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Programs, Services
and Events for
Adults 55+
April 2019
Our Vision
A Vancouver community that supports and empowers older adults to live involved, healthy and fulfilling lives.
Our Mission
To enhance the quality of life of older adults by providing social, recreational, educational and supportive
programs and services that foster connection and inclusion in the broader community.
Barclay Manor Kay’s Place
Contact Information
604-669-5051 604-669-7339
info@wesn.ca kaysplaceinfo@wesn.ca
wesn.ca 1447 Barclay Street Denman Place Mall
Vancouver, BC V6G 1J6 118 - 1030 Denman Street
info@wesn.ca Mon - Fri, 9:00AM - 5:00PM Vancouver, BC V6G 2M6
Mon - Fri, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Executive Director
westendseniors Anthony Kupferschmidt Manager of Support and
executivedirector@wesn.ca Information Services
westendseniorsnetwork Office Hrs: Mon, 10:00AM - 12:00PM Veronica Page
clothesandcollectibles veronica@wesn.ca
westendseniors Manager of Programs
clothesandcollectibles Kaitlin Hong Tai Manager of Support and
programs@wesn.ca Information Services
West End Seniors’ Karsten Kaemling
Network Society Manager of Volunteer Resources karsten@wesn.ca
and Community Services
Fax: 1-877-885-6561
Scott Swan Information and Referral Services
volunteers@wesn.ca Coordinator
Board of Directors Isamu Yano
Better at Home Program isamu@wesn.ca
President: Joel Oger Coordinator
Vice President: Marta Filipski Ming Chen
Past President: Frank
betterathome@wesn.ca Clothes and Collectibles
McCormick
Administrative and Program 604-682-0327
Treasurer: Andrea Banks
Coordinator Denman Place Mall
Secretary: Abudi Awaysheh 110 - 1030 Denman Street
Abbie Purdy
Directors: Jane Goodridge, Tue - Fri, 10:00AM - 6:00PM
info@wesn.ca
Sara Johnson, Bonnie Quam Sat, 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Accountant
board@wesn.ca Parveen Chand Manager
Laura Fee
clothes@wesn.ca
Assistant Managers
Bonnie Patterson
Gordana Smocilac
Supervisor
Fran Linnington
WINNER!
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Table of Contents
Income Tax Clinics • P. 3 Programs & Events - Highlights • P. 12
Staff Articles • PP. 4-7 Programs & Events • PP. 13-18
Volunteer Opportunities • P. 8 Community Events • PP. 19-20
Services • P. 9 West End Community Centre Association • P. 21
About Our Programs and Computer Lab • P. 10 Memberships and Donations • PP. 22-23
Computer and Cell Phone Help • P. 11
Income Tax Clinics at Barclay Manor
Saturday, April 6 and Saturday, April 20
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Need help with filing your income tax? Attend one of our free clinics for assistance, provided by
trained volunteers.
The free tax clinics are for eligible individuals (family income below the figures in the table and
simple tax situations). All ages are welcome.
Drop-in any time during clinic hours - first come, first served. We apologize if we are unable
to assist you. Please contact the CRA for information about outreach volunteers or for other
assistance.
Visit the CRA website for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/
Simple tax situations are those with no income Family Size Total Family Income
or income from: 1 person $35,000
• employment 2 persons $45,000
• pension 3 persons $47,500
• benefits such as Canada Pension Plan, 4 persons $50,000
disability, employment insurance, social
assistance
• registered retirement savings plans (RRSP’s)
• support payments
• scholarships, fellowships, bursaries or grants
• interest (under $1,000)
April Closures
All WESN sites will be closed on Friday, April 19 for Good Friday
and Monday, April 22 for Easter Monday. 3
Barclay Manor
Anthony Kupferschmidt
Executive Director
I know that many of our members, clients, customers, and volunteers are concerned about the
forthcoming move of St. Paul’s Hospital. While Vancouver Coastal Health has made efforts to
increase local health care services with the launch of the new Urgent Primary Care Centre, I
share your concerns about what will remain both at the site and in the community in general.
While our organization normally focuses on issues in the West End and surrounding
neighbourhoods, this issue has prompted us to consider forthcoming changes to a
neighbourhood further to the east. The False Creek Flats will become the new home to St.
Paul’s Hospital, and how it is designed could impact us as well.
When the move of St Paul’s Hospital was first announced, I heard a lot of comments from older
adults afraid of dying in an ambulance stuck in traffic trying to get to the new hospital. There has
obviously been something reassuring about having an emergency room and other health care
services right in our neighbourhood.
Since 2015, I have had the opportunity to sit on a few different committees focused on designing
the new St. Paul’s Hospital. I felt this was important to ensure that the new hospital is built
to serve the needs of older adults in the West End and the rest of the city. However, equally
important is how one will get to the new hospital.
One of the concerns I have expressed about the new St. Paul’s Hospital is how easy it will be
to get there. The Main Street - Science World Skytrain station will be very close to the new
hospital, but I don’t feel there is currently good access to this site from the West End by bus,
for example. If so many of the clinics in the hospital that older adults in the West End use will
move with it, how will members of our community get there? We have been told that there will
be future discussions about transit connections to the new St. Paul’s Hospital, and I eagerly look
forward to those. We will also be closely watching the plan to redesign the street network when
the viaducts come down.
