Burnaby Seniors Health & Wellness Fair
WHEN: Thursday, November 18, 2021, 10:00am-2:00pm
WHERE: Zoom and Dialpad (phone conferencing system), with in-person watch parties
HOW TO JOIN: Free access! Participants must register to receive the link to join.
The Burnaby Seniors Health & Wellness Fair is a half-day virtual event for seniors, providing activities and information on the different services and programs - both virtual and in-person - available to them in the City of Burnaby.
Presentations will cover topics such as mental health and COVID-19 related anxiety, advanced care planning, healthy aging and fragility, nutrition and plant-based eating, and much more! There will also be workshops and demonstrations, including but not limited to mindfulness, guided meditation, cooking, and a community choir.
For more information please click here.
Stay on the Road
A practical guide for senior drivers
Are you nearing 80?
Wondering about driver assesment?
You should attend our virtual workshop.
This practical guide for senior drivers will help you learn more about driver assessment. It will be of particular interest to drivers who are nearing the age of 80. However, drivers of any age are welcome to participate and the workshop will be useful for anybody.
The workshop is a joint presentation of the Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of BC and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. Participants will learn about the ICBC and Road Safety B.C. assessment which determines whether they can continue to drive.
This free workshop will be held via Zoom on:
Wednesday, November 3 at 1:00pm
To register, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Cameron Seniors Society
Activity Groups Re-Start - Fall 2021
Artists’ Studio
Cedar Room
Tuesdays 12:30-3:30pm
Badminton Club
Sportshall 3&4
Monday 11:40am-3pm
Wednesday 12:30-3pm
Friday 1:30-3:30pm
Club is fully registered for Fall 2021. Check back later this year for information about 2022 registration.
Book Club
Willow Room
Third Thursday of the month, 10:15-11:45am
Starting in November.
Carpet Bowling
Hemlock-Spruce Room
Fridays 1:00-3:00pm
Start date TBA
Coming soon. Starting back initially on Fridays only. Tuesdays may be added in the future. New members welcome.
Chinese Calligraphy
TBA
Coming soon!
Computer 1:1
Willow Room
Mondays 3:00-4:30pm
Bring your laptop, smartphone or tablet (iPad etc.) for 1:1 help.
Erhu Sunday Practice Group
Willow Room
Sundays 1:00-4:00pm
Erhu Workshop
TBA
Coming soon!
Garden Club
Willow Room
Tuesdays 10:15-11:45am
Mandarin Conversation
TBA
Coming soon!
Poker
Arbutus Lounge
Fridays 6:00-10:00pm
WHAT-A-Theatre
Willow Room
Fridays 11:30am-12:30pm
Up-to-date Cameron 55+ Membership is required to participate in these groups.
For information, or to connect with the Group Leader, ask Seniors Program staff. More groups will start up soon! Watch for notices, or a call from your Group Leader.
Cameron Voice September-October 2021
The Cameron Voice September-October 2021 issue is out now!
You can view/download it by clicking on the image below.
Seniors Foot Care Clinics
Hosted by the Burnaby Primary Care Network at the Burnaby Neighbourhood House North House.
Dates: Tuesday November 30 and Tuesday December 14, 2021
Appointment Times: 9:00am-12:30pm each day
Fee: $50 payable at the appointment, directly to the foot care nurse
Nurse: Evelyn Coxon RN
Location: Burnaby Neighbourhood House - North House, 4908 E Hastings Street, Burnaby
Free parking along Hastings Street at Delta Avenue, close to the front door of the Neighbourhood House (street level entry), and in a parking lot off the alleyway behind the Neighbourhood House (stairs up from the parking to the front door).
To book an appointment call Evelyn at: 778-228-6021 - appointments are required - no “drop-ins".
Participants will be required to provide proof of vaccination and government issued ID, and answer a COVID wellness questionnaire.
Please do not attend if you are showing COVID symptoms, if you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive or is isolating for COVID, or if you have travelled outside of the country in the past 14 days.
Cameron Seniors Lounge is Open Now!
The Cameron Seniors Lounge is now open 9.00am-3.30pm, Mondays to Fridays.
Hostess is on duty most times. Coffee/tea is available when a hostess is on duty.
For information, please contact Sue McIntyre, Program Coordinator at 604-297-4453 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Computers/Mobile Devices One-to-One Help is Back!
Willow Room
Mondays 3:00-4:30pm, starting October 18, 2021
The activity Computers/Mobile Devices One-to-One Help is back! It will be held at the Willow Room at the usual time slot of Monday 3:00-4:30pm. The first session will begin on Ocotber 18. As we are still following COVID-19 safety rules, a maximum of 4 people are allowed in the room and everyone is required to wear a mask and do not forget to bring your own laptop or mobile device.
Cameron Seniors Society Board of Directors 2021/22
The Cameron Seniors Society AGM for 2021 was successully held on October 1 and seven board members whose term had expired were re-elected by acclamation.
The Cameron Seniors Society Board for 2021/22 comprises:
Lorraine Seath, Barry Wertz, Doreen Marzin-Bergamo, Gloria Grice, Lou Kaiser, Allen Lee, Joan McLean, Janis Rutherford, Jacqueline Pickering.