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.