Seniors Programs and Services
North Shore Neighbourhood House offers many fun fitness, sport and recreational classes that appeal to a wide variety of interests and are inclusive of all ability levels. Come visit us to sing, paint, dance, learn a new skill, go on outings, keep healthy or chat with other seniors. Everyone is welcome!
Our Seniors programs are offered at the NSNH and John Braithwaite Community Centre. We’d love to have you join us!
Check our program guide and bus trips brochure above or contact us for more information:
- General information and programming (Registered and Drop-In) – Seniors Program Coordinator, Tooka Hashemi 236-987-1046 or seniors@nsnh.bc.ca
- Bus Trips – Seniors Social Programmer, Karin Weidner 236-985-5507 or srsocialprog@nsnh.bc.ca
- Peer Support Sessions – view our SPS Brochure or call Lorna Harding at 604-315-2084 or lharding@nsnh.bc.ca
- Seniors Programming Waitlist: 236-987-1046
Seniors Wellness
Social Circle
This unique outreach program is for frail and/or isolated seniors living on the North Shore. Our goal is to provide health, wellness and socialization opportunities to help improve quality of life. The group meets once a week for 1.5 hours. Call Karin Weidner at 236-985-5507 for more information.
memory Arts - lyrics & laughter to lift collective
A social gathering for family care-partners and persons with memory loss. Through music, laughter yoga and creative activities, you will experience stress release, lightness and new learning.
Be part of a community of those who understand.
For people with memory loss and their care-partner (family/friends). No paid caregivers please.
Facilitators: Cindy Bouvet, Recreation Therapist; Seia Roots, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Art Therapist and Laughter Yoga Leader.
For more information, contact Tooka Hashemi at seniors@nsnh.bc.ca or call 236-987-1046 .
Seniors Peer Support Volunteer Program
A special bond of trust develops between people who are of similar age, values and experiences.
Seniors volunteers are screened and receive thorough training to offer emotional support, resource information and guidance regarding life changes and challenges.
This one-on-one support service is free, confidential, and available in different languages. Potential participants can request service or be referred for it.
We are currently seeking new volunteers.
Please visit our volunteering page for more information or contact the Coordinator Lorna Harding at 604-315-2084
Seniors Program Sites
Please contact our Seniors Program Coordinator, Tooka Hashemi at 236-987-1046 for more information about programs in your neighbourhood.
Need Help Now?
Seniors-One-Stop Information Line
Mon – Fri, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Suicide/Crisis Line
24 hours
Abuse and Neglect Program
(604) 904-6199
Home Health Services
(604) 986-7111
NS Women's Crisis Line
(604) 987-3374
24 hours
Emergency Social Services
(604) 660-3194
BC Nurses Line
(604) 215-4700