West Kootenay Boundary Caregiver Support

04/15/2026

Are you looking for support on your caregiving journey?

Our Family Caregiver Support Groups offer a welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and learn practical tips from others who understand.

✔️ Free & facilitated
✔️ Virtual options available
✔️ Open to caregivers across BC

👉 Find a group that fits your needs:
https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/family-caregiver-support-groups

04/15/2026

A big shout out to the Kootenay Co-op for their continued support of snacks for our Nelson peer groups. Your generosity helps create a welcoming and caring space where caregivers can gather, share experiences, and build meaningful connections.

These simple acts of support have a lasting impact, helping strengthen caregiver well-being and the health of our wider community. We are deeply grateful for your ongoing commitment to local care and connection.

Thank you, Kootenay Co-op, for helping support our community 💚

📆https://wkbcaregiver.org/calendar/

02/18/2026

CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP 🕯️

FREE Beeswax Candle Rolling with Donna Nett

Wednesday, March 11
1:00 – 3:00 pm
The Common Room, Lakeside Place
805 Nelson Avenue, Nelson
Registration is required.
📞 250-352-2708
📧 [email protected]

Donna brings decades of candle-making experience and will guide you step-by-step as you warm beeswax sheets and roll them into beautiful, functional candles.

✨ No experience needed
✨ All materials supplied
✨ Leave with two pairs of 100% beeswax candles

Why make candles?
Supports hand–eye coordination
The natural honey scent can lift mood and ease stress
Enjoy connection and conversation in a relaxed setting
Beeswax candles are known for their clean, air-purifying burn

Kootenay Seniors is delighted to offer this hands-on workshop at no charge to our 55+ community!

02/18/2026

🎶 Intergenerational Music with Ruth 🎶

Join us this February for an intergenerational music series, bringing older adults and young children together through shared musical experiences. No musical experience needed!

Friday, Feb 13
10:00 AM
2 spots available – call to save your spot! 250-352-2708

Come make music, connect, and have fun across generations!

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

A gentle pause for you, the caregiver

This winter, join our Virtual Intensive Journal Workshop for Family Caregivers - a calm, supportive space to rest, reflect, and reconnect with yourself through guided, private writing.

No writing experience is needed, and there’s never any pressure to share.

Together in a small, compassionate group, you’ll be guided through structured journaling designed to support emotional balance, self-understanding, and resilience - all from the comfort of home.

A printed Caregivers Journal Workbook will be mailed to you before the sessions begin.

🗓 Tuesdays, January 20 – February 24
⏰ 2:00 – 3:30 pm (PT) | 💻 Online via Zoom
📬 Pre-registration required by January 12, 2026

Spaces are limited.

If you’re feeling stretched, tired, or simply in need of a quiet place that’s just for you - this workshop is for you.

👉 Register today and give yourself this time. (link to register in the comments below)

12/17/2025

We will be hosting our annual holiday grief group this year ... and we have 6 spots left to fill. Here are the details. Please call or email to register. Note that we do require an intake call of about 20 minutes to register new clients for grief groups.

12/02/2025

December Senior Social Meals! 🎅
Join us at Lakeside Place (805 Nelson Ave) for two festive Friday lunches this month!

🍽 Dec 5th – 12–2pm
Chicken Mulligatawny Soup + Salad

🍽 Dec 12th – 12–2pm
Vegetable Quiche + Salad

Our Social Meals are free and open to all seniors in the community.
It's a wonderful way to meet new people and enjoy a warm, welcoming space.
Registration is required, and we prioritize new participants.

📞 Register at: 250-352-2708
📧 Or email: [email protected]

Come share good food, connection, and holiday cheer with us! ✨

12/02/2025

🎁 Support Slocan Valley Families & Seniors this Holiday Season! 🎄

Our Holiday Hampers program is underway, and there are three meaningful ways you can help spread cheer:

✨ Donate
Visit wegcss.org/holiday-hampers

✨ Sponsor a hamper:
Contact us to learn more about becoming a sponsor.

✨ Buy a child’s gift:
Purchase a gift from one of our amazing partner stores:
• Bry and Bean Co., Castlegar
• Secret Garden, Nelson
• Ripping Giraffe, Nelson
• Tribute, Nelson

Your generosity makes a real difference for children, families, and seniors in our community. 💚
Thank you for helping us make the holidays brighter!

📍 WEGCSS • [email protected]
• 250-355-2484
1001 Harold Street, Slocan
Tues–Thurs, 9am–4pm

12/02/2025

🎄 Holiday Open House - Everyone Welcome! 🎄

Kootenay Seniors invites seniors, families, community partners, allies, donors, and anyone wanting to learn more about what we do to join us for a festive open house!

📅 Friday, December 19
⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 805 Nelson Ave (Lakeside Place)

Come enjoy holiday treats, festive music, and an opportunity to meet our team and explore the programs and supports we offer. It’s a great chance to get to know us and connect with others in the community.

All are welcome - drop in and say hello! ❤️