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A NEWSLETTER FOR OLDER ADULTS AGES 55+ JULY 2016 THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL BILL FINN THE LISTEL HOTEL ACCAN V ANCOUVER GROUNDS FOR COFFEE LIFT RESTAURANT MUFFIN GRANNY
A NEWSLETTER FOR OLDER ADULTS
AGES 55+
July 2016
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
Strawberry FeStival
BILL FINNTHE LISTEL HOTEL
aCCaN vANCOUVERGROUNDS FOR COFFEE
LIFT RESTAURANTMUFFIN GRANNY
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BOARD OFDIRECTORS
Frank McCormick, PresidentTroy Iwanik, Vice-PresidentAndrea Banks, TreasurerAngie Natingor, SecretaryAbudi Awaysheh, DirectorSara Johnson, Director
Matthew Lynam, Director Seyed Ali Mousavi, Director Joel Oger, Director Bonnie Quam, Director Avril Sawyer, Director
CONTACTINFO
Clothes and Collectibles604-682-0327
Denman Place Mall 110 - 1030 Denman St.
Tues - Fri, 10:00AM - 6:00PMSat, 10AM - 5:00PM
Email: [email protected]
Laura Fee, Manager Bonnie Patterson, Assistant ManagerGordana Smocilac, Assistant Manager
Barclay Manor604-669-50511447 Barclay St.
Vancouver, BC V6G 1J6 Mon-Fri, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Anthony Kupferschmidt Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
TBA Manager of Programs
Email: [email protected]
Tasha Lorenzen-EwingManager of Volunteer Resources
Email: [email protected]
Dora Ng Better at Home Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Mhairi CampbellMoving Toward Health Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Jenna LeeProgram and Events Assistant
Email: [email protected]
Kay’s Place604-669-7339
Denman Place Mall118 - 1030 Denman St.
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M6Mon-Fri, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Veronica Page Support and Information
ServicesEmail: [email protected]
Karsten Kaemling Support and Information
ServicesEmail: [email protected]
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TABLE OF CONTENTSNotes from Staff • pp. 3-9 Programs and Events • pp. 11-18Volunteer Hotspots • p. 9 Moving Towards Health • p. 19 Recipe Corner • p. 10 Aging with Pride • p. 20Friday Movies • p. 11 Membership and Donations • pp. 21-22
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Anthony KupferschmidtExecutive Director
NOTES FROM STAFF
WESN IS HIRING!• Manager of Programs• Administrative Assistant
Please watch for these job postings at http://wesn.ca/jobopportunities/
Much has happened since I wrote you last in the May newsletter. On a personal note, my paternal grandmother Erna passed away. She lived a good life of over ninety years, remained in her own home until the end, and died with her five sons around her. She was a positive and uniting force in our family, and one of the many reasons I chose to pursue working in this field. I miss her but I am proud to be her grandson.
On a lighter note, I am writing to you after wrapping up another successful Strawberry Festival. The sun came out just as the afternoon was kicking off, and the strawberries were perfectly moist and delicious. I hope you all enjoyed yourselves, the music, the short-cake, the vendors and exhibitors, and the company of your fellow West End residents. I think that Jenna, Mhairi, Tasha and the rest of the staff put on a great event, and I am very thankful to them and to our donors, sponsors and the fantastic team of volunteers who made the festival fun for the whole family.
There have also been some important staff changes in the last two months. Of course, our summer student Jenna Lee started in May and has already helped organize and execute the Strawberry Festival. She is a great addition to the team and we are pleased to have her with us until the end of August. Tim Bissett has closed out our highly successful one-year Representation Agreement Outreach Program and moved on to another position. We are sad to see him go but he accomplished a major feat and we wish him well.
