Kings County Seniors' Safety Society

Resource Guide

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Hotlines

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Health Information – 811
Road Conditions – 511
Locate a Phone Number – 411
Programs and Services – 211

211 is a free, valuable resource of information of community and social services available across the province. It is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by dialing “2-1-1” to speak with a staff member or by searching the online database at www.ns.211.ca.

Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia – 1-800-611-6345
Better Business Bureau – 1-902-422-6581
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre – 1-888-495-8501
Canadian Red Cross – 902-678-0415
CARP (Canadian Association of Retired People) advocacy group, Nova Scotia Chapter - (902) 495-8284
Charities Verification – 1-800-442-2899
Continuing Care and Adult Protection – 1-800-225-7225
Crime Stoppers – 1-800-222-8477
Equifax Credit Reports – 1-800-465-7166
Housing Nova Scotia – 1-844-424-5110
Legal Information Line and Lawyer Referral Service – 1-800-665-9779
Mental Health Crisis Response – 1-888-429-8167
NS Senior Abuse Line – 1-877-833-3377
Nova Scotia Department of Community Services– 902-679-5146
Nova Scotia Legal Aid – 902-679-6110 (Kentville); 902-532-2311 (Annapolis Royal)
TransUnion Credit Bureau – 1-800-663-9980

Police (non-emergency)

Adult/Senior Education

Acadia University
Acadia Lifelong Learning Rhodes Hall, 15 University Ave, Acadia University
Wolfville, B4P 2R6 902-585-1434 1-800-565-6568
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https://all.acadiau.ca
Mon - Fri. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
1-866-922-0229

CAP Program
Wolfville Library, 21 Elm Ave, Wolfville (902) 542-5760
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http://www.valleylibrary.ca/wolfville-memorial-library-cap-lab
The CAP site is for anyone who is interested in learning new, or updating old, computer and internet skills. They offer individual tutorials and group sessions in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Nova Scotia Community College
Kingstec Campus 236 Belcher Street, Kentville, NS B4N 0A6
902-678-4381
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Valley Community Learning Association
49 Cornwallis Street, suite 106, Kentville
295 Commercial Street, in Middleton
902-679-5252 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. http://www.vcla.ca VCLA works to raise the literacy levels of adults in Kings and Annapolis Counties. They are always looking for volunteer tutors. They also offer many community programs including computer literacy.

Deliveries: Grocery Stores and Pharmacies

Drug Stores

Chisholm's PharmaChoice, Aylesford
We offer prescription delivery service. Our area of coverage for daily delivery is Greenwood to South Berwick. We also have scheduled delivery days to Kentville. At this time there is no charge for delivery.
2710 Hwy#1, Aylesford
902- 847-3465

Cochrane’s Pharmasave Wolfville & Canning
We offer free prescription delivery to seniors within a 15km radius of any of our 3 valley store locations (Canning/Hantsport/Wolfville).
We offer front store goods if it is alongside the free prescription delivery. If seniors just want non-pharmacy (prescription) goods delivered it is a flat fee of $5.00 per delivery.

Canning: (902) 582-7119
9816 Main Street, Canning

Wolfville: (902) 542-3624
442 Main Street, Wolfville

Guardian Centennial Pharmacy, Kentville
We presently do deliveries at no charge to our clients. Deliveries are done after our regular business hours (8:30 to 6:00 Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 12:00 on Saturday)
81 Exhibition Street, Kentville
902-678-2799

Larry’s Pharmacy in Berwick
Larry's Pharmacy has free delivery from Aylesford to Cambridge.
182 Commercial Street, Berwick
902-538-1644
http://larryspharmacy.ca/

Lawtons – Kentville
Delivery is free if there is a prescription with the order within 10-15kms. If it is just a front store order there is a $9 delivery charge. If someone out of town would like a delivery then we can do it, but we do get them to cover some of the cost, as we just use a local taxi company.
Kentville: (902) 678-3308
363 Main Street Kentville

New Minas: (902) 681-7345
20 Silver Fox Ave, New Minas

Maders Pharmachoice, Coldbrook
We do delivery every day except on the weekends. The service is free.
6637 Evangeline Trail Hwy #1, Coldbrook
(902) 679-1251

Wilsons Pharmasave, Berwick
We deliver Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Delivering prescriptions is free of charge. You just need to phone in your order the day before and we will deliver the next day. If you are ordering other items and no prescription there is a $5.00 fee.
Berwick: (902) 538-3185
213 Commercial Street, Berwick

