XYZ Gen Foraging Tour

XYZ Gen Foraging Tour

by | Oct 11, 2023 | news

We had a great time at our Foraging Tour yesterday presented by our SOS XYZ Generations Group! A big thank you to Vancouver Island Foraging Tours for partnering with us for this free event!
SOS XYZ Generations Group aims to provide fun activities for local adults, facilitate connections and promote healthy social lives.
The weather turned out perfectly for this amazing forest walk in Coombs, where we learned what to put in our salads (year-round!) what we can pick to eat or drink, and how to make a natural, bubbly juice!
If you’re interested in finding out the details for our next quarterly XYZ Generations event, follow our social media pages or sign up for our E-newsletters on our website homepage.www.sosd69.com.
See some of the photos below from the Foraging Tour:

Free SOS Learning Series – Aging with Purpose & Grace

Free SOS Learning Series – Aging with Purpose & Grace

by | Sep 22, 2023 | Blog, news

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.

Registration starts Monday, Sept. 25.

Click here to register

Pre-register for this free seminar by October 19, 2023 – capacity limited to the first 50 registrants.

 For health and safety reasons, please be scent-aware.

 

 

 

 

SOS Thrift Shop Anniversary and Customer Appreciation

SOS Thrift Shop Anniversary and Customer Appreciation

by | Sep 15, 2023 | Blog, news

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.