Tea, Tour & Textiles Event at Evergreen
Tuesday June 6, 2023
10:30am-12:30pm
Art Gallery, Evergreen Cultural Centre
1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam BC
Celebrate Seniors’ Week at Evergreen Cultural Centre. Enjoy an exhibition tour of Transmissions at the Art Gallery at Evergreen, followed by tea, coffee, and snacks in the lake-side lobby. Then take part in a textile craft-along inspired by your own creative practice and the gallery exhibition. Participants are welcome to bring their own knitting, crocheting, and weaving projects, or join our instructor to learn a new skill in the fibre arts. The event is free, but pre-registration is required (please note this event is for ages 50+).
Registration link:
https://evergreenculturalcentre.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S1Q00000DRQTIUA5
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Seminar
Thursday, June 15, 2023
12:00-3:30pm
Bonsor Recreation Complex, Burnaby
A FREE event for all seniors but you must register. Lunch will be provided for registrants. Register on Eventbrite by clicking on this link
https://bit.ly/3B46yFR or call 604-689-8609.
Register SOON as there is limited capacity attendance.
Deadline to register: June 7, 2023.
Speakers:
- Mehru Mohsin and Patrick Tracy, Burnaby RCMP, Crime Prevention Unit for Seniors, Speaking on Seniors’ Safety
- Ken Kuhn, Regional Mentor for BCCRN, Speaking on Elder Abuse Scenarios
- Terry Wright, Seniors First BC, Speaking on Fraud Prevention
Older Adults & Diversity Forum 2023
Organized & Hosted by the Tri-Cities Seniors’ Action Society (TCSAS).
Wednesday, June 14, 8:30am-3:30pm
Winslow Centre Gym, 1100 Winslow Centre, Coquitlam
A FREE event for all seniors but you must register. Lunch will be provided.
Register by clicking on this link https://bit.ly/41hlgnu or calling 604-949-0599.
Register SOON as there is limited capacity attendance. Deadline to register: June 7
Some of the topics included on the program are: Identity Theft & Fraud, Staying Safe on TransLink, BC211 Free Information Service, Elder Abuse Awareness, Emergency Kit Preparedness, Downsizing & Decluttering, Mental Wellness, Social Media Misinformation, Vaccinations for Seniors, ICBC Seniors’ Driving Safety, Crime Prevention for Seniors & more.
Burnaby Public Library Tech Cafe
Need help using your computer, tablet, smartphone or e-reader? Do you have questions about using social media or the internet? Join friendly Burnaby Publc Library (BPL) staff at the BPL Tech Cafe to get personalized help with your technology questions.
Topics covered include the basics of how to use your personal device and how you can access information and digital resources using the library website.
Bring your device with you to the drop-in sessions. No registration required.
Schedule
Cameron Branch, 9523 Cameron Street, Burnaby
5:00-8:00pm Mondays - May 29, June 26, July 24
In the foyer.
Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby
1:00-4:00pm Thursdays - May 25, June 22, July 20
At the second floor service desk.
Tommy Douglas Branch, 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby
1:00-4:00pm, Mondays - June 5, July 3, July 31
In the Program Room.
McGill Branch, 4595 Albert St., Burnaby
10:00am-1:00pm, Thursdays - June 15, July 13, August 10
In the foyer.
Jewellry Need Fixing?
If we have the expertise to fix it, we will.
The Beads and Needles Group meet 10:00am to 12:00pm Mondays in the Willow Room.
We will ask for a $10 donation to the Cameron Seniors Society for any item we are able to fix.
Community Clinics for Seniors Foot Care (55+) Mar-June 2023
Footcare Nurse Evelyn is available for monthly appointments, 8:30am-12:00pm.
North Burnaby:
Cameron Rec Centre - 9523 Cameron Street, Burnaby
Tuesdays 8:30am-12pm, Mar 14, Apr 18, May 16, June 13
South Burnaby:
Edmonds Urgent and Primary Care Clinic
#201-7315 Edmonds Street, Burnaby
Mondays 8:30am-12pm, Mar 13, Apr 17, May 15, June 12
No drop-ins, appointment only. Call Evelyn at 778-228-6021 to book an appointment.
Fee is $50 - cash payment at time of appointment (no credit or debit).
COVID screening will take place at the door. Do not attend if you are feeling unwell, showing signs of COVID, have tested positive for COVID or been exposed.