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Positive Aging
2018 Directory of
Programs and Services
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Message from the Premier of Nova Scotia Message from the Minister of Seniors
I’m pleased to present the Positive Aging Thank you for taking the time to explore the
Directory for 2018. 2018 Positive Aging Directory.
By 2030 more than one in four Nova Scotians Nova Scotia’s population of seniors is growing,
will be aged 65 and over. As seniors become and they are redefining what it means to age. They
a larger proportion of our population, we need often move gradually from full-time employment to
to embrace this demographic change and retirement and are looking for ways to stay active –
celebrate the contributions older adults offer by physically, mentally and socially.
ensuring they are engaged and participating in Older Nova Scotians are leaders in our
community life. communities and valuable assets for our future.
We are taking steps to make sure that happens. What’s good for them is good for everyone in
Last year we launched Shift: Nova Scotia’s the community. That’s why it is so important
Action Plan for an Aging Population. The plan that government keeps our aging population
focuses on helping older Nova Scotians stay informed and engaged in community activities,
involved and connected to their communities, programs, and services.
promoting healthy living and keeping older This directory is produced every year to keep
adults in the workforce. you up-to-date on any new opportunities for
Our population is staying active and independent learning, socializing, volunteering and being
longer than ever before. It is important that active. It gives you quick and easy access to the
we have programs and services that will help information you need to live happy, healthy lives.
Scotians live comfortably and safely in their The Department of Seniors welcomes your
homes and communities for as long as possible. comments and inquiries. I encourage you to stay
It’s also important that older adults know about connected with us by visiting us at novascotia.
the services that are available to them. Please ca/seniors, following us on Twitter @NSSeniors,
use this directory to find out about the excellent or calling us toll-free at 1-844-277-0770.
programs available to you.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Honourable Leo A. Glavine
Honourable Stephen McNeil Minister of Seniors
Premier of Nova Scotia
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About this Directory
Welcome to the 28th edition of Better Business Bureau. Any reliance users
Positive Aging Directory – a guide to place on the information in this directory is
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in Nova Scotia. Scotia shall not be held liable for any losses or
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Developing the Plan
This action plan has been a government-wide initiative, led by the Depart-
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ment of Seniors, involving broad consultation with Nova Scotians.
An advisory committee was established, consisting of community leaders
and senior officials from across government. The advisory committee was
supported by three working groups made up of representatives from various
government departments, business, academia, and the community. Each
working group had a specific area of focus and provided recommendations
to the advisory committee.
2018 Directory of Programs and ServicesAtUniversity
the same time, the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging at Mount Saint Vincent
led a public engagement initiative on behalf of the Government of
Nova Scotia.
The Government of Nova
Scotia is leading a shift in
thinking and in practice
that will benefit all Nova
Scotians, including older
adults, in all their diversity.
Shift
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Contents
Important Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2. CAREGIVING & SUPPORT. . . . . . 25
Information and Referral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Assistance for Caregivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Key Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Continuing Care and Long-term Care
Organizations with leadership, knowledge, (including Home Support Services) . . 25
expertise and connections related to Assisted Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
issues of aging in Nova Scotia. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
For Veterans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
1. ACTIVE LIVING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 3. E
MPLOYMENT &
Community Activities & Leisure. . . . . . . . . 18 ENTREPRENEURSHIP. . . . . . . . . 34
Public Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Employment Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Internet and Online Training. . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Job Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Services for Newcomers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Online Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Sport and Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Social Entrepreneurship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Redefining Retirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lifelong Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Provincial Volunteer Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . 24 4. FINANCES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Financial Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Pensions and Other Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Taxes and Tax Credits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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5. HEALTH AND WELLNESS. . . . . . 49 Police. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Provincial Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Office of the Fire Marshall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Nova Scotia Health Insurance (MSI) . . . . . 49 Human Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Ambulance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Fraud Awareness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
811—Health Information and Advice. . . . . 51 Consumer Information and Complaints. . . . 75
Seniors’ Pharmacare Program. . . . . . . . . . 51 Legal Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Private Health Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Nova Scotia Department of Justice. . . . . . . . 76
Dental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Legal Information Society of
Nova Scotia (LISNS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Addiction Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Other Legal Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Mental Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Vital Statistics and Proof of Age. . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Health Screening Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Managing Your Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Falls Prevention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
End of Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Services for Frail, Disabled,
or Homebound Seniors. . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 What to Do When Someone Dies. . . . . . . . . . 78
In-Home and Community Meal Programs. 58 Hospice, Palliative Care, and Bereavement. . 79
Telephone Contact Programs. . . . . . . . . . . 59
8. TRANSPORTATION. . . . . . . . . . . 81
n 3 Health Equipment and Services. . . . . . . . . 59
Licenses and Safe Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
6. HOUSING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Driver’s Licence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Housing Nova Scotia – Grants and Loans. 60 Accessible Parking, Licence Plates,
and Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Home Adaptations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Veteran Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Financial Assistance Programs . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Driver’s Licence Refunds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Home Maintenance, Renovations, and
Environmental Assessments . . . . . . . . 61 Seniors’ Safety Driving Discount Program. . 81
Snow Removal for Seniors & Persons with Driver Evaluation Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Disabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Alternatives to Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Moving / Downsizing Services for Seniors.63 Transportation Services by County. . . . . . . . 82
Housing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Housing Nova Scotia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Assisted Living Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 INDEX
Boarding Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Index of Programs and Services. . . . . . . . . . . 86
Residential Tenancies Act. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 An index of all the organizations, agencies,
and government departments featured within
7. SAFETY AND SECURITY. . . . . . . 69 the publication.
Emergency Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Personal Emergency Response Systems . 70
Preventing Falls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Adult Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Seniors Safety Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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Important Numbers
EMERGENCY – Call 911
Ambulance - Fire - Poison - Police
911 is for emergency situations anytime a person’s health, safety or property is threatened, and
help is needed right away. Language interpretation services are available in over 100 languages.
