🗓️ Upcoming events

Events of interest to our 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors / community 🙂

Scroll down (past calendar) for in-page listing
of the month’s events, including graphics!

Rainbow Wisdom Cafe
Sep
18

Rainbow Wisdom Cafe

🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow Wisdom Cafe 🏳️‍⚧️
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House, in partnership with 411 Seniors Centre

Come together with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults and allies for an afternoon of engaging conversations, fun activities, and educational topics. Enjoy light refreshments while building meaningful connections in a supportive and welcoming space.

This is a wonderful opportunity to share experiences, learn from each other, and celebrate our vibrant community.

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QUEST+ Café for 2SLGBTQIA+ Seniors
Sep
18

QUEST+ Café for 2SLGBTQIA+ Seniors

🏳️‍🌈 Supporting older adults who identify with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community 🏳️‍⚧️

This café is an opportunity to come together and connect with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults.

Come socialize with others at our peer-driven, safe, inclusive and accessible monthly cafe, featuring an educational, informational or entertainment focus. Please email us at the address below if you’d like specific information about next month’s cafe!

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QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻
Sep
18

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

  • 55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Drop-In Program (Zoom)

  • When: 2:30 pm - 3: 30 pm, Every Thursday

Join our online community from Northern B.C., to Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Valley, and the B.C. Interior, Newcomers encouraged!

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Film: Outliers & Outlaws
Sep
21

Film: Outliers & Outlaws

Outliers and Outlaws is a full-length documentary that uncovers the history of the large and vibrant lesbian community of Eugene, Oregon. Women who migrated to Eugene in the 1960s-80s candidly share stories that reveal the power of courageous and creative living. Branded as outsiders, they forged an alternative community that ultimately transformed mainstream culture and politics

  • When: 12:30 pm, Sept 21, 2025

  • Where: Cineplex Odeon International Village | 3rd floor, 88 West Pender St., Vancouver | map

  • Tickets: here

  • Who: Out on Screen: Vancouver Queer Film Festival

  • Watch Online in B.C.: 12 am, Sept 22, 12 AM | 11:50 pm, Sept 28

  • IMDB

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QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽
Sep
22

QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽

QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽
55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Drop-In Program

Pick up your pen with Quills—a creative writing drop-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults. Explore reflective writing, share your voice, and connect with fellow storytellers across the province—no experience needed, just your imagination

  • September: 22nd, 2025

  • October: 13th and 20th 2025

  • November: 3rd and 17th 2025

  • December: 1st and 15th 2025

Register by calling the front desk at 604-684-5307
or emailing seniors@qmunity.ca

Taught by: Katie Watters, QMUNITY Volunteer

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QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻
Sep
25

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

  • 55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Drop-In Program (Zoom)

  • When: 2:30 pm - 3: 30 pm, Every Thursday

Join our online community from Northern B.C., to Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Valley, and the B.C. Interior, Newcomers encouraged!

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Rainbow Wisdom Cafe
Oct
2

Rainbow Wisdom Cafe

🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow Wisdom Cafe 🏳️‍⚧️
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House, in partnership with 411 Seniors Centre

Come together with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults and allies for an afternoon of engaging conversations, fun activities, and educational topics. Enjoy light refreshments while building meaningful connections in a supportive and welcoming space.

This is a wonderful opportunity to share experiences, learn from each other, and celebrate our vibrant community.

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QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻
Oct
2

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

  • 55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Drop-In Program (Zoom)

  • When: 2:30 pm - 3: 30 pm, Every Thursday

Join our online community from Northern B.C., to Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Valley, and the B.C. Interior, Newcomers encouraged!

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QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻
Oct
9

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

  • 55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Drop-In Program (Zoom)

  • When: 2:30 pm - 3: 30 pm, Every Thursday

Join our online community from Northern B.C., to Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Valley, and the B.C. Interior, Newcomers encouraged!

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QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽
Oct
13

QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽

QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽
55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Drop-In Program

Pick up your pen with Quills—a creative writing drop-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults. Explore reflective writing, share your voice, and connect with fellow storytellers across the province—no experience needed, just your imagination

  • September: 22nd, 2025

  • October: 13th and 20th 2025

  • November: 3rd and 17th 2025

  • December: 1st and 15th 2025

Register by calling the front desk at 604-684-5307
or emailing seniors@qmunity.ca

Taught by: Katie Watters, QMUNITY Volunteer

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Rainbow Wisdom Cafe
Oct
16

Rainbow Wisdom Cafe

🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow Wisdom Cafe 🏳️‍⚧️
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House, in partnership with 411 Seniors Centre

Come together with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults and allies for an afternoon of engaging conversations, fun activities, and educational topics. Enjoy light refreshments while building meaningful connections in a supportive and welcoming space.

