Donate to WESN this #GivingTuesday to support programs and services for adults 55+.

The West End Seniors’ Network continues to work tirelessly to support older adults in the community with social, recreational, educational, and supportive programs and services.

Lately, we have been:

• assisting over 70 older adults with buying and receiving groceries weekly,
• hosting over 40 programs at Barclay Manor and seeing an average of 691 program attendees monthly,
• servicing over 500 individuals monthly at Kay’s Place with information and referral, peer support and housing navigation assistance, and
• rehoming hundreds of donated goods from Clothes and Collectibles Thrift Boutique.

Support our organization’s growth and work by making a donation for Giving Tuesday!

Donate online by clicking here.

Donations are accepted by cash or cheque at Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay St, Vancouver) or Kay’s Place (118-1030 Denman St, Vancouver). Please make cheques payable to West End Seniors’ Network.

Donations can also be sent by e-transfer to: [email protected]

All donations of $10 or more are eligible for a tax receipt.

Thank you for your donation!

Charitable registration number: 119292845RR0001

Dear WESN Community,

We are pleased to introduce Martin Addison as the new Executive Director of the West End Seniors’ Network. He will be taking up the position starting on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. 

With over 40 years as a West End resident, Martin is keen to be giving back to the community. Martin is no stranger to WESN. His father was involved in WESN singing activities. He intends to hit the ground running and being an active listener, collaborator and voice for WESN.

Martin has served in civic and not-for-profit organizations over the past several decades. His prior roles include Executive Director in the mental health sector, Chief Development Officer and Chief Operating Office for St. John Ambulance (BC), and Senior Fund Raiser at Villa Cathay Care Home Society.  

Martin’s mix of leadership in the areas of administration, finance, volunteer development, and fundraising will benefit WESN as we move forward.

Please join the board and staff in welcoming Martin to the WESN family. We will announce a meet and greet opportunity within the next couple of weeks.

Thank you to Kari Kesslar for her leadership during the transition period as Interim Executive Director.

Sincerely,
WESN Board of Directors

Posted: 08-Nov-2021

Register for the below workshop or presentation at 604-669-5051 or [email protected]

Imagine West End Waterfront

The Park Board and City of Vancouver are beginning a planning process, called Imagine West End Waterfront, to create a comprehensive long-term vision and plan for the West End’s waterfront parks, beaches, facilities, and the surrounding street network.

If you would like to learn more about the project and the issues it will be exploring, please join us for an overview session at Barclay Manor. This is also a chance to provide early feedback on this exciting project.

Learn more at: https://shapeyourcity.ca/west-end-waterfront

Monday, November 15, 1:00PM – 2:00PM, Piano Room

Out and About: Safety in the Community

Join us for a conversation with Aleya from the West End-Coal Harbour Community Policing Centre. She will
be discussing the changes in the community, how those changes may affect the perception of personal safety, and give tips on how to maintain an active day-to-day routine within these changes.

Wednesday, November 17, 1:00PM – 2:00PM, Piano Room, Presenter: Aleya, WECHCPC

Last Updated: 03-Nov-2021

One of our members received an automated call from “WESN” today asking them to update their payment information and was provided instructions to follow button prompts. This is a suspected scam. WESN does not have any automated call systems.

Scammers often hide their identify with a real phone number.

If you are in doubt about a call or email from WESN, please hang up or do not reply and call, email or visit us.

You can report suspected scam calls or emails from your phone or email account. On your phone, if you go to your call history, you should be able to select more options and find a report option. The same goes for emails. If you need assistance with reporting a scam call or email, contact us.

Each month we share a question that we encourage our network to think about or discuss. In October, we asked: What are you thankful for?

Below are responses that were shared with us.

“To be alive and well.”

“Thankful for being alive.”

“That my family and friends are healthy.”

“Good food!”