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Seniors’ & Elders’ Guide

to the Westsideof Vancouver



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 [email protected]

To find out more about theBuilding Welcoming &Inclusive NeighbourhoodsInitiative (BWIN) and theSeniors Mapping Projectplease contact: JenniferLongson, CommunityOrganizer, 604-736-3588, [email protected] 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.



Kitsilano Neighbourhood House West-Side Seniors & Elders Guide 2009 1

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

[email protected]

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?



2 Kitsilano Neighbourhood House West-Side Seniors & Elders Guide 2009

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.




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



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


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



Youth & Elderssharing their perspectives


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.




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 – [email protected]

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

[email protected]•

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”




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 [email protected]

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




City of VancouverCityHallislocatedat:453West12thAvenue(cornerofCambieSt) Vancouver,BCV5Y1V4CanadaOpenMonday–Friday:8:30am-5:00pmGeneralEnquiriestoCityHall:604.873.7011,[email protected]

City Government VancouverisrunbyaMayorandtenCouncillors,whoareelectedevery3years.They

havetheauthorityto“passby-lawstoregulatesuchthingsasnoiseandlanduse,buyandsellproperty,collectcertaintaxes,approveexpenditures,takeondebts,givegrants,andhireanddischargeemployees.”(Visithttp://vancouver.caformoreinformation)ContactInformation:[email protected]: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:[email protected]

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:[email protected] 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)




West Side CommunityPolicing CentreOfcehours Monday–Friday:9:30am–3:30pmSaturday:10am–4pm6070EastBlvd, Vancouver,BC,V6M3V5Tel:604-717-3434,604-717-3433Fax:604-717-3432Email:[email protected]: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




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


4575West10Avenue,604-224-7200

Shoppers Drug Mart:www.shoppersdrugmart.ca

2302West4thAvenue,604-738-3138



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




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




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:[email protected]

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:[email protected]: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”




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, [email protected]




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,[email protected],www.kitshouse.org

“Good

soup makes

home!”




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:[email protected]’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.




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




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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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.




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




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…




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,

[email protected],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




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:[email protected]:www.anhgv.org

Seniors Service Society: 209-800McBrideBlvd

(RoyalSquareMall)NewWestminster,BCPhone604-520-621,www.seniorshousing.bc.caContactSupportPrograms”[email protected].

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”




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:[email protected]

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:[email protected]

Seniors Service Society Support Calls: SupportCallsarefriendlytelephone

callsmadeonaweekly,twiceweeklyordailybasisbyavolunteertoaseniorwhomaybelonelyorisolated.Formoreinformationortoregisterforthisprogrampleasecall604-520-6621ore-mail:[email protected]

Suicide-Related CrisisTollfreeinB.C.1-800-784-2433Translationservicesareavailable.Website:www.crisiscentre.bc.ca

Crisis Services

“Home is

connections to

other people”




“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?



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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