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Contents
The Tri-City News is pleased to present the 5th edition of As We Age, a wellness and activity guide for seniors in the Tri-Cities. On the following pages, you will find a bounty of information tailored to the needs of people 50-plus in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra: engaging articles, community contacts, a directory of local organizations and resources, and much more. We hope As We Age serves The Tri-City News’ more senior readers well and allows them to make the most of their “golden years” actively and in good health. Thanks for taking the time to read our publication and please make sure to send us feedback on what you would like to see in future editions.
■ RESOURCE DIRECTORY Activity & Recreation Centres ..........7 Government Services......................7 Community Health Services ............9 Health & Support Services ..............9 Meal Programs ............................12 Medical Equipment Loans .............13 Grocery Delivery ...........................14 Pharmacy Delivery .......................15 Housing .......................................15 Assisted Living .............................18 Retirement Residences .................19 Legal Services .............................19 Libraries ......................................20 Sports / Leisure / Clubs ................21
■ Active Living ..............................27 ■ Plan Ahead ................................30
Lara Graham Publisher | The Tri-City News
As We Age is published annually by the Tri-City News and Glacier Media Inc.
We encourage you to check with organizations or visit their website for the most up-to-date information.
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ACTIVITY – GOVERNMENT
Activity & Recreation Centres Centennial Activity Centre 578 Poirier St., Coquitlam
604-927-6090 | coquitlam.ca
City Centre Aquatic Complex
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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.
1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
604-492-2595 | theclubportmoody.com
Dogwood Pavilion
2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam Wilson Seniors offers a variety of social recreation opportunities for adults 60+ at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre. Whether you want to have lunch in our kitchen and lounge or engage in one of our many programs, it’s a great place to connect with others.
604-927-6999 | coquitlam.ca 1655 Winslow St., Coquitlam Dogwood Pavilion is 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 | dogwood50plus.com
Glen Pine Pavilion
1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam Glen Pine Pavilion is a recreation facility for active adults 50-plus.
604-927-6940 | glenpine50plus.com
Hyde Creek Recreation Centre 1379 Laurier Ave., Port Coquitlam
604-927-7946 | portcoquitlam.ca/recreation
Kyle Centre
125 Kyle St., Port Moody Six rooms that host a variety of recreational activities as well as a lunch program.
604-469-4561 | portmoody.ca
Pinetree Community Centre 1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
604-927-6960 | coquitlam.ca
Place Maillardville Community Centre 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam
Wilson Seniors
604-927-7529 | portcoquitlam.ca/wilsonseniors
Government Services: Federal Service Canada
Service Canada provides a single point of access to a wide range of government services and benefits. 2963 Glen Dr., Coquitlam
1-800-622-6232 CPP & OAS: 1-800-277-9914 | servicecanada.gc.ca canada.ca
Canada Revenue Agency
For information on income tax, RRSPs, TFSAs and other tax items.
1-800-959-8281 | canada.ca
Citizenship & Immigration Canada 1-888-242-2100 | cic.gc.ca
Compassionate Care Benefit
This is a benefit that pays claimants who provide care or support to a gravely ill family member.
1-800-206-7218 | servicecanada.gc.ca
Disability Tax Credit
604-933-6166 | placemaillardville.ca/programs/ senior
1-800-959-8281 | canada.ca
Poirier Community Centre
1-866-522-2122 | veterans.gc.ca
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
604-927-7970 | portcoquitlam.ca/recreation
Prisoner of War Compensation
TIPS – Tax Information Phone Service 1-800-267-6999 | canada.ca
Veterans Affairs Canada
1-866-522-2122 | veterans.gc.ca
Your Federal MPs: Bonita Zarrillo
MP Port Moody-Coquitlam
Port Moody Recreation Complex
604-664-9229
604-469-4556 | portmoody.ca/recreation
Ron McKinnon
300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody
1116 Austin Ave., Coquitlam
Summit Community Centre
MP Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam
604-927-6523 | coquitlam.ca
101-3278 Westwood St., Port Coquitlam
1450 Parkway Blvd., Coquitlam
604-927-1080
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1.844.969.BRIA (2742)
• Month to month residency agreements
BriaCommunities.ca
Your Tri-City MLAs Our community offices are here to assist with provincial government programs & services.
Mike Farnworth, MLA
Port Coquitlam 604-927-2089 Mike.Farnworth.MLA@leg.bc.ca
Selina Robinson, MLA
Coquitlam-Maillardville 604-933-2001 Selina.Robinson.MLA@leg.bc.ca
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Fin Donnelly, MLA
Coquitlam-Burke Mountain 604-942-5020 Fin.Donnelly.MLA@leg.bc.ca
Rick Glumac, MLA
Port Moody-Coquitlam 604-936-8709 Rick.Glumac.MLA@leg.bc.ca
Resource Directory
GOVERNMENT — HEALTH & SUPPORT
Government Services: Provincial Pharmacare
Pharmacare helps BC residents with the cost of eligible prescription drugs and certain medical supplies. 604-683-7151 | gov.bc.ca
seniorsBC.ca
This website provides information about government programs and services for older adults. The goal is to provide the residents of B.C. with one place to go to find all the information they need to plan for and live a healthy, active aging lifestyle.
