Today, May 20, 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of J. Gordon Marshall as a barrister and solicitor in British Columbia. With previous extensive experience in criminal and civil litigation, Gordon started serving clients for Seniors First BC, previously known as the BC Center for Elder Advocacy and Support (the “Society”) in 2007. Gordon soon transformed […]

Happy Victoria Day 2025! Our programs will be closed on Monday, May 19th, 2025 to observe the BC Victoria Day provincial statutory holiday and return to service the following day, Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. Callers to our Seniors Abuse & Information Line (1-866-437-1940) can leave a voice message and receive a call-back when we re-open.

Our May 2025 Newsletter is out! https://mailchi.mp/ac8d3664ab9b/may-2025-newsletter-17287180 Read about National Family Caregiver Awareness Month, updates from our organization, events happening this month, and an upcoming BC CRNs Provincial Learning Event. To subscribe, visit: https://seniorsfirstbc.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4e276b95094b838c2351b3413&id=25ee3572af

Seniors First BC is participating in events & presentations throughout Seniors Week. See the list below: SATURDAY JUNE 7th - SURREY HEALTH & WELLNESS FORUM, 9:30am-3:30pm (PST) Location: Clayton Community Centre, 7155 187a Street, Surrey Seniors First BC will host an information table as well as providing presentations about Elder Law, and Social Isolation. For […]

Date/Time: Thursday, June 5th, 2025, 1:30pm-3:00pm PST Location: City of Langley Library, 20399 Douglas Cres, Langley, BC V3A 8T4 In partnership with the City of Langley Public Library, we are delivering a presentation on Frauds and Scams. As of December 2024, in Canada, there were 49,432 reports of fraud processed, totaling 34,621 victims of fraud​ […]

Date/Time: Thurs. June 5th, 2025, 10:00am-12noonLocation: Abbotsford Rec Centre, 2499 McMillan Road, Abbotsford Seniors First BC is pleased to participate in a special presentation as part of BC Seniors Week with Abbotsford ARC Learning Plus 55+ ! Presentations by Linda Yauk of Seniors First BC, Trina Enns from Archway Community Services, Rachel Neufeldt of Abbotsford […]

We're hiring a Program Manager to support our Public Education & Outreach Program and a Casual Seniors Abuse & Information Line Intake Worker. Learn more by visiting our career page: https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/get-involved/careers/

TOPIC: THE IMPORTANCE OF STAYING CONNECTED TO PREVENT SOCIAL ISOLATION Date/Time: Wednesday, June 4th, 2025. 1:30pm-3:00pm PST Location: Brighouse Branch, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond. As part of BC Seniors Week, and in partnership with Richmond Public Library, join us for a free learning event on "The Importance of Staying Connected: Preventing Social Isolation and Loneliness". […]

Date/Time: Saturday, May 31st, 11:00am-2:00pm,Location: New West Secondary School, 820 Sixth Street, New Westminster Seniors First BC will have an information table at this free all-ages event, hosted by WINS Local Immigration Partnership, New West Welcome Centre & City of New Westminster. Connect with local groups & services to learn about resources. Enjoy food, cultural […]

Date/Time: Thurs. May 29th, 2025 2:00pm – 3:30pm PSTLocation: Central Branch, Vancouver Public Library Join us for an Advance Planning presentation in partnership with the Vancouver Public Library! Advance planning can help ensure your wishes will be respected if you were to become incapable and when you pass away. Presented by a lawyer with Seniors […]