Take a look at the upcoming events for February 20th to February 28th at the West End Seniors’ Network. Be sure to also subscribe to our newsletter as part of your membership at WESN Memberships.
This week we’d like to highlight the Birthday Tea, as well as a screening event for West End older adult residents called “Stories of Success: Older Adults Overcoming Adversity“. We’d also like to highlight the ongoing 2017 Helping Hands campaign.
Special Monthly Events for February
Monday, February 20th – Birthday Tea
Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
Are you a member and is your birthday in February? Then you are cordially invited to The West End Seniors’ Network Birthday Tea!
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM – $2 admission, registration required
Friday, February 24th – Stories of Success: Older Adults Overcoming Adversity
Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
Stories of Success: Older Adults Overcoming Adversity
Please join us for a screening event of short videos of West End older adult residents sharing their stories of overcoming challenges in their lives. Call Barclay Manor 604-669-5051 to register.
1:30 PM – Admission by donation, popcorn included, drop-ins welcome
Monthly Events for February – Movies
Tuesday, February 21st – February Cinema Classics
Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
The Lady Killers (1955)
Five oddball criminals planning a bank robbery rent rooms on a cul-de-sac from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians.
Starring Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers.
1:00 PM – Admission by donation, drop-in welcome
Monday, February 27th – Monday Movies
Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
What Happened Miss Simone? (Documentary Film)
Using never-before-heard recordings, rare archival footage, and her best-known songs, this is the story of legendary singer and activist Nina Simone. (1h 42m – not rated)
1:30 PM – Admission by donation, popcorn included, drop-ins welcome
Tuesday, February 28th – February Cinema Classics
Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
On the Waterfront (1954)
An ex-prize fighter turned longshoreman (Marlon Brando) struggles to stand up to his corrupt bosses.
Starring Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee Cobb, Rod Steiger, and Eva Marie Saint.
1:00 PM – Admission by donation, drop-in welcome
Other Monthly Events for February at West End Seniors’ Network
Wednesday, February 22nd – Elder Law Clinic
Kay’s Place (118-1030 Denman Street)
The BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support offers a free elder law clinic in cooperation with the West End Seniors’ Network. A lawyer from the BCCEAS can answer questions on elder law issues such as wills and estates, small claims court, elder abuse and more.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday, February 23rd – TED Talks, Living Well Workshop
- TED Talks and Discussion @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
– I survived a terrorist attack. Here’s what I learned (Gill Hicks)
– An entertainment icon on living a life of meaning (Norman Lear)
– Your words may predict your future mental health (Mariano Sigman)
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Free drop-in (max 12) - Living Well, Leaving Well @ Barclay Manor
Having a ‘Will’ does not mean your estate is prepared. This workshop, presented by Canada Purple Shield, covers important topics for you, your family and your executor.
1:30 PM – Free, with registration required
More Monthly Events for February
Attention all seniors: How is your quality of sleep?
Researchers from the University of British Columbia are inviting people who are between the ages of 65-85 and experiencing a decline in their quality of sleep to participate in a research study. The study lasts for 6 months and is free for participants.
For more information, please contact Serena Midttun, Recruitment Coordinator, at 604-875-4111 Ext. 69313 or at [email protected]
Are you or someone you know living with the effects of a stroke?
The University of British Columbia is currently recruiting for a study on strokes, and would like to invite you to learn more about participating if you: are 55 years of age or older; have had a stroke at least 12 months ago; are able to walk 6 meters independently (use of mobility devices such as canes or walkers are okay).
The study is 12 months and participants will receive either free exercise sessions or an enrichment program that includes cognitive training. Participants will be reimbursed $300 total throughout the 12 months.
For more information, please contact Serena Midttun, Recruitment Coordinator, at 604-875-4111 Ext. 69313 or at [email protected]
West End Urban Garden Club February Happenings!
Sunday, February 26th – Building Native Bee Houses
Hives for Humanity will lead us in building Mason Bee houses.
All events are free and are held at West End Community Centre (870 Denman Street)
Seniors Planning Table Meeting – Friday, February 24th
You are invited to join us at the Seniors Planning Table Meetings to discuss key issues important to West End Seniors with other local seniors, community groups, and service providers. Our monthly meetings feature interesting keynote speakers, lively dialogue and tea/coffee and snacks.
The meetings take place on the Last Friday of the Month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church – 1018 Nelson, Balfour Salon Room. For more information and to join the email list for agendas, please contact: Sharon Isaak, Coordinator – [email protected]
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