An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families.

Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and the connections that are built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.

First Thursday of each month from 1-3pm.

September 5th - Working 9 to 5

October 3rd - The 1950's

November 7th - Country Life

December 5th - Childhood Games

Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussions on the first Thursday of every month from 2 to 3 p.m.

September 12 : Lessons in Chemistry by Garmus Bonnie (Note the date change)

October 3: The Lincoln Highway, by Amor Towles

November 7: REMEMBER: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting by Lisa Genova

December 5: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

All meetings are scent-free.

Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club!
Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.

First Thursday of the month
6:30pm-7:30pm

July 4 – Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
August 1– Fight Night by Miriam Toews
September 5 – A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
October 3 – Jennie’s Boy by Wayne Johnston
November 7 – The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
December 5 – Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
January 2 (2025) – Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister

Books will be available at the Vernon branch service hub.

Come watch a FREE screening of fun, family-friendly movies every Friday this fall at the Blackburn Hamlet branch! Bring your own water bottle. Costumes are always welcome!  

Trolls Band Together (2024) - 91 mins - G

Poppy discovers that Branch was once part of a boy band, BroZone, with his brothers: Floyd, John Dory, Spruce, and Clay. But when Floyd is kidnapped, Branch and Poppy embark on a journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd.

Le film sera visionné en anglais / Movie will be shown in English