911 service is available to teletypewriter (TTY) users
NON-EMERGENCY: INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
211 Nova Scotia 411
Helping you find the right community program or Local directory assistance
government program and service in Nova Scotia.
511
211 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Helping you find information about provincial
The service helps people find programs and roads in Nova Scotia.
services in their community for themselves or
someone they care about. It is free, confidential 511 is a traveler information telephone line and
and available in over 100 languages. 211 service web-based map that provides information on
is available to hearing impaired community by road conditions and construction projects on
dialing 1-888-692-1382 provincial roads.
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dial 2-1-1 in Nova Scotia Call 511 or view the map at
511.novascotia.ca/en/map
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . help@ns.211.ca
Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21167 811
For health information and advice when you
Search comprehensive database at ns.211.ca have a health concern or questions.
311 811 is a confidential health line that provides
Helping you find Halifax Regional Municipality access to registered nurses 24 hours a day,
Government Information and Services seven days a week.
311 is a free municipal government service 811 nurses can assess your symptoms and/
that provides access, from anywhere in HRM, or provide health information and advice. The
to a wide variety of municipal information and service can be accessed in English and French
services. Language interpretation services are through bilingual nurses, and interpretation
available in over 100 languages. services are available in over 100 languages.
Non-emergency service requests can be 811 can also be access by hearing impaired by
submitted online at Halifax.ca/311 calling 711.
311 service is available to hearing impaired Visit our website at 811.novascotia.ca
(TTY/TDD) users by calling 902-490-6645 or
toll free 1-866-236-0020
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Government of Nova Scotia - Frequently Requested Numbers
Provincial Programs Continuing Care Services: (Home Care,
Long-Term Care, Caregiver Allowance,
When you want to know more about provincial Adult Protection) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-225-7225
government services, programs, and initiatives,
Find a Family Physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 811
contact Public Enquiries, Service Nova Scotia.
Home Repair Grants & Loans
Phone (metro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-424-5200
(by regional office) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See page 61
Toll-Free (within North America) . . 1-800-670-4357
Housing and Care / Housing Authorities
Telecommunication Device for the Hearing and (by regional office) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See page 63
Speech Impaired (TTY)
Income Tax (personal tax and volunteer clinics)
Toll-Free (within North America) 1-877-404-0867 1-800-959-8281
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . askus@novascotia.ca MSI (Health cards) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-563-8880
novascotia.ca Pharmacare Program . . . . . . . . 1-800-544-6191
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Important Numbers
Property Tax Rebate . . . . . . . . . 1-877-296-9338 Employment Insurance (EI) benefits . . . . . . . . . .
Pension Plans: 1-800-622-6232
Provincial . . 902-424-5070 or 1-800-774-5070 canada.ca – click on “Employment Insurance”
Service Nova Scotia (motor vehicles, vital GST/HST Tax Credit . . . . . . . . . 1-800-959-1953
statistics, licenses, land registration, consumer
Passports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-567-6868
services, Provincial Tax Commission)
Public Inquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-424-5200 or Pensions/Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . 1800-277-9914
1-800-670-4357 • Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income
Supplement (GIS), and Canada Pension Plan
Nova Scotia Office of the Ombudsman (CPP) (English) 1-800-277-9914 / (Francais)
The Office of the Ombudsman provides an 1-800-277-9915
independent review of concerns/complaints
• Federal Pension Plans . . . . . . 1-800-561-7930
involving provincial and municipal government
programs and services. Social Insurance Number (SIN) . 1-800-206-7218
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-424-6780 Benefits Finder
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-670-1111 Answer the questions on the website to get a
customized list of benefits for which you may be
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . ombudsman@novascotia.ca
eligible. The Benefits Finder may suggest benefits
novascotia.ca/ombu from the federal or provincial government, and
does not collect or track your information.
Government of Canada - canada.ca – click on “Benefits” from the top
menu bar, then select “Benefits - More”
Federal Programs
Federal Government General Inquiries
When you need information about federal
programs and services, new initiatives, or
information products, call the toll-free number or
visit the website.
This is your primary access point to the
Government of Canada.