ServiceBC
This number will provide information on any Government of BC service or program.
604-660-2421 or 1-800-663-7867 Deaf or hard of hearing: 604-775-0303 gov.bc.ca
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City of Port Coquitlam
2580 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam 604-927-5411 | portcoquitlam.ca Emergencies: Fire/smoke, medical or police: 9-1-1 Engineering Emergencies: Water, Sewer, Roads 604-927-5496 | AFTER HOURS: 604-543-6700
City of Port Moody
100 Newport Dr., Port Moody 604-469-4500 | portmoody.ca Emergencies: Fire/smoke, medical or police: 9-1-1 Operations or Parks emergencies: 604-469-4574 Wildlife - BC Conservation Officer: 1-877-952-7277 Bylaw complaints: 604-469-4541 Garbage and Recycling: 604-469-4574
Community Health Services
Fraser Health - Home Health Services
Your MLAs:
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 emotional well-being and the support available through your family, friends and close community ties. No matter what the circumstances are, Home Health professionals take the time to understand your unique needs and situation so they can plan the best care solutions for you.
Fin Donnelly
Tri-Cities Home Health Office
Seniors Supplement
An automatic top-up to the federal payment for eligible individuals.
gov.bc.ca
Vital Statistics Agency
Registers all births, marriages, deaths and name changes in BC. In addition it maintains a wills registry.
1-888-876-1633 | gov.bc.ca
MLA Coquitlam-Burke Mountain 510-2950 Glen Dr., Coquitlam 604-942-5020
Mike Farnworth
MLA Port Coquitlam 107A-2748 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam 604-927-2088
Rick Glumac
MLA Port Moody-Coquitlam 2708 St. Johns St., Port Moody
604-936-8709
Selina Robinson
MLA Coquitlam-Maillardville 102-1108 Austin Ave., Coquitlam
604-933-2001
Governments: Tri-Cities
700-220 Brew St., Port Moody
604-777-7300 Home Health Service Line: 1-855-412-2121 | fraserhealth.ca
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Adult Day Programs
Henderson Place Mall, 2058-1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Multi-Level Care Society supports seniors to stay healthy and happy in the community, which prevents hospitalization.
604-468-6000 | successbc.ca
Health & Support Services Aging My Way Homecare 604-290-8331
Provides compassionate one-on-one care in the comfort of your home.
Alzheimer Society of B.C.
City of Coquitlam
604-681-6530 | alzheimer.ca/bc
www.coquitlam.ca | 604-927-3000 Engineering emergencies: Water, Sewer, Roads 604-927-3500 | email epw@coquitlam.ca Online services directory: www.coquitlam.ca/9/How-Do-I
1-800-321-1433
3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam
Arthritis Answers Line Arthritis Society
604-714-5550 | arthritis.ca
Arthritis Support Group
For information call Delia 604-464-2890
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HEALTH & SUPPORT SERVICES
BC211
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
bc211 is a Vancouver-based nonprofit organization that specializes in providing information and referral, regarding community, government and social services in BC.
1-800-563-2642 | cnib.ca
Dial 2-1-1
bc211.ca
BC NurseLine
24-hour confidential non-emergency health information and advice. Translation services are available in more than 130 languages.
604-215-8110 or dial 8-1-1 For hard of hearing: 1-866-889-4700
CNIB works with people experiencing any degree of low vision.
Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) COSCO is an advocacy group devoted to seniors’ concerns. Seniors organizations and others interested in joining, call Ernie or email tsn@shaw.ca.
604-576-9734
Crossroads Hospice Society
Crossroads volunteers and staff provide life-affirming care for patients and their families, helping them with emotional, physical, and spiritual concerns that often arise as the end of life approaches.
BC Senior Home Care
Providing services to seniors including respite care.
604-945-0606 | crossroadshospice.org
Big Hearts Home Care
604-681-8651
604-704-7894 | bcseniorhomecare.ca
Big Hearts Home Care is locally owned and operated. As proud members of the Tri-Cities, it provides valuable services to neighbours, friends and fellow community members.