Wilsons Pharmasave, Kentville
We deliver Monday, Wednesday and Friday at no charge for prescriptions. The normal time for deliveries is between 11am and 12pm. We can accept cash or cheques as payment if there is a charge for the medication.
Kentville: (902) 365-6655
100 Station Lane, Kentville

Valley Drug Mart Pharmasave, Kingston
We offer free delivery. We arrive at the home, accept payment (if required) and the customer then signs for the delivery. If the customer is unable to sign due to a disability, the delivery driver will sign for the customer. We generally deliver Monday to Friday with the exception of holidays and slippery roads.
We do ask that the customer calls their order in by noon, so we can arrange for afternoon deliveries.
Kingston: (902) 765-2103
613 Main Street, Kingston
http://pharmasave.com

Grocery Stores

Atlantic Superstore – New Minas, Kingston
Superstore is offering customers an online grocery shopping service allowing them to choose and pay for their items and have them delivered to their car as they arrive at the store.
Customers must create an account at www.atlanticsuperstore.ca to start shopping online.

Berwick Independent
Our store delivers within the town of Berwick. If someone is interested in having groceries delivered, they can contact Mary at 902-538-8818 and provide their address and their method of payment. Groceries are delivered Wednesday mornings.

Carl’s Independent Grocer, Wolfville
We take the orders by phone every Tuesday, before noon. Customers usually just read off their grocery list to us and we confirm sizes/brands etc.
Deliveries are then picked up by us at the store on Wednesday morning (the day after ordering) and scanned through the checkout. Then the orders are delivered to the customers, typically by noon (or before).
Orders can be paid for by credit card, cheque or cash. Those who pay by credit card, we keep their card number on file and charge them at the checkout. Those who pay by cheque or cash will give their payment to our delivery driver upon delivery. We call them Wednesday morning ahead of delivery and inform them what their total will be.
We only deliver to folks in Wolfville and there is a small delivery fee of $4 added to their total.
902-542-9680

Jason’s Your Independent Grocer, Kentville
We deliver to seniors in the Town of Kentville. It is a free service, that Jason has been doing for over 25 years. Jason delivers on Wednesdays and we ask that the order be called in no later than Tuesday, by 4:00pm. When the customer calls in their orders, they should ask for Jenn, as she is the one that picks them up and gets them ready for delivery.
451 Main Street, Kentville
902-678-3893

Meadowbrook Meat Market, Berwick
Residents of Kings County have a delivery option from Meadowbrook. People can order online meat boxes online from our website www.meadowbrookmeatmarket.com or under the shop, section of our facebook page. The process is as easy as clicking on the photo of the meat box they wish to purchase and entering their credit card information.
They can select either to "pick up" their order at the market or choose "shipping" when they are at the checkout section of their order. If they choose the shipping option there is an additional $5.00 delivery charge, and a minimum order amount of $50.00. If they choose to pick up their order, there is no shipping charged or any minimum order required.
We delivery any home delivery orders on Wednesdays of each week, so we ask that any orders be placed by Monday at 12 noon, as to have time to prepare the order. Orders are delivered between 3 pm and 6 pm on Wednesdays. Should the customer not be at home, we will leave notice that we were there, and the customer will need to make arrangements to come to pick up their order. There would be no refund on the delivery charged, as attempts were made to deliver the product as requested.

318 Pleasant Valley Road, Somerset, NS B0P 1E0
www.meadowbrookmeatmarket.com

Food Banks

Berwick Food Bank
100 South St., Unit 22B, Berwick, NS B0P 1E0
PHONE: (902) 538-1996
HOURS:
Wednesday - 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Canning Food Bank
1000 Seminary Avenue, Canning, NS B0P H0
902-582-3886
Hours: Wednesdays 11:45 am - 2:30 pm
For emergencies or donations please call 902-582-3886

Fundy Interchurch Food Bank
50 Belcher Street, Kentville (behind St. Joseph’s Catholic Church)
Hours: Thursdays 10:30 am – 2 pm
Confirm eligibility before visiting - call 902-679-3664

Upper Room Food Bank Association
669 Main St., Kingston, NS B0P 1R0
Phone: (902) 765-0303
Hours:
Monday: 10 am- 12 pm
Tuesday - Wednesday: Closed
Thursday : 7 pm - 8:45 pm

