NSCCC Minutes Jan.19/26
Vicci called the meeting to order at 1:00pm. She reminded members that they must register for each meeting on the City of Surrey website.
Joan read the minutes of the Jan 12 meeting and adopted them as read, seconded by Greg.
There were no visitors present.
Angus gave an update re:drop-in attendance.
Vicci noted that there is no meeting next week, due to the Seniors’ Advocate’s “Chat and Coffee”.
This week’s speaker is Nina, from Fraser Health’s Virtual Health.
She gave their phone # 1 800-314-0999 and explained their history, functions, etc.
Virtual Health started in 2019, just prior to the pandemic.
It is run by an all-RN’s with Emergency training.
It is open from 10:00am – 10:00 pm 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year.
Information is available via phone, videos or web-chat.
In addition to RN staff, there is a Registered Dietician available by appointment to advise re: diabetic and other dietary concerns. Call the 1-800# above
Call the 1-800# to reach the right service at the right time.
Contact can be by client. Callers can be directed to an Urgent Primary Care Clinic if appropriate.
Nurse-initiated contact may be made to patients within up to 48 hours post-discharge from hospital, with a referral from a doctor. The focus is on high-risk patients.
They can also recommend self-management resources, if appropriate.
Nina also compared wait times re: phone calls to 811 vs Virtual Care:
Long waits at 811 Health Link vs. 4 – 17 minutes at Virtual Care.
Additionally, Virtual Care has access to your Health Records.
Many patients have chronic illnesses, eg.- Diabetes, Asthma
Patients from cradle to old age.
Medical interpreters are available.
Resources are available for victims of Elder Abuse.
Nina’s presentation ended at coffee break.
Post-Coffee – a Q and A led by Victor, Angus and Joan. Screen-shots and other questions were discussed.
Meeting adjourned at 3:00pm
NSCCC Minutes Jan 12/26
Vicci declared the meeting opened at 1:00pm, and reminded everyone to register for the meeting.
There were 3 new visitors – Dale, Lucette, and Margaret Robinson.
There were 20 members present.
Joan read the Jan. 5 minutes, no errors or omissions noted. Joan adopted the minutes as read, seconded by Angus.
Vicci commented on registration and the Leads meeting with Poonam concerning possible changes to our club’s operation, eg need to register with the City of Surrey for all events. Poonam assured us that there will be no changes to the way our club operates.
Vicci announced that next week’s speaker will be a representative from Fraser Health, subject will be “Virtual Health”
Vicci introduced Eunice Robinson, who presented information about the BC Genealogy Society.
Eunice opened her presentation with an explanation about a change in the terms used to explain the focus of genealogy. It used to focus solo\ely on blood lines, but the focus now is on family history which is much more inclusive. It now focuses on the searcher’s history, for example were you born into your family, or were you adopted into it, or married into it?
Eunice stated that the BC Genealogy Society is the largest of its kind in Canada, and was founded in 1971 in a Richmond member’s basement. It is located in Surrey at 12837 – 76 Ave. Their website is bcgs.ca.
Eunice spoke about many on-line resources as follows:
famillysearch.org – new name for the LDS site in Salt Lake City. Free site. Type in the name you are researching, plus as much info as you have – city,province, birth date, etc.
Map of the world – pick your country, then search for name, etc.
Info from England and Wales
Meeting was adjourned at 3:00pm
NSCCC Minutes Jan. 05/26
Vicci B opened the meeting at 1:00pm
Joan D read the minutes of the Dec. 8/25 meeting and adopted them as read. Connie G seconded.
Vicci asked that we send photos from the Christmas Party to her for inclusion on our website, NSCCC@info.com
Vicci announced that instead of our regular meeting on Jan. 26, Dan Levitt, the Seniors Advocate for our area will be hosting a Coffee Chat Social to inform attendees about his role in our community and answer any questions they might have. This is a registered program and at this time, there are only 3 spots unfilled.
Next week, our speaker will be Eunice Robinson from the BC Genealogy Society.
Kristi Schwandt, Intergenerational Programmer for our area, explained why we are now expected to register for all programs run by the City of Surrey, and then showed us, with the help of a slide show, how to register for city programs, including drop-in programs such as our club meetings.
To create an account, access the My Surrey App on a web browser, or download it from the Apple Store if you have an iPhone or iPad, or from Google Play on an Android phone or tablet.
She emphasized the importance of registering and stated that it is not the same as swiping your membership card : that only indicates that you are in the building. By signing up in advance of your chosen activity, the city can contact you in case the program is cancelled or the centre is closed on a snow-day. Registration also informs the City about the Centre’s use and value to our community.
Kristi demonstrated the procedure for creating an account with the City of Surrey. she explained that there are three ways to register : by phone, at the NSC reception desk,
or on-line.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:00pm, but NSCC instructors remained to assist attendees with the registration and program signup process.