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The German-Canadian Benevolent Society operates the German-Canadian Care Home

08/31/2026

Our Outreach program will resume after the summer break!
The next event will be on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Dr. Leila Pirmoradi will return to the German-Canadian Care Home to speak about how our gut-brain connection affects our health. Join us at 2 pm for some coffee and cake!

07/08/2026

Our next Outreach Event will be on July 18, 2026 in our temporary building. The address is

German-Canadian Care Home at Dogwood Lodge
500 West 57th Avenue
Vancouver, BC, V6P 6E8.

Start Time: 2 pm

The Society invites you to an afternoon of Opera Lirica.
Family and friends are always welcome to attend.

Thank you for your donations, which help us cover the costs of coffee, cake, and other expenses.

If you have any questions, please contact Waltraud Custer at 604-263-4232 or Maj-Britt at 604-713-6562 or [email protected]

06/06/2026

Our next Outreach Event will be next Saturday, June 13, 2026, in our temporary building at Dogwood Lodge.

Start Time: 2 pm
The Society invites you to an afternoon of humour and German trivia.
Family and friends are always welcome to attend.

Thank you for your donations, which help us cover the costs of coffee, cake, and other expenses.

If you have any questions, please contact Waltraud Custer at 604-263-4232 or [email protected]

06/04/2026

In recognition of this year's BC Seniors' Week, we are highlighting our seniors' achievements, wisdom, and life experiences.

Older adults have gained valuable knowledge throughout the years, and it would be a shame not to value their guidance, unique perspectives, and life lessons. Let's not only treat seniors with the respect and dignity they deserve - let's also create opportunities for them to share what they have learned and the priorities that bring us closer to happiness.

This week, we encourage everyone to connect with the older adults in their lives. Listen to their stories, learn from their experiences, and let them know how much they mean to you.

05/15/2026

The Society invites you to a screening of the film The Miracle of Bern (“Das Wunder von Bern”). The movie tells the story of Germany’s victory at the 1954 FIFA World Cup in Bern, alongside the struggles of a young boy whose father returns home as a prisoner of war.

This Outreach Event will be held at the German-Canadian Care Home at Dogwood Lodge:
📍 500 West 57th Avenue
🗓️ Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ Start: 2 pm

05/12/2026

Every day, nurses save and improve lives 💙

Today is International Nurses Day and we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to all the dedicated nurses who have made a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

At the German-Canadian Care Home, our nurses do so much more than administer medications and monitor vital signs. They bring comfort and reassurance by being present - taking the time to talk, listen, and truly connect with our residents.

Thank you for your compassion, dedication, and the difference you make each day.

03/18/2026

The German-Canadian Care Home has recently completed its move to two temporary locations. As the old building at 2010 Harrison Drive prepares for demolition, residents, staff, volunteers, and family members are settling into their new homes.

Over the past few weeks, we successfully relocated 22 residents to Central City Lodge (415 West Pender Street) and 81 residents to Dogwood Lodge (500 West 57th Avenue).

Thank you to everyone who supported this transition—whether by assisting residents directly or helping move their possessions and other essential items. We deeply appreciate the dedication and commitment of everyone involved in ensuring a safe journey, and in making sure no cherished belongings were left behind.

Our residents’ comfort remains our top priority, regardless of location. At the same time, this move marks an important milestone for the Society, as it paves the way for a new state-of-the-art building.

01/13/2026

Dear Family and Friends of GCCH,
After 30 years of dedicated service, our CEO Jutta Purchase will be retiring at the end of this month. We wish to extend our sincere gratitude to Jutta for her exceptional leadership and many contributions to GCCH, and we wish her all the best in her well-deserved retirement.

We are grateful to announce that Michael Neumann has been appointed as the new CEO of the German-Canadian Benevolent Society of BC. Michael brings extensive experience in long-term care, senior living operations, and project development, and is honored to lead the organization through this upcoming transition and the redevelopment of the care home building.

We look forward to this next chapter and thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,
Board of Directors
German-Canadian Benevolent Society of BC

01/02/2026

Happy new year!

We would like to share our next outreach event:
Udo Erasmus has researched this topic extensively, has written books and articles and will give us a fascinating insight into the world of fats and oils and their effects on our health. The lecture will be held in English.

Please note that our program starts as usual at 2:00 PM. We will serve coffee, tea, and something sweet. The program begins at 2:30 PM.

Thank you for your donations, which help cover the costs of coffee, cake, and other expenses.

If you have any questions, please contact Waltraud Custer at 604-263-4232 or Maj-Britt at 604-713-6562 or [email protected].

12/29/2025

We are grateful to announce that the German-Canadian Care Home has been nominated to receive the 2025 Worklplace of the Year Award by the BC Care Providers Association. This nomination is a great achievement as it recognizes our commitment to quality, compassion and excellence in the continuing care sector.

Address

500 West 57th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V6P6E8

Telephone

+16047136500

Website

http://www.gcch.ca/

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