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Senior Support North Vancouver Island Supports older adults and caregivers in Comox Valley & Campbell River with navigation support, practical help at home, emotional support and connection.

Programs include Better at Home, friendly visiting, caregiver groups, & intergenerational connection.

10/29/2026

We welcome any local employers or team leaders to join our next virtual workshop. The goal is to gather Canadian employers from all sectors, to highlight best practices that you can use to help newcomer workers adapt linguistically and culturally to the Canadian workplace.

The time commitment is minimal, but the insights could drastically improve your company’s/organization’s efficiency and improve overall worker/employer satisfaction and retention.

Wednesday Nov 4 - 10:30-12:30pm, join in from anywhere in British Columbia.
Register your spot today: [email protected]

10/28/2026

We're excited to bring you the second of our new event series, in partnership with for newcomers and immigrants!

Kitchen Table – Sri Lankan Style
Food. Culture. Stories. Community.

We invite newcomers and immigrants in our community to join us for a welcoming community dinner series that brings newcomers together through food, culture, and conversation. At each gathering, a newcomer from our community will share a meaningful dish from their culture and work alongside a chef to prepare it. Together, we’ll enjoy a free shared meal, hear the story behind the food, and make new connections in the community.

Date: November 3rd, 2026
Time: 5:30-8:30
Location: Lake Trail School

âś“ Childcare provided for children under 12
âś“ Transportation support available
âś“ Food to take home

Please note:
Priority registration will be given to individuals and families who identify as newcomers or immigrants, or who have immigration as part of their family story.
Children under 12 will join for the meal but will have a separate activity during the cooking portion of the evening.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

Register using the link below:
https://come-to-the-table-sri-lankan-style-tickets.eventbrite.ca

We look forward to seeing you there!

Stay tuned for information about future Kitchen tables

10/28/2026

Taco Bandito and Casa Fuego will be celebrating DĂ­a de los Mu***os (Day of the Dead) by creating a traditional-inspired altar where guests can honour loved ones by sharing photos, names, and messages of remembrance.

Included in the celebration will be giveaway baskets featuring products from local businesses, including Taco Bandido. Donations will be gratefully accepted throughout the celebration, with 100% of donations going to Comox Valley Hospice.

Taco Bandito is located at 444 5th Street in Courtenay.

We are so grateful for events like this that bring community together and raise awareness in the community of the work that we do.

10/28/2026

Grief can feel a little lighter when you don’t have to carry it alone.

Our Grief Walking Group offers a gentle, supportive space to get outside, move your body, and connect with others who understand. Come as you are for a relaxed “walk and talk” through grief together.

Tuesdays
9:30 AM–11:00 AM
đź“Ť Hospice Care Centre, 440 Evergreen Road, Campbell River

This is a drop-in group, no registration required. For more information, please call 250-286-1121.

10/24/2026

Grief can affect both the heart and the body. Grief Support Yoga offers a gentle, supportive space to slow down, move, breathe, and find moments of calm in community.

Tuesdays
11:30 AM–12:15 PM
đź“Ť Hospice Care Centre, 440 Evergreen Road, Campbell River

Registration is required. For more information or to register, please call 250-286-1121.

Caregiver Walking Group — All Caregivers Welcome!Take a break, enjoy some fresh air and connect with others who support ...
10/23/2026

Caregiver Walking Group — All Caregivers Welcome!

Take a break, enjoy some fresh air and connect with others who support a family member, friend or loved one. You don’t need to attend one of our caregiver support groups to join.

- Next walk: Thursday, November 26
- Meeting time: 11:00 AM
- Recurring: Fourth Thursday of each month
- Location: Courtenay Airpark
- New Meeting spot!: Parking area across from the Whistle Stop Pub, 2355 Mansfield Drive

We’ll walk for about an hour, with optional coffee afterwards. A Caregiver Support Group Facilitator will lead the walk, and you do not need to attend one of our support groups to join.

For more information, contact [email protected].

Free Frauds & Scams Presentation in Cumberland!Frauds and scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and knowing wha...
10/23/2026

Free Frauds & Scams Presentation in Cumberland!

Frauds and scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and knowing what to watch for can make a real difference.

Come to the Cumberland Cultural Centre for a free information session focused on recognizing and responding to frauds and scams, particularly those targeting Canadian seniors.

The session will cover common scams, the tools and tactics fraudsters use, practical safety strategies, and resources for reporting fraud and staying up to date.

đź“… Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⏰ 10:00 am–12:00 pm
📍 Cumberland Cultural Centre – Buchanan Hall
🎟️ Free to attend

This session is presented by the BC Community Response Networks (BCCRN) in partnership Senior Support North Vancouver Island.

• Please register through Eventbrite if you’re able—this helps us plan for the session:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/scams-fraud-prevention-presentation-tickets-2003784324856

• Prefer to register by email? Contact [email protected].

Thank you to the Cumberland Drop-in Adults Social Club for hosting this important conversation!

10/23/2026

đź“Ł Attention North Island businesses: advertising opportunities

We’re sharing this opportunity on behalf of Wellness News, our partner in developing the North Vancouver Island Seniors Resource Guide.

Advertising space is available in the annual 2027 North Vancouver Island Seniors Guide and the monthly Seniors News. Both publications offer a way to reach local seniors, caregivers and their families.

The soft deadline to reserve space in the 2027 guide is September 30.

For rates, details or to reserve space, please contact Marci Birnie at Wellness News directly: [email protected]. You can also message Marci on Facebook.

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