Chilliwack society brings back in-person events for seniors

Oct. 1 is National Seniors Day and one Chilliwack organization has returned to offering in-person events for seniors.

The Compassionate Neighbourhood Health Partners Society (CNHPS) has a handful of in-person programs and virtual get-togethers for seniors, plus support groups for caregivers.

Intergenerational is one of the in-person events that has recently started up. It’s a program where a senior and a youth (age 15 to 29) are matched together and then spend time with one another twice a month. There are also weekly virtual Intergenerational meet-ups.

Intergenerational in-person events run every second and fourth Monday of the month. Seniors and youth will do a mix of activities and they can also just sit and chat. The virtual Intergenerational connections run on a weekly basis. Youth receive volunteer hours for taking part in Intergenerational.

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The Senior Connect Café meetings are in-person and indoors again. They take place every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., twice in Sardis and the remainder in Chilliwack. It includes a free coffee and tea, plus a monthly free lunch provided by Better at Home in partnership with CNHPS. New seniors are welcome. They also provide transport support for seniors who don’t drive.

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For those caregiving for a senior, there is support for them as well. The Family Caregiver Support Group meets every Thursday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Those who cannot attend during those hours, beginning Nov. 1 CNHPS is looking to hold monthly evening meetings on the first Monday of each month.

For all in-person events, people need to be full immunized against the COVID-19 virus and must be willing to wear a mask. A six-month commitment is requested.

CNHPS is also looking for volunteers of all ages.

To sign up for these events, or for more information, contact Connie Stam at neighbourhealth@gmail.com or call 604-798-2023.