Date/Time: Sept 22, 2023 10:00am – 12:00pm PSTLocation: 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC We will be presenting about Frauds & Scams at the Renfrew Community Centre! In 2022 in Canada, there were 91,190 reports of fraud totaling 57,055 victims of fraud with a total of $431M lost. This workshop introduces what frauds and scams […]
Date/Time: Sept 21, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm PSTLocation: Multi-Purpose Room, Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 McMillan Road, Abbotsford In partnership with the Abbotsford Recreation Centre, a Seniors First BC legal advocate will present an overview of federal and provincial government benefits for seniors, including Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), […]
Date/Time: September 19, 2023 10:30am - 12pm PST on Zoom Join us for a free BCCRN Provincial Webinar titled "Protect What's Yours! Prevent Financial Abuse, Fraud, and Scams" taking place on September 19th, 2023 from 10:30am to 12pm PST! Hosted by the BC Association of Community Response Networks (BCCRNs), learn how seniors can protect their belongings […]
Date/Time: Sept 18th, 2023 2:00pm – 4:00pm PSTLocation: Room 294, in Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond In partnership with Chimo Community Services, a Seniors First BC legal advocate will present an overview of federal and provincial government benefits for seniors, including Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Fair […]
Date/Time: August 24, 2023 3:00pm – 5:00pm PSTLocation: Terrace Public Library, 4610 Park Avenue, Terrace BC In partnership with the Terrace & District Community Services Society, a Seniors First BC legal advocate will present an overview of federal and provincial government benefits for seniors, including Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), Canada Pension […]
Date/Time: August 22, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00pm PSTLocation: 1004 N Park St, Victoria, BC V8T 1C6 We will be presenting about Frauds & Scams in partnership with the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre. In 2022 in Canada, there were 91,190 reports of fraud totaling 57,055 victims of fraud with a total of $431M lost. […]
Date/Time: August 18, 2023 12:30pm – 2:00pm PSTLocation: 6810 Main St, Vancouver, BC We will be presenting about Frauds & Scams at the Sunset Community Centre! In 2022 in Canada, there were 91,190 reports of fraud totaling 57,055 victims of fraud with a total of $431M lost. This workshop introduces what frauds and scams are, […]
Date/Time: August 10, 2023 2:00pm – 4:00pm PSTLocation: Collingwood Neighbourhood House Multi-room, 5288 Joyce St, Vancouver Advance planning can help ensure your wishes will be respected if you were to become incapable and when you pass away. Presented by a Seniors First BC Staff Lawyer, join us to learn about tools that can help plan for […]
Date/Time: July 11, 2023 10:00am – 12:00pm PSTLocation: Virtual, Zoom In partnership with S.U.C.C.E.S.S BC, a Seniors First BC legal advocate will present an overview of federal and provincial government benefits for seniors, including Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Fair Pharmacare, BC Senior Supplement, and Shelter Aid for […]
Date/Time: June 26, 2023 1:00pm – 3:00 pm PSTLocation: Slesse Room, 9291 Corbould St, Chilliwack, BC In partnership with the Chilliwack & District Seniors' Resources Society, we will be presenting about Advanced Planning tools including Wills, Power of Attorneys, and Representation Agreements! To register, please call 604-793-9979
Date/Time: June 22, 2023 1:00pm – 2:00 pm PST Location: 20399 Douglas Crescent Langley BC V3A 4B3 In partnership with the City of Langley Library, we will be presenting about "Staying Connected: Preventing Social Isolation & Loneliness"! This interactive presentation introduces the importance of staying connected. It discusses issues of social isolation and loneliness, the correlation between social […]
Date/Time: June 12, 2023 11:00am – 12:30pm PSTLocation: East Richmond Community Hall, 12360 Cambie Road In partnership with the Cambie Community Centre in Richmond, we will be presenting an overview of recent trends and statistics involving elder abuse, as well as Seniors' First BC's programs and services. To register, please call 604-238-8399.
