On Highway 16 we are all connected.<\/p>\n
I got a post sent to me from the Vanderhoof Community Bulletin Board. <\/p>\n
CJ Olin at Fraser Lake is inviting all musicians to a day of music at White Swan public beach. Bring your instruments and voices, they have the stage and sound equipment. Bring snacks and drinks, a food truck hasn’t been confirmed.<\/p>\n
Olin said that admission is by donation, which will cover insurance. All other money will be divided amongst musicians. <\/p>\n
“It’s a casual event,” and Olin. “It is family-friendly and an opportunity to chill and relax.” <\/p>\n
The jamboree-style concert, which will be Rock’n on the Lake, Saturday, September 27 will go from noon till 10pm, weather permitting. For more information call CJ Olin at 250-570-9093, or you can message him on Facebook.<\/p>\n
Buddy Up is a high-tea celebration at Pioneer Senior Centre. Sixty-five seniors had a delectable, finale celebration at the end of a very successful program of bringing seniors together. Organizer Anjali Marshall said her goal through the program is to foster social connections. <\/p>\n
The finale was no exception. With Cheryl Hofweber on guitar, we sang songs that brought back great memories and had a laugh at her originals. Cheryl invited Rod Cunningham up to play his harmonica. Ninety-four years young he played a medley of sing-a-long favourites. Red Wing had my toe tapping.<\/p>\n
Nutritional lunches had guests joining others ‘At the Table’. Each session had ice-breaker games that helped people renew old acquaintances and make new friends.<\/p>\n
Each meeting had a special speaker, often sponsored by a local business. Knowledge gives power, and the goal of the program is to connect seniors to resources in their own community. Resources found right here in the Bulkley Valley. <\/p>\n
Topics to empower seniors to maintain the best quality of their lives included:<\/p>\n
Adult Abuse and Neglect\/Self-Neglect; Frauds and Scams; Service Canada presented a connection to the new outreach worker; Advance Care Planning by a paramedic; Reflexology; Brain Injury; Green Funeral; Men’s Shed; Somatics; Chair Yoga.<\/p>\n
An Alert Kit was given to individuals with forms to fill out and tack on their fridge in case of a 911 emergency.<\/p>\n
Anjali Marshall is preparing for 2026, but she needs grants to come in and perhaps donors as well as. She also said that she needs a team of volunteers.<\/p>\n
If interested, please give her a call 778-320-2713.<\/p>\n
This week’s quote: “Going forward, embrace the risks as well as the sure things.” Robert Redford.<\/p>\n