50+ Living - Experience Group

2009/2010 

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50+ 

Living 

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to Better Living 

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Experience has set our goal to be a portal for 

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can make informed decisions about their future. 

Our publication is designed for anyone who can 

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Senior Housing 

There are many senior housing options that range from the very 

independent of seniors apartments to full time care provided by nursing 

homes. Understanding the following terms will help you better grasp 

the different housing options for senior citizens. 

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off 

Independent Living 

Independent residential 

communities are for seniors 

desiring a leisurely, 

hassle-free lifestyle. 

Choices include active 

retirement communities, 

apartments, condos, or 

garden homes offering 

some extra services and 

features that many senior 

citizens would especially 

enjoy or find helpful. 

Beyond home maintenance, 

some services 

available might include 

social programs for seniors, 

transportation services, organized 

outings, shopping trips and sometimes 

limited medical services. 

Senior friendly 

features might 

include emergency 

pull cords within 

the home, first floor 

access or elevators 

that are senior 

citizens friendly. 

Community features 

may also include 

meals, housekeeping 

and laundry. 

Some retirement 

communities 

partner with outside 

senior service 

providers such as 

home health care 

agencies to increase the senior services 

available on their campus. 

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Assisted Living 

Assisted Living communities are designed 

for senior citizens who need help 

with daily living activities but do not require 

nursing home care. Typically they 

provide help with meals, bathing, dressing, 

housekeeping, and other needs. Senior 

services are either included in the 

rent or provided at an extra charge. 

Continuing Care Retirement 

Community (CCRC) 

Many retirement communities offer more 

than one level of care. There are some 

senior housing options that offer a comprehensive 

continuum of care. You may 

enter at any care level but often seniors 

move to one of these communities to 

enjoy an independent, active lifestyle. 

Should the need arise for assistance 

with living, Alzheimer’s care, rehabilitation 

or even skilled nursing on a temporary 

or long-term basis; those needs can 

be met within the same 

community. Choosing a retirement community 

that offers a continuum of care 

can be a good choice for couples whose 

needs may vary. 

Respite Care 

Respite Care communities offer temporary 

or short term care solutions for senior 

citizens. This service is intended to 

give caregivers or adult children a well 

deserved break from their daily responsibilities 

of caring for an older adult. The 

length of a respite stay can vary from 2 

days up to more than a full month. 

Memory Care 

(Alzheimer’s and Dementia) 

Memory care facilities offer specialized 

programs for seniors suffering from 

Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia or other 

Home Nursing and Foot Care 

• Trimming & filing of toenails 

• Treatment of calluses & corns 

• Treatment of fungal nails 

• Relaxing foot soak & massage 

• Diabetic foot care 

• Medication assistance 

• Wound care 

• Other nursing treatments as requested 

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604.870.5600 

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forms of memory loss. 

These programs can 

also be offered by 

Assisted Living and 

Nursing facilities. 

Nursing Care for 

Seniors 

Nursing homes are 

for seniors in need of 

24-hour nursing care. 

They provide many of 

the same care options 

offered in other senior 

retirement communities 

such as housing, meals, personal 

care, protection, supervision and other 

types of therapy. Typically nursing care 

falls into three levels of care: 

• Basic Care - Required to maintain a 

person’s activity of daily living 

• Skilled Care - 

Requires the 

services of a 

registered nurse 

for treatment and 

procedures 

• Sub-Acute Care - 

Requires comprehensive 

in-patient 

care for someone 

who has experienced 

an acute 

illness or injury. 

Rehabilitation Care for Seniors 

Senior care facilities that offer rehabilitative 

care services on a short-term or 

long-term basis ■ 

 

 

 

• Private duty nursing 

• In Home Wound Care 

• IV Therapy 

• Foot care services 

• Wellness Clinics 

Abbotsford/Mission 

604-864-9682 

• Alzheimer & Parkinson care 

• Brain injury care 

• Palliative care 

• Rehabilitation care 

• Spinal Cord Injury 

• Development Disabilities 

• Personal care 

• Homemaking & cleaning 

• Family respite 

• Companion care 

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F E A T U R E 

The Sandwich 

Generation 

Many Boomers are finding themselves 

sandwiched between teenaged children 

and aging parents. Along with careers 

and everyday living, family caregiving 

can be both stressful and demanding. 

It requires learning new skills, educating 

your-self about a variety of physical 

and mental conditions and locating 

the services and resources needed to 

address them. Whether you are the 

caregiver, are overseeing a qualified 

home health care professional, or 

are monitoring caregiving services in a 

nursing home or housing community, 

balancing the needs of your loved one 

with family and work responsibilities 

requires planning, flexibility, patience 

and love. 

Experience Publishing hopes to make 

your job easier by providing the best 

resources for you and your family. 

Signs someone You Love 

May Need Help 

Discussing health and safety concerns 

is an important beginning to finding 

services and support needed to maintain 

or nurture independence. The signs 

below may indicate safety or health 

issues that need to be addressed by a 

social worker or physician: 

Unexplained weight loss, poor 

appetite, Depression, hearing or 

vision problems. 


Unsafe home conditions such as 

neglected housework or repairs, 

improper use of appliances, 

overgrown yard. 

Changes in personal appearance, 

grooming or personal hygiene. 

Isolation or disinterest in social 

activities or hobbies. 

Mobility issues such as walking and 

moving that can result in falls. 

realistic plan that reflects and respects 

those wishes. Include a discussion 

about the option of aging in place or 

at an alternative housing community. 

