SOS gets recognized in the Legislature!
It was wonderful to recognized by local MLA Michelle Stilwell in the Legislature this month! Click here to listen.
Pym Floral Display photos
In honour of our 50th Anniversary, the City of Parksville put a beautiful floral display together on the corner of Pym Street and the Island Highway. At the end of August, we were lucky enough to have the assistance of the Parksville Fire Department to get some great aerial photos of the display! Fire department volunteers brought the ladder truck and Marketing Coordinator Lissa Alexander climbed up to get some shots of the 50th Anniversary Committee and SOS Board of Directors. The publisher of the Parksville Qualicum Beach News also came to get some photos of the action.
Thrift Shop Celebration Week
The SOS Thrift Shop is the heart of SOS, providing more than 80% of the funding for all SOS programs and services. In honour of SOS’ 50th Anniversary, we are having a Thrift Shop Celebration week Sept. 24-29. Come by for daily deals and draws to win Thrift Shop Gift Certificates.The Thrift Shop opened in 1969, and moved around to a few locations before opening at its current location, 188 West Hirst Ave. in Parksville, September 2003. Thank you for your continued support of the Thrift Shop over the years, it has made a huge difference to lives of so many people in our community. We’ll see you during Celebration Week!
SOS has transitioned away from the Seniors Connecting Program
SOS remains committed to maximizing our impact for socially and economically disadvantaged residents while avoiding duplication of services. To that end, we are prioritizing programs with the broadest reach and deepest impact on community needs. This strategic shift allows us to re-focus our limited resources on key initiatives, leading us to transition away from the Seniors Connecting Program. We remain deeply committed to supporting seniors through our other essential programs, including Oceanside Better at Home, Seniors Advocacy Services, Meals On Wheels, and Medical Appointment Transportation Service.
We are incredibly grateful for the dedication of our volunteers and the generosity of our donors – your support is the heart and soul of everything we do. Community contributions through financial gifts, Thrift Shop donations, and volunteered time, fuel our ability to adapt, innovate, and continue serving the residents of District 69 by strengthening our social safety net.
Fall 2018 Program Guide
Click here to view our Fall Program Guide, full or programs and services for all ages in District 69.
New Seniors Program connects residents in Qualicum
A new SOS program in Qualicum Beach will help seniors meet new people, develop new friendships, and gain information on timely topics.
Seniors Connecting will run monthly at Qualicum Commons starting Sept. 11, offering seniors in Qualicum Beach and the surrounding areas an opportunity to enjoy social interaction, a light lunch and presentations.
Qualicum Beach residents who already attend the Parksville Seniors Connecting program will have the opportunity to stay in that group, or begin attending the Qualicum Beach program.
The group will meet Tuesdays from 11 am to 1 pm at Qualicum Commons, and transportation is available. The program is for residents aged 65 and over who live in Qualicum Beach, Coombs, Errington, French Creek, Whiskey Creek, Qualicum Bay and Bowser.
Call 250-752-2040 ext. 1 to register for the program. The group will meet September 11, October 23, November 13, December 11, January 8, 2019, February 12, and March 13 at the Qualicum Commons Library.
