Are you a BC senior looking for assistance?

During the COVID-19 period, seniors will be able to receive support through a new province-wide joint initiative of the Ministry of Health, bc211, and United Way of the Lower Mainland.

Safe Seniors, Strong Communities matches seniors who need support with non-medical essentials, to volunteers in their community that are willing to help.  This service will be available seven days a week during daytime hours.

Available services include:

• Grocery shopping and delivery
• Meal preparation and delivery
• Prescription pickup and delivery
• Phone and/or virtual friendly visits

Seniors can request volunteer help by:

• calling 2-1-1
• filling in an online form at www.bc211.ca.

Want to volunteer?

• fill in an online form at www.bc211.ca.

If you are an individual or organization supporting seniors, visit the Healthy Aging CORE for more resources and knowledge-sharing.

Dezza Dance has taken Collaborative Creative Dance for Older Adults online!

There is no cost, and no sign up required- connect with other older adults, and explore movement from your own living room- on your computer, laptop, phone or tablet.

Free, Fridays, 12:30-2pm Pacific Standard Time

For all the details, and to connect,  visit www.dezzadance.com

We hope everyone is keeping well and staying healthy.

Our programming is currently postponed, and we will keep you posted as the situation develops.  For up to date information about City of Vancouver facility closures and other City COVID-19 information, visit the City of Vancouver website.

In the meantime, for local friends, here are links to our local health authorities for current  COVID-19 information:

For seniors needing assistance, or to volunteer to assist seniors, call 2-1-1, or visit Safe Seniors, Strong Communities at bc211’s website.

Be well everyone,

The Arts & Health Team