Event

Conversation and Connections is a monthly social gathering for seniors and their families.

Join us for refreshments and discussion on a variety of topics to help support seniors in our community.

This month, Caitlyn and Yola from North Shore Community Resources will provide an interactive and fun 30-45 minute presentation encouraging seniors to think about what they will do in an emergency, focusing on extreme heat and cold events -  bingo and prize draws are included!

This presentation will include information and resources to help with:

• Extreme Heat
• Extreme Cold
• General Emergency Preparedness

As well as bingo and a prize draw!

 Caitlyn – Connect and Prepare Program Coordinator

Caitlyn’s role at North Shore Community Resources is coordinating the Connect and Prepare project – an emergency preparedness and community resilience program designed to strengthen social connections and emergency readiness among neighbours in multi-unit buildings. As a Clinical Counsellor, she loves connecting with the community and is passionate about bringing people together to support each other during emergencies and other difficult events. 

Yola – Seniors Community Connector

Yola is a Seniors Community Connector for North Shore Community Resources. Through her role as Community Connector she meets with seniors in the community and provides them with information, support and resources. She also has a Bachelors Degree in Biology with a focus on conservation and the environment. Through these presentations she hopes to connect seniors and build community resilience through emergency preparedness.

For more information on the services offered by North Shore Community Resources, please go to their website: Seniors & Caregivers (nscr.ca)

Registration required. Register online or call 604-984-0286 ext. 8144, or email: myhillm@nvdpl.ca