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Oasis HRM Oasis is a weekly program for 55+ that supports healthy aging through social connection, physical activity, good food, and meaningful engagement.

Oasis is designed for older adults living in the community and shaped by the interests of its participants.

Vaccine Clinic next Wednesday @ Woodlawn United Church
10/13/2026

Vaccine Clinic next Wednesday @ Woodlawn United Church

We are having an Expo on November 12th in the Cole Harbour Multipurpose Room from 10-2. Admission is free and everyone i...
10/05/2026

We are having an Expo on November 12th in the Cole Harbour Multipurpose Room from 10-2. Admission is free and everyone is welcome, bring a friend. Follow this link to register https://forms.gle/5yt3u3mpmy99Bqqp6

See Cathy Fox at our Oasis programming on October 8th for more information.
09/29/2026

See Cathy Fox at our Oasis programming on October 8th for more information.

Hi Everyone, Sorry for the delay in getting it out. It's been a busy couple of weeks. You will notice a few new things o...
09/29/2026

Hi Everyone,

Sorry for the delay in getting it out. It's been a busy couple of weeks. You will notice a few new things on the calendar. The first thing to take note of is that there is no programing this Thursday, October 1st as I have tacked my vacation on to the end of our Oasis conference and am winding my way home slowly through 3 provinces.

There are a lot of changes happening in this calendar. The first is that we have added a second afternoon of programming to be held on Tuesday afternoons in the Cole Harbour Library Program room space where we had our summer programming. We will be in there from 1pm til 3:30 to give us a bit of extra time together. That being said we can go through the weeks.

October 6th we are in the Library program room for board games and cards at 1PM. I know there are folks wanting to play bridge, so lets get you together. On October 8th you may notice we are starting our exercise a bit later. It was requested that we have a few extra minutes to get settled and say hi to our neighbours before diving in, so we will be starting at 10:15 with chair exercise. At 11:00 we will be having a presentation by our Cole Harbour Neighbour, Michel from Tech Mania on internet safety and some of the issues folks have with their devices. He will be set up until 1pm for any general questions you may have.
At 1pm we will share travel tales. If you have photos (10 Max) you would like to share on screen send them along and I can have them ready to share.

On October 13th we are in the Library at 1pm for book club. We are reading Death and Other Inconveniences by Lesley Crewe. There are several copies available at the library to borrow. On the 15th there is no programming as I am at a conference (last one for the year).

On the 20th Art and Soul is rejoining us and they are bringing the wet felting backgrounds that were done in the spring to be completed. Each session can accommodate 15 people, sign up will be required. It is being done over a 4 week period and I ask you sign up for one of the 4 weeks to give folks a chance to participate. If you are interested, let me know and I can sign you up.

On October 22nd we will start the day at 10:15 with Chair Pilates, followed by our Neighbour from Blyss Grocery Delivery to do a short presentation about his business. Again he will be on site until 1pm for any questions. At 1pm our friends from Community Health Teams will be back to present "Making the Most of your Food Dollar".

In our Final Week of October we will be in the Library on the 27th to continue our Wet Felting Community Project with Art & Soul at 1pm. On the 29th we will start the day a bit different again. At 10:15 we will have a 30 minute Standing Exercise session followed at 10:50 with a Seated exercise. I trust you all to know your abilities. At 11:45 we are going to have a speed friending round as we have a lot of new members to integrate into our friend circle. Its a quick, silly way to get to know one another a bit better. Then we will have a quick lunch before Erika from the Emergency Management Organization comes to speak about preparedness.

As always, Brittney from Happy at Home will be with us on Thursdays from 10 - 3. She can answer questions on many seniors issues and is also available for form filling if you need help with any of the current Provincial programs.

I know that was a lot, there is more but I will send out a couple more emails when I get home regarding volunteering and our Expo that is happening in November.

09/28/2026

Hi Friends, just a reminder that I am on vacation this week so there is no programming on Thursday October 1st. I will get the October calendar out in the next day or so with lots of info for the coming month.

Fun Fact. Do you know I’m afraid of heights?

Hi Everyone, We blinked and now it's September. I hope you had a great summer and are gearing up for a return to Oasis f...
08/31/2026

Hi Everyone,

We blinked and now it's September. I hope you had a great summer and are gearing up for a return to Oasis for the fall. I look forward to welcoming everyone back.