And finally, many of you know that Susan Moore has been away from Kay’s Place for the past few months. In her absence, two individuals have stepped in on a temporary basis to keep Kay’s Place running smoothly. Many of you already know one of these individuals, Veronica Page, a past Kay’s Place volunteer who recently completed a one-year staff position directing our Housing and Elder Abuse Outreach Program. She is joined by Karsten Kaemling, another Kay’s Place volunteer who has been leading our housing support efforts. Together they make a great team, and I am confident that Kay’s Place will continue to be a welcoming place for members and volunteers under their leadership.
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Laura FeeManager of Clothes and Collectibles
As Manager of Clothes & Collectibles, my goal is to support WESN, provide a safe and meaningful volunteer experience, and provide reasonably priced used goods to our customers. I have enjoyed almost six hectic and educational months at the store, and in that time, I’ve reviewed staff schedules, traffic, and sales. I’ve asked a lot of questions, monitored donations and dust, and encouraged advice and comments from our staff, volunteers and customers. After consultation and meetings with both staff and volunteers we are ready to announce some major changes.
First, our operational hours. Several months ago, we extended our Friday hours. Re-cently we opened on Thursday. This is part of our ongoing plan to increase hours as we recruit and train more volunteers. Our next step is to close the store on Monday, and open on Tuesday. This gives our staff a dedicated Sunday/Monday weekend, and provides consistent days that our customers can rely on. Starting July 4th, Clothes & Collectibles will be open Tuesday to Saturday. We will remain open until six o’clock during the week, but will close at five o’clock on Saturday.
Space and safety are ongoing issues for us. We spend a great amount of time making room for items, and dusting and cleaning shelves and bins. We have various allergies and sensitivities to contend with as well. We’ve had goods ruined by wet dogs, we’ve tripped over leashes or loose pets, and have been snarled and barked at. Our store is tiny and our first priority is the safety and comfort of seniors with mobility issues. Therefore, we can no longer allow pets of any kind in the store. We recognize that this may not be a popular decision, but we have the best interests of everyone at heart. Thanks for your understanding.
NOTES FROM STAFF
Clothes and Collectibles’ operating hours are Tuesdays - Fridays 10:00AM - 6:00PM; Saturdays 10:00AM-5:00PM.
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NOTES FROM STAFF
Dora NgBetter at Home Coordinator
Life is rarely dull in 2016 but June has been as especially eventful month, and July will be more so.Last December WESN worked with CKNW to produce a three-part radio documentary on the challenges of aging in the West End. All seniors interviewed in the documentary are members, clients, and volunteers of the West End Seniors’ Network. The documentary covered many topics, ranging from the need for support services, and the joys and rewards of volunteering. The documentary, we are proud to announce, has gone on to win both local and national awards. We would like to thank all the folks interviewed for sharing your stories and insights. Your stories are an important part of our conversation on the importance of caring for our seniors. The documen-tary can be heard at http://www.cknw.com/2016/06/04/cknw-wins-national-rtdna-award/
And then we barely had time to celebrate before we were shaken and devastated by news of the shooting in Orlando at Pulse Night. The unfathomable act of violence claimed 49 young lives, 49 young people who were primarily of Latinx descent. That the shooter chose specially to unleash his hate on a gay nightclub, on Latin Night, is a grim reminder of the hate and violence that is indeed out there in the world, and that for queer, trans people of colour the experience of that violence can be magnified.
In my personal life I had the honour to co-write and co-perform a theatre piece called “The Pink Line: Pain Held Tight”, a piece that talks about dating as a queer person of colour in Vancouver, at the Queer Arts Festival. The Queer Arts Festival has dedicated all their performances and exhibitions this year to the victims of Orlando, and calls for “ever more gentleness” in the face of loss and tragedy. We performed to a full house, and I know that Vancouver is ready, to both give and receive more gentleness.
