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TAPS AUGUST 2023 Schedule
Nanaimo TAPS (Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors) offers a combination of free social, mental, and physical activation programming for isolated and/or marginalized seniors. Our primary activities include chair yoga classes and exercise groups, with a monthly rotation of educational and participatory programming.
Check out our Programming Schedule here: AUGUST 2023 TAPS Program Schedule
We’re Growing Our Team!
We are looking for the right people to join our Nanaimo Family Life team!!
Volunteer Resources Coordinator
TAPS June Schedule
Nanaimo TAPS (Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors) offers a combination of free social, mental, and physical activation programming for isolated and/or marginalized seniors. Our primary activities include chair yoga classes and exercise groups, with a monthly rotation of educational and participatory programming.
Check out our Programming Schedule here: June 2023 digital program schedule
Learn about the Nanaimo Men’s Shed
The Nanaimo and District Men’s Shed Society is looking for a few men interested in creating a peer-run organization of volunteers in a place where men can do some hands-on building and tinkering in a congenial setting. As part of a working committee, you will help establish a positive, safe and inclusive environment for men who gather regularly to socialize, share skills, network and form new friendships.
The Nanaimo Men’s Shed will be like a larger version of a typical man’s work shed found in a lot of backyards where they are outfitted with a workbench and a variety of power and hand tools. But this Shed will also have space to sit and relax, enjoy a chat over a cup of coffee, or perhaps play a game. By being intentionally informal in approach, welcoming men from all walks of life, and working ‘shoulder to shoulder’, the members of this Shed will help each other promote an active and healthy lifestyle. It’s been shown that having a sense of purpose can help deal with feelings of loneliness, depression, isolation, bereavement or low esteem.
By being part of an international phenomenon that originated in Australia in the 1990’s, the Nanaimo Men’s Shed will join over 3,000 Sheds in12 countries…including 35 right here in BC.
If you’re interested, send an email to info@nanaimomensshed.org and include your name, phone number, what skills you would bring to the Shed, and why you want to participate on the working group.
New Essential Life Skills Workshop dates April 2023
Join us in-person to explore a multitude of topics that are fundamental for healthy relationships, from anger management to healthy self-esteem to understanding depression and anxiety. The workshops will run on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm or Wednesday afternoons from noon – 2pm.
The cost of each workshop is $15.00. You can partake in the whole series from start to finish, or pick and choose which topics are most applicable to you.
Check out the schedule below:
Essential Life Skills Wednesday afternoons April – June 2023
Essential Life Skills Tuesday evenings April – June 2023
If interested in registering, please email reception@nflabc.org or call (250) 754-3331
Pre-registration is required and must be paid for by 2pm the day before the workshop.
