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Seniors’ & Elders’ Guide
to the Westsideof Vancouver
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Seniors & Elders MappingProject Goals:
Increase respect and under-1.
standing for Seniors & Elders
Explore what creates a2.
friendly community forSeniors & Elders
Share stories and make new3.
friends
Learn about resources in the4.
Westside Community
Create a valuable resource5.
guide to the Westside
Help to build a6.
welcoming and inclusiveneighbourhood for all
.
Mapping Process & Purpose:
The ‘Seniors & Elders Guide tothe Westside’ was produced byand for seniors on the Westsideof Vancouver in an effort tobuild community and developresources. Through boththe community consultationprocess and the final guide,the Seniors & Elders MappingProject supports communitydevelopment throughmeaningful dialogue andresources on topics that matter.
The Mapping Project broughttogether diverse seniorspopulations, including KitsHouse Seniors Drop-InProgram, Musqueam Elders,South Granville Seniors CentreLatin Seniors Outreach Programand Kitsilano CommunityCentre Seniors Committee,around such topics as:
What creates and erodes a•sense of home? Why doesbelonging matter?
What is important to you in•your community?
What personal and•community assets areavailable?
What resources support•a sense of home orbelonging?
What is your vision for your•community?
Funding for the Seniors &
Elders Mapping Project is provided by the ‘BuildingWelcoming & InclusiveNeighbourhoods’ Initiativeof the Province of BritishColumbia.
The BuildingWelcoming & InclusiveNeighbourhoodsInitiative (BWIN)
The Building Welcoming andInclusive Neighbourhoods(BWIN) project is a 3 yearinitiative funded by the Provinceof British Columbia that exploresthe role of NeighbourhoodHouses in building communitycapacity by encouraging
inclusion and building on B.C.’scultural diversity. This project will explore the leadership roleof neighbourhood houses inthe Lower Mainland in buildingcommunity capacity to be welcoming to all and to addressracism and social exclusion increative and responsive ways.
Specific KitsilanoNeighbourhood House BWIN
initiatives include the SeniorsMapping Project, CommunityPotlucks, Youth Initiatives,Welcoming CommunitiesSteering Committee, SpecialEvents and Volunteer & PolicyDevelopment.
Finding Home: BelongingMeaning and DialogueProgram
Finding Home: Belonging
Meaning and Dialogue isa neighbourhood baseddialogue program thatsupports communities andindividuals to foster a senseof belonging, build inclusivecommunities and strengthen values-based problem solvingskills. From 2007 to 2008,Finding Home collaborated with the Environmental Youth Alliance and KitsilanoNeighbourhood House on the Youth Asset Mapping Project.In 2008 to 2009, Finding Homecollaborated with the JusticeInstitute of British Columbia andKitsilano Neighbourhood Houseon program development,outreach and facilitation for theSeniors and Elders MappingProject. For more informationcontact Jessie Sutherland at jessie@worldviewstrategies.com
To find out more about theBuilding Welcoming &Inclusive NeighbourhoodsInitiative (BWIN) and theSeniors Mapping Projectplease contact: JenniferLongson, CommunityOrganizer, 604-736-3588, jenn@kitshouse.org or visitwww.kitshouse.org
About The Seniors & Elders Mapping Project
In the fall of 2008, over 100 Seniors & Elders on the Westside participated inworkshops to identify and discuss community strengths & resources, using the ‘FindingHome’ model, developed by Jessie Sutherland. Information collected was used tocreate a ‘Guide to the Westside’ for community members, seniors’ organizations & government agencies.
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Project Team: Jennifer Longson, Community Organizer/ProjectCoordinator, Kitsilano Neighbourhood House,604-736-3588 www.kitshouse.org
Jessie Sutherland, Program Development, Outreach
& Facilitation, Innovator of the Finding HomeInitiative, Worldview StrategiesDialogue Design & Facilitation Coordinator, Justice Institute of BC, Finding Home Initiative604-879-2402, www.worldviewstrategies.com, www.jibc.ca
This project was made possible with thesupport of many communities, organizationsand individuals. We would like to acknowledge:
Musqueam First Nation www.musqueam.bc.ca
Larry Grant, Musqueam ElderBrenda Campbell, Elder Centre CoordinatorDianne Buchan, Associate DirectorPaula Point, Office Coordinator Alex Wong, Geographic Information SystemsCoordinator
South Granville Seniors Centre www.southgranvilleseniors.caClemencia Gomez, Executive DirectorMagaly Varas, Latin Seniors Coordinator Alanna Larson, Program & Volunteer Coordinator
Kitsilano Community Centre www.kitsilanoseniors.comEva Srobotnjak, Seniors CoordinatorNona Thompson, Seniors Committee Chair
Point Grey Secondary School
http://pointgreysecondary.caBridges Program - Erla Calahaisn, Kimberly Leary Youth Artist – Erva Jean SparrowStudents - Erva Jean Sparrow, Theresa Joe, AliceStogan, Michelle Stogan, Leo Leppington
Vancouver Public Library www.vpl.vancouver.bc.caRenee Chalut, Community Librarian
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House www.kitshouse.org Volunteers - Naz Bahmanighadjar, Susan Carthy,
Lucia Cheung, Jeffrey Doan, Caleigh Garland, Helen Jue, Dellie Lidyard, Janet Mackie, Marguerite Ma-cLennan, Pamela Pobleta, Jeffery Poon, Ben Wilmeth.Staff - Catherine Leach, Executive Director; JulieWall, Seniors Coordinator; Raewyn Tudor, SeniorsDrop-In Coordinator; Emily Palmer, Volunteer Co-ordinator; Shannon Rees & Megan Raschig, OfficeCoordinators; Jo Pleschakov, Elders Abuse TheatreProject Coordinator.
Layout & Design: LaPel Consulting & Design; 604 251-9993
realstories@uniserve.com
AcknowledgementsThe Seniors & Elders Mapping Project was made possible by the sincere and thoughtfulcontributions of seniors residing and/or using services on the Westside of Vancouver. Their
knowledge of their communities, vision for the future and courageous dialogue helped shapeand inform the guide you now hold.
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House would like to thank participants, staff and volunteers fromthe Musqueam Elder Centre, South Granville Seniors Centre Latin Seniors Program, KitsilanoCommunity Centre Seniors Committee, and the Kitsilano Neighbourhood House Seniors Drop-InProgram for their valuable contributions to making this guide a reality.
Table of Contents
1 Acknowledgements
2 AboutKits NeighbourhoodHouse
3 HowtoCreateaSeniors &EldersFriendly
Community4 Musqueam
6 LatinSeniors
7 Multicultural&Settlement Services
8 GovernmentInformation
9 Emergency& Non-EmergencyResources
10 MedicalServices
11 SeniorsSafety:Priorities &Tips
12 HousingResources
13 Transportation
14 FoodSecurity
16 ConsumerTips&Trades
17 Finances
18 Recreation&SeniorsCentres
20 Volunteering
20 FaithGroups/Spiritual Services
21 OurVisionforthe WestsideCommunity
22 UsefulHelplines&Quick Links
24 CrisisServices
25 WhatDoesHomeMean ToYou?
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About Kits Neighbourhood House
In partnership and collaboration with other communitygroups, we provide inclusive and preventive children,youth, family, adult and older adult support programsand services.
Kitsilano Neighbourhood Houseis a member of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of Greater Vancouver, providing serviceson the Westside of Vancouver. Inpartnership and collaboration withother community groups, we provideinclusive and preventive children,youth, family, adult and older adultsupport programs and services.
