Thanks to all our Volunteers, helping us out!
In challenging times, bad weather conditions and more, our doors are always open thanks to our dedicated volunteers! A heartfelt thank you to each and everyone of our volunteers who…
411 Seniors Centre Closed Due to Weather
Please be advised that the Centre will be closed today due to weather. Please stay safe and warm!
SFU SENIORS LEADERSHIP AWARD – Marion Leslie Pollack
Simon Fraser University Gerontology Research Centre established a Seniors Leadership Award to recognize the contributions that British Columbia seniors make as volunteers. And this year, Marion Pollack was recognized for…
October 1st – National Seniors Day
October 1 of each year is National Seniors Day, which coincides with the United Nations International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP) and is an occasion for Canadians to celebrate the…
A visit from Honourable Ravi Kahlon | Minister of Housing
We had the pleasure of meeting with the Honourable Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing, this week. After touring our centre, he met with a group of members and staff to…
MP Don Davies – Vancouver Kingsway – visits 411
This past Thursday, May 25th, we had the pleasure of meeting with our ridings’s MP Don Davies and his assistants (Annika Svalestuen and Monica Vuong) to discuss issues concerning seniors.…
It’s Mental Health Week: 6 ways to support your mental health and well-being
May 3, 2023: Blog by McMaster University Mental health and emotional well-being are critical considerations for our aging population. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 15% of adults…
Home Support Services – We Must Do Better (Feb 2023)
By Linda Forsythe , current Board member of COSCO (excerpt from COSCO Newsletter (March 2023) For anyone looking to get some help with daily living, the first considerations are, Where can…
Join our Board of Directors!
If you are a member of 411 and are 55 years or better – we want you on Board! It’s been a long and hard road for us to get…