Wolfville Area Food Bank
487 Main St., Wolfville, NS

Phone: (902)-542-0040
Hours: Thursdays 8:45am – 4:00 pm

Foot care

The following 3 locations are free of charge, with no appointment required through the Meet Your Feet program sponsored by the Orchard Valley United Church.
For more information, visit https://orchardvalleyunited.ca/small-group-ministries/meet-your-feet/

St. James Anglican Church
18 Prospect Ave, Kentville
2nd Wed of each month
9:00 am – 11:30am

Orchard Valley United Church
130 Cornwallis Ave, New Minas
2nd Thurs of each month
9:00 am – 12:00 noon

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
118 Main St, Wolfville
2nd Thurs of each month
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Other Commercial Foot Care Service Providers

Annapolis Valley VON
No doctor referral required. Call to book an appointment. Hours vary.
1-888-866-2273
http://www.von.ca
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Family 1^st Medical
8995 Commercial Street, New Minas, NS
902-681-0202

Healthy Living

4 the Health of It
902-538-1315
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Healthy Living Six Week Program. Programs run in Annapolis, Middleton, Berwick and Wolfville in Spring and Fall.
This program is led by local health care professionals that can provide you with the information and support you need to improve your health, manage risk factors, and reduce your risk of developing a chronic illness. Discover the value of healthy eating, develop physical activities skills, and learn to cope with stress through hands-on, interactive learning. For more information or to find out about up coming information, contact them through email or by phone.
Free

Adult Day Program (VON)
Western Kings Memorial Health Centre 121 Orchard Street, Berwick
902-538-7844
http://www.von.ca/en/service/adult-day-program
Mon, Wed, and Fri. Exercise, activities, entertainment.

Health Canada Information for Seniors
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/healthy-living/seniors.html
Information on ways to keep yourself healthy, strong and flexible. Staying healthy is an important way for you to keep your independence

MySurgery Orthopaedic Patient Website
http://mysurgery.nshealth.ca
This website shows people what to do and what to expect from the time their family physician refers them to an orthopedic surgeon to the recovery and rehabilitation period after surgery.

Nordic Walking Nova Scotia
(902) 454-2267
http://nordicwalkingnovascotia.ca
This group offers nordic pole walking clinics and classes around the province.

Senior LINCS
902-825-4421
http://ns.211.ca/service/8658069_11873526/seniors_lincs___caregivers_support_group
Senior LINCS is a team of healthcare professionals who support seniors and their families. The job of Senior LINCS is to help seniors remain in their homes and maintain independence for as long as it is possible. They can help you make your house safer, reduce your risk of falls and put you in contact with resources and support within your community. To connect with Senior LINCS ask your doctor/nurse practitioner, continuing care coordinator, discharge planner or health care provider for a referral.
Free

Your Way to Wellness
http://www.nshealth.ca/content/your-way-wellness
Your Way to Wellness is a self-management program for people living with, or supporting someone with, a chronic (ongoing) health condition. It is designed to help participants manage symptoms and gain the confidence needed to cope with chronic health conditions. This free, six-week program will provide you with tools to deal with chronic conditions, such as: Arthritis, asthma, dementia, depression, high blood pressure, anxiety, fibromyalgia, and other chronic conditions. You will learn how to manage symptoms, fears, and frustrations; set goals and achieve them; creatively solve problems; and enjoy a healthier, active life! Groups meet weekly (2 ½ hours) for six weeks and are led by trained volunteers (who live with chronic conditions themselves). For more information or to find out more about upcoming programs, phone (902) 538 1315 or toll free 1-888-672-3444.

Help Around the Home

ElderDog
ElderDog is an organization that provides dog care support for seniors’ and their dogs. All services are free of charge.

1-855-336-4226
www.elderdog.ca

Errands by Karen
(902) 790-2626
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https://www.facebook.com/errandsbykaren
Taking care of local errands, blood collection at home or at work, and support for seniors and shut-ins. Operating throughout the Eastern Annapolis Valley. Fees for service

Managed for You Inc. - Home Transition Services for Seniors
902-670-3332
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https://www.managedforyouinc.com
Ready to make a move to a smaller home, apartment, assisted living or long term care? Nobody close by to help? Let Managed for You take the stress out of the transition. A free consultation ensures services are personalized to meet individual needs.
Services can also be provided following the death of a loved one to help pack up and disperse items from a home.
Member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers.

