Kootenay Seniors

10/25/2026

Never tried Qi Gong before? You’re not alone!

Medical Qi Gong combines gentle movement, breathing and focused attention to support relaxation and overall well-being. The movements are slow and gentle, making it an approachable activity to try.
Medical Qi Gong
Mondays
10:00–11:30 am
Lakeside Place, 805 Nelson Ave.
Free • Drop-in • Open to 55+
You don't need to live at Lakeside Place to join us. Everyone 55+ in the community is welcome.

10/23/2026

Congratulations Lorelei Chernoff, our 50/50 winner!
Lorelei stopped by to pick up her cheque for 5,330.00 from Volunteer Driver Program coordinator Karin Bayoff.
Thank you to everyone who bought tickets. The other half will help support transportation services for local seniors.

10/23/2026

Did you know? You don't have to live at Lakeside Place to take part in the activities happening there. Kootenay Seniors, a program of Nelson CARES Society offers activities for seniors throughout our community.

Here's what's happening each week:

🌿 Mondays 10:00–11:30 | Qi Gong
🎶 Mondays 12:00–1:00 | Rise Up Singing
🧘 Tuesdays 10:30–11:30 | Chair Yoga
☕ Thursdays 10:00–12:00 | Coffee Time

📍 Lakeside Place, 805 Nelson Ave.
Free • Drop-in • 55+

Know someone who might enjoy one of these? Tag them or send this their way. 💛

10/22/2026

Curious about Rise Up Singing? There's only one way to find out! Join us Monday for a relaxed hour of singing, laughter, and community. No auditions. No pressure. Just drop in and sing along.

12:00-1:00 PM | Mondays
Lakeside Place, 805 Nelson Ave.

10/21/2026

November Seniors’ Social Meals 🍂

Join us Fridays in November for a free community meal at Lakeside Place, 805 Nelson Ave!

November 6 – Tuscan White Bean Soup & Salad
November 13 – Meat Lasagna & Caesar Salad
November 20 – Butternut Squash Quiche & Salad
November 27 – Chicken Mulligatawny Soup & Salad

All meals are from 12:00 pm–2:00 pm.

Free and open to any senior in the community.

Registration is required. 250-352-2708
[email protected]

10/21/2026

Coffee, conversation…and maybe just one more puzzle piece. 🧩

Our puzzle table is waiting for you at Coffee Time tomorrow! Stop by, pull up a chair and see if you can help us make a little progress. Free, drop-in and open to 55+
Thursday | 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Lakeside Place, 805 Nelson Ave.

10/20/2026

Looking for a gentle way to add some movement to your week? Come try Chair Yoga tomorrow from 10:30–11:30 am.
No membership. No registration. Just drop in!

Lakeside Place, 805 Nelson Ave.
Free & open to 55+

10/18/2026

Never tried Qi Gong? Tomorrow might be the day!

There's no need to sign up or know what you're doing. Just come by and give it a try.
Monday | 10:00–11:30 am
📍 Lakeside Place, 805 Nelson Ave.
Free and open to 55+.

10/15/2026

Sometimes you just need a cup of coffee and a reason to get out of the house. ☕😊
Join us for Coffee Time every Thursday from 10:00 am–12:00 pm at Lakeside Place, 805 Nelson Ave.
Drop by, have a coffee, meet some people and enjoy a little conversation.

Free • Drop-in • Open to 55+
And just a reminder: you don't have to live at Lakeside Place to join us!

10/14/2026

🎉 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! OUR 50/50 DRAW DATE IS ENDING SOON!!
4 MORE DAYS FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN 🎉
Have you got your tickets yet? 👀 Now’s the time to get in on the excitement before our 50/50 draw comes to a close!
💰 Win up to $10,000! 💰
When you purchase a ticket, you’re not only giving yourself a chance to win big, you’re also helping make a meaningful difference in the lives of local seniors by supporting the Kootenay Seniors Transportation Program. 💙🚐
Every ticket helps support seniors in getting where they need to go and staying connected to their community.
⏰ Don’t wait until it’s too late! Get your tickets today, share this post with your friends and family, and help us make this fundraiser a success!
❤️ Your support makes a difference. Thank you for helping our seniors stay connected, independent, and active in our community!
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://nelsoncares.ca/2026-50-50-raffle/

Enter the Nelson CARES Society fundraising summer raffle for your chance to win up to $10,000. The proceeds from the raffle go to support Kootenay Seniors Transportation Program. Tickets are only $10 with a maximum of 2000 being sold. The draw happens on Thursday October 22, 2026, at Lakeside Place....