NEW ‘Whoo!’ Progressive lenses now partly covered for seniors, Indigenous patients in N.W.T. N.W.T. Health Minister Glen Abernethy makes surprise announcement in legislative assembly Tuesday By Guy Quenneville, CBC News Posted: Feb 15, 2017 11:04 AM CT Last Updated: Feb 15, 2017 11:21 AM CT “Whoo!” he added, raising both of his thumbs. Reimbursed up to … Read more
If you are thinking about getting involved with the Yellowknife seniors Society, here is your chance. We are looking for people like you to join our Board of Directors this year. if you are interested please contact Chris Williams at 873-9271 or Cappy Elkin at 873-5747 for more inforamtion
Yellowknife Seniors’ Society AGM will be held Thursday March 23rd here at the Baker Community Centre. Starting at 6:00 for dinner and the AGM to follow. Hope to see everyone out for this event.
Lorie Crawford’s Workshop : for YK Seniors Topic: FOOD FOR THOUGHT: HOW TO NOURISH OUR BRAIN (INCLUDES KITCHEN SESSION ON NUTRITION FOR BRAIN HEALTH) NOTE: Classroom interaction before students do some practicum work in the kitchen. DATE: FEB 23, 2017 (Thurs) TIME: 11 am – 1 pm VENUE: Baker Centre INSTRUCTOR: … Read more
SENIOR HOMEOWNERS SHOULD TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS FREE MAINTENACE ASSISTANCE Seniors who own their own home should consider the CARE Preventative Maintenance Program offered by the NWT Housing Corporation. The program provides a forgivable loan of up to $3000 for common preventative maintenance and minor repairs. Common eligible tasks include furnace servicing, chimney cleaning, hot … Read more
Once again The YK Seniors Society will be putting in a team for the Walk to Tuk, sponsored by the NWT Recreation and Parks. If you know what it is please let me know if you are interested in joining our team. The more the merrier. Please email me back and let me know … Read more
Do you like to play badminton, tennis and table tennis? Pickleball is for you! Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of all these sports. https://www.yellowknife.ca/en/getting-active/Drop-in-Programs.asp , then click on Drop in Programs box
The Cancer Support Group meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Baker Community Centre board room. If you or someone close to you has cancer, you are welcome to attend. For more info, phone 873-5486.