To celebrate, to love, to be gentle and to be joyful in the face of hate and violence is, I believe, the most radical and revolutionary act of all. This year, with an especially defiant spirit, the West End Seniors’ Network would like to invite our members who identify with any or all colours of the rainbow to celebrate with us at our Aging with Pride party at the Coast Plaza Hotel on Thursday, July 28, from 2 - 5 pm, and to all LGBT and ally members to march with us at the Pride Parade on Sunday, July 31st. We will also be playing LGBT themed movies every Friday in July at our Friday Movie Club.
Please email Dora Ng at [email protected] to register or for more information, or call at 604-669-5051.
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Tasha Lorenzen-EwingManager of Volunteer Resources and Community Services
NOTES FROM STAFF
Happy July! I hope everyone enjoyed the Strawberry Festival as much as I did. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect for my first Strawberry Festival but it exceeded my expectations and I had a lot of fun! My newsletter piece this month is dedicated to the AMAZING volunteers who helped out at this year’s 26th annual Strawberry Festival. Plain and simple, the Strawberry Festival would not have been such a success without your hard-work. Thank you!!!
Paula BarbosaRosie TuckerRichard SutherlandMel FerrabesJasmin MasangkayAli MousaviCari ChigaBernice CookVinita ChandJhanvi ChandIvani ChandParveen ChandAlexis MartisTricia AdamsRosemary Drefke Saha MousaviJohn RussowHarolyn LudwigSilmara AlkiSuzanne MoritzFrank LevinFreda ElliottKersey Katrale
Meg SudermanMonica PelczKaren MunnEnid NyeMatthew DeMontbrunSerfine CrawleySoonam Park Gloria RieckeEli Arezou JaniLina BritesSeamus MackrellKatherine BatchLinda Nichol John NicholAvril SawyerCeciliaLillian MitchellNancy CarsonHugh BaconPeter TanJoan BlakeAnthony Stonechild
Joan GrayRicardo RodriguesMarianne BaccusNorma RobertsMoloud MousaviSabrina ChanEsther Reimer Yoshiko SuzukiYoshio SuzukiEric KowalskiTova RaeEloise FaehndrichSanjana KarthikiAkram NezafkiAshraf Lashkrian YazdBrittany ReadAlan Klein Sharon Van ViersenTatiana IvensBonnie ThieleRosemary Then Greer Hinton
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NOTES FROM STAFFVeronica Page
Karsten KaemlingSupport and Information Services
This month brings changes to Kay’s Place with two new temporary staff members, Karsten Kaemling and Veronica Page. Both Veronica and Karsten have been very involved with Kay’s Place. Veronica through her previous role as Housing and Elder Abuse Outreach co-ordinator, and Karsten in his volunteer role on Thursday afternoons in Housing Support and so you may already have met with them over the past year.
As the new co-ordinators delve further into their roles and responsibilities we would like to share with you their hours. You will find Veronica at Kay’s Place every Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., and on Friday afternoons from 1:00PM. to 4:00PM. Meanwhile Karsten will be available on Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00AM. to 4:00PM., and on Friday morning from 10:00AM. to 1:00PM., so in the meantime please drop in and say hello to the newest members of the team!
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Tim BissettRepresentation Agreement Outreach Program Coordinator
I wanted to say Good-bye and Thank you! Our Representation Agreement Outreach Program achievements are nothing short of remarkable!
To my team of volunteers who were so dedicated…Carrie, Connie, Ken, Lois, Mel, Melanie, Sally, and Sheila… a HUGE “Thank You” for your selfless contributions to the welfare of our members and other age 55+ folks in our neighbourhood! You are worthy of great praise!
Yours was not an easy volunteer position to hold. Your were required to learn so much about these legal documents, and many of you continued to give of your time even longer than originally planned. Some of you worked 2 months longer!
Together we far exceeded all target goals set by the United Way on their grant for this program:
Targets: Conduct 5 public presentations to 100 attendees; RA Volunteers to conduct 40 One-to-One Help Sessions;RA Volunteers to provide 25 adults aged 55+ with FREE Representation Agreements.
