Category Archives: Community Events

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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See us at the Strawberry Festival, June 25, 2016

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Eddy Elmer
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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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Future of the Vancouver Public Library

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Eddy Elmer
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Priorities for BC Seniors – Moving Forward, April 29

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

The Tapestry Foundation for Healthcare will be hosting a forum with the BC Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie. Vancouver Convention Centre East Doors open: 5:30 pm; presentation begins: 7:00pm Enjoy a refreshment and browse through display booths. Since the Office of … Continue reading →

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Seniors’ Multicultural Festival, April 21

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Eddy Elmer
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Elders Empowering Elders with Technology

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Eddy Elmer
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Financial Planning Event for Older LGBTQ Adults

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Eddy Elmer

Free tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/financial-planning-for-lgbtq-seniors-tickets-19216960446  

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eHITS Public Forum, November 19

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Eddy Elmer
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International Day of Older Persons

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Eddy Elmer

SAC member Angie Natingor raising the flag for International Day of Older Persons with members of CARP and Councillors Tim Stevenson, Elizabeth Ball, and Melissa DeGenova.

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All-Candidates Debate on Seniors’ Issues

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Eddy Elmer

We were thrilled to host a debate on seniors’ issues with the four federal candidates for Vancouver Centre. There was an excellent turnout and audience members asked some pretty tough questions.

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National Seniors Day 2015

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Eddy Elmer

We were very pleased to co-host a National Seniors’ Day event with the Vancouver Public Library. We enjoyed connecting with senior-serving agencies and hearing from older adults in the community!

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Great Turnout at Our National Seniors Day Fair

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Eddy Elmer

We had a great turnout at the first-ever National Seniors Day Fair that we held at the Vancouver Public Library! Come join us next October 1st for more networking opportunities, lectures, seminars, live music, library tours, and prize draws! Photos … Continue reading →

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Join us October 1 for National Seniors Day at the Vancouver Public Library

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Eddy Elmer

Wednesday, October 1 is National Seniors Day in Canada—an occasion for all Canadians to pay tribute to the older adults who have helped build our country and who continue to make valuable contributions to Canadian communities, workplaces, and society. To celebrate this … Continue reading →

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Multicultural Festival at South Granville Seniors’ Centre

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Eddy Elmer

Many thanks to the South Granville Seniors’ Centre for inviting SAC members to the fourth annual Seniors’ Multicultural Festival. In attendance were Eddy Elmer, Eva Wadolna, and Councillor Tony Tang, the Committee’s liaison. We enjoyed amazing food and live entertainment from many … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Jill Weiss, Winner of 2013 Access & Inclusion Award

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Eddy Elmer

Many congratulations to our colleague, Jill Weiss, who won this year’s Access & Inclusion Award from the City of Vancouver. Jill is the chair of the City of Vancouver Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee and is also a member of … Continue reading →

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National Seniors’ Day: Flag-Raising at Vancouver City Hall

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Eddy Elmer

The Seniors’ Advisory Committee joined Deputy Mayor Heather Deal, Councillor Tony Tang, and members of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) in celebrating National Seniors’ Day. Let’s all take the time today to recognize the valuable contributions made by older … Continue reading →

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Linking Seniors’ Services Event

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Eddy Elmer

SAC members Eddy Elmer, Eva Wadolna, Sharon Fenton, Dellie Lidyard, and Clemencia Gómez had a great time representing the Committee at today Linking Seniors’ Services event. Hosted by Vancouver Coastal Health, this day-long event at the Roundhouse Community Centre was a … Continue reading →

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BC Seniors’ Week, June 2-8, 2013

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Eddy Elmer

The City of Vancouver Seniors’ Advisory Committee is pleased to announce that June 2-8, 2013 is Seniors’ Week across British Columbia. Seniors’ Week celebrates older adults and their many contributions to the community. On Tuesday, SAC members joined Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson as … Continue reading →

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