Events
2026
February
When: February 23, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Register: Info@CaregiversNS.org
Caregivers Nova Scotia is holding an Extraordinary General Meeting to vote on bylaw updates and welcome three new board members. All members are invited to participate.
"Members" are all the people in the Caregivers Nova Scotia community: family and friend caregivers, community partners and supporters across different sectors, everyone who has subscribed to our newsletter. We’d love to see you there!
Agenga:
1. Special Resolution to Update Board Bylaws. Members will be asked to review and vote on proposed amendments to the organization’s bylaws. A special resolution requires a 75% majority vote of members present.
2. Election of Three (3) New Board Members. Members will vote to appoint three new Directors to the Board.
Please note: As this is an Extraordinary General Meeting, only the business outlined above will be discussed.
Stress Management workshop (for caregivers of youth)
When: February 24, 6 p.m.
Where: 37 Nepean Street, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Register: cbunin@newdawn.ca
Do you support a youth aged 12-25? Join our Caregiver Connections sessions - a space for conversation, learning and support.
- Discover the common caregiver stressors
- Recognize the signs of stress and burnout
- Learn coping strategies
March
Understanding Dementia Behaviours workshop
When: March 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Where: Parkland at the Lakes, Harris Hall, 82 Baker Drive, Dartmouth
Register: Nicole Grimm at NGrimm@shannex.com or 902.404.4161
Facilitator: Therese Henman-Phillips
Join Caregivers Nova Scotia for a free lunch & learn to explore how dementia impacts the brain, recognize that all behaviour is a form of communication and discover effective strategies for managing common expressive behaviours.
Caregiver Stress Management workshop
When: March 19, 2-4 p.m.
Where: Parkland at the Garderns, 5732 College Street, Halifax
Register: Halifax@CaregiversNS.org or 902.421.7390
Facilitator: JoAnne Connors
This workshop focuses on caregiver wellbeing. It will help you:
- Discover the common caregiver stressors
- Recognize the signs of stress and burnout
- Learn coping strategies