Upcoming Events & Dates​

Lost Services Vigil will be held on February 18, 2020; 1:00-2:00 pm at the bottom of KBRH hill.  Please attend!

​SPCS Annual General Meeting will be held in April 2020.  Katrine Plamondon will be returning to speak about the results of the Health Survey.  Be sure to attend!

                      Cosco Seniors Health and Wellness Workshops


Trail Parks & Recreation - held at Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre

Next workshop:
January 29, 2020     - 1:00-2:30 - Skin Conditions
* Four major skin problems are discussed:  Cancer, Shingles, Nails Fungus and Pressure Sores.  Pictures illustrate potential warning signs.  The importance of early diagnosis is emphasized.

Lisa Manaigre will be setting up workshops for spring season, so if you have a specific request, call to let her know.  The list can be viewed here:  www.coscoworkshops.org/list-of-workshops.php
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**Workshops at Trail Parks & Recreation are open and free to all, please pre-register at 250-364-0888
 
IRIS (Castlegar) offered Dealing with Stress for a group of 35 at their January Lunch and Learn.  We also learned a bit about journaling and they are looking to start a journaling group.  More details at the next IRIS session or contact Sandi McCreight.  The lunch and learn sessions are a great opportunity to learn new information and share a meal!

Other Locations the Cosco Seniors Health and Wellness Workshops are sometimes held are:

Castle Wood Village in Castlegar; Age Friendly in Rossland hosts at the Seniors' Centre; Beaver Valley Library and recently, with IRIS group in Castlegar.

If you are interested in booking a workshop in Kootenay area, contact Theresa Buchner (250-367-9791 or email tandt79@telus.net).  ws_coord@coscoworkshops.org is the main contact to organize bookings.