We will still be in the Library for programming on September 3rd. On this day we will start with our day with Coffee & Chat at 10. At 11, we will do a member request of a recipe swap. If you have a favourite recipe you want to share, bring it along. If you need it printed, email it to me and I can print copies for sharing. For our board and card games at 1pm, I have had members request certain card games such as Bridge, Euchre, Crib and 45's. If you wish to create a foursome (or whatever "some" works) for these game send me an email and I can match you up.

On September 10th we are back in the Westphal Room . Morning is starting off with Tai Chi at 10, then at 11 we will have a presentation by Peter from Hear Right Canada, our first participant in our "Who are the People in your Neighbourhood" initiative. They will have a table set up to speak to folks as well. Then, at 1pm we will have a chance to reintroduce ourselves and reconnect. We have grown exponentially over the year and we would love to have folks come together and introduce themselves to folks they have not met before to make our group more cohesive and show how welcoming this community is.

On September 17th it is Oasis at CHP's First Birthday🎂 . We will start the day with a chair cardio workout that uses weights (if you wish) at 10am. Then at 11:30 we will have a celebration lunch followed by a Planning Meeting at 1pm where we can discuss what is coming up for the fall and I will ask for ideas for the coming months. Brittany will be on site for Navigation from 11 - 3 if you have any questions for her.

On September 24th there will be no programming as myself and the Spencer House team will be in Kingston for our annual Oasis Summit.

Deb

08/25/2026

Oasis Senior Supported Living Fall 2026 Seniors Expo — Vendor Invitation

Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Cole Harbour Place – Multipurpose Room

You’re Invited!

Oasis is inviting local businesses, community organizations, and service providers to join us as vendors at our Fall Seniors Expo.

This event will connect older adults in Cole Harbour, Forest Hills, and surrounding communities with local services, resources, and organizations.

As a vendor, you’ll have the opportunity to:
• Meet and connect with local seniors
• Promote your business or organization
• Share information about your services
• Build connections within the community

Vendor space is available for an information table.

Interested in participating? https://forms.gle/QXJ8tN49y84dxSKK9
or contact Deborah Leger, Oasis Program Coordinator at [email protected] or by phone at
902-476-9049 for more information.

We’d love to have you join us!

Today’s outing allowed us to learn about the Giles House and early farm life in Cole Harbour. We saw the critters in the...
08/20/2026

Today’s outing allowed us to learn about the Giles House and early farm life in Cole Harbour. We saw the critters in the barn including a 7 week old lamb and I was lucky enough to get an unexpected kiss from a sheep. Some folks had a chat with the Blacksmith who was working on a beautiful metal piece while others toured the garden. We followed the tour up with a tasty lunch at The Palladium. All in all an enjoyable day.

Hi Folks, Here is the calendar for August. We have 2 "field trips" this month. The first is on August 6th at the Boardwa...
07/29/2026

Hi Folks,

Here is the calendar for August. We have 2 "field trips" this month. The first is on August 6th at the Boardwalk at Fisherman's Cove in Eastern Passage. There is no set agenda, we can just meet up at 11 and shop, walk and eat as we feel like it. Alternatively, Barb Adams is holding her annual Seniors Tea at 11 am at Oceanview Manor if anyone felt like heading there before hand and then coming to roam the boardwalk in a herd.

August 13th we will attempt a group walk at 10 am, but there will also be coffee on in the program room if the weather is yet again uncooperative. We have a recorded webinar from the Arthritis Society at 11 am. This does require signup just so I can make sure we have enough space. Brittany will also be on hand if you have any questions for her. Just a reminder, she can also help with form filling for many of the provincial seniors grants. Then at 1pm Rowan will be back to provide another session of tech help. If you have any particular topics in mind let me know and I can send them along.

On the 20th we are doing a tour of the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm at 10 am and then meeting for lunch at the Palladium around 12:15ish. Because the tour may not be mobility friendly for everyone, there are 20 spots available for the tour and we have room for 28 for lunch. Again, this requires that you sign up. Oasis is covering the cost of the tour, but individuals will be responsible for their meal.

Finally, on August 27th we start off the day with a group walk and or coffee and chat at 10 am. Followed by a short National Film Board Documentary called Mabel about an extraordinary woman from Hubbards, who ran her own business until well into her 90's. After the film we will have a discussion about the film. The day will finish with our book club at 1pm. Book title is pending, should know in the next day or two.

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471 Poplar Dr
Cole Harbour, NS
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