ARMSTRONG - Town Office ...............................................................................250-546-3023

ENDERBY - Village Office ......................................................... .........................250-838-7230

KELOWNA - City Hall ..........................................................................................250-469-8500

Keremeos - Town Office .....................................................................................250-499-5225

LAKE COUNTRY ..................................................................... ............................250-766-5650

LUMBY - Village Office ........................................................................................250-547-6962

MERRITT - Town Office ..........................................................................................250-378-4224

OK FALLS - Reginal District ............................................................................ 250-492-0237

OLIVER - Town Office .......................................................................................250-485-6200

OSOYOOS - Town Office ..................................................................................250-495-6515

PEACHLAND - Town Office ............................................................................. 250-767-2647

PENTICTION - City Hall ........................................................................................250-490-2400

SUMMERLAND - Town Office ......................................................................... 250-494-6451

VERNON - City Hall ...........................................................................................250-545-1361

WEST KELOWNA - WESTBANK .......................................................................778-797-1000

REGIONAL DISTRICT

Central Oanagan.................................................................................... ..........250-763-4918

Columbia Shuswap.............................................................................. ................250-832-8194

North Okanagan .................................................. ................................. .............250-550-3700

Okanagan-Similkameen......................................................................... ............250-492-0237

HOSPITALS & HEALTH CENTRES

Ashcroft Health Site

700 Elm Street, Ashcroft  V0K 1A0  -  453-2211

Barriere Community Health Centre

4537 Barriere Town Rd., Barriere V0E 1E0  -  672-9731

Chase & District Health Centre

825 Thompson, Chase  V0E 1M0 -  679-3312

Kelowna General Hospital

2268 Pandosy Street  V1Y 1T2  -  862-4000

Logan Lake Health Centre

PO Box 1000, 5 Beryl Drive,

Logan Lake  V0K 1W0 -   523-9414

Nicola Valley Health Care

3451 Voght Street, Merritt  V1K 1C6 -  378-2242

Penticton Regional Hospital

550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton   V2A 3G6  -  492-4000

Royal Inland Hospital

311 Columbia Street, Kamloops  V2C 2T1  -  374-5111

South Okanagan General Hospital

7139  362nd Avenue, Oliver  V0H 1T0 -  498-5000

Vernon Jubilee Hospital

2101  32nd Street, Vernon V1T 5L2 -  545-2211

Shuswap Lake General Hospital

610  10th Street, Salmon Arm  V1E 4N6  -  833-3600

BC CEAS (Center for Elder Advocacy and Support)

Promote and encourage development of local services and advocacy to support and assist seniors who have been abused. M-F 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 411 Dunsmuir Street,

Vancouver  V6B 1X4

 1-866-437-1940

(emerg. Victim Link 1-800-563-0808) ... www.bcceas.ca

Penticton & District Community Resources Society

Making a difference in the community since 1966

330 Ellis Street., Penticton, BC, V2A 4L7

   492-5814  

SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(Tentative for 2009)

Mission Statement:  To help identify and bring forward recommendations and suggestions to Council on how best to provide ways to respond to the needs of the seniors in Penticton; to monitor City programs and policies to ensure the needs of seniors are always considered. Contact:

The City of Penticton, c/o Clerks Department

171 Main Street, Penticton V2A 5A9

490-2406

Summerland  -  NeighbourLink

‘Need help?  NeighbourLink is a Christian volunteer organization that tries to help people with a minimum of fuss and red tape, providing practical assistance wherever 

possible

250-404-4673

PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE

Present Programs - berevement support 

1 on 1 couselling - computer literacy - falls prevention - nutricious meals - Red Cross Loan Cupboard - Tai Chi - Wellness Circle - Teen Volunteer Program 

AGING IN PLACE - transportation (volunteer drivers) - companionship - phone support/community policing-housing info. - resource contact info for domestic help & home maintenance

Social & Recreational - Active Sage (fitness course for 80+ and includes snack) - Monday Morning Coffee -Painting with Pete - Intergenerational Program (linking seniors and young people from Peachland Elementary -Christmas Choir/concerts - Centennial project: the harmony tree mosaic)

New Initiatives for 2008 - 2009 - MedWatch - Senior Mentorship - Speaker Series (target ages: 55-70)

4426 5th St., Peachland  V0H 1X6

767-0141

www.peachlandwellnesscentre.org

WESTSIDE HEALTH NETWORK

Promote and enhance senior’s wellness through information and referral, education and social programs on the Westside and in the Peachland area. The network provides trained volunteers who visit lonely or isolated seniors, a transportation program for those unable to use the public transit system, a community service directory, Medwatch program and computer training. In partnership with Interior Health, and United Way Member agency.