No Job Too Small – Handy Man Services
Helping Seniors & others stay in their home longer
902-679-7949
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www.nojobtoosmall.ca
General home repairs and maintenance.
Concierge services including general errands, setting dinner reservations, making telephone calls, researching travel arrangements, and more.
Auto and pets – offer a few automotive services as well as service to help keep your pet healthy and happy.

Ron’s Handyman Service
Handyman with over 25 years painting, construction, and home improvement repairs available to work for you.
Do you need your bungalow roof repaired or shingled? Need doors or windows installed? Vinyl siding installed? Need interior walls or ceilings painted? Need drywall or crack filling done? Tub surrounds changed or installed? How about some laminate floors laid, or finish work done to update your home? Decks and deck repairs.
Free estimates. Reasonable rates. References available. Ron Veinot (902)-385-1008

Your Last Resort Home Organization and Staging
902-691-5955
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www.yourlastresort.ca
Your Last Resort will help you organize or declutter your home, help you downsize when you are moving, or help decorate for the holidays.

Homecare

Annapolis Valley Homecare Ltd.
1499 Bridge Street Kingston, NS B0P 1R0
902-765-6777
1-888-765-7544
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www.avhomecare.ca
Provide Respite/companionship, housekeeping, meal preparation, nutritional consulting, medication monitoring, personal care, errands/transportation as well as Alzheimer’s and Dementia and Palliative Care.

Careforce
6 Webster Court, Kentville, NS, B4N 1H2 1-866-966-1466
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https://www.careforce.ca
Careforce is a home health care agency, serving clients and their families from Windsor to Bridgetown. From assistance in caring for someone with Alzheimers to providing a helping hand while recovering from a hospital stay

Caregivers Nova Scotia
Valley Region
Phone: 902-680-8706
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https://caregiversns.org/
Caregivers Nova Scotia provides free programs, services, information and advocacy for unpaid friends and family giving care.

Senior Homecare by Angels Annapolis Valley
158 Commercial Street, Berwick
902-538-5577
www.seniorhomecarebyangels.com
Meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, shopping, walks, medication reminders, affordable hourly rate, hourly care, 24/7 multiple shift care, temporary or long term care, weekends & holidays, respite for family caregivers, rewarding companionship

VON Annapolis Valley
Victorian Order of Nurses is Canada's largest, national, not-for-profit, charitable home and community care organization. We offer more than 75 different homecare, personal support, and community services to enhance each client's quality of life. We provide them with the personal assistance and the support needed to make them comfortable in their own home
http://www.von.ca/en/site/annapolis

VON PROGRAMS:

Meal Programs

Meals on Wheels offers healthy, cooked meals delivered to your home on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Special dietary items are available, and the cost is $7.00 per a meal. For information on these programs contact Community Supports
1-800-411-9646
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http://www.von.ca/en/annapolis/service/meals-wheels

FROZEN FAVOURITES

Frozen Favorites offers a selection of healthy, frozen meals for pick-up or delivery. There are sixteen meals to choose from, and the cost is $6.00 per a meal, with a minimum requirement of three meals.
1-800-411-9646
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http://www.von.ca/en/annapolis/service/meals-wheels

ADULT DAY PROGRAM

The Adult Day Program (ADP) is a program offered out of Berwick on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The program is a full day and provides a safe environment for seniors with chronic illness, social isolation, and/or dementias. The program offers exercise, activities, entertainment and discussion, as well as providing caregivers with respite.

Berwick Adult Day
Western Kings Memorial Health Centre
121 Orchard St.
Berwick, NS B0P 1E0
Tel: 902-538-7844

http://www.von.ca/en/annapolis/service/adult-day-program

COMPANIONSHIP PROGRAMS

The VON offers a visiting program which connects you with a volunteer who shares interests and life experiences. You can meet one-on-one in person or over the phone, according to your preferences.

The VON also offers a free transportation program for transportation and assistance with shopping and other errands. Appointments are scheduled based on location and availability. Trips may be one-on-one or in groups of up to three people.

One-on-one visits can occur in-person or over the phone.

1-800-411-9646
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http://www.von.ca/en/annapolis/service/volunteer-visiting

Income Tax Preparation

**Please Note: Your local MLA’s or MP’s office may be able to direct you to a reliable (CRA vetted) to provide assistance.

