YAKIMOVICH WELLNESS CENTRE EVENTS

The Yakimovich Wellness Centre hosts a variety of activities, educational workshops, presentations and support group meetings all year round. Workshops require pre-registration but are free to attend. To find out more about the Yakimovich Wellness Centre or to view the monthly calendar of events, just click on the link below.

Please visit the Yakimovich Wellness Centre website by clicking here.

DATE: Tuesday March 3, Wednesday March 19 & Wednesday March 26
Topic: Advance Directives - Taking Care of Your Health Care Planning
Presenter: Arthur Menu, Staff Chaplin, VIHA

DATE: Thursday, March 6 (women 65+) & Thursday, March 13 (men 65+)
Topic: Focus Group: What Do Older Adults Think About Strength
Training?
Presenter: Rachel Dean, University of Victoria PhD Student

DATE: Monday, March 17 (10-11:30am)
Topic: An Introduction to OSTEOFIT
Presenter: Wendy Thomas, Certified Osteofit & Fitness Trainer

DATE: Monday March 17 (1:30-3:00pm)
Topic: An Introduction to Nordic Walking
Presenter: Wendy Thomas, Certified Osteofit & Fitness Trainer

DATE: Tuesday, March 18 (1:30-3:30pm)
Topic: Integration of Western Medicine & Chinese Acupuncture
Presenter: Dr. L.A. Leong, MD & Registered Acupuncturist

DATE: Wednesday, March 19 (1:30-3:30pm)
Topic: Pain Management
Presenter: Sue Morrison, BSN, MSN

DATE: Thursday, March 20 (1:30-3:30pm)
Topic: Financial Planning In The New Reality of Retirement
Presenter: Keith & Kevin Greenard

DATE: Thursday, March 20 (7:00-8:30pm)
Theatre Production:  I'm Still Here
Presenter:  Target Theatre

DATE: Tuesday, March 25 (1:30-3:30pm)
Topic: Falls Prevention
Presenter: TBA (check Wellness Centre website for update)

DATE: Wednesday, March 26 (1:30-3:30pm)
Topic: The Importance of Foot Care
Presenter: Sue Tremble

DATE: Thursday, March 27 (1:30-3:30pm)
Topic: Aging Well - A New Model For The 21st Century
Presenter: Dr. Joseph Levy, Douglas College, Vancouver

DATE: Friday, March 28 (9:30-11:30am)
Topic: Living Well, Driving Well - Mature Drivers Workshop
Presenter: BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation

DATE: Friday, March 28 (1:30-3:30pm)
Topic: Personal Powers of Attorney
Presenter: John Coupar, B.A., LL.B - Lawyer,
Horne Coupar

DATE: Saturday, March 29 (1:00-3:00pm)
Topic: Services for Seniors - How to Navigate Government
Presenter: Ministry of Community Services

DATE: Monday, March 31 (7:00-9:00pm)
Topic: Creating Inner Peace
Presenter: Dr. Mark Sherman, MD