SENIORS - Aging with Pride
🌈 Seniors Community Events & Resources
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Seniors 55+ Events & Programs
These listings were found in the March Queer 55+ Newsletter
You can read a PDF copy here
Qmunity Seniors Luncheon
Time: Wednesdays, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Location: Gordon Neighbourhood House.
Details: Join a complimentary weekly lunch program hosted by the QMUNITY Seniors and Older Adults Program in partnership with Gordon Neighbourhood House.
Link/Registration: Email Ian Handy at lunchprograms@qmunity.ca by Wednesday to register for the following week.
QUEST+ Monthly Café
Time: Third Thursday of each month, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Location: Burnaby Neighbourhood House’s Brentwood location (2055 Rosser Avenue).
Details: A social connection resource for 2SLGBTQIA+ adults in Burnaby and surrounding communities. These cafés provide a safe, inclusive space for conversation, education, and connection.
Link/Contact: Email QUESTPlus@burnabynh.ca for more information.
2SLGBQTIA+ Seniors & Elders Community Kitchen
Time: Last Saturday of every month, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Location: 800 East Broadway (Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House).
Details: Learn to cook healthy food on a budget, socialize, and share a meal. This free event includes vegan and gluten-free options.
Note: This is a partnership between Saige Community Food Share and Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House.
GenYOGA
Time: Wednesdays at 9:30 AM.
Location: Gordon Neighbourhood House.
Details: A gentle Hatha Yoga class in an environment designed for all bodies and skill levels, taught by a QMUNITY volunteer.
Attendance: This is a drop-in program.
Qmunity Gathers: In Vancouver
Time: Mondays at 1:00 PM.
Location: Gordon Neighbourhood House.
Details: In-person gatherings to network, share culture, and discuss "rainbow life after 55".
Attendance: This is a drop-in program.
Qmunity Gathers: Online
Time: Thursdays, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Details: Join online gatherings to network and share experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ life after 55. Facilitated by Allie King and Lindsey Williams.
Link/Registration: Email seniors@qmunity.ca to receive the participation link.
Quirk-e 2SLGBQIA+ Seniors Group
Time: Wednesdays, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Details: The Queer Imaging and Riting Kollective for Elders (Quirk-e) experiments with language, text, graphics, and performance. The group currently meets online.
Link/Contact: Call Anne or Kya at the Britannia 55+ Centre at 604-718-5837 for more information.
Rainbow Wisdom Café
Time: First and third Thursday of each month, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Location: 411 Seniors Centre (3502 Fraser St).
Details: An afternoon of engaging conversation, fun activities, and educational topics with light refreshments. A partnership between Little Mountain Neighbourhood House and 411 Seniors Society.
Link/Contact: Email Craig at craigm@lmnhs.bc.ca with any questions.
Seniors 55+ Resources
QMUNITY Older Adults Food Security Assistance - Low-income 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors (55+) can apply for monthly grocery cards. Contact the seniors specialist at seniors@qmunity.ca or call 604-684-5307 to inquire.
Living With Pride Foundation - Our goal is to advance the availability of housing and services to our 2SLQBTQIA+ seniors in Vancouver. Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors through inclusive housing, services, and community events. Fostering dignity, equality, and social connection. Building a stronger, inclusive society where every 2SLGBTQIA+ senior can access the resources they need to thrive.
https://livingwithpride.ca/ You can Volunteer with LWP!
Queerness and Aging in YVR - An article exploring resources for senior queers in Vancouver
https://whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-bc-stories/queer-senior-vancouver
Dignity Seniors - Dignity Seniors is led by 2SLGTBQI+ seniors, and we work towards increasing supports for 2SLGTBQI+ Seniors throughout BC through research, advocacy and community partnerships. Resources, events and more can be found on their site.
https://www.dignityseniors.org/
Dignity Seniors is looking for Volunteers
https://www.dignityseniors.org/opportunities-1
Quirk-E - (Queer Imaging and Riting Kollective for Elders) We are queer elders who since 2006 meet weekly in Vancouver, BC to connect, care and create community. https://quirk-e.ca
QMUNITY’s Older Adults and Seniors programs https://qmunity.ca/get-support/olderadults/
West End Seniors Network http://wesn.ca/
Vancouver LGBTQ+ GROUP - Support and resources for LGBTQ+ immigrants, youth, families, and seniors. Wednesdays at 5:30-7 PM Ages 14+ For information, call MHHS at 604-879-3277 or email Edmond at edmondl@helpinghouse.org DROP-INS WELCOME. Multicultural Helping House Society at 4802 Fraser Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5V 4H4, Canada. helpinghouse.org
BC Care Providers Association - Together with our partners, BC Care Providers Association and EngAge BC are working with seniors’ living and wellness operators to help improve LGBTQ2+ competency across the sector. https://bccare.ca/aging-with-pride/
SFU LGBT End-of-Life Conversations website - Providing LGBT persons and their service providers with tools that will empower them to take positive action in regards to end-of-life planning. http://www.sfu.ca/lgbteol.html