Web: Canada.ca
1-800-O-CANADA (1-800-622-6232)
TTY 1 800 926-9105
Frequently Requested Numbers
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) . 1-800-267-6999
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Key Contacts
Vital Statistics and Proof of Age Societies Act / Registry of Joint
Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates
Stock Companies
Service Nova Scotia’s Vital Statistics Office Seniors’ clubs, councils, and other
issues birth, marriage, and death certificates for organizations may incorporate under the
people who were born, married, or died in Nova Societies Act for a fee of $43.60, with an annual
Scotia. There are restrictions on who can apply renewal fee of $31.15.
for these certificates. You may apply for a birth,
marriage, or death certificate online: Registry of Joint Stock Companies
9 North, Maritime Centre 1505 Barrington Street
novascotia.ca/sns/access/online-services
P.O. Box 1529
(click on the Birth, Death, or Marriage Certificate Halifax, NS B3J 2Y4
Online option)
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-424-7770
Vital Statistics Office Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-225-8227
300 Horseshoe Lake Drive, Bayers Lake E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rjsc@novascotia.ca or
Business Park rjsc.societies@novascotia.ca
Mail Address novascotia.ca/sns/rjsc
P.O. Box 157, Halifax, NS B3J 2M9
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-424-4381 Organizations with leadership, knowledge,
Toll-free (within Nova Scotia) . . 1-877-848-2578 expertise and connections related to
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vstat@gov.ns.ca
issues of aging in Nova Scotia, include:
novascotia.ca/sns/vitalstats.asp Community Links
Proof of Age Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the
Status of Women
Many price reductions and other benefits are
available to seniors. To receive them, you will be Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-424-8662
expected to prove your age. Many businesses Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-565-8662
will accept your Old Age Security (OAS) E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . women@novascotia.ca
identification card, passport, driver’s licence,
or a general photo ID card, such as the one women.novascotia.ca
available from the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Seniors’ Councils, Clubs,
Photo IDs
The fee for the photo identification card service
and Centres
is $17.70, and the card is valid for five years. About a dozen seniors’ councils and over 150
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-424-5851 seniors’ clubs are active in Nova Scotia. The
clubs offer a wide variety of programs and
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-898-7668
social events for seniors in their area. To find
novascotia.ca/sns/paal/RMV/paal275.asp out if there is a club in your area call 211.
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Seniors’ Councils Seniors’ Clubs and Centres
Councils are comprised of representatives Metro Region
from each seniors’ club. They serve as a forum
for sharing information and addressing local Chebucto Links
seniors’ issues. 2080 Windsor Street, Halifax, NS
Antigonish/Guysborough Senior Citizens’ Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-422-3525
Council #63 E-mail . . . . . . . chebucto.links@ns.sympatico.ca
Catherine Hartling
chebuctolinks.ca
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-232-2113
Cape Breton Council of Senior Citizens and Campbell’s Cole Harbour Senior Citizens Club
Pensioners 16A Circassion Drive, Cole Harbour, NS
Emerson Jessome
Agnes Elms
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-736-2174
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-435-0106
Colchester/East Hants Seniors’ Council
campbellsseniorclub.ca
Vince DeAdder
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-662-2536 Dartmouth Seniors’ Service Centre
Cumberland County Senior Citizens’ Council 45 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth, NS
Arnold Smith Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-465-5578
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-661-4296 E-mail . . . . . . . j.garrison@dartmouthseniors.ca
Ethel Gilbert
Community Recreation & Wellness – Northwood
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-597-3664 (previously Reboom)
Inverness-Victoria Council of Seniors 2615 Northwood Terrace, Halifax, NS
& Pensioners
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-454-3351
Joe Praught
northwood.care
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-625-3704
Kings County Senior Citizens’ Council and 123 Gary Martin Drive, Bedford, NS
Rita Tibert Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-407-8550
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-678-1658 Pauline Potter Fitness Centre
Pictou County Council of Seniors 2630 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS
Terry Donavan
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-493-5641
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-382-2279
Sackville Seniors Advisory Council
Richmond County Senior Citizens’ Council
Claire Marchand 45 Connolly Road, Lower Sackville, NS
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-345-2499 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-864-5591
Sackville Seniors’ Advisory Council E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . kenmark20@hotmail.com
Charlene Nolan sackvilleseniors.com
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-864-5591
Spencer House Seniors’ Centre
Yarmouth County Senior Citizens’ Council
Spencer House is a drop-in community centre
Eileen Pothier
catering to older adults. We provide programs
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-663-4700 and services to support an independent, active
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where to turn.and healthy lifestyle. Hours of operation: Nouveaux Horizons de la Baronnie
Weekdays, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lower West Pubnico
5596 Morris Street Halifax, NS B3J 1C2 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-762-2655
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-421-6131
Tiverton Super Seniors
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ed@spencerhouse.ca
Tiverton, Long Island
spencerhouse.ca
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-839-2244
Cape Breton Region Westport Super Seniors
Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club Westport
30 Inglis Street, Sydney, NS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-839-2015
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-539-8000
Other Nova Scotia Seniors’
North Shore Region Organizations
Club 60
Association of Dalhousie Retirees and
Antigonish, NS Pensioners
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-863-6976 This association facilitates and promotes the
sharing of information to Dalhousie University
Greenfield Oldsters Club
(Dal) retirees, and promotes a sense of continuing
Aspen, NS membership within the family of Dal retirees.
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-833-2230 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-494-7174
Pictou County New Horizons Seniors’ Centre E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . adrp@dal.ca
Pictou, NS adrp.dal.ca
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-485-2573
Indo-Canadian Seniors Group of
Seniors Outreach/Help Line
Nova Scotia
c/o Valley View Villa, Stellarton
This group addresses healthy lifestyles and
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-752-8400 organizes recreational, cultural, and fundraising
E-mail . . . . . . . marymaclellan100@hotmail.com activities. It offers presentations on a variety
of topics, including health issues, investments,
South Shore Region insurance, estate planning, literacy, social
Bridgewater Senior Citizens’ Club benefits, exercise, and meditation.
