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.
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.
Everyone is welcome to attend and/or participate in the events/programs.
New & Noteworthy
About the KSC
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
Steering Committee
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
Supporting Committee
Lois Bzdel
Fran DeZeeuw
Marjorie Field-Robinson
Susan Keast
Vivian King
Roxane Larabee
Event Coordinator
Karla Avendano