778-788-5578
Dementia Helpline Denturist Association of BC
604-886-1705 | denturist.bc.ca
Diabetes Canada
604-732-1331 | diabetes.ca
Cancer Connection 1-888-939-3333
Support from trained Cancer Connection volunteers is available to any adult. cancerconnection.ca
Medical Director: Dr Debra Chang, MD, FRCPC
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ANORALIFE.COM (604) 475-7322 2909 Keets Dr, Coquitlam
Resource Directory
HEALTH & SUPPORT SERVICES 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
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HealthlInkBC - 811
Call to talk to a registered nurse, pharmacist or dietitian for help with any health concern, any time of the day or night.
Dial 8-1-1
The service is available for those who are deaf or hearing impaired at 7-1-1.
Dial a Dietitian
healthlinkbc.ca
604-215-8110 or 8-1-1
Offering care services in the Tri-City area for a few hours, a day, a week or by the month.
Specializing in nutritional information. Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Helping Hands & Heart Care Services
Driving Miss Daisy
604-785-5355 | handsandheart.ca
Offering personal, friendly, through the door service from accompanying people to medical appointments to grocery shopping.
778-237-7433 | drivingmissdaisy.ca
Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation (ERHF)
Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation’s primary purpose is to raise funds and awareness to improve the health of our community through donations to Eagle Ridge Hospital
erhf.ca
Your Laugh of the Day
Home Instead Senior Care
Offering friendly, responsive services in your neighbourhood.
604-552-3324 | homeinstead.ca
Just Like Family Home Care
Offering personalized, caring senior home care in the Tri-Cities.
778-858-2748 | justlikefamily.ca
MedicAlert Safely Home
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
Nurse Next Door
I don’t trust these stairs. They’re always up to something!
This service provides 24/7 home care.
604-468-2273 | nursenextdoor.com
Assisted Living in your own home. Homemaking - Personal Care - 24 hr Care - Nursing
Call today to book your FREE Caring Consult!TM
604-468-2273
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HEALTH & SUPPORT - MEAL PROGRAMS
Osteoporosis Canada
Time Well Spent Senior Wellness
Pain BC
778-984-7144 | timewellspentbc.com
1-800-463-6842 | osteoporosis.ca An online support group that meets via zoom or by phone.
1-844-430-0818 | painbc.ca/supportgroups
Parkinson Society
This group offers support and services.
604-662-3240 | parkinson.bc.ca
Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program
This program is dedicated to enabling people who need assisted ventilation to meet their respiratory needs while living in the community. The program provides a comprehensive range of equipment and supplies, respiratory therapy, education and peer group support.
Toll free: 1-866-326-1245 (24hr) | bcits.org
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.
778-730-0225 | qualicare.com
Safe Care Home Support
211-3030 Lincoln Ave., Coquitlam 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.
Providing seniors with in-home exercise and social activities to improve quality of life.
Tri-Cities Better at Home Program
2615 Clarke St., Port Moody The program offers eligible seniors 65+ who reside in their own homes non-medical support services such as light housekeeping, transportation, grocery shopping and visits.
604-937-6991 | betterathome.ca or sharesociety.ca
Tri-Cities Community Response Network v.scoffins@gmail.ca I https://bccrns.ca
Tri-Cities Seniors’ Action Society
Phone Ken 604-949-0599 I tcsas.ca
Tri-City Transitions Society
402-207 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
VictimLink BC
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. Available in 130 languages.
1-800-563-0808 | victimlinkbc.ca Hard of hearing TTY 604-875-0885
604-945-5005 | safecarehomesupport.ca
Meal Programs
SAIL – Senior Abuse & Information Line
Better Meals
This service is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Seniors Professional Services
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.
SHARE Family and Community Services
Coquitlam Meaningful Meals for Seniors
604-437-1940; TTY 604-428-3359 | seniorsfirstbc.ca 1-800-835-4043 | seniorsprofessionalservices.ca 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.
604-299-1877 | bettermeals.ca
Coquitlam seniors can purchase healthy, balanced meals for delivery from the city’s 50-plus pavilions. The city’s initiative is through a referral process. If you think you may qualify, you can self-refer. Please note: To be eligible for this program, you must be a Coquitlam resident, be over 50 years of age and be facing barriers that prevent you from accessing in-person City of Coquitlam services.
604-927-6098 or 604-927-6940 coquitlam.ca/meals
604-540-9161 | sharesociety.ca
Do you know a person 55+ in Coquitlam who is living on their own and could benefit from more social connection? Coquitlam’s Social Connections Program is a great way for seniors to connect with others, spark new friendships and learn about what’s happening in the community — all through a weekly phone call.
604-927-6098
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Social Connections Program
Resource Directory
MEAL PROGRAMS – MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Community Food Bank – SHARE
The SHARE Food Bank provides direct food support to supplement the diets of hundreds of individuals and families each week in the Tri-Cities. The organization believes that people should have access to healthy and nutritious food where they live and in a dignified manner. Eligibility for Food Bank 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 Tri-Cities: • Coquitlam – Hillside Church, 1393 Austin Ave. • Port Coquitlam – Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave. • Port Moody – SHARE Family and Community Services, 2615 Clarke St.
