All Seniors Welcome!
We welcome all seniors in our community to come and add to this lively space with their energy. Seniors can enjoy a wide range of activities from reading the papers, learning new skills, to cooking and exercising with their peers. Every day, Frog Hollow offers something for our seniors to be social, healthy and engaged. We also promote intergenerational activities and welcome all generations to participate. Please come visit us and learn about the variety of special events and ongoing programs!Media Release
May 31, 2024
Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House unveils plan to better serve seniors in North East Vancouver during B.C. Seniors’ Week (June 2-8, 2024).
“I have learned so much since joining Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House but it was a shock to discover how comprehensively underfunded that seniors programs are in colonized systems. If citizens knew how little of the federal budget is specifically allocated to seniors, they would be shocked as well.” said Norm Leech, Executive Director of Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House. According to BC Housing documents, people over 55 are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population.
Multiple crises have impacted seniors far more than other age groups. These include the pandemic, extreme weather events, inflation and now the housing affordability crisis. Seniors on fixed incomes have fewer resources to help them respond to all these complex traumas. The effects will have devastating impact on the mental, physical, emotional, and even spiritual health of seniors. Organizations serving seniors all want to do more, and we believe a small investment in a coordinated community approach can reap long lasting benefits to seniors and overall community health. Let us demonstrate our ability to coordinate resources across the neighbourhood and we will prove the effectiveness of our approach.
Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House has been supporting the Hastings-Sunrise community since 1977. Frog Hollow is currently delivering a range of programs specifically for older adults 50 years of age and older, including social meals, digital literacy tutorials, dance & knitting, friendly visits home delivery for those homebound seniors, information and referrals, and many more! Scroll down the page to learn more information.
“Investing in our seniors is an investment in the overall health and resilience of our community,” continues Norm. “Let us commit to providing a dignified, safe, and nurturing environment for our elders.”
Media contact: Susan Liu Woronko, 778-773-8697, susanw@froghollow.bc.ca
Seniors' Social Meals : Dine & Connect
Meet once a month
Make new friends and connect with neighbours over a delicious meal! Stay tuned for more future dates! Signup or make a referral? Contact seniors@froghollow.bc.ca or 604-760-5351
TAPS - Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors
Our TAPS will take place at Clinton Park this Summer! Check poster for more details.
The TAPS program aims to enhance the physical and mental well-being of older adults by offering therapeutic physical and recreational activities and nutritious lunches in a trusted social setting.
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Friendly Visitor Program
Are you an older adults who might like a visit from a friendly neighbourhood volunteer? Connect with us! terence@froghollow.bc.ca or 236.333.5046
Multicultural Senior Advisory Committee
CALL FOR MEMBERS!
MSAC brings together passionate seniors to share their wisdom and knowledge and to advise on matters that impact the quality of life of older adults in the Frog Hollow community. Inquiries or sign-up? Contact seniors@froghollow.bc.ca
Information & Referral Services
OPEN & Long waitlist…
One-on-one support to assist older adults who need information & referral services.
Words too small in poster? Read here!
Our trained volunteers provide free one-on-one support on:我們的義工提供以下的一對一服務, 助您:
Navigating public systems (i.e., federal and provincial benefits, housing, transportation, health, employment). 了解一系列的公共服務, 如聯邦及省政府福利, 住屋, 交通及就業
Form filling (i.e., OAS, GIS, CPP, SAFER, MSP, BC Bus Pass for Seniors, BC Housing, Canada Dental Care Plan, Leisure Access Program, etc.). 填寫政府服務申請表, 如老人金, 保證收入補助, 加拿大退休金, 長者租客住宿補助計劃(SAFER), 卑詩房屋局, 卑詩省醫療保健計劃(MSP), 聯邦牙科保險, 長者巴士咭, 休閒咭計劃等.
Referrals to relevant community-based services. 轉介相關社區服務
Wellness Delivery Project
Our Wellness Delivery Project is all about bringing generations together, reducing isolation, and boosting overall well-being.
Seniors' Tai Chi 108 長者太極108式
Thursdays, 9:30-11:00am, July 18 – Aug 15, 2024, @ Clinton Park!
