Activate! Positive Aging Fair (Mar 27)


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Thursday, March 27 
10:00am - 3:30pm

Seniors Centre at Minoru Centre for Active Living
7191 Granville Avenue

Join us at this free, biennial event to discover essential health, wellness, and safety tips for seniors! Drop-in and registered opportunities available. Family, friends and caregivers welcome. 

  • 40+ community booths
  • Keynote speaker, Dan Levitt, BC Seniors Advocate
  • Workshops and try-it sessions
  • Aquatics and fitness tours

3 ways to register (with the corresponding #)

Keynote Speaker and Mayor’s Welcome

Office of the Seniors Advocate
Join this special session with Dan Levitt, BC Seniors Advocate, sharing insights into how the province is addressing the needs of older residents and the key priorities for the coming year. With over 30 years of dedication to senior care at the provincial, national and international levels, Dan has been a tireless champion for seniors' rights. For more than a decade, he held leadership roles in senior-living and long-term care homes in the Lower Mainland, shaping a dementia-friendly future for seniors and their families. Dan’s passion for aging well is inspired by his own family’s multigenerational journeys, making him a steadfast advocate for seniors everywhere. Registration required. 
10:00 – 11:15am
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Information Fair

10:15am – 3:30pm
Information and resources to help seniors stay safe, healthy and well at home independently. Visit booths from 45+ local organizations and companies offering programs, products and services specifically for those 55+ years. Family, friends and caregivers welcome.
Drop-In

Wellness Relaxation Room

10:30am – 3:30pm
Unwind in this quiet space and learn about different wellness opportunities while staying hydrated with cucumber-infused water.

Stretch Breaks

Take a refreshing break to loosen up and de-stress in this 15-minute total body stretch session. Registration required.
12:00 – 12:15pm 
#00395197
1:00 – 1:15pm 
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1:45 – 2:00pm
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Workshops

Introduction to Brain Health Workshop
Protect and improve brain health and set goals by learning strategies to better the mind, body and spirit. Presented by the Alzheimer Society of BC. Registration required.
1:00 – 2:00pm
#00396788 (Conducted in English)
#00396791 (Conducted in Cantonese)

Frauds and Scams Workshop
Review a variety of ways to avoid common scams, counterfeit bank notes and financial abuse. Presented by the Richmond RCMP's Community Engagement Team. Registration required.
2:30 – 3:30pm
#00399122

Try-It Session

Swing Dance
Learn some of the basics of this vibrant and popular dance style in this introductory, welcoming and supportive session. Suitable for all levels. Registration required.
1:45 – 2:30pm 
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Tours

Introduction to the Fitness Centre
Tour the Fitness Centre and studio spaces, view demonstrations of exercise equipment and exercises for beginners, and learn about the many programs and opportunities available. Registration required.
11:00 – 11:30am 
#00394994
11:45am – 12:15pm 
#00394998
1:30 – 2:00pm 
#00395001
2:15 – 2:45pm
#00395003

Swim, Splash and Relax
Join this facilitated swimming pool orientation and have fun splashing around in the leisure pool, relaxing in the hot tub and recharging with a dip in the cold plunge pool. Registration required.
1:00 – 2:30pm 
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Food

Minoru Seniors Society Cafeteria
Snacks, beverages, homemade baked goods and sandwiches available throughout the day. Hot lunch entrée and soup served 11:00am – 2:00pm.

Bistro
Located in the main lobby at Minoru Centre for Active Living.
Serving ready-to-go meals and snacks including Paninis, soup, baked goods, salads, beverages and more.

Bus Transportation - $5 round trip (includes tax)

Parking at the venue is limited. Relax on this round trip shuttle to and from Minoru Centre for Active Living from City Centre, Thompson, West Richmond, Steveston, South Arm, Cambie and Hamilton community centres. Choose to stay for part or all of the day. Pre-registration required by Tue, Mar 25 at 3:00pm.

Morning Shuttle
Pick-ups at facilities between 9:00 – 10:00am and returns between 12:20 – 1:20pm.

City Centre Community Centre #00394849
Cambie Community Centre #00394820
Hamilton Community Centre #00394857
South Arm Community Centre #00394864
Steveston Community Centre #00394875
Thompson Community Centre #00394882
West Richmond Community Centre #00394886

Afternoon Shuttle
Pick-ups at facilities between 12:00 – 1:00pm and returns between 3:45 – 4:45pm.

City Centre Community Centre #00394920
Cambie Community Centre #00394910
Hamilton Community Centre #00394937
South Arm Community Centre #00394949
Steveston Community Centre #00394954
Thompson Community Centre #00394973
West Richmond Community Centre #00394977