Events

Workshops, programs and events 

May-June

Artful connections

When:

  • Halifax: May 3, 10-12, Northwood Halifax Campus (2615 Northwood Terrace)
  • Shubenacadie: May 10, 10-12, After Trauma Empowerment Network (2836 Highway 2)
  • Pictou: June 13, 1-3, Pictou Library Community Room (99 Water street)
  • Dartmouth: June 21, 1-3, Northwood Dartmouth Campus (130 Eileen Stubbs Ave. Burnside, Suite 6)

Facilitators: Hetty van Gurp and Tracey Hawthorne

To register, please send your name, contact number and workshop location you wish to attend to this email: info@caregiversns.org.

Join us for a 2-hour creative workshop for dementia caregivers.

This workshop is a unique opportunity to explore how art can bring joy, connection and therapeutic benefits, no matter the stage of dementia.

What to Expect:

  • Learn how to design art activities that are engaging, meaningful and adaptable to the unique abilities of the person you care for.
  • Discover how to adapt or expand activities as needed, ensuring they remain accessible and enjoyable as needs change over time.
  • Build confidence in navigating times when things don’t go as planned.
  • Explore a variety of simple, engaging art techniques that you can easily incorporate into your caregiving routine.

Workshop Bonus:
All participants will receive an artful kit containing a variety of art supplies, along with a copy of Fridays with Heather: 55 Art Projects for Dementia Care, a valuable resource filled with creative activities designed to engage individuals living with dementia.  

 

Caregiver Appreciation Tea

When: May 27, 2:30 p.m.

Where: St. Andrews Community Centre, Multipurpose Room/Dance Studio

To register, please send your name and contact number to this email: info@caregiversns.org.

Join us for a cozy event celebrating caregivers.
Expect delicious tea, homemade treats, fresh flowers and lots of cheer!

 

Annual General Meeting

When: June 23, 4 p.m.

Where: Future Inn, 30 Fairfax Dr., Halifax

Learn the impact Caregivers Nova Scotia had on the community in 2024-2025. 
No registration needed, everyone welcome.