NL Pensioners Association

FPM 2023 webinar series - Move, improve, remove!
2023-11-07 13:30 - 14:30 (America/St_Johns) | Virtual Meeting
Move your body:
Exercise and Physical Activity to Reduce the Risk of Falls
Dr. Tina Ziebart | Assistant Professor, Western University in the School of Physical Therapy
Nov. 7, 2023 | 12-1pm ET
This webinar will review the current evidence and provide some clinical pearls of wisdom on how exercise can help to reduce the risk of falls. Find out more and register.

Taking Care of Yourself
2023-11-02 13:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Meeting
Grief Support Group
Living with Loss
To register, or for more information, please contact Bereavement Services at 709-777-6959 or email griefandbereavement@easternhealth.ca

SeniorsNL Zoom Session: Let's Talk About Common Law Rights
2023-11-01 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting
During this session, you’ll learn:

What is the Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PLIAN)?
Laws in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Common Law vs Married Couples, differences between the two.
Family Law.
Wills and Estates.

Guest Speaker:
Sara Hawkins: Access to Justice Coordinator with the Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PLIAN)
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
9:30-11:00 AM (Island time), 9:00-10:30 AM (Labrador time)
Click here to register

You can ask a question when you register, and we will send it to our presenter. You will be able to ask questions at the session as well.
This session will be captioned.
This session will be recorded.
Indicate during registration if sign language interpretation is required.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We ask, however, that you do not share your confirmation, as the ID number in the confirmation is yours alone and should not be shared. Feel free, however, to share this Zoom meeting invitation as others may like to register as well.
Certificates will be available upon request to participants for job-related professional development or post-secondary education. (You must be in attendance the entire session)

Healthy Grieving
2023-10-26 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-09-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting

Types of Grief
2023-10-19 13:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Meeting

“Winter is Coming! Are you Ready?” with Al Antle
2023-10-17 14:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Meeting
“Winter is Coming! Are you Ready?”
With Al Antle
Credit Counselling Services of Newfoundland and Labrador
WHEN: Tuesday, October 17, 2023
TIME: 2:00 – 4:30 PM
WHERE: This will be a virtual meeting. Internet access is required.
Are you worried about the high price of groceries, fuel, housing, and other essential living costs? At this event, we will explore possible ways to stretch your dollar a bit further, what purchasing traps to avoid, and some tips on how to manage your expenses and make sensible choices over the colder months of winter.
NLPSPA is pleased to partner with the Credit Counselling Service of Newfoundland and Labrador and to welcome Al Antle, Executive Director, as the presenter for today’s event. Al is well known to our audience and in addition to his knowledge, expertise, and experience in these areas, he brings a common-sense approach to help us navigate these tough times.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAode-orTsqGNJbF1eykeAcr8mNto-44BFh
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
All members, friends, and family are welcome to join this event.

Experiencing Grief
2023-10-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Meeting

NLPSPA AGM and Lunch with Entertainment
2023-10-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre, 106 Airport Road, St. John's, NL, Canada
The NLPSPA Annual General Meeting for 2023 will be held on October 11, 2023, at the Comfort Hotel & Convention Centre, 106 Airport Road, commencing at 11:00 AM. All are welcome to attend the Annual General Meeting, at no cost.
This year, however, NLPSPA is providing an associated opportunity for socializing with the sharing of a meal and entertainment, for which a nominal cost of $10.00 per person is being charged. If you are planning to attend the Annual General Meeting and wish to partake of the meal, with entertainment, contact Cheryl at the NLPSPA Office to arrange for your meal and entertainment registration at 709-754-5730 or 1-800-563-4188.
The menu is bruschetta chicken breast supreme, fresh rolls, seasonal fresh vegetables, tea, coffee, and dessert.
Entertainment is being provided by the “The Hallidays” who are a family music group consisting of two sisters, Sarah and Jennifer -vocals and keys, and Dave (husband/brother-in-law) on the drums. The trio has been performing together since 2006 and have been heard on CBC Radio, Rogers Television and multiple venues throughout St. John’s and Toronto. This promises to be a wonderful afternoon of music and song.
Due to capacity numbers at the Comfort Hotel, you are encouraged to purchase your dinner seat as soon as possible. Deadline is Friday, September 29, 2023. There will be NO refunds after this date.

