COVID & Flu Vaccine Clinics

Thursdays, October 30th & Nov 6th, in the Great Room

Whereas we have now closed registration for our vaccine clinics, community members who have registered are reminded to bring your Health Card and reading glasses (if required). Our office will have forms that you can either complete ahead of time or on the day that you arrive for your vaccine. Please mark your calendars for the Flu Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, October 30th, and the Covid Vaccine Clinic on Thursday November 6th.

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Creative Words — Life Story Writing

Thursdays, November 13th, at 1:00pm in the Great Room

Precious Words – Memoir Writing Presentation

Todd Ritza – Founder of Precious Words & Guided Autobiography Facilitator/Instructor

Todd’s presentation will help guide participants if they would like to write and share their life story. And with his guidance, they will have memories triggered that will allow them to gain valuable insight, perhaps different perspectives and a richer, deeper understanding of the journey they have taken thus far while having the opportunity to leave their own personal legacy for their family for generations to come.

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Hearing Health

Thursdays, November 27th, at 1:00pm in the Great Room

Hearing Health and Healthy Aging

Your guide to maintaining hearing health and enjoying life to the fullest.

Recognize the signs of hearing loss, why hearing health matters and how it affects many aspects of our lives.

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ADVANCE CARE PLANNING

End-of-life issues have become a topic of increasing public interest. In this presentation, learn about the importance of advanced care planning and advanced directives. Included in this presentation will be basic information about MAID (Medical Assistance in dying.) Find out what resources are available from Dying with Dignity Canada (DWDC) to support you.

On Thursday October 2nd, resident Margaret Ringland gave an excellent Pop Up presentation on Advance Care Planning, that included a lot of information about Dying With Dignity and MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying).  She has provided the slides she used, and given permission to share with anyone.

If you wish to view the Presentation, please click here.

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Coming Pop-Up Programs

Your BHCC Board has been hard at work planning some exciting Pop-Up Programs. Here is what you can look forward to. Mark your calendar and watch for details here on the Web, or in future eNEWS publications.

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Currently Planned Events

• Navigating Social Media — We are looking for volunteers to offer a short Pop-Up session of instruction and advice on how to navigate Social Media on Apple and/or Android.  If you are interested in helping out your fellow Seniors who are not as conversant with this sort of stuff, we would love to hear from you.  Please email the BHCC office at bhcc@rogers.com

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