SVCSS Seniors’ Services

06/11/2026

🎉 A huge thank you to the wonderful local businesses and individuals who generously donated prizes for our Seniors' Week Celebration BBQ!

We are incredibly grateful for the support of:

🌿 Digg Garden Centre
🛒 Slocan Village Market
🌱 Gaia Tree Whole Foods
⛳ Valley View Golf Course
🌿 W**d Be Delighted
🌸 Four Seasons Greenhouse & Nursery
☕ Frog Peak Café

Your generosity helped make the day extra special for the older adults who joined us for an afternoon of delicious food, live music, laughter, and meaningful connection.

Support like yours helps create memorable experiences for local seniors and reminds us what a caring and generous place the Slocan Valley truly is. Thank you for helping us celebrate Seniors' Week and honor the older adults who contribute so much to our communities.

💙 Please join us in thanking these amazing local businesses and supporters!

06/06/2026

Come on down for a free BBQ at SVCSS for 50+ yrs!! Music, food, and great prizes. 11 AM-2PM. See you soon!!

06/05/2026

🎉 Seniors & Elders Celebration BBQ 🎉
Happening TOMORROW — Rain or Shine! ☀️☔

Join us as we celebrate the seniors and elders who make our community so special. Enjoy a delicious BBQ, great company, laughter, live music, and a wonderful afternoon of connection and community spirit.

We can't wait to see you there! 💛

06/05/2026

⚠️ SCAM ALERT ⚠️

There are reports of scam text messages claiming to be about the The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB). The CGEB is a new federal program that replaces the GST/HST credit.

If you receive a text message saying you are eligible for a payment and asking you to click a link, do NOT click it.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) does not send text messages asking you to click a link to receive benefit payments or provide personal or banking information. Scammers often use these messages to steal your information.

Protect yourself:
• Do not click suspicious links.
• Do not provide personal or banking information.
• Delete the message.
• Verify benefit information through your CRA My Account or official Government of Canada websites.

If you think you may have responded to a scam message, contact the CRA and report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

06/04/2026

🎉 Seniors & Elders Celebration BBQ 🎉

Happening THIS Saturday — Rain or Shine! ☀️☔

Join us as we celebrate the seniors and elders who make our community so special. Enjoy a delicious BBQ, great company, laughter, live music, and a wonderful afternoon of connection and community spirit.

We can't wait to see you there! 💛

05/27/2026

🚶‍♀️ Community Walking & Mobility Initiative – Equipment Request

Slocan Valley Community Services is exploring a new community walking initiative to help mobility-limited seniors and community members get outside, stay connected, and enjoy fresh air and companionship.

We are currently looking for:

* Lightweight transport wheelchairs
* Foldable wheelchairs
* Walkers or mobility aids
* Donations of gently used equipment
* Community partners who may be able to help support the program

The goal is to have accessible mobility equipment available for walks along the waterfront and social connection opportunities in Slocan.

If you or someone you know has equipment that is no longer being used and would like to donate it to a meaningful local initiative, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact:
Jenny- 250-608-5838
[email protected]
Slocan Valley Community Services

05/26/2026

📣 If you, your parent, grandparent, or older loved one is on the Canadian Dental Care Plan and doesn’t really check email — this is important.

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) renewal deadline is Sunday, June 1 — just around the corner.

⚠️ Coverage does not automatically renew.

If renewal isn’t completed in time, coverage ends June 30 — with no grace period and no retroactive reimbursement. That means any dental care during a coverage gap would need to be paid out of pocket until a new application is approved.

If taxes haven’t been filed yet, that’s the first step — it’s often the biggest delay.

✅ Once everything is ready, renewal itself is quick (about 5 minutes) through your My Service Canada Account, or by calling Service Canada at 1-833-537-4342 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. local time).

Please share this with someone who may need the reminder 💙

📅 You have until June 1, 2026, to renew your CDCP coverage without experiencing gaps.

Here’s how ⬇️

📱 In My Service Canada Account: http://www.Canada.ca/msca

🖥️ Online at www.Canada.ca/dental

📞 By calling 1-833-537-4342 (TTY : 1-833-677-6262)

05/25/2026

Please join us in celebrating Seniors' Week!

05/21/2026

✨Tomorrow✨ Join our Winlaw Senior Walking Group!

Did you know that walking is one of the best ways to support healthy aging? Regular walking can help improve balance, strength, mobility, heart health, mood, and overall wellbeing — while also helping you stay socially connected. 💚

Join us for gentle movement, fresh air, good conversation, and the scenic beauty of the Slocan River — all at your own pace.

📍 Meet us at: Winlaw Trailhead Parking Lot
📅 Fridays at 10:00 a.m.
📞 Call: 250-777-8339
📧 Email: [email protected]

Bring a friend or come make a new one — we’d love to walk with you! 👟

05/20/2026

✨ Happening THIS Friday at Winlaw Hall! ✨

Free for ages 50+ — come enjoy yummy snacks, friendly faces, great conversation, and maybe even learn something new along the way! 💛

We’d love to see you there! 😊

🌿 Free Senior Wellness Event at Winlaw Hall 🌿

Join us on May 22nd for a special free community event for adults 50+, blending into regular TAPS programming at Winlaw Hall.

🕐 TAPS programming runs 1:00–3:00 PM
🌟 Special presentation with Terese Bowors: 2:00–4:00 PM

Enjoy an afternoon of healthy food, refreshments, and meaningful conversation in a welcoming space.

Session Overview with Terese Bowors will include:
• Introductory overview of the body’s endocannabinoid system
• Opportunity to observe and compare a variety of cannabis strains through scent and discussion
• Open dialogue about safety, stigma, and informed cannabis use
• Educational discussion on potential cannabis use for sleep, discomfort, and emotional wellness

This is a free event open to all community members aged 50+. No registration required.

We look forward to seeing you there!