Grief and Bereavement Education Session
2023-10-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-09-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-08-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-07-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Eastern Health Pastoral Care and Bereavement Services is offering a “Grief and Bereavement Education Session” scheduled on the second Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:00pm via Zoom.
Link to Join Zoom Meeting:
https://nlchi-nl-ca.zoom.us/j/96943532610?pwd=[REDACTED]

Or Dial-In: 1 780 666 014

Meeting ID: 969 4353 2610

Passcode: [REDACTED]
These sessions will provide information on understanding grief, guide you through the grieving process, and give suggestions on what you can do to help yourself and others during this time of grief. The session will include a presentation, videos and opportunity for discussion or to ask questions about grief. These sessions are free and open to the general public.
For further information, please contact:
Bereavement Services at 777-6959 or GriefandBereavement@easternhealth.ca

Meeting with MP Joanne Thompson
2023-10-10 14:00 - 16:00 | In-Person Meeting
Members of the Coalition are meeting with MP Joanne Thompson at her office, 120 Torbay Road, Suite E130. The meeting will begin at 2:00PM.

Understanding Grief
2023-10-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Meeting

Seniors Day 2023
2023-10-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive, St. John's, NL, A1A 4N2, Canada
There will be light refreshments, information booths, prize draws and entertainment by Fergus O’Bryne and Jim Payne. Event is open to seniors and individuals interested in seniors matters and is first come, first served. Parking is limited.

SeniorsNL Zoom Session: Let's Talk about...NL Public Libraries
2023-10-04 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting
Join us to hear all about the wonderful things that Newfoundland & Labrador Public Libraries offer. From Home reader service to wellness resources, there are a wide range of resources for our seniors to explore and discover at our public libraries in Newfoundland and Labrador. This presentation will provide an overview of NLPL digital library services as well as in-branch services geared towards seniors.
Guest Speaker: Sandra Harnum, Regional Librarian IIB, Western Division Newfoundland & Labrador Public Libraries
Click here to register

You can ask a question when you register, and we will send it to our presenter. You will be able to ask questions at the session as well.
This session will be captioned.
This session will be recorded.
If you need sign language, select YES during registration.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We ask, however, that you do not share your confirmation as the ID number in the confirmation is yours alone and should not be shared. You can feel free, however, to share this Zoom meeting invitation as others may like to register as well.
Certificates will be available to participants for job-related professional development or post-secondary education. (You must be in attendance the entire session)

AC Hunter Library-Overdrive & Libby : An Introduction
2023-09-28 14:30 | AC Hunter Library, 95 Allandale Road, St, NL, A1B 3A3, Canada
Want to read books on your tablet or smartphone?
Want to access our eLibrary?
Find out how in OverDrive & Libby: An Introduction.​ Our staff instructor will get your started!
Call (709) 737-3950 to save your spot.​

CRA in-person informational session
2023-09-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Church of the Good Samaritan, 10 St. Clare Avenue, St. John's, NL
At this session, A Canada Revenue Agencey Outreach Officer will share information on:

The GST/HST credit, disability tax credit (DTC), Canada caregiver credit and other credits available
The one-time top-up to the Canada housing benefit
Ways to do your taxes, free-tax help through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program for those with modest to no income and a simple tax situation
Scams and frauds
Digital and other CRA service

Registration deadline Monday, September 25th
Register now at Centreforlife@centreforlife.ca or call 709-579-1500

Home Reader Service Information Sessions
2023-09-20 18:30 | Virtual Meeting
Wednesday September 20 @ 6:30pm (Virtual)
Do you or a loved one have difficulty getting to the library in St John’s? This information session is for you.
Dan and Stacey will be providing information about our home reader service that helps connect readers with books.
Join us at the AC Hunter library or online via WebEx.
Please call 737-3950 to register.

Healthy Discussions: Redefining Wellness
2023-09-20 12:30 | Virtual Meeting
Healthy Discussions is a Quality of Care NL webinar series where we have quality conversations about health, health care and social systems in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Our goal is to engage with you on topics related to health care, wellness and the health and social systems, with the aim of continuing public conversations during the ongoing process of health transformation, and contributing to the growth of a learning health and social system in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Redefining Wellness
The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. What does the idea of ‘health’ mean to you? Join us for a discussion with Dr. Brenda Wilson about how we define and manage our health and wellness, and the systems and resources that can help us on that journey.
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Computer Basics at the Library
2023-09-16 14:30 | AC Hunter Library, 95 Allandale Road, St, NL, A1B 3A3, Canada
Saturday September 16 @ 2:30pm (In Person)
Feel like the computer age has left you in the dust? What is hardware? How do you use a mouse?
Join us at the A.C. Hunter Library to find out these answers and more!
Please call the us to register at 709-737-3950​

Board Meeting
2023-09-14 09:30 - 16:30 | Virtual Meeting
The Board Meeting will be a hybrid meeting. It will be held in the Board Room of the NLPSPA office for local Board Members and on zoom for out-of-town Board Members. The meeting begins at 9:30 am.

