Homeward Bound NS

06/05/2026

Join us on June 26th as we partner with CBRM Active and NS Walks for a group walk at Renwick Brook and a Social to follow here at Town House! 💙

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

We're Hiring!

We are now accepting applications for a Research Associate, Post-doctoral Fellow in Social Dimensions of Aging to join our team.

Help Build The Future of Aging in Rural Nova Scotia

We’re continuing to grow our dynamic, interdisciplinary team committed to creating equity-driven care communities for rural aging. Join us in transforming healthcare, housing, and social support systems to meet the needs of aging rural Nova Scotians.

Want to get involved?

Learn more here:
https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/cbu/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1304

Deadline: June 30, 2026.

06/02/2026

Join us at the Community Cares Health & Wellness fair on June 17th from 12:00-4:30pm at 55 King St in Sydney Mines!

06/02/2026

This week is National AccessAbility Week and Access Awareness Week Nova Scotia.

Ableism is a word many families are just starting to hear, even though you may have felt it for years in schools, services, and everyday life. For our first post this week, we’re highlighting one event that helps put words to those experiences and offers practical tools for change.

On Wednesday, June 3, 1:30–2:30 p.m. (Atlantic), the Nova Scotia Accessibility Directorate is hosting a free online “Understanding Ableism” webinar on Zoom. In this short session, you’ll hear what ableism means, how it shows up in everyday life, and simple ideas for making schools, services, workplaces, and communities more fair and welcoming.

➡ Register for the webinar here:
https://ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jz2TR6Y3Q2uZz8TRJJlhOA #/registration

➡ See the full Access Awareness Week Nova Scotia event listing here:
https://nsleo.com/aawns-events/

05/29/2026

Join us for a free Lunch & Learn session focused on supporting friends, family members, and caregivers of those living with Dementia.

Wednesday, June 3
11–12

This session will provide a welcoming space to learn, connect, and gain helpful information and support.

Please use the JotForm link provided to register. We look forward to seeing you there!💙

https://form.jotform.com/townhouseCSL/living-with-dementia-lunch--learn-r

05/27/2026

We’re looking for volunteers to help make our upcoming Seniors & Families Expo a success! 💙

This exciting community event brings together seniors, families, caregivers, local businesses, and organizations for a day of connection, activities, resources, and fun — and we need your help to make it all happen!

Whether you can help for a few hours or the full event, we would love to have you join us. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community, meet new people, and support local seniors and families.

Seniors & Family Expo
Glace Bay Miners Forum
June 20th, 11AM-3PM

Interested in volunteering? Please fill out the forum below:

https://form.jotform.com/townhouseCSL/seniors-expo-volunteer

05/26/2026

Join AWNS Community Developer, Meagan at this welcoming community event - this Thursday evening!

05/21/2026

May is often when many of us start spring cleaning, gardening and taking care of home maintenance.

Getting outside can improve mood, boost energy and support overall well-being, but safety comes first.

For tips on fall and injury prevention this spring, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/aging-seniors/preventing-falls-injuries-older-adults.html

12/03/2025

Check out Dr. Allison Grittner’s interview and update on the Homeward Bound project!

Find the link here:

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