Achieved:We conducted 7 full presentations + 2 mini presentations to over 210 attendees!!!; RA volunteers conducted 397 One-to-One Help Sessions!!!; RA Volunteers provided 167 FREE Representation Agreements!!!; And we helped 110 adults register their Representation Agreements in the Nidus Registry!!!
Thank you to Susan Moore for suggesting me for this position, and to you and Anthony for your constant support. It has been a great pleasure to have worked with the WESN staff who were so helpful and kind to me and my volunteers throughout this program: Mhairi, Dora, and Tasha. Thank you to the other WESN volunteers, who took appointments and answered questions about our program.
And to the WESN members, Thank You for your participation and for being so enthusiastic about this program. And thank you for all the beautiful positive feedback you passed on to Anthony, and for taking the time to give it. It has truly been a pleasure to have run this program and to have met so many of you. I am off to be the Director of a luxury Spa downtown. Hope to see many of you around the neighbourhood!
NOTES FROM STAFF
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JULY VOLUNTEER HOTSPOTSBirthday Tea Set-Up and Serving – We need an extra pair of hands to help out with our monthly Birthday Tea that takes place on the 3rd Monday of the month. You will arrive at 1pm to help set-up (move furniture, put up and set tables), stay to serve food and then help put furniture back when the tea is done at 3:30pm.
Clothes and Collectibles Store Volunteer - Duties include operating the cash register, sort-ing and pricing donations and dusting and sweeping.
Medical Appointment Drivers - Volunteers with a clean driving record drive older adults to medical appointments, no vehicle is required.
For questions about volunteering, please contact Tasha at 604-669-5051 or [email protected].
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO SPONSORED, DONATED, VOLUNTEERED AND ATTENDED OUR 26TH ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL!
STAY TUNED FOR OUR AUGUST NEWSLETTER TO SEE PHOTOS OF THE EVENT!
Jenna LeeProgram and Event Assistant
Finally, I can say it: We’ve done it! The Strawberry Festival has finally been conclud-ed. This was the largest event I have had the opportunity of organizing thus far - and certainly no easy task! - but I am pleased to call the event a success. While I am thankful for the weather that granted us nothing but sunshine throughout the event, my greatest thanks are still due to the incredible groups and individuals who made this event possible. This was a task no one could dream to handle on their own, so I’d like to give my sincerest thanks to the volunteers and my fellow staff at the West End Seniors’ Network who worked tirelessly prior to and on the day of the event; the many vendors, musicians, and associates who brought our field and Barclay Street to life; and of course, the festival goers for the laughter and smiles. This was an experience for the books, and I hope you all enjoyed yourselves as much as I did! Cheers.
NOTES FROM STAFF
This month’s recipe corner features a very different sauce recipe. I adapted this stir fry sauce many years ago from The Frog Commissary Cookbook, a collection of recipes from two favourite (but now closed) restaurants in my hometown of Philadelphia. I use it when I stir fry vegetables with almonds or cashews, but it also goes with a poultry or meat stir fry and plain steamed rice.STIR FRY SAUCE1 tablespoon sesame oil ½ teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger Juice of ½ lemon1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup (240 ml) water ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry1.Heat the sesame oil in a small saucepan. Add the ginger and garlic, and stir-fry for 30 seconds over medium heat. Add the water, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Bring just to a boil, stirring.2.Dissolve the corn starch in the Shaoxing rice wine, and whisk into the sauce. Heat until sauce thickens and reaches a full boil. Simmer for 30 seconds. Remove from heat, cover, and set aside until ready to use. Serve with stir-fried vegetables and steamed rice.Yield: about 1¼ cups (300 ml)Submitted by board treasurer, Andrea Banks
Do you have a recipe to share? Send your secret, homemade or passed-down recipes to [email protected] and we might publish them in our newsletter!
RECIPE CORNER
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FRIDAY MOVIES
JULY
22In Particular, Barbara Findlay (2015)
Revisit LGBTQ history in Canada through the life of human rights lawyer, Barbara Findlay, who challenged and changed the laws of this country.