Home Reader Service Information Sessions
2023-09-13 18:30 | AC Hunter Library, 95 Allandale Road, St, NL, A1B 3A3, Canada
Wednesday September 13 @ 6:30pm (In Person)
Do you or a loved one have difficulty getting to the library in St John’s? This information session is for you.
Dan and Stacey will be providing information about our home reader service that helps connect readers with books.
Join us at the AC Hunter library or online via WebEx.
Please call 737-3950 to register.

Meeting with Minister Pike
2023-09-11 14:30 | In-Person Meeting
The Coalition are meeting with Minister Pike at the Confederation Building at 2:30pm.

YMCA Free Drop-in Session for Seniors
2023-08-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-29 11:00 - 15:00 | YMCA, 35 Ridge Road, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
The YMCA Community Action Network is offering a Free drop-in session for seniors struggling with technology.
Dates: July 29th and Aug 26
Time: 11AM – 3PM
Location: Ches Penney YMCA, 35 Ridge Road, St. John’s
Room: Ernest Young Room
Contact Person: Hana, hana123alsidawi@gmail.com or (709)725-1188
You need to bring the device you need help with and one of their mentors can offer you some assistance. They will not have equipment there.

Deadline for 2023 Scholarship Applications
2023-08-11 09:00 - 15:00 | NLPSPA Office, 446 Newfoundland Drive Suite 206, St. John's, NL, A1B1W4, Canada
*Completed Applications can be emailed to pensioners@npspa.ca, faxed to 709-754-5790 or dropped off to our office on 446 Newfoundland Drive Suite 206 (slip under the door if no one is there). Note the building is locked 5pm Monday to Friday and closed on weekends.*
The Newfoundland & Labrador Public Sector Pensioners’ Association is pleased to release its 2023 Scholarships Program. This program supports a family member of an NLPSPA Member in good standing to pursue post-secondary education at a recognized college, university, or trades program to attain their educational goals and succeed to their fullest potential. Click here for the application.
NLPSPA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2023
In 2023, NLPSPA will award four annually renewable scholarships as follows:
Scholarships (x4), one to a value of $2,000, a second to a value of $1,500.00, a third to the value of $1,000.00, and a fourth to the value of $500.00 to support a family member of an NLPSPA member (son, daughter, or grandson/granddaughter) to pursue post-secondary education at a recognized college, university or trades program to attain their educational goals, meet their professional objectives and succeed to their fullest potential.
Scholarship Criteria: The Board of Directors will establish Eligibility Criteria that may be modified from time to time depending on available supportive funding, applicants’ demographics, and administrative infrastructure demand. NLPSPA has a Scholarship Committee to administer the Scholarship Program.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

High School graduate/Post-Secondary student;
Accepted and registered to attend a post-secondary institute or trades program in September 2023 (two letters, one confirming acceptance at the post-secondary educational institute and one confirming attendance as outlined in the scholarship application);
Two Letters of Reference, one of which should be from a teacher, guidance counselor, instructor or professor;
Applicant or applicant’s family member must be a registered member in good standing of the Newfoundland and Labrador Public Sector Pensioners’ Association (membership ID number is required);
Open to students pursuing a degree or non-degree program and in full or part-time attendance;
Application to be supported by transcript of previous year’s final grades from high school or post-secondary institute.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS AUGUST 11, 2023
Previous winners are not eligible to apply.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Application forms available from NLPSPA office by calling (709) 754-5730, toll-free 1-(800)-563-4188, email pensioners@npspa.ca or the NLPSPA website at NL Pensioners Association (nlpspa.ca)
(NOTE: NLPSPA does not communicate by “text”)

Party In The Park
2023-07-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Bowring Park, 305 Waterford Bridge Road, St. John's, A1E 1E7, Canada
ON THE LAWN OF THE BOWRING PARK BUNGALOW
Come out to Bowring Park for a fun afternoon with friends, local entertainment and light refreshments while supplies last. No registration required.
Inclement weather date: Thursday, July 20.
FREE ADMISSION

Seniors On The Go
2023-06-20 10:00 - 14:00 | MUN Botanical Gardens, 306 Mt. Scio Road, St. John's, NL, A1B 4L6, Canada
Seniors on the Go is happening again this year! Join us on June 20th, at the Memorial University Botanical Garden from 10:00am to 2:00pm. There will be booths set up around the Garden with tips and talks on wellness, gardening topics, and local services. Come learn and socialize at this FREE event!
In the event of a cancellation due to weather, the event will be held on June 22nd, from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
