Volunteer Vanderhoof’s Radio Interview!

Sheila and Debra-Ann talk to Jeff from Valley Wolf about Volunteer Vanderhoof, and the Vanderhoof Seniors Connected (VSC) program! Listen to find out more about how you can get involved and volunteer in your community.

Saik’uz Elders Share History

Saik’uz Elders went over the history timeline with writer Michelle Roberge at a focus group on Tuesday. They shared a wealth of information and made corrections and suggestions for the coffee table book about Vanderhoof and Saik’uz.

Students Invite Seniors (The Stars) to Video Premiere!

Video students have a premiere showing of their productions to seniors at Riverside Place.

Students met with partnered seniors from Riverside Place for over one month. They spent time interviewing seniors and putting together short films which have been compiled together as one long film.

Why Did You Come to Vanderhoof? Why Did You Stay?

Mrs. Koch talks about her early experiences in Vanderhoof with Charlyne Smilinski

 Mrs. Koch came to join her husband who was working to build the dam. She got work in the hospital. She stayed because she ”had a home here.”

If you have a quote about why you came to Vanderhoof, why you stayed and what you think of this community, please call 250-567-3200 and talk to Charlyne. Your quotes may be published in a coffee table book!

Senior Stories: Mary Brandis

Senior Stories: Bob Holmes

Senior Stories: Bert Irvine

Senior Stories: Hilda Villumsen

Hilda’s beautiful art is part of Senior Stories, a Spirit of Vanderhoof Diveristy Project. A group of high school video students recorded audio of seniors telling stories and created videos to complement the stories.

Seniors Focus Group

Michelle Roberge and Charlyne Smilinski presented a draft copy of a coffee table book about Vanderhoof to a focus group – the Seniors Group at Riverside Place.  The seniors gave valuable feedback, including lots of information about Vanderhoof, especially their personal history experience. Thank you!

Seniors stories

A group of seniors from Riverside Place  meets every Tuesday morning to share stories and coffee and laughter. This month, NVSS Media students are interviewing and photographing them. They will develop short animated films based on stories that the seniors tell them.

When it comes my turn

David Myles song about getting old: I’m getting old but I’m not old yet. David is a young singer/songwriter reaching out to a new demographic, seniors!

 David Myles website: http://davidmyles.com/