Seniors

 

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ALLIES IN AGING

In this collaborative project, we serve seniors 75+ who come to us through our trained outreach volunteers or referred from hospitals, social workers, police, other agencies, family members, friends and many other sources. For more information click here.

 

Seniors Together Program (STP)

Burnaby Neighbourhood House (BNH) has a long history of building and strengthening community with various programs and activities; inclusion of Seniors Together Program provided an important foundation to complete the circle of community involvement for all ages at BNH. It is the first program specifically designed for diverse seniors to engage, deepen the opportunities to work together to increase health, well-being, and creativity while building a collective vision for the neighbourhood. For instance, through a partnership with the Burnaby Seniors Outreach Society, the committee members are building skills to provide leadership to work together to decrease isolation and loneliness among older adults.

Seniors Together Program consist of physical, social, educational, and nutritional activities to support well-being of participants, prevent illnesses and diseases, and promote health. Most of our activities are volunteer-based and run by seniors for seniors. If you have skills and talents you would like to share with the community, please let us know.

See this month’s activities here!

Participants required to pay $5 yearly membership fee to take part in activities. Most programs are free of charge or by donation.

Contact Kathy Bobicki, Seniors Together Program Coordinator at 604-437-0400 or seniorsoutreach@burnabynh.ca for questions or comments. 

This program is generously supported by:

 

The Seniors Together Program runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays.  

Join us for our Seniors Together Lunch on Fridays at 12:00 pm

Seniors Lunch Cards are convenient and economical. Save $3 when you buy 6 lunches!
$27 for 6 lunches
Cost of individual lunch: $5

Seniors Together Program starts at 10:30 am with a varied of activities every Friday, followed by an inexpensive and tasty lunch. Purchase your lunch ticket/or lunch card no later than 11:15 am at the volunteer reception desk at Banquet Room 1 (3rd floor).
Menus are different each week; they reflect the changing seasons and diverse food traditions. All proceeds support Burnaby Neighbourhood House Seniors Together – Health & Wellness programs.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Seniors Together – Program Assistant for Wednesdays and Friday Activities:
Duties include helping with the program room set up; welcoming seniors to the program activities; serving the seniors lunch when needed; helping as cook assistants and cleaning-up the kitchen after the lunch program; and helping to plan the monthly program activities.

Get the brochure here!

To volunteer please 604-431-0400 or email: zellyt@burnabynh.ca

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Seniors Outreach Program

Seniors Outreach Program aims to provide information and support seniors in connecting with community programs and services.

Outreach services include:

• Information & Referrals
• Home Visits by Outreach Ambassadors
• Community Engagement
• Outreach Ambassador Training to 55+ individuals
• Free local transportation to BNH seniors programs

Outreach Ambassador Training Program:

Seniors Outreach Ambassadors are a trained volunteers (55+) who have the role of reaching out to isolated seniors to help them connect with community programs and services that can improve their lives. Working with the Seniors Outreach Coordinator, volunteer ambassadors assist in supporting vulnerable and isolated seniors to access resources and make connections.

To participate in the Seniors Outreach Ambassador Program, or to make a referral call                                 Elizabeth at 604 431-0400, or e-mail seniorsoutreach@burnabynh.ca

Get the outreach program brochure here!

Get the outreach training brochure here!