The focus of Comox Valley Senior Support Society is on providing non-medical and non-clinical supports and programs for vulnerable seniors.
We help to alleviate social isolation and loneliness, provide support for caregivers, and help seniors to gain access to information and resources. The majority of our front line work is done by an amazing and dedicated group of volunteers, most of them seniors themselves. This work is supported by two part time staff.
We are a proud co-host of The Grand Parade 2019 in the Comox Valley. We are walking to highlight the incredible strengths, abilities and resources that senior volunteers bring to a community. We are walking to heighten the profile of senior serving organizations. We are walking to highlight the needs of elders who are living with challenging situations and who need some extra supports to cope better.
Join TGP 2019. Help us to help them!
Glacier View Lodge is home to 101 people, largely seniors, needing 24 hr. professional health care. We also support seniors & caregivers living in the Comox Valley through Adult Day Program, Respite, and Community Bathing. Like the CV Senior Support Team, we strive to eliminate loneliness, helplessness and boredom for those who live with us or attend our outreach programs.
Glacier View Lodge is thrilled to be partnering with the CV Senior Support Program in this 1st annual Grand Parade to raise awareness of the needs of seniors.
Our bathing room serves both residents and community clients who need a relaxing and safe way to bathe. We have three different styles of tubs, enabling us to support people with different physical needs.
Three years ago the community helped us to replace one of our specialty tubs; this year we need to replace another. Please help us to help our seniors!
Glacier View Lodge ~ It Feels Like Home
Pamela Willis Society Manager
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email comoxvalley@thegrandparade.org
Liz Friis Dir, Resident Lifestyle & Community Programs
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email comoxvalley@thegrandparade.org
Royal Canadian Legion Courtenay Branch # 17
367 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 2J1
Between 11:00 and 1:00 pm a warm, light meal will be served to all walkers and volunteers.
Registration opens at 9:00 am
All walkers must check-in at registration upon arrival
Walkers 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Pets are not permitted at The Grand Parade, except for approved and trained service animals.
For those who chose to pay the non-refundable registration fee, the early bird cost of $25 applies until Sunday, May 26th. Beginning May 27th, the optional registration fee increases to $40.
Have questions?
Route marshalls, rest stop attendants, and sweep vehicle drivers will be available for support along the route.
Keep an eye on the expected weather. Your safety is paramount.
If there are weather warnings, we'll celebrate indoors.
Start and finish will be at the Courtenay legion on Cliffe Ave.