Bridging The Digital Divide offers free digital literacy sessions to older adults, seniors and elders who would like to learn more about using portable devices: smart phones, tablets and laptops.

Building digital literacy skills can help with:

• develop confidence in using portable devices
• keeping in touch with family & friends
• maintaining independence (e.g.: using an online map for errands; scheduling appointments; prescription refills and more)
• build up resilience and brain health though learning something new

All questions and levels of experience welcome. We can also help you determine which portable device or apps would be best suited for your specific needs. Please register in advance to attend.

Future group work sessions include:

• how to identify scams
• how to keep your personal information safe

Program info: Bridging The Digital Divide

Bring your questions and your portable device (if you have one) to a session with our IT (Information Technology) specialist.

Day: Mondays (closed stat holidays)
When: January 6 to March 24, 2025.
Time – our receptionist can help you choose between an individual session or group* session:

• Individual one-to-one session (three slots available; 45 minutes each): 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. or 1:15 p.m.
• Group session (two slots available; 45 minutes each): 2:15 p.m. or  3:15 p.m.

Cost: free – advance registration required.

*Groups are usually 4-5 participants so that everyone has time to ask their questions, learn from each other and enjoy social time together.

To register:

Front desk staff are available 8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Monday- Friday; closed stat holidays.
Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext 0
Email: askus@jbcp.bc.ca

Questions? 

If you are unable to reach our receptionist during the times listed above, please feel free to contact our outreach worker, Sharon Laurie at
T: 250-388-7844, Ext. 318
E: slaurie@jbcp.bc.ca 

P.S. Check out our other activities for seniors: https://jbcp.bc.ca/seniors/social-programs/

Bridging The Digital Divide offers free digital literacy sessions to older adults, seniors and elders who would like to learn more about using portable devices: smart phones, tablets and laptops.

Building digital literacy skills can help with:

• develop confidence in using portable devices
• keeping in touch with family & friends
• maintaining independence (e.g.: using an online map for errands; scheduling appointments; prescription refills and more)
• build up resilience and brain health though learning something new

All questions and levels of experience welcome. We can also help you determine which portable device or apps would be best suited for your specific needs. Please register in advance to attend.

Future group work sessions include:

• how to identify scams
• how to keep your personal information safe

Program info: Bridging The Digital Divide

Bring your questions and your portable device (if you have one) to a session with our IT (Information Technology) specialist.

Day: Mondays (closed stat holidays)
When: January 6 to March 24, 2025.
Time – our receptionist can help you choose between an individual session or group* session:

• Individual one-to-one session (three slots available; 45 minutes each): 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. or 1:15 p.m.
• Group session (two slots available; 45 minutes each): 2:15 p.m. or  3:15 p.m.

Cost: free – advance registration required.

*Groups are usually 4-5 participants so that everyone has time to ask their questions, learn from each other and enjoy social time together.

To register:

Front desk staff are available 8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Monday- Friday; closed stat holidays.
Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext 0
Email: askus@jbcp.bc.ca

Questions? 

If you are unable to reach our receptionist during the times listed above, please feel free to contact our outreach worker, Sharon Laurie at
T: 250-388-7844, Ext. 318
E: slaurie@jbcp.bc.ca 

P.S. Check out our other activities for seniors: https://jbcp.bc.ca/seniors/social-programs/

Bridging The Digital Divide offers free digital literacy sessions to older adults, seniors and elders who would like to learn more about using portable devices: smart phones, tablets and laptops.

Building digital literacy skills can help with:

• develop confidence in using portable devices
• keeping in touch with family & friends
• maintaining independence (e.g.: using an online map for errands; scheduling appointments; prescription refills and more)
• build up resilience and brain health though learning something new

All questions and levels of experience welcome. We can also help you determine which portable device or apps would be best suited for your specific needs. Please register in advance to attend.

Future group work sessions include:

• how to identify scams
• how to keep your personal information safe

Program info: Bridging The Digital Divide

Bring your questions and your portable device (if you have one) to a session with our IT (Information Technology) specialist.

Day: Mondays (closed stat holidays)
When: January 6 to March 24, 2025.
Time – our receptionist can help you choose between an individual session or group* session:

• Individual one-to-one session (three slots available; 45 minutes each): 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. or 1:15 p.m.
• Group session (two slots available; 45 minutes each): 2:15 p.m. or  3:15 p.m.

