Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Emmaus House, a senior supportive housing unit, hosts an open house Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.
This special event includes a tour of the ten-unit facility operated on a not-for-profit basis by Emmaus Place Society. Guest speakers include Minister Shirley Bond and acting Mayor Frank Everitt.
Emmaus House was established at 6373 Hillcrest Place in Prince George on Feb. 1, 2002 to meet two primary needs of seniors; a healthy food services plan and a way to prevent the isolated lifestyle many seniors experience when living independently.
The Emmaus Place Society maintains a family atmosphere and offers tertiary care with several staff members on hand while volunteers interact with residents on a daily basis.
Each resident has a private room and meals are eaten together. There is an option to spend time socializing by playing games, enjoying the view, watching movies, going on excursions together, going for walks or picnicking in the backyard with family and friends.
Refreshments will be served at the open house.
The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, sponsored by the Ministry of Health, will be offered in Prince George by two local facilitators at the UNBC Campus on Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from Jan. 11 to Feb. 15. This six-session interactive workshop is for adults of any age who have chronic pain. It covers a range of strategies and tools to help you manage your pain and life the life you want. The program is free, pre-registration is required and space is limited. To find out more or to register call toll free 1-866-902-3767 or e-mail [email protected]
The North Central Seniors Association is holding an open house featuring their photography club on Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome to attend.
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The Northern BC Children and Families hearing society is hosting an information session for people who are living with a disability or are caregivers for someone disabled to discuss the government of Canada's registered disability saving plan. The session will be held on Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Native Friendship Centre. Tickets are free and available by calling 1-877-488-2559 ext 27.
On Jan. 31 from 11:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., The French Canadian Association is hosting a seniors and friends luncheon featuring a traditional meal. The lunch will be held at the Westwood Menonite Church, 2658 Ospika Blvd. Please RSVP by Jan. 24. For more information contact Le Circle Des Canadians Francais at 250-561-2565
The Elder Citizens Recreation Association (ECRA) is holding a general meeting today at 1 p.m.
All members are encouraged to attend, and enjoy door prizes For more information, call 250-561-9381.
On centre stage at ECRA and in conjunction with Mardi Gras Snow Daze - Seniors Fun Fair Days, the organization is holding the first ever Battle of the Seniors Idol Contest Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. Admission is $8 with tickets and entry forms available at The Elder Citizens Recreation Centre,
1692 Tenth Ave. For details on tickets and how to enter please phone 250-561-9381.
The monthly ECRA birthday tea will be held on the first Wednesday of month, Feb. 1 at 1 p.m.
