Old age is not when we stop growing. It is exactly the time to grow in new ways. It is the period in which we set out to make sense out of all the growing we have already done. It is the softening season when everything in us is meant to achieve its sweetest, richest, most unique self.
Joan Chittister
Seniors Connection
Whether you’re a regular at Highlands or part of the larger North Shore community, if you’re a senior you’re welcome at the Seniors Connection, a community program for older adults.
It’s a time of learning, and community. It’s also a chance for accessing information, resources, and the wellbeing that comes from connecting with others. Hear a variety of guest speakers, catch up with old friends and greet new ones over refreshments.
When:
First and third Wednesday of the month, from 10:30 am to noon. Cost is $5 per session, and you’ll need to sign up with Colleen Blair in advance for each event.
Contact: Colleen Blair, 604-980-6071
Fall 2025 Seniors Connection
Highlands United Church - Seniors Connection
First & Third Wednesdays 10:30am-12:00pm
Winter 2025 Schedule:
Join us to hear engaging speakers on a variety of topics along with the opportunity to visit old friends, make new ones, and gather information and resources for healthy aging. The program begins at 10:30 and refreshments are served at 11:30. Registration is required for each session and cost is $5. This is a community event and everyone is welcome!
October 15th: Fraud prevention
Join RCMP volunteers for an engaging presentation tailored towards seniors, focused on fraud prevention. Learn to spot scams, protect personal information, and stay safe online and offline. This informative session offers practical tips and resources to empower seniors against fraud, delivered with care and expertise by dedicated community volunteers.
October 29th : Bus Trip to Fort Langley Village
November 5th: Manipulate, Motivate, and Misconstrue – Propaganda in Times of War
“Fake news” did not originate in the 21st Century! From the front lines to the home front, governments and the military used propaganda in both World Wars as a powerful tool to sway thinking, hide mistakes, and motivate the masses. This interactive presentation will explore numerous examples of propaganda used by both sides that significantly impacted the outcomes of World War I and II.
November 19th: A Monumental Moment
Louise Cambell, VP of the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, will provide a visual presentation of the facilities and programs in the new Paul Meyers Tower at Lions Gate Hospital. In addition, she will also share with the group some of the present and future changes occurring in the rest of the hospital.
December 3rd: Higher Ground Christmas
Join us for our annual and much loved tradition of starting the Advent season with a concert and singalong that opens our hearts to the beauty and peace that lies beneath the hustle and bustle of Advent!
December 17th: Christmas Bus Trip ….Watch for details
Caring and Wellness
Highlands volunteers also help seniors in hospitals, care centres, and at home, as part of its Caring and Wellness ministry.