SSNVI hosts a monthly opportunity for caregivers to meet in a friendly, supportive environment where they can interact with, receive, and give support to other caregivers. Currently, these groups are held in Comox.
Groups held: First Tuesday, and second Thursday of each month from 1-3pm.
If you are interested or want to learn more about our Caregiver Support groups, please contact the office by email [email protected] or by phone at 250-218-3011.
Community News
Campbell River Threshold Singers
Pure Joy Threshold Choir sings at many thresholds of life. This choir of 15 individuals from Quadra Island and Campbell River sings to those in palliative care/hospice, to shut-ins, newborns, and at celebrations of life. The Threshold Choir is non-denominational and serves religious and non-religious clients. Songs are short and are selected according to the client’s taste. When singing at bedside, 2 to 4 members attend and sing in soft voices. This service is free and the choir sings by invitation only. To make a request, or join the choir, contact Mary at (250) 202-1003. *There is also a Comox Chapter, information to come.
Support with Grief or Loss
Join our monthly Grief and Loss Group, led by a trained facilitator.
Held monthly: Third Thursday from 1:00–3:00 pm. You’re welcome to join us no matter where you are personally in dealing with grief and loss. For more information and to view session dates please visit ssnvi.ca/events/. Pre-registration is required, please contact us at [email protected] or call 250-218-3011.
March Workshops
SSNVI hosts many free-of-charge educational workshops with community partners throughout the year. Check out community workshops every month on our website at https://ssnvi.ca/education-sessions/
Heart Health, Hearing Health
Healthy aging starts with caring for both your heart and your hearing. Research shows a strong connection between cardiovascular health and hearing health. The inner ear relies on steady blood flow to deliver oxygen and nutrients, and reduced circulation can damage delicate hair cells, leading to hearing loss. Supporting heart health through regular exercise, a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, stress management and quitting smoking can also help protect hearing. Conditions such as high blood pressure can affect blood flow to the ears, making regular checkups essential. At Beltone, we support healthy aging with free hearing assessments and innovative hearing solutions to help you hear your best at every stage of life.
February is Heart Health Month
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, often goes unrecognized and untreated because there are no symptoms. Your pharmacist can help you reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke, by: 1. Reviewing your medications, helping you take them as prescribed and managing potential side effects. 2. Teaching you how to use a blood pressure monitoring device properly and testing your blood pressure regularly. 3. Advising you how to maintain a healthy weight, and a diet that’s low in sodium. and 4. Guiding you through a step-by-step quit smoking plan. Learn more about how to keep your blood pressure under control by speaking with your pharmacist.
February Workshops
SSNVI hosts many free-of-charge educational workshops with community partners throughout the year. Check out community workshops every month on our website at https://ssnvi.ca/education-sessions/ for more details. Or email us at [email protected]
Support with Grief or Loss
Join our monthly Grief and Loss Group, led by a trained facilitator.
Held monthly: Third Thursday from 1:00–3:00 pm.
Everyone’s journey is unique, and you’re welcome to join us no matter where you are personally in dealing with grief and loss. For more information and to view session dates please visit ssnvi.ca/events/. Pre-registration is required, please contact us at [email protected] or call 250-218-3011.
February calls it LOVE…
…but love isn’t just an emotion. It is an intelligent quantum field we can consciously access and sustain.
When our inner landscape is crowded with unresolved fear, grief, confusion, or trauma, it becomes harder to hold the frequency of love consistently. These lower-density states distort the field. Clearing old imprints creates coherence. As space opens, love has room to grow into a lived state of being. Our sessions help identify and clear energetic distortions, allowing you to access, embody, and maintain the love field—within yourself, your relationships, and the wider collective.
Relief for Tension Headaches
Tension headaches often stem from tight muscles, poor posture, and restricted movement in the neck and upper back. Chiropractic care offers a targeted solution. Through spinal adjustments, posture correction, and soft tissue therapies like Graston and Active Release Technique (ART), we address the root cause—muscle tension and joint restriction. Graston breaks down scar tissue and adhesions, while ART releases tight, overused muscles that contribute to headaches. Combined with posture retraining, this approach relieves pain and prevents future flare-ups. Say goodbye to painkillers and hello to lasting relief. Book your chiropractic assessment with Dr. Rachel Poff at Origin Integrated Health and start living headache-free.
Ask The Expert
Q I just noticed that I can see certain things better without my glasses now. They’re new glasses, I just got them three years ago. What’s up with that?
A: Three years is actually more than enough time for your eyes to change, or for something to go wrong with your glasses. You can bring back your glasses to where you bought them to see what the issue is, but it sure sounds like you’re due for an eye exam in any case. Time goes pretty quick for just about everyone. Come see us at Mosaic for your eye exam or your glasses, or both!
