The Prince George Community Group on Aging with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in collaboration with the IASSID Academy of Education, Training and Research presents a two day conference, March 27 and 28, including plenary sessions with IASSID, plus three concurrent daily sessions with local and provincial speakers. For more information contact Vera Donald at [email protected]
Elder Citizens Recreation Association presents, Songs of the old west, sung by the Forever Young Chorus on March 23 at 7 p.m and March 25 at 2 p.m., at 1692 10th Ave. Featuring special guest, Senior Idol winner, Laurie Meier. Tickets are $10. For more information call ECRA at 250-561-9381.
Living with chronic lung disease? The Prince George SOB's (Short of Breath) meet every Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. for exercise and discussion in the gymnasium at AiMHi at 950 Kerry St. The group also meets on the first Friday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon for presentations and discussions with various guest speakers.
The Purdy's chocolates Easter fundraiser is underway at PGCOS. Drop by the office to select your favourite Easter treats and contribute to the mascot fund. Sugar-free chocolates are also available.
PGCOS will be offering the Seniors Reaching Out to Seniors Workshop Program. PGCOS will be recruiting facilitators to present elder abuse and financial abuse of seniors workshops. If you are interested in this training, contact Glenda at 250-564-5888 or [email protected]
ECRA's annual general meeting is on March 27 at 1 pm. During the meeting, the election of officers will take place following the regular monthly meeting. Members are strongly encouraged to attend. Members are also encouraged to let their name stand to serve on the board of directors.
Do bugs need drugs? A workshop is being presented by the UNBC baccalaureate nursing students. Hosted by P.G. Stroke Recovery branch members March 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at ECRA.
