Mature Islanders Living Actively in Community

A group of Quadra Islanders has continued to work toward establishing a lively support network and forum for mature islanders who would like to increase their fun factor and explore means of increasing spirited involvement in the social fabric of the island. We have had 3 interesting meetings at the Quadra Community Centre and have applied to function under the umbrella of the Quadra Recreation Society.

If you are interested in getting to know your adult neighbours better through social interaction, and/or if you have time to volunteer some of your time and effort to support some islanders who may have special needs, you might like to help us plan our group’s future. We have made some plans to begin a meals-on-wheels type of program for the benefit of islanders who could use this support, and we will be needing volunteers for this project. We have also had some conversations related to the need for affordable and appropriate housing for seniors who would like to be able to remain on Quadra. Quite a few recreational activities and learning opportunities are in the planning stages.

Volunteers who would be able to lead groups in activities such as dancing of various types, singing, exercising, games and other enjoyable group activities and skills please call Annie Strong at 285-2885.

Our next meeting will be held at the QCC, Rm. #1 on Aug. 13 – 9:30-11:30. Coffee will be available. Although this will be the 4th in a series of formative meetings, new people and new ideas are most welcome.

Whether you can or cannot make the August meeting, mark these dates on your calendar and come out to the main hall of the Community Centre and share a bag lunch with other Quadra Islanders:
Monday Sept. 17 noon
Monday Oct. 15 noon
Monday Nov. 19 noon
Monday Dec. 17 noon
Lunch will be followed by other activities in the hall which will be available until 3:00 on these days. For those interested in helping with the organizational details, a business meeting will be held on each of these days in Rm. #1 from 11:00 until noon.

There will be no fee charged to join this group; however group participants who can afford the expense are encouraged to join the Quadra Recreation Society through a $20 lifetime donation. In addition, Community Centre rental fees will be paid through a donation box which will be available at the monthly bag lunches, activities (which may be at different times) and meetings. Loonie or twonie donations are expected to cover the space rentals, and regular financial reporting will be done in the business meetings.

If you would like more information, please contact Wayne at 285-3264 or Lynda at 285-3205