@seniorsfirstbc

Seniors First BC is a charitable, non-profit society providing information, advocacy, and support to seniors across BC with issues affecting their well-being.

 British Columbia, Canada
seniorsfirstbc.ca
Joined January 2017
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Congratulations to MOSAIC (Settlement & Employment Services for Newcomers) on their 50th anniversary! Seniors First BC was pleased to celebrate this special milestone with you at your Multicultural Seniors Day Event on Oct. 1.
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Our public education & outreach staff were busy with events in the Tri-Cities area last week, including hosting tables at “The Future is Here” Forum (organized by the Tri-Cities Seniors Action Network, Sept. 29) and at the annual Wilson Seniors’ Resource Fair (Oct. 1).
Public Education & Outreach staff Elaine Chin & Linda Yauk, at The Future is Here Forum

ALT Public Education & Outreach staff Elaine Chin & Linda Yauk, at The Future is Here Forum

Elaine & Linda at the Wilson Seniors’ Resource Fair

ALT Elaine & Linda at the Wilson Seniors’ Resource Fair

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It's Make a Will Week! With eWills, it's easier than ever to make your will. Learn more at gov.bc.ca/makeawill
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Our October 2026 Newsletter is Out! simplyk-bucket-production.s3… Read about how to get cyber safe for cybersecurity awareness month, how to make an e-will, and updates from our organization. To subscribe, visit: zeffy.com/en-CA/newsletter-f…
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September activities with our Public Education & Outreach team included the Newton Seniors Centre Open House on Sept. 11 and the South Asian Brain Health Forum on Sept. 19, hosted by @CityofSurrey and Alzheimers Society of BC/Yukon.
Public Education & Outreach staff Elaine Chin & Linda Yauk at the Newton Senior Centre Open House

ALT Public Education & Outreach staff Elaine Chin & Linda Yauk at the Newton Senior Centre Open House

Women’s Social Club dance performance

ALT Women’s Social Club dance performance

Elaine Chin & Linda Yauk hosting our resource table at South Surrey South Asian Brain Health Forum

ALT Elaine Chin & Linda Yauk hosting our resource table at South Surrey South Asian Brain Health Forum

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Our September 2026 Newsletter is Out! simplyk-bucket-production.s3… Read about the latest reports from Office of the Seniors Advocate, September's commemorations and updates from our organization. To subscribe, visit: zeffy.com/en-CA/newsletter-f…
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We're honoured to be part of the 50th Annual BC Elders Gathering, happening Aug 25–26 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This event unites First Nations of BC, bringing Elders and younger generations together. Thanks Donna Stirling for organizing.
L–R: Linda Yauk, Ryan Erwin & Marie-Noel Campbell (SFBC) with Angelina Gordon & Judy Green (Public Guardian & Trustee).

ALT L–R: Linda Yauk, Ryan Erwin & Marie-Noel Campbell (SFBC) with Angelina Gordon & Judy Green (Public Guardian & Trustee).

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The Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) is currently unavailable due to an unexpected issue with our telephone system. We are aware of the outage and are working to restore service as soon as possible. Updates will be provided as they become available.
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We are continuing to experience an unexpected outage affecting our telephone system, and our Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) remains temporarily unavailable. At this time, we have been advised that it may take at least four hours for service to be fully restored.
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Our telephone system issue has now been resolved, and service has been restored. The Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) is now available and we are able to receive calls as usual. We apologize for any inconvenience this disruption may have caused.
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We were honoured to participate again in the Resource Fair hosted by Kekinow Native Housing Society on Aug. 24 in Surrey. Exhibitors and guests were involved in a smudging circle and enjoyed a delicious lunch (including Bannock!). Special thanks to Germaine Henry for organizing!
Elaine Chin (SFBC Public Education), Germaine Henry (Kekinow Native Housing Society), Linda Yauk (SFBC Public Education)

ALT Elaine Chin (SFBC Public Education), Germaine Henry (Kekinow Native Housing Society), Linda Yauk (SFBC Public Education)

Eagle feather carving, gifted to Seniors First BC from Kekinow Native Housing Society

ALT Eagle feather carving, gifted to Seniors First BC from Kekinow Native Housing Society

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Seniors First BC joined the IntraVenus talk show this morning on SFU Radio @CJSF 90.1FM. Show host Necole Hines spoke with Tina Chang & Linda Yauk about our organization and the issue of elder abuse. cjsf.ca/contents/intravenus-… (starting at 9:18)
Necole Hines, host of IntraVenus