But right now, there is work underway to plan the False Creek Flats Arterial, which will be the
main road route through this neighbourhood. This will need to consider the new St. Paul’s
Hospital to ensure there is a reliable route from downtown.
I have provided input on this new arterial route on behalf of WESN, but I encourage you to learn
more about this planning process and make comments, submit your ideas, or attend a public
workshop:
https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/false-creek-flats-arterial.aspx
https://fcfcommunitypanel.com/
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Barclay Manor
Scott Swan
Manager of Volunteer Resources and Community Services
The Volunteer Factor – Lifting Communities
WESN is so grateful to our 200+ volunteers who give their time to the programs and services
we offer our members and clients. On any given day of the week we have volunteers:
• offering information and referrals to adults ages 55+ in the West End out of Kay’s Place
• selling donated items at our Clothes and Collectibles thrift boutique
• hosting a program at Barclay Manor
• offering peer support
• helping someone set up an email account
• working on a report for a board meeting
• setting up for a special event
• delivering a stack of newsletters
• showing someone how to use their cell phone
• driving individuals to medical appointments
• shopping for an individual who is not able to get out of their home
• visiting individuals in their home
• helping young students with their reading skills
• helping individuals in their home with minor repairs
• greeting members and visitors at Barclay Manor
What’s behind each of these actions? It’s the Volunteer Factor!
April 7-13, 2019 is National Volunteer Week, and this year’s theme is “The Volunteer Factor –
Lifting Communities.” This national recognition effort is to assist Canadians with reflecting on
the multitude of volunteer actions taken to help people, communities and neighbourhoods.
Volunteering can also give volunteers a lift. When we volunteer, our spirits are lifted when we
have the opportunity to work with others. Our sense of purpose is lifted when we see how our
efforts have helped someone else. Our confidence lifts when we gain skills and experience
through volunteering, helping us get into a competitive school program or successfully find a
job. What lifts your chances to achieve your goals…it’s the Volunteer Factor!
The beautiful image of the hot air balloons of different sizes,
shapes and colours reflects the diversity of community
volunteers. It illustrates that when people volunteer together,
the sky is the limit, in terms of what they can achieve.
From all of us at the West End Seniors’ Network, we wish
you a happy National Volunteer Week 2019, and also a big
THANK YOU to each of our volunteers.
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Barclay Manor
Kaitlin Hong Tai
Manager of Programs
Everyone has their own habits and routines - they give us structure. But sometimes you need to
shake up the routine to keep yourself engaged in life. That’s where WESN can help! Even if you
are a long-standing member of our organization, there are many activities and events going on
each month. I challenge you to try something new.
If you have never been to the Happy Hookers knitting and crocheting group on Tuesdays and
Fridays (10:00AM - 12:00PM) and you know how to knit or crochet - try it out this month! If you
normally attend movie screenings, try stretching out those legs with a walk with the Outdoor
Walking Group on Wednesday (11:30AM - 12:30PM) or Friday (2:30PM - 3:30PM). If you have
never been to Barclay Manor, meet and chat with your peers and our Executive Director at Tea
with Anthony (Monday, April 8 from 2:00PM - 3:00PM)! See our programs on pages 12-18.
We have two special outings this month that I want to draw your attention to: a group visit to
the Cherry Jam Downtown Concert at Burrard Station and a Bowling Tournament with South
Granville Seniors Centre and 411 Seniors Centre. See page 12 for details.
Also on page 12, you will find details for two special events: an Easter Egg Hunt and Dance
Centre project! Take a look and join in on the fun!
Lastly, do not forget that we always have many excellent presenters coming in each month.
Presentations and workshops change - so stay informed by checking the monthly newsletter.
If you are interested in attending, call or email us to register so we do not cancel session due
to low numbers! Of note is our upcoming session with Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary. The
group will teach you about exotic birds, and you can meet a few too! An amazing experience is
sure to result.
If you have any program suggestions, feel free to share them with me.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO:
Help us plan and build raised
garden beds near Barclay Manor?
Thank you to Farideh for bringing Plant and tend to the gardens?
in treats and setting up the Persian IF SO, PLEASE EMAIL INFO@WESN.CA OR
CALL 604-669-5051 TO JOIN OR FOR MORE
New Year (Nowruz) display last INFORMATION.
month. It was enjoyed by everyone!
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Kay’s Place
Veronica Page & Karsten Kaemling
Managers of Support and Information Services
From left to right: Donna Kobas (Pharmacy Assistant, Shoppers Drug Mart), Dagna Wloczewska (Supervisor, Shoppers
Drug Mart), Anthony Kupferschmidt (West End Seniors’ Network), Jennifer Kim (Owner, Shoppers Drug Mart) and
Katherine Wensley (Assistant Store Manager, Shoppers Drug Mart).
