Contact information
For information about a support group near you, or to create a group in your community, please
contact:
Nova Scotia Chapter
Chair: Charmaine Hollett
44-46 Portland Street, Suite 206
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 1H4
Phone: (902) 407-4053
Email: novascotia@osteoporosis.ca
Chapter events
Health and Bone Public Forum
Do You Know How To Build Strong Bones For Life?
FREE Educational Seminar on Osteoporosis, Bone Health and Fall Prevention
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
The Westin Nova Scotia, 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Join bone health expert Dr. Christopher Kovacs, MD, FRCPC, Osteoporosis Canada and CARP for an interactive
discussion on bone health, including tips on diet, exercises, and treatments available to build bone strength
and protect them from fractures.
Don’t miss your chance to learn about better bone health – register today!
For more information, or to RSVP, please email healthandbone@gmail.com or call 1-877-218-6675.
Support group meetings
Upcoming support group information for the Nova Scotia Chapter will be posted as soon as it is available.
Please check back soon.
Available positions / Volunteer
postings
The Nova Scotia Chapter is looking for volunteers to assist, where you
can, with the following committees:
- Annual Bone China Tea Committee (held in November 2009) - various positions are available. Your assistance is required
to facilitate with on site registration; contact and invite previous attendees to the 2009 Tea; fund raise
for the silent auction. We have something for everyone and your help will be appreciated.
- Fundraising Committee - (ongoing) Sales of pearl jewellery. Show your support, sell the lovely pearls in your
community. We are also looking for volunteers to assist with the fundraising for auction items.
- Volunteer Development Committee - recruit and manage Chapter volunteers. We are working on updating a database of
volunteers.
- Advocacy Committee - we need volunteers to assist with various tasks during our Advocacy campaigns.
Additionally, we need people to assist during Public Education events.
If you want to get involved, please contact us, any help will be
appreciated. Remember, no experience is required. All we ask is, you have the desire to work as part of a
team and to improve the lives of those living with osteoporosis. We will provide all
training.
To learn more about these opportunities, send us an email with your interest or telephone us
@ 1-800-463-6842 ext. 405.