Will they need access to transportation 

and/or health care services Will their 

finances support this plan 

Plan for their care should changes in 

their health occur and decisions need to 

be made quickly. Family conversations 

are a critical part of providing care. 

Trouble handling finances such 

as unpaid bills, confusion with 

paperwork, unopened mail, 

involvement with scams/schemes. 

Caregiving Guidelines 

Talk to the care recipient about their 

wishes for the future and create a 

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Encourage everyone to be 

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Discuss what role each family member 

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Free In-Home 

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Gather information about 

your loved one’s condition 

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Talk to their doctors, 

nurses, pharmacists, 

social service and local 

government agencies, as well as social 

workers, case managers, geriatric care 

managers and support/educational 

groups to locate community services. 

Collect important papers and legal 

documents for easy reference. 

Advocate for your loved one’s needs 

(and your needs too) with health care 

and service professionals. 

It’s not an easy task but it can be very 

rewarding to help your loved ones enjoy 

their golden years. Don’t be afraid to 

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Every community has resource groups 

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McCALLUM CLINIC 

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New and Walk-in Patients Welcome 

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Rober ts Ave 

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Braun Ave 

McCallum 

Essendene Ave 

Pauline St 

Montrose Ave 

Laural St 

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F E A T U R E 

Who Says Seniors 

Don’t Have Time For 

Health   

senior health and 

overall senior fitness.  

Fit Seniors Are 

Smart Seniors, 

Literally!  

When seniors 

exercise, their 

workout a positive 

effect on muscles, 

joints, and bones. But the amazing news 

is that exercise for seniors provides far 

more than just physical fitness. Literally 

providing a workout for the brain as well 

as the body, exercise supports senior 

health by improving blood flow and 

increasing metabolism. Overall 

brain function is also improved thanks 

to better circulation. This can bring a 

dramatic improvement to a senior’s 

metal acuity and memory function. 

Seniors who workout regularly, report 

that their exercise 

program leaves them 

feeling positive and 

happy, with a positive 

attitude that carries 

over into non-workout 

hours.   

Feel The Burn 

and Set Calories 

On Fire   

Seniors need to be aware of weight 

and its relationship to fitness. As the 

body ages, it becomes more difficult 

for seniors to maintain an ideal weight 

without a fitness program, regular 

workouts and exercise. If you can 

BOOST YOUR METABOLISM, your 

body will be able to burn more calories 

per day. The good news for senior 

fitness is that exercise naturally boosts 

your metabolism. Your fitness level 

will get a real boost if you add weight 

Senior health is a popular topic these 

days as aging baby boomers try to figure 

out the best ways to keep enjoying their 

goldenyears… which happily are lasting 

longer and longer in the 21st Century. 

Senior fitness is also an important issue 

as technology and labor-saving devices 

have created a landscape where ‘hard 

work’ is diminished… but so are the 

long-term health benefits that come 

from leading an active life. And senior 

health is also a key to a healthy mind. 

Numerous studies point to a strong 

connection between regular exercise 

and emotional stability, providing 

strong evidence that many seniors 

can literally exercise away their 

depression.  

For optimum senior health, the ABC’s 

of older fitness are actually ESC – 

Endurance, Strength and Cardio. These 

three forms of exercise target different 

senior health needs and should all be 

integrated into your workout program. 

Endurance exercise increases blood 

flow and may protect older people 

from cardiac injury during a heart 

attack, according to a new University 

of Florida study. Strength exercises 

increase muscle mass and improve 

metabolism which aids in maintaining 

a healthy weight…a key challenge in 

senior health. Workouts that target the 

cardiovascular system promote heart 

health. Add stretching and balance 

exercises for a complete approach to 


training or progressive resistance 

exercise that builds muscle to your 

workout. Muscle burns more calories 

than fat, and the more muscle you have, 

the more calories you burn, even when 

you’re resting.    

Senior Exercise Prevents 

Embarrassing Senior 

Conditions   

One of the ‘secret’ benefits seniors 

enjoy from exercise is freedom from 

worry. Exercise strengthens muscles 

that hold the body’s organs in place 

to prevent many of the conditions that 

keep seniors from enjoying their lives 

fully. The positive effect on the muscles 

that hold the bladder is the reason many 

older fitness enthusiasts have found 

that keeping to a 

regular workout 

helps them put 

off some of the 

most common 

(and potentially 

embarrassing) 

signs of aging 

including urinary 

tract problems. 

Simple pelvic 

exercises 

performed for 

a few minutes 

a day several 

times a week can improve senior health 

exponentially.    

The Secret of Success  

There’s no ‘magic bullet’ that guarantees 

senior health and fitness. There’s not even 

a ‘magic’ workout or exercise. If there’s 

any ‘magic’ in senior fitness, it’s a magic 

word. That word is COMMITMENT. For 

any exercise program or fitness regimen 

to work, you need to follow it regularly… 

for life. A great way to stay motivated is 

to KEEP A DAILY EXERCISE JOURNAL. 

Record the kind of exercise you did that 

day, your heart rate, and anything else 

that’s meaningful to you. You’ll feel great 

when you review the progress you’ve 

made in creating a lifetime of good health 

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■ Many criminals know exactly when 

government cheques arrive each 

month, and may pick that day to 

attack. 

■ Avoid this by using Direct Deposit, 

which sends your money directly 

from the government to the bank of 

your choice. And, at many banks, 

free chequing accounts are available 

to senior citizens. Your bank has all 

the information. 

