Successful Retirement and Positive Aging

Successful Retirement and Positive AgingWhether you are recently retired, heading for 100, or somewhere in between, the 50+ years can be a time of new discoveries, fun and learning!  If you want to plan your next great vacation, find information on health issues, learn how to retire successfully or join a lawn bowling club, the library is a great place to start for resources on these and hundreds of other topics of interest to older adults.

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Computer Classes

Upcoming Programs
FacebookFeb 6/10:30 amSpring Garden Rd. Memorial
Computer Drop-inFeb 7/2:00 pmCole Harbour
Email BasicsFeb 10/10:00 amAlderney Gate
Internet 101Feb 10/2:30 pmSackville
Internet 101Feb 11/10:00 amBedford
Beyond the BasicsFeb 13/1:00 pmCole Harbour
Computer Drop-inFeb 14/2:00 pmCole Harbour
Advanced EmailFeb 14/6:30 pmKeshen Goodman
Word Processing Basics (MS Word 2003)Feb 16/10:00 amKeshen Goodman
Advanced EmailFeb 17/10:00 amAlderney Gate

Volunteer Opportunities

If you have some free time and would like to help others through our Literacy, English as a Second Language or Home Delivery programs, check out our volunteer opportunities.

Special Services

If you or an older adult friend or family member has difficulty in travelling to, or using a library branch, Home Delivery or Books by Mail services may be right for you.  

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