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Horizon’s Seniors Health program is partnering with Zoomers in Balance to offer quarterly education sessions for seniors online! The first virtual session is on Feb. 19, 2026 at 1 p.m AST. and is titled: Cognition and Aging: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Protect your Brain. This talk will be offered by Dr. Patrick Feltmate, a Horizon geriatrician. All seniors are welcome to tune in! To sign up, visit: https://forms.gle/4uhjaeqkup4yUWVEA

Horizon’s Seniors Health program is partnering with Zoomers in Balance to offer quarterly education sessions for seniors online!The first virtual session is on Feb. 19, 2026 at 1 p.m AST. and is titled:Cognition and Aging: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Protect your Brain.This talk will be offered by Dr. Patrick Feltmate, a Horizon […]

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.

Did you know that Charlotte County Seniors Resource Centre/Nursing Home Without Walls can help seniors apply for a Property Tax Allowance?! It is even possible to have backdating of prior years. Reach out to any of our Community Coordinators to find out more!

Did you know that Charlotte County Seniors Resource Centre/Nursing Home Without Walls can help seniors apply for a Property Tax Allowance?! It is even possible to have backdating of prior years. Reach out to any of our Community Coordinators to find out more: Carole Davidson – St. Stephen/St. Andrews – 506-469-4984 Amanda Scott – Eastern […]

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. […]

‼️Fundraiser, please share‼️ We have had the wonderful privilege of having third year UNB LPN-BN bridge program students with us as part of their community clinical placement! You may have met them at our recent Seniors Expo. 😊 Our team at Charlotte County Seniors Resource Centre is passionate about providing support to seniors 55+ who wish to continue living independently in their own homes. Our community-based organization provides access to resources, support services, essential equipment such as canes, walkers, sock donners, and other mobility aids to help improve safety and quality of life for our valued seniors across Charlotte County and the Fundy Isles. These awesome UNB students, Jaydn and Christie are hosting an equipment drive Thursday, November 13th in various locations across Charlotte County to help grow our list of equipment as part of our free loan program. If you have gently used/safe equipment that you are looking to donate, please come see the ladies!! Please see their flyer for more information. We thank you!

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