■ Never withdraw money from your 

bank accounts for anyone except 

YOURSELF. Be wary of con artists 

and get-rich schemes that probably 

are too-good-to-be- true. 


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■ You should store valuables in a Safe 

Deposit Box. 

■ Never give your money to someone 

who calls on you, identifying himself 

as a bank official. A bank will never 

ask you to remove your money. 

■ If you have been swindled or 

conned, report the crime to your 

local police. 

■ Always inspect the credentials of 

anyone who contacts you or comes 

to your door. 

■ Never leave strangers unattended in 

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■ Never sign a contract that you have 

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Rental Housing 

32855 Marshall Rd 

250.853.7951 

AMICuS 

32820 Amicus Pl 

604.853.8265 

AncoRA 

1961 Eagle St 

AvonLEA 

33088 Mill Lake Rd 

604.851.5372 

AWAna 

33133 Bourquin Cr 

604.504.0528 

BAKERvIEW Housing Co-oP 


33497 Bevan Ave 

604.854.6133 

Bevan LoDGE 

Supportive Housing 

www.bevan-lodge.com 

33386 Bevan Ave 

604.850.5416 

BrooKSFoRD PLACE 

Co-Op Rental Housing 

3120 Threthewey St 

604.859.6283 

CASCADE CouRT 

35230 Delair Rd 

604.852.1139 

Central HEIGHTS Manor 

33535 King Rd 

CLEARWATER Housing 

Co-Op Rental Housing 

32550 McLure Rd 

604.859.7429 

DAHLSTRom Manor 


32030 George Ferguson Way 

604.854.5563 

EBEnezER HoME 

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33433 Marshall Rd 

604.853.4721 

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31406 Upper Mclure 

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HOUSING 

GLADWIn HEIGHTS SoCIETy 

3384 Gladwin Rd 

604.859.7285 

HALLMARK ASSISTED Living 

Assisted Living/Wheelchair Housing 

3055 Princess St 

604.859.0035 

HALLMARK On THE LAKE 

Supportive Housing / Wheelchair 

Housing 

www.hallmarkretirement.ca 

31622 Charlotte Ave 

604.853.8993 


JAMES APARTMEnts 


33505 S Fraser Way 

604.853.1749 

LynnHAven 


33510 Lynn Ave 

604.859.6778 

MAPLEWood House 


www.maplewood.bc.ca 

1919 Jackson St 

604.556.5000 

Menno Housing 

Supportive Housing/Assisted Living 

www.mennoplace.ca 

info@mennoplace.ca 

2021 Primrose Street 

604.851.4004 


Menno HoME 


www.fraserhealth.ca 

32910 Brundige Ave 

604.556.5000 

MSA Manor 



2510 Gladwin Rd 

604.556.5000 

PARKvIEW Villa 


33433 Switzer Ave 

604.853.0333 

Seven Oaks ALLIAnCE Manor 

Rental Housing/Wheelchair Housing 

2580 Emerson St 

604.853.0287 

SHERWood FoREST Co-oP 


3177 Babich Rd 

604.854.6204 

SHERWood Manor 


32073 Sherwood Cres 

604.556.5000 

TABor ASSISTED Living 



31944 Sunrise Cres 

604.859.8718 

TABor Manor 


31950 Sunrise Cres 

604.859.8715 

vALHAven 


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4212 Balmoral St 

604.556.5000 

Mission 

CARRInGTon House 


www.chartwellreit.ca 

32700 7 Ave 

604.826.4747 


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32331 7 Ave 

604.820.9300 

LoCK Lane Co-oP 


7365 Cedar St 

604.826.4153 

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7540 Hurd St 

604.826.2154 

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HOUSING 

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Auto Plan, House, Tenants, Farm, Commercial/Business 

Bonds, Travel/Medical, Marine/Boats 

ATV Special Liability Insurance 

Financing Available 

Gladwin Centre #101 - 2975 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford 

Phone 604-853-711 Toll Free 604-857-1256 

G.J. MacDonald 

Notary Public / Mediator 

All your estate planning needs with a caring approach. 

Wills / Powers of Attorney / Health Care Representation Agreements 

Contact my office to schedule an appointment 

Unit B – 32757 Logan Ave. 

Mission, B.C. V2V 6K7 

Phone: 604-826-5755 Fax: 604-826-1053 

Email: gailmacdonald@telus.net 


HOUSING 

To’o HouSInG 


32767 Fraser Crescent 

250.820.3324 

WELTon ToWERS 


33214 2nd Ave 

604.826.9104 

Housing Related Services 

ABBoTSFoRD SuPPoRTIvE 

HouSInG 

Supportive housing for women and 

children 

3106 Clearbrook Rd 

AFFoRDABLE SEnIoRS HouSInG 

www.bchousing.org 

800.257.7756 

AGAPE HoME CARE 

Level 1 and 2 Care 

604.575.0567 

BAPTIST HouSInG MInISTRIES 

Quality facilities for seniors in BC 

www.baptisthousing.org 

12 6165 HWy 17, DELTA 

604.940.1960 

BC ASSESSMEnT 

BC Assessment produces independent, 

uniform and efficient property 

assessments on an annual basis for all 

property owners in the province. 

www.bcassessment.ca 

B.C. HouSInG 

Subsidized Housing 

www.bchousing.ca 

4555 Kingsway, Burnaby 

604.433.2218 

BC SEnIoRS LIvInG ASSoCIATIon 

Is a progressive group of industry 

professionals dedicated to providing 

seniors with CHOICES and SERVICES 

that allow for more independence and 

assistance with daily living. We offer a 

better way of LIVING and a benchmark 

in senior living in Retirement and Assisted 

Living Residences throughout BC. 

