Seniors Directory 2025 by Tri-City News

SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 2025

Your Best Years Begin Here

Wake up to a life you’ve dreamed of, in a neighbourhood you love.

Wake up to a life you’ve dreamed of, in a neighbourhood you love. Our residents are happier and healthier thanks to our active, connected and vibrant lifestyle in some of the best locations around BC. Enjoy incredible food – chef-prepared meals based on seasonal fare and comforting favourites that tantalize the palate.

Thrive under the care of our wellness teams, with lively social experiences, fitness classes, themed festivities, fun local excursions and 24/7 safety and security. There truly is something for everyone at PARC. Embrace a fresh and healthy outlook. We’ve got everything you need to live your best life.

parcliving.ca/bestyears

Get in touch today to book a personalized tour. Call Erin & Wendy at 604.526.2248.

It’s time to put you first

At Aspira we offer personalized retirement plans that will help you to stay active, inspired, and comfortable on your terms. A warm and vibrant community of like-minded peers awaits, so come in and view our stylish Independent Living and Assisted Living suites today.

While you’re there why not get a feel for our signature programs? Led by our executive chefs, Nourish by Aspira offers fresh, healthy delicious meals with a variety of choices for all courses. With Active by Aspira you can keep the pep in your step with fitness classes at your comfort level. Explore by Aspira allows to engage in a wide range of activities and enjoy an array of experiences. So, if you’re tired of chores ruling your retirement or you feel like you have no time for the people and things you love, then we have a plan for you. It’s time for Plan A, it’s time for Aspira.

We’re very pleased to have once again worked with our advertisers and editorial team to create our annual health and wellness guide for seniors. In these pages, you’ll find a wealth of information aimed at serving the needs of seniors here in the Tri-cities, including engaging articles, community contacts, a directory of local organizations and resources, and much more. We are confident, this 2025 edition of As We Age will serve readers well by shedding light on ways for those at or nearing retirement age to achieve and maintain good health and community connection, further their education and gain awareness of activities, clubs and organizations in their neighbourhoods.

Thanks for taking the time to read our publication. We’d be very happy to hear your comments on what you would like to see in future editions.

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GOVERNMENT

YOUR FEDERAL MPS

Ron McKinnon

MP Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam 101-3278 Westwood St., Port Coquitlam 604-927-1080 I ronmckinnon.libparl.ca

Bonita Zarrillo

MP Port Moody–Coquitlam 1116 Austin Ave., Coquitlam 604-664-9229 I bonitazarrillo.ndp.ca

GOVERNMENT SERVICES: FEDERAL

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

For information on income tax, RRSPs, TFSAs and other tax items.

1-800-267-6999 / canada.ca

Compassionate Care Benefit

This is a benefit that pays claimants who provide care or support to a gravely ill family member. canada.ca

CPP & OAS:

1-800-277-9914 / servicecanada.gc.ca / canada.ca

Disability Tax Credit

1-800-959-8281 / canada.ca

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

1-888-242-2100 / cic.gc.ca

Prisoner of War Benefits

1-866-522-2122 / veterans.gc.ca

Service Canada

Service Canada provides a single point of access to a wide range of government services and benefits.

100-2963 Glen Dr., Coquitlam

1-800-622-6232

TIPS – Tax Information Phone Service

1-800-267-6999 / canada.ca

Veterans Affairs Canada

1-866-522-2122 / veterans.gc.ca

YOUR PROVINCIAL MLAS

Jennifer Blatherwick

MLA Coquitlam–Maillardville 102-1108 Austin Ave., Coquitlam 604-933-2001 / bcndpcaucus.ca/mla/ jennifer-blatherwick

Mike Farnworth

MLA Port Coquitlam

107A-2748 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam 604-927-2088 / bcndpcaucus.ca/mla/ mike-farnworth/

Rick Glumac

MLA Port Moody–Burquitlam

2708 St. Johns St., Port Moody 604-936-8709 / bcndpcaucus.ca/mla/rickglumac

Jennifer Whiteside

MLA for New Westminster–Coquitlam 335 6th St., New Westminster 604-775-2101 / bcndpcaucus.ca/mla/ jennifer-whiteside

Jodie Wickens

MLA Coquitlam–Burke Mountain 510-2950 Glen Dr., Coquitlam 604-942-5020 / bcndpcaucus.ca/mla/ jodie-wickens

GOVERNMENT SERVICES: PROVINCIAL

BC Pharmacare

Pharmacare helps BC residents with the cost of eligible prescription drugs and certain medical supplies. 604-683-7151 / gov.bc.ca

SeniorsBC.ca

A government resource that offers information about programs and services for older adults, including advance care planning, elder abuse prevention, finances and housing. 1-800-663-7867

ServiceBC

This number will provide information on any Government of BC service or program. 604-660-2421 or 1-800-663-7867 / gov.bc.ca

Seniors Supplement

An automatic top-up to the federal payment for eligible individuals.

1-866-866-0800 gov.bc.ca

Vital Statistics Agency

Registers all births, marriages, deaths and name changes in B.C. It also maintains a wills registry. 1-888-876-1633 / gov.bc.ca

GOVERNMENTS: TRI-CITIES

CITY OF COQUITLAM

3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam coquitlam.ca / 604-927-3000

ENGINEERING EMERGENCIES: WATER, SEWER, ROADS

604-927-3500 / email epw@coquitlam.ca

ONLINE SERVICES DIRECTORY coquitlam.ca/9/How-Do-I

CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

2580 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam 604-927-5411 / portcoquitlam.ca

EMERGENCIES:

Fire/smoke, medical or police: 911

ENGINEERING EMERGENCIES: WATER, SEWER, ROADS 604-927-5496 / After hours: 604-927-3111

CITY OF PORT MOODY

100 Newport Dr., Port Moody 604-469-4500 / portmoody.ca

EMERGENCIES:

Fire/smoke, medical or police: 911

OPERATIONS OR PARKS EMERGENCIES: 604-469-4574

WILDLIFE — BC CONSERVATION OFFICER: 1-877-952-7277

BYLAW COMPLAINTS: 604-469-4541

HEALTH SERVICES

AUDIOLOGISTS/ HEARING SPECIALISTS

AAA Audio Labs Ltd. 105-137 Glacier St., Coquitlam 604-941-6276 / AAAudioLab.com

Beltone Hearing Care Center

378-3025 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam 604-283-4430 / beltonecan.com

Connect Hearing

304-2963 Glen Dr., Coquitlam 604-944-4595 I connecthearing.ca

RESOURCE DIRECTORY

Connect Hearing

1115 Austin Ave., Coquitlam 604-931-8484I / connecthearing.ca

Costco Hearing Centre

2370 Ottawa St., Port Coquitlam 604-552-3660

Costco.ca/hearing-aid-centre

Hear at Home Mobile Hearing Clinic 778-340-1101 I hearathome.ca

HearingLife

10-2773 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam 604-474-2038 / hearinglife.ca

Inlet Hearing

2320 Clarke St., Port Moody 604-939-1059 / inlethearing.ca

Network Hearing

204-2748 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam 604-552-4503 I networkhearing.ca

Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility

210-2755 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam 604-942-7397 / TTY 604-942-7380 wavefrontcentre.ca

CANCER SUPPORT

BC Cancer

BC Cancer’s mandate covers the full spectrum of cancer care from prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment, to research and education, to supportive and palliative care bccancer.ca