Registration needed: 604-7660-5351 or manda@froghollow.bc.ca
Come and learn Tai Chi 108 moves taught by our facilitators Wilkie and Kim. Sessions are in person only at Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House.
Seniors Dance Group
Tuesdays, 09:30am – 10:30 am, July 16 – Aug 20, 2024, @Clinton Park!
Registration needed: 604-760-5351 or manda@froghollow.bc.ca
Come dance with us! This group is completely senior-led. All levels welcome! Sessions are in-person only at Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
Knitting Group
Tuesdays, 10:45 am – 11:45 am, July 16 – Aug 20, 2024, @Clinton Park!
Registration needed: 604-760-5351 or manda@froghollow.bc.ca
Frog Hollow Seniors Knitting Group bring love and care to BC Children’s Hospital. Read more>>
Spanish-speaking Women's Group 50+
A gathering space to connect, support, and empower 50+ women from the Spanish-speaking community. Know more>>
Leer el póster en Español
June 15- WEAAD Event
(The poster above is from our 2023 event)
Annual event to bring greater recognition to the mistreatment of older adults. Promote prevention activities that allow seniors in the community to live safely and with dignity.
Seniors Resource Fair
Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 10am – 1pm
Discover 0ver 20 local organizations showcasing invaluable resources and services catered specifically for seniors.
Inquiries? seniors@froghollow.bc.ca
Neighbourhood House On the Go
We are bringing the neighbourhood house to you! Learn more>>
Digital Literacy Support
OPEN
One-on-one digital literacy support to empower older adults with digital skills. *Available in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Korean, Gujarati, Swahili, Punjabi, and Hindi.
Posters in Hindi & Punjabi
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Useful Resources
- Flipping Dementia on Its Ear Tool Kit : This toolkit was developed as part of a participatory action research project “Putting Social Citizenship into Practice: Reducing Stigma and Promoting Social Inclusion of People with Dementia”, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Know more>>
Seniors Programs Staff Team
Lysandra Chan
Seniors Program Coordinator & Mental Wellness Connector
My name is Lysandra Chan and I am working as the Program Coordinator for the Seniors program and the Mental Wellness Connector at Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House. I was connected to Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House back in 2014 when I did my Community Practicum from my Masters in Counselling Program. I was involved with the evening computer classes and Family Drop-in at that time. I continued to volunteer in both programs after my practicum has ended. I was then recruited to be part of the Childcare team and have worked in Nootka and Kindercare for 3 years before I transitioned to Family Team, where I was a Settlement Worker for a little while and into my current role as the Program Coordinator for Seniors Program. I have been inspired by what Frog Hollow does and I have been given a lot of opportunities to grow. I work with a supportive team and I work with talented members of the community. It is my privilege to be part of this wonderful family.
I currently reside in Vancouver B.C., on the traditional, unceded and occupied territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. In addition to the Frog Hollow role, I graduated with a Master of Counselling Psychology from Adler University, Vancouver Campus, in 2017, and am currently a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) through the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). In my spare time, I like to connect to nature through hikes and I enjoy spending time with family and friends.
Manda Mok
Family & Seniors Programmer
Hello, my name is Manda. I am a Family and Senior Programmer at Frog Hollow and I have lived in Canada for almost 40 years.
My journey with Frog Hollow started 19 years ago when I took my daughter to the Frog Hollow Family Drop-in program and became a volunteer! It felt great to be able to share with others what I knew and what I could do.
Afterwards, I was very grateful to have the opportunity to be hired and officially become a staff member at Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House. At Frog Hollow, I work with clients from newborns to persons over 100 years old, though mainly with seniors. My job is to provide guidance and support to them so they are engaged, social and connected with the community.
As a part of the Frog Hollow community, personally, I have a wish: in the next 10 years, all the seniors in this neighbourhood have basic technology skills and can connect with others without barriers. In the past two years, due to the pandemic, many elderly people have transformed from resisting to accepting learning technology skills. So, it is feasible and a realistic wish, although we are progressing in baby steps.
My hobbies are crafting, taking public transportation to discover new things around the town, and participating in community activities.
Francesca Lim
Community Programmer
Hello, my name is Francesca and I’m the community programmer for the Seniors Program in Frog Hollow.
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