Annapolis Valley Regional Library
Preparation for those with a simple tax situation. Clinics hosted by various library branches in the library at tax time.
www.valleylibrary.ca
Free

Canada Revenue Agency Tax Preparation Clinics
St. Joseph’s Church
48 Belcher Street, Kentville B4N 3X3
(902) 690-2194
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/vlntr/clncs/kentville-ns-eng.html#1693
Client must provide all forms and receipts. Appointments preferred

Nova Scotia Community College
Kingstec Campus
236 Belcher Street
Kentville, NS B4N 0A6
(902) 678-7341

Income

Canada Pension Plan
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement pension provides a monthly benefit to eligible applicants.

• You can apply for and receive a full CPP retirement pension at the age of 65 or receive it as early as the age of 60 with a reduction, or as late as the age of 70 with an increase.
• Standard age to begin receiving CPP retirement pension is when you reach the age of 65, which is the month after your 65th birthday.
• It can also begin the month after your 60th birthday at a reduced amount.
• CPP can be delayed in order to get a higher pension later.

Service Canada
P.O. Box 1687 Station Central B3J 3J4
1-800-277-9914
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp.html

Old Age Security (OAS)
The Old Age Security Program is a pension program through the Government of Canada.
• A monthly payment available to seniors aged 65 and older who meet the Canadian legal status and residence requirements.
• You must apply to receive it.
• In addition to this pension, there are three types of OAS benefits:
1. Guaranteed Income Supplement (live in Canada and have a low income)
2. Allowance (you are 60-64 years of age and your spouse or common-law partner is receiving the OAS pension and is eligible for the GIS)
3. Allowance for the Survivor (if you are 60-64 and you are widowed)

Service Canada
P.O. Box 1687 Station Central B3J 3J4
1-800-277-9914
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/old-age-security.html

Legal Services

Meals

Open Arms
32 Cornwallis Street, Kentville, NS
Call 902-365-3665 to find out when the meals are that week.

S.O.U.P. (Sharing Our Unsold Produce)
These are FREE community groups where people come together to help prepare food – for the community.

Help prepare soup of the week
Eat what you can and take what you need
Connect with peers in your area
Build your cooking skills

For More information Contact Sarah MacDonald (902) 691-1296
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https://kingsns.cmha.ca/programs-services/s-o-u-p/
www.facebook.com/SharingOurUnappreciatedProduce/

VON Annapolis Valley
Meals on Wheels
902-678-3415 1-800-411-9646
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www.von.ca/en/annapolis/service/meals-wheels
Meals on Wheels are delivered from Kingsport to Berwick on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Cost is $7.00/meal.

Frozen Favourites
902-678-3415 Ext: 2103. 1-800-411-9646
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www.von.ca/en/annapolis/service/meals-wheels
Frozen Favorites. $6.00/meal. Minimum of three meals a week.

Medical

Walk in Clinics (call ahead to confirm hours)

Eastern Kings Memorial Health Centre
23 Earnscliffe Ave. Wolfville, NS B3P 1X4
902-542-2266
Monday – Friday 5-9 pm
Sunday 10-5 pm

New Minas Medical/Walk-in Clinic
20 Silver Fox Avenue, New Minas, NS B4N 0E4
(Above Lawtons Pharmacy)
902-365-3883
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Western Kings Memorial Health Centre
121 Orchard Street, Berwick, NS B0P 1E0
902-538-3111
Monday – Friday 5-9 pm
Saturday 10-5 pm

Valley Regional Hospital
150 Exhibition Street, Kentville, NS
902-678-7381
Walk-in service always open.

Medical Information

Care Alert National
1-888-475-8595
Home of the Smart Dialer. Ideal for those who wish to remain longer in their own home or in a retirement residence. It can be programmed to dial up to 5 contacts, including 911.
http://www.carealertproducts.com

Care Link
1-866-876-7401
Helping older adults and people with disabilities remain independent by providing them with personal medical alarm pendants and other personal security technology.
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https://carelinkadvantage.ca

Family 1st Medical
8995 Commercial Street, New Minas, NS
(902)-681-0202
Their mission is to provide a full range of Respiratory and Medical/Mobility products to assist all those in need.
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https://www.family1st.ca

Health Equipment Loan Program
The Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP), also known as the Community Bed Loan Program, provides hospital-type beds to eligible Nova Scotians who need specialized beds in their homes.

