Seniors' Lunch & Learns

LUNCH & LEARNS

With the lack of a senior’s centre, we are dedicated to providing opportunities to connect elders and provide them with resources to better age in place with grace. The "Lunch and Learn" program aims to foster knowledge-sharing and nourishment in a casual and interactive setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary lunch while engaging in informative sessions.

CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION

EAST SOOKE COMMUNITY HALL

SOOKE COMMUNITY HALL

SHIRLEY COMMUNITY HALL

Pre-registration Essential

PRE-REGISTER for Shirley Lunch & Learns Here

The Importance of Community and Connection

with Kyla from Sea to Tree Health and Wellness

Shirley Community Hall

Friday, December 20th

11:00am to 1:00pm

Pre-registration Essential

Our communities can provide us with an abundance of strength, joy, and belonging. Come and build new connections within your community, while celebrating the spirit of gathering.

Please bring something (object, photo, story, ect.) to share that represents a cultural tradition, from your own life, that brings people together.

Pre-registration Essential

PRE-REGISTER for Shirley Lunch & Learns Here

Basic CPR and AED Awareness

with Shannon Lysyk, Community Paramedic

Shirley Community Hall

Friday, January 17th

11:00am to 1:00pm

Pre-registration Essential

Learn the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and gain knowledge and skills of hands-only CPR and AED use. Have the confidence to help in any situation where a person may collapse and need CPR until further help arrives.

*This is not a certification course but a skill-development information session.

Pre-registration Essential

PRE-REGISTER for East Sooke Lunch & Learns Here

First Aid Workshop

With Shannon Lysyk, BCEHS Community Paramedic

East Sooke Community Hall

Thursday January 9th
11:30am to 1:30pm

Do you know what to do in the event of an accident or injury? This class will teach you these important skills:

Wound Care
Soft Tissue Injury Care
Infection Prevention
Pain Management
Bleeding Control
Choking Management
Rescue Breathing Technique

Pre-registration Essential

PRE-REGISTER for Sooke Lunch & Learns Here

Aging and Acupuncture

How acupuncture can support longevity

with Christine from Sea to Tree Health and Wellness

Sooke Community Hall

Thursday January 23rd
11:00am to 1:00pm

Join us for an interactive workshop on the benefits of acupuncture as we age. This talk will delve into the organ theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with a special emphasis on the vital role of kidney function.

Discover how acupuncture can support your health, enhance vitality, and promote balance as you navigate the aging process.

Whether you're curious about acupuncture or looking for ways to improve your well-being, this workshop is designed to empower you with knowledge and practical insights.

Participants will learn practical acupressure points for self-care that can easily be integrated into their daily routines.
This talk will also provide participants with the opportunity to try acupuncture in a community acupuncture-style setting, focusing on the lower legs, forearms, and ears.

Pre-registration Essential

PRE-REGISTER for East Sooke Lunch & Learns Here PRE-REGISTER for Shirley Lunch & Learns Here PRE-REGISTER for Sooke Lunch & Learns Here

Diabetes and Senior Nutrition Education

With Shannon Lysyk, BCEHS Community Paramedic

East Sooke Community Hall

Thursday February 13
11:30am to 1:30pm

Shirley Community Hall

Friday February 21st

11am to 1pm

Sooke Community Hall

Thursday February 27th

11am to 1pm

What is Diabetes? Learn about prevention, recognition, diagnoses, and management.

Different types of Diabetes
Risk factors for diabetes
Health complications associated with diabetes
Healthy eating tips for diabetes
How the body changes as we age
Senior Nutritional Challenges
Gastro-intestinal issues (Constipation, Acid reflux, IBS)
Dietary recommendations

Pre-registration Essential

PRE-REGISTER for East Sooke Lunch & Learns Here PRE-REGISTER for Shirley Lunch & Learns Here PRE-REGISTER for Sooke Lunch & Learns Here

CRA and Service Canada Super Clinic

East Sooke Community Hall

Thursday March 13th
11:30am to 1:30pm

Shirley Community Hall

Friday March 21st

11am to 1pm

Sooke Community Hall

Thursday March 27th

11am to 1pm

Attend a presentation about the new information/programs available to seniors and have your individual questions answered. If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, this FREE super clinic will have CRA and Service Canada reps available to look at individual cases afterwards along with a volunteer available to complete straight forward tax returns.

LUNCH AND LEARNS BY COMMUNITY