The Shoppers Drug Mart annual LOVE. YOU. “Growing Women’s Health” in-store fundraising
campaign gives its customers and employees the opportunity to donate directly to organizations
that make a difference to women’s health in their own communities.
This past year, the “Growing Women’s Health” campaign through the Shoppers Drug Mart in
the Denman Place Mall raised $2,524 to support the services available to older adult women
through the West End Seniors’ Network at Kay’s Place.
Over the past seven years, Shopper’s Drug Mart has raised more than $16,000 to support the
work of the West End Seniors’ Network.
Thanks to the generosity of local business owners like Jennifer Kim, the dedicated staff team
at the Shopper’s Drug Mart in the Denman Place Mall and customers like you, we are able to
continue supporting older adults in our community.
Visit www.shoppersloveyou.ca to learn more about Shoppers LOVE. YOU.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in volunteering with us? Please Kay’s Place: Volunteers at our information
contact Scott, the Manager of Volunteer and referral office, located in the Denman
Resources and Community Services, at Place Mall, connect adults in the West End
604-669-5051 or volunteers@wesn.ca. aged 55+ with the services and information
that they require. If you want to help people
Our volunteer application form, more while learning about the supports that are
volunteer opportunities and full detailed offered to older adults then this could be a
postings can be found through our website at: great fit for you! Currently we have one shift
wesn.ca/volunteer available: Wednesday afternoon.
Some opportunities are featured on this page. Volunteer Drivers: Volunteer drivers provide
transportation for clients who need to get to
medical and critical appointments in the West
End and Metro Vancouver. Volunteer drivers
make a tremendous difference in the lives of
older adults by providing free transportation
where there are no other options. If you love
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Services
The West End Seniors’ Network provides services across three locations. Please contact us for
more information about eligibility, registration and fees.
Get safely to and from medical
Accompaniment to
appointments by walking with a volunteer
Medical
to nearby locations or travelling in a taxi,
Appointments on public transit or on HandyDART.
Connect by phone or email with a Scott
Check-In Phone
Life volunteer for reassurance and friendly Barclay Manor
Calls and Emails
conversation. 604-669-5051
Unlimited
Build a social connection with a volunteers@wesn.ca
Friendly Visiting volunteer through home visits, going out
for walks or coffee, or similar activities.
Grocery Shopping Volunteers take grocery orders by phone
and Delivery or email, shop, and arrange for delivery.
Professionals provide light housekeeping
Light such as vacuuming, dusting and laundry.
Housekeeping (Note: There is currently a waitlist for
subsidized service.) Ming
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maintaining appropriate housing. karsten@wesn.ca
Access information on federal, provincial,
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Place Referral kaysplaceinfo@wesn.ca
services with the help of a volunteer.
Trained volunteers provide confidential Veronica
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Friendly volunteer-driven thrift store
Clothes and Collectibles featuring quality donated goods at 604-682-0327
Thrift Boutique reasonable prices, including clothing, clothes@wesn.ca
jewelry, shoes, books, and art.
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About Our Programs
A variety of social, recreational and educational programs are offered by the West End Seniors’
Network for adults 55 years of age and older. We hope you will join us! New attendees are
always welcome.
Our programs and events are for current WESN members. Passes for non-members who would
like to participate in a Barclay Manor program are available for purchase from Barclay Manor
reception. Programs are by donation if a cost is not specified.
Fees
Annual Membership: $10.00 | Week Pass: $5.00 | Day Pass: $2.00
All programs take place at Barclay Manor unless otherwise stated. You can view our programs
and events, organized by day of the week, on pages 11-18.
Please note when registration is required. Registration is taken in case of instructor illness,
cancellations, etc. Register in-person at Barclay Manor, by calling 604-669-5051 or by emailing
programs@wesn.ca.
Early registration is recommended!
Cancellations
Programs may be cancelled from time to time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
If you have an appointment or have registered for a workshop, presentation or event and can no
longer attend, please let us know at 604-669-5051 or programs@wesn.ca. Thank you!
Computer Lab
Our computer lab is located on the second floor of Barclay Manor and is free for members to
use. A printer, scanner, and photocopier are available (fees apply).
Please see staff or a Computer and Cell Phone Tutor for assistance.
Computer Lab Times Printing, Copying and Scanning Fees
Mondays: 9:00AM - 4:30PM Black and White: Starting at $0.10/page
Tuesdays: 9:00AM - 3:00PM Colour: Starting at $0.25/page
Wednesdays: 9:00AM - 4:30PM Scan: $0.05/each
Thursdays: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Fridays: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
10Computer and Cell Phone Help
Need assistance with using computers, tablets or cell phones? We have volunteers who are
able to help!
Computer and Cell Phone Coach Volunteers: Available for one-to-one appointments. Book
an appointment by calling 604-669-5051 or emailing programs@wesn.ca. Due to high demand,
only one appointment can be booked at a time.
Please observe who is able to help with what.