Bridgewater Mr. Sunder Sharma, President
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-543-5719 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-423-1988
Western Region Nova Scotia Centre on Aging (NSCA)
Bear River New Horizons Centre For 25 years, the NSCA at Mount Saint Vincent
Bear River University has advanced knowledge on aging-
related issues through research, education,
Phone . . . . . . . 902-467-3919 or 902-467-3930
and community engagement. The NSCA’s main
areas of expertise are focused on issues related
to family and friend caregivers, home-care
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When you don’t know
where to turn.human resources, age-friendly communities, adults affiliated with those organizations,
dementia care, nursing home residents’ this representation strengthens the voice and
quality of life, and abuse of older adults. The presence of seniors in influencing government
NSCA conducts local, provincial, regional, and decision making.
national projects in collaboration with a wide All seniors and seniors’ groups are encouraged
range of public and private sector partners, to make their views known to us as our
including other universities and not-for-profit representation and advocacy is not limited to
organizations. The NSCA has developed a the nine organizations. For further information
sound reputation for producing high-quality please contact the Chair, Bill Berryman, at
relevant materials, which link research to policy. bberryman@nstu.ca or 902-633-2211.
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-457-6546
CARP—A New Vision of Aging in Canada
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nsca@msvu.ca
CARP is a national organization that promotes
msvu.ca/nsca the rights and quality of life for Zoomers—
Canadians aged 50 and over. A non-profit
NSCA Endowment— association that does not receive government
Dr. F. R. MacKinnon Fund funding, CARP advocates for social change,
The Dr. F. R. MacKinnon fund supports the offers member benefits and information, and
mandate of the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging to hosts community events through its chapters.
promote education for seniors, practitioners, CARP Nova Scotia Chapter Ian MacDonald, Chair
and caregivers; to consult with seniors’
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-495-8284
organizations and decision makers; and to
support research initiatives that benefit seniors. E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . chair@CARPNovaScotia.ca
To donate, please contact: CARPnovascotia.ca
Dr. F. R. MacKinnon Endowment Fund
University Advancement
Community Links
Community Links is a provincial non-profit
Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax
organization with a membership composed of
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-457-6470 seniors’ clubs, senior-serving organizations, and
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . giving@msvu.ca individual members aged 55+. Community Links
works to promote healthy, age-friendly communities
msvu.ca/nsca
and quality of life for older adults in Nova Scotia
through knowledge transfer, capacity building, and
Seniors Advisory Council of Nova Scotia advocacy. Regionally based Ageing Well Together
The Seniors Advisory Council of Nova Scotia, Coalitions work with community partners in many
formerly called the Group of IX, serves as aspects of aging well, including physical activity and
an advisory body to Government through falls prevention, age-friendly communities, access to
the Department of Seniors to facilitate the transportation, and gambling awareness.
development of government age-related policies,
Community Links is affiliated with the National
programs and services. The Council is dedicated
Pensioners Federation.
to improving the inclusion, well-being and
independence of older adults living in Nova Scotia. Mary MacLellan, President
The Seniors Advisory Council is an independent Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-755-1123
body of elected volunteers representing nine E-mail . . . . . . . marymaclellan100@hotmail.com
seniors organizations. With over 100,000 older nscommunitylinks.ca
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where to turn.
When you don’t know
where to turn.National Association of Federal Retirees Regroupement des aînés de la
The National Association of Federal Retirees Nouvelle-Écosse (RANE)
protects the benefits and promotes the interests Le RANE est l’organisme porte-parole des
of people (and their spouses and survivors) who aînés de l’Acadie de la Nouvelle-Écosse. En
have retired from the ranks of the Public Service of plus de faire valoir les points de vues, désirs et
Canada, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian besoins des aînés de cette communauté auprès
Mounted Police, and federally appointed judges. des diverses instances gouvernementales et
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-855-304-4700 communautaires, le RANE favorise et valorise la
contribution des aînés à la collectivité.
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . service@federalretirees.ca
VISION DU RANE: Les ainés acadiens et
federalretirees.ca
francophones de la Nouvelle-Écosse contribuent
pleinement à la vitalité de leur communauté, à la
Federation of Senior Citizens and
pérennité de leur langue et culture en s’engagent
Pensioners of Nova Scotia (FSCPNS)
à l’atteinte de leur Mieux-être.
The Federation was formed in 1973 and today
the membership represents the active affiliation Le Regroupement compte des membres
of 12 Councils and 130 clubs from all areas of répartis dans plus de dix régions acadiennes et
the Province. The organization is affiliated with francophones de la Nouvelle-Écosse. Pour de plus
the National Federation of Senior Citizens and amples renseignements au sujet des activités du
Pensioners. The Federation monitors seniors’ Regroupement ou pour devenir membre, n’hésitez
programs and services and advocates for pas à visiter leur site Web au rane.ns.ca ou à
improvements as necessary. A provincial Annual communiquer avec le bureau du RANE au
Meeting held annually in Truro provides the 902-304-9533 ou par courriel dg@rane.ns.ca.
