- Provides a range of services to adults who may need help managing their affairs as well as to their families, legal representatives, the courts and the general public - Service areas include Assessments and Investigations: Helping an Adult Get Support and Receiving Reports of Abuse or Neglect, Health Care Decision Making, Financial Management and Personal Decision Making Services, Review and Monitoring of Private Committees, Other Protective Services, Personal Planning, and Woodlands Class Action \Languages: English

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- Produces two plays a year which are presented at the 4th Street Place in Peachland- Volunteer positions available \Languages: English

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- Provides special outings for participants- Excursions are often a surprise, and participants often don’t know in advance where they are going or what they are going to attend- Past outings have included taking in a live play in Kelowna, dinner and a movie in West Kelowna, or shopping and lunch in Summerland \Primary Contact: Christina MacMaster, Community Programs & Services Coordinator \Languages: English

Close To: 5th St and Beach Ave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wellinpeachland/

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Prevously known as: Water Street Senior's Centre

- Drop-in activity centre that provides recreational and social activities- Exercise and dance programs, crafts, cards, games- Provides computer courses in on-site computer lab using new computers complete with latest Windows operating system \Primary Contact: Corrinne Reid, Executive Director; Phone: 250.762.4108 ext 1 \Languages: English

Close To: Parkinson Way and Harvey Ave

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- Pain BC is a collaborative non-profit organization made up of people in pain, health care providers, and leaders from universities, government, business and the non-profit sector- Aim is to improve the lives of people in pain through education, empowerment, and innovation

Facebook: www.facebook.com/painbcGoogle+: plus.google.com/+PainbcCaLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/pain-bcTwitter: twitter.com/painbcYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/PainBC

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- Provides the opportunity for hospital patients and residents of care facilities to get together with friendly pets and their owners- Visits from volunteers and their pets provide warmth and companionship, the chance to talk and reminisce about the past, and the simple pleasures of interacting with a pet \Primary Contact: Marjorie Rutherford, Founder; Phone: 250.860.2572; Email: [email protected] \Alternate Contact: Susan Shanks; Phone: 250.860.2733; Email: [email protected] \Languages: English

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PetsAndPeopleVisitingSociety

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Offers affordable, independent living for low-income seniors

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible units available \Primary Contact: Christine Gray, Executive Director; Phone: 250.488.6687 \Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm \Languages: English

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Provides visitor information about accommodation, recreation opportunities, facilities, events, attractions, parks, tours, arts and entertainment, and area demographics \Languages: English

Close To: Beach Ave and 6th St

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeachlandBCInstagram: www.instagram.com/peachlandbc/Twitter: www.twitter.com/peachlandbcYouTube: www.youtube.com/visitpeachland

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Provides opportunities for people to enhance their spiritual growth \Languages: English

Close To: 4th St and Beach Ave

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Provides opportunities for people to enhance their spiritual growth \Languages: English

Close To: Lake Ave and 13th St

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Dispenses medication and offers a variety of home health care supplies and equipment \Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 6:00pmSat: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sun: closed

Close To: Beach Ave and 2 St

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- Dispenses medication and offers a wide variety of home health care supplies and equipment- Offers free prescription delivery within Kelowna and West Kelowna, compounding services, vaccination services, medication blister packaging, foot care, medical reviews, complementary and alternative medicine - herbal and homeopathy, and blood pressure testing

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 6:00pm Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Close To: Glenmore Rd and Kane Rd

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PsaveGlenmoreTwitter: twitter.com/PsaveGlenmore

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Prevously known as: Kelowna & District Society for Community Living (KDSCL) ; Kelowna Diversified Industries (Kelowna & District Society for Community Living)

- Administers the Lost and Stolen Bike Program on behalf of the City of Kelowna and offers used bike sales- The Bikeways lost and Stolen Bike Program also helps provide employment for people with diverse abilities, with the proceeds going to our not-for-profit society- Also accepts and re-sells donated bikes that are in good working order- Also sells used bicycle parts- Please contact us if you are looking for specific used bike parts- Please note that all bikes are sold as is \Primary Contact: Bonnie Fraser, Employment Manager; Email: [email protected] \Alternate Contact: Charisse Daley, Executive Director; Phone: 250.763.4837; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Please call; store hours vary depending on the season. \Languages: English

Close To: Fuller Ave and Bertram St

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bikewaysusedbikes/

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- Volunteer run organization offers support to those caring for children, of any age, with mental health and eating disorders- Also provides a home-away-from-home with free breakfast to those with children admitted to Kelowna General Hospital \Primary Contact: Christa Akins, Founder/Executive Directer; Phone: 778.478.7322 \Alternate Contact: Maria Wuschke, Vice President; Phone: 250.826.0226 \Hours: Office hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 2:00pm (Phone line answered 24/7) \Languages: English - All ; French - Michel and Sonya, by appointment only ; German - Christa and Sonya ; Greek - Sofia, by appointment only ; Interpretive Services ; Czech

Close To: Royal Ave and Pandosy Ave

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- Dispenses medication and offers a variety of home health care supplies and equipment- Offers diabetes and asthma education, medication blister packaging, free prescription delivery, medication disposal program, medication review, and prescription adaptation services

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 6:00pmSat: 10:00am - 4:00pmSun: 11:00am - 3:00pm

Close To: Ellis St and Harvey Ave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/peoplesdrugmart/Twitter: twitter.com/peoplesdrugmart

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Provides a local community resource that offers programs and services including: Outreach, Resources and Referral, Transportation, Bereavement Support, Wellness Circle, Writers Unblocked, Tai Chi for Wellness, Monday Morning Coffee, Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast, Sunshine Singers, Tea in the Tranquil Room, Men's Coffee and Cribbage, Volunteer Income Tax Preparation, Computer Literacy, Ladies Crib, Speaker Series, Cooking with Company, Community Gardens, and Seniors Excursions

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Hours: Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 3:00pmSunday Breakfast - Jerry Dober: 8:00am - 11:00am \Languages: English

Close To: 5th St and Beach Ave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wellinpeachland/

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Assists local individuals and families in temporary financial difficulty who are in need of food \Primary Contact: Judy Bedford \Hours: Food bank hours: 2nd Sat each month from 9:30am - 11:30am \Languages: English

Close To: 5th St and Town Ln

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- Encourages people of all ages to be physically active and enjoy a healthy lifestyle- Geared to helping improve physical literacy for all participants so they can enjoy an active life of sport whether for recreation, competition or both- Community programs are delivered and adapted to different environments, such as schools, local sport organizations, recreation centers, community events and child care facilities

Close To: Dodd Rd and Bach Rd

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pacificsport.okanaganTwitter: twitter.com/PacificSportOKYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/PacificSportOK

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Provides opportunities for people to enhance their spiritual growth \Hours: Office Hours: 9:30am - 11:30am \Languages: English

Close To: 4th St and Town Lane

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Provides opportunities for people to enhance their spiritual growth \Languages: English

Close To: Gerstmar Rd and Hwy 33

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Prevously known as: Desert Breeze Housing Co-op

Provides affordable housing for families, seniors and adults with disabilities

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible units available \Hours: Administration Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 1:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Yates Rd and Valley Rd

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