DAY/TIME COACH NAME FOR HELP WITH
Mondays Debra Computers, Apple products, blogs,
10:00AM - 12:00PM (1 hour appointments) tablets, Adobe Photoshop
Mondays Tenglai Cell phones
10:00AM - 12:00PM (30 minute appointments)
Tuesdays Stacey Computers
9:30AM - 11:30AM (1 hour appointments)
Tuesdays Damoon Computers, Apple products, blogs,
3:00PM - 5:00PM (1 hour appointments) tablets, cell phones, social media
Wednesdays Ronda Computers, tablets
1:00PM - 3:00PM (1 hour appointments)
Thursdays Jose Computers, tablets, social media,
9:30AM - 10:30AM (1 hour appointment) cell phones (Android only)
Thursdays Ray Computers, Apple products, blogs,
1:00PM - 3:00PM (1 hour appointments) tablets, cell phones, social media,
Adobe Suite
Fridays (starting April 12) Eryn Computers, Apple products,
2:00PM - 4:00PM (1 hour appointments) tablets, cell phones, social media
Friday, April 12 Gerardo Computers, tablets
9:30AM - 4:30PM (1 hour appointments)
Computer and Cell Phone Tutor Volunteers: Available to assist with small questions on a
drop-in basis while monitoring the computer lab. No appointment needed!
DAY TIME TUTOR NAME
Mondays 12:00PM - 2:00PM Marcel
Tuesdays 11:00AM - 1:00PM Shelly
Wednesdays 10:00AM - 12:00PM Alan
Wednesdays 3:00PM - 4:30PM Wilson
Fridays 10:00AM - 12:00PM Kelsey
Check us out on westendseniorsnetwork westendseniors westendseniors
social media!
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11Programs & Events - Highlights
WESN Social Outing:
Cherry Jam Concert
The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
Bowlin g
kicks off with a downtown concert
featuring local talent and memorable To urnamen t
performances. Soak in the festive
atmosphere with your WESN peers! Tuesday April 16
11:00AM-1:00PM
Thursday, April 4 from 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Commodore Lanes
Burrard Station Indoor Concourse
(635 Burrard St) 838 Granville St
Free Event
$10 i n clu de s 2 game s, s ho e rental,
Meet in the Fireside Room at Barclay Manor
tea, an d co ok i es!
at 11:30AM. Registration preferred.
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Écoute Pour Voir (Listen to See)
For the duration of a song, a dancer offers a
spectator a choreography while each wear
a pair of headphones connected to an iPod.
Easter Egg Hunt The spectator is thus free to enter into the
dance at their own pace and inclination - or
watch. This project is aimed at humanizing
dance and drawing closer connections
between two people. Hosted by The Dance
Centre.
Monday, April 29 • 2:00PM - 2:45PM
Piano and Fireside Rooms
Registration Preferred • Free
12Programs & Events - Monday
French Conversation Circle (Intermediate)
A social group that enables intermediate Documentary Film: The Beatles:
French speakers to sharpen their skills. Eight Days a Week - The Touring
Years (2016)
10:00AM - 11:00AM • Main Floor Kitchen April 1 • 1:30PM • Piano Room
Moving Meditation - Qi Gong A compilation of found footage featuring
Sink into your calm centre with breath, simple music, interviews, and stories of The Beatles’
movements and intention. 250 concerts from 1963 to 1966.
10:00AM - 11:00AM • Piano Room 2 hr 17 min | PG
Instructor: Christine • Registration Required
Écoute Pour Voir (Listen to See)
Spanish Conversation Class
A dance project by The Dance Centre. See
(Intermediate)
page 12 for details.
For those with some Spanish skills, focus on
conversational speaking and travel phrases. April 29 • 2:00PM - 2:45PM
Piano and Fireside Rooms
3:15PM - 4:45PM • Main Floor Kitchen
Registration Preferred • Free
Instructor: Sylvia • Registration Required
Qmunity: Over the Rainbow
Euchre, cribbage, fun, laughs, and Tea with Anthony
refreshments with other older queers. Sit down with Anthony, WESN
April 29 • 2:30PM - 4:30PM Executive Director, over a cup of
Games Room tea and light snacks. Meet new
Contact overtherainbow@qmunity.ca to people and enjoy discussions
register. with your peers in a welcoming
WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONNECT WITH
environment.
OTHER OLDER ADULTS BY PHONE? April 8 • 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Piano Room
JOIN OUR NEW
Registration Required
Birthday Celebration
If it is your birthday this month,
Talk with other seniors on come enjoy cake, tea, live music,
a weekly group call. and banter with your peers. You
Get to know other seniors may bring one guest for free. We
without needing to leave want to celebrate you!
your home.
April 15 • 2:00PM - 3:00PM
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL Piano Room
BARCLAY MANOR AT 604-669-5051 OR Registration Required
EMAIL INFO@WESN.CA TO REGISTER
AND FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Register by April 12
13Programs & Events - Tuesday
Reflexology, Facials, Reiki, Chair Massage
Professional services provided at a familiar Cinema Classics
location. Call for prices ($22 - $50 + GST) and Featuring the spectacle and glamour
to book an appointment. of old Hollywood.