www.bcsla.ca 

350 - 220 Cambie Street, vancouver 

604.689.5949 

888.402.2722 


CAnADA MoRTGAGE AnD HouSInG 

CoRPoRATIon 

Canada’s federal housing agency, 

providing affordable mortgage 

insurance products, consumer and 

industry housing information, as well as 

residential assistance programs. 

www.cmhc.ca 

200 - 1111 West Georgia, vancouver 

800.639.3938 

CoLuMBIA HouSInG ADvISoRy 

ASSoCIATIon 

Non-profit group involved in new 

construction of cooperative and 

affordable housing for seniors with low 

or moderate income 

202 - 2250 Commercial Drive, 

vancouver 

604.255.7733 

Co-oPERATIvE HouSInG 

FEDERATIon oF BC 

www.chf.bc.ca 

604.879.5111 

ECo-EnERGy RETRoFITS 

Save money and help to protect the 

environment by making your home more 

energy efficient. 

www.ecoaction.gc.ca 

800.387.2000 

HOUSING 

Mission Association for Seniors Housing 

(M.A.S.H.) 

Corporate Office: 7530 Hurd Street, Mission, BC V2V 3H9 

Tel: 604-826-2194 

The Mission Association for 

Seniors Housing (M.A.S.H.) provides and/or 

encourages in cooperation with other organizations the 

development of affordable and accessible housing. 

• Pleasant View Care Home 

• Pleasant View Apartments 

• Welton Towers 

• The Cedars 

Featuring “The Busy Bus” 

www.missionseniors.ca 

The Cedars 

604.826.2194 

7380 Hurd Street 

Mission, BC 


HOUSING 

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One of three property tax assistance 

programs to reduce the burden of 

residential taxes on homeowners who 

occupy eligible residences 

www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/Individuals/ 

Property _Taxes/Home_Owner_Grant/ 

hog.htm 

888.355.2700 

HoMEoWnER ProTECTIon Office 

The Homeowner Protection Office 

is dedicated to strengthening the 

protection of new home buyers as well 

as to help the improvement of quality of 

home construction. 

www.hpo.bc.ca 

2270 - 1055 West Georgia Street 

Info Line 800.407.7757 

InDEPEnDEnt Living BC 

Supportive living apartments for seniors 

and people with disabilities who have 

low or modest incomes. 

www.bchousing.org/programs/ 

independent 

800.257.7756 

RESIDEntial Tenancy Office 

Provides landlords and tenants with 

information regarding their rights 

and responsibilities. Aid in resolving 

disputes related to tenancy. 

www.rto.gov.bc.ca 

800.665.8779 

ProPERTy Tax DEFERRMEnt 

www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/Individuals/ 

Property _Taxes/Property _Tax_ 

Deferment/ptd.htm 

SAFER (SHELTER AID For ELDERLy 

Renters) 

Provide cash assistance to eligible 

seniors age 60 and over who pay more 

than 30 percent of their income in rent 

www.bchousing.org/programs/safer 

800.257.7756 

TRAC 

TRAC is a Vancouver based nonprofit 

organization working to promote 

tenants’ rights and affordable housing. 

www.tenants.bc.ca 

306 - 535 Thurlow St, Vancouver 

800.665.1185 

WITH CARE HoME TRAnSITIon 

SERvICES 

Moving service for seniors and their 

families 

www.withcare.ca 

133 W 19th Ave, Vancouver 

604.760.8184 

WoMEns’ tranSITIon Houses 

Houses that provide safety and 

support for women and dependant 

children fleeing violence. Offers help in 

finding schooling, permanent housing, 

parenting support, medical and legal 

assistance. 

www.bchousing.org/programs/ 

transition_housing 

vALLEy STAGIng 

Valley Staging helps maximize your 

home’s visual appeal when selling it 

in today’s competitive market. Serving 

Abbotsford, Mission and the Fraser 

Valley. 

www.valleystaging.ca 

Contact by going to 

www.valleystaging.ca/contact 

HOUSING 

NEW BUILDING OPENING MARCH 2010 

SUPPORTIVE LIVING/ASSISTED LIVING: 

Menno Housing offers the freedom and comforts of home 

combined with the convenience of various supports: 

• 315 Units in four buildings 

• Assisted Living or Supportive Housing 

• 1 or 2 bedroom apartments 

• Housekeeping, Laundry Services, Meal Programs, Activities 

• Cluster Care and Emergency Response 

• Hair Salons, Bistros, Convenience Store, Wellness Centers, 

Guest Suites, Lounges 

Menno Housing 

2021 Primrose Street 

Abbotsford BC V2S 2Y9 

www.mennoplace.ca 

info@mennoplace.ca 

CALL (604)851-4004 

FOR MORE 

INFORMATION 

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Health 

Medical Organizations & Services 

Abbotsford Mental Health 

Centre 

Association offering support and 

information on mental health issues 

11 - 32700 George Ferguson Way, 

Abbotsford 

604.870.7800 

Act Now BC 

Healthy Eating for Seniors. Simple 

tips (and recipes) for better health: 

program to help families live healthier 

lives through improved nutrition and 

increased physical activity. 

www.actnowbc.ca 

800.465.4911 

Alcohol & Drug Information & 

Referral Service Certified 

information and referral specialists 

respond to enquiries on all aspects 

of alcohol and drug use and misuse. 

