Community Centre and information Guide – (CHA 1:)
WEST END, DOWNTOWN, FALSE CREEK, FAIRVIEW SLOPES
» 1. 411 Seniors Centre Society
» 2. Coal Harbour Community Centre
» 3. False Creek Community Centre
» 4. Gathering Place Community Centre
» 5. Gordon Neighbourhood House
» 6. Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry
» 9. Roundhouse Community Centre
» 10. Three Bridges Community Health Centre
» 11. Women Elders In Action WE· ACT Society
» 12. West End Community Centre Association
» 13. West End Seniors Network
– 333 Terminal Ave
(604) 684-8171
s411@411seniors.bc.ca
Outreach: I & R outreach services to homebound seniors
Information & Referral: I & R counsellors, M-F 9:00am-3:30pm
Education & Workshops: various (i.e. income tax clinic, falls prevention)
Physical Wellness: ballroom dancing, Gentle Yoga For Seniors, Tai Chi, Podiatrist, blood pressure checks
Food Security: low cost cafeteria
Culturally Specific: Chinese Calligraphy
Language Specific: Mandarin classes, Spanish Conversation, ESL classes, Chansons François, French classes
Arts Based: Cards, Crafts and Calligraphy, Draw & Paint
Housing: Information, support, advocacy
2. Coal Harbour Community Centre
480 Broughton Street
(604) 718-8222
coalharbourcc@vancouver.ca
http://vancouver.ca/parks/cc/westend/website/index.html
Information & Referral:print information and community resources available on site
Language Specific:some print materials for recreational offerings may be available in various languages
3. False Creek Community Centre
1318 Cartwright Street
(604) 257-8195
falsecreekcc@vancouver.ca
http://vancouver.ca/parks/cc/falsecreek/website/
4. Gathering Place Community Centre
609 Helmcken Street
(604) 665-2391
http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/gatheringplace/
Information & Referral:services provided on informal basis by other community service providers, print resources including local service networks available on site
Education & Workshops:various programs, many programs for upgrading, computer skills training
Physical Wellness:personal health and wellness programs, medical support clinics regularly scheduled
Housing:advocacy and support offered
1019 Broughton Street
(604) 683-2554
Outreach:housing outreach
Education & Workshops:computer training, free with membership
Physical Wellness:Tai Chi Chuan, Mondays 1-2pm, $1.25 + membership
Food Security:lunch Tuesdays & Thursdays, $5 for members, $6.50 non-members
Housing:outreach, advocacy
6. Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry
1440 West 12th Avenue
Joanne Taylor, Executive Director (604) 408.7414
info@nidus.ca
www.nidus.ca
Education & Workshops:information on Representation Agreement and Enduring Powers of Attorney
1170 Bute Street
Alexandra Henriques, Generations Community Developer
(604) 684-8449
generations@qmunity.ca
www.qmunity.ca
Information & Referral:culturally appropriate information and referral services for the needs of LGBT older adults
Education & Workshops:queercompetencies training in a senior context to service providers, organizations, and senior homes
Physical Wellness:various programs and services (ie. acupuncture)
Peer Support:numerous groups offering peer support (it. Club 4050 for gay men in their 40’s and 50’s)
Food Security: Twisted Cooks – monthly community kitchen
Culturally Specific: culturally specific for LGBT adults over 40, their friends and allies
Language Specific: multilingual staff, interpreters available
Arts Based: Women on the Dive – a monthly group that does many art-based activities
Housing: advocacy and training around inclusive housing for LGBT seniors
955 Burrard Street
Debbie Clavelle, Senior Manager, Members Programs
(604) 673-6169
info@robertleeymca.ca
http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/gatheringplace/
Physical Wellness:aquatics, fitness, health heart program in partnership with St.Paul
Peer Support:social support when government funding is available
Arts Based:Intercultuaral Community Gardens Project
Housing:affiliation with BC Housing
9. Roundhouse Community Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews
Diana VanderVeen, Seniors Worker
(604) 713-1814
dianavanderveen@vancouver.ca
www.roundhouse.ca
Transportation:some programs provide public transit passes
Information & Referral: information binders, group meetings
Physical Wellness:fitness classes, modem dance, Tai Chi, Osteofit, joint mobiltiy, pole walking, yoga, racquet sports
Culturally Specific:Tai Chi, table tennis, badminton, Mah Jong, bridge, Yoga, Karaoke
Language Specific:Mah Jong, Karaoke
Arts Based:acting lessons, choir, modem dance, Yoga, water colouring, have theatre and’ exhibition space
City Wide:Tea Dance, grant fitness program, Osteofit
10. Three Bridges Community Health Centre
1292 Hornby Street
For referrals call Adult/Older Adult Central Intake: (604) 263-7377
http://www.vch.ca/
Transportation: VCH Volunteer Medical Escort Program – volunteers accompany frail clients via HandyDart or taxi to and from medical appointments
Outreach: home visits for Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Case Management, Nursing, referrals to home support services
Education & Workshops:VCH Caregiver Support Program – caregiver education series, workshops, support groups, telephone support and information
Peer Support:VCH Volunteer Program – Neighbourhood Connectors, Wellness Walkers, Leisure Buddies, one to one volunteer visits to clients in home/community setting
Food Security:Shop by Phone – volunteer-run grocery shopping service for those unable to get out to do their own shopping
Language Specific: numerous languages spoken by health/service providers and/or will arrange interpretation services as required
Housing:Subsidized Residential Care and Assisted Living – case manager will determine if eligibility criteria met and make referral
Volunteer Based:see “VCH Volunteer Services” under citywide services for more info
11. Women Elders In Action WE· ACT Society
411 Dunsmuir Street
Jan Westlund
(604) 684-8171
jwestlund@411seniors.bc.ca
12. West End Community Centre Association
870 Denman Street
Shannon Brown, Acting Recreation Programmer
(604) 257-8349
shannon.brown@vancouver.ca
http://vancouver.ca/parks/cc/westend/website/index.html
Education & Workshops: Sugar Blues workshop – food, mood, and emotional eating workshop, Eating for Energy workshop, computer programs
Physical Wellness:Be Well – free weekly drop-in program, blood pressure checks, reflexology, massage, fitness breaks, seminars on a variety of wellness topics
Peer Support:Celebrating Our Lives
Language Specific:Spanish, Mandarin, ESL, German
Arts Based:Pastel Drawing
(604) 669-5051
info@wesn.ca
www.wesn.ca
Barclay Manor: – 1447 Barclay Street
Clothes and Collectibles – 1030 Denman Street
Kay’s Place – 1030 Denman Street
Outreach:Life Unlimited offers Friendly Home Visitors, Grocery Shopping Service, and accompaniment to medical appointments
Information & Referral:Kay’s Place in Denman Place Mall (604) 669-7339
Education & Workshops:Brain Trainers, Computer Courses, Nature Show Series, Speaker Series
Peer Support:Senior Peer Counselors (604) 669-7339, clients and volunteers needed
Language Specific:ESL courses, English Conversation Practice
Arts Based:Theater, Painting and Drawing