9:30AM - 4:15PM • Games Room 1:30PM • Piano Room
Technician: Shirley • By Appointment
For Me and My Gal (1942)
Happy Hookers April 2
Work on your knitting and crafts, build on your Two vaudeville performers fall in love, but find
artistic abilities and socialize. their relationship tested by the arrival of WWI.
10:00AM - 12:00PM • Main Floor Kitchen Starring Judy Garland, George Murphy and Gene
Kelly. 1 hr 44 min
Murder She Said (1961)
April 9
Miss Marple witnesses a murder on a passing
Heritage Harmonies Choir
train, but the police won’t believe her. As always,
Sing well-known songs, accompanied by a
volunteer pianist. Song books are provided. she begins her own investigation to discover the
murderer. Starring Margaret Rutherford, Arthur
10:30AM - 11:30AM • Piano Room Kennedy and Muriel Pavlow. 1 hr 27 min
Painting Studio The Philadelphia Story (1940)
Bring your project in and paint together with April 16
an instructor in a studio atmosphere.
12:30PM - 3:00PM • Basement After divorcing her husband, Tracy is about to
Instructor: Graham • Registration Required remarry when her ex and a reporter appear
and start a ruckus. Starring Katharine Hepburn,
Texas Hold’em Poker Jimmy Stewart, and Cary Grant. 1 hr 52 min
Play with chips in a low-stakes game of poker
while socializing and sharing a good laugh. Gone with The Wind (1939) (Part 1)
1:00PM - 3:00PM • Computer Lab April 23
The classic tale of Scarlett O’Hara as she comes
ESL Class (Intermediate) of age at the start of the American Civil War,
Practice English conversation skills and learn battling war, poverty and multiple beaus all while
about Canadian culture. Experience and wearing fabulous dresses. Starring Clark Gable,
knowledge of English is required. Vivien Leigh, and Hattie McDaniel. 1 hr 45 min
1:30PM - 3:30PM • Main Floor Kitchen
Instructor: Cynthia • Registration Required Gone with The Wind (1939) (Part 2)
April 30
Bowling Tournament
Bowl with members of 2 other centres! See above description. Time not provided.
See page 12 for details.
April 16 • 11:00AM - 1:00PM Do you have a program, movie or presentation
Commodore Lanes (838 Granville St) suggestion? Want to lead a program?
Registration Required • $10 (Pay On-site) Contact the Manager of Programs at
14 programs@wesn.ca or 604-669-5051.Programs & Events - Wednesday
Men’s Breakfast Club Qmunity: GenYoga
Join your brethren for breakfast and convivial Hatha yoga for older LGBTQ2S adults.
conversation. Cost covered for first timers! 1:30PM - 3:00PM • Basement
April 17 • 9:00AM • Diner Pays Instructor: Adriaan
Denny’s (1098 Davie St) • Drop-in Email genyoga@qmunity.ca to register.
Tech Talk with Alan: Security and Privacy Spanish Conversation Class (Intermediate)
in Online Shopping Practice your Spanish reading and speaking
Learn about online shopping pros and cons, skills with exercises and discussions.
options and security. 2:30PM - 4:00PM • Main Floor Kitchen
April 24 • 10:00AM - 12:00PM Instructors: Charo/Carlos
Computer Lab • Registration Required Registration Required
Nature Show Series Ballroom Dance Class and Social
Enjoy films about wildlife and environments Ballroom dance in a welcoming environment.
with discussion, tea and snacks. No experience or partner necessary. Instruction
11:00AM - 12:00PM • Piano Room provided for beginners.
Facilitator: Wade April 10 • 3:15PM - 4:45PM • Basement
Instructors: Basil & Marilyn
Acting Class *no classes in April*
Practice your acting skills in a group Dinner Club
environment. Men, come balance our group! Join a group of friendly faces at a different
restaurant each month.
Outdoor Walking Group April 17 • 5:30PM • Diner Pays
Enjoy our city’s wonders Stepho’s Souvlaki Greek Taverna
with a leisurely walk. (1359 Robson St)
Meet outside of Kay’s Place.
Registration Required by April 15
11:30AM - 12:30PM
1030 Denman St
Facilitator: Diane Exceedia Consulting
A presentation about how advisors can assist
French Conversation Circle (Advanced) you with your wealth management.
A social group for fluent French speakers. April 17 • 1:30PM - 2:30PM
12:45PM - 2:15PM • Main Floor Kitchen Piano Room • Registration Required
Facilitator: Marie-Louise
Registration Required
See Something, Say Something
Info Session: People’s Law School A presentation by Metro Vancouver Crime
People’s Law School is a non-profit society Stoppers, the program covers important
dedicated to making the law accessible topics and goes into great depth covering
to everyone. Join Kathryn McCart, the issues such as: emotional/psychological
Education and Referrals Coordinator, to learn abuse, physical abuse, financial abuse, and
about the resources and services available. fraud. Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers
April 10 • 1:30PM - 2:30PM wants seniors to know that they are not alone
Piano Room and have resources available to them.
