Kaleden Seniors Committee
The Kaleden Seniors Committee (KSC) was formed in 2015 to implement a New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Since receiving that grant, KSC has received seven subsequent grants from NHSP, totalling over $150,000.00. Grants have also been received from FortisBC, RDOS Community Grant in Aid and Community Foundation of the South Okanagan-Similkameen Small Grant Program.
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These grants have been used to initiate and support a number of programs and events, purchase equipment and supplies, as well as support renovations at the Kaleden Community Hall and create storage space at Pioneer Park.
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Everyone is welcome to attend and/or participate in the events/programs.
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Upcoming events
About the KSC
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The goals of KSC are:
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To provide opportunities for older adults to experience various activities and interests including a variety of learning opportunities.
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To increase social participation and including of residents of the Kaleden service area (St. Andrews By-The-Lake, Twin Lakes, White Lake).
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To build on/increase the variety of activities that are more physical in nature.
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To promote volunteerism across the generations and intergenerational projects.
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To provide capital assistance for new and existing community projects/programs​.
Events and program highlights include:
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Lunch and learn sessions: catered lunch and presentations of a variety of topics suggested on feedback forms including recycling, travel tips, travel locations, gardening, healthy living, bird watching, technology, estate planning.
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Sponsoring an annual spring Party in the Park
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Organizing hikes in the local hills
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Hosting annual Kaleden Progressive Winter Market
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Hosting an annual wreath making/share an appetizer event at Linden Gardens.
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Coordinating two Heritage Socials to celebrate the history of Kaleden and areas.
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Delivering flowers/cookies to individuals in Kaleden
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Introducing pole walking, supported pickle ball and badminton, quilting and cards and games groups with equipment purchases
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Supporting the "Seniors and Kids" program for grade 2 and 3 students at Kaleden Elementary School​​.
Grant monies have also been used to support the following renovations/equipment purchase: ​
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Fitness equipment for physical activity programs.
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Walking poles.
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Card tables, 6 foot tables for the hall and folding tables for Pioneer Park.
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Equipping the hall kitchen with supplies from cooking utensils/pots to chopping boards/knives that can be used by renters and for community sponsored events.
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Building of exit stairs at rear of Community Hall
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Providing benches for bus stop and multi-sport court in Pioneer Park
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Funding benches on the Kettle Valley Railway Trail
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Chair dollies to allow ease of moving the chairs at the hall.
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Renovations to the chair/table storage area at the hall.
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Renovations to the 'new' museum room inside the main doors of the hall.
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Shelving and storage space in the newly created office area at the hall.
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Vacuum, BUNN coffee maker, chair dollies and helping with the purchase of an AED and video equipment at the Kaleden Community Church to support ongoing community activities.
Kaleden Seniors Committee 2022
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Steering Committee
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Chair: Margie O'Brien
Secretary: rotating among members
Treasurer: Rita Masson
Member: Glenda Gretzan
Member: Randy Cranston
Member: Paula Marfleet
Member: Jaynie Molloy​
Member: Sarah Tupholme
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​​Supporting Committee
​Lois Bzdel
Fran DeZeeuw
Marjorie Field-Robinson
Susan Keast
Vivian King
Roxane Larabee
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Event Coordinator
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Karla Avendano
