Vancouver Second Mile Society - DTES Seniors Centre
Vancouver Second Mile Society runs a drop-in seniors centre in the Downtown Eastside for low-income older adults. It offers low-cost breakfast and lunch, leisure activities such as bingo, Tai Chi, cards, and karaoke, computers with internet access, and information and referral help with the medical system, housing, welfare, and pensions. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3pm, closed weekends, just drop in.
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Outreach program in the Downtown Eastside for isolated seniors age 50 and older and adults living with a disability age 45 and older in SROs and non-market housing. Offers coffee houses, one-to-one peer counselling, community kitchens, social and hospital visits, and help with appointments and small tasks. Trains senior volunteers to support their neighbours and teach skills such as computer use. Call 604-254-2194 to connect with a worker or ask about getting involved.
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- Categories
- Community & Activities, Referral & Outreach
- Services
- Seniors Centres, Volunteering, Outreach Workers
- Area served
- Vancouver
- Neighbourhood
- Strathcona