Registration Required April 24 • 1:30PM - 2:30PM
Piano Room • Registration Required 15Programs & Events - Thursday
Guided Meditation
TEDTalks and Discussion Be guided through meditation to bring yourself
View three engaging talks and then into the present and calm your thoughts.
discuss them with your peers. 10:00AM - 10:45AM • Games Room
10:00AM - 11:30AM • Piano Room Facilitator: Elise • Registration Required
Facilitator: Marcin
ESL Class (Beginners)
April 4: Learn and practice English. This class is for
• I survived a terrorist attack (Gill Hicks) those with limited or basic English skills.
• Why some people find exercise harder 1:30PM - 2:45PM • Main Floor Kitchen
than others (Emily Balcetis) Instructor: Chris • Registration Required
• The secret lives of paintings (Maurizio
Seracini) German Conversation Circle
A social group where German speakers of all
April 11: levels can improve or maintain their skills.
• Why millennials today hold more power 2:30PM - 4:30PM • Basement Kitchen
than ever before (Jared Kleinert) Facilitator: Brigitte
• Need a new idea? Start at the edge of
Beginners Ukulele Practice Group
what is known (Vittorio Loreto) Practice your ukulele alongside others. Songs
• My journey to thank all the people are selected as a group. No instructor.
responsible for my morning coffee (AJ 3:00PM - 4:30PM • Main Floor Kitchen
Jacobs)
Easter Egg Hunt
April 18: For adults ages 55+. See page 12 for details.
• What does my headscarf mean to you? April 18 • All Day • WESN Members Only
(Yassmin Abdel-Magied) No Registration Required • Free
• The birth of a word (Deb Roy)
Wellness, Spirit, Freedom
• The art and craft of bread (Peter
Older adults feel various emotions in their
Reinhart)
golden years. What have I done with my life? Is
there more to me than meets the eye? Explore
April 25: your purpose with Bob Molavi.
• Our dangerous obsession with
April 18 • 1:30PM - 2:15PM
perfectionism is getting worse (Thomas Piano Room • Registration Required
Curran)
• What do babies think? (Alison Gopnik)
• One second every day (Cesar
Kuriyama)
WESN Social Outing:
Cherry Jam Concert
Meet some exotic birds and learn
See page 12 for details.
fun facts about their species!
April 4 • 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Burrard Station April 25 • 2:30PM - 3:30PM
Registration Preferred • Free Basement
16 Registration RequiredPrograms & Events - Friday
French Conversation Circle (Intermediate)
A social group that enables intermediate Friday Movie Club
French speakers to sharpen their skills. Sit back and relax with a good movie.
9:30AM - 11:00AM • Piano Room Popcorn is included!
1:30PM • Piano Room
Happy Hookers
Work on your knitting and crafts, build on Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
your artistic abilities and socialize. April 5
10:00AM - 12:00PM • Main Floor Kitchen Rachel, an American-born Chinese economics
professor, travels to her boyfriend’s hometown of
Manicures and Pedicures Singapore. Before long, his secret is out: Nick is
Professional services provided at a familiar from a family that is impossibly wealthy. Starring
location. ($15 mani/$18 pedi/$5 polish) Constance Wu, Michelle Yeoh and Henry
April 5 • 10:00AM - 4:00PM Golding. 2 hr | PG
Basement Kitchen • Technician: Heather
By Appointment Ordinary People (1980)
April 12
Mahjong
Play this tile-based Chinese game in a fun A teenager, troubled because he failed to save
atmosphere. New player intakes and lessons his older brother from drowning, attempts
on the 1st Friday of each month. suicide. Only after a period of time is the family
able to reconcile itself to life’s difficulties. Starring
10:30AM - 12:30PM • Games Room Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy
Instructor: Carmen • Registration Required Hutton, and Judd Hirsch. 2 hr 4 min | 14A
Spanish Stories April 19
Practice your listening and comprehension
skills by hearing stories in Spanish. No film - Barclay Manor is closed for Good
11:15AM - 12:30PM • Piano Room Friday.
Facilitator: John
Wonder Woman (2017)
April 26
Before she was Wonder Woman, she was
Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an
unconquerable warrior. Fighting alongside man
in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her
full powers. Starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine and
Scrabble Connie Nielsen.
Keep your mind active and play a friendly 2 hr 21 min | PG
game of triple word scores.
1:00PM - 3:30PM • Main Floor Kitchen Qmunity: Over the Rainbow
Euchre, cribbage, fun, laughs, and
Outdoor Walking Group refreshments with other older queers.
Keep up your physical health and get some
April 12 • 2:30PM - 4:30PM
exercise with a social group walk.
Games Room
2:30PM - 3:30PM • Meet in Fireside Room Contact overtherainbow@qmunity.ca to
Facilitator: Tomoko register. 17Programs & Events - Saturday
Women’s Brunch Club
Enjoy a delicious brunch and lively
chatter with other women. New
members are welcome.
11:30AM • Diner Pays
The Park at The Sands Hotel
(1755 Davie St)
Presentations and materials from external
organizations or individuals may not reflect the
views of the West End Seniors’ Network.
Films shown at Barclay Manor may contain
scenes that are offensive to some viewers.
Viewer and participant discretion is advised.
Engagement Question of the Month
Who do you look up to and why?