The program is funded by the Department of Health and Wellness and administered through the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the Canadian Red Cross – Nova Scotia region. The loaned beds are delivered and assembled in the client’s home by the Canadian Red Cross – Nova Scotia Region.

There is no cost for specialized beds through the HELP/ Community Bed Loan Program.
Call Continuing Care, toll-free, at 1-800-225-7225 to arrange for an assessment from a Care Coordinator.
https://novascotia.ca/dhw/ccs/health-equipment.asp

Home Oxygen Services
The Home Oxygen Services Program is available to eligible Nova Scotians through the Department of Health and Wellness. This program funds oxygen equipment such as oxygen concentrators, portable oxygen tanks and other related supplies.
Call Continuing Care at 1-800-225-7225 to find someone in your area.
https://novascotia.ca/dhw/ccs/home-oxygen.asp

Live Well at Home
To help seniors live well at home, the province is providing programs and funding. There are a variety of supports, from taking care of daily needs like meal preparation to funding for a personal alert system.
This is a list of resources from the Nova Scotia government from home care to respite and equipment loans.
https://novascotia.ca/dhw/ccs/live-well-at-home.asp

Need a doctor?
Call 811 between 10am – 6pm Monday – Friday.
You can register that you are looking for a doctor. The form can also be completed online at: https://needafamilypractice.nshealth.ca

Red Cross
10 Pelton Drive, Kentville
(902) 678-0415 1 -877-356-3226
Services at this location:

Bed Loan Program - loans of home-use hospital beds to Nova Scotia residents with delivery, pick up and installation provided.

Short Term Health Equipment Loan Program allows people to return home from hospital earlier and gives independence and dignity to those in palliative care. Individuals can receive aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, bath seats, benches, commodes and toilet seats, crutches and canes, bed handles and other durable medical equipment.

Sleep Apnea Machines
The Lung Association of Nova Scotia refurbishes pre-owned Auto CPAP and BiPAP machines. To donate call 1-888-566-5864.
Used machines can also be dropped off at the Hantsport and Kingston Lions Clubs.
Also contact the Lung Association to get a refurbished machine if required.
https://ns.lung.ca/our-programs/sleep-apnea-refurbishment-program
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Wheelchair Community Loan Program
The Seniors Community Wheelchair Loan Program provides new and recycled wheelchairs (manual and/or electric) to eligible residents of Nova Scotia to support them in their homes and communities.
To determine if you qualify for the Seniors Community Wheelchair Loan Program call Continuing Care at the toll-free number, 1-800-225-7225, if you are eligible, an occupational or physiotherapist will arrange a time to meet with you to complete an assessment.
https://novascotia.ca/dhw/ccs/wheelchair-loan-program.asp

Municipal, Village and Town Offices

Berwick Town Hall
236 Commercial Street
902-538-8068
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
www.berwick.ca

Kentville Town Hall
354 Main St, Kentville, NS B4N 1K6
(902) 679-2500
http://kentville.ca

Municipality of the County of Kings
PO Box 100
87 Cornwallis Street Kentville NS B4N 3W3
902-678-6141
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http://www.county.kings.ns.ca
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm.

Wolfville Town Hall
359 Main St, Wolfville, NS B4P 1E1
(902) 542-5767
https://www.wolfville.ca

Village of Canning
977 J. Jordan Road, Canning
902-582-3768
Mon-Fri 9am-1pm
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https://canning.ca

Village of Greenwood
904 Central Avenue, Greenwood
902-765-8788
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https://www.greenwoodnovascotia.com
Mon-Fri 8am-1pm.

Village of Kingston
671 Main Street , Kingston
902-765-2800
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www.kingstonnovascotia.ca
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.

Village of Port Williams
1045 Main Street, PO Box 153 Port Williams, NS B0P 1T0
902-542-4411
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https://www.portwilliams.com

Recreation

For an up-to-date list of the fitness offerings in your area, contact your recreation department.