Kitsilano Neighbourhood Houseis committed to safe, healthy andinclusive communities for communitymembers of all ages and cultures,serving the Westside community forover 35 years and connecting withover 2000 participants each year, 200of whom are active volunteers. Please visit www.kitshouse.org for moreinformation.
KNH Community Vision: TheWestside of Vancouver is a healthy,safe and vibrant community whereeveryone thrives.
KNH Mission: We are dedicatedto strengthening our communitythrough leadership, its collaborationand opportunity.
Our Statement of Diversity:
We are children, youth, adults &•seniors of all races, all religions,all cultures, all abilities & alleconomic levels
We speak many languages•
We are men & women of all sexual•orientations
We value diversity•
We endeavour to reflect the•diversity of our neighbours inour membership, our Board of Management, our volunteers & ourstaff
We respect all our neighbours•
We expect that all who come to•
our House, all those who provideor receive our services, willextend the same respect to allthose who meet here
Therefore, we will act to promote•the inclusion of all in our House &in our community
We endeavourto reect thediversity of
our neighboursin ourmembership,our Board of Management,our volunteers& our staff
DISCLAIMER:
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, its
participants, volunteers and staff have
made every effort to accurately represent
the community consultation process and
participant-identified resources within the
‘Seniors & Elders Guide to the Westside’.
PLEASE NOTE: Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
does not necessarily endorse the services
provided within this guide.
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How to Create a Seniors &Elders FriendlyCommunityThis list was compiled in consultation with over100 Seniors & Elders on the Westside of Vancouver. Please visit KitsilanoNeighbourhood House to get your own ‘How to Create a Seniors & EldersFriendly Community’ Reusable Shopping Bag!
Smile
Be Curious
Share Food
Accept Diversity
Help Each Other
Respect AbilitiesShare Your wisdom
Respect the Environment
Recognize Friendly Faces
Understand Other Cultures
Take Responsibility Make Friends with Someonein Another Generation
Be HappySpeak Slowly
Plant Flowers
Use Large PrintRespect Yourself Share Knowledge
Show That You Care
Create a Loving Atmosphere
Care for Your Neighbourhood
Provide EncouragementBe Interested in Seniors
Consider Mobility, Balance, SpeedLearn New Things
Start ConversationsHold Multicultural Events
Maintain Safe Roads & Sidewalks
Provide Interesting Classes & Activities
Enjoy Your Neighbours
Host a Neighbourhood Party
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Musqueam Statement of Intent
Area and Reserve LocationsPropertyof theMusqueam IndianBand
Producedby theGIS UnitUpdatedMarch,2009
NotforRedistribution
Statement of Intent BoundaryMusqueam ReserveWater BodiesGVRD Municipalities
“You create a different senseof belonging when you speakyour mother tongue and avery different perspective oneverything that comes fromyour community.”
- Larry Grant
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Musqueam
“Home is when you know your language. It connects you to thespirit of your ancestors and to yourself that gives you a deepermeaning of your culture, ceremony, and spirituality.” - Larry Grant
What Elders value about MusqueamBeing Musqueam•
Connection to Neighbourhoods•
My Language: It ties me to all the stories that•
are told and all the different areas (land) and
ceremonies that are ours.
Home means:Safety•
Belonging•
Comfort•
Connection to the land•
Kids are safe•
Freedom- For the•
children to discovertheir communityKnow each other•
Knowing family ties•
TheMusqueampeoplehavelivedinourpresentlocationforthousandsofyears.Ourtraditionalterritoryonceoccupiedmuchofwhatisnow Vancouverandthesurroundingareas.ThenameMusqueamrelatesbacktotheRiverGrass,thenameofthegrassis(m-uh-th-kwi).Thereisastorythathasbeenpassedonfromgenerationtogeneration
thatexplainshowwebecameknownastheMusqueam–PeopleoftheRiverGrass.
“Itwasnotedthatinsomeperiodsthe(m-uh-th-kwi)grassourished,andinsomeperiodsitcouldscarcelybefound.Itwasalsonotedthatinsomeperiodsourpeoplewouldourishandinsomeperiodsthepopulationwoulddwindle,perhapsbyplagueorwar.Itwasinthisway
webecameknownasMusqueam.”
Wearetraditional(h-un-q-uh-mi-n-uhm)speakingpeopleandhavedescendedfromtheculturalgroupknowastheCoastSalish.Ourpeoplemovedthroughoutourtraditionalterritoryusingtheresourcesthelandprovidedforshing,hunting,trappingandgathering,tomaintaintheirlivelihood.Today,theMusqueampeoplestillusetheseresourcesforeconomicandtraditionalpurposes.
AlthoughametropolitancityhasdevelopedintheheartofMusqueamterritory,ourcommunitymaintainsstrongculturalandtraditionalbeliefs.Ourcommunityhistoriansandeducatorsteachandpassonourhistorytoourpeople,whichhasalwaysbeenthewayofourpeople,tokeepourcultureandtraditionsstrong.
Todayourpopulationourishesandweareastrongcommunityofoveronethousandmembers.Weliveonaverysmallportionofourtraditionalterritory,
knownastheMusqueamIndianReserve,locatedsouthofMarineDrivenearthemouthoftheFraserRiver.
Drawing by Musqueam youthErva-Jean Sparrow who is 16 years old
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Youth & Elderssharing their perspectives
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What Belonging Means to Musqueam Elders
Costs of not feeling BelongingDisconnection from family, self, culture, ceremony,spirituality and language leads to:
Substance abuse and addictions•
Drugs, alcohol, work, gambling, sex etc.•
Not wanting to be who we are•
Denying identity and culture•
Violence against self •
What creates a sense of home?
Caring•
Health support/services•
Environment•
River•
My home by the Fraser River•
Warmness in my heart to•
come homeSpace for housing•
Getting our status back•
Being Musqueam•
Being responsible to self, others•
and community
What erodes a sense of home?
Changing environment/terrain•
Destruction, industry impact•
Depletion of resources•Barriers of access to resources•
Minimizing territory in mapping•
infoInability to accommodate all our•
band membersSacrice own land space to•
accommodate people in thecommunity
Benets of BelongingConnected to family story•
Tied to our history as anchor•Rooted in understanding•
Comfort, ownership,•
belonging
Pride•
Artistic traditions•Carving•
Knowing the•
traditions
Musqueam
Did You Know? ThevillageofMusqueamhasbeenlivedincontinuouslyfor4000years
Musqueam Elders PrioritiesIncreasingunderstanding+respectamongst•
allpeopleEducatingnewcomersabout:•
Musqueamhistory•
Territory•
Effectsonadolescents•
Residentialschools•
An Invitation to Learn Moreabout MusqueamMusqueamElderswouldliketoinvitenewcomerstothefreeweeklyMusqueam101CoursesponsoredbyMusqueamandtheUBCMuseumof Anthropology.
Musqueam101,Wednesdays6-9pmMusqueamBandAdministrationOfce,6735SalishDrive,VancouverBCPleasevisitwww.musqueam.bc.caformoreinformationandcurrenttopics.
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Programas en Españolpara el Adulto Mayor
Spanish Outreach•
Program – SouthGranville SeniorsCentre, 1420 W. 12th Ave., Vancouver, BC, V5H 1M8Tel. 604 725-0515 www.southgranvilleseniors.caEl programa es funcionalos días miércoles de 10
a 5 pm. Incluye clases deinglés, ejercicios suaves,almuerzo y actividadesinformativas y culturales.