BC Cancer - Breast Screening

108-3242 Westwood St., Port Coquitlam 604-927-2130 bccancer.bc.ca/screening/breast

Shoppers Drug Mart (mobile visit) 3215 St Johns St., Port Moody 1-800-663-9203

Cancer Connection

Support from trained Cancer Connection volunteers with the Canadian Cancer Society is available to adults. 1-888-939-3333 / cancerconnection.ca

Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society

A non-profit group offering free rides to medical appointments for Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley residents battling cancer. 604-515-5400 / volunteercancerdrivers.ca

Tri-Cities

Prostate Cancer Support Group

An organization serving residents in the Tri-Cities and Ridge–Meadows who are newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. Sessions are free and confidential. 236-880-5972 or 604-464-2662 / tricitiesprostate.com

COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES

Fraser Health - Home Support Services

Home Health offers a variety of at-home and community programs and services depending upon your care needs and eligibility. To identify your most appropriate care options, Home Health professionals consider the needs related not only to your physical symptoms, but also to other dimensions of your life such as your emo-

RESOURCE DIRECTORY

tional well being and the support available through your family, friends and close community ties.

700-220 Brew St., Port Moody 604-777-7300 / fraserhealth.ca

Home Health Service Line: 1-855-412-2121

Older Adult Community Mental Health - Tri-Cities

For people over the age of 65 who are experiencing psychiatric symptoms such as memory decline, confusion and depression or other mental health symptoms that affect the person’s ability to manage their daily lives. Self-referrals accepted.

1-2232 Elgin Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-777-8400 / fraserhealth.ca

DENTURISTS/DENTAL SERVICES

Anderson Prasad Denture Clinic

470-3025 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam

604-942-6722 I andersondenture.ca

Brite Smile Dentures

3212 Jervis St., Port Coquitlam

604-724-0031 I denturist.health

Burke Mountain Denture Clinic

2107-2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam 604-944-4910 burkemountaindentureclinic.com

Mobile Denture Care

778-999-7929 / mobiledenturecare.ca

New West Dentureworks

522 Seventh St #270, New Westminster 604-553-1222

Nova Denture Center

101-1112 Austin Ave., Coquitlam 604-937-0224 I novadenturecenter.com

Port Coquitlam Denture Clinic

3-1471 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-464-7779

portcoquitlamdentureclinic.com

The Grove Dentistry

2961 Cambridge St Unit #1160, Port Coquitlam 604-941-2211

ComForCare Home Care of Tri-cities, Burnaby and Maple Ridge

• Personal Care

• Transportation

• Medication Reminders

• Dementia Care

Westwood Denture Clinic

169-3000 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam 604-468-4867 / westwooddentureclinic.com

HOME SUPPORT SERVICES

HOME SUPPORT

Aging My Way Homecare

Provides compassionate one-on-one care in the comfort of your home.

301-2227 St. Johns St., Port Moody 604-290-8331 / agingmywayhomecare.ca

Big Hearts Homecare

Personal care, meals and companionship. 2982 Cliffrose Cres., Coquitlam 604-493-2045 or 1-855-902-CARE bigheartshomecare.ca

ComForCare Home Care

Providing in-home care, short term and respite care, dementia care, 24 hour home care services and more

118-3030 Lincoln Ave., Coquitlam 877-435-1644 / comforcare.ca

ULTIMATE PEACE OF MIND

A seamless, stress-free home selling experience

Lisa specializes in assisting home sellers transition through the rightsizing journey.

• Family Respite

• Fall Prevention Services include:

• Meal Preparation

• Light Housekeeping

Choose ComForCare Home Care to live your best life possible. Call for a free in-home consultation.

Her Dedicated Moving Concierge service provides personalized guidance and industry expertise with trusted Downsizing Network: declutter specialists, legal referral (POA / Estate) , movers, and more.

comforcare.ca/british-columbia/coquitlam-tri-cities coquitlam@comforcare.ca

“ I have made a positive impact on my family, and I want to continue this with others.”

~ Negar, Owner/Operator

There aren't enough good words to describe what a wonderful realtor and incredible person Lisa is. She worked tirelessly to find me the perfect place, one I thought couldn't possible exist, patiently led me through all the processes of buying and moving and compassionately helped me through one of the most difficult times of my life. Anyone looking to buy or sell couldn't do better than to contact Lisa

Our Dedicated Team Provides Personalized Care To Support Your Hearing Challenges

Inlet Hearing, your trusted locally owned hearing clinic located at 2320 Clark St. in Port Moody, stands as a beacon of compassionate, client centred care in audiology.

As a locally-owned and privately-operated hearing clinic, we take pride in fostering a welcoming environment where every individual feels valued, heard, and understood.

At Inlet Hearing, we recognize that hearing is essential for communication and connection. Hearing challenges can significantly affect one’s quality of life and relationships. That’s why our dedicated team provides personalized care tailored to the unique needs of each person who walks through our door, supporting them from the very first appointment onward.

We offer a wide range of services for your various hearing needs:

Comprehensive Hearing Assessments: Our registered hearing professionals conduct thorough evaluations to accurately identify each client’s type and degree of

hearing loss, using advanced diagnostic tools.

Custom Hearing Aids: We provide a diverse selection of state-of-the-art hearing aids because we understand that everyone’s hearing loss is different. Our team collaborates with clients to find the perfect fit and style that suits their lifestyle.

Hearing Aid Fittings and Adjustments: After you select a hearing aid, we offer comprehensive fittings and adjustments to enhance your listening experience. Our goal is to ensure your hearing aid helps

you connect with the world around you.

Ongoing Support and Maintenance: Our relationship with clients doesn’t end here. We offer continuous support, including adjustments, repairs, and regular check-ups, ensuring your hearing aids function optimally.

Tinnitus Management: For those experiencing tinnitus, we provide tailored management strategies to alleviate discomfort.

We value the connections we establish with our clients. Our staff treats every-

If you or a loved one is facing hearing challenges, we invite you to reach out to us. Together, let’s embark on the journey toward better hearing and stronger connections with the world around you.

one at Inlet Hearing with utmost respect, understanding that trust and communication are vital in healthcare. We prioritize listening to each concern and answering questions with empathy and patience. Whether you’re seeking assistance for yourself or a loved one, our compassionate team is here to guide you through every step of the process. We take pride in fostering a warm, friendly atmosphere where our clients feel comfortable and at ease. Recognizing that hearing health is a personal journey, we are honored to play a role in supporting you.

WE’REPROUDTOSERVE ourcommunitywithpersonal, compassionatecare.AsyourDignityMemorial® professionals, we’rededicatedtohelpingfamiliescreateauniqueand meaningfulmemorialthattrulycelebratesthelifeitrepresents.

Proudlyservingourcommunityforover50years.