affiliated councils and clubs, through resolutions George Cottreau, Président
and debate, an opportunity to have their issues Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-434-2995
forwarded to the appropriate government
department for action and response. Courriel . . . . . . . . . . cottreau.george@gmail.com
Terry Donovan, President Retired Teachers Organization of the
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-382-2279 Nova Scotia Teachers Union
The Retired Teachers Organization (RTO) of
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . terrydonovan@eastlink.ca
the NSTU is the official body representing the
Nova Scotia Government Retired retired teachers of Nova Scotia. The mission
Employees Association (NSGREA) statement of the organization states that the
NSGREA is the “Voice to Government” on behalf RTO will advance, promote and protect the
of both government and general employees welfare of its 7,200 members.
of the government of Nova Scotia. NSGREA is The RTO is well informed of the issues and
dedicated to the well-being of all retirees who opportunities for seniors in Nova Scotia through
are receiving a pension from the N.S. Public contact with members and is positioned to initiate
Service Superannuation Pension Plan, and responses, alone or in partnership with regional,
its main purpose is to monitor the members’ provincial and national organizations, that engender
Pension and Health Plan. a healthy, active and engaged life in retirement.
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-865-5050 Bill Berryman, President
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . office@nsgrea.ca Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-633-2211
nsgrea.ca E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bberryman@nstu.ca
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where to turn.Royal Canadian Legion, Nova Scotia/ Health-Related Organizations
Nunavut Command
ALS Society of New Brunswick and
The RCL is a not-for-profit, dues-supported Nova Scotia
organization that advocates and secures
The ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova
benefits and support services for veterans
Scotia is committed to supporting individuals
and their families. The members of the living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Royal Canadian Legion are the keepers of by providing equipment free of charge, caregiver
Remembrance in Canada. The RCL also delivers support, information, and referrals, and by
and supports programs for youth and seniors funding research to find a cure.
through community branches and provincial/
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-454-3636
territorial/dominion Commands.
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-625-7257
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-429-4090
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . supportservices@alsnbns.ca
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-809-1145
alsnbns.ca
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . info@ns.legion.ca
Section of Senior and Retired Doctors of Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia
Doctors Nova Scotia Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia is committed
to alleviating the personal and social
The mission of the Section of Senior and Retired
consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and other
Doctors (SSRD) is to:
dementias and to promoting the search for the
• promote the health and welfare of senior causes, treatments, and cures.
physicians; Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-422-7961
• advocate for evidence-based actions and Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-611-6345
policies that improve the health status of all
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alzheimer@asns.ca
Nova Scotians, with particular attention to
issues affecting seniors alzheimer.ca/ns
The SSRD is a leader in the movement to Aphasia Association of Nova Scotia
establish a national section for senior and retired
Aphasia Nova Scotia promotes and supports
physicians. About 22% (585 members) of the
the participation of people with aphasia in their
members of Doctors Nova Scotia (DNS) are aged
own communities. Programs: 1) Expressive
65 years or older, the seniors category. The SSRD Cafe support group for people with aphasia,
connects with the Canadian Medical Association their partners, families, and friends in Halifax,
via our provincial organization, DNS. Antigonish, Sydney & Berwick. 2) Aphasia
Recognizing that the Social Determinants of Camp is an annual recreation camp for adults
Health are responsible for three-quarters of with aphasia.
the health status of individuals and population Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-445-4960
groups of all ages and the traditional health- care E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AphasiaNS@gmail.com
system is responsible for one-quarter, the SSRD
acknowledges the importance of the Department aphasians.squarespace.com
of Seniors’ foundation document “Strategy for
Arthritis Society
Positive Aging in Nova Scotia,” released in 2005.
The Arthritis Society provides education
Dr. Margaret Casey, Chair programs, information and support to the
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-429-2238 one in four people living with arthritis in Nova
Scotia. The Society is dedicated to providing
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . margaret.casey@dal.ca
leadership and funding for research, advocacy
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where to turn.
When you don’t know
where to turn.and solutions to improve the quality of life for Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia
Canadians affected by arthritis. EANS provides education and resources to
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-429-7025 support persons living with epilepsy and their
Toll Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-321-1433 communities, and supports ongoing research.
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . info@ns.arthritis.ca Services include education, support groups,
advocacy, programming, scholarships and
arthritis.ca/ns bursaries. Seizure first aid and epilepsy awareness
education is provided to schools, employers,
Cancer Information Service caregivers, first responders, community groups.
The society offers a toll-free information service
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-429-2633
staffed by caring, knowledgeable personnel who
provide information on all aspects of cancer. Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-EPILEPSY
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-939-3333 E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ed@epilepsyns.org
Facebook and Twitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cancer Connection facebook.com/epilepsyns.org
This toll-free, telephone-based one-on-one peer
support program connects people living with epilepsyns.org
cancer to people who provide support based on
similar cancer experiences. Kidney Foundation of Canada
The foundation funds research and clinical
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-939-3333
education, provides services for the special
Continuing Care Association of needs of individuals living with kidney disease,
Nova Scotia (CCANS) advocates for access to high-quality care,
CCANS represents continuing care facilities and and actively promotes an awareness of and
service providers in the province through networking, commitment to organ donation.
education, lobbying, and strategic partnerships. Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-453-0533
38A Withrod Drive, Halifax, NS, B3N 1B1 E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . kidneyatlantic@kidney.ca
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ccans@eastlink.ca kidney.ca/atlantic
ccans.info
March of Dimes Canada—Conductive
Diabetes Canada Association Education
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-453-4232 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-444-1090
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-326-7712 E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ce@marchofdimes.ca
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NSinfo@diabetes.ca marchofdimes.ca
diabetes.ca Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
The society works to find a cure for multiple
Easter Seals Nova Scotia sclerosis (MS) and is dedicated to improving the
Our charity advocates for a barrier-free Nova quality of life for people living with MS.