Kiwassa Neighbourhood•
House, 2425 Oxford, Vancouver, B.C.Tel. 604 254-5401Ofrece almuerzos los viernes, salidas en buspúblico o particular yconversación en inglés
South Vancouver•
Neighbourhood House,6470 Victoria Dr., Vancouver, BC, V5P 3X7 Tel.604 324-6212Ofrece grupos de apoyo amujeres de habla hispana.
Multicultural•
Family Services, 1145 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC – Tel. 604254-6468Ofrece programas enespañol, informaciónsobre inmigración para elrecién llegado, consejeríaindividual y familiar, yactividades culturales.
Minoru Place Seniors’•Centre, 7660 MinoruBoulevard, Richmond, BC,
V6Y 1R9, Tel: 604 718-8450.Ofrece un programa losdías sábados, de 10 a 1pm.
Una Perspectiva para laComunidad del AdultoMayor Latinoamericano
La Comunidad de HablaHispana dispone de dosGuías Telefónicas con toda lainformación sobre consulados,médicos, dentistas, abogados,
notarios, trabajadoressociales, agenciascomunitarias en español,agencias de traductores,restaurantes, espectáculos,tiendas de productoslatinoamericanos, salones debelleza, servicios de mudanza,etc., etc. Ellas son:
Guía Telefónica Latina – •
1259 Kingsway, Vancouver,BC, Tel. 604 874-6364
Directorio Hispano, Tel.•
604 936-0977 – info@elspanglish.com
Además, en el VancouverMetropolitano se publicanen español varios periódicossemanales.
Todos estos periódicos sedistribuyen gratuitamente enel Vancovuer Metropolitano.
Algunos de ellos son:Milenio – P.O.Box 43015,•
Burnaby, BC, V5G 4S2, Tel.604 6824515
milenio@milenio.ca•
Contacto Directo – 1259•
Kingsway, Vancouver, BC,Tel. 604 874-6364
La Vanguardia, Tel. 778-•
862—1577, Oswaldo@
lavanguardia.caRevista Spanglish•
(publicación mensual),Tel. 604 936-0977
Información enEspañol, disponibleen las siguientesorganizaciones:
Centro Comunitario•
Hispano – 4828Commercial St., Vancouver,
Tel. 604 872-4431Línea telefónica en español•
de la Municipalidad de Vancouver, Tel. 604 871-6464
MOSAIC – 1522•
Commercial Dr., Vancouver,BC, Tel. 254-9626
Multicultural•
Family Services – 1145 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC,
Tel. 604 254-6468Biblioteca Central – 350•
Georgia St., Tel. 331-3600- y Sucursales en todo el Vancouver Metropolitano
411 Seniors Centre – 411•
Dunsmuir St., Vancouver,BC, Tel. 604 684-8171
Kiwassa Neighbourhood•
House – 2425 Oxford, Vancouver, BC,
Tel. 604 254-5401Family Services Society•
– 202-1193 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC – Tel 604874-2938
Profesionales en Salud•
Mental Proporsionan ayudaa personas con depresión,seledad, y otros estadosmentales.
Latin Seniors
“Si quiere conectarse – cree las oportunidades paraencontrar amigos”
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Multicultural & Settlement Services
Afliation of MulticulturalSocieties and Service
Agencies of BC (AMSSA)1-888-355-5560,www.amssa.org
Connection Centre forFrancophone Immigrants(CCFI)www.vivreencb.ca
Immigrant Services Societyof BCwww.issbc.org
MOSIACwww.mosaicbc.ca
Pacic ImmigrantResources Societywww.pirs.bc.ca
Progressive InterculturalCommunity ServicesSocietywww.pics.bc.ca
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.www.success.bc.ca
Vancouver & LowerMainland Multicultural
Family Support ServicesSociety604-436-1025,www.vlmfss.ca
English as a SecondLanguage (ESL)
FormoreinformationonEnglishasaSecondLanguageClasses,ResourcesandInformationpleasecontactoneoftheaboveagenciesorvisitwww.elsanet.org
Servicios Religiosos
Iglesia Católica “Our Lady of Sorrows”•
555 Slocan St., Vancouver, BC
Tel. 604-254-0691 www.sorrows.cjb.net
Iglesia Pentecostal Hispana Broadway•
2700 E. Broadway, Vancouver, BC
Tel. 604 951-8645Iglesia Evangélica Restauración•
260 12th St., New Westminster, BC
Tel. 604 526-1331 iglesiaasaf1@aol.com
Iglesias Menonita Hispana•
659 E. 52nd Ave., Vancouver, BC
Tel. 6252-9542
Tabernáculo Bíblico Bautista•
2551 E.49th Ave., Vancouver, BC, V5S 1J6
Tel. 604 659-4225
www.elredentor.com
Ideas para Programas Inter-generacionales
Busque una persona (tutor) que le•
ayude a aprender inglés
Comparta sus tradiciones•
culturales/costumbres con gente jovenHágase responsable de encontrar•
los servicios disponibles en español
Vaya a eventos con un propósito•
¿Qué nos produce lasensación de hogar?
Un lenguaje inclusivo
Un lenguaje abierto
Gente y conexiones
Calidez
Una comunidad grata para eladulto mayor recién llegado
Programas en español
Información disponible enespañol
Latin Seniors
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City of VancouverCityHallislocatedat:453West12thAvenue(cornerofCambieSt) Vancouver,BCV5Y1V4CanadaOpenMonday–Friday:8:30am-5:00pmGeneralEnquiriestoCityHall:604.873.7011,info@vancouver.ca
City Government VancouverisrunbyaMayorandtenCouncillors,whoareelectedevery3years.They
havetheauthorityto“passby-lawstoregulatesuchthingsasnoiseandlanduse,buyandsellproperty,collectcertaintaxes,approveexpenditures,takeondebts,givegrants,andhireanddischargeemployees.”(Visithttp://vancouver.caformoreinformation)ContactInformation:mayorandcouncil@vancouver.caPhone:604.873.7276Fax:604.873.7419
Provincial GovernmentTheprovinceofBritishColumbiaisgovernedbythePremierandcabinet.Theprovinceisdividedintoelectoraldistricts,andresidentsvotefortheirMLA,orMember
oftheProvincialLegislature,whorepresentsthemintheprovincialparliamentinVictoria.Theprovincialgovernmentisresponsibleforissuessuchashealth,education,childrenandfamiliesandseniors. Visithttp://www.gov.bc.ca/formoreinformation
Electoral Districts on the Vancouver’s West Sideinclude: Vancouver–PointGrey Vancouver–Fairview Vancouver–Quilchena
Tondoutyourelectoraldistrict,andthedetailedcontactinformationforyourMLA,seetheBluePagesinyourlocal
YellowPages,callyourlocallibrary(604-331-3603),orthenumberlistedbelow.
To contact the BritishColumbia ProvincialGovernment:Telephone:604660-2421TelephoneDevicefortheDeaf:604775-0303Email:EnquiryBC@gov.bc.ca
Note:Youwillbedirectedtotheproperpersonordepartment
Federal GovernmentTheheadoftheFederalGovernmentisthePrimeMinisterandtheFederalParliamentislocatedinOttawa,Canada’scapitalcity.Yourlocalrepresentativetothefederal
governmentisyourMemberofParliament(MP).YouvoteforyourMPbasedonwhichelectoraldistrictyoulivein.TheWestSideofVancouver,fromOak/GranvillewestwardisintheridingofVancouver-Quadra.