This is a wonderful opportunity to share experiences, learn from each other, and celebrate our vibrant community.

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QUEST+ Café for 2SLGBTQIA+ Seniors
Oct
16

QUEST+ Café for 2SLGBTQIA+ Seniors

🏳️‍🌈 Supporting older adults who identify with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community 🏳️‍⚧️

This café is an opportunity to come together and connect with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults.

Come socialize with others at our peer-driven, safe, inclusive and accessible monthly cafe, featuring an educational, informational or entertainment focus. Please email us at the address below if you’d like specific information about next month’s cafe!

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QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻
Oct
16

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

  • 55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Drop-In Program (Zoom)

  • When: 2:30 pm - 3: 30 pm, Every Thursday

Join our online community from Northern B.C., to Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Valley, and the B.C. Interior, Newcomers encouraged!

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QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽
Oct
20

QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽

QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽
55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Drop-In Program

Pick up your pen with Quills—a creative writing drop-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults. Explore reflective writing, share your voice, and connect with fellow storytellers across the province—no experience needed, just your imagination

  • September: 22nd, 2025

  • October: 13th and 20th 2025

  • November: 3rd and 17th 2025

  • December: 1st and 15th 2025

Register by calling the front desk at 604-684-5307
or emailing seniors@qmunity.ca

Taught by: Katie Watters, QMUNITY Volunteer

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QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻
Oct
23

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

  • 55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Drop-In Program (Zoom)

  • When: 2:30 pm - 3: 30 pm, Every Thursday

Join our online community from Northern B.C., to Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Valley, and the B.C. Interior, Newcomers encouraged!

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Honouring Our Elders
Oct
30

Honouring Our Elders

Pride in Progress: Honouring Our Elders

Join us for QMUNITY's Honouring Our Elders 2025 luncheon at the Sylvia Hotel.  This year’s event shines a spotlight on legal advocacy and political activism.

Enjoy a 3-course lunch, entertainment and readings in celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ activists and advocates who have paved the way for our right to live out and proud. Connect with those who have fought – and continue to fight – for our rights.

Registration: Claim your ticket online or call 604-684-5307 or email seniors@qmunity.ca

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QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻
Oct
30

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

  • 55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Drop-In Program (Zoom)

  • When: 2:30 pm - 3: 30 pm, Every Thursday

Join our online community from Northern B.C., to Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Valley, and the B.C. Interior, Newcomers encouraged!

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QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽
Nov
3

QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽

QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽
55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Drop-In Program

Pick up your pen with Quills—a creative writing drop-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults. Explore reflective writing, share your voice, and connect with fellow storytellers across the province—no experience needed, just your imagination

  • September: 22nd, 2025

  • October: 13th and 20th 2025

  • November: 3rd and 17th 2025

  • December: 1st and 15th 2025

Register by calling the front desk at 604-684-5307
or emailing seniors@qmunity.ca

Taught by: Katie Watters, QMUNITY Volunteer

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Rainbow Wisdom Cafe
Nov
6

Rainbow Wisdom Cafe

🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow Wisdom Cafe 🏳️‍⚧️
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House, in partnership with 411 Seniors Centre

Come together with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults and allies for an afternoon of engaging conversations, fun activities, and educational topics. Enjoy light refreshments while building meaningful connections in a supportive and welcoming space.

This is a wonderful opportunity to share experiences, learn from each other, and celebrate our vibrant community.

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QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻
Nov
6

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

  • 55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Drop-In Program (Zoom)

  • When: 2:30 pm - 3: 30 pm, Every Thursday

Join our online community from Northern B.C., to Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Valley, and the B.C. Interior, Newcomers encouraged!

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QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻
Nov
13

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

  • 55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Drop-In Program (Zoom)

  • When: 2:30 pm - 3: 30 pm, Every Thursday

Join our online community from Northern B.C., to Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Valley, and the B.C. Interior, Newcomers encouraged!

