09/17/2026
🌿 TAPS PROGRAM CHANGES – STARTING IN OCTOBER
There are some big changes coming to TAPS!
Beginning in October, TAPS will include two weeks of drop-in-style programming across our program locations, while still requiring registration/intake paperwork to participate.
Important:
September will continue as usual. All of these TAPS changes begin in October.
📍 FRIDAYS – WINLAW TAPS SOCIAL HUB & FITNESS
As before, TAPS Social Hub will take place every Friday and will remain a drop-in program. You can come whenever you'd like.
Starting in October:
TAPS Social Hub
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
In-Person Fitness - Starting with Tyson with chair yoga/feldenkrais October & November, leading into Florrie for strength training in December & January.
🕝 2:30–3:30 PM
We have added the extra half hour between programs so staff can clean and rearrange the floors and tables.
You are welcome to stay while we make the transition between programs, but we will need to move tables and clean the floor. All social activities and games should be finished by the 2 PM.
💻 CBAL Tech Support
We are also excited to announce that CBAL will be providing tech support during TAPS.
If you would like to participate, please register with Nicole:
Email: [email protected]
A poster with additional information is attached to this email.
🗓️ TAPS – WEEKS 2 & 3
The new drop-in-style programming applies to Week 2 and Week 3 only.
Week 2 – Fitness & Food to Go
Fitness will begin in each community during Week 2, with times varying by location.
Participants will also receive a small food item to take home.
*We will start this in November as we need time to build the program a little more in October ;)
Week 3 – Games, Social & Shared Lunch
Week 3 will focus on games, social activities and shared lunch.
There will be limited seating, particularly at Community Services, so please be mindful of capacity and try to stay within your community.
📝 Registration is Still Required
Although Weeks 2 and 3 will have a drop-in-style format, registration is still required for all TAPS programming.
This includes completing your:
Intake
Waiver
If you are attending one of the drop-in days and have not completed these forms yet, you can complete them when you arrive.
📌 TAPS – WEEKS 1 & 4
For Week 1 and Week 4, please contact our Community Connector:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-608-5838
Week 1
Week 1 will eventually include a structured group focused on stories and sharing.
More information will be provided as this develops.
Week 4
Week 4 programming will change from month to month and will require registration on a first-come, first-served basis.
For October, existing TAPS participants per location will receive priority. Any remaining spaces will then be opened to the wider community.
Examples of Week 4 programming include:
October: Hot spring trips
November: Workshop – details to come
Week 4 will always be changing, so please watch for the TAPS Programming Calendar, which will be released one month in advance.
This will allow you to see what is being offered and decide which activities work best for you.
👥 TAPS CAPACITY & SPACE
Please keep the following capacity information in mind:
Passmore Lodge
When fitness begins at Passmore Lodge in November, space will be limited.
Slocan Community Services
There will also be limited seating for Week 3 at Slocan Community Services.
We would like to keep attendance to fewer than 20 people at this location.
Important TAPS Reminder
TAPS is not a seniors' lunch program, and capacity limits will apply.
When possible, we encourage you to attend TAPS in Winlaw, where we have a larger space, or attend programming at your specific community location.
This is a complete revamp of our TAPS program, so we really appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through the changes and any unexpected issues along the way!
