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This Bulletin Board will be used to assist our members to find community events that promote wellness and social interaction for lifelong learners, and to support other charitable organizations working to support our local communities. We are not accepting paid listings or commercial promotion, and notices posted here are not endorsed in any way by ElderCollege. To submit a listing for consideration, please click here.
Covid 19 Information for Seniors
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As we enter Phase 2 of the vaccine schedule, eligible seniors and Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) people are invited to call the appointment booking phone line from the dates indicated.
Please note the staggered schedule will help to avoid phone delays. Before calling the phone line, you will need to have a pen and paper, your personal health number, full name, date of birth, postal code and a phone number available. For reference, below is important contact information related to COVID-19 vaccine.
● If you are eligible to book a vaccine appointment at VCH: call 1-877-587-5767. This toll free line is only for booking vaccine appointments. ● If you have a clinical question: first speak with your family doctor or nurse practitioner, or call 811 for nursing advice prior to booking your appointment. ● For questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, call 1-888-COVID19 (1.888.268.4319) or visit gov.bc.ca/covid19. ● For information on VCH vaccination clinics: vch.ca. |
For residents of Richmond, Vancouver, North Vancouver and West Vancouver:
Call Starting March 8: (Vaccinations starting March 15) Year of birth in or before 1931 (seniors 90 years of age and older); year of birth in or before 1956 for Indigenous people (65 years of age and older) Call Starting March 15: (Vaccinations starting March 22) Year of birth in or before 1936 (seniors 85 years of age and older); year of birth in or before 1956 for Indigenous people (65 years of age and older) Call Starting March 22: (Vaccinations starting March 29) Year of birth in or before 1941 (seniors 80 years of age and older); year of birth in or before 1956 for Indigenous people (65 years of age and older) For residents of Sunshine Coast, Powell River, Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton:
Call Starting March 8: (Vaccinations starting March 15) Year of birth in or before 1941 (seniors 80 years of age and older); year of birth in or before 1956 for Indigenous people (65 years of age and older) |
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Researchers from UBC Neurology are interested to hear your perspectives about new technologies for older adults! This research study involves completing an anonymous 20-minute online survey to answer questions about pet-like robots. You do not need any previous experience with robots to take part in the survey. They are looking for participants over the age of 50.
You can participate whenever you have time by visiting this link: bit.ly/UBCrobot For more information, email jill.dosso@ubc.ca |
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This is really exciting and a great opportunity to get personalized tech support!
The YWCA has introduced a FREE program to help you overcome any tech challenges that you may be experiencing. Their team of IT professionals will help you with computer updates, to safely browse the internet, to set up security, to access government services, connect to video conferencing, and more. To get started, just email techlink@ywcavan.org to book an appointment. You will be able to access the services by email, virtually or over the phone. Appointments are available from 31 August 2020. |
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A research team at UBC is conducting a study on the topic of seniors’ social lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of their study, they are conducting remote interviews with seniors (65+) to speak with them about this topic. Their goal is to understand the experiences of older adults so that they can envision technology-based solutions that can help promote their social well-being.
The study involves a casual 60-minute interview via phone or Zoom. Participants will receive compensation as a choice between (A) $25 CAD delivered via Interac OR (B) a 60-minute technology support session with a member of their research team during which the participant may ask any technology-related questions. For more details or to participate, please contact Frances Sin at frances.sin@alumni.ubc.ca |
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SFU Gerontology students are looking for aged 65+ adults willing to be interviewed for research projects.
To find out more details or to volunteer, please contact Sharon Koehn at 778.782.9467 or email skoehn@sfu.ca |
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ElderCollege is proud to offer a Bursary to a deserving graduate student of the SFU Gerontology program as part of our charitable mandate. The SFU Gerontology department is a small, specialized faculty focusing on older adults. There is ongoing research being done within the Faculty, and research subjects are always wanted. For more details on the faculty and for information on becoming a research subject, please visit their website or email for details.
Janine Rousseau proudly presented the 2019 Bursary to graduate student Jennifer Conroy. Congratulations, Jennifer! |
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Capilano Community Services Society (CCSS) is excited to announce the start of our pop-up classes for seniors (55+ years of age), offering music, dance, choir and arts/crafts.
These entertaining and informal classes (by donation) include tea, coffee and cookies, and are a chance for seniors to have fun and socialize with friends and neighbours. Click here for print brochure. |
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North Shore Community Resources Society promotes a healthy, strong and connected community by serving residents and organizations on the North Shore (District of North Vancouver, City of North Vancouver, District of West Vancouver, Bowen Island and Lions Bay), by providing a broad spectrum of resources and services, including programming for families and children, seniors, information and referral, volunteer connections, legal information and advocacy, and more. Click here to visit NSCR online. Phone 604.985.7138
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