VOBSS AGM 2023
The Voices of Burnaby Seniors Society is having its Annual General Meeting on December 14, 2023 10:30am at the Lakeview Room, Bill Copeland Sports Centre, 3676 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby.
This is a VOBSS members-only meeting and an invitation cum registration email has been sent to all eligible members. If you are a VOBSS member and have not received the notice by email please contact the society at VOBSsociety@gmail.com.
Navigating the Health Care System
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023
Time: 12:00-3:00pm
Place: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby
Burnaby Seniors Resource Society and the Fraser Health Authority will discuss Home and Community Care services for older adults in Burnaby.
Register by September 27, 2023:
Online at Eventbrite or by phone 604-541-8643 or via email burnabyseniorsresourcesociety@gmail.com.
Burnaby Public Library Tech Cafe Fall 2023
Need help using your computer, tablet, smartphone or e-reader? Do you have questions about using social media or the internet? Join friendly Burnaby Publc Library (BPL) staff at the BPL Tech Cafe to get personalized help with your technology questions.
Topics covered include the basics of how to use your personal device and how you can access information and digital resources using the library website.
Bring your device with you to the drop-in sessions. No registration required
Schedule
McGill Branch, 4595 Albert St., Burnaby
1:00-4:00pm, Tuesdays - September 5, October 3, October 31, November 28
Tommy Douglas Branch, 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby
1:00-4:00pm, Tuesdays - September 12, October 10, November 7
Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby
1:00-4:00pm Tuesdays - September 19, October 17, November 14
Cameron Branch, 9523 Cameron Street, Burnaby
1:00-4:00pm Tuesdays - September 26, October 24, November 21
Do You Need Tech Support in Burnaby?
Free 1-on-1 Help Available for Computers, Phones, Tablets, Zoom & More!
For details please see poster or click here.
BC Seniors' Guide
British Columbians can now access the updated BC Seniors’ Guide, a comprehensive tool that provides crucial information on health, housing, finances, community supports and more to help seniors continue living well.
Print copies of the enhanced 12th edition of the guide are available in English, Chinese, French, Punjabi, Farsi, Korean and Vietnamese. All languages can be accessed online in PDF format. The English version is online in e-book format.
You can download the PDF version of the guide (great for printing at home), read it online, or order a hard copy. See below for information and links.
BC Seniors' Guide (PDF, 1.87MB)
To access the BC Seniors’ Guide in all seven languages, visit: http://www.gov.bc.ca/seniorsguide
To order free print copies, call (toll-free): 1 877 952-3181
Or in Greater Victoria: 250 952-3181
Service Canada: Ready to Help - Seniors
ServiceCanada-20210723.pdf