14 Wing Greenwood

Tel: 1-902-765-1494 ext 5341

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https://www.cafconnection.ca/Greenwood/Facilities/14-Wing-Fitness-Sports-Centre/F-S-Centre-NEWS.aspx

Berwick Recreation
(902) 538-8068
http://www.berwick.ca/contacts-recreation-community-development/

Canning Recreation
9845 Main Street
Canning NS B0P 1H0
PHONE: 902-582-2033
https://www.canningrecreation.com

Centreville Recreation
https://centreville-kings-county.com
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Gaspereau Recreation
https://www.facebook.com/GaspereauRec/

Kentville Recreation
Tel: (902) 679-2540
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http://kentville.ca/recreation/parks-rec/

Kings County Parks and Recreation
902-690-6124
http://www.countyofkings.ca/residents/pars/programs.aspx

Kingsport Recreation
http://kingsportfitnessandwellness.blogspot.com/
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Kingston Recreation
http://www.kingstonnovascotia.ca/recreation/
902-765-2800
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New Minas Recreation
https://www.newminas.com/recreation/programs
Phone: 902-681-6577

Port Williams Recreation
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902-698-9086
https://www.portwilliams.com/community/recreation

Wolfville Recreation
902-542-0368
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https://www.wolfville.ca/recreation.html

Woodville Recreation
http://www.woodville-kingscounty.ca/recreation/index.html

Social Clubs

Alton Fun Timers
902-678-3632
Meets on the 1^st Monday of each month from 1:30-3:00pm (except for summer months) Refreshments, guest speaker, games, show and tell.

Bethany's Active Seniors
902-678-6755.
Bethany Baptist Church, Aldershot Rd
A group that meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month. They start at 11:15, sit-down lunch, devotional and program.
*This club goes all summer.
Spring/ fall months, a group comes by bus from Evergreen Home to join them.

Canning Cornwallis New Horizons
902-678-2030
Meets weekly, each Wednesday at 1:30. There is a brief business meeting and games. On the last Wednesday, they meet at 12:00pm for potluck dinner and games.
*Does not meet during summer months.

Centreville 50-Plus Club
Centreville Community Hall
1951 Hwy 359, Centreville
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The 50-Plus Club meets at the Centreville Hall every Wednesday, 1:30 - 4:00 pm.
Cards, board games, and musical entertainment are enjoyed by all present. Topics related to the senior lifestyle are presented by guest speakers when available.
Members' birthdays are celebrated on the third Wednesday of the month.
New members are always welcome: bring a friend!

Fundy Shore New Horizons Group
902-538-7899
Harbourville
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Meets every Friday morning throughout fall/ winter months for “coffee clutches.”

Kentville New Horizons Club
350 Main Street, Kentville
902-678-4030
Recreational activities such as carpet bowling, cards, art sessions, or bingo. 50 years +.
Meets weekly, every Wednesday
Monday -carpet bowling
Tues – Art class from 1-4pm *Art show in April
Card parties - 1^st& 3^rd Saturday of each month.
Bingo -2nd and 4^th Friday – open to public.
$8.00 fee/year.

Kings County Seniors Citizens Council
902.678.1658
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Oversees all groups in Kings County who belong to the council (Wolfville, Morristown and New Minas 50+). Meets twice a year.

Kingston Area Seniors Association (KASA)
Meets at the Kingston Legion the second Wednesday of every month at 10:00am.
1^st Wed – Executive business meeting @ 10am
2^nd Wed - meeting with guest speakers @10am
2^nd/4^thFridays are games from 1:00 to 3:00pm
Kingston Legion, Veterans Lane
902-847-1772

Lockhartville Minas Waves New Horizons
902-684-9324
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Meets usually once a month at Lockhartville Hall. Last Monday of each month. Business meeting is the first of the month. Last Monday of month is potluck and program games and a guest speaker.

Morristown Mountain Peekers
902-538-3361
Meeting every 3rd Tuesday at 2:00pm of the month at the Morristown Community Center. Tuesdays at 1:30pm cards and dominos.
Visits at Fundy Villa once a month to play cards and have lunch.
Bus trip once a year.

New Minas 50+
902-681-1633
Meets every Wednesday from 1-4. Closed for summer months. Games and outings.

Wolfville Silver and Gold Club
902.681.8828 or 902.542.1838
Meets every Tuesday at the Wolfville Lions Club from 1:00- 4:00pm. The first Tuesday of the month is potluck and meeting. Games, movies and exercise.

