The Okanagan Valley is one of the most beautiful places in the world! Its climate, mountain views and crystal clear lakes make the Valley a popular place to spend the retirement years. Retirement is really the completion of one phase of our active life and a move into a new, exciting era with involvement in community still at the core of existence. With our health still great and our minds full of ideas, retirement in the Valley means finding ways to keep our bodies and minds functioning at full capacity and enjoying life to the greatest. The Okanagan Valley offers the variety one needs to lead full and exciting retirement years.

The South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society is as a non-profit, charitable organization. It is operated by volunteer Board of Directors and a professional staff. The  Society's programs are designed to meet the needs of a very active older adult population as well as those who are confined and need support .

Volunteerism is an active and rewarding way to participate in the community, meet wonderful people and take on projects that meet with one’s interest and level of skill. All programs and services of the Society being developed and that are underway require the help and expertise of volunteers.

>The Friendly Visitor program has caring volunteers who visit seniors who are lonely or shut-in; Learning in Retirement is primarily operated by volunteers who plan study group topics and/or lead these groups for optimum learning;

>Volunteers can also monthly coffee houses and plan future programs of the Society.

The volunteer sector is supported to a great extent by our senior citizens. The health and economic benefits are profound for the community. Hence, the South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society has undertaken, along with many other non-for-profit organizations, the development of a Volunteer Centre to serve the region. Look to our web site for further information on volunteering and the Volunteer Centre.

 

Friendly Visitor Program

Health Education

Learning In Retirement

Volunteer Centre

Adopt a Grandparent