CONNECTION. CELEBRATION. ENGAGEMENT. LEADERSHIP.


Older Adults & Seniors
The programs we offer for seniors at MPNH are designed to celebrate our elders, enrich their lives, and support them so they may continue enjoying independent lifestyles while engaging with their community. All of our programs and services are either free, at-cost, or subsidized thanks to the support of the United Way, the BC Community Response Network, HSRDC – New Horizons for Seniors, IRCC, Suncor, and The Active Aging Society.
See our newsletter and posters below!
Seniors Programming – Summer 2023
Men In Space
Come join our new in-person men’s group, open to all those who self-identify as men. We are committed to exploring and establishing spaces for older men to create, learn, and bond with each other and other members of the community. We meet on a regular basis to sustain bonds between group members and work toward developing the group’s projects, which include establishing a speaker’s café series and a Men’s Shed in central Vancouver. If you are open to new ideas and conversations, interested in crafting, or want to meet a lively bunch of men, this group may be for you!
Contact Judy for more information: jvenable@mpnh.org
Walking Clubs
Olympic Village Group – Meets every Thursday from 11-12 p.m.
Queen Elizabeth Park Group – Meets every Monday from 10-11 a.m.
Group walking is an enjoyable way to increase your physical activity while connecting with others older adults. Come and socialize with a small group of seniors by joining one of our peer-led walking groups. Rain or shine!
Contact Carolyn for more information: cwong@mpnh.org or 604-879-8208 ext. 221
Caregivers Connect
Caregivers Connect offers a point of connection for those who are caregiving for an older adult in our community. Services offered include one-to-one supports, information and referral, workshops, wellness activities, our annual Spring Day of Care for Caregivers, and more. For information and to register for programs and our weekly email updates, please contact Judy at jvenable@mpnh.org / 604-809-8303
Caregivers Cafe – Zoom sessions on the last Thursday of the month from 3-4:00 p.m.
A monthly presentation on caregiver-focused topics such as self-care, the health care system, disease-specific information for carers, circle of support and more. To attend, please contact Judy for zoom link.
Seniors Coffee Club – Zoom sessions every Friday 11 am-12 pm
Welcoming all caregivers or those seniors that you care for, to join our Friday Coffee Club! Senior volunteer, Athena Roddick, hosts this weekly group chat where we talk about the latest
local and international news, recall our travel days chat about books we’ve been reading, our tech challenges and more.
Caregivers Support Group – Zoom sessions every Thursday 3 pm – 4 pm
Come share stories with others caring for family and friends, receive resource information, and enjoy 3 minutes of meditation at the end. This time is just for you!
Contact Judy for more information: jvenable@mpnh.org
Art Box Program
Art Box: Learn and Share Group Zoom session every other Wednesday 12-1pm
Are you interested in getting creative and learning new skills with a friendly and supportive group of people? Every two weeks participants are invited to join an hour-long Zoom call where they can explore the basics of painting, sketching, origami, and much more. Don’t have art supplies at home? Not to worry! When you register with our coordinator Daniela, she can send a package of free basic art supplies to your home. Happy creating!
Contact Daniela for more information at DGunnDoerge@mpnh.org
Seniors’ English Class
Group Zoom sessions every Thursday from 1-2 p.m.
Master daily conversational English used in diverse scenarios with Nancy, our native English-speaking ESL teacher. We provide support to our participants to connect with the digital world, practice English, and build connections while “social distancing”
Contact Isaac for more information: itang@mpnh.org
Digital Support for Seniors
Get support to safely use technology in your daily life in a way that makes sense for you!
We offer one-on-one digital training for older adults (55+) and seniors. Through this program, you can get support to:
– Learn computer, tablet, or smartphone basics
– Safely use the internet to access resources and services
– Use social media to connect with others
– Use Zoom to access our virtual programs
lwong@mpnh.org or call For more information, contact Lemuel at 604.879.8208 ext 110.
Chair Yoga
Group Zoom sessions every 2nd & 4th Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Our Chair Yoga program is a safe and gentle yoga practice offered virtually via Zoom. We are following the order BC’s Ministry of Health, and an in-person option will be announced once it is safe. Registration is required.
Contact Isaac for more information: itang@mpnh.org
Better At Home
Better at Home - Housekeeping
Receive light housekeeping and laundry every two weeks, up to a maximum of two hours per cleaning. Hourly subsidized rates are based on your notice of assessment from Canada Revenue Agency for last year. Rates may vary depending on program capacity. To enroll, you will need to complete a referral and home assessment.
At this time, we are accepting new referrals for the waitlist. To be eligible, you must be 55 or older and live in the Mount Pleasant catchment.
For information and inquiries about housekeeping, please email Tina Pan at tpan@mpnh.org or call 604-879-8208 ext. 108.
Better at Home - Meal Delivery
Get healthy, nutritious meals delivered weekly to your doorstep. This program is open to older adults (55+) living in the Mount Pleasant catchment area. The cost of each meal ranges from $5 to $11 depending on your income. Prepared with love at our neighbourhood house, each meal includes a main course, dessert and bread. You can order up to five meals per week.
For more info and to register for meal delivery, contact Omnia at OELshayeb@mpnh.org or call 604-879-8208 ext. 112.
Better at Home - Friendly Visiting
Friendly visits are an opportunity to regularly connect with a volunteer for companionship and conversation. Chat about current events or shared interests, exchange childhood memories, read a book to each other, do a crossword puzzle, or practice a new language — limitless possibilities! You are eligible for this service if you are 55 or older and live in the Mount Pleasant area. Please note that the friendly visiting program will not add new participants until September 2023, though you can be placed on a waitlist in the meantime.
Contact Cameron for more information about our friendly visiting program: cpearson@mpnh.org or call 604-879-8208 ext. 209
Better at Home - Yard work
Get help with light yard work. This program matches you with a volunteer who will assist with outdoor tasks such as mowing the lawn, raking leaves or shoveling snow. You will need to provide any tools or materials required for the yard work — and all tasks must take place outdoors. Like all our Better at Home services, you must be 55 or older and live in the Mount Pleasant area to be eligible.
Contact Cameron for more information about our friendly visiting program: cpearson@mpnh.org or call 604-879-8208 ext. 209
Better at Home - Medical Transportation
Need transportation to a medical appointment? This program pairs you with a volunteer driver who will pick you up at home, take you to your medical appointment and then bring you back home afterward. To receive this service, you must be physically able to get to and from the volunteer’s car without physical assistance. Please note that this is a transportation service only; volunteers are unable to accompany seniors to the actual medical appointment. Advance notice for transportation is required.
For more information, contact Omnia at OELshayeb@mpnh.org or call 604-879-8208 ext. 112
Important documents that you can download:
Carolyn Wong
Seniors Program Lead
cwong@mpnh.org
604.879.8208 ext 221
Vicky Li
Manager, Senior and Newcomer Services
vli@mpnh.org
604.879.8208 ext 107
Judy Venable
Caregiver Connect Coordinator
jvenable@mpnh.org
604-809-8303
Omnia El-Shayeb
Seniors Program Coordinator and Settlement Worker
oelshayeb@mpnh.org
604-879-8208 ext. 112
Isaac Tang
Seniors Programmer (Chinese Speaking)
itang@mpnh.org
604-879-8208
Tina Pan
Better at Home Coordinator
tpan@mpnh.org
604-879-8208 ext. 108