Service provided 24/7 

800.663.1441 

Allergy / Asthma Information 

Association 

AAIA is a registered Canadian charity 

dedicated to helping allergic individuals 

and their families. 

www.aaia.com 

877.500.2242 

Alzheimer Resource Center 

Exists to alleviate the personal and 

social consequences of Alzheimer’s 

disease and related dementias 

2825 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford 

800.667.3742 

Army, Navy & Air Force 

Veterans of CanADA 

www.anavets.ca 

30394 McNeil, Abbotsford 

604.856.7521 

Arthritis Society 

Committed to excellence and leadership 

in research, care, education and 

advocacy for persons with arthritis. 

www.arthritis.ca/bc 

800.321.1433 

BC Cancer Agency 

Provides a cancer care program for the 

people of BC 

www.bccancer.bc.ca 

128 - 31935 South Fraser Way, 

Abbotsford 

604.852.1112 

BC Centre for Elder Advocacy 

and Support 

A forum of individuals, seniors, 

community agencies, government and 

policy makers - working together to 

eliminate the abuse of seniors 

www.bcceas.ca 

411 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver 

866.437.1940 

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HEALTH 

BC CoALITIon FoR PEoPLE WITH 

DISABILITIES 

Raise awareness on issues that 

affect those with disabilities in British 

Columbia. 

www.bccpd.bc.ca 

204-456 W. Broadway, vancouver 

800.663.1278 

BC EPILEPSy SoCIETy 

Provides information and referral, 

support services to people with epilepsy 

www.epilepsy.ca 

866.374.5377 

BC FIRST nATIonS HEALTH 

HAnDBooK 

Handbook is a companion to the BC 

Health Guide 

www.bchealthguide.org 

Ministry of Health, 5th Floor, 1515 

Blanshard St, victoria 

800.465.4911 

BC HEALTH GuIDE PRoGRAM 

Reliable health information that you can 

trust. 24 hour self-care program to help 

you better understand and manage your 

health 

www.bchealthguide.org 

800.465.4911 

24 Hour BC Health Guide nurse Line 

866.215.4700 

BC LunG ASSoCIATIon 

The Lung Association provides 

comprehensive information on lung 

diseases 

www.bc.lung.ca 

800.665.5864 

BC LuPuS SoCIETy 

Our missions is to provide education 

and support to people affected by lupus; 

to create awareness of lupusl and to 

support advances in the treatment and 

research 

www.bclupus.org 

1645 West 7th Ave, vancouver 

604.714.5564 

BC MEDICAL ASSoCIATIon 

Aims to advance the practice & 

science of medicine and the health of 

British Columbians by working for the 

improvement of medical education, 

health care legislation, the delivery of 

hospital & other health care services 

www.bcma.org 

800.665.2262 

BC PARAPLEGIC ASSoCIATIon 

The leading force in supporting and 

creating a positive change in the lives 

of people with disabilities, affecting 

changes in transportation, better 

housing, and improved attitudes 

www.bcpara.org 

103 - 33255 South Fraser Way 

604.859.9512 

CAnADIAn CAnCER SoCIETy 

We are a national, community-based 

organization of volunteers whose 

mission is to eradicate cancer and 

enhance the quality of life for people 

living with cancer 

www.cancer.ca 

33079B 1 Ave, Mission 

604.820.3166 

CAnADIAn DIABETES ASSoCIATIon 

Promotes the health of Canadians 

through diabetes research, education, 

service and advocacy 

www.diabetes.ca 

360 - 1385 West 8th Ave, vancouver 

604.732.1331 

CAnADIAn MEDICAL ASSoCIATIon 

National, voluntary association of 

physicians that advocates on behalf of 

its members and the public for access to 

high quality health care 

www.cma.ca 

866.913.3427 

HEALTH 

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS 

Serving Abbotsford, Mission,Chilliwack, & Hope 

Sales Service Rentals 

We serve DVA 

Ministry of Health, 

ICBC, WCB & 

Extended Benefit 

Plans 

For all your Scooters, 

Wheelchairs 

Hospital beds, Wound care 

and Homecare supplies 

Factory authorized 

Sales and Service 

Patient Lifts, Stairlifts 

and Liftchairs 

THE REHAB SHOP 

Southgate Shopping Centre 

7 - 45905 Yale Road, Chilliwack, V2P 2M6 

604-792-2002 

Dentures so Natural 

you’ll never know the difference 

H. S. KIM 

Registed Denturist 

• Complete Denture Services On Premise 

• Same Day Relines - Repairs While You Wait 

• Comfortable Sofe Liners 

• Open Mon-Fri 

George Ferguson Way 

• Wide Selection of Teeth 

McCallum Rd 

Pauline St 

Essendene Ave 

Montrose 

S Fraser Way 

FRASER DENTURE CLINIC LTD. 

2615 Pauline Street, Abbotsford 

604.859.9921 

Gladys Ave 


HEALTH 

Canadian Mental Health 

Association 

Promotes the mental health of all and 

supports the resilience and recovery of 

people experiencing mental illness 

604.872.3311 

CARP 

Canada’s association for the Fifty Plus 

A New Vision of Aging for Canada 

www.carp.ca 

800.363.2279 

BC Rep: Barry Thomas, Victoria 

250.370.0130 

Community Living Society 

Provides services to a wide variety of 

of people with disabilities in the Lower 

Mainland. 

www.cls-bc.org 

604.451.8699 

Crisis Line — Abbotsford/ 

Mission 

604.820.1166 

College of Physicians and 

Surgeons of British Columbia 

Resource for finding available doctors in 

your area. 

www.cpsbc.ca 

800.461.3008 

HEALTHLINK BC 

Speak with a nurse about your 

symptoms, consult with a pharmacist 

about your medication questions 24/7. 

