Celebrate seniors in the Comox Valley this October 1
Published 7:00 am Sunday, September 20, 2026
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The Government of Canada has designated October 1 to acknowledge the contributions older adults have made, and continue to make, to our families, communities and society.
Senior Support North Vancouver Island (SSNVI) encourages everyone to take a moment to celebrate, honour and support the seniors in our lives and in our community. SSNVI and their dedicated team of volunteers – many of them seniors themselves – have been supporting seniors in Campbell River through the Better at Home Program since 2024 and in the Comox Valley since 1997.
Their programs help seniors stay independent at home and socially connected through friendly visits, transportation assistance, grocery shop assistance, light housekeeping, assistance with forms and referrals to government programs, support groups and more.
“It’s easy to forget that today’s seniors were innovators, leaders and care-givers in their younger days. They had full, interesting lives, and many still do. When we take the time to truly see and hear them, it can be incredibly rewarding and enriching,” says Dayna Forsgren, SSNVI Executive Director. “Getting to know our seniors, who they are and the experiences they have lived, often leads to rewarding long term friendships.”
It’s easy to celebrate, honour and support seniors.
Visit, call or connect with a senior in your life, say ‘hello’ and make time for a chat. Offer to help a senior with a chore or an errand. Become a volunteer with Senior Support North Vancouver Island. You can brighten a seniors’ life, and your own, by providing friendly visits, transportation or other services. Download the North Island Seniors Resource Guide at ssvni.ca.
Assignments are flexible to suit your schedule. For more information about volunteer opportunities with the caring, dynamic team at SSNVI, visit their website at ssnvi.ca or call Ann at 250-202-3374.