ForcontactinformationforyourlocalMemberofParliamentsee
theBluePagessectionofthe VancouverYellowPages,phonethenumberbeloworcallyourlocallibraryat604-331-3603.
Government of CanadaGeneral Contact/Information1–800–622-6232TTYfortheDeaf:1–800–926–9105Email:sitecanadasite@canada.gc.ca Visithttp://canada.gc.ca/formoreinformation
Government Information
Contact information for the various government departments is included, indetail, in the Blue Pages of your local telephone directory (Yellow Pages)
To find out your electoraldistrict, and the detailed
contact information foryour MLA or Memberof Parliament, see theBlue Pages in your local
Yellow Pages, or call yourlocal library(604-331-3603)
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West Side CommunityPolicing CentreOfcehours Monday–Friday:9:30am–3:30pmSaturday:10am–4pm6070EastBlvd, Vancouver,BC,V6M3V5Tel:604-717-3434,604-717-3433Fax:604-717-3432Email:komcpc@shaw.caWeb:http://www.komcpc.com/
Emergency & Non-Emergency NumbersCall 911 for Police or Fire orMedical Emergencies only Youcanalsospeakto911in190languages;pronounceclearlyyourmothertongue,e.g.“Cantonese”,andtheywilllocatetherightinterpreter.
Deafandhearing/speechimpairedcallerscandial9-1-1throughTTY(telephonetypewriter)units.
Call 811 for medical advice
British Columbians can now
dial 811 to get 24/7 health
information, medical advice and
help navigating B.C.’s healthcare
system. The 811 service can
provide assistance with answers
to questions about a variety of
health topics, help in identifyingsymptoms, and advice on when to
seek medical treatment. 811 has
translation services available in
more than 130 languages. Online,
the service is available at
www.healthlinkbc.ca.
Emergency & Non-Emergency
Resources
BritishColumbians
who arehearing- or
speech-impaired
can accessHealthLink
BC telephoneservices froma TTY serviceor device bydialing 711.
Formoreinformationabouthelplinespleaserefertothe‘usefulhelplines’and‘quicklinks’sectionbeginningonpage22
Call 604-717-3321 for all non-emergency police services
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Medical Services
A family doctor or primary care physician is often yourrst and ongoing point of contact with the health caresystem. Not only do they have extensive knowledgeand experience in a multitude of illnesses, diagnostictests, and treatment options, but they often serve as a
link to other health care providers.Pharmacies:
Finlandia Natural Pharmacy:www.nlandiapharmacy.com
1111WestBroadway,604-733-5323
London Drugs:www.londondrugs.com2230WestBroadway,604-448-4874
Safeway Pharmacy: www.safeway.ca650West41Avenue,604-263-2575
90WestKingEdwardAvenue,604-733-0073
4255ArbutusStreet,604-731-53312315West4Avenue,604-737-9803
2733WestBroadway,604-732-5226
4575West10Avenue,604-224-7200
Shoppers Drug Mart:www.shoppersdrugmart.ca
2302West4thAvenue,604-738-3138
1780WestBroadway,604-736-6006
2979WestBroadway,604-733-9128
2947GranvilleStreet,604-738-3107
4326DunbarStreet,604-732-8855Walk-in Clinics:
Broadway&BurrardMedicalClinic:1816W.Broadway,Phone:604-736-1888
CarePointMedicalCentre:1861W.Broadway,Phone:604-678-0598
CarestationHealthCentres:207742ndAveW,Phone:604-261-9494
CarestationWalk-InClinic:15-3195GranvilleStreet,Phone:604-732-5394
GranvilleMedicalClinic,2578GranvilleStreet,
Phone:604-733-4700KitsMedicalClinic:206-2678W.Broadway,Phone:604-737-2699
KhatsahlanoMedicalClinics:2689W.Broadway,Phone:604-731-9187
MapleMedicalClinic:Suite103-2025W.BroadwayPhone:604-730-9769
Dentists:
AccordDentalClinic:23854thAvenueWest,Phone:604-731-3800
FourthAvenueDentalClinic:19054thAvenueWest,Phone:604-736-2505
BayswaterDentalClinic:29434thAvenueWest,Phone:604-731-3616
SeasideDentalClinic:18454thAvenueWest,Phone:604-733-2777
MillenniumDentalCenter:1762BroadwayWest,Phone:604-738-1782
Broadway&GranvilleDentalClinic:15307thAveWest,Phone:604-732-4577
PointGreyDentalClinic:3307BroadwayWest,Phone:604-737-1111
General Health Information & Referral:
8-1-1 : Byphoneoronlineatwww.HealthLinkBC.cameanseasyaccesstonon-emergencyhealthinformationandservices.Speakwithanurseaboutyoursymptoms,consultwithapharmacistabout
yourmedicationquestions,orgethealthyeatingadvicefromadietitian.Youcanalsondthehealthservicesandresourcesyouneed,closesttoyou.http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kbaltindex.asp.
Translationservicesareavailableinover130languagesuponrequest.
BC HealthGuide OnLine www.bchealthguide.org
B.C.’s Fair PharmaCare Planfocusesnancialassistanceonthosewhoneeditmost,basedontheirnetincome.604-683-7151orTollfree1800663-7100
Ministry of Healthy and Living Support:NutritionInformationServiceisavailablefrom9a.m.to5p.m.,MondaytoFriday,fromadietitianwhowillansweryourfoodandnutritionquestions.Translationservicesareavailablein130languages.Tollfree1800667-3438
How to nd a family doctor: www.vch.ca/services/doctor.htm. Forinformation in Vancouver contact: Pacic Spirit Community Health Centre
2110 W 43rd Ave. Vancouver, BC, V6M 2E1. Phone 604-261-6366
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Choose Sidewalks without ruts
Implement longer walk signalsat crossings
Know your neighbours
Unsafe areas:more lights
Isolation in certain areas
Be aware of phone calls:sales people, no call numbers, winning
enticements
Be careful of
dogs off leash Watch where you walk
Don’t walk onendowment lands alone
Minimize
the amount you carry Learn about
Fall Prevention
Seniors Safety: Priorities & Tips
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Housing Resources
BC Housing Vancouver:BCHousingprovidesrentassistancetoseniorsandlow-income,workingfamiliesintheprivaterentalmarket.www.bchousing.orgHousingApplicant/RentalAssistanceProgram/InquiryLine,604-433-2218Tollfree:1-800-257-7756
Seniors Service Society/Housing:SeniorsServicesSocietyisanonprotagencylocatedinNewWestminsterthatprovideslocalandprovincialprogramsandservicesthatsupportolderadultstoliveasindependentlyaspossible.www.seniorshousing.bc.ca604-520-6621
Steeves Manor: IndependentSupportive Living Address:1985WallaceStreet(nearJerichoBeach).InpartnershipwithBCHousing,KitsilanoNeighbourhoodHouseprovidesinformationandreferralaswellasprogramsandservicessuchas:Osteot,communitykitchen,hotlunch,fruit&veggiedeal,shoppingtrips,out-trips,classesandworkshops.
PleasecontacttheResourceCoordinatorformoreinformation.Phone:(604)224-4302.www.kitshouse.org
Co-operative Housing Resources
Overtheyears,federalandprovincialgovernmentshavefundedvariousprogramstohelpCanadianscreatenon-prothousingco-ops.Theco-opsdevelopedundertheseprogramsprovidegoodquality,affordablehousing.Eachmemberhasonevote.
Asaco-opmember,youhavesecurityoftenure.Thismeansthatyoucanliveinyourhomeforaslongasyouwishifyoufollowtherulesoftheco-opandpayyourhousingcharge(rent).
