Kids Cuts for Charity
Get your child’s hair cut and you will be helping the SOS ensure all local children have a gift to unwrap this Christmas, and that families and individuals can enjoy a special meal together.
Crafts Donated from Michaels
SOS Child, Youth and Family program coordinators got a wonderful and welcomed surprise when shopping at Michaels arts and craft store this week. The coordinators were looking for some T-shirt stencils and a few other Michaels-specific items for their programs and asked a sales associate for assistance. She asked SOS staff some questions about their programs and, realizing the value of the programs and their limited budget, decided they were worthy of some donations. A dozen boxes later the staff were on their way back to SOS! They have now unpacked the items and are overjoyed with all the crafty possibilities that lay ahead for local children and youth. Thank you Michaels!
Qualicum Commons Celebration Sept. 30
There are great things happening at Qualicum Commons and the public is invited to come see for themselves on Wednesday, September 30 during the Qualicum Commons Celebration.
Service providers in the building will be leading tours and offering snacks while residents peruse the halls and take in the activities that go on regularly in the building.
There will music, crafts and demonstrations throughout the celebration, which runs from 3-5 pm.
SOS will be welcoming residents to its area of the building and will have play dough, tattoos, bubbles and a water table outside. There will also be information on SOS programs that have recently expanded to the facility, Seniors’ Connection and the Emergency Assistance Program.
Other groups in the building include the Regional District of Nanaimo Recreation and Parks, Building Learning Together, The Children’s Discovery Centre, Qualicum Beach School of Dance, Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs, Healthy Wisdom, Pacific Care Child and Family Enrichment Society and the School District 69 Collaborative Education Alternative Program (CEAP).
Qualicum Commons is located at 744 Primrose Street.
Seniors are Talking expanding to Qualicum Beach
Are you a senior who would like to get out more?
Would you like to meet new people, explore the area and learn?
Seniors are Talking is a social, educational and fun group for seniors 60+ who reside in District 69. There are weekly meetings at SOS, informative speakers, group presentations, outings to attend and annual events.
Seniors are Talking is expanding to Qualicum Beach in September 2015. There will be an Open House at the SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre at Qualicum Commons, located at 744 Primrose Street, on September 9 from 1 -3 pm. Refreshments will be served.
To find out more information or become a member, call 250-248-2093 ext. 224 or email SAT@sosd69.com.
Damian Jordan raises funds for SOS
Baritone Damian Jordan performed Folksongs of Love and Longing at Knox United Church on July 16 accompanied by Margaret Nelson, along with Mandy Loban-Jordan, Katrina Jordan and Alicia Jordan. The event was sponsored by Knox United Church. On July 17 Jordan delivered $455 to the SOS to help fund its community programs. SOS currently offers more than 30 programs to residents of all ages in District 69, most of them free, meeting needs and enabling people to live healthy and productive lives. Thank you Damian for choosing SOS as the beneficiary of your event!
Over the Mountains Benefit Concert
Baritone Damian Jordan will perform Folksongs of Love and Longing at Knox United Church on July 16 at 7pm. He will be accompanied by Margaret Nelson, along with Many Loban-Jordan, Katrina Jordan and Alicia Jordan. Proceeds will benefit the SOS. The event is being sponsored by Knox United Church. Tickets are $15 available from Knox United Church or online at www.otmparksville.brownpapertickets.com.
