The voice of West End seniors.
Food – such a passionate subject of conversation for so many people! Food brings us together, it broadens our perspectives, it powers our bodies and minds.
For March, we asked our members what their favourite food to share is. Take a look at the responses, below.
The West End Seniors’ Network is striving to maintain essential services during these uncertain times. We are doing our best to continue to support older adults in our community.
As of noon on March 18, 2020, most of our Better at Home and Life Unlimited services, including grocery shopping and delivery, are running.
Barclay Manor, Kay’s Place and Clothes and Collectibles are closed to the public. Programs and events have been suspended until further notice, including the free income tax clinics on Saturdays.
The situation is ever changing. To keep up to date with the West End Seniors’ Network, we recommend taking a look at our social media channels, linked below, and checking our website periodically.
West End Seniors’ Network:
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Clothes and Collectibles:
Facebook
Instagram
We will get through COVID-19 together. Stay healthy and mentally well, and refer to resources put out by the BC Centre for Disease Control and World Health Organization.
What does it mean to love? In alignment with Valentine’s Day, we asked our members to share their thoughts on love. See their responses below.
Each month, we post a question up at Barclay Manor that people can answer and discuss with one another. This question is also in our monthly newsletter and can be answered online.
January’s question was: Have you successfully stuck to a New Year’s resolution? What was it?
Unfortunately, we do not have a photograph of the January 2020 paper, however we can share what some of our members wrote.
A number of individuals said that they do not make New Year’s resolutions. Some have never made one! A couple of individuals also wrote that they have tried to make resolutions, but were not able to keep them.
A few individuals have been able to stick to their resolutions, though! Coincidentally, many resolutions involved keeping gratitude journals and practicing mindfulness.
“Yes – To keep a “Gratitude Journal” for each day of the year (write down at least one thing that I am grateful for) It really lights up a day to read previous entries as wonderful reminder of each blessing.”
“If you don’t do a personal journal, start one & make it honest. You can privately raise issues, figure out how to tackle them, learn what works — & celebrate successes.”
The West End Participatory Budgeting process is in full swing, and you can vote for projects to improve our neighbourhood. You can vote at our Barclay Manor or Kay’s Place locations, or online:
You can also visit the following link to learn more about the projects on the ballot:
vancouver.ca/your-government/participatory-budgeting.aspx
You have until Tuesday, February 4 to vote. There are 14 different projects to choose from, including several to improve the lives of older adults in our community. Have your say today!