Following are the guidelines developed to be able to hold our AGM in person. The Wilson Seniors’ Advisory Board will follow the following safety plan to reduce the spread of COVID-19 when it holds its Annual General Meeting at the Wilson Lounge and first floor washrooms at the Port Coquitlam …
I was reading “A Satisfying Journey” about the wave theory of retirement. In the post the Bob Lowry said: “I just passed nineteen years of being away from the world of work. If there is one overriding lesson in the nearly two decades since June 2001, it is that this time …
The following is from the longevity News Alert written by David A. Kekich. Despite the fact that our bodies may be beginning to wear out as we age, there is still much we can do to slow the trend. As part of a long-term study to determine how post-middle age …
Time for a bit of humour as people get out and about and we need a reason to laught My wife and I went through the McDonald’s driveway window and I gave the cashier a $5 bill.Our total was $4.25, so I also handed her 25c.She said, ‘you gave me …
The Phone Buddies is a project of the City of Port Coquitlam to help provide companionship and reduce the social isolation of Wilson Seniors members who are forced to self-isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic. This PDF booklet is full of useful information about volunteering as a Phone Buddy. NOTE – …
Happy Canada Day to all who live in this wonderful country. The Pandemic is still with us as we approach a new normal and we are unsure of what will bring us together and what may tear us apart. However, there are always issue that can separate us, but we still …
If you embrace the gray areas, the path to safety is guarded by the lies of “maybe,” “sometimes,” and “I don’t know.” These words give some of us a feeling of security and safety. When asked if we do, we can say maybe, or sometimes, which really means “I don’t, …
Victoria, B.C.—” June 15th was designated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) by the United Nations in 2011. Today is an opportunity to reflect and to educate ourselves, our seniors, organizations, and policymakers on the realities of elder abuse in our community.”“Elder abuse takes many forms, whether it is psychological, …
I was going to post some ideas on social isolation but I decided that we need some humour, so here goes. I hope you enjoy my attempts at some humour and a story with some food for thought.We are all on this journey called life, so we might as well …
If you are not aware of this organization you are missing important information for seniors. Here is some of the information they share with their members. If after reading this you want more information you can contact them at : tricitiesseniorsplanningntwk@gmail.com or by phone at 604-949-0599 World Elder Abuse Awareness …