Prearrangements-call604-328-6079 preplanning@dignitymemorial.com

FOREST LAWN

Funeral Home and Cemetery 3789 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby ForestLawn-Burnaby.com (FH) 604-299-7720 (C) 604-299-7711

FORESTLAWN FuneralHomeandCemetery 3789RoyalOakAve, Burnaby ForestLawn-Burnaby.com (FH)604-299-7720 (C)604-299-7711

3789RoyalOakAve, Burnaby ForestLawn-Burnaby.com (FH)604-299-7720 (C)604-299-7711

OCEANVIEW FuneralHomeandCemetery 4000ImperialSt, Burnaby OceanViewFuneral.com 604-435-6688

OCEAN VIEW Funeral Home and Cemetery 4000 Imperial St, Burnaby OceanViewFuneral.com 604-435-6688 BELL & BURNABY Funeral Chapel 4276 Hastings St, Burnaby BellBurnaby.com 604-298-2525

4000ImperialSt, Burnaby OceanViewFuneral.com 604-435-6688

RESOURCE DIRECTORY

Driving Miss Daisy

A business that offers home care, support and transportation, from accompanying people to medical appointments to grocery shopping.

1-877-613-2479 / drivingmissdaisy.ca

Ethical Care at Home

Providing an experienced team of professionals including registered nurses who offer around-the-clock home care services. 211-3030 Lincoln Ave., Coquitlam 778-903-5683 / ethicalcarehome.ca

Golden Age Home Support

201 Cayer St., Coquitlam 604-862-3071

Helping Hands & Heart Care Services

Providing care from 2 hours to 24 hours a day – every day or once a month 604-785-5355 / handsandheart.ca

Hero Home Care

Experienced nurse care managers will work with you and your family to develop a personalized home care solution 1-888-988-9913 / herohomecare.ca

Home Instead

Offering friendly, responsive services in your neighbourhood.

604-552-3324 / homeinstead.ca/location/3003

Just Like Family Home Care

Offering personalized, caring senior home care in the Tri-Cities.

778-244-7742 / justlikefamily.ca/tri-cities

My Care Matters

Offering personalized care services

778-608-4255 / mycarematters.ca

Nested Roots Senior Support

Providing compassionate and professional non-medical services to Tri-Cities seniors. 604-842-4485 / nestedroots.ca

Nurse Next Door

This service provides 24/7 home care. 604-553-3330 / nursenextdoor.com

Pinnacle Home Care Services

Providing home healthcare services for seniors.

318-552 Clarke Rd., Coquitlam 604-552-2041 / pinnaclecare.ca

Prohealth Home Support

A team of caregivers and domestic helpers providing comprehensive services. 304-312 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam 604-401-5836 / prohealthcarebc.ca

Qualicare Home Care

Caregivers, homemakers, companions, nurses, errands and appointment accompaniment are available. All services are provided with oversight from a nurse manager and unique 360 approach. Flexible care options for AM/PM care, short or long term, 24/7 care, dementia, ALS, Parkinson’s, MS, palliative care and more. 301-2580 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam 778-200-2332 / qualicare.com

Safe Care Home Support

Safe Care Home Support offers many home support services including respite for family caregivers, in-home care, palliative care, Alzheimer’s/dementia care and much more.

211-3030 Lincoln Ave., Coquitlam 604-945-5005 / safecarehomesupport.ca

Tri-City Spring HOMESHOW

RESOURCE DIRECTORY

Time Well Spent Senior Wellness

A service providing seniors with in-home exercise and social activities.

778-984-7144 / timewellspentbc.com

HEALTH & SUPPORT SERVICES

8-1-1

8-1-1 is a free-of-charge provincial health information and advice phone line in B.C. The phone line is operated by HealthLink BC, which is part of the Ministry of Health.

8-1-1 For hard of hearing:

1-866-889-4700

Alzheimer Society of BC

604-681-6530 / alzheimer.ca/bc

Arthritis Line

1-800-321-1433 / arthritis.ca

Balance & Dizziness Canada

Supporting, inspiring and educating people affected by balance and dizziness disorders. balanceanddizziness.org

RichmondClinicalTrials(RCT)isan innovativeclinicofferingresearch opportunitiesforindividualswith memoryloss,Alzheimer’sdisease, chronicobstructivepulmonary disease(COPD),Lupusand distalsensorypolyneuropathy andmore.

BC211

Dial or text 2-1-1 to find help for all of life’s challenges. 211 is free, confidential and available in more than 240 languages and dialects 24/7. 211 / bc.211.ca

Canadian Mental Health Assoc.

Free mental health program with the support of a telephone coach. 310-6789 (no area code) / bc.cmha.ca

Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)

CNIB works with people experiencing any degree of low vision.

1-800-563-2642 / cnib.ca

Council of Senior Citizens

Organizations of BC (COSCO)

COSCO is an advocacy group committed to seniors’ concerns.

604-630-4201 / coscobc.org

Crossroads Hospice Society

Physicians, nurses and volunteers offer end-of-life care for patients and their families through the Port Moody hospice centre. 604-945-0606 / crossroadshospice.org

Diabetes Canada

This resource provides steps to live a healthy life, including a BMI calculator, recipes and blood sugar management. 1-800-226-8464 / diabetes.ca

Diabetes Education Centre

This centre provides information on lifestyle issues, how to manage diet and how and when to monitor blood glucose levels at home.

602-205 Newport Dr., Port Moody 604-949-7771 / fraserhealth.ca

Dietitian Services

Specializing in nutritional information. Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 8-1-1

First Link Dementia Helpline

1-800-936-6033

Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation

Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation’s primary purpose is to raise funds and awareness to improve the health of the community through donations to Eagle Ridge Hospital. 604-469-3128 / erhf.ca

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•SaraEftekhar: Sub-Investigatorwitharichbackgroundinprimarycare,urgentcare,andwomen’shealth. FormerClinicalResearchNurseattheUniversityofBritishColumbia,shenowservesasaVancouver councilorforNNPBC,advocatingforexpandedresearchrolesfornursepractitionersandfocusingon diversity,equity,andinclusion.

•AdrienneLam: ClinicSupervisorwithadegreeinBiochemistryandMolecularBiology.AsanInternational MedicalGraduate,hercomprehensiveacademicandclinicalbackgroundenhancesherroleinexpanding researchoutreachthroughouttheLowerMainland.

OurexperiencedanddynamicteamatRCTiscontinuallygrowingandisexcitedtosupportyouonyourhealth journeythroughresearchopportunities.Ifyouwouldliketolearnmoreaboutourmemoryclinic,current studies,orjoinourdatabaseforfutureresearch,pleasecontactusatthenumberprovidedabove.

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RESOURCE DIRECTORY

First Link Dementia Helpline

1-800-936-6033

Forest Lawn Funeral home

3789 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby 604-299-7720

MedicAlert Safe & Found Program

This is a nationwide program designed to help identify a person with dementia who is lost and assist in their safe return home. 1-800-668-1507 / medicalert.ca

Osteoporosis Canada

1-800-463-6842 / osteoporosis.ca

Pain BC

The Pain Support Line offers free information, emotional support and resource assistance to empower people living with pain and their loved ones to improve well-being and advocate for themselves. Pain Support and Wellness Groups offer an opportunity for people living with persistent pain to meet regularly online and build a community of support while learning about pain, pain management and coping strategies.

1-844-430-0818 / painbc.ca

Parkinson Society

This group offers support and services. 604-662-3240 / parkinson.bc.ca

Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program

Provides equipment and support to help individuals in the community who use assisted ventilation live well in their own home. Services include community discharge planning, respiratory therapist services, peer support, education and family support, biomedical engineering services, and 24-hour client support line

Toll free: 1-866-326-1245 (24 hours) bcits.org

Route65.ca

Developed by BC Care Providers Association. This free resource is designed to help the public navigate B.C.’s seniors living, wellness, and care continuum. The platform features a provincial directory of independent living, assisted living, long-term care, and home care options, along with wayfinding tools and educational resources to support system navigation and accessing services.