604-931-2451 | sharesociety.ca
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Medical Equipment Loans Red Cross
The Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) is a community-based service made possible through the support of health authorities, donations of used equipment, and the efforts of volunteers and professional staff.
Advanced Short Term Loans: HELP Plus
The Red Cross partners with B.C. health authorities to provide short-term loans of advanced equipment such as hospital beds and patient lifts to eligible clients.
Long Term Loans: Aids to Independent Living
The Long Term Loans, formerly known as the Aids to Independent Living (AIL) Program, loans health equipment to Home Health clients with no other available options.
email: lmr.help@redcross.ca 604.930.9073 | redcross.ca
Technology for Independent Living
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.
Environmental control systems that assist people with physical disabilities to control devices in their homes and on the go.
604-326-0175 | bcits.org
604-942–7506 | pocomomealsonwheels.com
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604-944-9644 www.nsm-seating.ca Open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sales • Rentals • Service
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Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility
This centre offers “Lend-An-Ear” Loaner Hearing Aid program, providing refurbished hearing aids at nominal cost to individuals.
604-736-7391 | wavefrontcentre.ca
Grocery Delivery
GROCERY DELIVERY Meadowfresh at Home
This is an online service that allows customers to order dairy and plant-based products to be delivered to their doorstep. Contactless curbside pickup is also available in Port Coquitlam.
604-472-3021ß | shopmeadowfresh.ca
Save-On-Foods
Order your groceries online for same-day delivery. Fee applies.
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realcanadiansuperstore.ca
1-877-341-8700 | Morethanmilk.ca
2535 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam For residents of Port Coquitlam only. Groceries are delivered twice daily at noon and 3 p.m. except on Sundays and holidays. Two options: Call in your order and have it shopped and delivered for $5, or stop in, shop and have the order delivered for $3.
604-942-6126
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Superstore offers click and collect service and online grocery ordering, pickup or delivery in as little as an hour.
170 Brew St., Port Moody A small delivery fee may apply. Try the Sendial program where a volunteer will call you weekly to take your order, which is shopped and delivered the very next day for a nominal fee of $5.
Ron McKinnon, MP Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam
Honoured to serve as your voice in Ottawa. Contact my office to join my Constituency Seniors Advisory Council.
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778-788-5578
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info@bigheartshomecare.ca bigheartshomecare.ca
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1-800-667-8280 | thriftyfoods.com/sendial
Instacart
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www.ronmckinnon.org
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PHARMACY DELIVERY – HOUSING
Pharmacy Delivery
Save-On-Foods
Costco Pharmacy
604-464-5089
2370 Ottawa St., Port Coquitlam Offers prescription service by mail.
604-552-2298 | costcopharmacy.ca
1470 Praire Ave., Port Coquitlam
Superstore - 3000 Lougheed Hwy. 604-468-6735
Elgin Health Centre
Superstore - 1301 Lougheed Hwy.
604-942-7117
Thrifty Foods
100-2255 Elgin Ave., Port Coquitlam
604-520-8304
Glen Pharmacy
604-949-4253
1175 Johnson St., Coquitlam
604-944-5500
Wilson Pharmacy
2185 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam
London Drugs
604-942-4611
604-464-3322
455 North Rd., Coquitlam
2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam
The Medicine Shoppe
2991 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam
604-468-4711
Pharmasave
3295 Coast Meridian Rd., Port Coquitlam
604-942-9813
Save-On-Foods
2991 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam
604-464-8811
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Your Independent Grocer 604-937-1205
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 | www.bchousing.org
Enhance your life with holistic home care! Reduce disease risks Increase physical & mental health Refine cognitive & social skills Prolong independence Increase self-worth Specialized home health care Personal care & Companionship Guidance on the pathway to higher care level Nurse managed & privately owned Locally operated
Call for a free consultation!
604.551.8867
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HOUSING
Affordable Housing Society
This society provides rental housing for low- and moderate-income seniors.
604-433-2218 | affordablehousingsocieties.ca
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 Adaptations for Independence (HAFI)
The Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) Program provides financial assistance in the form of a grant to eligible low-income households to complete home adaptations for independent living.
604-433-2218 | bchousing.org
Home Accessibility Tax Credit (federal)
You can claim an amount for eligibile expenses for a qualifying renovation of an eligible dwelling.
canada.ca
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 accessiblity.
gov.bc.ca
Independent Living - BC Housing
Independent Living BC (ILBC) is a subsidized, assisted-living program that provides housing with support services to eligible seniors and people with disabilities. If you qualify, you could live in your own unit in an assisted living residence. Each residence has private units, shared dining and social areas, housekeeping services, personal care services and emergency response. Independent Living BC is a partnership between BC Housing, provincial health authorities, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and non-profit and private-market housing providers. bchousing.org
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 per cent equity in the home. Interest is charged annually on the amount deferred. Applications submitted online through eTaxBC.