Co-operative Housing Federationof BC:200–5550FraserStreet Vancouver,BCPhone:604-879-5111.Toll-free(inBC):1-866-879-5111Email:info@chf.bc.ca
Website:http://www.chf.bc.ca/
Tenant Resources
Residential Tenancy Ofce:TheofcecanprovideInformationtohelpresolvedisputesrelatedtotenancy,suchasclaimsfordamages,returnofsecuritydeposits,orevictionnotices.Phone:604-660-1020Tollfree:1-800-665-8779Website:www.rto.gov.bc.ca
Seniors’ Housing InformationProgram: Thisnon-protorganizationprovidesinformationonalltypesofhousingoptionsandservicesforseniorslivinginorwantingtoliveinBritishColumbia’sLowerMainlandarea.Phone:604520-6621Email:info@seniorshousing.bc.caWebsite:www.seniorshousing.bc.ca
Housing Resources
HousingApplicant/RentalAssistanceProgram/
Inquiry Line:604-433-2218
Co-operativeHousingFederation of BC:604-879-5111.
ResidentialTenancyOfce:604 660-1020
Seniors’ HousingInformationProgram:604 520-6621
“Home
is a place
that you
belong to”
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HandyDART Custom Transit
TransLink call: 604 575-6600 Website www.translink.ca
HandyDART is a shared-ride public transit service. It uses speciallyequipped vehicles designed to carry passengers with physical or cognitivedisabilities who are unable to use public transit without assistance.
Passengers may telephone their local HandyDART operator to request a trip.HandyDART passengers are picked up at the outside door of their residenceand dropped off at the outside door of their destination.
Concession fares Zone Adult ConcessionRegular Fares 1 Zone $2.50 $1.75
Weekdays from start of service to 6:30pm 2 Zone $3.75 $2.50
3 Zone $5.00 $3.50
Discount Fairs Weekdays after 6:30pm and all daySat/Sun/Hol
All zones $2.50 $1.75
DayPasses Zone Adult Concession
All day, 7 days a week All zones $9.00 $7.00
FareCards Adult Concession Commute Savings*1 Zone $73
$42
$27
2 Zone $99 $51
3 Zone $136 $64
Taxi Saver ProgramBC Transit and TransLink offer a Taxi Saver Program for handyDARTregistrants living in Vancouver, Victoria, and other B.C. municipalities.Taxi Saver is a service for people with permanent disabilities who have aHandyCard. This program provides a 50 per cent subsidy toward the cost of taxi rides. You will need a HandyCard before you can buy and use the non-transferable Taxi Saver coupons to pay for taxi rides. Coupons are sold inbooks in $1, $2,and $5 increments by Access Transit office.For more information contact: Greater Vancouver Phone: 604 453-4634
Website www.translink.bc.ca
Transportation
Translink, the board of local public transport, provides anintegrated transport system which consists of public buses, metro (SkyTrain), ferry (SeaBus) and theWest Coast Express, a city passenger train. Translink alsooffers Concession Fares for seniors of 65 years old; proof
of age is necessary to be eligible.
For more
informationcontact Transit
CustomerInformation:
(604) 953-3333, 7 daysa week, 6:30am to 11:30
pm or visit theweb site
www.translink.bc.ca
Driving Miss Daisy: “Our serviceimproves the quality of life forseniors and those with disabilities”.For Dunbar/Cambie contact: Susanaat 604-723-7247,for Kitsilano/Downtown contactDavid at 604-290-8874
Taxi Cab CompaniesBlack Top & Checker Cabs:604-681-2181 Vancouver Taxi Ltd: 604-871-1111 Yellow Cab Co Ltd: 604-681-1111
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Low-Cost & Free Mealsin the Community
1) Arbutus Village Shopping Centre4255ArbutusSt.Lunchandspeaker,MonthlyCost:$3Call604-731-7727.
2) Brock House Society3875PointGreyRoad,Phone:604-228-1461Hotmeals.Monday-Friday.Cost:$5,extra$3withsoup.
3) Casalinga Meal Service: Freshfrozenmeals,gourmetfreezerproducts,freshitems.Phone604-435-1994.Freedelivery.Fruitand VeggieDeal:For$12or$17yougetaboxoffreshfruitandveggiesrightfromthewholesaler.Deliveredonceamonth.ContactSallyat778-371-4664.
4) Kerrisdale Seniors Centre5851WestBlvdPhone:604-257-8109HotLunch,Monday-Saturday11:30a.m.-1
p.m.Membershiprequired,$8peryear.
Food Security
Food security is a broad concept, encompassing the safety, qualityand sustainability of our food supply, and access to a healthy diet.Check out www.vch.ca/population/food.htm for more information.
To nd resources and to get involved indeveloping food security in your communityplease visit:www.kitshouse.org/foodsecurity/html
Contact Catherine Leach to nd outmore about the Westside Food SecurityCollaborative at604-736-3588, catherine@kitshouse.org
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5)Kitsilano Neighbourhood House: “ToonieTuesday”,hotsoupandrefreshments,cost:$2.00+$5.00annualmembership.ContactRaewynTudorat604-736-3588.
6) A Loving Spoonful#100-1300RichardsStreet
Phone:604-682-6325Freemeals.
7) Marpole Place 1305West70AvenuePhone:604-266-5301Breakfast,8:30-9:45a.m.Cost:$2.
8) South Granville Seniors Centre1420West12thAvenuePhone:604-732-0812Weeklylowcostmeals,lunches
9) St. Paul’s Anglican Church 1130JervisStreetPhone:604-685-6832PartoftheVancouverFoodBank;Freedelivery.
Favourite Local food spots:10) Aphrodite’s Pie Shop
35944thAvenueWest
Phone:604-733-8308.
11) Arbutus Coffee & Real FoodMarket2200ArbutusStreetPhone:604-736-5644
Choices Marketwww.choicesmarket.com
12) 262716thAvenueWestPhone:604-736-0009
13) 188857thAvenueWest
Phone:604-263-4
14) Evelyn’s Coffee Shop2176WestBroadwayPhone:604-731-7117
15) Golden Land Produce 19001stAvenueWestPhone:604-738-8612
16) Granville Island PublicMarket1661DuranleauStreetPhone:604-666-6477
17) Lavender Lotus Cafe Ltd:
377010thAvenueWest
Phone:604-221-7088
Marketplace IGA:www.marketplaceiga.com
18)2286BroadwayWestPhone:604-731-5750
19)353541stAvenueWestPhone:604-261-2423
20)2020-2030BroadwayWestPhone:604-738-4004
21) Young Brothers Produce Ltd. 3151BroadwayWestPhone:604-732-7088
Need help with your shopping
or errands?CallVancouverCoastalHealth
CentralVolunteerServices,
604-709-6402
Westside Seniors Links ProgramGetconnectedwithauniversitystudenttohelpwithgroceryshoppingandhouseholdchores.Costis$10/hourforaminimumof2hours.ContactLeanneBirdat604-736-3588,leanne@kitshouse.org,www.kitshouse.org
“Good
soup makes
home!”
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Hiring A Contractor
Red Flags:
Ifitsoundstoogoodtobe•
true,itprobablyis.
Bewareofquickestimates,•
highpressuretactics,andrequirementstopayevery-thingupfront.
Iftheycannotprovideyou•
withawrittenestimateandwrittenjobquotewithtotalcostwithabreakdownoflabour,materialchargesandapaymentschedule–alloncompanyletterhead.