Phone (toll-free): 1-877-955-6565

Email: info@route65.ca/ www.route65.ca

Seniors First BC

A charitable society that provides information, legal advocacy, support and referrals to older adults across B.C. who are dealing with issues affecting their well-being, as well as those who care for them. 1-866-437-1940 / seniorsfirstbc.ca

Seniors Professional Services

1-800-835-4043 / seniorsprofessionalservices.ca

SHARE Family and Community Services

3020 Lincoln Ave., Coquitlam

SHARE’s programs and initiatives for seniors are growing each year, as the need for services and supports for our community elders increases. The supports include Better at Home to assist seniors living independently in their own homes, adult substance use services, urgent access to mental health support, general counselling, English practice groups, legal advocacy support and many groups full of activities, community connection opportunities and supports for aging.

604-540-9161 / sharesociety.ca

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Tri-Cities Community Response Network

The Community Response Network is made up of a diverse group of concerned community members, community agencies, local businesses, government agencies, professionals and others who come together to create a coordinated community response to abuse, neglect and self-neglect in vulnerable adults. bccrns.ca / info@bccrns.ca

Tri-Cities Seniors’ Action Society

To educate, engage, inform, and mobilize Tri-Cities seniors and decision-makers.

604-949-0599 / facebook.com/tricitiesseniors

Tri-City Transitions Society

402-2071 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam

Tri-City Transitions supports all individuals who have experienced domestic violence and offers women and children a safe, secure place to rest, rejuvenate and rebuild their lives.

604-941-7111 / tricitytransitions.com

VictimLinkBC

This is a toll-free confidential phone service available 24 hours, seven days a week providing information, referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family violence. It is available in 150 languages.

1-800-563-0808 / victimlinkbc.ca

Hard of hearing TTY 604-875-0885

MEAL PROGRAMS

Better Meals

This is a healthy foods service provider that prepares and delivers delicious meals to your door. Extensive experience in preparing food for the elderly with input it from qualified dieticians.

604-299-1877 / bettermeals.ca

Coquitlam Meaningful Meals for Seniors

A referral-based program for eligible seniors who are socially isolated and and vulnerable to City of Coquitlam programs, services and leisure opportunities.

604-927-6076 / coquitlam.ca

SHARE food bank

The SHARE food bank provides direct food support to supplement the diets of hundreds of individuals and families each week in the Tri-Cities.

Eligibility for assistance includes those working, receiving income assistance, pensions or employment insurance and must be residents of the Tri-Cities, Anmore or Belcarra. SHARE Family and Community Services hampers are distributed between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at three locations in the TriCities:

COQUITLAM

Hillside Church, 1393 Austin Ave.

PORT COQUITLAM

Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave.

RESOURCE DIRECTORY

PORT MOODY

SHARE Family and Community Services, 2615 Clarke St.

604-540-9161 / sharesociety.ca

Meals on Wheels

POCOMO Meals on Wheels is a service providing home delivery of nutritional meals using a network of volunteer drivers to residents of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody who are unable to shop, prepare or cook meals. 604-942–7506 / pocomomealsonwheels.com

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

BC MEDEQUIP

265 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam 604-888-8811 / bcmedequip.com

Canadian Red Cross

Offering short-term loans.

104-1776 Broadway St., Port Coquitlam 604-944-9042 I redcross.ca

Evolution Technologies Inc.

2530 Davies Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-472-0200 / evolutionwalker.ca

Lifecare Medical Ltd.

130-3030 Lincoln Ave., Coquitlam 604-941-5433 I lifecare1.ca

Lighthouse Medical

3-91 Golden Dr., Coquitlam 1-866-609-6827 / lighthousemedicalltd.com

National Seating & Mobility

114-1533 Broadway St., Port Coquitlam 604-944-9644 I nsm-seating.com

Paris everyBODY

114-3200 Westwood St., Port Coquitlam 604-942-4938 I pariseverybody.com

Scooter City

65 Clipper St., Coquitlam 604-540-6373 / scootercity.ca

Tri-City Home Medical Equipment

1110-1368 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-945-0980 / tricityhomemedicalequipment.com

MEDICAL LABS

COQUITLAM

LifeLabs Medical

313-1194 Lansdowne Dr. 208-3001 Gordon Ave. 106-1015 Austin Ave., Suite R-435 North Rd

RESOURCE

PORT COQUITLAM

LifeLabs Medical

7-2185 Wilson Ave., 115-1465 Salisbury Ave. PORT MOODY

LifeLabs Medical 101-2624 St. Johns St. lifelabs.com

X-RAY LABS

MedRay Imaging

100-3001 Gordon Ave, Coquitlam 604-941-7611 / medrayimaging.com

West Coast Medical Imaging 105-511 Clarke Rd., Coquitlam 604-937-5588 westcoastmedicalimaging.com

OPTICIANS & OPTOMETRISTS

COQUITLAM

Austin Heights Optometry Clinic 117-1001 Austin Ave., Coquitlam 604-936-2400 austinheightsoptometry.com

Bailey Nelson 2340-2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam 236-947-0106 / baileynelson.com

Best Price Optical

1130 Austin Ave., Coquitlam 604-492-1088

Beyond Basic Eyewear Optical 1052D Austin Ave., Coquitlam 604-926-9969 / beyondbasiceyewear.ca

Como Lake Optical

136-1960 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam 604-931-7133

Coquitlam Optometry Centre 5-2991 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam 604-942-5121 / coquitlamoptometry.com

Eyewear Outlet Optical 202-1194 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam 604-474-4949 / provisioneyewearoptical. ca

Fraser Valley Cataract & Laser 104-1196 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam 604-474-3937 / fvcl.ca

In-Look Optical

2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam 604-941-9931 / inlookoptical.ca

Iris Optometrists and Opticians 107-2985 Northern Ave., Coquitlam 604-464-7726 / iris.ca

Just Vision Optical

1046B Austin Ave., Coquitlam 604-492-1772 / justvision.ca

LensCrafters

2500-2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam 604-468-4468 I lenscrafters.ca

Pearle Vision

2834 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam 604-464-1822 / pearlvision.ca

Specsavers Coquitlam Centre 1220-2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam 604-942-3273 / specsavers.ca

Theodore & Pringle

Inside Real Canadian Superstore 3000 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam

604-468-6733

1301 Lougheed Hwy. 604-520-8337 theodoreandpringle.ca

Total Eye Care Centre Optometry

112-2922 Glen Dr., Coquitlam 778-285-6972 I totaleyecarecentre.com

Unique Eyewear 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam 604-464-9648

Vancouver Optical 220-329 North Rd., Coquitlam 604-937-0003

Westwood Eye Doctors

101-1120 Westwood St., Coquitlam 604-464-3843 / westwoodeyedocs.com

XO Optix Vision Care

280-1175 Johnston St., Coquitlam

604-941-5686 I xooptix.ca

PORT COQUITLAM

Boda Optical

102-1125 Nicola Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-475-7008 / bodaoptical.com

Burke Mountain Optometry 104-3377 Coast Meridian Rd., Port Coquitlam 604-941-9338 burkemountainoptometry.com

Fremont Eye Centre 130-863 Village Dr., Port Coquitlam 604-475-3310 / fremonteyecentre.com

