Nanaimo Association for Community Living
@nanaimoacl.bsky.social
Since 1986, envisioning "A world where all people with diversabilities thrive."
Learn more about us at: www.nanaimoacl.com
Learn more about us at: www.nanaimoacl.com
🚨POSTINGS ALERT🚨 We’ve got something for you too, Child and Youth Care Workers! We need two permanent part-time CYWs for one of our staffed homes! For all the details and/or to apply, don’t delay - check out nanaimoacl.com/careers! 😍👍 #NACLCareers #WorkWithUs #JoinOurTeam
February 14, 2026 at 12:03 AM
🚨POSTINGS ALERT🚨 We’ve got something for you too, Child and Youth Care Workers! We need two permanent part-time CYWs for one of our staffed homes! For all the details and/or to apply, don’t delay - check out nanaimoacl.com/careers! 😍👍 #NACLCareers #WorkWithUs #JoinOurTeam
🚨POSTINGS ALERT🚨 Opportunities abound for CSW positions, folks! We’re seeking two permanent part-time CSWs and one permanent full-time CSW for a couple of our staffed homes! For all the details and/or to apply, check out nanaimoacl.com/careers! 😍👍 #NACLCareers #WorkWithUs #JoinOurTeam
February 13, 2026 at 11:56 PM
🚨POSTINGS ALERT🚨 Opportunities abound for CSW positions, folks! We’re seeking two permanent part-time CSWs and one permanent full-time CSW for a couple of our staffed homes! For all the details and/or to apply, check out nanaimoacl.com/careers! 😍👍 #NACLCareers #WorkWithUs #JoinOurTeam
🚨FOUR SPOTS LEFT!🚨 Join our 6-week accessible program starting March 9, 2026 Mondays from 4:30–6:00PM at #6-77 Victoria Cresent, designed for people with diversabilities to learn about healthy relationships, internet safety, sexual health, & more. Contact Ellie Kopacek-Smith for info/to register. ☺️
February 13, 2026 at 9:33 PM
🚨FOUR SPOTS LEFT!🚨 Join our 6-week accessible program starting March 9, 2026 Mondays from 4:30–6:00PM at #6-77 Victoria Cresent, designed for people with diversabilities to learn about healthy relationships, internet safety, sexual health, & more. Contact Ellie Kopacek-Smith for info/to register. ☺️
Since we can’t pre-program posts (yet) on Bluesky, whatever your #FamilyDay looks like on Monday (whether restful or adventure-filled), we hope you have a great one! 🤩❤️ Our admin office and day services will be closed on the 16th, but we’re back on Tuesday!
February 13, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Since we can’t pre-program posts (yet) on Bluesky, whatever your #FamilyDay looks like on Monday (whether restful or adventure-filled), we hope you have a great one! 🤩❤️ Our admin office and day services will be closed on the 16th, but we’re back on Tuesday!
