The Senior Information and Access Services Team will once again be offering its expertise to assist seniors with their taxes! Beginning March 15, the team will be ready to go. Seniors must register with CVSS to access this service (a fast and painless process!). Please contact Chris or Tiss at 250-871-5940 or [email protected] to register.
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Board Members
Comox Valley Senior Support Society is currently recruiting Board Members. If you have a passion for seniors, an interest in working with a collaborative Board, and supporting an active staff team, please contact Chris at [email protected] for more information.
Comox Valley Seniors Resource Guide
The 2023 Comox Valley Seniors Resource Guide is now out! This free guide is being dropped at locations around the Valley, but if you want one, or more, set aside for you, please contact the office and we will either hold one for you or arrange for delivery! 20,000 copies of this spiral bound guide were created in partnership between Comox Valley Senior Support and Denman and Hornby Community Health Care Services and will be available free of charge.
Healthy Weight Loss Through Diet
Low carb, high protein, keto, paleo, intermittent fasting, vegan, flexitarian … there are so many options. If you are trying to lose weight, any of the fad diets will help you achieve short-term results. But for long-lasting results and overall health and wellness, you’ll want to create a personalized diet plan. Be realistic about how many calories you need based on your age and activity level. Plan for a balanced intake of nutrients. Consider whether additional supplements may be needed and whether they may interact with your medications or medical conditions. If opting to take a weight loss medication, it will work better when combined with diet and lifestyle changes.
Freedom at Any Age
These days the mobility market is full of possibilities. Rather than being confined to the inside of your home or relying on friends and family to take you out, consider the freedom of a mobility scooter. Battery powered scooters have come a long way and are now more affordable and reliable than ever before. They provide the freedom to get around, they conserve physical energy, and they also provide you access to places you may not have previously been able to go. Along with the freedom, mobility scooters offer an element of safety.
The Sandwich Generation
Are you a caregiver to your children and your aging parents? If so, you’re part of the “sandwich generation,” a group of adults who are “sandwiched” between caregiving responsibilities for their young and elderly loved ones. This generation of caregivers has its own unique stresses and challenges, spending on average about three hours per day on unpaid care while also working full-time. These challenges can take a toll on this group’s health, finances, and emotions. Thankfully, home care agencies can help relieve some of the stress by providing quality care for senior loved ones in their own homes.
Golden Circle Membership
Membership fees provide important financial support for our operations and members get some excellent benefits as well! Members receive preferred rates on Fitness Classes, Special Event Tickets, In-house Meals and In-house Foot Doctor appointments. Members receive a weekly e-mail outlining activities and events happening at The Golden Circle and priority access to special event tickets. Members also get to vote at our Annual General Meeting which allows you to contribute to decision making that shapes the future direction of The Golden Circle. Our annual membership fee is $25.00 for an individual or $45.00 for a couple. We hope you’ll consider joining us today!
Exercise Programs
The Golden Circle offers a variety of pre-registered and drop-in fitness activities to both members and non-members that you can participate in. We have a Stretch, Flex and Strengthen class, Sit and Be Fit, Yoga, Zumba, a Hardy Walkers Club, Bocce Ball (indoor in the winter!), carpet bowling and more. Some of our classes are even available over Zoom. Contact the Golden Circle at 403-343-6074 for more information!
Events & Activities
We have a variety of events and activities that appeal to a lot of different people. From Quilting to Canasta, Pinochle to Art Club, our very own men’s group Mengagement, Ukelele Jam, Euchre, Music Jam, Cribbage to Bridge, Mahjong and Scrabble – there is something for everyone at The Golden Circle! All of our programs have a minimum $2.00 drop-in fee to support operations here at the facility.
Grandma’s Pies
Support social enterprise at the Golden Circle while satisfying your sweet tooth by supporting our Grandma’s Pies program! We have packages of 4 Raisin Bran, Blueberry or Morning Glory muffins available for $3.50. Boxes of 8 of the most delicious raisin butter tarts you’ll ever eat are $6.00 and 5” apple, blueberry, cherry and strawberry-rhubarb pies and crumbles available for $6.00! All of the sweets are considered a social enterprise and all proceeds from our amazing baked goods sales go straight to supporting events and activities here at the Golden Circle. Surely there are no calories when it’s for charity?
March 8 is International Women’s Day
The Government of Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is Every Woman Counts. Speaking of counting – we have a very active female contingent at the Golden Circle! 83% of our staff are female and of our 1356 members in 2022, 70% were female.
International Women’s Day is a reminder that all women, from all ages and walks of life, have a place in every aspect of Canadian society, including in the economic, social and democratic spheres.
Let’s celebrate the successful women around us, reminding today’s youth and girls that their dream is within reach. An important aspect to us at the Golden Circle which ties into International Women’s Day is equality. Equality is a must-have and is something we strive for here at the Golden Circle. We want to be a place where everyone is included, where there is something for everyone, and everyone feels like they belong!
