βNo Fixed Address: The White Cart Memorial - a documentary film that highlights an often-overlooked part of the homelessness crisis: how people grieve the loss of someone they care about.
*Wed. Oct 15, 1:30 pm and Fri. Nov 7, 6:00 pm
*Mary Irwin Theatre, Kelowna
Free
REGISTER / info bit.ly/4gWVdvk
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Please join the IHLCDP and Tranq Sleep Care with Panel Experts for a community forum on sleep wellness.
* Wednesday, October 15, 2025
* 6:00 - 8:00 pm PST
* Kelowna Art Gallery
PLEASE REGISTER
bit.ly/4n6kjdv
#sleepless #sleepwell
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IHLCDP Associate Member, Dr. Joanna McGrenere, is elected new Fellow to the Royal Society of Canada.
Her research pioneering contributions in human-computer interaction (HCI) to enhance the user experience of everyday interactive technologies.
Full story bit.ly/4m8He6s
#HCI #InteractiveTechnology
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Please join Dementia Friendly Communities 'Memory Cafe'
Friday Sept 19, 11 am - 2 pm
Creekside Conference Centre, Vernon
More info below - families, caregivers, community welcome.
@aginginplaceubco.bsky.social @cmhavernon.bsky.social
#DementiaFriendlyCommunities #DementiaAwareness
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August 12 - International Youth Day
Dr. Jess Lougheed @jplougheed.bsky.social @ubcokanagan.bsky.social Director of the Emotion Dynamics Lab emotion-dynamics-lab.psych.ubc.ca
Research focus includes adolescent emotional development; parent-adolescent relationships, #mentalhealth and #wellbeing
12.08.2025 17:09 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Please join agelinksociety.ca Thurs. Aug 7 & 21, 10:30 am - 12 pm. Orchard Park Mall, Kelowna
Meet near Ardene/Urban Planet
A chance to connect and get some gentle movement.
RSVP with ProgramDirector@AgeLinkSociety.ca or use QR code
@aginginplaceubco.bsky.social @embraceaging.bsky.social
#UBCO
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Please join @agelink.bsky.social Age-Link Society's
**Poetry and Buffet**
* Saturday, August 23
* 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
* 1450 Bertram Street, Kelowna
FREE - lunch included
Please RSVP by emailing Sabrina at ProgramDirector@AgeLinkSociety.ca
@aginginplaceubco.bsky.social @castanet.net
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Dr. Daltonβs research interests focus on understanding the fundamental processes related to the sensorimotor control of human movement.
Sensorimotor Physiology and Integrative Neuromechanics Laboratory (SPIN) on Instagram @SPINLabUBCO
@bhdalton.bsky.social @ubcokanagan.bsky.social
#healthresearch
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The Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention @ubcokanagan.bsky.social posts recordings of its webinars on its YouTube channel.
youtube.com/@IHLCDP
Please visit the ihlcdp.ok.ubc.ca website to learn more about the Institute.
#healthresearch #healthyliving #chronicdisease
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BCAHL promotes healthy living to prevent chronic disease by mobilizing & collaborating with key organizations on health policy & programs.
CMHA Vernon & District promotes "Healthy People in a Healthy Societyβ We believe mental health begins where we work, live, and play.
3100 28th Ave, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
The EMPOWER Dementia Network +, funded by the Alzheimer's Society, ESRC, and NIHR, unites researchers, people living with dementia, carers, professionals, and charities to enhance dementia care and empower a meaningful life for all.
WBN News Okanagan delivers local business news, insights, and stories tailored for the Okanagan Valley. Created by business people for business people, we spotlight innovation, success, and community growth.
Your number one source for tips, opportunities, stories, and events to help you shape your student experience at UBC Okanagan.
The RDCO mission: Enhance the quality of life for citizens by planning for the future and delivering public services to the region
#HappeninginRDCO
Age is just a number; it is how we feel that matters.
Our aim is to inspire and inform our community on steps we can take to age well, mentally and physically.
community engagement | public education | social justice | governance
#BC
Stuff That Matters
https://www.kelownanow.com/
Developmental psychologist interested in emotions, stress, family dynamics, interpersonal emotion regulation, and mental health.
Director of the Emotion Dynamics Lab (https://emotion-dynamics-lab.psych.ubc.ca/)
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Professor, Health and Exercise Sciences, UBCO; Researching intimate partner violence-caused brain injury; Co-founder and scientific advisor for @soarproject.bsky.social. Life partner to @kmason10.bsky.social (he/him/his)
It's 'krOYt-ner'.
Asst Prof (ECR)
Director of the Neuroplasiticity, Imagery, and Motor Behaviour Lab, UBC
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Innovative #Heart, #Lung, and #CriticalCare research to solve todayβs greatest challenges. University of British Columbia & St. Paulβs Hospital.
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Healthy Exercise & Aging Lab | UBC Okanagan
Exploring neuromuscular health, aging-in-place, and the power of movement.
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Mobility AssisTive Technology Evidence for Rehabilitation (MATTERS) Lab, located at UBC.
Research that matters, led by Dr. William Miller
https://millerresearch.osot.ubc.ca/
The only charity in BC actively fundraising for public health initiatives. We envision a healthier, safer, more equitable future for all. www.pacificpublichealth.ca
A UVic research unit supporting and promoting world-class interdisciplinary research which addresses current societal challenges in fields of health and aging. https://linktr.ee/UVicIALH