1:30PM • Admission by donation • Includes popcorn • Barclay Manor
JULY
15Weekend (2011)
Tom Cullen, Chris New, Jonathan Race
A gay man’s weekend long encounter with an artist changes his life in unexpected ways. (1h 37m)
JULY
8Based on a true story, the film depicts a group of lesbian and gay activists who raised money to help families affected by British miners coal strike in 1984. (1h 59m)
Pride (2014)Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West
JULY
29Milk (2008)
Sean Penn, Josh Brolin
In 1972, Harvey Milk and his then-lover Scott Smith leave New York City for San Francisco, with Milk determined to establish something meaningful in life. (2h 8m)
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PROGRAM NOTES
TIME / DATE PROGRAM INFO9:00AM - 4:30PM Computer Drop-in Free • Drop-in • P. 18 9:30AM - 10:00AM French Conversation Circle (Beginners) Free • Drop-in10:00AM - 11:30AM French Conversation Circle (Intermediate) Free • Drop-in12:00PM - 2:00PM Computer Drop-in with Tutor Free • Drop-in • P. 18 July 4 Foreign Film By Donation • Drop-in 1:30PM P. 15July 11 Documentary Film By Donation • Drop-in 1:30PM P. 15July 18 Birthday Tea $2 • Registration required2:00PM - 3:30PM P.15
MONDAY
TIME / DATE PROGRAM INFO9:00AM - 1:00PM Computer Drop-in Free • Drop-in • P. 189:15AM - 11:00AM “Not Quite” Beginners’ Bridge Group Free • Drop-in10:00AM - 12:00PM Crochet and Knitting Social Club Free • Drop-in10:30AM - 11:30AM Heritage Harmonies Choir Free • Drop-in10:30AM - 12:00PM Nordic Walking Club Free Registration required11:00AM - 1:00PM Computer Drop-in with Tutor Free • Drop-in • P. 1811:00AM - 1:00PM Cell Phone Appointments Free with Nick Registration required11:00AM - 4:00PM Reflexology, Facials, Reiki $22 for 30min and Chair Massage Registration required1:00PM - 3:00PM Texas Hold’em Poker Free • Drop-in1:00PM - 3:30PM Cinematic Tuesdays Free • Drop-in 1:30PM - 4:30PM Painting Studio Free • Registration required
TUESDAY
CLOSURES:ALL SITES: Friday, July 1, 2016 (Canada Day); August 1, 2016 (BC Day)
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Please note where registration is required. Register at 604-669-5051.
All programs are at Barclay Manor unless otherwise indicated.
SEE OVER
TIME / DATE PROGRAM INFO9:00AM - 4:30PM Computer Drop-in Free • Drop-in • P. 18July 20 Men’s Breakfast Club: Denny’s Drop-in • Free for first-timers9:00AM Davie and Thurlow (1098 Davie St.) P.169:30AM - 11:30AM Acting Class Free • Class full Registration required10:00AM - 11:30AM ESL Conversation $1 per class Registration required 11:00AM - 12:00PM Nature Show Series By donation • Drop-in11:00AM - 1:00PM Computer Coach Apppointments Free 1-to-1 sessions with Mina Registration required 1:00PM - 2:00PM Computer Drop-in with Tutor Free • Drop-in • P. 18 July 13, 27 Short Story and Literature Club Free • Drop-in1:00PM - 2:00PM July 13, 27 Spanish Conversation (Advanced) Free • Class full 2:30PM - 4:00PMJuly 20 Dinner Club: Red Robin Registration required5:30PM (803 Thurlow Street) Diner Pays • P. 16
WEDNESDAY
TIME / DATE PROGRAM INFO9:00AM - 4:30PM Computer Drop-in Free • Drop-in • P. 1810:00AM - 11:30AM TED Talks and Discussion Free • Drop-in • P. 1710:00AM - 12:00PM Active Minds By Donation • Drop-in12:00PM - 2:00PM Computer Coach Appointments Free 1-to-1 sessions with Mansoor Registration required1:00PM - 3:00PM Beginners Mahjong Free • Drop-in3:00PM - 4:30PM Beginners Ukulele Practice Group Free • Drop-inJuly 28 Aging with Pride Free • Registration 2:00PM - 5:00PM required
THURSDAY
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PROGRAM NOTES (CONT.)