604-660-2421 | gov.bc.ca
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HOUSING – ASSISTED LIVING & RESIDENTIAL CARE
Red Door Housing Society
Snow Angels
604-431-9225 | reddoorhousing.ca
604-927-6922 | coquitlam.ca
This society provides affordable rental housing with units for older singles and tenants who require wheelchair accessibility.
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
Seniors Supportive Housing
Seniors’ Supportive Housing (SSH) provides accessible, affordable housing combined with support services to assist seniors in remaining independent. The program may include a daily meal, weekly housekeeping and linen laundry, social and recreational activities and 24-hour emergency response.
604-433-2218 | bchousing.org
Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)
The SAFER program helps make rents affordable for BC seniors with low or moderate incomes.
604-433-2218 I bchousing.org/programs/SAFER
The Snow Angel program attempts to unite people who need help clearing their adjacent city sidewalks of snow, with eager volunteers from our community who want to help.
Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)
TRAC’s purpose is to promote the legal protection of residential tenants across British Columbia by providing information, education, support and research on residential tenancy matters.
604-255-0546 | 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
Tri-Cities Community Response Network Visit the BCCRN website: https://bccrns.ca Tri-Cities CRN Coordinator: Verla Scoffins Contact Email: v.scoffins@gmail.com What is a Community Response Network (CRN)? A Community Response Network (CRN) 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. The Tri-Cities CRN is reaching out to the community to join the network and work to raise the awareness of abuse, neglect, and self-neglect in vulnerable adults, and to ultimately prevent it from happening.
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Tri-Cities Seniors’ Action Society Advocating for Seniors Locally Hosting events like Transportation Forum, Housing Forum, Elder Abuse & Wellness Forum, World Fest--A Seniors’ Celebration of Cultures, Age-Friendly Tri-Cities Forum, Household Emergency Preparedness for Seniors Forum
Contact us at tcseniorsactionsociety@gmail.com
Call Ken at 604-949-0599 TCSAS Website: https://tcsas.ca
ASSISTED LIVING & RESIDENTIAL CARE – LEGAL
Resource Directory
Cartier House Care Centre
Parkwood Manor
604-939-4654 | parkplaceseniorsliving.com
604-941-7651 | reveraliving.com
1419 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam
1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam
Dufferin Care Centre
Port Moody Legion Manor
604-552-1166 | retirementconcepts.com
604-461-9044
1131 Dufferin St., Coquitlam
2909 Hope St., Port Moody
Eagle Ridge Manor
Residences at Belvedere
604-461-2022 | fraserhealth.ca
604-939-1930 | belvederebc.com
475 Guildford Way, Port Moody
750 Delestre Ave., Coquitlam
Foyer Maillard
RJ Kent the Residences
604-937-5578 | foyermaillard.ca
778-285-5554 | rj-kent.com
1010 Alderson Ave., Coquitlam
2675 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam
Hawthorne Seniors Care Community
Shaughnessy Care Centre
604-941-4051 | hawthornecare.com
604-468-4856 | parkplaceseniorsliving.com
2111 Hawthorne Ave., Port Coquitlam
2250 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam
Lakeshore Care Centre
The Wesbrooke
604-939-9277 | tcgcare.com
604-460-7006 | thewesbrooke.com
657 Gatensbury St., Coquitlam
12000 190A St., Pitt Meadows
Nicola Lodge
Legal
604-945-0058 | siennaliving.ca
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
2240 Hawkins St., Port Coquitlam
Shaughnessy Care
2250 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam
604-468-4856 | parkplaceseniorsliving.com
The Madison
1399 Foster Ave., Coquitlam
604-936-9231 | tcgcare.com
Retirement Residences and Independent Living Astoria Retirement Residence 2245 Kelly Ave., Port Coquitlam
604-931-7844
Blue Mountain Senior Housing Society 440 Blue Mountain St., Coquitlam
604-931-7844
Bria Communities
Located in Langley and Tsawwassen
1-844-969-2742 | briacommunities.ca
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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
Free Legal Consultation
1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam On the second Tuesday of every month at Dogwood Pavillion, lawyer Don Drysdale takes appointments for a free 15-minute consultation for people 50+ (public health measures in place).
604-927-6089
Legal Aid
2620 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam Providing information, advice and representation for a range of free services. Open Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
604-408-2172 | lss.bc.ca
Office of the Ombudsperson
1800 Austin Ave., Coquitlam
An independent statutory office of the provincial legislature, the Office of the Ombudsperson impartially investigates individual complaints about unfair administrative actions.