ALT Necole Hines, host of IntraVenus

Tina Chang and Linda Yauk with Necole Hines

ALT Tina Chang and Linda Yauk with Necole Hines

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Seniors First BC presentations continue through the summer months! Two of our most-requested topics are “Government Benefits for Older Adults in BC” and “Advance Planning Tools.” Here are a couple of our recent presentations. Thanks to @gastownhxcpc & @burnabypl for hosting us.
Nighat Afsar (SFBC Legal Advocate) discussed Government Benefits for the monthly seniors’ program at Gastown Hastings Crossing Community Policing Centre.

ALT Nighat Afsar (SFBC Legal Advocate) discussed Government Benefits for the monthly seniors’ program at Gastown Hastings Crossing Community Policing Centre.

Ryan Erwin (SFBC Staff Lawyer) presented on Advance Planning tools to a full house at Burnaby Public Library - Bob Prittie (Metrotown) Branch.

ALT Ryan Erwin (SFBC Staff Lawyer) presented on Advance Planning tools to a full house at Burnaby Public Library - Bob Prittie (Metrotown) Branch.

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Our August 2026 Newsletter is Out! simplyk-bucket-production.s3… Learn how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke, celebrate International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, and read updates from our organization. To subscribe, visit: zeffy.com/en-CA/newsletter-f…
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SAIL will be operating on reduced hours throughout the month of August. Effective August 1–31, 2026, our revised hours will be: Weekdays 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. SAIL will also be closed on July 29, for an agency-wide staff event.
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Seniors First BC travelled up to Haida Gwaii earlier this month to provide a legal clinic in partnership with the Haida Gwaii Legal Project Society. We were also invited to give a presentation on our programs and services to a seniors group at Minoru Seniors Centre in Richmond.
Natalija Maksimovic (SFBC Paralegal), Ryan Erwin (SFBC Staff Lawyer), Alana Wortsman (Haida Gwaii LPS).

ALT Natalija Maksimovic (SFBC Paralegal), Ryan Erwin (SFBC Staff Lawyer), Alana Wortsman (Haida Gwaii LPS).

Sam Zeitoun (VP, SFBC Board) joined Linda Yauk (SFBC Public Education) for a presentation at Minoru Seniors Centre in Richmond.

ALT Sam Zeitoun (VP, SFBC Board) joined Linda Yauk (SFBC Public Education) for a presentation at Minoru Seniors Centre in Richmond.

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We have continued to be active with presentations throughout July. We’ve discussed Elder Abuse, The Importance of Staying Connected, Frauds & Scams, Advance Planning & Government Benefits for Older Adults at community centres, neighbourhood houses, libraries & seniors’ centres.
VPL – Firehall Branch hosted Seniors First BC for a presentation on Advance Planning Tools. Much appreciation to Kepler Rotheisler (Cedar Coast Law) for generously volunteering his time to give the presentation.

ALT VPL – Firehall Branch hosted Seniors First BC for a presentation on Advance Planning Tools. Much appreciation to Kepler Rotheisler (Cedar Coast Law) for generously volunteering his time to give the presentation.

Linda Yauk (SFBC Public Education & Outreach) delivered a presentation on Elder Abuse to residents at Marigold Gardens in Burnaby.

ALT Linda Yauk (SFBC Public Education & Outreach) delivered a presentation on Elder Abuse to residents at Marigold Gardens in Burnaby.

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Due to short staffing, SAIL will be closing early today at 4 PM and reopening Monday at 8 AM. If you require immediate emergency assistance, call 9-1-1. If you are in distress and need to speak with someone right away, please contact the Seniors' Distress Line at 604-872-1234.
Due to short staffing, SAIL will be closing early today at 4:00 PM. Regular service will resume at 8:00 AM on Monday.

ALT Due to short staffing, SAIL will be closing early today at 4:00 PM. Regular service will resume at 8:00 AM on Monday.

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We thank @Lifeassurealert for their donation of $7,500. Learn more about them at lifeassure.com
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Our July 2026 Newsletter is Out! simplyk-bucket-production.s3… Read about how to find unclaimed money and how to beat the summer heat, as well as updates from Seniors First BC. To subscribe, visit: zeffy.com/en-CA/newsletter-f…
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