment in Allen Park. Coffee group afterwards. There is no charge unless you choose to buy coffee. See more details Community get together on zoom Community get together on zoom July 11, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm contact linfordcharlotte@gmail.com or 250-842-5887 for zoom details A conversation group that talks and shares stories each week. See more details • •	12	13 free Chair Exercise Class free Chair Exercise Class July 13, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Roche View Lodge, 11 Ave, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada Chair exercise class for seniors of any ability. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a water bottle. First time participants should be prepared to complete a participant questionnaire. See more details •	14 Maniacs exercise Maniacs exercise July 14, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Allen Park, 9 Ave, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada This is a self guided exercise group using the equipment in Allen Park. Coffee group afterwards. See more details Choose to Move class Choose to Move class July 14, 2022 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Hagwilget First Nation Government, Hwy 62, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada Choose to Move is a group that comes together to support members as they find ways to add more physical activity in to their lives. This is a free class. Elders from all communities are welcome. New members should be prepared to fill out a health questionnaire. See more details Digital Learning for Seniors Digital Learning for Seniors July 14, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Coast Mountain College, 4815 Swannell Dr, Hazelton, BC V0J 1Z0, Canada This is an open drop in session at this time. Seniors can bring their portable devices and their questions. See more details • • •	15	16 Chair Exercise Class Chair Exercise Class July 16, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Roche View Lodge, 11 Ave, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada This is a free class. Dress comfortably, bring water. New participants should be prepared to complete a Participant Questionnaire. See more details •	17
18 Maniacs Park Work Out Maniacs Park Work Out July 18, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Allen Park, 9 Ave, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada This is a self guided exercise group using the equipment in Allen Park. Coffee group afterwards. There is no charge unless you choose to buy coffee. See more details Community get together on zoom Community get together on zoom July 18, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm contact linfordcharlotte@gmail.com or 250-842-5887 for zoom details A conversation group that talks and shares stories each week. See more details • •	19	20 free Chair Exercise Class free Chair Exercise Class July 20, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Roche View Lodge, 11 Ave, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada Chair exercise class for seniors of any ability. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a water bottle. First time participants should be prepared to complete a participant questionnaire. See more details •	21 Maniacs exercise Maniacs exercise July 21, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Allen Park, 9 Ave, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada This is a self guided exercise group using the equipment in Allen Park. Coffee group afterwards. See more details Choose to Move class Choose to Move class July 21, 2022 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Hagwilget First Nation Government, Hwy 62, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada Choose to Move is a group that comes together to support members as they find ways to add more physical activity in to their lives. This is a free class. Elders from all communities are welcome. New members should be prepared to fill out a health questionnaire. See more details Digital Learning for Seniors Digital Learning for Seniors July 21, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Coast Mountain College, 4815 Swannell Dr, Hazelton, BC V0J 1Z0, Canada This is an open drop in session at this time. Seniors can bring their portable devices and their questions. See more details • • •	22	23 Chair Exercise Class Chair Exercise Class July 23, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Roche View Lodge, 11 Ave, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada This is a free class. Dress comfortably, bring water. New participants should be prepared to complete a Participant Questionnaire. See more details •	24
25 Maniacs Park Work Out Maniacs Park Work Out July 25, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Allen Park, 9 Ave, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada This is a self guided exercise group using the equipment in Allen Park. Coffee group afterwards. There is no charge unless you choose to buy coffee. See more details Community get together on zoom Community get together on zoom July 25, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm contact linfordcharlotte@gmail.com or 250-842-5887 for zoom details A conversation group that talks and shares stories each week. See more details • •	26	27 free Chair Exercise Class free Chair Exercise Class July 27, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Roche View Lodge, 11 Ave, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada Chair exercise class for seniors of any ability. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a water bottle. First time participants should be prepared to complete a participant questionnaire. See more details •	28 Maniacs exercise Maniacs exercise July 28, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Allen Park, 9 Ave, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada This is a self guided exercise group using the equipment in Allen Park. Coffee group afterwards. See more details Choose to Move class Choose to Move class July 28, 2022 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Hagwilget First Nation Government, Hwy 62, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada Choose to Move is a group that comes together to support members as they find ways to add more physical activity in to their lives. This is a free class. Elders from all communities are welcome. New members should be prepared to fill out a health questionnaire. See more details Digital Learning for Seniors Digital Learning for Seniors July 28, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Coast Mountain College, 4815 Swannell Dr, Hazelton, BC V0J 1Z0, Canada This is an open drop in session at this time. Seniors can bring their portable devices and their questions. See more details • • •	29	30 Chair Exercise Class Chair Exercise Class July 30, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Roche View Lodge, 11 Ave, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0, Canada This is a free class. Dress comfortably, bring water. New participants should be prepared to complete a Participant Questionnaire. See more details •	31

Are you feeling stressed or sad? Are you having trouble managing things at this time? The Wrinch Memorial Foundation has funding to provide free confidential counselling for Seniors. Call 778-202-1670 for an intake appointment.

Therapy (SAD) lamps have been purchased for seniors to use. They can be found at Skeena Place, Roche View Lodge, Hazelton District Public Library, Three Rivers Cohousing Common House and Wrinch Hospital. Please contact linfordcharlotte@gmail.com for more information about these lamps.

Choose to Move is a physical activity program for seniors. You can join a local program beginning in the fall. Watch for postings on this web site. In the meantime look at the excellent resources on the Choose to Move Get Active web site https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors

Elders, look at the government of British Columbia website for loads of information about financial help, avoiding elder abuse, health and safety, transportation housing and much more.https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors

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