Seniors Benefits & Credits Webinar
Hosted by the Canada Revenue Agency
Date: Friday, July 17, 2020
Time: 10:30am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Doing your taxes has its benefits! Benefits, credits and deductions you could be eligible for are the Disability Tax Credit, GST/HST credit, medical expenses, Canada caregiver credit and pension income splitting. Other government departments also use your tax information to calculate your payments, such as the guaranteed income supplement. If you do your taxes after the filing deadline, your payments could be delayed.
To attend this webinar, registration is required. Please register here.
Survey on Cameron Recreation Centre and Library
Help shape the future Cameron Recreation Centre and Library in North-east Burnaby!
The City of Burnaby is exploring the replacement of Cameron Recreation Centre and Library. Through an online survey, it is asking the public to tell them what new community amenities they want to see in North-east Burnaby. Feedback provided through the online survey will help identify activity preferences, trends and future space needs. The online survey is available until Sunday, July 12, 2020.
For more details please click here.
View more information on North-east Burnaby Community Facilities.
How Older Adults Can Protect Their Mental Wellness During COVID-19
To help self-isolating seniors who are at home during the pandemic, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) asked Dr. Keri-Leigh Cassidy, professor of psychiatry at Dalhousie University and founder of the Fountain of Health optimal aging initiative, to share some practical advice on how to deal with the challenges of COVID-19.
[To view the mental wellness tip sheet, please click on the image below.]
Staying Connected Updates
The July 1 newsletter from the Tri-Cities Seniors Planning Network contains links to a list of recorded webinars and presentations that are of interest to seniors. [Click image below to view it.]
City of Burnaby Facilities and Programs Restart
The City is slowly re-opening its facilities and programs. As facilities and programs gradually restart, they will operate with reduced capacity and focused programming to provide ample space for patrons to physically distance. Advance reservation is required; and drop-ins will no longer be available.
General information on the restart can be found at www.burnaby.ca/restart. For more information about the restart at Cameron Recreation Centre click here.
"Welcome Back to Cameron Recreation Complex" Video
For the restart information of a particular Burnaby Centre, please click on its name below.
Bill Copeland: 604-297-4521
Bonsor: 604-297-4597
Cameron: 604-297-4452
Edmonds: 604-297-4838
Eileen Dailly: 604-298-7946
Outdoor Programs: 604-294-7222
Willingdon: 604-297-4526
Youth Services: see Youth Centre
The Burnaby Primary Care Network invites you to attend an upcoming webinar:
MoneyTalks: Benefits for Seniors
Thursday July 9, 2020
10:00-11:00am
Register in advance for this Zoom webinar (click here). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you require assistance registering please contact Manny at 604-227-3594.
Topics to be covered include:
- Your own questions!
- Canada Pension Plan
- Old Age Security
- Guaranteed Income Supplement
- PharmaCare
- SAFER - Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters
- BC Bus Pass for Low Income Seniors
Please send your financial questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 6:00pm, Monday July 6.
The session will be recorded and available to view afterwards. We look forward to connecting!
www.burnabycoronavirus.com
View other talks here!
The Library is Open - Paper Bag Pickup!
Burnaby Public Library patrons may now reserve books online or by calling the library. When the materials are ready, the library will contact the patron, and invite them to come for a “paper bag pickup” outside of the building, with safe physical distancing in effect. The library is also accepting returns. Click here for hours of operation, and how to borrow some books or videos.
Help Connect - Donate Your Tech!
There are many Seniors, Families and Individuals in Burnaby in need of phones, tablets and computers (laptops) to stay connected during COVID-19.
If you have an old cell phone, tablet or laptop, Digital Access Burnaby* will distribute your donated device to those in need through our non-profits and social service agencies.
Are you a Senior in Burnaby Who Needs Help?
Some useful numbers and links for seniors in Burnaby who need help during these challenging times.
[Click on image below for the full poster in pdf.]
Poster in other languages:
Arabic Chinese Traditional Chinese Simplified Farsi Hindi Korean Punjabi Spanish Tagalog
COVID-19: Resource List for Seniors at Home
Below is a listing of resources which may be useful for those seniors who are in isolation at home.
Any Cameron Seniors Society member who has questions is welcome to call Program Coordinator, Sue McIntyre, Monday-Friday at 604-297-4453. They may also send her an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..