SALMON ARM SENIORS RESOURCE CENTRE
We are here for you
We value integrity, honesty, safety, privacy, inclusivity, and communication which enhance connection and well-being for our clients. If you have questions, please call 250-832-7000.
- Tax Preparation
- Foot Care
- Better Meals
- Day Away
- Monday Morning Market
- Caregivers Support Group
- Home Services
- Senior Advisor
- Medical Drives
Tax Returns
Free income tax preparation for 2026! This is a FREE service for individuals with modest incomes. Service available from March 2–April 30, Monday to Thursday, 9am–3pm, at the Shuswap Family Centre (681 Marine Park Drive).
If you’re a senior, single adult, or a family with a modest income, drop in — first come, first served, no cost.
For more information call 250-832-7000.
Free for low income seniors
Foot Care
Foot Care is an essential part of your overall health and well being. Our Foot Care nurses are certified to provide diabetic foot care, corn and callus reduction, nail trimming, and foot rub. Foot care is offered at the Centre on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment only. Please call the Centre to book your appointment.
$45 cash or cheque only
Better Meals
A supply of frozen, nutritious, well-balanced 3-course meals is available at our Centre. Drop by to pick up specialized menus for minced, diabetic or low sodium meals. Call Better Meals at 1-888-838-1888 to place an order and pay for in-town delivery or out of town folks can get their order delivered to us for pickup.
Daily limit of 5 at the Seniors Resource Centre.
$11.00 for 3 course meal
Day Away
This health and wellness program is geared toward seniors who are looking for increased socialization, exercise, and sense of community. Participants meet Thursdays or Fridays, 9:30 am -1:00 pm, for companionship, hot lunch, and a variety of activities including games, crafts, brain activities, and music. For more information, please contact Mary, our Day Away Coordinator. You can apply to HandyDART for transportation to the program.
$6 per session
Monday
Morning Market
For independent seniors who may need assistance while shopping. Seniors can be picked up by HandyDART and taken to Askew’s to buy their groceries. Volunteers are on hand to assist seniors with their shopping and carrying the groceries into their home. Enjoy coffee and cookies after shopping, compliments of Askew’s! Round trip transportation by HandyDART is available for $3.50. Phone 250-832-7000 to register. Must apply to HandyDART for drive service.
$3.50 for HandyDART
Medical Drives
Rides provided to medically related appointments only. Please call the Centre at least three business days in advance. Ask about the cost for these trips.
Reserved 3 Days in Advance
Caregiver
Support Group
Open to anyone caring for someone with any form of dementia. Group support and care for the Caregiver are the focus of these FREE DROP IN sessions held on the 2nd and 4th Monday each month (except for holidays) from 10:00 am–12:00 pm at the Centre.
2026 Schedule
January 12 and 26
December 14
Free Drop-In
Memory Loss Support Group
Forget Me Nots is a peer supported, drop-in group. Please call the Seniors’ Resource Centre for more information on this or other programs!
MEMORY LOSS Support Group “Forget Me Nots” following Caregivers on second Mondays from 12:30 pm – 2 pm.
2026 Schedule
January 12
Free Drop-In
Home Services
We have a list of people who provide personal home supports such as cleaning, respite, yard work, maintenance, mobile hair care, mobile foot care and other services for a fee. Drop by the Centre or phone for a current list.
We can email it to you too!
Senior Advisor
A trained volunteer works out of the Centre on Thursdays to help people with government forms and other related issues. We are not trained to provide legal advice. By appointment only please, just call the Centre at 250-832-7000.
Senior Abuse & Information Line (SAIL)
1-866-437-1940