New Trend Optical

2550B Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam 604-942-9300 / newtrendoptical.ca

PoCo Vision Care Optometry

2-2185 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-942-4212 / pocovisioncare.com

Coquitlam Recreation A Safe Place to Connect

Coquitlam Recreation

A Safe Place to Connect

Connect

A Safe Place to Connect

Coquitlam has accessible, adult-oriented community centres with drop-in and registered program options to suit your interests.

fitness · cooking · music lessons · on-site café · live music · sports · social clubs · and more

•Scan the QR code to view what's happening for adults 50 Plus

•Visit coquitlam.ca/registration to find programs

Shaughnessy Optometry

B218-2099 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam

604-552-2085 / drlarrychow.weebly.com

The Eye Opener Optical

2755 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam

604-464-1344 / theeyeopeneroptical.com

Vision West Doctors of Optometry

3000 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam

604-468-6733 / visionwesteyecare.ca

PORT MOODY

Port Moody Eye Care Centre

221 Ioco Rd., Port Moody 604-469-8428 / eyes.bc.ca

Seemore Optical

264 Newport Dr., Port Moody 604-461-8989

Suter Brook Optometry Clinic

3-101 Morrisey Rd., Port Moody

778-355-8222 suterbrookoptometry.com

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•Visit coquitlam.ca/registration to find programs

•Call 604-927-4386

•Visit coquitlam.ca/registration to find programs

•Call 604-927-4386

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Tips to help seniors travel safely

Travel was once a key component of the picture working professionals created of their ideal retirements. While the COVID-19 pandemic put many retirement travel plans on hold in recent years, jetting off to distant locales is once again on retirees’ radars.

A 2022 survey from AARP found that individuals 50 and over were poised to not only get back on the road, but also spend significantly more money on travel. Prior to the pandemic, Americans 50 and over spent $7,314 annually on travel, according to data from AARP. By spring 2022, individuals in that same age bracket indicated a readiness to spend $8,369 on travel.

Eagerness to get back on the road, in the air or on the high seas could make it easy to overlook some principles of safe travel. However, such an oversight could lead to complications that could make it hard to enjoy time away from home. The following tips can reduce the likelihood that seniors encounter trouble while traveling.

• Determine if any health issues are affecting your desired destinations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a website devoted to travel vaccines (cdc.gov/travel/page/ travel-vaccines), and that page can be an invaluable resource for individuals planning a vacation. What’s more, the CDC even provides a specific list of destinations and the latest travel health notices for each of those nations. That list, accessible at cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list can help seniors determine if there are any health-related safety issues in countries they hope to visit.

• Speak to your physician . A pre-trip consultation with a physician can uncover any issues that might arise while you’re away. Such issues may be easily managed for domestic travelers who are not planning to visit any especially remote locations, but they will not nec -

essarily be as easily navigated when traveling overseas. Physicians can recommend certain vaccinations or measures to ensure your health while away. In addition, a pre-trip doctor visit is a great time to refill prescriptions that you will need while you’re away.

• Take financial precautions as well . Of course, not all travel-related concerns are medical. Finances also require some pre-trip attention. Inflation has caused a sharp spike in the price of various commodities since the start of 2022, so travelers should study up on the cost of food and attractions at their destination to ensure they have enough money to enjoy themselves. Baggage costs have risen significantly in recent years, so seniors traveling on a budget may want to pack less and do laundry while traveling in an effort to save money. In addition, the unpredictable nature of travel since the onset of the pandemic has underscored the utility of travel insurance. Seniors can look into travel insurance that could reimburse them in the case of delays or cancellations.

• Privately share your itinerary. Prior to departing, share your itinerary with friends and family. Avoid sharing the itinerary on social media platforms, which can make you a target for criminals at home and at your destination. The itinerary should include where you’re staying, the dates you’re visiting certain locations and the dates of activities you’ll be engaging in on your trip.

Seniors rediscovering the joy of traveling can take various measures to make their trips more safe.

RESOURCE DIRECTORY

HOME DELIVERY SERVICES

GROCERY DELIVERY

Dairyland Home Service 1-877-341-8700 / morethanmilk.ca

Freshmart PoCo

2535 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam 604-942-6126

IGA shop.igabc.com/coquitlam Safeway safeway.ca

Save-On-Foods saveonfoods.com

Real Canadian Superstore realcanadiansuperstore.ca

T&T Supermarket tntsupermarket.com

Thrifty Foods

170 Brew St., Port Moody 1-800-667-8280 / thriftyfoods.com/sendial

Other grocery stores may offer delivery through Door Dash, Instacart and Uber Eats

PHARMACY DELIVERY

Costco Pharmacy

2370 Ottawa St., Port Coquitlam

Offers online prescription service by mail. 604-552-2298 / costcopharmacy.ca

Glen Pharmacy

208-1175 Johnson St., Coquitlam 604-944-5500 / glenpharmacy.ca

Inlet Pharmacy

50 ElectronicAve, Port Moody 604-937-2818 / Inlet pharmacy.ca

London Drugs (Coquitlam Centre) 1030-2929 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam 604-464-3322 / Londondrugs.com

Med-X Pharmacy

7-1449 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-774-6504

Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy 53-2991 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam 604-468-4711 / medicineshoppe.ca

Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy 1146-1470 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-554-0950 / medicineshoppe.ca

Oxford Pharmacy

3190-1971 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam 604-945-9591 / oxfordpharmacies.ca

Pharmasave

2525 St. Johns St., Port Moody 604-936-2273 / pharmasave.com/port-moody-st-johns

Pharmasave

3295 Coast Meridian Rd., Port Coquitlam 604-942-9813 / pharmasavepoco.com

Pharmasave

100-2255 Elgin Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-942-7117 / pharmasavepoco.com

Pinetree Pharmacy

103-3007 Glen Dr., Coquitlam 604-474-4977 / pinetreepharmacy.com

Let someone else worry about shopping for groceries and cleaning the eavestroughs. Trade your to-do list for the freedom of our all-inclusive lifestyle. Do what you love best, we’ll take care of the rest. Call 604.364.7156 for more information.

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RESOURCE DIRECTORY

Rexall

108-1015 Austin Ave., Coquitlam 604-937-3122 / rexall.ca

Shoppers Drug Mart

3215 St. Johns St., Port Moody

604-461-4030 / shoppersdrugmart.ca

Shoppers Drug Mart

250-221 Ioco Rd., Port Moody 604-461-1541 / shoppersdrugmart.ca

Thrifty Foods Pharmacy

170 Brew St., Port Moody 604-949-4253 / thriftyfoods.com

Town Centre Pharmacy

130-1153 The High St., Coquitlam 604-475-8508 / facebook.com/ coquitlampharmac

HOUSING SUPPORTS

HOUSING

43 HOUSING

This is the sister housing to SHARE Family and Community Services. 43 Housing operates 288 units of social housing at five locations in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. This housing is for families, people 55+ and adults with disabilities who can live independently and who have limited incomes.

604-433-2218 / sharesociety. ca/43housing

Affordable Housing

This society provides rental housing for low- and moderate-income seniors.