Need a card to say “Thank you,” “Congratulations,” or just “Hi!” - ? Support your local artist 🎨💌 from #UplandsOutreach, EC - her cards are available for purchase for $5 each at the #BeesKneesCafe (on Third Street) or the NACL Admin Office! 🥰👍 #Entrepreneur #Artist #Cards #ArtCards
February 13, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Need a card to say “Thank you,” “Congratulations,” or just “Hi!” - ? Support your local artist 🎨💌 from #UplandsOutreach, EC - her cards are available for purchase for $5 each at the #BeesKneesCafe (on Third Street) or the NACL Admin Office! 🥰👍 #Entrepreneur #Artist #Cards #ArtCards
Part of our Employment Service includes Discovery, where we get to learn all about the people we support. AP has lots of interests, from engine repair to early childhood education. We can’t wait to help her realize her dreams! 🤩❤️ #EmploymentServices #NACLEmploymentServices #InclusiveEmployment
February 12, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Part of our Employment Service includes Discovery, where we get to learn all about the people we support. AP has lots of interests, from engine repair to early childhood education. We can’t wait to help her realize her dreams! 🤩❤️ #EmploymentServices #NACLEmploymentServices #InclusiveEmployment
Our hearts are with Tumbler Ridge and all who have been impacted by what happened on Tuesday. 🕯️❤️ #SendingLove
February 12, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Our hearts are with Tumbler Ridge and all who have been impacted by what happened on Tuesday. 🕯️❤️ #SendingLove
Here at #CathersLakeHome, we’ve enjoyed a busy, active January. We’ve completed a few escape rooms 🚪, visited the SPCA 🐱, been to the pool 🏊♂️ , and even tried out the new Woodgrove Arcade! 🕹️ We’re getting out in the community and enjoying some indoor activities while the weather’s cold. ❄️ #WinterFun
February 11, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Here at #CathersLakeHome, we’ve enjoyed a busy, active January. We’ve completed a few escape rooms 🚪, visited the SPCA 🐱, been to the pool 🏊♂️ , and even tried out the new Woodgrove Arcade! 🕹️ We’re getting out in the community and enjoying some indoor activities while the weather’s cold. ❄️ #WinterFun
🚨POSTING ALERT🚨 It’s only open until end of day tomorrow - but we’re looking for TWO permanent part-time CSWs for one of our staffed homes! For all the details and/or to apply, don’t delay - it’s all at nanaimoacl.com/careers! 😍👍 #NACLCareers #WorkWithUs #JoinOurTeam
February 11, 2026 at 7:45 PM
🚨POSTING ALERT🚨 It’s only open until end of day tomorrow - but we’re looking for TWO permanent part-time CSWs for one of our staffed homes! For all the details and/or to apply, don’t delay - it’s all at nanaimoacl.com/careers! 😍👍 #NACLCareers #WorkWithUs #JoinOurTeam
Get ready for music and fun on the dance floor! 🪩🎶 Our Valentine’s Day #SocialNight is a welcoming space where everyone can show off their dance moves! 💃👨🏿🦽👨🦼➡️🕺🏻
Come dance, celebrate, and share the love this Thursday from 6-8 p.m. - $5 at the door gets you a snack and drink, too! ❤️🎉 #ValentinesDance
Come dance, celebrate, and share the love this Thursday from 6-8 p.m. - $5 at the door gets you a snack and drink, too! ❤️🎉 #ValentinesDance
February 10, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Get ready for music and fun on the dance floor! 🪩🎶 Our Valentine’s Day #SocialNight is a welcoming space where everyone can show off their dance moves! 💃👨🏿🦽👨🦼➡️🕺🏻
Come dance, celebrate, and share the love this Thursday from 6-8 p.m. - $5 at the door gets you a snack and drink, too! ❤️🎉 #ValentinesDance
Come dance, celebrate, and share the love this Thursday from 6-8 p.m. - $5 at the door gets you a snack and drink, too! ❤️🎉 #ValentinesDance
DK and SS from #KennedyHome loved seeing #MonsterTrucks 🛻 in Victoria recently - and dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory 🍝 was pretty darned perfect, too! 🤩👍 #IslandLife #VictoriaAdventures #somuchfun❤️
February 10, 2026 at 1:23 AM
