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Support for Seniors in Society

The Adult Day Program provides a variety of therapeutic programs and services. We assist aging adults and seniors who require support because of health-related challenges. This reduces isolation and enables our seniors to maintain their independence at home and in the community.

Our Mission

To enhance the quality of life of older adults and elders within our diverse community by promoting wellness and independence through the provision of responsive person-centered programs, services and advocacy in a safe and caring environment.

Our Vision

A safe and trusted environment where older adults and elders feel valued as contributing members and mentors of an intergenerational community that fosters their desired health outcomes.

Our History

Renfrew-Collingwood Seniors’ Society was incorporated as a not-for-profit, charitable organization on October 19, 1976. During its early years, Renfrew-Collingwood Seniors’ Society was devoted to providing recreational, social and leisure activities and services to community seniors.

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Locating a constant funding source was a continual challenge, and after an arduous battle, Renfrew-Collingwood Seniors’ Society obtained a contract to operate an Adult Day Program three days per week with secure funding from the Ministry of Health. The City of Vancouver provided a community service grant to offset the costs of the other two ‘community days’.

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Currently Renfrew-Collingwood Seniors’ Society is still under contract to Vancouver Coastal Health Authority for ADC services and receiving funding from the City of Vancouver. In addition, SMART funds provide for a “Wheels to Meals and Congregate Lunch” program.

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During its 48 years of existence, Renfrew-Collingwood Seniors’ Society has changed homes four times. Initially located in the vacated nuns residence at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, the Centre moved to Beaconsfield United Church basement after one year, then to St. Matthew’s Anglican Church hall on 23rd, and finally to their current location beside Three Links Care Centre on 22nd and Renfrew.

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Although this brief history cannot begin to describe the struggles that faced Renfrew-Collingwood Seniors’ Society, its current success can only be credited to the undying devotion and commitment of many of its staff, board members and volunteers. They are what makes Renfrew-Collingwood Seniors’ Society what it is, and what our slogan exudes – “Taking Seniors to Heart”.

Services

What we offer

Our Adult Day Program provides administrative staff, a nursing professional, activity workers, and a cook. Health care and support services include a therapeutic exercise program, foot care, dementia support, medication management and review, health monitoring, caregiver support and education, and wellness education. Services also include a hot lunch service (take-out frozen meals are available) and a broad range of recreational opportunities.

Socialize

Make friends

Members arrive by HandyDart or dropped off by family, then have morning social with tea/coffee and muffin

Exercise

Strengthen the Body

Our exercise program caters to different levels of fitness and movements that are safe for all participants.

Lunch

Healthy and Delicious

Discover a world of flavors with our nutritious lunches, inspired by the beloved countries of our participating seniors.

Afternoon Programs

Engaging Activities

Our activities are designed to stimulate both the mind and body, nurturing health and creativity among participants.

Open: 8:30 am
Close: 4:00 pm