Public rental hall with kitchen, piano and stage for community events and private gatherings.
Mara Community Hall is available for weddings, reunions, birthdays, anniversaries and memorials. The facility has hardwood floors, a small stage, three bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Maximum capacity listed by the Regional District of North Okanagan is 80 to 100 for banquet and dance events, 120 theatre-style with chairs only, and 150 with no tables or chairs. For rental information and availability, email marahallinfo@gmail.com. Rental pricing and accessible features are not specified in the source.
Service Areas: Mara
Location: 11 Coell Jones Road, Mara, British Columbia
Non-medical help for older adults living independently.
May include light housekeeping, grocery shopping, friendly calls or visits, light yard work, forms, referrals and transportation to critical appointments. Program availability varies; contact central intake.
Service Areas: Anglemont, Ashton Creek, Balmoral, Blind Bay, Broadview, Celista, Chase, Deep Creek, Eagle Bay, Enderby, Gardom Lake, Grindrod, Lee Creek, Magna Bay, Malakwa, Mara, Notch Hill, Ranchero, Salmon Arm, Salmon Valley, Scotch Creek, Sicamous, Silver Creek, Sorrento, Squilax, St. Ives, Sunnybrae, Tappen, White Lake
Transportation for older adults in Malakwa, Mara and Sicamous.
Volunteer-supported transportation for medical appointments, social outings and community activities, using electric vehicles and an accessible van. Contact the society to confirm booking, current coverage and availability.
Provider: Eagle Valley Senior Citizens Housing Society
Lower-income independent housing for adults aged 55 or older.
The provider describes 20 one-bedroom and 8 studio apartments. No nursing care or meals are provided. Application does not guarantee a vacancy; ask the housing administrator about rent and availability.
Provider: Eagle Valley Senior Citizens Housing Society
Subsidized bachelor-unit housing for adults aged 55 or older.
The provider describes 11 bachelor units, including two privately funded units. The application describes meals and weekly housekeeping but says nursing care is not available. Rent depends on income and assets; ask about current vacancies.
Provider: Eagle Valley Senior Citizens Housing Society
Assisted living for people needing help with daily care.
The provider says this BC Housing and Interior Health funded complex is staffed around the clock, with an on-site licensed practical nurse and care aides. Contact the administrator for eligibility, referrals and availability.
Provider: Sicamous and Area Community Response Network
Community education and coordination around adult abuse and neglect.
The network brings together local agencies and community members for education, advocacy and coordinated responses to abuse, neglect and self-neglect affecting vulnerable adults. Its listed communities served include Malakwa. The webpage offers a local community contact list; no direct Malakwa office is stated.
Service Areas: Ashton Creek, Cambie-Solsqua, Enderby, Grandview Bench, Grindrod, Kingfisher, Malakwa, Mara, Sicamous, Springbend, Swansea Point, Trinity Valley