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Community service organization provides a variety of programs and services for older adults age 55 and older who live in the West End, Yaletown, and Coal Harbour (from Burrard Street to Stanley Park, and from Davie Street to Georgia Street). Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society, registered charity.
Provided by West End Seniors' Network (WESN)
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Offers a range of social, educational, cultural, and recreational programs, and events for seniors ages 55 and up with a membership.
Offers a range of social, educational, cultural, and recreational programs, and events for seniors ages 55 and up with a membership. See the monthly newsletter for more details. Registration is required for all programs. Fees may apply; a membership is not required. Also provides drop-in access to computers and printers. Free Tax Clinic offers assistance with simple returns during tax season. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.
See the monthly newsletter for more details. Registration is required for all programs. Fees may apply; a membership is not required. Also provides drop-in access to computers and printers. Free Tax Clinic offers assistance with simple returns during tax season. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.
Provided by West End Seniors' Network (WESN)
4 other services offered by this agency
Assists older adults age 55 and over who are in general good health, but require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their communities.
Assists older adults age 55 and over who are in general good health, but require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their communities. Services may include grocery shopping, light housekeeping, minor home repairs, friendly visits, check-in calls, social meals, errands, and transportation to medical and non-medical appointments (details below). Fees are charged for some services on a sliding scale (based on income). Serves the West End, Coal Harbour, and Yaletown neighbourhoods of Vancouver. Funded by Ministry of Health (MOH) and managed by United Way British Columbia (UWBC).
Also provides transportation to seniors ages 55 and over for medical appointments and other non-medical appointments within Vancouver. Participants must be able to get into and out of a vehicle without assistance; most cars can accommodate a walker, depending on vehicle. Transportation is by volunteer-driven car, with pick-up and drop-off. Booking is required at least five days in advance; booking hours are 9 am to 5 on Monday to Friday. Pre-registration is required through West End Seniors' Network. No cost to participate; clients are responsible for parking costs; donations are welcome.
Services may include grocery shopping, light housekeeping, minor home repairs, friendly visits, check-in calls, social meals, errands, and transportation to medical and non-medical appointments (details below). Fees are charged for some services on a sliding scale (based on income). Serves the West End, Coal Harbour, and Yaletown neighbourhoods of Vancouver. Funded by Ministry of Health (MOH) and managed by United Way British Columbia (UWBC).
Also provides transportation to seniors ages 55 and over for medical appointments and other non-medical appointments within Vancouver. Participants must be able to get into and out of a vehicle without assistance; most cars can accommodate a walker, depending on vehicle. Transportation is by volunteer-driven car, with pick-up and drop-off. Booking is required at least five days in advance; booking hours are 9 am to 5 on Monday to Friday. Pre-registration is required through West End Seniors' Network. No cost to participate; clients are responsible for parking costs; donations are welcome.
Provided by West End Seniors' Network (WESN)
4 other services offered by this agency
Sells and accepts donations of clothing, accessories, books, and small household items.
Sells and accepts donations of clothing, accessories, books, and small household items. Hours are 11 am to 5 pm Wednesday to Friday and 12 noon to 4 pm Saturdays.
Hours are 11 am to 5 pm Wednesday to Friday and 12 noon to 4 pm Saturdays.
Provided by West End Seniors' Network (WESN)
4 other services offered by this agency
Connects adults 55 and over to local, non-clinical community services that will help them better manage their health and well-being.
Connects adults 55 and over to local, non-clinical community services that will help them better manage their health and well-being. The Community Connector addresses a person's social needs as part of their overall health and wellness plan, and allows for a comprehensive approach to multiple non-medical issues. Serves West End, Coal Harbour, and Yaletown. Funded by Ministry of Health (MOH) and managed by United Way BC as a Social Prescribing program.
The Community Connector addresses a person's social needs as part of their overall health and wellness plan, and allows for a comprehensive approach to multiple non-medical issues. Serves West End, Coal Harbour, and Yaletown. Funded by Ministry of Health (MOH) and managed by United Way BC as a Social Prescribing program.
Provided by West End Seniors' Network (WESN)
4 other services offered by this agency
Provides information and referral as well as support for older adults ages 55 and over.
Provides information and referral as well as support for older adults ages 55 and over. Services include information and referrals to community services, form completion assistance, housing navigation support, and peer support. Drop-in hours are 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday; housing navigation services are by appointment only. Funded in part by Ministry of Health and Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions as a Seniors Housing Information and Navigation Ease (SHINE) program.
Services include information and referrals to community services, form completion assistance, housing navigation support, and peer support. Drop-in hours are 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday; housing navigation services are by appointment only. Funded in part by Ministry of Health and Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions as a Seniors Housing Information and Navigation Ease (SHINE) program.