L.J. Christmas Manor
Office of the Seniors Advocate
Earl Haig Retirement Residence 604-937-3790 | ehrr.ca 560 Austin Ave., Coquitlam
604-936-8122 | ljchristmasmanor.com
Mayfair Terrace Retirement Residence 2267 Kelly Ave., Port Coquitlam
604-552-5552 | siennaliving.ca
Mulberry PARC
1-800-567-3247 | bcombudsperson.ca
Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Office of the Seniors Advocate monitors and analyzes seniors’ services and issues in B.C. and makes recommendations to government and service providers to address systemic issues.
1-877-952-3181 | seniorsadvocatebc.ca
7230 Acorn Ave, Burnaby
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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 (PGT) 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
LEGAL - LIBRARIES
Public Library: Coquitlam
Your Coquitlam Public Library card lets you read, watch and listen to our vast collection of popular material in a variety of print and digital formats. Borrow items guaranteed to spark your interest, including binoculars, telescopes and Playaway Launchpads, which are tablets loaded with brain games and puzzles. The library also has special collections available exclusively for people who cannot read regular print material due to visual or physical challenges.
Coquitlam: City Centre Branch 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
A non-profit organization designed to protect the legal rights of older adults, increase access to justice for older adults, inform the public about elder abuse and provide supportive programs for older adults who have been abused. 604-688-1927 | seniorsfirstbc.ca
604-554-7323 | coqlibrary.ca
Coquitlam: Poirier Branch 575 Poirier St., Coquitlam
604-554-7323 | coqlibrary.ca Home Delivery Service
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. To register for Home Delivery Service, please phone 604-937-4165 or email outreach@coqlibrary.ca
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LIBRARIES Preserve your memories!
Book a session in the Poirier branch’s Digitization Station to convert photos, slides and home movies to digital format. Call 604-937-4141 for more information or to book a help session.
Library Collection - 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.
Exclusive Audiobooks
The Poirier branch has a collection of audiobooks exclusively for people who cannot read regular print material due to visual or physical challenges. To register for this service call 604-937-4165 or email outreach@coqlibrary.ca.
CELA - 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. Register online at www.celalibrary.ca or call 604-937-4165 for more information.
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Public Library: Port Coquitlam Terry Fox Library
2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam Come check out Terry Fox Library, located inside the new Port Coquitlam Community Centre. It has a variety of free virtual programs of interest to people ages 50 and better, along with exciting items to borrow from our Playground, including Sunshine Lamps, Specdrums, ukuleles, telescopes and birdwatching backpacks. With an FVRL card, you also have access to the library’s vast collection of materials, including accessible formats like audiobooks, eBooks and large print books. Contactless holds pick-up is available at the library via FVRL Express.
604-927-7999 | fvrl.ca FVRL’s Library For You
This service provides materials to people who are unable to visit the library due to illness, age or disability. To learn more, contact the Outreach Services Department:
1-888-668-4141 (extension 7076) or www.fvrl.bc.ca/outreach_services
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Stay up to date with your favourite magazines on Libby! Access them (along with audiobooks and ebooks) on the free Libby app with your Coquitlam Library card. Learn more at coqlibrary.ca
604-554-7323 ask@coqlibrary.ca
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LIBRARIES – SPORTS-LEISURE-CLUBS
Public Library: Port Moody
appointment with library staff to get your beginner-level computer and mobile device questions answered.
Port Moody Public Library
604-469-4577 | portmoodylibrary.ca
100 Newport Dr.
Sports / Leisure / Clubs
604-469-4575 Ex-Libras Talking Book Club
This club meets the first Friday of every month on Zoom between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is a talking book club for people with visual or print disabilities. Complete books recorded on cassettes, DAISY books and Victor readers are available for loan from September to June.
For information call Rennelle 604-469-4637 Computer classes
50+ Slo-Pitch Club
(Women 50+; Men 55+)
Town Centre Park
Games are played Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
The library offers free computer and technology classes on a variety of topics throughout the year at the Port Moody Public Library. View the online calendar for dates.
calendar.portmoodylibrary.ca Computer and tech help with a teen volunteer
Get help with your computer, phone, or tablet from a knowledgeable and patient teen volunteer. This program is perfect for beginners and intermediate users who want help getting started, or want to learn more about the different features of their devices. View the program and event calendar to register for this program.
calendar.portmoodylibrary.ca Additional tech help services
Many clubs and organizations have moved to a virtual meeting space. Some sporting groups may be currently on pause. Please refer to the website for updated information.