TIME / DATE PROGRAM INFO11:45AM Ladies’ Brunch Club: Drop-in • Diner Pays The Park at The Sands Hotel (1755 Davie Street)
SATURDAY
TIME / DATE PROGRAM INFO9:00AM - 4:30PM Computer Drop-in Free • Drop-in • P. 1810:00AM - 12:00PM Happy Hookers Craft Group and Sales Free • Drop-in 10:00AM - 12:00PM Computer Coach Appointments Free 1-to-1 sessions with Austin Registration requiredJuly 8, 22 Manicures and Pedicures $15/$18 • $5 for polish10:00AM- 4:00PM Registration required12:30PM - 4:00PM Painting Studio Free (Bring your own materials) Registration required1:00PM - 3:30PM Scrabble Free • Drop-in1:30PM Friday Movie Club By donation • P. 11 Drop-in 2:00PM - 4:00PM Computer Coach Appointments Free 1-to-1 sessions with Manu Registration required
FRIDAY
LUNCHES FOR OLDER ADULTSGordon Neighbourhood House
1019 Broughton Street
• Monday vegetarian lunch by donation
• Tuesday and Thursday Hot Lunches $5
• Wednesday soup and sandwich by donation
Are you a member and Is your birthday in July? Then You are cordially invited to
the West End Seniors’ Network’s
July Birthday Tea
Monday
July 18th 2:00PM-3:30PM
for light refreshments
RSVP: By the 14th of july
604-669-5051 +1 guest $2/person
Are you a member and Is your birthday in July? Then You are cordially invited to
the West End Seniors’ Network’s
July Birthday Tea
Monday
July 18th 2:00PM-3:30PM
for light refreshments
RSVP: By the 14th of july
604-669-5051 +1 guest $2/person
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11The Beginning of Life
Documentary Film1:30PM • By Donation • Drop-in
Scientists, advocates and parents around the world explore how carefully tending to kids’ earliest needs can shape the course of human society. (2h)
MONDAY EVENTSJULY
4Barbara
Foreign Film (Berlin)1:30PM • By Donation • Drop-in
In a communist country, a talented doctor yearns for freedom. Will she try to escape no matter what the cost? (1h 45m)
Due to the cost of postage we will no longer be mailing out invitations, but still look forward to continuing to celebrate you!
JULY
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TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY EVENTS
TUES., JULY
5, 12, 19, 26
Cinematic Tuesdays1:00PM
Free • Drop-in
Featuring the spectacle and glamour of old Hollywood! Relive your favourit moments from the silver screen in glorious technicolour and thrilling black and white. Films listed at Barclay Manor.
WED., JULY
20Dinner Club
Red Robin at 803 Thurlow St.5:30PM • Diner pays • Registration Required
Enjoy gourmet burgers, milkshakes and other classic American comfort diner food at Red Robin (corner of Thurlow and Robson). We ask that you register at Barclay Manor if you plan on attending. Please, no drop-ins.
WED., JULY
20Men’s Breakfast ClubDenny’s at 1098 Davie St.9:00AM • Diner pays • Drop-in
Come join your brethren for breakfast every third Wednesday of the month for convivial conversation over a social breakfast. First timers get breakfast on the house. We will meet at Denny’s on Davie Street.
