IServe Kelowna

iServe is a ministry of the Rutland Seventh-day Adventist Church, and offers many services to the Rutland and Kelowna Community: Kelowna Assistance for Postpartum Depression (KAPD) is a service for mothers who have depression following delivery of their baby. It has been functioning in the Rutland area for almost 15 years. Any mother or father in need of a support group for helping them develop strategies and understanding to cope with the effects of anxiety or depression associated with maternal health is welcome to attend the Tuesday morning sessions from 11-12 noon. Contact 250-860-5096 for information and referral. Mom’s Network serves the families of children 0-6 years old in need of support and/or children’s items. Space has been provided in the lower level of the Church to accommodate a gathering place. Supplies have been sorted and categorized for items families may need for their child(ren). Quilts and Needles is the cornerstone for many of the iServe projects. A talented group of quilters,seamstresses, knitters, and crocheters contribute to beautiful finished items that go into thebags that go out. They also sell custom made quilts to raise funds for more materials for future efforts. They formally meet once a week but much of their activity happens in their own homes. Another project is the creating of ‘fidget quilts’ for adults who have dementia that results in a need to be occupied with something familiar and safe. The lap-size square quilt has different textures and shapes and interesting attachments. By keeping their hands busy and their minds engaged in purposeful activity, the person who is agitated or wandering becomes more settled. Once a year, a Health Expo is held to raise awareness of individual health needs. Many boothsare set up featuring health products and services. Plans are underway for the 2016 event whichwill offer participants a chance to have analysis of such parameters as blood pressure reading,blood glucose count, lung capacity, and body mass index. Participants will receive counsellingabout their results.