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Experience TM South Okanagan Similkameen A Community Guide to Better Living in the 50+ years.
A complete local resource, you’ll find information and contacts for housing options, healthcare, professional services, leisure centres, government agencies and more. Including Penticton, Keremeos, Princeton, Oliver, Osoyoos and Summerland, this edition is your one-stop resource for South Okanagan Similkameen 50+ residents. |
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| LETTER FROM THE MAYOR From the office of Dan Ashton. On behalf of the Penticton City Council and the Regional District Board, it is my pleasure to welcome everyone to the South Okanagan Similkameen and Penticton Wine Country. We’d also like to congratulate “Experience 50+ Living” for their informative guide on healthy living for seniors. MORE >> |
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EXPERIENCE GROUP Community Partners Experience Group magazine is pleased to welcome South Main Drop-in Centre and South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society to the South Okanagan Community Partners Program. …MORE >> |
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EXPERIENCE GROUP Word on the street “This is to let you know how much we appreciate your ‘Experience’ publication. While those of us who have lived in the Okanagan for some time really can use a booklet like this. It gives us a chance to see what’s available for Seniors in the Okanagan. ” Peter …MORE >> |
| “The Experience 50+ Living publication is a great little resource guide used by staff at the Penticton Public Library.” Larry R. Little, Chief Librarian, Penticton Public Library |
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| EXPERIENCE GROUP New Editions Coming Soon … watch for more published editions in communities from the Lower Mainland • Vancouver Island • Interior …MORE >> |
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Experience TM is all about the 50 plus years! A complete information resource, we are a a community-based publication enhanced by this community-driven website. Our goals. Simple. To provide relevant |
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| information. To present solutions. To identify the issues of the day. And to point the way to local resources for those in their 50 plus years — Boomers & Zoomers and Seniors alike — and their families.… MORE >> | ||
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| VOLUNTEERING & HEALTHY AGING (post) SENIORS SYMPOSIUM October 19, 2011 The South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society is planning for its 20th annual Seniors Symposium. The trade show will be held on Wednesday October 19th from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre. Click these links to find out more about Sponsorship Opportunities , Exhibitor Registration , Event Details |
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| LEISURE & HISTORY Brigade Trail – a 200 year old history!  Two hundred years ago, early fur traders ventured through the Okanagan Valley from Osoyoos to O’Keefe Ranch west of Vernon, and onward to Kamloops. A small group of fur traders working for the American Pacific Fur Company travelled on horseback from Fort Okanogan. They followed an ancient Aboriginal trail that eventually became the route of choice between these forts.… MORE >> |
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| BETTER HEALTH South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society (post) Recovering from a stroke? After the medical system has done as much as it can to “fix” the damage, how does the stroke survivor regain some quality of life? …MORE >> |
BETTER HEALTH & LEISURE(post) Sing for your life. Breathing exercises, singing and activities to stimulate blood flow and memories… and, lots of fun are all part of the Silver Song Club experience. …MORE >> |
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| LOCAL ATTRACTION (post) Safari in your own backyard at the Osoyoos Desert Centre. Wouldn‟t you love to head out on a safari to see exotic animals? But, before you pack your bags and buy that airline ticket, did you know that a one-of-a-kind habitat with rare and endangered wildlife can be found right here in British Columbia? …MORE >> |
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| RESOURCE(post) Living Water Smart –British Columbia’s Water Plan Are you waterwise? Did you know…that BC’S Water Act is over 100 years old or one underappreciated aspect of managing water quality is conservation or that as British Columbians we use about 490 litres of water a day? To find out how you can become more waterwise, read on …MORE >> |
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LEISURE Calling all gals who’d like to golf! Golf Fore Gals is expanding to the Okanagan and swung into action May 2011 offering a variety of golf opportunities for women of all ages and skill levels. Benefits regular tee times at a variety of courses, lessons, rules and etiquette seminars, social events and opportunities to develop friendships … MORE >> |
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| LOCAL RESOURCE (post) A Day in the Life of a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog. Hi! My name is Ambro and today, donning my scarf and accompanied by my wonderful handler, Steve, I am visiting my 5 sweethearts in a nursing home. Won’t you come along with us today? …MORE >> |
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| BETTER HEALTH(post) Exercise is Key For Healthy Living So, what is the latest on staying healthy and at home? Plain and simple: regular physical activity. …MORE >> |
BETTER HEALTH (post) The “Bill” is in the Mail. How much of the $150 billion elder care bill will you have to pay …MORE >> |