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 2024 Seniors Connection
Highlands United Church - Seniors Connection
First & Third Wednesdays 10:30am-12:00pm
Fall 2024 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!
September 18 : Guatemala Discovery Trip
Exploring another culture and way of life helps us discover who we are in the world. This summer, Will Sparks took a Highlands United group to Guatemala encountering beauty, history, struggle, art, culture and hope found among the remarkable people of the Guatemala Highlands.
October 2 : Introduction to Chair Yoga & Meditation Accessibly designed and suitable for all fitness levels, this yoga practice uses a chair in place of a yoga mat and prioritizes mindful breathing alongside gentle poses. Participants will unlock the advantages of Yoga: physical strength, mental clarity, and balance. You will also be given a simple routine and tips card to take home so you can continue to build strength and mobility.
October 16 : Living Successfully with Hearing Loss Managing hearing loss can be challenging. We know, however, that staying connected with others is vital. Lisa Dillon Edgett, Ph.D., RAUD, Aud(C), will offer Tips, Tools and Strategies for Communicating Effectively. Lisa teaches a course through Vancouver Community College for both adults with hearing loss and their communication partners. This talk will highlight some of the knowledge and lessons that can increase understanding and reduce the barriers to communicating effectively.
November 6 : Not Alone Once again we are delighted to hear military historian and author, Tom Van Walleghem in the lead up to Remembrance Day. In the most horrific circumstances, nurses and midwives used their skills to care for, and comfort, those serving on the battlefields in World War 1 and 2 and those returning to, or left behind, on the home front. This interactive presentation explores the roles of nurses and midwives, highlighting their bravery, and addresses some of the lasting impacts from such significant events in history.
October 30 : Bus Trip - details to follow November 20 : Waisted Efforts, with Ivan Sayers Join us for a conversation with Ivan Sayers who will give a brief history of women’s fashion in the 20th century including slides and garments on dummies. Ivan Sayers is a fashion historian who specializes in the study of women’s, men’s, and children’s fashions from 1700 to the Museum of Vancouver and is currently at the Society for the Museum of Original Costume
December 4th Christmas Concert Join Janet Warren and members of the Higher Ground Choir in the sanctuary for a delightful morning of music! In keeping with a wonderful and much loved tradition, the choir will offer the gift of song and also lead us in singing together! Cost : $10:00
December 11 : Bus Trip - details to come!
Caring and Wellness
Highlands volunteers also help seniors in hospitals, care centres, and at home, as part of its Caring and Wellness ministry.