TUES., JULY
5, 12, 19, 26Nordic Pole Walking
Meet at Barclay Manor10:30AM • Free • Registration required
Interested in boosting your weekly exercise routine with something low impact, easy, and fun? Our Nordic Walking group has space for more walkers and poles to lend out! The group uses nordic poles to walk an accessible route (not too many hills) around the West End. Participants are not required to walk the whole route.
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THURSDAY/FRIDAY EVENTSTHURS., JULY
7, 12, 21, 28
TED Talks and Discussion10:00AM - 11:30AM
Free • Drop-in • Maximum capacity is 12
July 7 3 reasons why we can win the fight again poverty (Andrew Youn) I am the son of a terrorist. Here’s how I chose peace (Zac Ebrahim) How to spot a liar (Pamela Meyer)July 14 Refugees have the right to be protected (Antonio Guterres) The Chinese zodiac, explained (ShaoLan) Rethinking infidelity...A talk for anyone who has ever loved (Esther Perel)July 21 What really matters at the end of life (BJ Miller) The oceans glory...and horror (Brian Skerry) I was held hostage for 317 days. Here’s what I thought about.(Vincent Cochetel)July 28 An entertainment icon on living a life of meaning (Norman Lear) The enchanting music of sign language (Christine Sun Kim) An 11-year-old prodigy perform old-school jazz (Joey Alexander)
THURS., JULY
14Hawaiian Luau
1:30PM - 3:00PM • $9.00Registration required at West End Community Centre
Aloha! Time to enjoy summer as though we were in tropical Hawaii. Put on your grass skirts, tacky shirts or leis and come join us for an afternoon of dance and delicious food! Enjoy a live performance by Spirit of the South Seas, great food, and friendly company! This event is co-hosted by WESN and WECCA. Registration required at West End Community Centre by July 12th.
FRI., JULY
8, 15, 22, 29
Painting Studio 12:30PM - 4:00PM • Free
Drop in
Our Friday Painting Studio is looking for some creative members to join their artistic group! Join us in the afternoon to work independently on your own artistic endeavours in a supportive and relaxing environment, surrounded by your fellow artists. Our Tuesday group as also opened for new members to join.
July Computer Lab Schedule
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00 Drop-in
9:00am-4:30pm
Computer Tutor (Marcel)
Drop-in 12:00 – 2:00
Drop-in 9:00am-1:00pm
Computer Tutor (Shelly)
Drop-in 11:00 –1:00
Cell Phone Tutor (Nick)
Appt. 11:00-1:00
Poker Group
Drop-in 1:00 – 3:00
Legal Appts
Call 878-7400 3:00 – 5:00
Drop-in 9:00am-4:30pm
Computer Coach Appointments
(Mina) 11:00 –1:00
Computer Tutor (Christina)
Drop-in 1:00 –2:00
Drop-in 9:00am-4:30pm
Computer Coach
Appointments (Mansoor)
12:00 – 2:00
Drop-in 9:00am-4:30pm
Computer Coach
Appointments (Austin)
10:00 – 12:00
Computer Coach
Appointments (Manu)
2:00 – 4:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
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West End Community Centre (WECC) The following programs take place at Barclay Manor-but registration is required at WECC - 604-257-8333
Date Time Program Mondays (Jul 4 – Aug 22) 11:00AM-12:00PM Seniors Ladies Yoga Mondays (Jul 4 – Aug 24) 1:00PM-4:00PM Bridge Tuesdays (Jul 5 - Aug 30) 3:00PM-5:00PM Legal Advice – 604-878-7400 for appointments Tuesdays (Jul 5 – Aug 30) 7:00PM-9:00PM Vancouver Speakers and Leaders Wednesdays (Jul 6, 20, Aug 3,17) 10:30AM-11:30AM Flower Arranging Wednesdays (Jul 6 - Aug 24) 6:30PM-9:00PM Puti Meditation Wednesdays (Jul 6 - Aug 31) 7:00PM-9:00PM West End Writers Club Thursdays (Jul 7 – Aug 11) 9:15AM-11:15AM How to Draw Like an Architect Thursdays (Jul 7 – Aug 11) 11:15AM-1:15PM Watercolour Painting Saturdays Apr 2 – June 25 2:00PM-4:30PM Saturday afternoon movie New! Expressive Arts for Older Adults
Tuesday July 12-August 16, 1:00PM-2:00PM, $5/6 sessions, Denman Room @ West End Community Centre
Together we will explore movement, drama, visual arts and writing to connect with the endless possibilities of imagination. Share intriguing dances, stories from afar, and those we tell ourselves, and the images we create with pastels and paint. No arts experience necessary and all activites will be adapted to include every member of the group, supplies provided.