604-433-2218 / affordablehousingsocieties.ca

BC Housing

Independent Living BC is a subsidized, assisted-living program that provides housing with support services to eligible seniors and people with disabilities. 1-800-257-7756 / bchousing.org

Cooperative Housing Federation of BC

Members own the cooperative housing development collectively and pay a monthly housing charge for units from the cooperative. An initial share must be purchased. 604-879-5111 / chf.bc.ca

Home Accessibility Tax Credit (federal)

You can claim an amount for eligible expenses for a qualifying renovation of an eligible dwelling. canada.ca

Home Adaptations for Independence

The Home Adaptations for Independence Program provides financial assistance to eligible low-income households to complete home adaptations for independent living.

604-433-2218 bchousing.org/housing-assistance/BCRAHA

Our team of notaries and support staff is dedicated to providing you with the best service possible. We understand the importance of your legal documents and we take great care to ensure that they are handled with the utmost care and attention to detail. Let us help you with all your notary needs!

Bart Aldrich NOTARY CORPORATION

Homeowner Grant for Seniors

(provincial)

The homeowner grant reduces the amount of property taxes you pay each year on your principal residence.

1-888-355-2700 / gov.bc.ca

Home Renovation Tax Credit for Seniors

This is a provincial refundable personal income tax credit to assist with the cost of permanent home modifications that improve accessibility. gov.bc.ca

Property Tax Deferment

If you are over 55, a surviving spouse or a person with disabilities, you can arrange not to pay your taxes until your property ceases to be your principal place of residence. You must have and maintain equity in the home. Interest is charged annually on the amount deferred. Applications submitted online through eTaxBC.

1-888-355-2700 / gov.bc.ca

Red Door Housing Society

This society provides affordable rental housing with units for older singles and tenants who require wheelchair accessibility.

604-431-9225 / reddoorhousing.ca

Residential Tenancy Branch

A provincial government agency that provides information to landlords and tenants about their rights and responsibilities. The branch also helps to resolve disputes related to tenancy, such as claims for damages to premises, return of security deposits or disputing an eviction notice.

604-660-1020 / gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies

Snow Angels

The Snow Angel program attempts to unite people who need help clearing their adjacent city sidewalks of snow, with volunteers from the community.

604-927-6076 / coquitlam.ca

Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre

TRAC’s purpose is to promote the legal protection of residential tenants across BC by providing information, education, support and research on residential tenancy matters.

1-800-665-1185 / tenants.bc.ca

ASSISTED LIVING & RESIDENTIAL CARE

These services provide subsidized residential care for adults who can no longer live safely or independently at home due to their need for 24-hour nursing supervision in a secure environment. Assisted living is personal care and hospitality services for adults who can live independently. Residents live in apartment units furnished with their own furniture and belongings. They maintain a great deal of independence and privacy, while being supported with services.

Belvedere Care Centre

739 Alderson Ave., Coquitlam 604-939-5910 / belvederebc.com

Discover Parkwood Manor: Retirement Living Like No Other

Nestled on three and a half acres of lush parkland, Parkwood Manor offers a serene setting and a vibrant, active lifestyle. Enjoy doing the things you love with us and your fellow residents!

604-941-7651 today to book a tour and lunch on us.

RESOURCE DIRECTORY

Cartier House Care Centre

1419 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam 604-939-4654 / parkplaceseniorsliving.com

Dufferin Care Centre

1131 Dufferin St., Coquitlam 604-552-1166 / retirementconcepts.com

Eagle Ridge Manor

475 Guildford Way, Port Moody 604-461-2022 / fraserhealth.ca

Foyer Maillard

1010 Alderson Ave., Coquitlam 604-937-5578 / foyermaillard.ca

Hawthorne Seniors Care Community

2111 Hawthorne Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-941-4051 / hawthornecare.com

Lakeshore Care Centre

657 Gatensbury St., Coquitlam 604-939-9277 / tcgcare.com

Nicola Lodge

2240 Hawkins St., Port Coquitlam 604-945-0058 / siennaliving.ca

Shaughnessy Care Centre

2250 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam 604-468-4856 / parkplaceseniorsliving.com

The Wesbrooke 12000 190A St, Pitt Meadows 604-460-7006 / thewesbrooke.com

The Madison Care Centre

1399 Foster Ave., Coquitlam 604-936-9231 / tcgcare.com

RETIREMENT RESIDENCES & INDEPENDENT LIVING

Astoria Retirement Living

2245 Kelly Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-944-2341 / aspiralife.ca

Blue Mountain Senior Housing Society

440 Blue Mountain St., Coquitlam 604-931-7844

Bria Communities

All inclusive senior living 1-844-969-2742 / briacommunities.ca

Earl Haig Retirement Residence

1800 Austin Ave., Coquitlam 604-229-1726 / ehrr.ca

L.J. Christmas Manor 560 Austin Ave., Coquitlam 604-936-8122 / ljchristmasmanor.com

Mayfair Terrace Retirement Living 2267 Kelly Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-552-5552 / aspiralife.ca

Mulberry Parc

230 Acorn Ave, Burnaby 604-526-2248 / parcliving.ca

Port Moody Legion Manor 2909 Hope St., Port Moody 604-461-9044

Parkwood Manor 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam 604-941-7651 / venviliving.com

Residences at Belvedere

750 Delestre Ave., Coquitlam 604-939-1930 / belvederebc.com

Dayprogramoptionthatfocusesonorganizedcognitive stimulatingactivitiesinagroupsettingtoreduce isolationforolderadultswithmildtomoderatecognitive impairment.Atthesametime,thisprogramassists caregiverswithrespiteandofferscaregiverssupport.

RESOURCE DIRECTORY

RJ Kent: The Residences

2675 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam 778-285-5554 / rj-kent.com

Seton Villa

3755 McGill St, Burnaby 604-291-0607 / setonvilla.com

Shaughnessy Care Centre

2250 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-468-4856 / parkplaceseniorsliving.com

The Derby Manor 8601 16th Ave, Burnaby, 604-529-1019

LEGAL SUPPORT

LEGAL

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

This is the central agency in Canada that collects information and criminal intelligence on such matters as mass marketing fraud; advance fee fraud (e.g., West African letters); internet fraud; and identification theft complaints.

1-888-495-8501 / antifraudcentre.ca

Imagine…

Legal Aid BC

2620 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam

Providing information, advice and representation for a range of free services. 604-408-2172 / legalaid.bc.ca

Office of the Ombudsperson

An independent statutory office of the provincial legislature, the Office of the Ombudsperson impartially investigates individual complaints about unfair administrative actions.

1-800-567-3247 / bcombudsperson.ca

Office of the Seniors Advocate

Open Monday to Friday, 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m.

The Office of the Seniors Advocate monitors and analyzes seniors’ services and issues in BC and makes recommendations to government and service providers to address systemic issues.

1-877-952-3181 / seniorsadvocatebc.ca

Peoples Law School

People’s Law School is a non-profit society in BC, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. It provides free education and information.

604-331-5400 / peopleslawschool.ca

Public Guardian and Trustee

The Public Guardian and Trustee is a corporation established under the Public Guardian and Trustee Act with a unique statutory role to protect the interests of British Columbians who lack legal capacity to protect their own interests.

