Burnaby Neighbourhood House

Informational & Referral
2026-08-31 | BNH South House, 100 – 4460 Beresford St,, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 0B8, Canada
Do you need help completing your CPP, OAS, GIS, BC Housing Registry, SAFER or BC Bus Pass application? Trained volunteers will assist you with completing forms and provide information about local resources and services to help meet your needs.
Program Time: Form Filling Clinics operate on the following dates and times (excluding holidays): – South House: 1st Monday of the month, 12pm – 2pm; – North House: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 12pm – 2pm; – Brentwood: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10am – 12pm
Program Location: South House and Brentwood House
Drop in clinics. Appointments available, contact Cheri at seniorsresource@burnabynh.ca or 236-308-8049
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Community Connector
2026-08-31 | British Columbia
The Community Connector program offers short-term one-on-one support to connect isolated seniors with community resources. This includes making referrals, helping you apply for programs, and creating a wellness plan with you. The goal is to improve the connection to community and sense of overall well-being. Support is available in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Farsi and Dari.
Program Time: Ongoing
Program Location: Across Burnaby
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Senior Peer Support
2026-08-31 | British Columbia
Trained volunteers help older community members meet short term goals that promote their well-being. Volunteers work with seniors 1-on-1 to meet goals around, for example, reducing caregiver burnout, post-retirement life, and combatting social isolation and loneliness.
Program Time: Ongoing
Program Location: Across Burnaby
To Register: contact Contact Gaby at SeniorPeerCaregiver@burnabynh.ca or 604.375.5778
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Senior Memory Club
2026-08-31, 2026-08-29 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | Brentwood, 2055 Rosser Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 5Y1, Canada
This is a multicultural social club that provides support for people living with memory loss, and their family & friends who care for them. Enjoy a morning of singing, games, exercise, and many other activities that promote brain health.
Program Time: Most Saturdays, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Program Location: Brentwood House
To Register: contact Blenn at dementiacaregiver@burnabynh.ca or 236.889.4065
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Dementia Friendly Cafes
2026-08-31 | Brentwood, 2055 Rosser Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 5Y1, Canada
Our Dementia Friendly Cafes provide a welcoming and safe space for people living with dementia and caregiver to gather, socialize, and receive information to support participants’ dementia journey.
Program Time: 2nd Thursday of each month, 1:00pm – 2:30pm, Brentwood House
Last Thursday of each month, 12-2pm, South House
Program Location: South House and Brentwood House
To Register: contact Blenn at dementiacaregiver@burnabynh.ca or 236.889.4065
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Caregiver and Dementia Support
2026-08-31 | British Columbia
We provide support for Family and Friend caregivers of seniors.
Support includes 1-on-1, Lunch & Learns, monthly group for working caregivers, language-specific support (Chinese, Farsi and Spanish).
We also deliver monthly Dementia Friendly Cafes in North and South Burnaby.
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Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors (TAPS)
2026-08-31 | BNH Community Hall, 5024 Rumble Street,, BC, BC V5J 2B4, Canada
A low-cost, day program for Burnaby seniors. Participants enjoy a day of therapeutic activities based on their health needs, including a warm, nutritious lunch, exercise, brain games, educational workshops, and more!
*Cost: $7 for lunch
Program Time: Thursdays 10am-2pm
Program Location: BNH Community Hall
To Register: contact Lea at leak@burnabynh.ca or 236.668.1712
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Better At Home
2026-08-31 | British Columbia
Better at Home helps seniors continue to live independently at home and stay connected to their community by providing simple, non-medical home support services at a low cost.
In Burnaby, Better at Home services are delivered by Burnaby Neighbourhood House and Citizen Support Services:

Grocery Shopping
Prepared meals
Food Hamper Delivery
Transportation
Housekeeping.

