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Did you know?…….Eastern Charlotte has a ukulele group! They meet every Thursday afternoon at 1:30 at the Masonic Lodge in St George! We have every level of players. They also have a lot of fun!! Interesting tidbit… Why does everyone recommend piano as the ‘best first instrument’ for older adults? Because it’s visible, familiar, and culturally associated with serious music learning. But familiarity doesn’t equal accessibility. Here’s what they’re not telling you about piano as a first instrument after 60: Your left and right hands must do completely different things simultaneously. That hand independence is neurologically challenging when you’re learning music fundamentals for the first time. It’s not about coordination—it’s about your brain building new pathways while also managing motor control. You’re reading two clefs at once (treble and bass), each with different note positions. It’s like reading two languages simultaneously. Most beginners find this overwhelming before they’ve even touched the keys. The financial commitment is significant: $500+ for a decent digital piano, thousands for acoustic. That’s a hefty investment before you know if you’ll enjoy playing music. Progress feels slow because you’re drilling scales and theory for months before playing recognizable songs. Many people quit before experiencing the joy of actually making music. Piano isn’t a bad instrument. It’s a bad first instrument for most older adults. What works better? An instrument that removes these barriers entirely while teaching the same musical fundamentals—rhythm, melody, harmony, chord progressions. That’s why the ukulele consistently ranks highest in student retention for adult beginners. Not because it’s ‘easier’—because it removes unnecessary obstacles between you and making music.

It’s almost time!!! There are still some spots available for the FREE NBCC Saint Andrews Campus, Industrial Electrical program Christmas lights initiative!! Give the office a call at 506-408-0041 if you are a senior living in Saint Andrews or know of a senior who would love to have a little warmth and sparkle this holiday season. If you live a little outside of town limits, please reach out to us at the office to see if there is capacity to add you to the list. The deadline to have your name added to the list is by 4pm this Wednesday, January 3rd.

Thank you, Vicki Hogarth and CHCO Television for the segment featuring Charlotte County Seniors Resource Centre’s partnership with NBCC Saint Andrews Campus. Electrical program students and instructor Aaron Collier are at the ready to install and take-down Christmas lights for seniors in Saint Andrews. If you know of a senior who would love to add some sparkle and warmth to their home for the season, reach out to us at 506-408-0041 or email office@charlottecountyseniors.ca🥰

Thank you, Vicki Hogarth and CHCO Television for the segment featuring Charlotte County Seniors Resource Centre’s partnership with NBCC Saint Andrews Campus. Electrical program students and instructor Aaron Collier are at the ready to install and take-down Christmas lights for seniors in Saint Andrews. If you know of a senior who would love to add […]

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NBCC Christmas decorating program looking for seniors – CHCO TV26 Check out the link to the website of CHCO Television /The Courier NBCC Christmas decorating program looking for seniors – CHCO TV26 which features Nathalie Sturgeon’s interview of our very own Emma Keech, Senior Resource Manager. This is the 2nd year for the NBCC St. […]

Do you know of a senior in St. Andrews who would like to have Christmas lights installed for the upcoming season? This is a free partnership with Charlotte County Seniors Resource Centre and the NBCC electrical program, St. Andrews campus. Electrical students will work along with their instructor for the install and takedown of lights. If you are interested or know of a senior who would like the electrical elves to add some sparkle and warmth to their home, email office@charlottecountyseniors.ca or give us a call at 506-408-0041.

Do you know of a senior in St. Andrews who would like to have Christmas lights installed for the upcoming season? This is a free partnership with Charlotte County Seniors Resource Centre and the NBCC electrical program, St. Andrews campus. Electrical students will work along with their instructor for the install and takedown of lights. […]

Please join cellist Emily Kennedy and guitarist Steven Peacock for a program of 20th- and 21st-century works for cello and classical guitar drawn from a number of European and New World traditions.

Please join cellist Emily Kennedy and guitarist Steven Peacock for a program of 20th- and 21st-century works for cello and classical guitar drawn from a number of European and New World traditions. The concert will take place at the Wesley United Church (77 William St. in St. Andrews) at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 8th. […]

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