NEXUS Community Support Society

10/31/2026

For those of you in, or travelling to, Golden, please take note of the special Air Quality Warning:

The Ministry of Environment and Parks in collaboration with the Interior Health Authority has issued an Air Quality Warning for Golden due to elevated fine particulate matter.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from NEXUS! 🎃👻

Halloween can look a little different for everyone. Costumes and trick-or-treating, a favourite movie at home, handing out candy, spending time with friends — or simply enjoying October 31 like any other day.

There’s no one right way to enjoy Halloween. Making room for different preferences, comfort levels and ways of participating helps make the day more welcoming for everyone.

However you celebrate, we hope you have a safe and happy Halloween! 👻

10/28/2026

For 70 years, NEXUS has recognized that a meaningful life looks different for every individual. 💛

Choice can be found in the big decisions and the everyday ones — how someone spends their time, the goals they pursue, the experiences they explore and the direction they want their life to take.

Our role is to listen, respect those choices, and provide support that helps individuals move forward in ways that are meaningful to them.

Because the life being lived should always be shaped by the individual living it.

10/23/2026

There’s something special about creating something that feels completely your own. 🎨

Creative activities offer space to explore ideas, make choices, try something different and express a little bit of who you are.

And sometimes, the best part is simply getting to step back, look at what you made and feel proud of it.

Every creation has a story. Every individual brings their own perspective to it. ✨

10/16/2026

The strongest relationships often grow in the smallest ways.

Seeing a familiar face. Remembering what makes someone laugh. Learning when to offer a hand and when to give space. Showing up consistently enough to really get to know one another.

Over time, those everyday interactions can build something important: comfort, familiarity and trust.

At NEXUS, getting to know the individuals we support is an important part of providing support that feels personal, respectful and responsive to who each individual is. 💛

10/11/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from NEXUS! 🍂

Today, we’re especially grateful for the individuals, families, employees and community members who bring connection, kindness and belonging into the everyday moments we share.

Whether today is spent gathering with others, enjoying a favourite tradition or simply taking some time to slow down, we hope your Thanksgiving brings moments that feel meaningful to you.

From all of us at NEXUS, we wish you a warm and happy Thanksgiving. 🧡

Please note: Our offices will be closed Monday, October 12. We will be open again on Tuesday!

10/05/2026

October is Community Inclusion Month. 💙

Inclusion is something we build together, every day.

It’s found in the opportunities to participate, the freedom to make choices, the relationships we form and the spaces where individuals feel welcomed for exactly who they are.

This month is an opportunity to celebrate how far inclusive communities have come, while continuing to create more opportunities for everyone to be seen, heard, connected, and involved.

Because when everyone has a place in community, community becomes stronger.

Swipe through to explore some of the ways inclusion comes to life in our communities. ➡️

09/29/2026

Creston & Area, you’re invited!

Join us on Friday, October 2 at Millennium Park as we celebrate NEXUS’ 70 years of inclusion. Games and food begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by *Toy Story 5* at dusk - around 7:30 p.m.

Read the full event details at the link below, and visit the **News & Events** section of our website to stay up to date on celebrations, stories, and upcoming events across our communities.

Join us in Creston on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Millennium Park for a special community celebration marking NEXUS Community Support Society’s 70th anniversary! The festivities will begin at 5:00 p.m. with lawn games, popcorn, and hot dogs. At dusk, around 7:30 p.m., we’ll enjoy an outdoor show...

09/25/2026

Cranbrook & Area:
𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐒 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞!

The Centre in Cranbrook is raising funds to support NEXUS individuals in enjoying an unforgettable trip to Calgary to see a Flames game... and we need your help to make it happen!

Bring your refundable cans and bottles to:

📍 1402 1st Street South, Cranbrook
(Please use the garage doors in the back parking lot)

📅 October 13 and 14, 2026

Can’t make it to the drop-off? Pickup is also available!
Contact Lunan, Michelle at 250-426-9763 to make arrangements.

Thank you for supporting NEXUS and the individuals we serve!

09/21/2026

Some of the best moments of connection are often the simplest. 🌿

Spending time together, getting outside, sharing interests, and enjoying the world around us can create opportunities for conversation, discovery, and belonging.

Sometimes, there doesn’t need to be a big plan. It’s simply about sharing the moment, enjoying each other’s company, and making space for connection along the way. 💛