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QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽
Nov
17

QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽

QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽
55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Drop-In Program

Pick up your pen with Quills—a creative writing drop-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults. Explore reflective writing, share your voice, and connect with fellow storytellers across the province—no experience needed, just your imagination

  • September: 22nd, 2025

  • October: 13th and 20th 2025

  • November: 3rd and 17th 2025

  • December: 1st and 15th 2025

Register by calling the front desk at 604-684-5307
or emailing seniors@qmunity.ca

Taught by: Katie Watters, QMUNITY Volunteer

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Rainbow Wisdom Cafe
Nov
20

Rainbow Wisdom Cafe

🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow Wisdom Cafe 🏳️‍⚧️
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House, in partnership with 411 Seniors Centre

Come together with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults and allies for an afternoon of engaging conversations, fun activities, and educational topics. Enjoy light refreshments while building meaningful connections in a supportive and welcoming space.

This is a wonderful opportunity to share experiences, learn from each other, and celebrate our vibrant community.

View Event →
QUEST+ Café for 2SLGBTQIA+ Seniors
Nov
20

QUEST+ Café for 2SLGBTQIA+ Seniors

🏳️‍🌈 Supporting older adults who identify with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community 🏳️‍⚧️

This café is an opportunity to come together and connect with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults.

Come socialize with others at our peer-driven, safe, inclusive and accessible monthly cafe, featuring an educational, informational or entertainment focus. Please email us at the address below if you’d like specific information about next month’s cafe!

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QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻
Nov
20

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

  • 55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Drop-In Program (Zoom)

  • When: 2:30 pm - 3: 30 pm, Every Thursday

Join our online community from Northern B.C., to Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Valley, and the B.C. Interior, Newcomers encouraged!

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QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻
Nov
27

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

  • 55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Drop-In Program (Zoom)

  • When: 2:30 pm - 3: 30 pm, Every Thursday

Join our online community from Northern B.C., to Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Valley, and the B.C. Interior, Newcomers encouraged!

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QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽
Dec
1

QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽

QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽
55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Drop-In Program

Pick up your pen with Quills—a creative writing drop-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults. Explore reflective writing, share your voice, and connect with fellow storytellers across the province—no experience needed, just your imagination

  • September: 22nd, 2025

  • October: 13th and 20th 2025

  • November: 3rd and 17th 2025

  • December: 1st and 15th 2025

Register by calling the front desk at 604-684-5307
or emailing seniors@qmunity.ca

Taught by: Katie Watters, QMUNITY Volunteer

View Event →
Rainbow Wisdom Cafe
Dec
4

Rainbow Wisdom Cafe

🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow Wisdom Cafe 🏳️‍⚧️
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House, in partnership with 411 Seniors Centre

Come together with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults and allies for an afternoon of engaging conversations, fun activities, and educational topics. Enjoy light refreshments while building meaningful connections in a supportive and welcoming space.

This is a wonderful opportunity to share experiences, learn from each other, and celebrate our vibrant community.

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QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻
Dec
4

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

  • 55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Drop-In Program (Zoom)

  • When: 2:30 pm - 3: 30 pm, Every Thursday

Join our online community from Northern B.C., to Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Valley, and the B.C. Interior, Newcomers encouraged!

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QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻
Dec
11

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

  • 55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Drop-In Program (Zoom)

  • When: 2:30 pm - 3: 30 pm, Every Thursday

Join our online community from Northern B.C., to Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Valley, and the B.C. Interior, Newcomers encouraged!

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QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽
Dec
15

QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽

QMUNITY Quills: Online Writing Workshop ✍🏽
55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Drop-In Program

Pick up your pen with Quills—a creative writing drop-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults. Explore reflective writing, share your voice, and connect with fellow storytellers across the province—no experience needed, just your imagination

  • September: 22nd, 2025

  • October: 13th and 20th 2025

  • November: 3rd and 17th 2025

  • December: 1st and 15th 2025

Register by calling the front desk at 604-684-5307
or emailing seniors@qmunity.ca

Taught by: Katie Watters, QMUNITY Volunteer

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Rainbow Wisdom Cafe
Dec
18

Rainbow Wisdom Cafe

🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow Wisdom Cafe 🏳️‍⚧️
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House, in partnership with 411 Seniors Centre

Come together with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults and allies for an afternoon of engaging conversations, fun activities, and educational topics. Enjoy light refreshments while building meaningful connections in a supportive and welcoming space.

