Seniors Services Society Community Education Home Page

Seniors Services Society Annual Theatre Fundraiser will once again take place on JUNE 10th at the Historic Bernie Legge Theatre in Queens Park, New Westminster.

Community Education

A variety of services are provided through the Community Education program. These programs are designed so that older adults will have an increased level of knowledge about housing and support services provided in their communities. The programs are also designed to provide members of the public with increased knowledge about the needs of older adults and the resources available to them. For more information call us at 604-520-6621 or Email.

Workshops and Presentations - Community education on a variety of topics of interest to seniors including housing options.

Directory of Services for Seniors - A searchable database of the New Westminster Directory of Services for Seniors 55+. The print version was distributed in New Westminster starting Thursday October 30 2008. The searchable web version and its portal will open some time in the future.

Building Manager Resources - These workshops for the staff and providers of seniors housing are designed to equip them with the knowledge and tools nescessary to ensure that their buildings are seniors friendly.

Housing Counsellor Training - Training is offered to volunteers and staff who work with older adults and want to learn more about housing and resources available in their communities.

Research Library - In addition to providing information on housing and related services for older adults our agency has a collection of research materials related to aging.

Resources - Information on general resouces related to housing and aging.

Glossary - Definitions of key terms related to housing and services for older adults.