Cost: free – advance registration required.

*Groups are usually 4-5 participants so that everyone has time to ask their questions, learn from each other and enjoy social time together.

To register:

Front desk staff are available 8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Monday- Friday; closed stat holidays.
Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext 0
Email: askus@jbcp.bc.ca

Questions? 

If you are unable to reach our receptionist during the times listed above, please feel free to contact our outreach worker, Sharon Laurie at
T: 250-388-7844, Ext. 318
E: slaurie@jbcp.bc.ca 

P.S. Check out our other activities for seniors: https://jbcp.bc.ca/seniors/social-programs/

Anyone with macular degeneration or vision problems is welcome to attend this on-going group. Registration required.

When: third Thursday of every month.

Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Cost: by donation

For more info or to register, please contact our Front Desk: 

Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext. 0
Email: askus@jbcp.bc.ca

Bridging The Digital Divide offers free digital literacy sessions to older adults, seniors and elders who would like to learn more about using portable devices: smart phones, tablets and laptops.

Building digital literacy skills can help with:

• develop confidence in using portable devices
• keeping in touch with family & friends
• maintaining independence (e.g.: using an online map for errands; scheduling appointments; prescription refills and more)
• build up resilience and brain health though learning something new

All questions and levels of experience welcome. We can also help you determine which portable device or apps would be best suited for your specific needs. Please register in advance to attend.

Future group work sessions include:

• how to identify scams
• how to keep your personal information safe

Program info: Bridging The Digital Divide

Bring your questions and your portable device (if you have one) to a session with our IT (Information Technology) specialist.

Day: Mondays (closed stat holidays)
When: January 6 to March 24, 2025.
Time – our receptionist can help you choose between an individual session or group* session:

• Individual one-to-one session (three slots available; 45 minutes each): 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. or 1:15 p.m.
• Group session (two slots available; 45 minutes each): 2:15 p.m. or  3:15 p.m.

Cost: free – advance registration required.

*Groups are usually 4-5 participants so that everyone has time to ask their questions, learn from each other and enjoy social time together.

To register:

Front desk staff are available 8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Monday- Friday; closed stat holidays.
Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext 0
Email: askus@jbcp.bc.ca

Questions? 

If you are unable to reach our receptionist during the times listed above, please feel free to contact our outreach worker, Sharon Laurie at
T: 250-388-7844, Ext. 318
E: slaurie@jbcp.bc.ca 

P.S. Check out our other activities for seniors: https://jbcp.bc.ca/seniors/social-programs/

Anyone with macular degeneration or vision problems is welcome to attend this on-going group. Registration required.

When: third Thursday of every month.

Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Cost: by donation

For more info or to register, please contact our Front Desk: 

Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext. 0
Email: askus@jbcp.bc.ca

Youth ages 12 – 15 years old will be given an opportunity to practice/develop cooking & baking skills through team-oriented challenges (think Iron Chef or Chopped). We will talk about safety, what healthy eating means/looks like across different cultures and communities, and how to incorporate foods we love into our lives in ways that support our wellbeing, mentally and physically.

Program Info:

Advance registration required. Limit of ten participants.

When: April 28 to June 2, 2025 (please note the poster is incorrect)

Day: Mondays*

Time: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Cost: free!

*Closed on statutory holidays.

Questions? 

To register or for more info, please contact: 

Natasha Gold, Youth & Family Outreach Worker

Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext. 314 

Email: ngold@jbcp.bc.ca

Youth ages 12 – 15 years old will be given an opportunity to practice/develop cooking & baking skills through team-oriented challenges (think Iron Chef or Chopped). We will talk about safety, what healthy eating means/looks like across different cultures and communities, and how to incorporate foods we love into our lives in ways that support our wellbeing, mentally and physically.

Program Info:

Advance registration required. Limit of ten participants.

When: April 28 to June 2, 2025 (please note the poster is incorrect)

Day: Mondays*

Time: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Cost: free!

*Closed on statutory holidays.

Questions? 

To register or for more info, please contact: 

Natasha Gold, Youth & Family Outreach Worker

Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext. 314 

Email: ngold@jbcp.bc.ca