604-660-4444 / trustee.bc.ca

Seniors First BC

A charitable society that provides information, legal advocacy, support and referrals to older adults across B.C. who are dealing with issues affecting their well being, as well as those who care for them.

seniorsfirstbc.ca

RECREATION & LEISURE

COQUITLAM PUBLIC LIBRARIES

COQUITLAM: CITY CENTRE BRANCH

1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam 604-554-7323 / coqlibrary.ca

RESOURCE

COQUITLAM: POIRIER BRANCH

575 Poirier St., Coquitlam 604-554-7323 / coqlibrary.ca

HOME DELIVERY

The Coquitlam Public Library provides free delivery and pick up of library materials to Coquitlam residents age 60 and older who cannot visit the library in person.

PRESERVE MEMORIES

Book a session in the Poirier branch’s digitization station to convert photos, slides and home movies to digital format.

MOVIES AND BOOKS

Coquitlam Public Library offers streaming movies and movies on DVD as well as popular reading in a variety of formats including regular and large print, CD and MP3, eBook and audiobook.

AUDIOBOOKS

The Poirier branch has a collection of audiobooks exclusively for people who cannot read regular print material due to visual or physical challenges.

PORT COQUITLAM PUBLIC LIBRARIES

TERRY FOX LIBRARY

2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-927-7999 / fvrl.ca

LIBRARY FOR YOU

Can’t get to the library? We come to you! Library For You provides accessibility services to people who are unable to access the library due to illness or disability. Find the right service for you.

Phone: 1-888-668-4141 extension 7076

Email: libraryforyou@fvrl.bc.ca

PORT MOODY PUBLIC LIBRARIES

PORT MOODY PUBLIC LIBRARY

100 Newport Dr. 604-469-4575 I portmoodylibrary.ca

TALKING BOOK CLUB

This club meets the first Friday of every month between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This is a talking book club for people with visual or print disabilities. 604-469-4637

CENTRE FOR EQUITABLE LIBRARY ACCESS

CELA has taken over literary services previously provided by CNIB. Coquitlam residents with visual challenges receive MP3 audiobooks, accessible eBooks and Braille delivered to their homes by mail. celalibrary.ca

ACTIVITY & RECREATION CENTRES

Centennial Activity Centre

578 Poirier St., Coquitlam 604-927-6090 / coquitlam.ca

City Centre Aquatic Complex

1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam 604-927-6999 / coquitlam.ca

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RESOURCE DIRECTORY

Dogwood Pavilion

1655 Winslow St., Coquitlam

A social recreation centre for adults 50 years or better to get together, make new friends and enjoy a variety of leisure activities. The pavilion is operated by the City of Coquitlam Parks, Recreation and Culture Department. It also has a fully equipped woodworking shop, snooker room, lapidary workshop, computer lab, lounge and library. 604-927-6098 / coquitlam.ca/dogwood

Glen Pine Pavilion

1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam

604-927-6940 / coquitlam.ca/glenpine

Hyde Creek Recreation Centre

1379 Laurier Ave., Port Coquitlam

604-927-7529 portcoquitlam.ca/recreation

Kyle Centre

125 Kyle St., Port Moody

604-469-4561 / portmoody.ca

Maillardville Community Centre

1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam

604-927-6760 / Coquitlam.ca

Pinetree Community Centre

1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

604-927-6960 / coquitlam.ca

Poirier Community Centre

630 Poirier St., Coquitlam

604-927-6027 / coquitlam.ca

Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex

633 Poirier St., Coquitlam

604-927-6027 / coquitlam.ca

Port Coquitlam Community Centre

2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam portcoquitlam.ca

Port Moody Recreation Complex

300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody

604-469-4556 / portmoody.ca

Summit Community Centre

1450 Parkway Blvd., Coquitlam

604-927-6523 / coquitlam.ca

The Club - Port Moody

101 Noons Creek Dr., Port Moody

The goal of the Seniors Friendship Society is to provide an informal atmosphere centred around a gathering place named “The Club”

where games, beverages, light snacks, meals and conversation are the order of the day. 604-492-2595 / theclubportmoody.com

Wilson Centre Seniors

2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam

Open to seniors 60 years plus. It has been a registered charity since 1992. During its 30-year history, the association has been an advocate for seniors in Port Coquitlam, promoting and developing year-round educational and recreational programs and activities by advising, advocating and promoting the wellbeing of seniors in the community. It also provides monetary grants to needy seniors for poverty relief. Its members receive a discount when they take part in the city’s recreational and social programs portcoquitlam.ca/wilsonseniors

YMCA

555 Emerson St., Coquitlam

55,000 sq ft. YMCA with an indoor pool, gym, fitness studios and equipment, multi-purpose space, child minding, family development centre and other amenities. ymca.ca/about-bettie-allard-ymca

and affordable legal services for the everyday needs of businesses and individuals. We have been trusted for over 40 years by clients in Port Coquitlam and the

area. If you have any questions concerning property transfers, mortgages, debt collections, wills, estates and probate (uncontested or contested) powers of attorney, representation agreements, family law, or any other matter on which you think the assistance of a lawyer may be helpful, please feel free to contact us for a free initial consultation.

Fitness classes for the over-50 crowd

Exercise is a pillar of a healthy lifestyle. When individuals exercise regularly and pair physical activity with a healthy diet and smart lifestyle choices, they can extend their life expectancies and sleep well knowing they’re doing everything they can to increase their chances of enjoying a limitless retirement.

Adults over 50 know it’s not always so easy to exercise. Hectic schedules can make it seem like there’s little time for exercise. And even when adults make time to break a sweat, they might find that traditional workouts combining strength training with cardiovascular exercise are too time-consuming and possibly even a little dull. In such instances, fitness classes can take the place of more traditional exercise regimens. Various classes provide a challenging workout, and many can do so in an hour or less.

• Pilates: Improving balance, core strength and flexibility are three goals of Pilates. Pilates has an interesting history, as it was created by Joseph Pilates, a German prisoner of war who was imprisoned off the coast of England during World War I. Pilates and the exercising phenomenon he created ultimately made their way to the United States, where the routine was embraced by dancers looking for a way to aid their injury recovery. Pilates is now part of millions of individuals’ exercise regimens. This low-impact exercise is designed to strengthen muscles and improve alignment and flexibility. Achieving greater balance after 50 pays untold dividends for older adults, who can decrease their risk for falls and fall-related injuries by increasing their steadiness.

• Spin: Spin classes are a wildly popular exercise program that utilizes cycling to help people break a sweat. Cardiovascular exercise is beneficial for a number of reasons, including its connection to heart health and even cognitive health. But many people lament daily sessions on a treadmill or elliptical that they find boring. Spin classes involve the use of stationary bikes, but instructors typically guide class members through conditions that mimic outdoor cycling sessions. Resistance and pedaling speed changes throughout a spin class, which serves to keep individuals engaged and burn lots of calories.

• Kickboxing: Sometimes referred to as Krav Maga, kickboxing is another unique and challenging class offered at many fitness facilities. Martial arts like kickboxing assist with weight loss and can help people im-

prove their muscle tone, flexibility and stamina. Adults over 50 who are not accustomed to physical activity may find their energy levels are low, but a few kickboxing sessions may produce noticeable differences in stamina. The balance benefits of kickboxing are similar to those provided by Pilates, so this activity may be particularly beneficial for adults over 50 looking to reduce their vulnerability to falls as they grow older.

• Dance: Dancing is widely seen as a fun activity, and rightfully so, as few things can be as enjoyable as cutting a rug. But dancing also provides a great cardiovascular workout. Local community centers and even some fitness facilities offer age-specific dancing classes, which the AARP notes are great for individuals who want to build core strength, improve bone health and protect their heart.