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

768-3305

THE 30K CLUB

The 30K Club was launched by Kelowna’s Gospel Mission in the last year, and is our ongoing monthly giving program through which the community donates $30 per month for transitional and recovery homes.

259 B Leon Ave. Kelowna BC V1Y 7N3

763-3737 ext. 207

826-3737

ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES 

FREE THRIFT STORE Provides free all  items of clothing for Babies,Children,Women & Men 

There is also bedding, dishes and more 

130 Gerstmar Road, Kelowna

860-5096

KELOWNA COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Provide information on and referral to community and social services, publish directory of community services, deliver volunteer based services, 24 hour crisis intervention services, family and children volunteer services, income assistance advocacy, and lay counseling.

(emergency - Crisis Line -  763-9191)

120-1735 Dolphin Ave., Kelowna  V1Y 8A6  -   763-8008

255 Lawrence Avenue, Kelowna  V1Y 6L2 -  763-8058

KELOWNA & DISTRICT SAFETY COUNCIL

Holds Senior Driver Refresher courses regularly throughout the valley.  Learn to build a safety cushion around your car.  Ask about our many other programs. 

PO Box 2416 Stn R, Kelowna

V1X 6A5 – 395 Hartman Rd, Kelowna

(just north of Rutland Seniors)

765-3163

SENIORS OUTREACH SERVICES SOCIETY

Non-profit society providing services & programs for seniors. • volunteer visiting program for lonely and isolated seniors • telephone assurance program • seniors’ peer counselling program • resource and referral centre • advocacy • education/prevention on elder abuse • other supports and services

202-1889 Springfield Rd, Kelowna V1Y 5V5

861-6180

3402  27th Avenue, Vernon V1T 1S1 

545-3717

103-540 Seymour St., Kamloops V2C 2G8

828-0600

INDEPENDENT LIVING VERNON

ILV provides information about community services and government programs; free computer & Internet access; Issues Disabled Parking Placards to qualified applicants upon receipt of completed application (doctor’s approval required).

107-3402 27th Avenue, Vernon  V1T 1S1

545-9292     1-877-288-1088

www.ilvernon.ca

SENIORS INFORMATION(Social Planning Council) RESOURCE BUREAU

Our purpose is to provide a central resource centre in order to assist seniors, their families, caregivers and the community to access services, which enables seniors to maintain an independent life style. Mon - Thurs 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

3205 31st Avenue, Vernon  V1T 2H2

558-0040

 www.canwehelpyou.ca 

SENIORS RESOURCE & INFO CENTER

Resource, information and referral centre for Salmon Arm and surrounding areas.

320A 2nd Ave. N.E., Salmon Arm  V1E 1H1

832-7000

CENTRE FOR SENIORS INFORMATION

“To Provide Information, Referral, and Resources to

Seniors in our Community & District. To establish and maintain an Information and Referral Network to Seniors, Service Providers, Government & the General Public. To create community awareness of information services. To Advocate on behalf of all seniors in our Community.”

25-700 Tranquille Road (Northhills Mall) – M-F  9:30-4

Kamloops, BC  V2B 3H9

554-4145

FOOD BANKS

ARMSTRONG

Community Services Centre 

(Boys & Girls Club)

Provides emergency food supplies for needy clients in the community.  Hampers monthly & at Christmas.  Good Food Box - $12 per month by mid-month.

3459 Pleasant Valley Rd, Box 332  V0E 1B0

546-3465

Kalmoops Food Bank

Drop off or donations 8-4 M-F. Hampers 12-3  M-F, Families Days M,W,F, Singles and Couples Tue.& Thur.  Some adjustments to services, call for more info.

