News – Bay Seniors

Using Social Media

December 29, 2020

As we all continue to adapt to staying in touch with family and friends through fewer and smaller in-person gatherings, being able to get together

Bay Seniors Members share Christmas memories

November 27, 2020

Some of our members generously shared some charming Christmas memories on video for a one-hour Facebook Live show, kicking off Christmas in the Bay on

Bay kids asked to make cards to add to Bay Seniors Christmas Gift Bags

November 25, 2020

The Bay Seniors Association is inviting local children and teens to assemble and personalize Christmas cards for local seniors. The cards will be included with

Saturday Sparkle: jewellery for sale by Bay Seniors on Facebook

November 17, 2020

Thanks to our wonderfully generous association and community members, we’ve already received lots of jewellery donations as a result of the stories in the November

Help make Christmas merrier with Bay Seniors tote bags

November 16, 2020

Can you help us fill around 75 Christmas gift bags for seniors in our area? Bay Seniors fabric tote bags are being filled with items

Have your say about affordable housing

October 22, 2020

The lack of affordable rental housing in St. Margaret’s Bay is a serious ongoing problem. You are invited to share your views on this important

Flu shot more important than ever this year

October 16, 2020

Even if an annual flu shot isn’t part of your usual self-care routine, this is the year it absolutely should be, says Dr. Robert Strang,

Lions Club medical equipment lending program

October 13, 2020

The St. Margaret’s Bay Lions Club has an extensive collection of medical equipment it’s eager to lend out to Bay residents as needed. One happy

Bay Seniors Friendly Neighbour Program offers free grocery and Rx delivery to eligible residents

April 8, 2020

The Seniors Association of St. Margaret’s Bay is ready to help community members who are presently not able to go out to get their groceries,

What Bay Businesses are Offering During COVID-19, and more!

April 4, 2020

We know it isn’t business as usual for either customers or businesses during these COVID-19 days, but it’s wonderful to see how many Bay businesses

Suggested COVID-19 safety for neighbourhood deliveries

April 2, 2020

Below, in response to requests received to share these, are the safety protocol the Seniors Association of St. Margaret’s Bay uses to provide delivery assistance

Practical help during the COVID-19 outbreak

March 19, 2020

Bay Seniors now offers Friendly Neighbour program Need help getting groceries or other necessities? Contact us! The Bay Seniors Association is working to connect residents

Your tax questions answered by CRA: January meeting follow-up

February 15, 2020

Now that they aren’t available in post offices, where can we order paper copies of tax guides or forms?Orders placed for the 2019 Income tax

UPDATE: CANCELLED – Bay Expo registration for exhibitors and vendors now open

February 13, 2020

UPDATE: Due to COVID-19, Bay Expo 2020 has been cancelled. Read more here. Bay Expo is accepting registrations for area businesses, crafters and not-for-profits to

Bay Area loses ‘community catalyst’

January 9, 2020

Doug Poulton and his wife Sandra (above) during the time they owned the White Sails Bakery. Doug Poulton, the inspiration behind many community activities in

Roseanne Burke, Dementia Care Consultant from Keji Consulting

Use music, dance and poems to connect to people living with Alzheimer’s Disease

December 15, 2019

Roseanne Burke (above), a Dementia Care Consultant from Keji Consulting, joined us for our November meeting. Dementia is an umbrella term that includes Alzheimer’s Disease.

Learn how Bay Seniors is serving the Bay and how you can help

November 27, 2019

For the past ten years, Bay Seniors volunteers have contributed in many ways to the lives of seniors and all residents of the broader St.

Beautiful temples – but watch out for landmines

November 18, 2019

MEMBER STORY – Joan Redmond I think I was born with the ‘Travel Bug’, and I know that I acquired it from my mother. She

Recycling expert provides the answers on ‘what goes where’

November 11, 2019

Loren Horwich, Local Waste Educator at Divert NS, joined us at our October monthly meeting to talk about recycling in HRM. We learned that in

Fall Prevention Month

November 9, 2019

Did you know… Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians 20-30% of seniors experience one or more falls each year Falls are

Forget the war – let’s get married

October 11, 2019

MEMBER STORY – Neil Everton & Halina St James A chance encounter in the Jordanian desert during the first Gulf War led to a lot

Healthy Gut – Healthy Brain

October 9, 2019

Professor Tara Perrot (right) and dietitian Edie Shaw-Ewald talked at our September meeting about the connection between a healthy gut and a healthy brain. Tara

It’s Media Literacy Week!

October 7, 2019

Break the fake: four tips to help you tell what’s true online Do you feel like you don’t know who to trust on mainstream or

October Newsletter

October 2, 2019

Our October newsletter is now available! Click the cover image below to view or download. IN THIS ISSUE: We’re looking for volunteers Ten foods for

It’s handy and fun: don’t miss out on grocery bus service

September 11, 2019

In partnership with Bay Rides, Bay Seniors provides a weekly Grocery Bus Service. It’s a great service – and a great chance to be of