Support Groups

Alzheimer’s Kentville Caregiver Support Group
AVH Chipman Building, 5 Chipman Drive, Kentville
1-800-611-6345
Third Monday of each month at 1:30.
http://alzheimer.ca/en/ns/We-can-help/Support/Support-group-meetings

Alzheimer’s Kings County Caregiver Support and Education Group
Eastern Kings Memorial Community Health Centre, Wolfville
1-800-611-6345
Second Wednesday of the month 6:30-8:30
http://alzheimer.ca/en/ns/We-can-help/Support/Support-group-meetings

Canadian Mental Health Association – Kings County Branch
440 Main Street, Kentville, NS B4N 1K8
902-679-7464
Offer weekly support groups on a variety of topics plus resources for other
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https://kingsns.cmha.ca/mental-health/find-help

Caregiver Support Group
Evergreen Nursing Home
665 Park Street, Kentville, NS
4^th Wednesday of each month
Times: 9:30-11:30

Caregiver Nova Scotia Support Network
Our support group offers a confidential, friendly atmosphere for you to discuss your experiences and receive helpful information in a supportive environment.
www.CaregiversNS.org
Kingston
1^st Thursday of each month from 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Sobey’s Community Room 720 Central Ave.
902‐680-8706 or 1‐877‐488‐7390
New Minas
2nd Thursday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
New Minas Baptist Church, External Building, 9453 Commercial St.
902‐680-8706 or 1‐877‐488‐7390

Diabetes Centre
150 Exhibition St. Kentville, NS B4N 5E3
902-679-1849
Monday to Friday: 7:00am - 4:00pm. Classes, skills and education. http://diabetescare.nshealth.ca/guidelines-resources/diabetes-centres/location-map/location_details/7?ajax=1

Friends in Bereavement Berwick
Western Kings Memorial Health Centre, Main Floor – VON Room
902-681-8239
Provides support for those who have experienced a loss through death. Meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of the month, 10am-12 noon
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http://ns.211.ca/service/10217542_9033014/support_group

Friends in Bereavement Kentville
Kentville Baptist Church 503 Main Street, Lower Parlour
Kentville, NS B4N 1L4
902-681-8239
Provides support for those who have experienced a loss through death. Meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 2pm-4pm.
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http://ns.211.ca/service/9033091_9033014/support_group?from=NDQuNjgxOTg2NiwtNjMuNzQ0MzEx

Living with Cancer Support Group (Kingston/Greenwood)
St.Mark's Protestant Chapel Annex
14 Wing Greenwood
902-765-6133 902-765-3055
Third Mon of every month 7pm-9pm. Except Jul/Aug.

Survivors of Abuse RECOVERING (SOAR)
902-679-7337 1-877-679-7627
We are a community-based peer counselling service for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
http://survivorsofabuserecovering.ca

Red Cross
10 Pelton Drive, Kentville
(902) 678-0415
https://www.redcross.ca

In partnership with first responders, emergency managers, public officials, and in collaboration with other voluntary sector organizations, the Canadian Red Cross may provide emergency and disaster services such as emergency lodging, reception and information, emergency food, emergency clothing, personal services and family reunification services. If you have been affected by a personal disaster, such as a house fire, contact us at 1-800-222-9597. Otherwise, contact your closest service location for general inquiries.

Transportation

Kings Point to Point
14 Aberdeen Street, Kentville
902-681-2846
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Transportation purposes include trips to hospital/medical appointments, to and from work or school and for everyday shopping/personal needs.
Cost: $10 to register for life. Your one-time, non-refundable fee and registration form can be dropped off at the office or presented to the drive on your first trip. You can get the form online at http://kppt.ca/ or can be picked up from the office or any of the drivers.
Trips rates are by km. Call the office for a quote.
Drives need to be booked at least 24 hours in advance during office hours.
http://kppt.ca

Kings Transit Authority
902-678-7310 or 1-888-546-4442
Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30 pm
www.kingstransit.ns.ca
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VON Transportation Program
902-678-3415 1-800-411-9646
Transportation and assistance with shopping/errands. Based on location and availability.

Volunteer

Kings Volunteer Resource Centre
To promote a quality of life in Kings County through the provision of services and information in support of volunteerism.
County Fair Mall, New Minas
902-678-1398
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www.kingsvolunteerresourcecentre.ca

Volunteer NS
Are you looking to volunteer or are an organization seeking volunteers? Volunteer Nova Scotia recently launched their volunteer matching website that connects volunteers and organizations across Nova Scotia. It is an easy to use, free, searchable database that allows volunteers to find the right opportunities in their communities and not-for-profit organizations, clubs or agencies to find the right volunteers.
https://www.volunteerns.ca
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