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Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House - Seniors and Older Adults Programs

Caregiver Support, Food, Services for Seniors, and Social / Recreational

Provided by Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House

Programs for seniors and older adults (55+), including lunches, recreational dance classes, and local outings.

Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House (MPNH) offers a variety of programs and events for seniors and older adults, such as:

Caregivers Connect: Offers a point of connection for those who are caregiving for an older adult in the community. Services include one-to-one support, information and referrals, workshops, wellness activities and more. To register for programs, contact shelly.schnee@mpnh.org. Caregiver programs include:

In-Person Caregiver Social: Occurs every Second Wednesday - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM and Fourth Wednesday - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM. located at the MPNH location
Caregivers Online Social: Occurs every Second Thursday - 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM and Last Thursday - 03:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
Online Coffee Club: Occurs every Friday (ongoing sessions) - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM online via Zoom.
Caregivers Hangout: Occurs every Third Thursday of every month - 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM at the MPNH location.

Chair Yoga: Hybrid class (in-person and Zoom) on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. This gentle chair yoga class is facilitated by a peer volunteer. Clients can participate online from the comfort of their home or in person at the neighbourhood house. To register, contact cwong@mpnh.org.

Chinese Choir: The Chinese Choir brings together older adults (55+) who like to sing and listen to Chinese traditional music. Most participants are newcomers who have been in Canada for less than five years and speak Mandarin. The group runs every Monday morning, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, with support from two experienced volunteers. The cost of this program is $20 per six-month season (April to August / September to March). To register, contact seniors@mpnh.org.

Choose to Move: Choose to Move is a free, flexible program that provides seniors with motivation and support to become more active. The12-week program includes one-to-one coaching and group sessions, where you will explore ways to live a healthier and more active life. To register, contact: OELshayeb@mpnh.org.

English Conversation Class for Seniors: In-person class every Thursday from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Practise English conversation skills used in daily life in a safe, supportive space. To register, contact: mpryne@mpnh.org.

Line Dancing: In-person every Monday from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Come and learn simple choreographed dances in this fun, lively volunteer-led program. Each week, you will practise several dances made up of a repetitive sequence of steps. No previous dance experience necessary. The cost is $25 for a 10-class punch card. To register, contact cwong@mpnh.org.

Seniors Lunch and Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Provides weekly community meals where individuals can share lunch with others. A Senior's Lunch is offered on Tuesdays, and an all-ages Community Lunch is offered on Fridays. Lunch is served at noon and is typically followed by bingo. The cost is $5 per meal, or a five-meal punch card is available for $20 (excluding special events). To register, contact: OELshayeb@mpnh.org.

Mount Pleasant Men's Shed: In-person men’s group, open to all those who self-identify as men. Occurs every Friday, 12:00 PM - 03:30 PM at the MPNH location. To register, contact dulcy.anderson@mpnh.org.

Tech Café : Offers an in-person Tech Café every Thursday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. This drop-in program provides support for individuals who have questions about computers, tablets, smartphones, or the internet. Volunteers and staff are available to answer questions and share tips on staying safe online. The program is open to all ages, and no registration is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their device. To register, contact mpryne@mpnh.org.

Check the event calendar on the website for more information and the program schedule.
The programming listed above is subject to change.

604-879-8208

Public email: info@mpnh.org

Website: https://www.mpnh.org/older-adults-55...

800 East Broadway Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 1Y1

Cost: Fees may apply