Presentation by the Memorial Society of BC
[Event completed.]

Wednesday, November 6, 2024
10:00am-12:00pm
Lakeview Room, Bill Copeland Sports Complex, 3676 Kensington Ave, Burnaby
(Presentation followed by lunch.)
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

VOBSS would like to invite you to join us for a presentation by the Memorial Society of BC as we continue to learn about the options available to us in our end-of-life planning.

Please use the link below to register.
https://forms.gle/tbRMJPS2PVSLVC1K6


Visit to SFU Trottier Observatory & Burnaby Village Carousel
[Event completed.]

Thursday August 22, 2024
9:45am-2:00pm
Refreshments provided

Meet up at Bill Copeland Arena, 3676 Kensington Ave. to board the comfy bus for a scenic drive to SFU.

Following a tour of the Trottier Observatory and a Q&A period, we will visit beautiful Burnaby Village Museum.  At the Village, we will enjoy complimentary refreshments and a fun ride on the carousel, and if time permits, free time to roam the many interesting and historic buildings.

There are limited seats available on our bus so please register early using the link below.
https://forms.gle/UMR3Eodn2EpWgAdPA

(Summer Program 2024 has been made possible by a grant from the City of Burnaby)

Stay on the Road Workshop
[Event completed.]

Wednesday, August 14
10:00am – 3:00pm
The Poppy Seniors Residence, 5291 Grimmer St, Burnaby

The Stay on the Road Workshop is a joint presentation of COSCO (Council of Senior Citizens Organization) and ICBC.  VOBSS is hosting the workshop in the Amenities Room at The Poppy Seniors Residence and a free lunch is included. 

All details are on the attached poster.

Spaces are limited and registration is mandatory, to register click the link below:
https://forms.gle/TMbFxEaibFVZe9kW8

Picnic at Barnet Marine Park
[Event completed.]

9:45am - 2:00pm
Tuesday July 30, 2024

Join us for a picnic!

In our Summer Program, we are exploring Burnaby from a Seniors point of view.  This event will be a picnic at beautiful Barnet Marine Park.  Please view the poster for details.

Note: The Summer Program will be offered to paid members only.

TO ATTEND, YOU MUST REGISTER, please click the link below to register:
https://forms.gle/FTQNW87KsLpHqpyX6

PLEASE REGISTER BY SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2024.

(Summer Program 2024 has been made possible by a grant from the City of Burnaby)

Tour of the Poppy Residences
[Event completed.]

Friday July 19, 2024
10:00am - 12:00pm
5291 Grimmer Street, Burnaby

We would like to invite you to a tour of the Seniors Residence, “The Poppy” on Friday, July 19 from 10:00am to approximately 12 noon.  Please see the poster for details.

PLACES ARE LIMITED - REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY.
CLICK THE LINK TO REGISTER: https://forms.gle/PiPPr55EEA2XB6zc8

(Summer Program 2024 has been made possible by a grant from the City of Burnaby)

Navigating BC’s Healthcare System
[Event completed.]

10:30am-12:00pm
Monday April 15, 2024
Lakeview Room, Bill Copeland Sports Centre
3676 Kensington Ave., Burnaby

Workshop presenter: Connie Jorsvik

Lunch to follow.  This is an in-person event.  Registration is required.

Click the link below to register.
https://forms.gle/56JGbJcrfxEo2pea6

We are excited to bring you our workshop on Navigating the BC Healthcare System with author, senior healthcare navigator and patient advocate, Connie Jorsvik, on April 15 at 10:30am.

See the poster for more details.  You must register to attend.

Seniors Empowerment Series Presents:

Medical Assistance in Dying
[Event completed.]

Thursday March 21
12:30 - 2:30pm
(Presentation at 1:00pm)
Lakeview Room
Bill Copeland Sports Centre
3676 Kensington Ave., Burnaby

Workshop presenter:
Alex Muir (Chairperson)
Metro Vancouver Chapter
Dying with Dignity Canada

This is an in-person event.  Registration is required.

Click the link below to register:
https://forms.gle/NhX6EJGVYVdxJr5y5


Seniors Empowerment Series Presents:

Palliative Care
[Event completed.]

Thursday, February 8, 2024
10:30am-12:00pm
Lakeview Room
Bill Copeland Sports Centre
3676 Kensington Ave, Burnaby
(Lunch to follow)
Registration is required.

Workshop presenter is Sylvia Helmer from the Health and Wellness Institute of COSCO (Council of Senior Citizens Organization of BC).

Palliative care is an interdisciplinary, medical caregiving approach aimed at optimizing quality of life and mitigating suffering among people with serious, complex, and often terminal illnesses.

Please reserve your seat early for this important workshop.

To register please click on the link below:
https://forms.gle/UQZZprQvgtzunJhf7

Seniors Empowerment Series Presents:

Writing Your Will
[Event completed.]

Thursday, January 11, 2024
10:30am-12:00pm
Lakeview Room
Bill Copeland Sports Centre
3676 Kensington Ave, Burnaby
(Lunch to follow)
 Registration is required.

Workshop presenter is Sylvia Helmer from the Health and Wellness Institute of COSCO (Council of Senior Citizens Organization of BC).

In this session we will review the legal rules for preparing WILLS in British Columbia.

The duties of the executor, legal terminologies, and pitfalls when writing your WILL, will also be discussed.

Please reserve your seat early for this important workshop.

To register please click on the link below:
https://forms.gle/CKYK4574xdJ7nBth6