Date/Time: June 9, 2023 1:00pm – 2:30 pm PST Location: 20399 Douglas Crescent Langley BC V3A 4B3 As a part of this year's BC Seniors Week happening from June 4 to 10, we will be presenting about Frauds and Scams in partnership the City of Langley Library! In 2022 in Canada, there were 91,190 reports of fraud totaling […]
Date/Time: June 7, 2023 6:00pm – 7:30 pm PST Location: Zoom In partnership with the Fraser Valley Regional Library we will be presenting about Frauds and Scams over Zoom! In 2022 in Canada, there were 91,190 reports of fraud totaling 57,055 victims of fraud with a total of $431M lost. This workshop introduces what frauds […]
Date/Time: June 6, 2023 1:00pm – 2:30 pm PST Location: 20399 Douglas Crescent Langley BC V3A 4B3 As a part of this year's BC Seniors Week happening from June 4 to 10, we will be presenting about Advanced Planning tools including Wills, Power of Attorneys, and Representation Agreements at the City of Langley Library! No registration is required. […]
Date/Time: June 6, 2023 10:00am – 11:30am PSTLocation: Virtual, Zoom In partnership with S.U.C.C.E.S.S BC, a Seniors First BC staff lawyer will be presenting about Advanced Planning tools including Wills, Power of Attorneys, and Representation Agreements! Mandarin Chinese interpretation will be provided. To register, visit https://success.jotform.com/231146047304850
Date/Time: May 10, 2023 2:00pm – 3:30 pm PSTLocation: Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley Street Nelson, BC In partnership with the Nelson & Are Elder Abuse Prevention Program and the Nelson Public Library, we will be presenting about Advanced Planning tools including Wills, Power of Attorneys, and Representation Agreements! No registration is required. For more […]
Date/Time: April 24, 2023 1:00pm – 2:30 pm PSTLocation: Mackenzie Recreation Centre 400 Skeena Drive, Mackenzie Public Library We will be presenting about Advanced Planning tools including Wills, Power of Attorneys, and Representation Agreements! No registration is required. For more information, email Outreach@seniorsfirstbc.ca.
Anne Fletcher, Legal Advocate at the Bella Coola Legal Advocacy Program, and Marie-Noël Campbell, Seniors First BC’s Executive Director and a staff lawyer, will be presenting “Wills & Estate, On & Off Reserve” in Prince Rupert! The presentation will take place on March 29th, 2023 at 7pm at the Gitga’at Development Corporation’s office. Refreshments will […]
Date/Time: April 6, 2023 10:00 am – 1:00 pm PSTLocation: Zoom and in person at the Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility 2005 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC In partnership with the Wavefront Centre DeafBlind Services Program, we will be presenting about Advanced Planning tools including Wills, Power of Attorneys, and Representation Agreements. ASL Interpretation and Cart Service […]
Date/Time: March 14, 2023 from 10am to 11:30am Location: In person, North Vancouver City Library (120 14th Street WestNorth Vancouver, BC) Life can be unpredictable! Advance Planning can help ensure your wishes will be respected when relying on someone else to make decisions for you and after you die. One of our staff lawyers will be […]
Date/Time: February 23, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm PSTLocation: Zoom and in person at the Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility 2005 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC Join our workshop to learn about Advanced Planning tools including Wills, Power of Attorneys, and Representation Agreements. ASL Interpretation and Cart Service provided! This workshop is hosted by the Wavefront […]
Date/Time: February 23, 2023 at 1pm-2pm PST Advance planning can help ensure your wishes will be respected when relying on someone else to make decisions for you and after you die. Join us to learn about Advance Planning tools including Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Representation Agreements! This session is presented by our staff lawyer. […]
Join us for a webinar, How to Maintain Dignity while Ageing with Cerebral Palsy, taking place on February 2, 2023, from 1pm to 3pm over Zoom. This candid discussion will be co-hosted by the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC and Intercultural Strategies. As part of this discussion, we will be presenting Elder Abuse - What is it, How Do We Deal With It? Learn […]
Date/Time: November 14th, 1:00PM – 2:30PM PST. Join us for a free Zoom webinar on frauds and scams in partnership with the Nanaimo Family Life Association! Learn about what frauds and scams are, common scams targeting Canadian seniors, safety strategies, and resources to consult if someone you know has been scammed. Register by visiting this […]
Date/Time: November 16, 2022 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PSTLocation: Zoom and in person at the Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility 2005 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC Join our workshop to learn about Advanced Planning tools including Wills, Power of Attorneys, and Representation Agreements. ASL Interpretation Provided! This workshop is hosted by the Wavefront Centre for Communication […]
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