Can’t make it to our classes? You can book a 45-minute
Contact Len Damberger at lenraili@shaw.ca or 604-941-0081. Mundy Park Contact Barry Lang at the.langs@shaw.ca or 604-936-8436
Barnet Lions Club
This club meets first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at Coquitlam Grill (2635 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam).
barnetlions.com
Centennial Stamp Club
The club meetings are held at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month except July and August and fourth Wednesday in December.
stampclub.ca
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Resource Directory
SPORTS-LEISURE-CLUBS Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club 1655 Winslow Ave., Coqutilam
604-931-6711 | coquitlamlawnbowls.club
Dogwood Garden Club
1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam It meets third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. except December at Poirier Community Centre, Centennial Room.
dogwoodgardenclub.weebly.com.
Drifters Rod & Reel Club of Port Coquitlam
Members volunteer at numerous local events and are involved in river clean ups and environmental monitoring. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at the Hyde Creek hatchery in Port Coquitlam.
For more information call Don 604-942-0428.
Kin Club of Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam Elks Lodge 49
100-300 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam Members meet first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at ABC Family Restaurant.
604-942-7217 | elksofcanada.ca
PoCo Bowl
2263 McAllister Ave, Port Coquitlam Family-owned 5 pin bowling centre. Phone or check website for more information.
604-942-5244 | pocobowl.com
PoCo Garden Club
2211 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam The club meets third Tuesday of the month 7:30 p.m. (except July and August) at Trinity United Church.
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This is a co-ed club for people interested in doing some volunteer work in their community in a fun and social environment. It meets on second and fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at Woody’s Pub on Brunette Avenue.
Port Coquitlam Lions Club
Port Coquitlam Chess Club
PoCo Old Timers Hockey
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Glen Pine Pavillion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam The club meets every Wednesday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The drop-in fee is $1. You can also play online.
604-562-3736 | pocochessclub.com
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133-2675 Shaughnessy St. The club meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Legion.
portcoquitlamlionsclub.com
Members play out of Planet Ice Coquitlam.
604-941-9916
Port Moody Curling Club
Port Moody Recreation Complex, 300 Ioco Rd.
604-409-4377 | portmoodycurling.ca
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SPORTS-LEISURE-CLUBS
Port Moody Oldtimers Hockey
Rotary Club of Port Moody
Port Moody Recreation Complex This club is for players over 35 years of age. It meets on Thursdays with 12 teams.
This club meets every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. at St James Well Pub. 248 Newport Dr., Port Moody
www.pmoha.org
portmoodyrotary.ca
Rocky Point Dragon Boating
Royal Canadian Legions
Old Mill Boat House - Watersports Centre 2715 Esplanade St., Port Moody This club provides dragon boating experience to the local community.
rockypointdragonboating.ca
Rotary Clubs
Memberships are required but open to anyone.
Branch 263 Coquitlam
1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam
604-937-0111 Branch 133, Port Coquitlam 2675 Shaughnessy St.
Rotary Club of Coquitlam
This club meets Wednesdays at 11:45 a.m. at the Vancouver Golf Club. 771 Austin Ave., Coquitlam
portal.clubrunner.ca/797 Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise
604-942-8911 Branch 119, Port Moody 2529 Clarke St.
604-492-1840
Square & Round Dance Society
1-800-335-9433 | squaredance.bc.ca
This club meets Tuesdays at 7:15 a.m. Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex, Room 2 633 Poirier Ave., Coquitlam
Volunteer Cancer Drivers
Book a ride or volunteer with this non-profit group.
portal.clubrunner.ca/657 Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam Centennial
604-515-5400 | volunteercancerdrivers.c
This club meets every Thursday afternoon at 5 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Centre, 2nd floor.
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Stay active and social! Enjoy programs in Port Moody for 50+ and 60+ u Fitness & wellness
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u Performing arts
u Walks & talks
• Scan the code to find current programs • Go to portmoody.ca/recreation • Call 604–469–4556
Programs take place at Kyle Centre (125 Kyle St.) and the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.)
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Being An Active Senior According to the World Health Organization, the aging population is one of humanity’s greatest triumphs. But it’s also one of society’s greatest challenges. As populations in every province get older — in B.C., nearly one in four people will be over the age of 65 by 2031 — agencies are changing to adapt to seniors’ wants and needs. You can make healthy lifestyle choices such as staying physically active and being involved in the community to be happier and more independent. • Eating: According to the British Columbia Nutrition Survey, most seniors would benefit from eating more vegetables and fruits, more protein (e.g., nuts, tofu, fish, lean meats), and less fat and salt.
• Exercise: Low-impact activities like walking, hiking, swimming and water aerobics or aquafit classes are great choices. • Education: By taking a class or attending a workshop, you not only learn new things but also meet new people, share ideas, develop our thinking skills and improve memory.
• Intergenerational connections: Research shows that intergenerational programs boost self-esteem and feelings of well-being for older and younger participants. To learn about the Intergenerational Society of Canada, go the website intergenerational.ca. And to get details about the Volunteer Grandparents program, visit volunteergrandparents.ca. • Working: In 2008, the province of B.C. eliminated mandatory retirement at the age of 65. Many employers are realizing the benefits of hiring older workers, who have a lifetime of skills and experience to share. Service Canada has a list of resources for older workers via jobbank.gc.ca. — Government of B.C.
