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February Engagement Question

February 23, 2021 by backend

We made February all about self-love, so we asked our members what they loved the most about themselves. Here are some of thier responses:

My smarts – because I’m able to easily navigate forms for seniors (free).

I love my past accomplishments, my sociability and humor, my Christian religion, my writings. Reason I love myself: I love what God loves and He loves people, including me.

I love being the 13-yr. old kid (me) who started a journal in Jan. 1957. it’s still running, and has been my “did that, learned this” guide to a resilient life at 77.

That I am fit, 56 years to get this way.

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January Engagement Question

January 26, 2021 by backend

This month we asked members a question that many of us have been asking ourselves:

“If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?”

Here’s some of the responses we received:

“New York City, my favorite city”

“I would go to Bhutan. It is a very different and the government tracks the countries gross national happiness. In certain parts of the country the paint phalluses on their houses to bring good luck, all due to a mad saint!”

I would go back to Coronado, California where I used to live”

I would travel to German, the country of my birth. I never experienced much of it when I lived there during my first 16 years of my life. Even though I have lived in Canada for the past 65 years, I do get homesick for the “old” country. You can take me out of Germany, but you can’t take the German out of me”

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December engagement question

December 29, 2020 by backend

We asked members:

What is your favorite Holiday treat and why?

Here’s some of their responses:

Mini quiches, easy to eat bit sizes. Great for an hoilday.  

Pear buche de noel. It’s light chocolate roll, moist, light and delicious  

Buttery and rich shortbread cookies have been at the holiday festivities year after year. Seeing and enjoying the secret family recipe shortbread triggers many good memories; of my great aunt that baked and distributed the tins of cookies every December, of family, and of ritual and traditions.  

Thank you for sharing!

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Join us on Zoom this Christmas Day!

December 7, 2020 by backend

Are you looking for an activity this Christmas day? The WESN Board of Directors and volunteers will be hosting our annual Company for Christmas event on Zoom!

Company for Christmas provides our older adult members an opportunity to share feelings of warmth and good cheer with their community.

We invite you to join us! Festivities will include storytelling, a visit from a special guest from the North Pole, musical performances, and a gift basket draw!

When: Friday, December 25, 2020
Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Where: Virtually on Zoom

Please register at programs@wesn.ca or 604-669-5051 to receive the Zoom joining information and to be entered into the gift basket draw. The event can be joined from an Internet browser, Zoom application or by phone.

Share Your Favourite Holiday Memories

Do you enjoy looking at the festive holiday light displays, laughing with friends and family, sharing delicious meals? What do the holidays remind you of? What delights, excites and gives you a cheery glow?

Share your favourite holiday memory, season’s message, or cheer with us:

  • Write your story or greeting (up to 200 words/around half a page) with optional photos/visuals
  • Include your name and email address and email it to holidaycheer@wesn.ca by Monday, December 14, 2020

Need Help Writing It Down?: If you need help writing the story down, we can scribe for you. Contact us at 604-669-5051 and a volunteer will call you at another time.

Stories and greetings will be:

  • Shared at the Company for Christmas event on December 25th
  • Posted on the WESN website

We look forward to hearing from you and sharing the joy of the holiday season!

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November 2020 Engagement Question Responses

November 24, 2020 by backend

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.

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Barclay Manor

1447 Barclay Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 1J6
604-669-5051
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