How to nd a goodcontractor:
Askfriends,familyand•
neighboursaboutcontrac-
torstheyhavehiredtoworkontheirhomes.
ContactyourlocalHome•
BuildersAssociationorothertradeassociationforalistofprofessionalcontractorsinyourcommunity.
CheckwithyourlocalBetter•
BusinessBureautondoutifacontractorisamember.
Tips to Keep Safe:Donotleavepurseorper-•
sonalbelongingsunattend-edorwithsomeoneyoudonotknow
Donotgivepersonalor-•
nancialinformationoverthetelephone
Getestimatesandcontract•
inwritinganddon’tpaythetotalbillupfront
Who to call forPreventative Tips:
Better Business Bureau of Mainland B.C.ConsumerServices9:00am–3:00pm
Phone:604-682-2711,1-888-803-1222Fax:604-681-1544Email:contactus@mbc.bbb.orgContacttheabovetogetyourcopyoftheBBB’sConsumerGuide
Onlinevericationofbusinessorcharityavailableat:http://mbc.bbb.org/check-out-a-business-or-charity
LinktotheBetterBusinessBureausConsumerTipsfordealingwithcontractors:http://mbc.app.bbb.org/tips?id=2
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy Support ABC’sofFraudpresentation.ContactSeniorsReachingouttoSeniorsProgramat604-688-1927ext232
Who to call to Report aFraud or Scam:
Better Business Bureau of Mainland B.C.ConsumerServicesToreportfraudulentbusinesspractices–homerepairs,charities,Contracts,etc.
InformationPhone604-682-2711Onlineinformationavailableat:www.mainlandbc.bbb.orgComplaintsmustbemadeinwritingto: #404–788BeattyStreet,Vancouver,BC V6B2M1
DIAL-A-LAW - Fortrades/contractinformation,call(604)687-4680
Kitsilano CommunityPolicing ofce604-717-3434
RCMP 604-543-4940
Consumer Tips & Trades
The following information has been gathered from theBetter Business Bureau, BC Centre for Elder AdvocacySupport and BC Builders Association.
Senior Citizens’ RepairService
604-529-1100Provides low-cost minorhouse repairs, renovations,and maintenance forseniors 55+, and forpeople with disabilities.Services include: plumbing,carpentry, electrical, gastting, appliance servicing,painting, wall papering,minor roof repairs, yardwork, housekeeping andgeneral handyman services.
All services are offeredby retired or semi-retiredexperienced tradespeople,and guaranteed for 30 days.The Greater Vancouver Areais served.
Ofce hours are 9am-12pmMonday-Friday.
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Finances
A person who has attained 65 years of age is generally
considered to have reached “the third age.”
Old Age Security /Pension Information
InVancouver,thefederalgovernmentisresponsiblefortheCanadaPensionPlan(CCP),theElderlyAssistance(OAS)andVeteran’sBenets.For informationcontactLegalServiceSociety,604-601-6000
There is a brochure entitled“When I’m 64” describingpensions, Social Security
program and how toapply the
MedicalServices
Plan amongother issues
of interest tothe elderly.
This brochureis distributed
free to theLegal Services Society office,located at # 1500 to 1140 WestPender St., Vancouver.
ResourcesLow IncomeTax Assistance
The South Granville SeniorsCentreoffersincometaxassistancetolowincomeseniors.Phone:604.732.0812.
Kitsilano NeighborhoodHouse:LowIncomeTaxReturnProgram.Phone:604-7363588inFebruaryandMarchtomakeanappointment.Bydonation
Canada Revenue AgencyTaxInformationPhoneService,call:1-800-267-6999
Banks & FinancialServices
Bank of Nova Scotia –Scotiabank www.scotiabank.ca
2798WestBroadwayPhone:604-668-3775
1801WestBroadwayatBurrardPhone:604-668-3768
2804GranvilleStreetPhone:604-668-3771
BMO Financial Bank - Bank of Montreal www.bmo.com
23154thAvenueWestPhone:604-718-222
2106BroadwayWestPhone:604-665-7148
Canadian Western Bank Groupwww.cwbank.com3190WestBroadwayPhone:604-732-4262
CIBCwww.cibc.com2896WestBroadwayPhone:604-665-6191
Delta Capital Corporation
www.deltaequities.com#201-2065West4thAvenuePhone:604-731-8177
HSBC Bank Canadawww.hsbc.ca2735GranvilleStreetPhone:604-668-4715
RBC Royal Bank www.rbcroyalbank.com2395West4thAvenuePhone:604-665-0199
3076ArbutusStreetPhone:604-665-0155
2490MacDonaldStreetPhone:604-665-0342
TD Bank Financial Group www.td.com2801GranvilleStreetPhone:604-654-3775
VanCity Credit Union
www.vancity.com2233West4thAvenuePhone:604-877-7113
Canada Pension Planwww.sdc-gc-ca/en/isp/cpp/cpptoc.shtml
Old Age Security Programwww.hrsdc.gc.ca
Veteran’s Benets www.vac.acc.gc.ca/clients
Government Benets
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Programscanincludetness,artsandcrafts,culture,dance,swimming,skating,childcareandamultitudemore.Residents
usethesecentresofactivitiesasmeetingplacestoexchangeideasandmeetnewfriends.
Community Centres (http://vancouver.ca/parks/cc/index.htm
Dunbar Community Centre
Phone:604-222-6060False Creek Community CentrePhone:604-257-8195
Kerrisdale Community CentrePhone:604-257-8107
Kits Community Centre
Phone:604-257-6989/604-257-6976
Swimming poolsKerrisdale Indoor Pool,5851WestBoulevardPhone:604-257-8105
Kitsilano Outdoor Pool,2305CornwallAvenuePhone:604-731-0011
Lord Byng Pool and Weight,
3990West14thAvePhone:604-222-6090
Maple Grove Outdoor Pool,6875YewStreetPhone:604-266-9512
Recreation & Seniors Centres
The Vancouver Park Board operates, along with com-munity-based associations, a community centre ineach of our 23 neighbourhoods. These centrallylocated facilities serve all ages and offer a wide range of resources that focus on recreational, social and cultural
pursuits.
Westside Classes/Groups/Activities
1) Dunbar Community Centre4747DunbarStreetVancouver,TableTennis,BridgeDrop-in,CarpetBowling.DunbarWalks!9:45am-11:30amCostFree
2) False Creek CommunityCenter: 1318CartwrightStreet Vancouver.Pilates,weighttraining,dragonboating,GoodSleepHygieneandothers.FalseCreekWalkingClub:Monday
mornings.Phone:604-257-8195
3) Kitsilano Book Club:KitsilanoCommunityCentre,2690LarchStreet,VancouverBCV6J4K9,Phone:604-257-6976.
4) Kitsilano CommunityCentre,2690LarchStreet, Vancouver,KitsilanoWalkers:
Thisvolunteerorganizedwalkinggroupmeetsevery
Tuesdayinthelobbyat9:30am.Phone:604-257-6976.
5) Kitsilano NeighbourhoodHouse: 2325West7thAvenue Vancouver.ToonieTuesdaysDrop-In&HotLunch,Yoga,Osteot,KnittingGroup,Lunch-timeMeditation,CommunityPotlucks,SpecialEventsandmore…Phone:604-736-3588.
6) South Granville Seniors
Centre: 1420West12th Avenue.Bingo,BookClub,ComputerLessons,ESLClasses,Yoga,HairCare,Spanishandotheractivities.Phone:604-732-0812.
