We asked our members what they remember that isn’t around anymore. Here are some of their responses!: Bachelor suites that were $400 The milk man, delivering milk to our homes in glass bottles.
West End Seniors' Network
The voice of West End seniors.
News
November 2020 Engagement Question Responses
7 Tips to maintain social and physical health: An update from UBC researchers, based on interviews with WESN members
By Callista Ottoni, PhD Student, University of British Columbia Twitter: @CallistaAnne How do WESN members maintain their physical and social health during the COVID-19 pandemic? This question was top of mind when I had the great pleasure to interview 31 WESN members in the spring and summer of 2020. Based on those interviews and published […]
Program Update for December 2020
The November 7th Public Health Order has been extended to December 7th. For the safety of our members, volunteers and staff, WESN will continue the pause on in-person social and physical programs throughout December. Barclay Manor is still open for those with appointments for:In-Person Technology Assistance with Marcel or IndiraComputer Lab useManicures and Pedicures with […]
Upcoming Events
Dec
3
Thu
11:30 am
Outdoor Walking Group (IN-PERSON)
@ English Bay Seawall
Outdoor Walking Group (IN-PERSON)
@ English Bay Seawall
Dec 3 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Enjoy the neighbourhood and get some fresh air and exercise with other older adults. Physical distancing guidelines will be followed. Please do not participate if you are sick or experiencing allergy symptoms (sneezing, runny nose,[...]
Dec
8
Tue
10:30 am
Planning for End of Life (VIRTUAL)
@ VIRTUAL
Planning for End of Life (VIRTUAL)
@ VIRTUAL
Dec 8 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Planning for End of Life (On Zoom) We will all face death and dying at some point, but many of us are uncomfortable talking about it. Comprehensive end-of-life planning includes more than a will and[...]
11:30 am
Outdoor Walking Group (IN-PERSON)
@ English Bay Seawall
Outdoor Walking Group (IN-PERSON)
@ English Bay Seawall
Dec 8 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Enjoy the neighbourhood and get some fresh air and exercise with other older adults. Physical distancing guidelines will be followed. Please do not participate if you are sick or experiencing allergy symptoms (sneezing, runny nose,[...]
Dec
10
Thu
11:30 am
Outdoor Walking Group (IN-PERSON)
@ English Bay Seawall
Outdoor Walking Group (IN-PERSON)
@ English Bay Seawall
Dec 10 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Enjoy the neighbourhood and get some fresh air and exercise with other older adults. Physical distancing guidelines will be followed. Please do not participate if you are sick or experiencing allergy symptoms (sneezing, runny nose,[...]
Dec
15
Tue
11:30 am
Outdoor Walking Group (IN-PERSON)
@ English Bay Seawall
Outdoor Walking Group (IN-PERSON)
@ English Bay Seawall
Dec 15 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Enjoy the neighbourhood and get some fresh air and exercise with other older adults. Physical distancing guidelines will be followed. Please do not participate if you are sick or experiencing allergy symptoms (sneezing, runny nose,[...]