This is a wonderful opportunity to share experiences, learn from each other, and celebrate our vibrant community.

View Event →
QUEST+ Café for 2SLGBTQIA+ Seniors
Dec
18

QUEST+ Café for 2SLGBTQIA+ Seniors

🏳️‍🌈 Supporting older adults who identify with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community 🏳️‍⚧️

This café is an opportunity to come together and connect with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults.

Come socialize with others at our peer-driven, safe, inclusive and accessible monthly cafe, featuring an educational, informational or entertainment focus. Please email us at the address below if you’d like specific information about next month’s cafe!

View Event →
QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻
Dec
18

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

QMUNITY Gathers: Online 🧑🏻‍💻

  • 55+ 2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Drop-In Program (Zoom)

  • When: 2:30 pm - 3: 30 pm, Every Thursday

Join our online community from Northern B.C., to Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Valley, and the B.C. Interior, Newcomers encouraged!

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Are you a 2SLGBTQIA+ older adult living in Vancouver who could use some support?
Aug
22
to Aug 31

Are you a 2SLGBTQIA+ older adult living in Vancouver who could use some support?

Are you a 2SLGBTQIA+ older adult living in Vancouver
who could use some support? Or, do you know one?

Join Dignity Seniors Society's We Are Familee: Rainbow Circle
program and receive social visits and support from one of
our trained volunteers! Contact: volunteer@dignityseniors.org

Dignity Seniors Society (DSS) is very pleased to announce its new program collaboration with West End Seniors’ Network (WESN).

With the generous support of United Way BC (read their June 2025 story about us here), DSS has launched its Rainbow Circle program - which aims to complement WESN's existing programs in Vancouver's West End and Coal Harbour areas.

Our Rainbow Circle volunteers are 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, fully trained and supported by DSS and WESN to work with our communities' older adults 55+ to help them stay at home longer.

If you, or anyone you know, would like to take part in this program, please contact DSS or WESN and ask to connect with the Rainbow Circle.

DSS is dedicated to affecting systemic change that creates culturally appropriate services for 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors across British Columbia.

DSS gratefully acknowledges funding generously provided by

  • Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program

  • United Way British Columbia

Dignity Seniors Society gratefully acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples - the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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TransFest.ca (Victoria, B.C.)
Aug
16

TransFest.ca (Victoria, B.C.)

Free festival with a variety stage show to celebrate Trans+ life and community in the lower islands region. This is a community-led initiative supporting our Two Spirit, Trans, & Gender Diverse (2STGD) community! 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈

  • 2:45 pm - 9:00 pm, Saturday August 16, 2025

  • Location: PKOLS (Mt. Douglas Park) Victoria, B.C. | map

  • Poster | Performers

  • Contact: contact@TransFest.ca for information:

    • assistance for travel

    • appropriate seating, shade

    • food / refreshments

    • gift bags; … @heartinclusive

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Empowering healthy aging: Workshop series 2/3
Aug
12

Empowering healthy aging: Workshop series 2/3

  • The BC Brain Wellness Program is a lifestyle intervention program established with a goal of improving quality of life for individuals with chronic brain conditions.

    This workshop is a great opportunity for members to learn about how to stay healthy in the aging journey!

    • What: Golden Years: Empowering Healthy Aging workshop series

    • Workshop 2/3: Introducing the Brain Wellness Program

    • Who:Alisa Hashimoto, UBC MHA student in Health Administration

    • Where: Multipurpose Room, 411 Seniors Centre, 3502 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4C5 | map

    • When: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Tuesday August 12, 2025

    • More info: info@411seniors.org | 604-684-8171 | poster

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Vancouver Pride Parade 2025
Aug
3

Vancouver Pride Parade 2025

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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Drag Me to Davie
Aug
2

Drag Me to Davie

2025 Pride Weekend is calling, and it’s dragging you straight to the Village. DRAG ME TO DAVIE is the can’t-miss event of the season, bringing you a star-studded night of drag royalty, queer joy, and the power of community coming together in support of QMUNITY, BC’s 2SLGBTQIA+ resource centre. 

  • 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm, Saturday August 02, 2025

  • Location: Shoppers Parking Lot - 1125 Davie St.

  • Tickets | Last-minute discount: DRAGMETO_25 for 25% off ! 🥳

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