Translation services available. 

www.healthlinkbc.ca 

Dial 8-1-1 

Hearing-impaired: Dial 7-1-1 

Kidney Foundation of Canada 

National volunteer organization 

committed to reducing the burden of 

kidney disease 

www.kidney.ca 

320 - 1600 West 6th Ave, Vancouver 

800.567.8112 

Medical Services Plan 

Insures medical services by physicians 

& health care practitioners, lab. services, 

diagnostic procedures 

www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp 

800.663.1700 

Mental Health Information Line 

Computerized voice system for mental 

health programs; mental disorders, 

mental health issues; servicesl referral 

listing of mental health professionals 

and community services 

www.heretohelp.bc.ca 

800.661.2121 

Ministry of Health Services 

www.gov.bc.ca/health 

604.660.2421 

Pacific Blue Cross 

BC’s largest provider of extended health 

and dental benefits 

www.pac.bluecross.ca 

604.792.9403 

Parkinson society British 

COlumbia 

Offers support and education about the 

disease. 

www.parkinson.bc.ca 

800.663.3240 

Pharmacare 

PharmaCare provides financial 

assistance to British Columbia residents 

for eligible prescription drugs and 

designated medical supplies 

www.health.gov.bc.ca/pharme 

800.663.7100 

HEALTH 

WE WANT TO HELP YOU 

with all your DENTURE needs 

Services 

Designed 

For You 

Hearing Centre 

604.504.7736 

Pharmacy 

604.864.5701 

Optical 

604.864.6451 

All at 1127 Sumas Way 

Abbotsford 

Please 

call us for a 

complimentary 

consultation 

• complete dentures 

• same-day repairs & relines 

• dentures over implants 

• partial dentures 

• soft liners 

• precision dentures 

“Take a better bite out of life.” 

MARKUS FISCHER DENTURE CLINIC 

We are located in the Pharmasave building across from the hospital at 

#102-7343 Hurd St, Mission 604.814.0244 

Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm 


HEALTH 

Screening Mammography 

ProGRAM 

www.smpbc.ca 

800.663.9203 

Smoker’s HelplinE 

www.quittintime.gov.bc.ca 

877.455.2233 

The BC Center for Epilepsy & 

Seizure Education 

Provides information on Epilepsy & 

Seizures 

www.epilepsy.cc 

32868 Ventura Ave, Abbotsford 

604.853.7399 

Support Groups & Self Help 

Abbotsford Women’s Support 

Services 

Provides counselling and support 

groups for women who have or are 

experiencing violence in a relationship 

and/or Sexual Abuse. Open 8:30am to 

4:30. Closed for lunch. 

email: abbystv@wrsfv.ca 

604.855.3363 

Al-Anon 

Support and information for friends and 

family of alcoholics. 

www.al-anon.alateen.org 

604.615.2911 

Alcoholics Anonymous 

Assistance, information and fellowship 

for those with alcohol related problems 

www.aacanada.com 

212 - 33850 Fern St 

604.850.0811 

Breast Cancer Support Group 

Meets on 3rd Thursday of every month 

at 7:00pm 

www.bc.cancer.ca 

1 28 - 31935 South Fraserway, 

Abbotsford 

604.852.1410 

Canadian Council of the Blind 

Offers support for those who are blind or 

visually impaired. 

www.ccbnational.net 

BC Yukon Divison 

250.395.2452 Laurie Fry 

Chronic Disease Self- 

Management Program 

Living a healthy life with chronic 

conditions 

www.coag.uvic.ca/cdsmp 

866.902.3767 

Cocaine Anonymous 

Support group for those who wish to 

stop using cocaine and other mind 

altering substances. 

Lower Mainland 604.662.8500 

Mission Womens’ Support 

ServICES 

1 - 33070 Fifth Ave, Mission 

604.820.8455 

Narcotics Anonymous 

Self-help, support and information for 

those who are recovering from a drug 

problem 

www.rsdna.com 

Helpline 604.873.1018 

Medical & Mobility Equipment 

A1 Wheelchairs Supply Ltd. 

Mobility and home health care supplier. 

Offers mobile repair services monday 

through Friday. 

www.a-1wheelchairs.ca 

604-530-1735 


Medichair Fraser Valley 

Supplier of wheelchairs, stairlifts, 

scooters and other mobility equipment. 

www.medichair.com 

102 - 2633 Ware St, Abbotsford 

see our ad on Inside Back Cover 

Medical Tower Drugs 

2151 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford 

604.859.7651 


The Medicine Shoppe 

Owner operated pharmacy offering 

100% on your health. 

www.medecineshoppe.ca 

9 - 31205 MacLure Rd, Abbotsford 

604.854.5800 


Home Care 

House Calls Home Nursing 

& Foot CARE 

Abbotsford 

604.850.4904 


We Care Home Health 

Services 216 - 2825 Clearbrook 

Rd, Abbotsford 

604.864.9682 


HEALTH 

Mission Hills Safeway 

32520 Lougheed Highway, Mission 

Pharmacy Phone: 604.826.5398 

Pharmacy Fax: 604.826.7967 

Blister Pack 

Diabetic Training & Supplies 

Blood Pressure Monitoring 

Blood Pressure Meters 

Pharmacy Store Hours 

8 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday 

9 am to 6 pm Saturday 

10 am to 6 pm Sunday 

DENTAL HYGIENE OFFICE 

Paula McAleese, 

Registered Dental Hygienist 

Abbotsford BC 

For Appointments Phone 

604.850.3455 

"Dental hygiene services for all ages" 

www.dhoffice.ca 

Referrals not 

required. 


cont. from p14 

families need. This 

extra is known as 

social capital, the 

amount that you 

can return to your 

community. Some of 

us are fortunate to 

identify these funds 

during our lifetimes. 

