Creative Writing for Seniors
NOTE: This class/course is over now.
WHEN: Tuesdays starting September 13, 10:00am-12:00pm (20 weeks)
WHERE: In the comfort of your own home using ZOOM
COST: Free
Note: Consistent attendance is required.
With leadership from our certified and published, former Shadbolt instructor and support from fellow participants you will:
be encouraged to write regularly
gain exposure to different styles of writing
develop your own personal writing style
try new things and learn editing skills
be an active listener & support others’ progress
have an opportunity to share your writing
Instructor photo and bio available here.
VOBSS Participates in Dig-IT Program
VOBSS is helping to bring IT awareness and literacy to low income seniors by participating in the Dig-IT program.
This program is designed to enable older adults learn basic and essential digital literacy skills such as connecting to WiFi, tablet gestures, using the camera and accessing email and the internet.
With the help of VOBSS several seniors were identified for the program and VOBSS volunteers acted as Digital Coaches to these participants.
Extreme Heat: Notifications, Vulnerability, and Preparedness
Disha Katyal
Environmental Health Officer, Fraser Health
CommunityExtremeHeat-FraserHealth.pdfNOTE: This class/course is over now.
Chair Yoga for Seniors
WHEN: Starting April 26, Tuesdays 10:00-11:30am (20 weeks)
WHERE: In the comfort of your own home using ZOOM
COST: Free (registration required)
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR: Christine
Chair yoga is a gentle form of Yoga suitable for seniors and those with mobility or balance issues. This mindful exercise has many benefits:
Increased Flexibility
Improved Strength
Improved Self-Awareness
Reduced Stress
Better Sleep
Improved Pain-Management
Help with ZOOM is available if requested.
To register click the link below.
https://forms.gle/S7FoSometxpRZnS47
VOBSS Membership
While most of the activities conducted by VOBSS are open to everyone, we encourage you to become a member of VOBSS. Membership entitles you to the right to vote at meetings, eligibility to hold a Board or Committee position, receive email, newsletters and information bulletins.
For more information about membership and a brief summary of the activities VOBSS has been involved in over the past year please visit the Membership page.
Workshop on Online Security Basics and VOBSS Update
Thursday February 18, 2021
1:00-2:00pm
1:00-2:00pm
onlinesecuritybasics.pdfWorkshop on Password Security and VOBSS Update
Thursday December 17, 2020
3:00-4:00pm
3:00-4:00pm
password-security-talk.pdfAdvocacy Work in the Era of COVID-19
VOBSS has been busy doing advocacy work during COVID 19 with the seniors not only for Burnaby but also for all of this great nation. This include:
Incorporating Long Term Care facilities into Canada Health Act
Income tax, the Guaranteed Income Supplement, and Vulnerable Seniors
Previously Completed
From September 2018 to June 2019 VOBSS received New Horizons Seniors Grants and presented workshops and projects on various topics related to seniors.
Calendar of Events 2018 - 2019
2019
January 29: Housing Options for Seniors
January 30: Safety for Seniors Walk-about -Patterson Station-Willingdon Ave.-Central Blvd.
February 4: Safety for Seniors Walk-about -Confederation Park to Hastings St.
February 7: Facebook and Twitter for Non-Profits -College for the Retired, Burnaby
2018
June 8: The Decision Tree
June 21: Seniors’ Safety and Awareness
September 11: Stay on the Road
October 23: Understanding Dementia and Supporting Those Around Us
December 4: Say “Know” to Drugs: Questions to Ask About Every New Prescription
In June, 2018 VOBS sent and Advocacy letter to Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General regarding the cost of completing a Driver’s Medical Examination Report (DMER)