50 Plus Programming and Services Available Stay active and engaged, connect with others safely or participate in online activities from our vibrant, accessible adult community centres. Check out available programs at coquitlam.ca/registration Click on program areas listed under Adults. We update our programs regularly! Discover what’s happening at the pavilions —subscribe to Pavilion News at coquitlam.ca/notifyme
Glen Pine Pavilion
Dogwood Pavilion
1200 Glen Pine Crt. 604-927-6940 | coquitlam.ca/glenpine
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Keeping Fit and Active in the Tri-Cities City of Port Coquitlam Wilson Seniors is open again for in-person fitness classes. Join us for Pickleball, line dancing, aquafitness and more 604-927-7529 portcoquitlam.ca/wilsonseniors City of Port Coquitlam drop in fitness classes have resumed with protocols in place. Visit our website for class information and access to virtual fitness class videos. https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/recreation/weights-and-fitness/ City of Coquitlam Weight rooms and group fitness classes have restarted at some Coquitlam facilities with safety protocols in place. Join our virtual Fitness Classes too: Our fitness instructors are offering
low-cost online fitness classes for all activity levels using the Zoom platform. Don’t have all the necessary equipment? Not to worry – the instructor will show you how to use ordinary household items as fitness equipment. Check out the weekly schedule to find a class that will help keep you moving. Registration is required. 604-927-4386 I coquitlam.ca City of Port Moody The City of Port Moody offers a variety of fitness, social, and educational programs for seniors to keep your body and mind active. Offerings may change seasonally so be sure to visit www. portmoody.ca/signmeup to view and register for current programs. Programs take place at the Port Moody Recreation Complex and Kyle Centre.
Social and educational programs include: • Educational workshops • Nature walks in the community • Dance and musical theatre • Sports like pickleball, walking soccer, indoor bocce and bowling • Community volunteer opportunities • Fitness and wellness programs are dedicated to seniors of all ages and mobility levels and usually include: • Spin • Zumba • ActivAge & Stay Active • Chair Yoga & Gentle Yoga • Seniors Strength & Stretch • Forever Fit & Forever Move • Joint Works & Osteofit • Tai Chi www.portmoody.ca/signmeup
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Advance Care Here are some tips from the government of B.C. to create that plan for the future. 1. Get the Advance Care Planning Guide. The provincial government’s advance care planning guide is called “My Voice: Expressing My Wishes for Future Health Care Treatment.” Call 1-800-663-6105 to order a hard copy. 2. Have family conversations. 3. Decide what healthcare treatments you will accept. 4. Gather contact information.
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For more advice, call HealthLink BC, toll-free at 8-1-1 (dial 7-1-1 for deaf and hearing-impaired [TTY] assistance).
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Day program option that focuses on organized cognitive stimulating activities in a group setting to reduce isolation for older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment. At the same time, this program assists caregivers with respite and offers caregivers support.
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Discover why seniors in the tri-cities area love life with us! Tired of being tired? Find you can’t get through your list of chores and have time for the things you love? It’s time to take control of your life! Live carefree in a warm, welcoming environment where the chores are done for you and delicious, chef-prepared meals are served. Meet new friends, pursue new passions, and discover more time to do the things you love most. Suites are limited. Call today for your personalized quote!
604-944-2341 2245 Kelly Ave., Port Coquitlam, BC
604-552-5552 2267 Kelly Ave., Port Coquitlam, BC
siennaliving.ca As We Age • Seniors Resource Guide 2022
3 Things YOU need to know about... 1
PHARMACY
Visit our pharmacy to speak to our friendly and knowledgeable staff. We’re please to be your provider of prescriptions and professional pharmacy services. Have your prescription filled while you shop, or take advantage of our pick-up and delivery service. We have many solutions to meet your health needs, all while offering convenient service and medical advice. For more info, visit thriftyfoods.com/pharmacy or call 604.949.4253
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SENDIAL
Our Sendial service provides grocery home delivery for those unable to shop in-store due to mobility or health issues. Our volunteers call weekly to take your order, which is shopped and delivered the next day for a nominal fee of $5. For more info visit thriftyfoods.com/sendial and let us do your shopping for you.
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ONLINE SHOPPING
Order 24 hours a day, schedule your pickup or delivery when it is most convenient for you and receive the same quality and freshness you’ve come to expect from us. Pay online, at the store, or at your door. Visit thriftyfoods.com and let us do the shopping for you.
Port Moody 170 Brew St As We Age • Seniors Resource Guide • 2022
Customer Care 1.800.667.8280
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