For others, this 

discretionary capital 

only becomes 

available in their 

estate. 

A recent Ipsos-Reid 

survey indicates 

that 8% of British 

Columbian’s give 

approximately 

$8,000 to charity in 

their wills. 

If this is an amount you think you could 

afford, it’s easy to do. Let me show 

you how Gifting falls into two general 

categories: gifting during lifetime, and 

gifting at death. 

Gifting during lifetime 

During lifetime, we make annual 

contributions to door-to-door 

canvassers, our church, the United 

Way. We may also make an occasional 

larger gift to a specific 

charity, such as 

Semiahmoo House 

Society, to assist with 

a capital campaign 

to raise funds for a 

building or equipment 

for example. 

Gifting at death. 

The other category 

is estate gifting, 

sometimes known 

as deferred or 

planned giving. An 

estate gift must be 

in writing, either in 

your will or directly 

designated in the 

RRSP/RRIF contract, 

or insurance policy. 

Both the amount and 

the charity must be 

identifiable. 

Identify the amount. 

Some choose a dollar 

amount, others a percentage of their 

estate. Because the value of our assets 

is constantly changing, a percentage is 

perhaps safer in that it won’t get out of 

balance with the amount going to heirs. 

Identify the charity. Consider the charity 

as another child and create one extra 

share to be distributed on your death. 

Or simply designate 10% of the residue 

of your estate to charity. How does that 

work Let’s say you have four children. 

Would each of them miss 2½ % of 

their inheritance Likely not, especially 

knowing that over 40% of the gift could 

have been lost to taxes anyway. 

Endow your annual gifts. If you already 

give $10,000 annually to your church, 

your estate plan should consider leaving 

$250,000 to the church when you die 

so that your annual legacy can continue 

MEDICAL TOWER DRUGS 

Monday–Friday 

Saturdays 

8:30 AM Ð 6:00 PM 

8:30 AM Ð 4:30 PM 

604 859-7651 

Reduce your estate taxes. 

year after year. The church could invest 

this bequest at 4% to generate $10,000 

every year thereafter. If you don’t have 

the cash in your estate, buy it Use life 

insurance to fund your estate gift. That 

way, the only cost to you is the annual 

premium. Better yet, use the tax credit 

from your annual giving to pay the 

premiums on life insurance to create the 

estate gift. 

An estate gift is also an effective way to eliminate taxes on your estate. By 

planning the size, type and timing of the gift, your estate will be able to apply the 

charitable tax credit to tax due on your terminal tax return and the year prior. 

Have you been touched by a kindness Good fortune Good health Did you 

receive a scholarship Would your life have been different if you had Have you 

been helped by a stranger 

People give because they can. If you want to be one of those people, go ahead! 

You are. Extend a kindness. It feels great ■ 

MEDICAL TOWER 

Home Healthcare 

FOR ALL YOUR PRESCRIPTION & 

HEALTH CARE NEEDS 

• Marian Rankin RN on staff 

• Compression Stockings 

• Nursing Foot Care 

• Diabetes Education 

Call For Appointment 

OSTOMY SUPPLIES 

• Walkers • Scooters 

• Crutches • Wheelchairs 

• Commodes 

FREE LOCAL PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY 

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NEXT TO MSA HOSPITAL 


Remember 

Me 

Who knows your life story better than 

you 

No one! Your life is a collection of 

experiences and memories that make 

you unique.Planning your memorial in 

advance gives you time to ponder your 

most significant milestones, activities and 

achievements. Time to think about what 

brought the most joy and meaning to your 

life. And time to think about how you want to 

be remembered. 

Your memorial speaks best when you guide 

the choices for wording and design, creating 

your own message for future generations. 

your family will appreciate your guidance 

in the creation of your memorial. 

Later, when you are gone, your family 

will have enough to cope with without 

worrying about what memorial would be 

right and what should be put on it. They 

will appreciate your invitation to join with 

you in recalling and celebrating the things 

that meant the most to you and deciding 

how best to capture those things, forever 

etched in stone. 

Purchasing ahead gives 

a person, or family, 

the advantage 

of purchasing 

a suitable 

monument at 

the current 

price 

rather 

than waiting 

until the future 

with the uncertainty 

of tomorrow’s inflation ■ 

Planning Ahead 

Dave Reeson 

( President of Remco Memorials Ltd.) 

“Affordable & Convenient” 

Abbotsford’s ONLY crematorium and Independently owned 

& operated Funeral Service Providers 

The idea of memorialization is not new, in 

fact, it’s been around for centuries. Now a 

new concept in memorialization is gaining 

favor and with good reason. 

More and more people are adopting the 

attitude that a memorial or monument is 

just like many other things that they can 

plan for during their lifetime, such as estate 

planning, life insurance, a retirement fund 

or funeral arrangements. 