Adults over 50 who want to be more physically active can look to any number of fitness classes to break a sweat, build strength and have fun all at once.

SPORTS / LEISURE / CLUBS

Burke Mountain Naturalists burkemountainnaturalists.ca

Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam 604-931-6711 / coquitlamlawnbowls.club

Dogwood Garden Club

1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam 604-809-3965 / dogwoodgardenclub.weebly.com

Fraser Valley Rose Society info@fprosesociety.org fprosesociety.org

PoCo Bowl

2263 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-942-5244 / pocobowl.com

PoCo Garden Club 2211 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam pocogardenclub.wordpress.com

PoCo Oldtimers Hockey Planet Ice

2300 Rocket Way, Coquitlam contactthepocoarenaforinfo@telus.com

Port Moody Curling Club 604-830-2690 / portmoodycurling.ca

Port Moody Ecological Society

Noons Creek Hatchery 300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody 604-469-9106 / noonscreek.org

Port Moody Oldtimers Hockey pmoha.org

Rocky Point Dragon Boating Old Mill Boat House 2715 Esplanade St., Port Moody rockypointdragonboating.ca

Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club stampclub.ca

ARTS

Choral Connections

Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam choralconnections.ca

Coquitlam Chorale

Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship Church, 1160 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam coquitlamchorale.com

Coquitlam Heritage Society

Mackin House, 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam 604-516-6151 / coquitlamheritage.ca

Evergreen Cultural Centre 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam 604- 927-6555

IOCO Players Theatre facebook.com/groups/ iocopoayersportmoodytheatrearts

Pacific Digital Photography Club

Port Moody Secondary, 300 Albert St., Port Moody pdpc.ca

Port Coquitlam Heritage

150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-927-8403 / pocoheritage.org

PoMoArts

2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody 604-941-2008 / pomoarts.ca

PoMo Players Theatre

604-763-4404

Port Moody Film Society

Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody pmfilm.ca

POMO Museum

2734 Murray St., Port Moody 604-939-1648 / pomo.museum

Port Moody Rock and Gem Club

Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle St., Port Moody 604-323-4273

Silver Chord Choir

Port Coquitlam Community Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam silverchord.ca

Tri-City Potters

PoMoArts, 2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody tricitypotters.ca

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONS

EVERYONE is welcome to join; you do not need to be a veteran or the family of a veteran!

Branch 263 Coquitlam 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam rclegion263.ca

Branch 133, Port Coquitlam 2675 Shaughnessy St. pocolegion.ca

Branch 119, Port Moody

2529 Clarke St. legion119.ca

TOASTMASTERS

Crystal Clear Speakers

Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St., Coquitlam crystalclear.toastmastersclubs.org

Downtown Coquitlam Toastmasters

Pinetree Secondary School, 3000 Pinewood Ave., Coquitlam 604-780-5388 / downtowncoquitlam.toastmastersclubs.org

Lincoln Toastmasters

Port Coquitlam Community Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam lincoln.toastmastersclubs.org

Port Moody Toastmasters

Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam cityofthearts.toastmastersclubs.org

Talk of the Town Coquitlam Toastmasters Club

Coquitlam City Hall

3000 Guildford Dr., Coquitlam tottcoquitlam.toastmastersclubs.org

SERVICE CLUBS

Barnet Lions Club

Coquitlam Grill, 2635 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam. facebook.com/BarnetLionsClub

Canadian Federation of University Women - Coquitlam chapter cfuwcoquitlam.org

Kin Club of Coquitlam coquitlamkinsmen.com

Port Coquitlam Elks Lodge 49

ABC Family Restaurant, 100-300 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam 604-942-7217 / elksofcanada.ca

Port Coquitlam Lions Club

Royal Canadian Legion, 133-2675

Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam portcoquitlamlionsclub.com

Rotary Club of Coquitlam

Vancouver Golf Club

771 Austin Ave., Coquitlam portal.clubrunner.ca/797

Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise

Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, Room 2 - 633 Poirier, Coquitlam portal.clubrunner.ca/657

Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam Centennial portal.clubrunner.ca/1780

Rotary Club of Port Moody St. James Well Pub. 248 Newport Dr., Port Moody

Soroptomist of the Tri-Cities soroptimisttricities.org

VOLUNTEERING

Community Volunteer Connections

604-529-5139 / volunteerconnections.ca

Volunteer Cancer Drivers

Book a ride or volunteer with this non-profit group to get to and from your medical appointments. 604-515-5400 / volunteercancerdrivers.ca

Our pharmacy features:

• Minor Ailment & Contraception Prescribing

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• Consultations & Vaccinations for Travel

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• Locally Owned Ortho Active Braces/Prosthetics

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• Private Lab Testing for Food Sensitivities, Hormone Balance, Gut Health, & Nutrition Status

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PRAIRIE

Senior-friendly interior renovations

Home is where the heart is. That sentiment may be especially true for seniors who have spent decades living in their homes. A lot of hard work goes into home ownership, and seniors who have lived in the same space for a while undoubtedly have countless memories within the walls of their homes.

A lifetime of experiences in a home can make it hard to leave, but many seniors experience diminished mobility as they age. Mobility issues can make it hard for seniors to traverse their homes, but aging homeowners can make various renovations to make a home more accessible.

• Revamp entryways and staircases. A 2020 study of 1,000 adults in the United Kingdom found that 28 percent of individuals age 65 and older who don’t exercise regularly struggle with activities like walking up stairs. The study, commissioned by Total Fitness, also found that 14 percent of men and women over 65 who regularly engage in moderate exercise still find it challenging to climb up and down a flight of stairs. Seniors facing similar challenges can install a ramp at their home’s entryway so they can comfortably go in and out. Inside, a chair lift can ensure seniors are not struggling to move from one floor to another.

• Raise the outlets throughout the home. They’re easily overlooked, but outlets, particularly those outside the kitchen, tend to be close to the floor. AARP notes that’s no accident, as outlets are generally placed at a height equal to the length of a hammer to save time with measuring when buildings are being constructed. Outlets close to the floor can be difficult for seniors with mobility issues to reach. Relocating the outlets a little higher off the floor is not an expensive renovation, but it can make a home more accessible for seniors who have difficulty bending down or getting down on one knee.

• Install door knob extensions. Verywell Health notes that nearly half of all people age 65 and older have arthritis or another rheumatic condition. Arthritis can make it difficult for seniors to grip and turn door knobs. Door knob extensions can make it easier for seniors with arthritis to open the doors in their homes. Such extensions are roughly five-inch levers that can be installed over an existing door knob, making it eas -

ier to grab and pull down. Extensions save seniors the hassle of turning the knob, which some may find painful and almost impossible.

• Renovate the bathroom . Bathroom renovation projects can be costly, but seniors with mobility issues should know that bathrooms can pose a particularly dangerous threat. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that roughly three million older adults are treated for fall injuries in emergency departments each year. A 2019 analysis published in The Journals of Gerontology noted that 22 percent of inhome falls resulted in a change in the person’s walking ability. Replacing a step-over shower with a zero-step alternative can make it easier for seniors with mobility issues to get in and out of the shower, thus reducing their risk for falls. Grab bars along shower walls and a chair inside the shower can make it easier to bathe and towel off safely.

Seniors with mobility issues can make their homes more accommodating through an assortment of simple, yet effective renovations.

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