Westside RecreationHighlights
7) Pacic Spirit RegionalPark:hikers,bikers,dog-
walkersandhorseback-ridersTheParkcomprises763
hectaresofforestandforeshoreimmediatelywestofVancouver.Thepark’sforestsstretchacrossPointGreyseparatingthecityfromtheUniversityofBritishColumbia.Westendof16thAve.
8) UBC Botanical Garden:MainGardentoseealpine, Asian,medicinalandculinaryplants,andtoweringBCcoastalforesttress.6804S.W
MarineDr.VancouverPhone604.822.5087.Opendaily,seniors:$6.00.Website:www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org
9) Vancouver MaritimeMuseum:Comeaboardforfunandknowledge.DiscovertherichmaritimehistoryandtraditionsofthePacicCoast.1905OgdenAvenue.Phone:(604)737-2621.
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Recreation & Seniors Centres
Senior Centres
15) 411 Seniors Centre,411
DunsmuirStreet,Vancouver,BC,V6B1X4604-684-8171,www.411seniors.bc.ca
16) Ask Friendship Centre,2733West41stAvenue, Vancouver,BC,V6N3C5.604.263.7333,www.askcentre.ca
17) Barclay Manor SeniorsCentre,1447BarclayStreet, Vancouver,BC,V6G1J6.604-
257-8349,www.barclaymanor.ca
18) Brockhouse SeniorsCentre,3875PointGreyRoad, Vancouver,BC,V6R1B3.604-228-1461,www.brockhousesociety.com
19) Chown Adult Day CareCentre,3519CambieStreet, Vancouver,BC,V5Z2W9.604-879-0947,www.adultdaycentres.org/chown
20) Cross Reach SeniorsCentre,3348WestBroadway, Vancouver,BC,V6R2B2.604-732-1477,www.crossreachseniors.com
21) Kits House: SeniorsPrograms,2325West7th Avenue,Vancouver,BCV6K1Y4.604-736-3588,www.kitshouse.org
22) L’Chaim Adult DayCentre,950West41stAvenue, Vancouver,BC,V5Z2N7.604-257-5111,www.jccgv.com/senior/lchaim.htm
23) South Granville SeniorsCentre,1420West12th Avenue,Vancouver,BC,V6H1M8.604-732-0812,www.southgranvilleseniors.ca
Seniors$7.50,AnnualMuseumMembershipsforSeniors$35.00.www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
10) Vanier Park: Kitsilano
ishometotheVancouverMuseum,theMaritimeMuseumandtheH.R.MacMillanSpaceCentre.ParkBoar:604-257-8400,www.vancouverparks.ca
Westside TheatreHighlights
11) 5th Avenue Cinema:2110Burrard24HourInfoline:604-734-SHOW(7469),Seniors(65+)$8.00
12) Hollywood Theatre:3171W.Broadway,Phone.(604)738-0905Mon-Fri9am –6pm.Sat9am-5pm.Tuesday –Sundays:Seniors&children$5,matinees:seniors&children$4.00
13) The Ridge Theatre:3131 ArbutusStreet,24hourinfoline:604-738-6311
14) Stanley Theatre:Nowbeautifullyupdated,this650-
seattheatrehasbeenhometomusicalssuchasMyFairLady,SwingandSweenyTodd,revitalizedclassics,andcomedies.2750GranvilleStreet.Formoreinformation,pleasephoneLizWiltonat604-731-4687.
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Some Places to Volunteeron the Westside
Dunbar Community Centre:747DunbarStreet,Phone:604-222-6060,www.dunbarcentre.ca
Kerrisdale Community Centre:5851WestBlvd,Vancouver,BC,604-257-8111,www.kerrisdalecc.com
Kitsilano Community Centre:2690LarchSt.,Vancouver,BC,604-257-6976,www.kitscc.com
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House:ContactEmilyPalmer,VolunteerCoordinatorat604-736-3588,orvisitwww.kitshouse.orgtondoutaboutcurrentvolunteeropportunities.
Seniors Services Society:
Volunteeropportunitiesincludegroceryshoppers;mealsonwheelsdrivers;diningclubhostesses,incometaxpreparersandofcevolunteers.Formoreinformationaboutanyoftheseprogramscall604-520-6621.www.seniorshousing.bc.ca
South Granville Seniors Centre: Volunteerpositionsincludecooksandservers,morningandafternoonreceptionists,bingocallers,andmanyothers.ContacttheVolunteerCoordinator,AlannaLarsen,at604-732-0812,orvisitwww.southgranvilleseniors.ca
Volunteer Grandparents:
Olderadultsareplayingaroleormakingacontributiontotheyoungergenerationandthisemotionalbondpromotesselfesteemandbreakssocialisolation.Phone604-736-8271,www.volunteergrandparents.ca
West Point Grey CommunityCentre:4397West2ndAve,Vancouver,BC,604-257-8140,
www.westpointgrey.org
Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to get involved with yourcommunity, to connect people with their neighbours
and to build a caring tolerant society - a societywhere volunteerism is an integral part of life.
VolunteerVancouveroffers a varietyof services tohelp you ndthe perfectvolunteeropportunity.1183 MelvilleStreet,Vancouver BC,604.875.9144or visit www.govolunteer.ca
Faith Groups/Spiritual Services
With so many people living in Vancouver, it is not surprising to nd many
places of worship. You will nd these places anywhere a concentratedcommunity is located.
For resources on churches and spiritualcentres on Vancouvers’ Westside, such as: AnglicanChurches,BaptistChurches,BuddhistTemples,CatholicChurches,ChristianChurches,Islamic/MoslemMosques,Non-DenominationalPlacesofWorship,OrthodoxChurches,SikhTemples,UnitedChurchofCanada,andmore.
Please visit :www.virtualvancouver.com/religion.htmlorrelocatecanada.com/vancouver/church.html
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Community Vision LettersWritten December 16, 2009
Letter Excerpts:
“Ioftenenjoytakingpictures,andevenusingwatercolourstopaintthefeelingsIhave.
Thesevisionsofmyneighbourhoodareofpeoplegettingalong,helping
eachother,respectingandenjoyingcontactwitheachother.We canlearn so much from each other,and many people want to hearabout our experiences.”
“A syoureadthisin2092pleaseknowthat“AuntieD.”wasthinkingaboutthekind
ofworldyouwouldinheritandwantedyoutoknowwhatsheprayedforyou:thatunderstanding came throughbetter communication,thatsharingofwealthhadeliminatedpoverty,andthatrespectforoneanotherallowedpeoplefromvariousculturestoovercometheirdifferences…”
“Iwishacleaner,greenerworldforyou.Aworldthat’smoreinclusiveandmorecaring:a
neighbourhoodwhereeveryonecangathertogetherandnotbeseparatedbyallkindsofarticialbarrierslikeage,colourandcreed.In essence,a world more welcoming, moretolerant and more accepting.”
“Ihopeyour
neighbourhoodisonethatvaluesallitscitizensregardlessofage.Ihopethatyouliveinaninter-generationalenvironmentwherepeoplesharetheirstrengthsandexperiences,whereyourneedsaremetinadignied,respectfulmanner.Mayyourneighbourhoodbegreen,culturallydiverseandstimulating.Ihopeyourlifestyleremainsphysically,mentallyandemotionallychallengingandifandwhenyoudoneedsupportyourcommunitycomesoutwithresources.
Most importantly I hope you arehappy and the world is at peace.”
