Posts by Julia McCaig
Reflections on Aging
“Reflections” takes place 4 times this fall on alternate Thursdays. Please join us in Collins Hall from 1:30 to 3:00 pm on October 2, 16, 30 and November 13. Reading material and refreshments are provided. Come once, twice or for all four. Join moderators, Maureen Witney (Caring Circle) and Tina Nielsen (Bowen Librarian), in starting…
Read MoreMovie Under the Stars Sponsored by the Community Medical Clinic
August 11, 2014 – come and visit our Facebook page for details!
Read MoreRobust Response to Mental Health Survey
The Undercurrent – May 9, 2014 The Caring Circle is pleased to report that there was such a robust response to our mental health survey. We would like to thank those who attended the Forum and also thank those who filled out the survey. Based on the answers to the survey, we have decided to…
Read MoreLending a Hand to Bowen Paramedics
Dear Editor, On February 15th I had to go to hospital by ambulance because of a leg injury. I was fortunate to have the capable assistance of two Bowen ambulance attendants. Enroute, because of my interest in Caring Circle, I was curious about what we as an organization could do to support the Ambulance Service.…
Read MoreHand Workshop – Saturday, April 12 – 10am – noon Note: Location Change to Collins Hall
Occupational Therapist, Winnie Sin & Physiotherapist, Sandy Logan Hands up, everyone! Who has stiffness in the thumbs and fingers? Who has a problem with Tennis elbow or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Physiotherapist, Sandy Logan and Occupational Therapist, Winnie Sin are pleased to present a Hand workshop on April 12, 2014. We will be discussing the treatment…
Read MoreClinging to the Rock – Mental Health Support on Bowen
Mental Health Support on Bowen April 2 at 7 p.m. at Collins Hall Caring Circle is hosting an evening Clinging to the Rock of information and discussion about mental health and wellness including support options and local resources. The evening will be facilitated by five mental health professionals. This forum will focus on issues around…
Read MoreTake Care of the Girls
Colleen O’Neil was recently involved in a surprise gathering of ladies at a lingerie store in Vancouver to make a video encouraging women to participate mammography screening. The message is – if you’re a woman 50 or over, have a mammogram every 2 years. Here is the full video, which has aired, in part, on…
Read MoreEarly Mammography Saved Our Lives
By Meribeth Deen – Editor, Bowen Island Undercurrent March 13, 2014 When the BC Cancer agency approached Colleen O’Neil to get her friends together to film a commercial about mammograms, she responded positively, and invited her friends to meet her at Diane’s Lingerie shop in Vancouver. The premise was a party to support women who’d…
Read MoreMaking a Life Saving Shock Accessible
By Meribeth Deen – Bowen Island Undercurrent Feb 10, 2014 at 11:00 AM First Aid instructor and former paramedic Amanda Ockeloen’s first rule of emergency response comes down to thinking ahead and formulating a plan ahead of time. As one of the leaders of Bowen Island’s Sun Run group, not only does she carry basic…
Read MoreCouncil Hears Competing Visions for Development of Lot #2
By Meribeth Deen Bowen Island Undercurrent Jan 30, 2014 at 1:00 PM On Monday, Council heard from both the theatre community and the gymnastics community about potential uses of community lands in Snug Cove. Another perspective, brought to council in the form of a letter written by the Bowen Island Caring Circle, was put on…
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