Program Time: Ongoing
Program Location: Across Burnaby
To Register: contact Emily at emilyc@burnabynh.ca; For Seniors Transportation and Light Housekeeping services, please contact Citizen Support Services at 604-294-7980

Seniors Connections- South House
2026-08-31 | BNH South House, 100 – 4460 Beresford St,, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 0B8, Canada
On Wednesdays and Fridays, join other seniors in the South Burnaby Community for lunch and volunteer-led activities!
*Wednesday light lunch: $4; Friday lunch $7
Register Info: Contact Lea at leak@burnabynh.ca or 236.668.1712

Burnaby Community Action Team
2026-08-31 | BNH Community Hall, 5024 Rumble Street,, BC, BC V5J 2B4, Canada
Program Time: We meet every 2 (two) Mondays for a meeting with our Peer Coordinator and the Peer team. Please feel free to contact us at the phone number/email provided below to learn more about our program, outreach activities, and how to get involved
Program Location: Mainly based at the BNH Community Hall at 5024 Rumble St, Burnaby for the bi-weekly Peer Team meeting
Program Description: The Burnaby Community Action Team (BCAT) aims to reduce stigma around substance use through a diversity of initiatives such as anti-stigma workshops, presentations, naloxone training, and resource tables at community events, and improve the well-being of people with lived and living experience through regular outreach activities (involving the provision of harm reduction kits and daily supplies).
Register Info: For further information/to learn more about us, please get in touch with Hedy Wolff, Peer Coordinator at 236-885-6665 or email us at bcat@burnabynh.ca
Click here to download the program pamphlet

Community Adult Literacy Program
2026-08-31 | BNH South House, 100 – 4460 Beresford St,, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 0B8, Canada
The CALP program offers free one-on-one tutoring to eligible adult learners to strengthen their basic reading, writing, math, and digital skills. The program aims to build confidence in learners and equip them with skills that support employment opportunities and active participation in their communities.
Funders for CALP (Community Adult Literacy Program):
Funders name: Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

Digital Cafe Program
2026-08-31 | North House, 4908 Hastings St, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5B 1P6, Canada
Learn to use technology with confidence. Our amazing volunteers can help you with email, online forms, internet browsing, online safety, and more. Volunteer Computer Instructors are available to help with your computer learning needs, offering support in multiple languages.

Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG)
2026-08-31 | British Columbia
Burnaby residents can get grants of up to $500 from Burnaby Neighbourhood House and the Vancouver Foundation*. These grants are for projects that will improve local neighbourhoods. It’s a great way for neighbours to work together, plan events, and build a stronger sense of community and pride.
Applications are open each Spring, and will open again in Spring 2026. *As long as funds are available.
To apply, you can fill out the online form at https://neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca/our-communities/burnaby/.

Burnaby DUDES Club: A Brotherhood for Men's Wellness
2026-08-31 | BNH Community Hall, 5024 Rumble Street,, BC, BC V5J 2B4, Canada
The Burnaby DUDES Club, founded in 2023, is a participant-led community that promotes men’s wellness and healing through Indigenous-rooted practices. We welcome all individuals who self-identify as men and provide a space to build supportive relationships and community connections. Our Gatherings are an opportunity to shape what the DUDES Club can be in Burnaby. Come and join us!
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Literacy Now Burnaby
2026-08-31 | British Columbia
Literacy Now Burnaby is dedicated to working in partnership with community groups and organizations to build and enhance literacy services, programs, and networks in Burnaby. Our mission is to identify literacy needs in Burnaby and seek ways to encourage community efforts to add literacy components and supports to current programs or create new literacy initiatives where needed.
On our website, we host an up-to-date Literacy Map, where you can find locations of organizations offering literacy programs in Burnaby.
We are also accepting book donations, especially looking for children’s books!

BNH Food Hubs
2026-08-31 | British Columbia
With funding from the United Way, BNH operates North and South Food Hubs for Burnaby residents. This program is only for those experiencing high levels of food insecurity.

