South Granville Seniors Centre
1420 West 12th Avenue V6H 1M8 Vancouver, BC, Canada

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. Mark Twain

Our friends at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House are looking for community members living with Dementia to join their Community Programming Team in forming a Dementia Friendly Community Advisory Committee. In working to make Kitsilano a dementia friendly community it is essential that we consult with people living with dementia to learn how we can best support our community members who are experiencing mild to severe cognitive decline. The committee will meet two to three times per year, likely through Zoom. We ask that you reach out to your neighbours, your friends, or your family members living with Dementia to consider joining our committee.

Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving. J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Check out the new Free and Low Cost Food Map for Vancouver https://vancouver.ca//covid-19-coronavirus-help-get-and-gi

There is some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers

Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right. Henry Ford

Join Physio2U for a fun and interactive Virtual Wellness Talk on Friday, February 5th! Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89902601715 Meeting ID: 899 0260 1715

"Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else." -Margaret Mead

Due to the new regional health order, we will be closed for the next two weeks, EXCEPT for our flu shot clinic on November 10th.Due to the new regional health order, we will be closed for the next two weeks, EXCEPT for our flu shot clinic on November 10th.

"When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on." -Franklin D. Roosevelt

Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. Dalai Lama

Turn your wounds into wisdom. Oprah Winfrey

Check out this helpful guide on computer basics for seniors! https://www.nursinghomelawcenter.org//seniors-guide-compu/

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. Albert Einstein

You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. C.S. Lewis

The pandemic has really highlighted the need for more resources to make technology accessible for everyone. https://www.mobihealthnews.com//designing-better-tech-seni

If you have enjoyed our friendly calls program, you have probably noticed that most of our volunteers are between 18-30! These connections are so valuable for both young and not so young! https://www.nextavenue.org/covid-19-and-the-future-of-agin/

If we have the attitude that it’s going to be a great day it usually is. Catherine Pulsifier

Is there a better way to spend a rainy afternoon than watching a cozy movie with friends? We don't think so!Is there a better way to spend a rainy afternoon than watching a cozy movie with friends? We don't think so!

The world is full of nice people. If you can’t find one, be one. Nishan Panwar

Happy National Seniors Day! How are you celebrating?

We found this article very interesting. What do you think? https://www.dailynews.com//study-exercise-classes-decreas/

A big thank you to everyone who came to our AGM. If you want to read our Annual Report, please go to http://southgranvilleseniors.ca/about/

Whatever you are, be a good one. Abraham Lincoln

Read the article and share you experience with ageism below! https://www.psychologytoday.com//the/202011/goodbye-ageism

Help out the Accessible Community Forum by taking this survey about accessible transport! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

People who wonder if the glass is half empty or full miss the point. The glass is refillable. Unknown

Hello friends! Our AGM is happening tomorrow at 11:00 am. Don't forget to preregister at https://us02web.zoom.us//tZwtf--rqj4oG9HeEwnJpCyEJiXOiolkN

Are you 65 or older? Have you noticed changes in your thinking or memory? Watson Centre Society for Brain Health is recruiting older adult participants for an exciting study on cognitive training and quality of life. For more information visit: https://watsonbrainhealth.com/study-recruitment

First Aid for Everyone is hosting a virtual first aid workshop on Monday, October 5th at 2:30-3:30 pm. To register, please go to https://tinyurl.com/faceoct5

Hello friends! Don’t forget to register for our virtual AGM

We are always looking for ways to improve our Centre so we can support and connect with more seniors through our programs and activities. We have developed this short survey on virtual programming and we would greatly appreciate your feedback! Your answers will be kept entirely confidential. Follow this link: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScNTCNE2eE_dzf4nt/viewform

Join us this Thursday at 10 am for the Virtual Tea & Chat! Follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89851806195

Thank you to everyone who attended our Art in the Park event yesterday. It was lovely! We would like to give special thanks to Alla & Jennifer from the Arbutus Music Academy for organizing the beautiful violin performance!

Join us for Yoga in the Park! You will need to bring your own yoga mat or towel, water bottle, and anything else you require for your yoga practice. Chairs will be provided.

We are introducing Zumba to the SGSC. Zumba is a type of dance fitness that incorporates dance moves to Latin music! It is a great way to build and tone muscle, improve cardio, promote flexibility, and decrease stress. We will be providing chairs for rest, and we encourage all participants to go at their own pace. Please wear comfortable shoes and athletic clothing. Be sure to bring a water bottle!

Join us for Tai Chi in the park with Wayne! Wayne recommends practicing with a flat soled shoe (nothing with a heel), loose fitting, light coloured clothing and a hat for outdoor sessions. Participants should bring a water bottle. We hope to see you there!

Thank you to our wonderful volunteer and member, Sharon! We appreciate all that you do for SGSC!

Thank you to everyone who attended our socially distanced Bingo in the Park event. It was a wonderful day! Follow this link to see more photos of our events: http://southgranvilleseniors.ca/gallery/

Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry has a number of free webinars coming up in October for the 7th annual Personal Planning Month. Topics range from power of attorney to what to do if you are hospitalized. Find the webinars and register here: https://www.nidus.ca/training-2/

Thank you to our partners 411 Seniors Centre Society Gordon Neighbourhood House Haro Park Centre Society Qmunity South Granville Seniors Centre Vancouver Pride ...Society for hosting a virtual Aging with Pride alongside us! Everyone worked hard to adapt our annual event to the current situation, and we hope you enjoyed the festivities. A playback of the event will be available online in the coming weeks. More Pride activities are taking place - visit https://vancouverpride.ca/ for information. #wesn #olderadults #seniors #agingwithpride #awp #virtualevent #pride #lgbtq #queer

The August 2020 Newsletter is here! We hope you enjoy! Find the PDF below as well as the Calendar Links document. https://drive.google.com//1C6L5JmNQATuw3IoO2EDRgoDsO/view https://drive.google.com//1mg2oKMyPwu3OGjhrnRb1TYYis/view

Thank you to everyone for coming out to our socially distanced picnic in the park! It was a wonderful day

Picnic in the Park!

Have you struggled to communicate with your elderly loved ones using technology? There is still 3 days left, to cast your vote at votefamlinet.com and help to bridge the #DigitalDivide for elderly Canadians all over the country!

The City of Vancouver's Free & Low Cost Food Map is updated to reflect current programs that provide meals and groceries. You can find the map here: https://vancouver.ca/fil/cov/emergency-meal-program-map.pdf

Enjoy this Virtual Yoga session with our wonderful instructor, Bonnie! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G6bIuyLnHs