DK and SS from #KennedyHome loved seeing #MonsterTrucks 🛻 in Victoria recently - and dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory 🍝 was pretty darned perfect, too! 🤩👍 #IslandLife #VictoriaAdventures #somuchfun❤️
The new building at #SeafieldOutreach (with Woodgrove Senior Citizens Housing Society) is really taking shape! 🏢🎉 As of the last week of January (when these pix were taken), a new roof was in place and the construction crew was installing windows and patio doors! 🪟👍 #Construction #Progress #Housing
February 6, 2026 at 5:58 PM
The new building at #SeafieldOutreach (with Woodgrove Senior Citizens Housing Society) is really taking shape! 🏢🎉 As of the last week of January (when these pix were taken), a new roof was in place and the construction crew was installing windows and patio doors! 🪟👍 #Construction #Progress #Housing
🚨POSTINGS ALERT🚨 Opportunities abound, folks! We’ve got two permanent part-time positions available - one CSW and one CYW for two of our staffed homes! For all the details and/or to apply, check out nanaimoacl.com/careers! 😍👍 #NACLCareers #WorkWithUs #JoinOurTeam
February 5, 2026 at 7:42 PM
🚨POSTINGS ALERT🚨 Opportunities abound, folks! We’ve got two permanent part-time positions available - one CSW and one CYW for two of our staffed homes! For all the details and/or to apply, check out nanaimoacl.com/careers! 😍👍 #NACLCareers #WorkWithUs #JoinOurTeam
JS from #PortsmouthRoadHome created this lovely Pour Painting. 🎨🖼️ She ended up being the only person in the class, so BIG shoutout to #LostArtsClub for the awesome 1:1 learning opportunity. ☺️❤️ She’s now enrolled in a “Sea Glass Art” 🏖️🌊 class and “Making Art and Decor” with foraged plants! 🌱👍 #Create
February 4, 2026 at 7:11 PM
JS from #PortsmouthRoadHome created this lovely Pour Painting. 🎨🖼️ She ended up being the only person in the class, so BIG shoutout to #LostArtsClub for the awesome 1:1 learning opportunity. ☺️❤️ She’s now enrolled in a “Sea Glass Art” 🏖️🌊 class and “Making Art and Decor” with foraged plants! 🌱👍 #Create
It’s hard to beat bowling for a fun way to team-build! Here’s the #CottleLakeHome and #MallardLakeHome duplex “sparing” some time to “strike” up a good time at Splitsville Nanaimo! 🎳🎉 #Bowling #Teamwork #StrikeItUp
February 3, 2026 at 10:31 PM
It’s hard to beat bowling for a fun way to team-build! Here’s the #CottleLakeHome and #MallardLakeHome duplex “sparing” some time to “strike” up a good time at Splitsville Nanaimo! 🎳🎉 #Bowling #Teamwork #StrikeItUp
If you’re a creative type who loves arts and crafts, this Thursday’s #SocialNight is for YOU! 🎨🧶 Join us from 6-8 p.m. at Actions (83 Victoria Crescent) and for just $5, you also get a drink and snack! We’d love to see you there… 🤩👍 #Social #Connecting #MakingFriends #MakingMemories
February 3, 2026 at 10:21 PM
If you’re a creative type who loves arts and crafts, this Thursday’s #SocialNight is for YOU! 🎨🧶 Join us from 6-8 p.m. at Actions (83 Victoria Crescent) and for just $5, you also get a drink and snack! We’d love to see you there… 🤩👍 #Social #Connecting #MakingFriends #MakingMemories
Here’s a #SocialNight SNEAK PREVIEW for February - including arts and crafts 🎨, a Valentine’s Day dance 💕, board games 🎲, and a karaoke night 🎶 coming up these next four Thursdays! Just $5 each time gets you a drink and snack, and in on that week’s fun! See you there! ☺️🎉 #MakeFriends #MakeMemories
February 3, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Here’s a #SocialNight SNEAK PREVIEW for February - including arts and crafts 🎨, a Valentine’s Day dance 💕, board games 🎲, and a karaoke night 🎶 coming up these next four Thursdays! Just $5 each time gets you a drink and snack, and in on that week’s fun! See you there! ☺️🎉 #MakeFriends #MakeMemories
Did you get a chance to see the Parliament Buildings all lit up during the holiday season? The #CaspersWayHome crew sure did, and got this awesome group shot while there! 🤩❤️ #LightUp #Victoria #Sightseeing
February 2, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Did you get a chance to see the Parliament Buildings all lit up during the holiday season? The #CaspersWayHome crew sure did, and got this awesome group shot while there! 🤩❤️ #LightUp #Victoria #Sightseeing
