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Recreation

Advanced Health + Sports Clinic: Parksville

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5-100 Lombardy Street
, Parksville, BC, v9p0g4
Phone: (250) 586-8556
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Camp Goodtimes

Camp Goodtimes provides a safety-focused, medically supervised, fun and recreational experience for children and teens affected by cancer and their families.more info

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Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon
565 W 10th Ave
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J4
Local: (604) 675-7141
Toll-Free: 1-800-663-2524 ext. 7141
Fax: (604) 675-7124
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Cycle for Health

GNCC promotes cycling as a tool to make a positive change for people with mental and physical health issues. Using cycling as a therapy as part of a ‎Wellness Recovery Action Plan, has had great success. Regular bike riding has proven to be effective with mental health conditions such as depression, stress and anxiety. We encourage any individual that would want to join us for regular rides to contact us. GNCC is looking to partner with local health organizations and professionals.more info

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Greater Nanaimo Cycling Coalition
Box 441, Station A
, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5L3
Phone: (778) 269-5642
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Parks, Recreation & Culture

Families with limited income can apply for a LEAP card which entitles family members to a 50% course fee discount (to a maximum of $40) for 4 courses per year. All participants will be issued a swim/skate/gym pass for 50 free admissions throughout the year.more info

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Nanaimo, BC
Phone: (250) 756-5200
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Seniors Connect Centre

The Seniors Connect Centre is a place for adults aged 55 years or older that promotes independence, personal enrichment and an enhanced quality of life through social engagement. more info

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Seniors Connect
150 Wallace Street
, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5B1
Phone: (250) 591-2924
Phone: 250.754.3331 x 203
Fax: (250) 753-0268
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Seniors Resource Directory

Information and resource directory for Seniors in Nanaimo A supplement to the Nanaimo News Bulletin.more info

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777 Poplar Street
, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 2H7
Phone: (250) 753-3707
Fax: (250) 753-0788
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Transitions Youth Withdrawal Management & Supportive Residential Program

The Transitions Program provides Withdrawal Management and Supportive Recovery for youth ages 13-19 who would like to take a break from using substances. This is an opportunity to step away from their current living situation (and related stressors) and create a different day-to-day routine. more info

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NARSF Programs Ltd., Transitions
300 Terminal Avenue
, Downtown, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5B1
Intake Line: (250) 714-8167
Transitions Program Manager: (250) 714-8010
Fax: (250) 754-1605
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