Scotia and delivers top-quality programs
promoting mobility, inclusion, and independence Atlantic Division, Dartmouth
for Nova Scotians with disabilities. Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-468-8230
3670 Kempt Road, Halifax Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-268-7582
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-453-6000 E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . info.atlantic@mssociety.ca
E-mail . . . . . . . . easterseals@easterseals.ns.ca mssociety.ca
easterseals.ns.ca
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When you don’t know
where to turn.Ostomy Canada Society Inc. Victorian Order of Nurses
Community Ostomy Support Groups Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Canada is a
Halifax: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-473-0414 national non-profit and charitable home and
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . info@ostomyhalifax.ca community care organization serving Canadians
coast to coast. VON provides health-care and/
Kentville: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-538-7900 or home support and/or community support
Cape Breton: . . . . 902-562-1367; 902-862-6849 services to people and their families at home or
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . stasiadigou@hotmail.com in the community.
New Glasgow: . . .902-759-3468; 902-301-4932 Programs and services help seniors live
Westville, Pictou County . . . . . . . . 902-396-3824 independently in their homes. Care and support
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . carlbea@bellaliant.net services vary by site, and may include visiting
nursing, rehabilitation, palliative care, caregiver
Yarmouth: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-762-0352
support, bereavement follow-up, homemaking,
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . anndurkee@ns.sympatico.ca
personal care, and respite care. Care is provided
Truro: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-899-2747 in consultation with a physician and is available
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tritzee@eastlink.ca seven days a week.
ostomyhalifax.ca and ostomycanada.ca Charitable services include adult day programs,
meals programs, transportation programs,
Cumberland County: . . . . . . . . . . . 902-762-2192
seniors’ exercise, volunteer visiting, and more.
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . etnurserushton@gmail.com
Many interesting volunteer opportunities are
Psoriasis Society of Canada available through your local VON site.
The society provides information to those who
VON Canada
have psoriasis, provides assistance to find a
doctor to treat psoriasis, offers support, and Eastern Region Corporate Centre
forms support groups. Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-981-2429
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-443-8680 Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-508-0563
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-656-4494 von.ca
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . judymisner@eastlink.ca
Annapolis Valley
psoriasissociety.org
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-678-3415
Serving Seniors Alliance Co-operative Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-540-2363
Serving Seniors Alliance Co-operative is known
Antigonish
by families far and wide as a trusted resource for
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-863-5700
services and education to seniors in the greater
Halifax area. All Serving Seniors members – Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-540-2357
our businesses and our community partners
Cape Breton Metro
– are committed to providing our clients with a
superior, professional level of service. Our status Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-564-6479
is a non-profit co-operative association. Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-540-2357
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-499-4122 Colchester East Hants
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . weserve@servingseniors.info Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-893-3803
servingseniors.info Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-540-2364
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When you don’t know
where to turn.
When you don’t know
where to turn.Cumberland County Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-667-8796 VAC offers a wide range of services and benefits
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-540-2361 to qualified veterans, Canadian Forces members,
serving and discharged members of the RCMP,
Greater Halifax and certain civilians and their families. For more
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-453-5800 information on services and benefits, to find out
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-540-2361 if you qualify, or to apply, call:
Toll-free (English) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-522-2122
Lunenburg County
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . information@vac-acc.gc.ca
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-624-1897
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-540-2360 Veterans’ Independence Program
A national homecare program that helps VAC
Pictou County
clients to remain healthy and independent in
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-752-3184 their own home and community.
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-540-2359 Toll-free (English) . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-522-2122
Queens County
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-354-3297
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-540-2360
Tri-County
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-742-4512
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-540-2360
Federal Government:
Aging and Seniors
New Horizons for Seniors
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP)
helps to ensure that seniors can benefit
from, and contribute to, the quality of life in
their communities, through active living and
participation in social activities.
Toll-free (English) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-277-9914
Sans frais (Français) . . . . . . . . . 1-800-277-9915
TTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-255-4786
canada.ca/funding-new-horizons-seniorscommunity
When you don’t know
where to turn.
211 is available 24/7, in English and
French and for the hearing impaired.
There are also interpretation services
available in over 100 languages.
When you don’t know
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When you don’t know
where to turn.Active Living
Community Activities interest to older adults include:
• information programs and seniors’ cafes on a
There are many ways to find out about cultural, wide variety of topics;
recreational and social activities happening in
your community. •m
usic performances, book clubs and other
cultural activities;
You can contact your local:
•c
omputer classes covering basic and advanced
• Call 211 ns.211.ca skills, and instruction in other applications;
• Community Centres • online collections of free e-books;
• Library • books in large print;
• Municipal Recreation Centre • f ree audio books, such as CDs, Playaways, and
• Places of Worship Daisy;
• Seniors Clubs and Organizations (see page 9) •b
ooks in languages other than English;
•a
variety of electronic resources;
Northwood Broadcasting Club (NWBC)
•h
ome delivery service for those unable to visit a
Besides offering a wide variety of music, NWBC
library branch;
is an important source of information for
older adults interested in events and leisure •b
orrow by Mail;
opportunities available in the community. NWBC •s
pecial Seniors’ Week activities each October
is operated by volunteers and reaches listeners during Canadian Library Month.
throughout Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
Visit your local library today, to meet our friendly and
via the Eastlink community channel in your area
helpful staff and sign up for your free library card! To
each day from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
find your nearest library, visit our website or see the
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-454-6922 listing below for contact information by region.