How’s this for a fun night? #TurnerConnectionHome met up with #PortsmouthRoadHome to see the #SpiceGirls tribute this past week at the Port Theatre! 🪩🎶🎉🎉🎉 #TributeBand #SpiceUpYourLife
February 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
How’s this for a fun night? #TurnerConnectionHome met up with #PortsmouthRoadHome to see the #SpiceGirls tribute this past week at the Port Theatre! 🪩🎶🎉🎉🎉 #TributeBand #SpiceUpYourLife
It’s no secret a lot of us are big wrestling fans at NACL, and #MaxeyRoadHome is no exception! They had the BEST time at last Saturday’s #VancouverIslandProWrestling event at Beban Park. Friendships are blooming from shared interests! 🤼🎉 Have an awesome weekend coming up! #Wrestling #WrestlingMatch
January 30, 2026 at 6:40 PM
It’s no secret a lot of us are big wrestling fans at NACL, and #MaxeyRoadHome is no exception! They had the BEST time at last Saturday’s #VancouverIslandProWrestling event at Beban Park. Friendships are blooming from shared interests! 🤼🎉 Have an awesome weekend coming up! #Wrestling #WrestlingMatch
From NACL #EmploymentServices: We love reflecting on TN’s journey at NACL! Between school at VIU, his jobs mowing lawns and setting up stages at VICC, plus big life changes, he’s got lots to look forward to in 2026. Way to go, TN! 🤩👍🎉🎉🎉 #Ambition #LifeGoals #HardWorker #WorkingHard
January 29, 2026 at 9:13 PM
From NACL #EmploymentServices: We love reflecting on TN’s journey at NACL! Between school at VIU, his jobs mowing lawns and setting up stages at VICC, plus big life changes, he’s got lots to look forward to in 2026. Way to go, TN! 🤩👍🎉🎉🎉 #Ambition #LifeGoals #HardWorker #WorkingHard
We’re having another #MovieNight this week for this week’s #ThursdayNightSocial at Actions - come find out what it is (since it’s a mystery until you get there), plus enjoy a snack and drink for just $5! Let’s hang out and have some fun - everyone’s welcome!!! 🎥🍿 #Movie #Social #Connecting
January 27, 2026 at 9:03 PM
We’re having another #MovieNight this week for this week’s #ThursdayNightSocial at Actions - come find out what it is (since it’s a mystery until you get there), plus enjoy a snack and drink for just $5! Let’s hang out and have some fun - everyone’s welcome!!! 🎥🍿 #Movie #Social #Connecting
The weekend’s nearly here - hope you have fun plans in store! 🤩👍 If you need a little inspiration on something to do, you can always take a “cue” from #ActionsDayProgram and spend some time one of our local pool halls… ☺️☺️☺️🎱🎉 #Pool #Snooker #PoolHall
January 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The weekend’s nearly here - hope you have fun plans in store! 🤩👍 If you need a little inspiration on something to do, you can always take a “cue” from #ActionsDayProgram and spend some time one of our local pool halls… ☺️☺️☺️🎱🎉 #Pool #Snooker #PoolHall
From NACL #EmploymentServices: In the fall of 2025, TN started a Small Engine Repair Course up at #VIU through the amazing STEPS Forward program. Here he’s working on a trailer for his riding mower, Bumblebee. 🐝🌱 We’re looking forward to his graduation this spring! 🎓👍 #Education #SkillBuilding
January 22, 2026 at 6:57 PM
From NACL #EmploymentServices: In the fall of 2025, TN started a Small Engine Repair Course up at #VIU through the amazing STEPS Forward program. Here he’s working on a trailer for his riding mower, Bumblebee. 🐝🌱 We’re looking forward to his graduation this spring! 🎓👍 #Education #SkillBuilding
Remember Michael Patrick’s benefit for NACL on December 18th? It was a stellar night and we couldn’t be more thankful for all who supported it! We’re THRILLED to say it generated $6,102! Here are some specific shoutouts, and stay tuned as we reveal how the funds will be used! 🥰 #Fundraiser #Grateful
January 21, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Remember Michael Patrick’s benefit for NACL on December 18th? It was a stellar night and we couldn’t be more thankful for all who supported it! We’re THRILLED to say it generated $6,102! Here are some specific shoutouts, and stay tuned as we reveal how the funds will be used! 🥰 #Fundraiser #Grateful