Serves disadvantaged residents of the Downtown Eastside and neighbouring communities with a low-cost cafeteria, library, learning centre, theatre, gym, weight room, pool room, and seniors lounge. Programs and services include community education (with a focus ...

Provides a variety of programs for low-income, Chinese-speaking immigrant seniors in Chinatown and the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. Offers peer-based outreach, case management, interpretation of government-related documents and letters, translation, advocac...

Drop-in centre provides a safe place for older adults living in the downtown core to congregate with one another. Offers leisure activities such as cards and games, recreational activities, special events, newspapers and magazines, and computers with internet ...

Administers parks and recreation facilities in Vancouver. Facilities include fitness centres, swimming pools, ice rinks, gymnasiums, racquet and squash courts, public libraries, centres for seniors and youth, family drop-in centres, child care centres, and a p...

Provides a range of programs and support services to stroke survivors, their family and friends, and health care professionals. Branches throughout BC help stroke survivors in coping with life after stroke. Offers community navigation services (intake, informa...

A free six-month program to enhance the mobility and health of BC seniors. Combines a person-centred approach with opportunities for seniors to connect. Open to adults age 65 and up who would like support to become active. Participants work with a trained acti...

Provides services and programs to Japanese-Canadian adults ages 55 and over in Japanese and English. Services include information and resources in Japanese and English, Japanese language library, fitness and recreational activities, educational seminars, and h...

An accessible and multicultural community centre that provides programs and services to promote health, well-being, and independent lifestyles for adults ages 55 and over. Provides information and referral services in English and Spanish, help completing gover...

Offers Spanish-speaking seniors age 55 and over a place to socialize from 10 am to 4 pm Wednesdays. Drop-in program includes lunch, exercise and computer classes, entertainment, occasional outings, English lessons, and access to peer support. Activities are ta...

Offers programming for people of all ages, including a variety of social, recreational, educational, and support programs for children, youth, families, and seniors. Provides access to a computer lab, weight room, and music jam space. Centre hours are 9 am to ...

Provides programs and services for people of all ages and abilities, including information and referral. Facilitates community collaboration and engagement to build a better neighbourhood through the Mount Pleasant Food Network, community dialogues, training, ...

Promotes health and wellness, helps build supportive social relationships, and creates cross-cultural understanding through a variety of free organized activities and volunteer-based services for seniors and older adults ages 55 and up. Also offers a hot lunch...

Provides opportunities for immigrant and refugee seniors or seniors from any ethnic community, age 55 and older, to engage in group activities, community events, and volunteering to connect with peers, improve their language ability, and develop life skills (s...

Offers daily drop-in programs for elders age 55 and older who live in Vancouver. Elders, who sign up as members, may access a daily 12 noon luncheon as well as social/recreational activities. There is also a food bank every Wednesday (except during cheque issu...

A community centre that provides social, cultural, recreational, and other life-enhancing programs and services, primarily for Aboriginal people; $1 membership fee for individuals under age 55. Also houses other organizations and their services including the A...

Organizes weekly walks and fairly vigorous hikes in the Lower Mainland for seniors 55 years of age and over. See website for a membership application form; once the application has been received, applicants will be called to discuss experience and fitness leve...

Outdoor and social club for people over age 50. Outdoor activities include walking, hiking, downhill and cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and golfing. Social and cultural events include attending movies, concerts, restaurants, plays, and hosted parties and g...

Drop-in centre offers people age 55 and over a variety of recreational, educational, and social programs. Services include computer classes, workshops, free wellness programs, yoga, fitness, book club, movie nights, and knitting. Also offers a $5 drop-in lunch...

Develops and provides educational, recreational, library, and social services for the communities of Grandview-Woodland and Strathcona. Manages a 18-acre complex featuring elementary and secondary schools, child care programs, senior's and teen's centres, a pu...

A multicultural resource centre where community, volunteers, and staff address seniors issues and concerns. Offers low/no cost social, educational and recreational programs. A drop-in is available where members and volunteers can connect and socialize from 9 a...

Trained volunteers provide information and referral to seniors age 55 and over regarding seniors income and other benefits (OAP, GIS, bus passes, SAFER), as well as assistance filling out forms. Also offers an income tax clinic from beginning of March until th...

Provides educational, cultural, recreational, and social services for the community of the Little Mountain and Riley Park areas. Services include a wide variety of child and youth programs, family resources, seniors programs, language courses, settlement servi...

Provides a variety of recreational, social, and cultural activities for seniors ages 55 and up, including mahjong, line dancing, knitting and crafts, Chi Kung, field trips, singing, ukelele, and English classes; features some specialized services for seniors w...

Social and community arts club offers various activities and events, including a members' lounge. The WISE Hall, a multipurpose, second-floor room offers a sound and lighting system, green room, bar, and washrooms, is available for rent. Used primarily for con...

Provides outreach and in-office support to older adults, age 55 and older who are homeless or at risk of losing their home. Services include assistance with eviction prevention, searching for suitable and affordable housing, helping to complete application for...