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-229-6922 publiclibraries.ns.ca
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . info@nwood.ns.ca
Annapolis Valley Regional Library
northwood.care
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-922-0229
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-538-2665
Nova Scotia’s Public E-mail . . . . . . . . administration@valleylibrary.ca
Libraries–Your Community valleylibrary.ca
Connection!
Cape Breton Regional Library
With a network of 80 branch libraries and 4 mobile
Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-562-3279
libraries throughout the province, Nova Scotia’s
public library system offers a wide variety of E-mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . inssc@nssc.library.ns.ca or
materials, programs and services for all citizens. info@cbrl.ca
Some of our special offerings that may be of
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where to turn.
When you don’t know
where to turn.Colchester-East Hants Public Library
Internet and Online Training
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-632-9088
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-895-4183 Community Access Program (CAP)
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . adltnstc@cehpubliclibrary.ca Community Access Program (CAP) sites offer
affordable access to the Internet with computers
lovemylibrary.ca
available for public use. You can read your e-mail,
look at websites, check your stocks, or search
Cumberland Public Libraries
the Internet. This community- based program,
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-667-2135 supported by a variety of partnerships, can be
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . found in communities across Canada.
information@cumberlandpubliclibraries.ca Many CAP sites across the province offer programs
cumberlandpubliclibraries.ca to teach older adults how to use a computer and
navigate the Internet. Classes are taught at an easy
Eastern Counties Regional Library pace, in a friendly senior-centre environment. You
can join a computer club to share skills and learn
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-855-787-READ (7323)
more about computers from your peers.
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-747-2597
NSCAP provides communities with affordable
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . info@nsme.library.ns.ca access to technology in over 200 sites across
ecrl.library.ns.ca the province.
If you would like to find a CAP site in your
Halifax Public Libraries community, visit the website at nscap.ca and click
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-490-5753 on the link “Find a Site by County” or call 211.
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . asklib@halifax.ca
halifaxpubliclibraries.ca Services for Newcomers
Immigrant Services Association of
Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
Nova Scotia (ISANS)
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-779-7761
ISANS works with newcomers to help them build
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-755-6031 a future in Canada. They provide a wide range of
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . info@parl.ns.ca services to immigrants, from refugee resettlement
to professional programs, from family counselling
parl.ns.ca
to English in the Workplace.
South Shore Public Libraries They offer services in an inclusive manner,
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-455-2548 respectful of, and sensitive to, diversity. For more
information about the services, programs and a
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-543-2548 variety of opportunities to get involved visit the
E-mail . . . . . . info@southshorepubliclibraries.ca website isans.ca
southshorepubliclibraries.ca
Mumford Professional Centre
Western Counties Regional Library 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120 (second floor)
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-742-2486 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 4P1
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ansy@nsy.library.ns.ca Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-423-3607
westerncounties.ca Toll free in Nova Scotia . . . . . . . 1-866-431-6472
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . info@isans.ca
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When you don’t know
where to turn.YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs Fundy Region (Municipality of East Hants,
The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth offers Cumberland County, Colchester County):
various programs and services for youth, adults, Peter McCracken
and families who are new to Canada. The YMCA Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-893-6209
Centre for Immigrant Programs provides an
inclusive environment to serve our diverse E-mail . . . . . . . Peter.McCracken@novascotia.ca
community.
Highland Region (Guysborough County,
65 Main Avenue, Halifax Antigonish County, Pictou County):
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-457-9622 Rae Gunn
ymcahfx.ca Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-863-7381
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rae.Gunn@novascotia.ca
Welcome Wagon
Welcome Wagon provides free information and
South Shore Region (Counties of Yarmouth,
gifts to newcomers on behalf of the community
Shelburne, Queens, Lunenburg and District
and civic-minded businesses. of Argyle):
Debby Smith
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-844-299-2466
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-634-7503
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . info@welcomewagon.ca
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . Debby.Smith@novascotia.ca
welcomewagon.ca
Valey Region (Municipalities of Hants
Sport and Recreation West and Clare, Countites of Digby,
Annapolis and Kings):
Regular physical activity is important for Meg Cuming
healthy aging.
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-679-4390
For information about physical activity, sport and
recreation opportunities and funding programs, E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . meg.cuming@novascotia.ca
contact your local regional representative (listed
below) or visit the website: cch.novascotia.ca/ Canadian Senior Games Association
regional-development-grant (CSGA)
The CSGA involves seniors in the planning,
For more information contact the representative in
leadership, and evaluation of the Canada 55+
your region:
Games. The 55+ Games provides older adults with
an opportunity to enhance their well- being through
Active Living Regional Representatives
participation in sporting and recreational events. The
Cape Breton Region (Cape Breton Island): host community also has the opportunity to put on
Larry Maxwell cultural events or demonstration activities based on
the cultures and interests within their region. These
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-563-2380
national games attract over 1500 participants and
E-mail . . . . . . . . . Larry.Maxwell@novascotia.ca supporters from across the country, including the
Northwest Territories and the Yukon. The 2018
Central Region (Halifax Regional Canada 55+ Games have been awarded to Saint
Municipality): John, NB and are planned for 22-26 August, 2018.