Community Activities
2026-08-31 | British Columbia
Community Programs are volunteer-led programs, designed to be inclusive and accessible, often aimed at strengthening community ties.

Sharing Cultures Nights
2026-08-31 | British Columbia
Throughout the year, BNH will host community dinners to bring neighbours together to learn about the diverse cultures that build our multicultural community. Attendees will enjoy a delicious dinner, participate in engaging activities, and connect with neighbours from different backgrounds and ages.

Community Repair Cafe
2026-08-31 | BNH South House, 100 – 4460 Beresford St,, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 0B8, Canada
Do you need help to repair a small item so it can be useable again? Come to our Repair Cafe and a volunteer will provide advice or help to repair your electronic device, computer, clothing or textile item, small appliance or bicycle. You will enjoy the friendly and helpful atmosphere!
For more information contact Lynn at kitchens@burnabynh.ca.

Cooking on a Budget
2026-08-31 | British Columbia
Cooking on a budget is all about getting the most out of your food while keeping costs low. It involves planning meals, buying smart, and making use of affordable, nutritious ingredients. You can still eat well without breaking the bank by focusing on simple, cost-effective recipes and minimizing waste.

Community Cafe
2026-08-31 | BNH South House, 100 – 4460 Beresford St,, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 0B8, Canada
A community café is a social gathering space where people come together to enjoy food, drink, and each other’s company, and play board games. These cafes are more than just places to eat; they serve as hubs for social interaction, support, and engagement within the local area.

Qi Gong
2026-08-31 | British Columbia
Qi Gong is a traditional Chinese practice that combines movement, breathing exercises, and meditation to cultivate and balance the body’s vital energy. The term “Qi” refers to the life force or energy that flows through all living things, while “Gong” means work or practice. Thus, Qi Gong is the practice of working with or cultivating this life energy for health, vitality, and spiritual growth.

Community EAL
2026-08-31 | British Columbia
EAL programs are designed to support participants in improving their English language skills so they can integrate into the broader community. These programs often focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to help succeed in both their language development and forming connections

BNH Youth Connections Grant
2026-08-31 | British Columbia
The BNH Youth Connections Grant is an upstream, youth-led initiative supporting community asset building and well-being in Burnaby. Youth can apply for up to $500 to create and lead an event or activity that benefits their neighbourhoods. This program encourages leadership, civic engagement, and positive social connections beyond regular peer groups. It’s a great opportunity for youth to make a difference, gain valuable experience, and connect with their community in meaningful ways.
If you’re a young person with an idea to improve Burnaby and want to get involved, email Juliana at youth@burnabynh.ca for more information.

Tai Chi - 48 Advanced
2026-08-28 14:00 - 15:00 | BNH South House, 100 – 4460 Beresford St,, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 0B8, Canada

Community Cafe
2026-08-28 13:00 - 15:00 | North House, 4908 Hastings St, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5B 1P6, Canada

Tai Chi - 24 Beginner
2026-08-28 13:00 - 14:00 | BNH South House, 100 – 4460 Beresford St,, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 0B8, Canada

Seniors Connections- South House
2026-08-28 10:00 - 16:45 | BNH South House, 100 – 4460 Beresford St,, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 0B8, Canada
On Wednesdays and Fridays, join other seniors in the South Burnaby Community for lunch and volunteer-led activities!
*Wednesday light lunch: $4 mini Lunch; Friday lunch $7/person/week
Register Info: Contact Lea at leak@burnabynh.ca or 236.668.1712

Senior Farsi & Dari Program
2026-08-28 10:00 - 11:00 | BNH South House, 100 – 4460 Beresford St,, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 0B8, Canada
Connect with Farsi and Dari seniors living in Burnaby for a morning of English conversations, education workshops, and other fun volunteer-led activities!
Program Time: 9am-1pm
Program Location: South House
To Register: contact Maryam at caregivereducation@burnabynh.ca or 236.878.9405
