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The availability of current information, national and other news items can be accessed by the web, making it very convenient for White Rock seniors. Technology has provided a new dimension towards the passing of information, and with the aggressive and tactical strategies that most companies such as public affairs and mass communications use, information, news and current events are just a mouse click away.
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White Rock South Surrey Seniors News |
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October 15th, 2009 |
Fraser Health is scheduling flu shot clinics starting October 15th for seniors (65+ years) and residents in long term care facilities. While seniors are at a lower risk of getting H1N1 flu virus, they are still the highest group for complications from seasonal flu. Others who usually ge the seasonal flu shot each year will have the option to receive their regular flu shot in the New Year. Go to Fraser Health for a list of free Flu Clinics for seniors. Call (604)542-4000 for more information.
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Friday, November 20th, 2009 |
The City of Surrey will be hosting a Seniors Wellness Fair at the South Surrey Recreation Centre (14601-20th Avenue) on November 20th, from 10:00am to 2:30pm. Keynote speakers will include Dr. Doug Clement, an Olympian, Sports Medicine Specialist and Order of Canada recipient, as well as Diane Clement, an Olympian, TV Host, Chef and Bestselling Author. The Fair will feature information, resources and demonstrations on senior fitness, special interest groups, home health and community resources.
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August 21st, 2009 |
Seniors Support’s funding has been cut by Fraser Health Authority as of Sept 30/09.
You can help 2 ways: Attend our rally on Aug 21, 2009 Guildford Mall and then walk to Fraser Health's office @ 10:45 A.M.
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Write to the politicians listed below and voice your concerns.
What does that mean to you?
The seniors in your family and in the community will lose:
- Outreach workers who are the ‘life line’ to programs and benefits for isolated seniors;
- Congregate meals offered at 7 different sites providing inexpensive nutrition and social interaction;
- Information and referral to mitigate disabilities and navigate through government bureaucracy;
- Caregiver support, without which both the caregivers and those cared for become at risk; and
- Volunteers, presently numbering 140, who provide vital social interaction and links to the community.
All of this help will be gone.
Help us continue and fulfill our mission! WE HELP SENIORS
You can speak up for seniors through your elected officials listed below.
Contact Info for Raising your Concerns:
Kevin Falcon – Surrey/Cloverdale Office
#108 – 17700 #10 HWY
Surrey, BC V3S 1C7
Phone: 604-576-3792
Fax: 604-576-3797
Email: kevin.falcon.mla@leg.bc.ca
Dr.Nigel Murray
President and CEO of Fraser Health, Corporate Office
#300 – 10334 152A Street
Surrey , BC V3R 7P8
MLA Gordon Hogg – Surrey/White Rock Office
#130 – 1959 152nd Street
Surrey , BC V4A 9E3
Phone: 604-542-3930
Fax: 604-542-3933
Email: gordon.hogg.mla@leg.bc.ca
MLA Harry Bains – Surrey Newton
#102 - 7380 King George Hwy
Surrey , BC V3W 5A5
Phone: 604-597-8248
Email: harry.bains@leg.bc.cs
MLA Dave Hayer
#202 15988 Fraser HWY
Surrey , BC V4N 0X8
Phone: 604-501-3201
Fax: 604-501-3233
Email: dave.hayer.mla@leg.bc.ca
MLA Sue Hammell
#100 – 10366 136A Street
Surrey , BC V3T 5R3
Phone: 604-586-2791
Fax: 604-586-2796
Email: sue.hammell.mla@leg.bc.ca
MLA Stephanie Cadieux
East Annex Parliament Buildings
Victoria , BC V8V 1X4
Phone: 604-868-0050
Fax: 250-356-6176
Email: stephanie.cadieux.mla@leg.bc.ca
MLA Jagrup Brar
#101 8459 160th Street
Surrey , BC V4N 0V6
Phone: 604-501-8227
Fax: 604-501-8233
Email: jagrup.brar.mla@leg.bc.ca
MLA Adrian Dix – Vancouver/Kingsway
5022 Joyce Street
Vancouver, BC V5R 4G6
Phone: 604-660-0314
Fax: 604-660-1131
Email: adrian.dix.mla@leg.bc.ca
Mayor of Surrey
Mayor Dianne L. Watts
Phone: 604-591-4126
Email at: http://www.surrey.ca/_Utility/Contact_Council.htm
Mayor of White Rock
Mayor Catherine Ferguson
Phone: 604-541-2124
Email: cferguson@city.whiterock.bc.ca
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September 16th-19th, 2009 |
The BC Seniors Games is an annual, multi-sport event hosted by a different BC Community each year. They are one of the largest Games organized within BC with approximately 3,500 participants, aged 55 plus from all over the Province. The 2009 BC Seniors Games will be hosted by the City of Richmond from September 16th to 19th, 2009.
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Senior care beds an Election Hotspot - CTV News
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April 21st, 2009 |
The B.C. Liberals and the NDP are continuing their spat over NDP claims the provincial government broke its 2001 election promise to build 5,000 long-term care beds for seniors.
"His government, Gordon Campbell's government, turned their back on seniors in B.C., it completely failed to keep its promises," NDP Leader Carole James said.
James says Health Minister George Abbott continued to mislead British Columbians until recently when he admitted to providing only 800 beds for seniors.
The Liberals say they actually surpassed their promise to provide more beds for seniors when assisted living and supportive housing beds are included.
"That is a blatant falsehood," Liberal candidate Colin Hansen said. "In the first four years, we did not accomplish the net increase of 5,000 beds but we have subsequently met and exceeded it."
But the B.C. Medical Association supports the NDP's position, saying in a report last year that the Liberals have failed to live up to their promise to seniors.
With files from The Canadian Press.
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SFU Study Pays Seniors $150 for Participation
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March 6th, 2009 |
Simon Fraser University is looking for seniors familiar with the South Surrey area for a study it's conducting called Study on Neighbourhoods and Physical Activity of Older Adults.
The purpose of the study - which is being done by the university's Gereontology Research Centre - is to explore how neighbourhood characteristics influence older adults' physical activity.
Participants will be required to attend a half-day training session (early April 2009), take photographs of their neighbourhood (disposable camera provided) and attend a group discussion in May to share their photographs and talk about recommendations on how to overcome barriers and enhance facilitators of physical activity for seniors in their community.
At the end of the discussion session, participants will receive a $150 stipend to help cover their time and travel expenses.
Participants must be 65 or older; live in or be familiar with the South Surrey community; live in community-based housing; be able to communicate and understand basic English; be functionally mobile and comfortable walking around their neighbourhood and be able to self-report physical and social activity.
Participants must also attend the training and discussion sessions at SFU Vancouver's Harbour Centre campus.
Assistance will be extended to arrange transportation to and from Harbour Centre, if requested.
For more information, contact research assistant Mike Campo at 778-782-8681 or email pastudy@sfu.ca. |
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