Every month we offer a new question Looking for a
that everyone is welcome to answer.
These questions are meant to stimulate place to relax?
conversations, ignite ideas and bring the
community together.
To participate in this activity, come into Barclay
Manor and write your response to the question
on the large sheet of paper located near the
front entrance.
The question can also be answered online at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YFG7DYX
Answers will be collected, reviewed and summarized
in next month’s newsletter and on our website. These
questions are not associated with research or other
groups.
March’s Engagement Question:
Where would you like to go if WESN organized out-trips?
Our members are ambitious! They want to go to Las Vegas, Victoria and Sweden! WESN can’t
organize those trips, but we’ll look into Van Dusen Gardens and the other local destinations!
Visit our website to see a photograph of all responses: wesn.ca
18Community Events
Seniors’ Community Planning Table
A place for local seniors, community
organizations and service providers to connect
together about issues important to West End
seniors.
April 26 • 10:00AM - 12:00PM
St Andrew’s Wesley Church
1018 Nelson St
Freedom to live life
to its fullest.
Introducing LivingWell Companion. ™
Offering Canadians a better way to live independently, and providing peace
of mind for their loved ones, 24/7. Discover the benefits of our new
personal emergency response service available from $25/mo.
SATURDAY, APRIL 13 2PM - 4PM Call 1-855-255-8828 or go to telus.com/livingwellcompanion
to learn more.
Alzheimer Cafe
Everyone is welcome to join us at First Baptist
Church (969 Burrard St)! Please contact Ann
Liebich at afliebich@gmail.com or Cynthia Lee at
punny995@icloud.com to register or if you have
any questions. Not all products are available in all areas. Final eligibility for services will be determined by a TELUS representative. TELUS, the TELUS Health logo, LivingWell Companion, and telus.com are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under
license. All copyrights for images, artwork and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. © 2018 TELUS.
The Pharmacy West End,
where it’s Seniors’ Day,
every day!
The Pharmacy West End
*Seniors’ SAVE 20% Every Day!* 1747 Robson St, Vancouver
604-669-6927
*Seniors’ save 20% off front store purchase. *Across from Safeway
See store for details.
**Conveniently located beside
West End Medical Clinic
FREE prescription delivery Monday-Friday: 9:30am-7:00pm
Easy prescription transfers by phone Saturdays: 10am-5pm
FREE medication blister packaging Sundays: 12pm-5pm
Closed holidays
Independently owned & operated
19Community Events
Seniors First BC offers a free elder law clinic
in cooperation with the West End Seniors’
Network at Kay’s Place in Denman Place Mall
(118-1030 Denman Street).
WE Choo$e Next Steps: Get involved with the
West End participatory budgeting pilot project
A lawyer from Seniors First BC will be there to
by becoming a Project Proponent!
answer questions on elder law issues such as:
• Wills and estates (including will variation claims)
Responsibilities: • Drafting of representation agreements, powers of
• Attend 5-10 meetings from April-Oct 2019 attorney, and advance directives
• Choose and work on a committee that will • Small Claims Court
address the West End’s needs • Complaints against professionals, service
• Review community needs and ideas and providers, government agencies, etc.
• Elder abuse including financial exploitation (unpaid
develop project proposals with help from family loans, misuse of power of attorney, joint
City experts accounts, etc.)
• Educate the community about proposals
• And more
NOTE: Seniors First BC lawyers are unable to advise
with respect to real estate conveyancing, family law or
Project Proponent Orientation: criminal law matters.
Gordon Neighbourhood House
1019 Broughton Street The next elder law clinic is offered on Tuesday,
Thursday, April 11 from 7:00PM - 9:00PM April 16 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. Please call
Space is limited. Register at: Seniors First BC at 604-336-5653 to book an
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/we-chooe-project- appointment.
proponent-orientation-tickets-56953106274
Apply to become a volunteer grandparent!
Are you an older adult who:
· Wants to meet new people?
· Believes in the importance of grandparent connections?
· Enjoys sharing your skills and experience?
· Would love to have a positive impact in the life of a child?
To learn more about our not-for-profit organization please call 604-736-8271 or
visit our website at www.volunteergrandparents.ca
20West End Community Centre Association
The following West End Community Centre Association (WECCA) programs are for adults ages
50 years or older and take place at Barclay Manor. Registration is required and is taken by
WECCA. To register, call 604-257-8333, visit in-person at 870 Denman St or register online at
https://westendcc.ca/west-end/west-end-programs/
Program Dates Time Cost
Bridge Mon Apr 1 – Jun 24 1:00PM - 4:00PM $5/10 tickets
Dancing in Colours Tue Apr 16 – Jun 4 1:30PM - 4:30PM $100/8 sessions
Legal Advice Tue Apr 9 – Jun 25 3:00PM - 5:00PM Free – call to book:
by Access Justice 604-878-7400
Senior Ladies Yoga Mon Apr 1 – May 6 11:00AM - 12:00PM $42/5 sessions
Mon May 13 – Jun 17 11:00AM - 12:00PM $42/5 sessions
Watercolour Painting Thu Apr 11 – Jun 20 10:00AM - 12:00PM $149.50/10 sessions
Yoga for Seniors Wed Apr 3 – May 15 9:45AM - 10:45AM $58.80/7 sessions
Wed May 22 – Jun 26 9:45AM - 10:45AM $50.40/6 sessions
Yoga for Seniors Fri Apr 5 – May 17 11:00AM - 12:00PM $50.40/6 sessions
Fri May 24 – Jun 28 11:00AM - 12:00PM $42/5 sessions
The West End Community Centre and Coal Harbour Community Centre offer other programs for
older adults. See their program guide, available at Barclay Manor and Kay’s Place, or visit them
online for more information.