Our Vision for the Westside Community
Community Visioning Activity: ‘200 Year Present Moment’ - We askedparticipants to write a letter to the youngest child they know about their visionfor their neighbourhood by the time this child is 80 years old – Some samples of their writing follow…
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Useful Helplines
BC Bereavement HelplineCALL604-738-9950orToll-free1-877-779-2223,Mon–Fri,9:30am-3:00pmBCBereavementHelpline.comTheBCBereavementHelplineprovidesthepublicandparticularlythebereavedwith
informationonhowtoseekhelpandassistancethroughtheirgrief.Servicesincludehelplineforreferralandsupport,communitynetworkofsupportandresourceinformation.BC Centre for Elder
Advocacy and Support (BCCEAS)InGreaterVancouver,call604-437-1940TollFree,call:1-866-437-1940
BC Health and SeniorsInformation LineToll-freelineacrossCanada:1-800-465-4911,InVictoriacall:250-952-1742Hoursofoperation:8:30am –4:30pmPST,Mon-Fri Visitwww.gov.bc.ca/seniorsformoreinformation&resources.Translationservicesavailableinover130languages.
TheHealthandSeniorsInformationLineisa“onestop”locationtoobtaininformationonbothhealthandnon-healthrelatedfederalandprovincialgovernmentprogramsand
servicesforBritishColumbiaseniors.TheLinealsoprovidesthepublicwithinformationabouthealthservicesandthehealthcaresystem.
Crisis Centre 24/7 DistressLineDistressLineNumbers:GreaterVancouver604-872-3311
TollFree-HoweSoundandSunshineCoast1-866-661-3311
TTY:1-866-872-0113
BC-wide1-800-SUICIDE(784-2433)
TheDistressLineprovidescondential,non-judgmental,freeemotionalsupport24hoursaday,7daysaweekforpeopleexperiencing
feelingsofdistressordespair,includingfeelingswhichmayleadtosuicide.Wearehereforyouifyou’reworriedaboutsomething,feelupsetorconfused,orjustwanttotalktosomeone.Youdon’thavetobesuicidaltocallus.We’remorethanjustresources.We’rehelp.
Inform VancouverInformVancouverisacomprehensiveinformationandreferralservicefortheLowerMainland.OurCertiedInformationandReferralSpecialistsknowabout,andhaveaccessto,informationonthousandsofcommunity,government,andsocialservice
agenciesandprogramsacrosstheLowerMainland.www.communityinfo.bc.caCommunityInformationfortheLowerMainland:Tel:604875-6381(collectcallsaccepted)Hours:24hours,7daysaweek.Fordeafandhardofhearingcallers:TTY604875-0885(collectcallsaccepted)
Legal Services SocietyInGreaterVancouver,call:604408-2172TollFree,call:1866577-2525
Personal SupportsInformation LineTollFree:1-888-818-1211,
PersonalSupportsInformation@gov.bc.caTelephoneDevicefortheDeaf,TollFree,call:1-800-661-8773
Information&referralstogovernmentprogramsthatmayprovideequipmentandassistivedevices.
PharmaCare, HealthInsurance BC
InGreaterVancouver,call:604683-7151.TollFree,call:1800663-7100
Senior Services SocietyInformation&referral,SeniorsHousingDirectoryofBCwww.seniorshousing.bc.ca
Useful Helplines
for Seniors & Elders
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Adult Day Programs (ADP):Programsprovidearangeofhealth,
socialstimulationandtherapeuticrecreationalprogramsinsupportgroupsettings.Website:http://www.vch.ca/seniors/programs.htm.
Association of NeighbourhoodHouses of Greater Vancouver:203-3102MainStreet Vancouver,BC,V5T3G7,Phone:604-875-9111
Email:central@anhgv.orgWebsite:www.anhgv.org
Seniors Service Society: 209-800McBrideBlvd
(RoyalSquareMall)NewWestminster,BCPhone604-520-621,www.seniorshousing.bc.caContactSupportPrograms”support@seniorsservicessociety.ca.
Vancouver Coastal Health:200–520W6thAve Vancouver,BCPhone:604-736-2033
Tollfree1866884-0888Website:www.vch.ca
Canada Pension Planwww-sdc-gc-ca/en/isp/cpp/cpp-toc-shtml
Old Age Security Programwww-hrsdc-gc-ca
Veteran’s Benets www-vac-acc-gc-ca/clients
Government Benets
How to nd a family doctor
www.vch.ca/services/doctor.htm.For information in Vancouver contact:Pacic Spirit Community Health Centre
2110 W 43rd Ave.Vancouver, BC, V6M 2E1.
Phone 604-261-6366
Quick Links
For loads of information for seniors and eldersin one place!
Housing Applicant/RentalAssistance Program/InquiryLine: 604-433-2218
Co-operative HousingFederation of BC:604-879-5111
Residential Tenancy Ofce:604-660-1020
Seniors’ Housing InformationProgram:604-520-6621
Housing Information
“Home isbeing with
good friends & family”
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Elders Abuse/Advocacy Services
Elderabuseissurprisinglycommon,1in12seniorsinBCisabused.Elderabuseincludesintimidation,humiliation,physicalassault,sexualassault,overmedication,lackofmedication,censoringofmail,invasionofprivacy,anddenialofaccesstovisitors.Thelocalhealthauthoritiesarewheretoreportabuseorneglectofanadult.Tocontactyourlocalhealthauthority,calltheHealthInformationLineat1-800-465-4911(tollfree)andaskforyourlocalhealthunit
BC Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of seniors: 411DunsmuirStreet,VancouverBCPhone:604437-1940;Tollfree:1-866-437-1940Email:info@bcceas.ca
Crisis Services
24-Hour Distress LineTollfreeinB.C.
1-866-661-3311
B.C. Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service:24-hourservicescanreferyoutocounselingandresourcesinyourcommunity.CallfreeinB.C.1-800-663-1441
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House: Seniors Peer Support Program:
Offerscondentiallisteningsupportandinformationtoenableseniorstohelpthemselves.ContactSelinaChewPhone:604-736-3588ext46oremailselina@kitshouse.org
Seniors Service Society Support Calls: SupportCallsarefriendlytelephone
callsmadeonaweekly,twiceweeklyordailybasisbyavolunteertoaseniorwhomaybelonelyorisolated.Formoreinformationortoregisterforthisprogrampleasecall604-520-6621ore-mail:info@seniorsservicessociety.ca
Suicide-Related CrisisTollfreeinB.C.1-800-784-2433Translationservicesareavailable.Website:www.crisiscentre.bc.ca
Crisis Services
“Home is
connections to
other people”
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“Home is connections to other people”
“Home means eating together”
“Canada is my home now, for 35 years”
“Home is a place where I have neighbours I trust”
“Home is a place that you belong to”
“My sister creates home for me”“Home is being with good friends & family”
“Good soup makes home!”
“Home means safety, securityand people I can rely on”
“Home is being recognized and
respected by the community around you”
What are the BENEFITS of having asense of HOME?
Happiness
Contentment
Contribution to SocietyFeeling Worth While
A Sense of Safety
Trusting Your Neighbors
Being HelpfulFeeling Supported
HOME IS…
What does HOME mean to YOU?
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How can we createa loving environment in ourcommunity?
Smile
Act with concern and compassion
Show courtesy on the road
Hold Positive regard for self and others
Share Food!
Trust myself and others
Build closeness with each other
Know Friendly Faces
Listen from the heart
Remember people who havepassed away
Provide access to information aboutresources, services, etc.
Be curious and “see” who is here on the Westside
Express consideration for others
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