171 Wilson St., Box 1513 Stn Main, Kalmoops V2C 6L8

76-2252

www.kamloopsfoodbank.org

KELOWNA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK SOCIETY

Volunteers Welcomed.

Hours:  8:00 am - 4:00 pm – (donations) 

Toddlers & “pregnant families” - Fridays 9-11 Only 

8:30 - 11:00 am  Mon. - Thurs. – Families

11:30 - 1:00 pm  Mon. - Thurs. – Singles & Couples

1265 Ellis Street, Kelowna   V1Y 1Z7

763-7161

LAKE COUNTRY FOOD ASSISTANCE SOCIETY

Mon – 9 - 12, Wed. – 9 - 4, Thurs – 9 - 12

3130 Berry Road, Winfield  V4V 1V2

766-0125

LUMBY

1:00 - 2:00 pm  Second Wednesday of the month, must call in by 5:00 pm of the day before pickup.

1879 Vernon Road, Lumby  V0E 2G0

547-2225

MERRITT

Nicolavalley & District Food Bank 

2026 Quilchena Ave., Box 2719, Merritt, BC  V1K 1B8

Tues. & Wed. 10 am - 1 pm, Thurs. 10 am - 12 noon

378-2282

OLIVER

9:00 - 11 am – Wed, closed 2nd last Wed of each month

located on 93rd Street, behind drugstore

Contact: ........ (10 - 4 M-F  phone available)

535-0566

OSOYOOS

Cactus Centre

Contact: Lil Forshaw

 495-5038

PEACHLAND

10:00 - 11:30 am – 2nd Saturday of every month

Contact: Judy

767-3312

PENTICTON

8:30 am - 4:00 pm – Mon to Fri -- closed 11:45-1:00 pm

2399 South Main (old Honda Bldg) V2A 5J1

492-4788

SUMMERLAND

Call 8:00 am - Noon on Tuesday to make appointment

Basement of United Church

488-2099

VERNON

9:30 am - 12:00 noon – Monday - Friday

3303  32 Ave, Vernon  V1T 2M7

549-4111

WESTBANK

5:30 - 7:30 pm – Wednesday evening

David & Faith Lanthier

768-1559

OKANAGAN REGIONAL LIBRARIES

LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS

1430 KLO Road

THOMPSON NICOLA

Regional District Library System

www.tnrdlib.bc.ca 

Kamloops   100-465 Victoria Street   - 372-5145

North  Kamloops   795 Tranquille Rd.   - 554-1124

Bookmobile .....(admin)  300-465 Victoria St   - 374-8866

Kamloops Library & readers home services .. 372-5145

Ashcroft   201 Brink Street   - 453-9042

Barriere   4511 Barriere Town Road   - 672-5811

Blue River   829 Cedar Street   - 673-8235

Cache Creek   1390 Quartz Road   - 457-9953

Chase   614 Shuswap Avenue   - 679-3331

Clearwater   422 Murtle Crescent   - 674-2543

Clinton   1506 Tingley Street   - 459-7752

Logan Lake   70-150 Opal Drive   - 523-6745

Lytton   121 4th Street   - 455-2521

Merritt   1691 Garcia Street   - 378-4737

Savona   60 Savona Street .  - 373-2666

OTHER LIBRARIES

Penticton Public Library

785 Main Street, Penticton   - 770-7781

Okanagan College Library

7000  College Way, Vernon V1B 2N5   - 545-7291 ext. 2247

SENIOR CITIZEN COUNSELORS

Volunteer workers, to aid senior citizens with concerns • chief role is to put you in touch with agencies or persons who can meet your special needs • your confidentiality is respected • turn to someone in own age group for information • assistance with variety of government forms, including simple income tax forms.

Kelowna

Eileen Schuh (North/Rutland) .  - 860-4869

Peter Thompson (Kelowna Central)  - 764-7472

Peachland & Westside Carl Bertholm  - 768-7853

(for further info call volunteer services – 868-7707)

Lake Country

Anne Robinson  - 766-5437

Gisela Harding   - 766-4938

Enderby

Garnie Strahl   - 838-2258

Salmon Arm

Nan Prittie, Elizabeth Foster, (c/o Fletcher Park Seniors Centre)

832-7000

Kamloops

Robert Perry  - 376-9691