Thank you for your support of SOS Thrift Shop, you are supporting vital SOS community programs! Thrift Shop Donation Drop-Off Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm. Shopping Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm.
Join us on Saturday October 21 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at the SOS Community Services Centre in Parksville for a free seminar about how to prepare for your personal and financial needs as you navigate the aging journey.
Learn from and ask questions of an esteemed group of experts on topics such as:
Brain and Memory Health
Physical, Emotional, and Social Wellbeing
Aging in Place – home care and other available community resources
Will Planning – what should your will contain
Choosing your Power of Attorney and Executor
Writing your Personal Directive (will also touch on MAID – Medical Assistance in Dying)
Planning ahead for your End of Life arrangements
Leaving a Legacy
Complimentary refreshments will be available and a door prize will be drawn at the end of the seminar.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 21. Location: SOS Thrift Shop, 188 Hirst Ave. W. Parksville. Time: 10 am-3 pm.
SOS Thrift Shop has been at its current location on Hirst Avenue for 20 years and it continues to be the main funder of all SOS programs and services. It is a community hub, created by community, supported by community, and benefiting our community’s residents.
Shoppers and guests are encouraged to wear ‘60s themed clothing and accessories to celebrate the initial opening of SOS Thrift Shop in 1969, and 20 years at 188 Hirst Ave. W. in Parksville.
There will be cake, complimentary hot dogs and popcorn, spin-the-wheel for prizes, special sales and live music outside from 2-3 pm.
Come celebrate the incredible impact SOS Thrift Shop has made in the lives of local children, youth, families, adults and seniors thanks to community support!
A big shout out to our media partners The Beach 88.5, The Lounge 99.9 and The Parksville Qualicum Beach News, and our sponsor, Quality Foods.
Ramblers Band is hosting its 4th benefit concert for SOS! Take in some great live music and support local children and youth in the community by attending this show on Saturday, Sept. 16! See the poster for details.
Build skills and strategies towards better self-esteem, communication, and conflict resolution.
This 10- week program is open to all District 69 residents (Nanoose Bay to Bowser) 19 years and older. It takes place September 18- November 27, 2023 from 6:30 – 8:30 at the SOS Community Services Centre in Parksville. The cost is $5 per session and the remainder is subsidized by SOS.
Registration is required and seating is limited. Please call all 250-752-2040 ext. 200 to register.
We are now connecting local seniors with young families in the Family Night program! Many of the families who attend our programs don’t have close family here, and similarly there are local seniors who don’t have younger family members around.
This is a way to facilitate new relationships with our older and younger generations, enriching both their lives.
Seniors who sign up for the program will come eat dinner with the families and take part in the planned activities. This is a free program and we are offering this from both our Parksville and Qualicum Beach locations. Interested? Find the registration details on the poster.
