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Eastern Counties Regional Library Locations
Petit de Grat Public Library
3435 Highway #206 (inside La Picasse),
Petit de Grat, NS
Phone/Fax:(902) 226-3534
Hours of Operation
| Sunday: | Closed |
| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | Closed |
| Wednesday: | 10 am-1 pm & 2-6 pm |
| Thursday: | 10 am-1 pm & 2-6 pm |
| Friday: | 10 am-1 pm & 2-6 pm |
| Saturday: | 10 am-1 pm & 2-6 pm |
St. Peter's Public Library
10036 Grenville St., Unit C,
St. Peter's, NS
Phone:(902) 535-2465
Hours of Operation
| Sunday: | Closed |
| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | Closed |
| Wednesday: | 10 am-1 pm & 2-6 pm |
| Thursday: | 10 am-1 pm & 2-6 pm |
| Friday: | 10 am-1 pm & 2-6 pm |
| Saturday: | 10 am-1 pm & 2-6 pm |
For more information go to Eastern Counties District Libraries
Property Tax Rebate for Seniors Program
2023 Property Tax Rebate For Seniors
This program provides a 50% rebate of residential municipal property taxes paid for 2022, up to $800. To be eligible for the Property Tax Rebate for Seniors you must be at least 65 and receive, or be eligible to receive, the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) or be between 60-64 and receive, or be eligible to receive, the Allowance in 2023. The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and the Allowance are monthly federal supplements available to low-income Old Age Security pensioners.
To Apply
- Your 2022 municipal residential property taxes must be paid in full. The taxes must be in your name or include your name.
- Complete the application in full. An incomplete application may delay your rebate. All applications must be postmarked no later than December 31, 2023.
- 2022 municipal property tax bill and receipts which show taxes paid in full will be sent to the province by your municipality once the province receives your application.
- Mail to: Property Tax Rebate for Seniors, Box 283, CRO, Halifax, NS, B3J 2N7
- Fax to: 902-428-2164 (Please make sure to send both sides of the application.)
The Property Tax Rebate for Seniors forms have been mailed out on June 30th by the province. This year we will be providing the copy of bill and receipts to the province electronically. **Seniors will be required to complete their application form and mail it to the province but will no longer require the Municipal Tax Sheet they used to request from the municipality. We encourage seniors if they have any questions to phone the office at 902-226-2400.
Calendar of Events
For a list of events happening in Richmond County during the month of September, please download the October 2023 Calendar.
Printed copies are also available in the foyer of the Municipal Administration Building.
Senior Safety Program
Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre
40 School Rd.
L'Ardoise, Richmond County,
Nova Scotia, B0E 1S0
General Inquiries: 902-587-2800
Fax: 902-587-2813
Hours of operation
varies, please phone general inquiries.
Service Description
Helps seniors navigate local services that increase their safety, security, health and well-being. Provides presentations on and information about:
- Falls prevention
- Online, mail, phone, and door-to-door fraud and scams awareness
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Elder abuse awareness
Eligibility
Open to all who identify as a senior
Application Process
Call or email to request a presentation or service navigation assistance
Documents Required
No documents required
Fees
No fees
Comfort Centre List
Click on this link to view the comfort center list, updated October 3, 2023.
Seniors Information Line
211 is available in English, French and a variety of other languages, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Nova Scotians can access 211 by phone, e-mail at info@ns.211.ca, or go to ns.211.ca.
This service provides information on seniors' programs and services which includes:
- Discussing areas of concern
- Help in accessing information dealing with government services and programs.
To view or download the 2023-2024 Positive Aging Directory click on the following link: pdf Positive Aging(366 KB)
Senior Clubs
- Arichat - Isle Madame New Horizons Senior Citizens Club - Phone: 902-226-0536
- Dundee / St. George’s Channel - South Mountain Golden Arms Association - Phone: 902-345-0495
- Grand River – Grand River Seniors Club - Phone: 902-587-2143
- L’Ardoise – L’Ardoise Jolly Seniors Club - Phone: 902-587-2077
- Louisdale – Fleurs de Lis Seniors Club - Phone: 902-345-2232
- Lower River – Riverdale’s Seniors Club 55 - Phone: 902-625-0166
- River Bourgeois – River Bourgeois 50+ Seniors - Phone: 902-535-2141
- Red Islands – Bras d’Or Lakes Seniors Club - Phone: 902 631-5643
- St. Peter’s – Bonnie Brae Seniors Citizens Club - Phone: 902-535-2835
- West Bay – Head of the Bay Seniors Club - Phone: 902-345-2988
- Petit de Grat - Le Regroupement de Aines et Aines de la Nouvelle-Ecosse - Phone: 902-226-0077
Seniors Take Action Coalition
The coalition assists, supports and advocates to ensure all senior's issues and concerns are addressed.
Seniors Take Action Coalition members are committed to engaging seniors to live healthy, safe and active lives. The Coalition will work together collaboratively to ensure the issues that impact seniors remain a priority in Richmond County and the Strait Area.
For more information go to Seniors Take Action Coalition on Facebook.
Better With Age Newsletter
Spring Issue is here! Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter
Read past issues
- Summer 2023
- Spring 2023
- Holiday 2022: 2022-12-13
- Fall 2022: 2022-09-21
- 2022 Summer Issue
- 2022 Spring Issue
- Holiday 2021
- Fall 2021
- Spring/Summer 2021
- Winter 2021
Acting Collectively Project
Aging adults can live at home longer, healthier, and more independently when there are community support and services in place to meet their needs. The ACTing Collectively project is a local and collaborative effort to improve the well-being and safety of aging adults in Cape Breton. The project launched summer of 2022 in Richmond County, Victoria County, and the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Adults 65 and older, living in these communities are invited to take part in this project by having a one-hour conversation about what they need to live well in their local communities. Individuals taking part in the interviews will receive a list of local resources they can contact to address their needs. Information on identified needs and resources available to meet those needs will be summarized and shared with leaders and policymakers in the local communities. This will help local communities identify and plan the local resources and services needed to help adults in Cape Breton age well at home.
- pdf 2023 Acting Collectively Year-End Report(2.89 MB)
- ACTing Collectively to map and address the needs of community-living older adults in Nova Scotia
- ACTing Collectively Newsletter
Older adults in Richmond County: we want to hear from you!
Our research team and community partners want to learn what services help older adults (65+) live healthier and more independently at home.
What will you do?
Have a one-hour conversation with a trained interviewer (in-person or over the phone) about your life as an older adult in Richmond County.
What is the benefit?
- You will receive a personalized list of services.
- You will be entered into a draw for a $200 Visa gift card.
- Your community will learn what older adults need to live well at home.
Interested and want more information?
Please contact Jennifer at 902-587-2800 (ext. 4) or email jennifertanner.dkmchc@gmail.com or actns@dal.ca.
Body, Mind, Spirit Tool Kit
The Mind Body and Spirit Project was a collaborative partnership involving many community partners in Richmond County. Funding was made possible through the community funding stream streams funding with Mental Health and Addictions, Department of Health and Wellness and the Municipality of the County of Richmond. The Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre was pleased to act at the official sponsor and provided the overall coordination for the project.
To view or download the Body, Mind, Spirit Took Kit click on this link: pdf Spirit Tool Kit (250 KB)
If you have any questions, please contact the Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Center (902) 587-2800 .
