Take a look at some of the upcoming events in December in support of the West End Seniors’ Network. Be sure to also subscribe to our newsletter as part of your membership at WESN Memberships.
Thursday, December 1st
- TED Talks and Discussion @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
Can a divided America heal? (Jonathan Haidt)
A political party for women’s equality (Sandi Toksvig)
How play leads to great inventions (Steven Johnson)
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM - Seniors Create Project @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
Ever feel invisible? Ignored? Come share your stories over the course of two workshops that will include theatre games and storytelling.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Friday, December 2nd
Friday Movies @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
Eddie the Eagle (2016) (1h 45m)
Featuring Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, and Christopher Walken
This inspirational film tells the true story of Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards, who became England’s unlikely ski-jump hero in the ’88 Olympics.
1:30 PM – Admission by donation (includes popcorn)
Saturday, December 3rd
Holiday Social @ Denman Mall (1030 Denman Sreet)
Support Clothes and Collectibles (Suite 110 – 1030 Denman St) and enjoy live music, crafts and other Christmas festivities
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday, December 5th
Monday Movies @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
The African Doctor (1h 33m)
Happily escaping a dictatorship, a Congolese doctor transplants his family to a small French village, where culture shock sets in for everyone.
1:30 PM – Admission by donation
Tuesday, December 6th
Cinematic Tuesdays @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
Featuring the spectacle and glamour of old Hollywood! Relive your favourite moments from the silver screen in glorious technicolour and thrilling black and white. Films listed at Barclay Manor.
1:00 PM – Free admission
Wednesday, December 7th
Acting Class Plays @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
Thursday, December 8th
- Oral Health Presentation @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
This presentation will include denture cleaning tips, including a demonstration on how to use a denture brush and how to use a denture cleaner.
1:00 PM – Free with registration - Where is Santa Clause @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
Santa’s Gone Missing! Come and help solve the mystery of “Where is Santa Claus?” through an interactive show in the fashion of an Agatha Christie drawing room mystery. The show will take place at Barclay Manor on Thursday, December 8 at 2:30 PM. Please see Tasha, Manager of Programs, at Barclay Manor to purchase your tickets.
2:30 PM – $10 a ticket, registration required
Friday, December 9th
Friday Movies @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
The Switch (2010) (1h 41m)
Featuring Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, and Patrick Wilson
Unlucky in love? Still single and worried about her biological clock, Kassie decides to pursue motherhood with the help of a (not quite) anonymous sperm donor.
1:30 PM – Admission by donation (includes popcorn)
Sunday, December 11th
Holiday Luncheon @ Coast Plaza Hotel (1763 Comox Street at Denman Street)
Reception and registration for the event starts at 11:00 AM with eggnog, punch, and carols in the lobby. The doors to the dining hall will open around 11:45 AM to start seating people for lunch.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tickets are $10 for members. Purchase them at Kay’s Place (118 – 1030 Denman Street) or Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
Monday, December 12th
December Birthday Tea @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
Are you a member and is your birthday in December? Then you are cordially invited to The West End Seniors’ Network Birthday Tea
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Tuesday, December 13th
Cinematic Tuesdays @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
Featuring the spectacle and glamour of old Hollywood! Relive your favourite moments from the silver screen in glorious technicolour and thrilling black and white. Films listed at Barclay Manor.
1:00 PM – Free admission
Wednesday, December 14th
- 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.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM - Dinner Club @ Saray Turkish Cuisine (851 Denman Street)
Join fellow members for some good company and a delicious Turkish dinner. Saray Turkish Cuisine offers a variety of traditional comfort foods. A perfect way to start the holidays!
5:30 PM – Free with registration to the West End Seniors’ Network
Thursday, December 15
- Information Session on the 800 Robson Block Closure @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
City of Vancouver and TransLink will provide background information and answer questions regarding the Robson bus route changes, based on Council’s request to follow up with the public related to the #5 bus routing and permanent Robson Street closure.
2:00 PM – Free with registration - Holigays! A Hollywood Holiday Soiree @ Haro Park Centre Penthouse (1233 Haro Street)
Bow-ties, curls, pearls, and mid-century glamour: you’ll be among the stars in a penthouse where the night sky gives way to the twinkling lights of our northern Hollywood.
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Friday, December 16th
Friday Movies @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
Christmas with the Kranks (2004) (1h 38m)
Featuring Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Dan Aykroyd
When Luther Krank and his wife opt to skip Christmas – no tree and no rooftop Frosty – can they handle the fallout from their family and neighbours?
1:30 PM – Admission by donation (includes popcorn)
Monday, December 19th
Monday Movies @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
Dark Horse (1h 26m)
A barmaid. A taxman. A horse. Can grit, love and a Welsh village make their long-shot racing dream come true?
1:30 PM – Admission by donation
Tuesday, December 20
Cinematic Tuesdays @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
Featuring the spectacle and glamour of old Hollywood! Relive your favourite moments from the silver screen in glorious technicolour and thrilling black and white. Films listed at Barclay Manor.
1:00 PM – Free admission
Wednesday, December 21
Men’s Breakfast Club @ Denny’s (1098 Davie Street)
Come join your brethren for breakfast every third Wednesday of the month for convivial conversation over a social breakfast. First timers get breakfast on the house.
9:00 AM – Free admission, no registration required
Friday, December 23
Friday Movies @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
Christmas Miracle at Sage Creek (2005) (1h 30m)
Featuring David Carradine, Wes Studi, and Tracy Nelson
Two families struggle without success to overcome prejudice and tragedy in 1888 Wyoming, until a special Christmas miracle saves the life of a boy.
1:30 PM – Admission by donation (includes popcorn)
Saturday, December 24th
Holiday Dinner Special @ The Park Restaurant (1755 Davie Street)
Enjoy a special turkey dinner, hosted by The Park Restaurant
12PM – 6PM – $21.95 for a Turkey Dinner
Sunday, December 25th
- Company for Christmas @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
Are you facing a quiet Christmas? Once again, WESN will be hosting a Christmas morning drop-in at Barclay Manor for those members and friends who might otherwise spend the holidays alone. Join us for carols, warm beverages and pleasant company. Registration is not mandatory but it will help us plan the morning if you let us know you are coming.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Free, drop-ins welcome - Holiday Dinner Special @ The Park Restaurant (1755 Davie Street)
Enjoy a special turkey dinner, hosted by The Park Restaurant at English Bay.
12PM – 6PM – $21.95 for a Turkey Dinner
Friday, December 30
Friday Movies @ Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay Street)
The Young Victoria (2009) (1h 45m)
Featuring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, and Paul Bettany
Eighteen-year-old British royal Victoria ascends to the throne and is romanced by future husband Prince Albert in this lush period film.
1:30 PM – Admission by donation (includes popcorn)
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