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West End Community Centre (WECC) The following programs take place at Barclay Manor-but registration is required at WECC - 604-257-8333
Date Time Program Mondays (Jul 4 – Aug 22) 11:00AM-12:00PM Seniors Ladies Yoga Mondays (Jul 4 – Aug 24) 1:00PM-4:00PM Bridge Tuesdays (Jul 5 - Aug 30) 3:00PM-5:00PM Legal Advice – 604-878-7400 for appointments Tuesdays (Jul 5 – Aug 30) 7:00PM-9:00PM Vancouver Speakers and Leaders Wednesdays (Jul 6, 20, Aug 3,17) 10:30AM-11:30AM Flower Arranging Wednesdays (Jul 6 - Aug 24) 6:30PM-9:00PM Puti Meditation Wednesdays (Jul 6 - Aug 31) 7:00PM-9:00PM West End Writers Club Thursdays (Jul 7 – Aug 11) 9:15AM-11:15AM How to Draw Like an Architect Thursdays (Jul 7 – Aug 11) 11:15AM-1:15PM Watercolour Painting Saturdays Apr 2 – June 25 2:00PM-4:30PM Saturday afternoon movie
DAVID WATTSnoTAry publIc
604-685-7786 | [email protected] – 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, bc V6b 1n2
Wills, Power of Attorney & Representation Agreements
Real Estate Transfers & Mortgages
In-Home Visits Available
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AGINGWITH
PRIDEPRIDEJuly 28, 20162-5pm @ The Coast Plaza Hotel, 1763 Comox St. Tickets by donation
A Pride Week celebration for LGBTQ seniors and their allies.Come and enjoy complimentary food, refreshments, and entertainment in a welcoming, safe, and accepting space.
PRESENTED BY:
Please RSVP to Dora at 604-669-5051or via our Eventbrite page
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Membership and Donations Membership If you aren’t already a member of the West End Seniors’ Network, please consider joining! The cost of membership is $10.00 / year (October through September). To become a member or renew your membership, please complete the form on the following page and mail it with your cheque (payable to the West End Seniors' Network) to the address below. Some of the benefits of being a member of the West End Seniors’ Network include: Social events, programs, workshops and drop-in activities. Access to the secure, friendly and respectful social environments at Barclay Manor and Kay’s
Place. Monthly newsletter and regular updates on events and activities in the West End. Free access to the computer lab and WiFi at Barclay Manor. Access to the photocopier at Barclay Manor (fees apply). Information and referral counselling. Senior peer support. Access to a variety of services that support older adults to live well in the West End (fees may
apply). A discount of 25% on non-sale items from the Clothes and Collectibles Thrift Store (minimum
purchase of $3.00 required). Volunteer opportunities.
Donations Your donations help us to achieve our mission to improve the quality of life of adults 55 years of age and older by providing social, educational and recreational programs and services that foster connection and inclusion in the broader community. All donations of $10.00 or more are eligible for a tax receipt (Charitable Tax # 119292845RR0001). Please visit us at www.wesn.ca to make a secure donation by credit card, or send a cheque (payable to West End Seniors’ Network) to the following address: West End Seniors’ Network 1447 Barclay Street Vancouver, BC V6G 1J6 Thank you very much in advance for your generous donation.
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