Author Archives: Eddy Elmer

South Granville Seniors’ Centre Open House

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Eddy Elmer
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Sunset Seniors Centre

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

We are pleased that the City is moving ahead with a new seniors centre in the Sunset area. For more information, please read this administrative report.

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Arbutus Greenway Open Houses

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

Have your say about the Arbutus Greenway at one of these upcoming open houses: – Kitsilano – September 17, 1 – 3 pm – Marpole – September 21, 7 – 9 pm – Kerrisdale – September 22, 7 – 9 … Continue reading →

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SAC Featured in The Vancouver Courier

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

We are pleased to be featured in the July 6th Lifestyles section of The Vancouver: Courier: http://www.vancourier.com/living/message-from-the-city-s-seniors-advisory-committee-1.2296168 From left to right: Thomas Crean, Eva Beda, Beatrice Ho, Dellie Lidyard, Eddy Elmer, Colleen McGuinness

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Great Time at Annual Strawberry Festival

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

Our members had a great time at this year’s Strawberry Festival at Barclay Manor. Thanks very much to the West End Seniors Network for putting together this great event!

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VPL 2020 Strategic Planning Partner Session, June 28

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

The Vancouver Public Library will be holding a partner engagement session from 3:30-4:30 pm on Tuesday, June 28 at the Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level, Central Library. For those who have not RSVP’d, we would appreciate if you could let … Continue reading →

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Public Asked to Weight in on New St. Paul’s Concept

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

Providence Healthcare has released a pair of new concept designs for the planned St. Paul’s health campus on the False Creek Flats. The public is also being invited to weigh in on the concepts through an online survey.

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Participants Needed: Moving Toward Health Study

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Eddy Elmer
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See us at the Strawberry Festival, June 25, 2016

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Eddy Elmer
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Seniors Encouraged To Access BC Property Tax Deferment Program

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

As the deadline approaches for BC homeowners to pay property taxes, BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie is encouraging seniors to consider property tax deferment as a way to stay living independently. BC’s Property Tax Deferment program allows individuals, including senior … Continue reading →

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BC Seniors’ Advocate Launches Residential Care Survey

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

The BC Seniors’ Advocate is launching the province’s first-ever survey of all residential care facilities in the province. The survey will explore a range of questions on privacy, food, safety and security, comfort, respect and responsiveness of staff, personal relationships, … Continue reading →

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Have Your Say: TransLink Fare Review Survey

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

TransLink is launching its first fare review in over 30 years. In order to determine the best fare structures, they are soliciting public input. Have your say and fill out the Transit Fare Review survey before June 30, 2016.

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Free Lecture: Home, Health & Disability Along the Process of Ageing, June 8

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

Free public lecture hosted by the Department of Gerontology at Simon Fraser University, Wednesday, June 8, from 3:00pm-4:30pm, room 1530 at SFU Harbour Centre. Speaker: Susanne Iwarsson, who holds the endowed Maria and Seved Ribbing Professorship in Gerontology and Care for Older People (2015) … Continue reading →

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South Granville Seniors’ Centre Spring Bazaar, June 4

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Eddy Elmer
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World Health Organization Passes Resolution on Ageing

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

The World Health Organization agreed today to implement a global, healthy ageing strategy. From the press release: “The proportion of the world’s population aged 60 years or over is predicted to double between 2000 and 2050, rising to 22%. A WHO report … Continue reading →

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SAC Passes Motion Regarding Medical Precinct

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

Today the Committee passed the following motion regarding proposed changes to the “Medical Precinct” along West 10th Avenue. MOVED by Dellie Lidyard SECONDED by Eva Wadolna WHEREAS In 2013, Council ratified the City’s plan to seek formal recognition from the … Continue reading →

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Late-Life Issues & Innovations: Annual SFU Friesen Conference

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

Throughout the late-life period, people and their support systems often experience heath and social issues that impact their well-being and contribute to frailty. This conference discusses innovations in addressing these issues including advance directives with special attention given to representation … Continue reading →

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Impact of Permanent Closure of 800-Block Robson Street

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

Council voted yesterday to approve a permanent pedestrian plaza along the 800-block of Robson Street. This means that no vehicular traffic, including buses, will no longer be able to travel along that block. The Seniors’ Advisory Committee did not have … Continue reading →

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Open Houses & Online Survey for 10th Ave Corridor Changes

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

The City is holding two open houses (April 23rd and April 26th) for members of the public to provide comments about proposed changes to the walkways and bikeways along the 10th Avenue Corridor, also known as the Health Precinct. There … Continue reading →

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Future of the Vancouver Public Library

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Eddy Elmer
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