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The aging face of homelessness in North American cities

Sooke PocketNews Posted on April 22, 2019 by Britt SantowskiApril 16, 2019

Sarah Canham, Simon Fraser University In Vancouver last month, more than 400 volunteers walked around, carrying clipboards and wearing bright yellow buttons that read “Homeless Count.” They were out on the streets or in shelters asking homeless people to complete … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged affordable housing, homeless, indigenous, seniors

Push for Senior Centre continues

Sooke PocketNews Posted on November 20, 2017 by Britt SantowskiNovember 20, 2017

Delegation (aka presentation) to the District of Sooke: Carol Pinalsky, president of Sooke Senior Drop In Centre. She was requesting for approval in principle for a 4000-5000 sq foot centre on Lot A, so they can proceed to request various … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged November 14 2017, seniors

Classes for Sooke Seniors (55+) start in September

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 30, 2017 by Britt SantowskiAugust 12, 2017
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Back to school is not just for the kids! Three classes—Liveable Communities, Memoir Writing, and Movies from Around the World—all start in September, kickstarting an autumn and winter of new learning opportunities for the 55-plus age group in Sooke and … Continue reading →

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SEAPARC expands Senior’s golf discount, Monday through Friday

Sooke PocketNews Posted on May 24, 2017 by Britt SantowskiMay 24, 2017
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-CRD News At their May 18 meeting, the SEAPARC commission voted to offer the Seniors discount rate of  $15 for 18 holes of golf at Sooke’s DeMamial Creek Golf Course for all weekdays, Monday to Friday. The rate is currently offered … Continue reading →

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Half of single BC seniors living on $25K or less per year

Sooke PocketNews Posted on April 8, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJuly 30, 2017

Study details alarming rise in economic insecurity among BC seniors; single women at highest risk Poverty and economic insecurity among BC seniors is growing, according to a study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. After rapid declines … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged seniors, wage

Care for seniors steadily declining in BC

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 27, 2017 by Britt SantowskiMarch 27, 2017

Despite the BC government’s recent $500 million injection of funding into the home and community care system, much remains to be done to provide adequate care for seniors and improve health care wait times for all British Columbians, says a … Continue reading →

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Sooke Community Grants: Legion gets $10,000, and Council remains within their $50,000 budget

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 22, 2017 by Britt SantowskiMarch 4, 2018
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Sooke Council met on Wednesday, March 22 to discuss Community Grant Applications. Four elected officials were present: Councillors Ebony Logins, Kerry Reay and Bev Berger, and Mayor Tait. Three elected officials were absent: Councillors Brenda Parkinson, Kevin Pearson and Rick Kasper. Note: … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged grants, RCMSAR-37, search and rescue, seniors, zero waste

LETTER: Build a seniors’ drop in centre before we all drop dead

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 11, 2017 by Britt SantowskiMarch 27, 2017

To Whom it may Concern: The Sooke Senior Drop in Center, referred to as SSDIC, as been without a permanent home since 2010. We have been seeking assistance from the last three administrations, for assistance to obtain a building in which … Continue reading →

Posted in Letter to the Editor | Tagged seniors

Room enhancements underway for Hospice at Ayre Manor

Sooke PocketNews Posted on February 24, 2017 by Britt SantowskiMarch 27, 2017

–VIHA News Room enhancements are well underway at Hospice at Ayre Manor, a new two-bed community hospice space that will provide care and support to individuals nearing the end of their lives and to their loved ones. The development of … Continue reading →

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Sooke Hospice Society received funds toward two new hospice beds at Ayre Manor

Sooke PocketNews Posted on January 25, 2017 by Britt SantowskiMarch 27, 2017
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The Province has provided more than $630,000 for improved access to palliative care on Vancouver Island, including $50,000 to the Sooke Hospice Society for two new hospice beds at Ayre Manor. The funding is part of the BC Centre for Palliative … Continue reading →

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