Carol Davis-Jamieson
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-755-2929
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-424-7622
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . bob.regina@ns.sympatico.ca
E-mail . . Carol.Davis-Jamieson@novascotia.ca
canada55plusgames.ca
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where to turn.
When you don’t know
where to turn.Hike Nova Scotia Nova Scotia 55+ Games Society
Hike Nova Scotia encourages and promotes Jerome Tanner, President
hiking, walking, and snowshoeing throughout Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-543-1380
Nova Scotia. Support Hike Nova Scotia by
becoming a member. E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . jtanner@ns.sympatico.ca
novascotia55plusgames.com
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-932-6902
hikenovascotia.ca
Nordic Walking Nova Scotia
Nordic Walking Nova Scotia offers free “How to
Municipal Recreation
Nordic Pole Walk” beginner clinics across the
Most municipal units in Nova Scotia have province by our nationally certified instructors
recreation departments with trained professionals in cooperation with local seniors’ groups
and volunteers available to support the needs in and other organizations. Since Nordic Pole
their communities. For information on recreation Walking is low-impact and incorporates 90%
activities for seniors, contact Recreation NS via of the body’s muscles, simply adding some
their website: Nordic style poles to a walking regime can
recreationns.ns.ca/connect make a significant impact on a senior’s health,
wellness, disease control, weight management,
Recreation Nova Scotia and stabilization. We supply free loaner poles
for the clinics.
Recreation Nova Scotia is a province wide, not
for profit organization established in 1998 to Contact us to arrange a free clinic in
promote the values and benefits of recreation and your community.
leisure. In partnership with the volunteers and Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-454 2267
professional recreation community, Recreation
NordicWalkingNovaScotia.ca
Nova Scotia advocates on behalf of all Nova
Scotians for high quality recreation and leisure
opportunities. YMCAs
Lakeside Community Centre YMCAs offer a number of healthy-lifestyle
programs for older adults, such as aquafit, seniors
1492 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Lakeside, NS B3T 1A9 swim, 50+ fitness classes, strength-training, and
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-425-1128 yoga. Supervised strength-training programs are
also available in some locations.
Nova Scotia Connect YMCA of Cape Breton (Sydney)
NSConnect.ca is an online Recreation Guide for
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-562-YMCA (9622)
communities in Nova Scotia. NSConnect.ca is
made up of several regional Connect.ca initiatives capebreton.ymca.ca
that make use of online databases. These
YMCA of Cape Breton (Port Hawkesbury)
databases are a gateway for information about
active living and recreation in regions within Nova Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-625-4600
Scotia. They are the go-to sites for individuals, capebreton.ymca.ca
groups and families to better navigate sport,
recreation and physical activity opportunities in YMCA of Cumberland (Amherst)
their specific regions. Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-667-9112
Go to NSConnect.ca now to search for ymcaofcumberland.com
opportunities in your region.
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When you don’t know
where to turn.Community YMCA (Halifax) Northwood Pauline Potter Fitness Centre
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-425-9622 A gym like no other in the province. The space
ymcahfx.ca has been designed to be wheelchair accessible,
accessible to people with vision problems
Lunenburg County YMCA (Bridgewater) and those living with dementia. We welcome
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-543-9622 people of all abilities. There is a month to
month membership option so no long-term
ymcalunenburgcounty.org
commitment required. The fitness centre is
YMCA of Pictou County a full-service gym with certified staff. Each
member receives a personal fitness plan at no
(New Glasgow or Pictou)
additional cost.
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-752-0202
2630 Gottingen Street on the Main Floor of
pcymca.ca Northwood Manor.
YMCA Yarmouth Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-493-5641
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-742-7181 E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fcenter@nwood.ns.ca
ymcayarmouth.net nwood.ns.ca/neighbourly-connections/
fitness-centre
Halifax County
St. Mary’s Lawn Bowling Club, Halifax
Community Health Teams
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-421-7684
Halifax County Community Health Teams offer
stmaryslbc.com
free programs to support a healthier and more
fulfilling life. Participate in sessions such as
finding motivation to exercise, eating healthier North Street Singers
on a budget, and learning techniques to deal with The North Street Singers focuses on singers 50+.
stress. Look through the schedule to see the It has been created under the musical direction of
many programs that are available. Paul Simons (founder and director of the Novelty
They can also help link you with resources and Salesman). The repertoire includes a variety of
programs in your community. styles and eras and is arranged specifically to suit
the talents of our singers. They rehearse Friday
Bedford/Sackville Community Health Team
afternoons at the Edward L. Roach Building, 2615
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-460-6750 Northwood Terrace, Halifax (corner of North &
Northwood Terrace). The ability to read music and
Chebucto Community Health Team a knack for singing harmony are helpful but not
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-487-0690 required. For registration information please call:
Natasha Handspiker, Manager
Dartmouth Community Health Team
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-454-3351
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-460-4555
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . info@reBoom.ca
Halifax Peninsula Community northwood.care
Health Team
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-487-0272
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cht@nshealth.ca
communityhealthteams.ca
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