Be Well SteadyFeet
“Be Well” offers those 55+ in the West End SteadyFeet is a partnership program between
a free weekly drop-in program where, in a Vancouver Coastal Health and Community
happy social atmosphere, blood pressure Seniors Centres. Recommended by doctors
checks, fitness breaks, and seminars on a and physiotherapists, the SteadyFeet balance
variety of wellness topics are offered. Monthly and mobility program helps to increase
schedules are available at the West End confidence, improve functional mobility,
Community Centre. increase lower body strength, improve
Wed Apr 10 - Jun 26 • 1:00PM - 3:00PM balance, and reduce fall risk. Please make
West End Community Centre sure that waiver forms are completed prior to
Bidwell Room the start of class. Participants cannot start the
program without clearance from a doctor.
PAR Q+ required.
Mon Apr 1 - Jun 24 • 2:00PM - 3:00PM
West End Community Centre
English Bay Room • $69.30/11 sessions
Thu Apr 11 - Jun 20 • 1:30PM - 2:30PM
West End Community Centre
Dance Studio • $69.30/11 sessions
Fri Apr 12 - Jun 28 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM
West End Community Centre
Dance Studio • $69.30/11 sessions
21Membership
If you aren’t already a member of the West End Seniors’ Network, please consider joining! The
cost of membership is $10.00/year (October through September).
To become a member or to renew your membership, please complete the form on the following
page and mail it or drop it off in-person with your payment at:
West End Seniors’ Network
1447 Barclay Street
Vancouver, BC
V6G 1J6
Some of the benefits of being a member include:
• Social events, programs, workshops, and drop-in activities.
• Access to the secure, friendly and respectful social environments at Barclay Manor and
Kay’s Place.
• Monthly newsletters and regular updates on events and activities in the West End.
• Free access to the computer lab and WiFi at Barclay Manor.
• Access to the printer, scanner and photocopier at Barclay Manor (fees apply).
• Information and referral support.
• Senior peer support.
• Housing navigation service for older adults living in the West End.
• Access to a variety of services that support older adults to live well in the West End (fees
may apply).
• Volunteer opportunities.
Donations
Your donations help us to achieve our mission to enhance the quality of life of older adults by
providing social, recreational, educational and supportive programs and services that foster
connection and inclusion in the broader community.
All donations of $10.00 or more are eligible for a tax receipt (Charitable Registration Number:
119292845RR0001).
Please visit us at wesn.ca to make a secure donation by credit card.
Cash and cheques are accepted in-person at Barclay Manor and Kay’s Place.
Please make cheques payable to the above address.
Thank you very much in advance for your generous donation.
222018 - 2019 Membership Application Form
Membership valid until the 2019 Annual General Meeting
Please make cheque payable to West End Seniors’ Network.
Submit completed form and payment to 1447 Barclay Street,
Vancouver, BC, V6G 1J6.
Today’s Date:
Payment
Annual Membership Fee $10.00
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I am a first time member: Add: Donation to WESN $
Yes No
Total $
I would like information about volunteer opportunities:
Cash Cheque
Yes No Tax receipts issued for donations of $10.00 and over.
Charitable Registration Number: 119292845RR0001
Prefix: First Name: Last Name:
Address: City: Province: Postal Code:
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY): Gender:
Phone Number:
Home Cell Work
Alternate Phone Number:
Home Cell Work
Email:
Yes, please send me e-mail updates.
Emergency Contact Name and Relationship: Emergency Contact Phone Number:
Photo Consent: I consent to WESN taking and using photographs of me in print,
online, or video materials, with or without my name, for any lawful purposes. Yes No
WESN will not disclose my information without my consent and will not rent, sell or trade their contact list.
For Office Use Only
Membership Card Issued: Cheque #: Receipt #: Location: BM KP C&C
Staff/Volunteer (initial): Revenue Control (initial): Revenue Control Sheet #: Data Entered By (initial):
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Optional This section will be removed and used only for statistical purposes.
Your answers will remain anonymous and will not be attached to your name or other identifying information.
2018-2019
I identify with the following ethno-cultural group(s):
My marital status is:
Single Married / Common-Law Widowed Divorced / Separated
My current housing arrangement is:
Rent Own Subsidized Other: __________________
I identify as (please select all that apply):
Heterosexual Gay / Lesbian Bisexual / Pansexual Transgender / Other
My individual annual income is:
Up to $17,688 $17,689 - $25,000 $25,001 - $38,400 Over $38,400
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