Lionsview Seniors' Planning Society

09/01/2026

It’s been a busy few months, and our August newsletter is a little summer wrap-up of what we’ve been up to across the North Shore!

🌡️ We worked with community partners to develop our Heat Preparedness Guide, bringing together local resources to help older adults, caregivers, and service providers stay prepared during extreme heat.

💬 We joined the West Vancouver Foundation’s Vital Conversation, connecting with organizations working with youth and exploring the similarities between the challenges facing youth and older adults, particularly around social connection and isolation.

🎉 We got out into the community at Party on the Plaza with Capilano Community Services and are looking forward to more community events this fall.

📊 We’re also sharing what we heard from our Services to Seniors Coalition and Seniors Working Group through our recent satisfaction surveys.

👋 And finally, we’re saying a big thank you and goodbye to Johanna, our Canada Summer Jobs student! We’re so grateful for all her hard work this summer and for the support of the Canada Summer Jobs program in making her placement possible.

Read our August newsletter to catch up on the summer at Lionsview and see what’s coming up this fall! 🍂

Click here to continue reading: https://mailchi.mp/0343956430be/lionsview-news-whats-new-in-the-community-51677

09/01/2026

We're so excited!

🎉 You’re Invited: Silver Harbour’s New Building Opening!

After a long journey, we’re so excited to welcome our community into our new Silver Harbour Centre! 💙

Join us for a special afternoon as we celebrate this new chapter, thank everyone who helped make our new home possible, and showcase our wonderful new space.

📅 Tuesday, September 8
🕜 1:30–3:00 PM
📍 2325 St Georges Ave, North Vancouver
💙 Free | Everyone welcome

Come celebrate with us, we’d love to see you there! ✨

08/26/2026

We’re excited to be attending the North Shore Volunteer Fair with our Seniors Action Table!

We’re actively looking for new SAT volunteers. If you’re a senior, or know a senior, who is passionate about advocating for a more accessible and age-friendly community, stop by and say hi! 👋 We’d love to meet you.

08/18/2026

This summer, Lionsview has been working on an important community initiative!

Created in collaboration with community organizations across the North Shore, the Extreme Heat Resources Guide compiles programs, services, and contacts to help service providers connect older adults with appropriate supports and strengthen coordinated community responses.

Check it out: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sEImBBoHToBPdl6eEbJj6hdF_kMmytNWpfi1BG-8NS0/edit?tab=t.4ca1fqu4u9dt =h.rc1kiejxyewe

08/06/2026

07/30/2026

☀️ Our July newsletter is out!

Inside this month’s issue:

Preparing for Extreme Heat:
Learn about the steps Lionsview is taking with community partners to help organizations prepare for extreme heat emergencies and support older adults across the North Shore.

Hidden Housing Solutions:
Hollyburn Community Services Society has launched a new, free home-sharing program for North Shore adults aged 55+, connecting homeowners with a spare room to older adults seeking affordable shared housing.

The Experiences of Older Women in Canada:
We highlight research from the National Institute on Ageing exploring the experiences and realities of older women across Canada.

Plus, more news and resources from across our community.

Read the July newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/c906dec22b67/lionsview-news-whats-new-in-the-community-50498

07/23/2026

July is Disability Pride Month – a time to celebrate disability identity, honor lived experiences and continue the ongoing fight for disability rights.

This month invites us to recognize the contributions, leadership, and community of people with disabilities while challenging ableism, stigma, and barriers to full inclusion in everyday life.

A great way to get involved in listening to and uplifting disabled voices it through your local library. Many have a list of recommended books for Disability Pride Month. Check out the North Vancouver District Public Library’s selection on their website, www.nvpl.ca .

Looking for resources on the North Shore? Check out North Shore Disability Resource Centre which works to build better communities that embrace people with disabilities through inclusive services, resources, and opportunities for individuals at every stage of life. Or, visit the North Vancouver City Library’s Persons with Disabilities’ Community Hub ( www.nvcl.ca/disabilities ) to learn more about how staff can help you with a variety of services, such as finding and accessing large print books. Their hub also includes helpful resources for people with disabilities’,

Working alongside the Seniors Action Table, Lionsview has had the opportunity to learn from and support older adults who share firsthand knowledge about living at the intersections of age and disability in their advocacy for creating more accessible and inclusive communities for everyone.

Together, let’s continue to celebrate diversity, raise awareness, and reinforce the basic principle, that people with disabilities belong in the decisions that shape school, work, health, care, and community life!
❤️💛🤍🩵💚🩶

07/22/2026

07/21/2026

For many older adults, especially those living in rural areas or managing health and mobility challenges, transportation can affect access to appointments and social activities.

Our website includes resources that may help older adults, people with disabilities, and those with medical needs find safer, more suitable transportation options in their area.

Visit the link in the comments to explore the full list of resources and learn more.

07/17/2026

North Shore Keep Well Society is launching Navigating Transitions—a FREE workshop series designed to help older adults plan ahead, stay informed, and connect with others in the community.

Growing older brings many changes—but you don't have to navigate them alone. ❤️

Topics will include:
🏡 Housing & Living Options
💪 Healthy Aging & Wellness
💰 Financial & Legal Planning
🛡️ Fraud Prevention & Safety
🧠 Mental Health & Resilience

📍Coming Fall 2026
Dates, locations, and registration details will be announced soon.

👥 Everyone is welcome. Admission is FREE.

This program is funded by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.keepwellsociety.ca

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