Planning your own memorial has many 

advantages. 

It’s an opportunity to work with your loved 

ones to tell your story, and to choose 

from a wide variety of memorialization 

options available today. Planning ahead 

can save you family the stress of making 

decisions during an already difficult time. 

And there are also financial considerations 

– by planning ahead you can purchase 

your memorial at current prices and take 

advantage of financial options. 

You may be surprised to learn that the first thing 

most people say, when they pre-plan their funeral 

arrangements through us, is something like this: 

“I’m so relieved! I kept putting this off. It’s one 

of the easiest things I’ve ever done.” 

604-859-5885 

Abbotsford 

604-824-1324 

Chilliwack 


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in a Country Setting 

- Full Calendar of Social & Recreational Activities 

- Individual Private Suites & Rooms 

- Home Cooked Meals 

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Future new Addition for Cheam 

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• Respite Care 

• Adult Day Program 

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• Complex Care 

• Convalescent/Rehab. Care 

• Respite Care 

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Agassiz 

604.796.3886 

• Independent & Assisted Living 

• 16 –2 bedroom 

• 34-1 bedroom 

• Fitness & crafts room 

Call Us Today for a Tour 

Web: www.valleycare.info 


Professional 

Consumer 

BETTER BuSInESS BuREAu 

Promotes marketplace fairness, honesty 

www.interior.bbbvan.org 

888.803.1222 

ConSuMER PRoTECTIon 

AuTHoRITy 

Promotes a fair marketplace for 

BC consumers and businesses; 

investigates complaints, seeks redress 

for consumers treated improperly by 

business 

www.bpcpa.ca 

888.564.9963 

nATIonAL Do noT CALL LIST 

Gives consumers a choice about 

whether to receive telemarketing calls 

www.dncl.gc.ca 

866.580.3625 

PHonEBuSTERS (SCAMS) 

National anti-fraud call centre operated 

by RCMP & OPP, collects information 

on telemarketing, advanced fee fraud 

letters & identity theft complaints 

www.phonebusters.com 

888.495.8501 

Financial 

BC ASSESSMEnT AuTHoRITy 

Produces independent, uniform and 

efficient property assessments on an 

annual basis for all BC property owners 

www.bcassessment.bc.ca 

240 - 31935 S. Fraser Way 

604.850.5900 

CREDIT CounSELLInG SoCIETy 

Personal budget planning, money management 

strategies. Offers help over the phone, by 

online chat, or in person 

www.nomoredebts.org 

888.527.8999 

EDWARD JonES 

Investment and Retirement Planning 

2955 Gladwin Rd., unit 107, Abbotsford 

604-864-2328 


PuBLIC GuARDIAn & TRuSTEE oF 

BRITISH CoLuMBIA 

Helps in managing finances and legal 

matters. 

www.trustee.bc.ca 

800.663.7867 

SEnIoRS ASSISTAnCE PRoGRAMS 

Senior’s Supplement 

877.815.2363 ext. 4 

Bus Pass Program for seniors and 

persons with disabilities 

866.866.0800 ext. 4 

vALLEy-WIDE FInAnCIAL CoRP. 

Financial & Estate Planning 

rudy@valley.bc.ca 

604.859.1200 

see our ad on outside back cover 

vETERAnS’ AFFAIRS CAnADA - 

PACIFIC REGIonAL oFFICE 

Promoteshealth, well-being of Canadian 

veterans, programs and services. 

www.vac-acc.gc.ca 

900-605 Robson Street 

vancouver, BC v6B 5G4 

866.522.2122 

Legal 

ADvoCACy ACCESS PRoGRAM 

BC Coalition of People with Disabilities 

www.bccpd.bc.ca 

800.663.1278 

BC CEAS ELDER LAW CLInIC 

For those 55+ who would otherwise not 

be able to access justice due to low 

income and other barriers 

www.bcceas.ca 

866.437.1940 

CAnADIAn BAR ASSoCIATIon 

Promotes fair justice systems, 

effective law reform, equality in the legal 

profession, discrimination elimination 

Lawyer Referral Service. 

www.dialalaw.org 

Referral Service: 800.663.1919 

Dial-a-Law Scripts: 800.565.5297 

CoMMunITy LEGAL ASSISTAnCE 

For benefit of those who are physically, 

mentally, socially, economically or otherwise 

disadvantaged, or whose human 

rights need protection. 

www.clasbc.net 

300-1140 W. Pender Street 

vancouver, BC v6E 4G1 

888.685.6222 

PROFESSIONAL 

A caring approach to all of your Estate Planning needs. 

Wills & Estate Planning | Probate of Estates | Powers of Attorney 

Contact our offices to schedule an appointment. 

Abbotsford: 

300 – 2777 Gladwin Road, BC, V2T 4V1 Telephone: 604-850-1737 

Aldergrove: 

202 – 26641 Fraser Highway, BC, V4W 3L1 Telephone: 604-857-2242 

RETIREMENT IS NO TIME TO 

STOP PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT. 

To see why talking with Edward Jones about your retirement savings makes sense, call today. 

Linda Spletzer 

Financial Advisor 

2955 Gladwin Rd., Unit 107 

Abbotsford, BC V2T 5T4 

604-864-2328 

www.edwardjones.com Member CIPF 


PROFESSIONAL 

DIAL-a-LAW 

A library of scripts prepared by lawyers. 

It offers general info, on a variety of 

topics on law in BC, but not legal advice. 


800.565.5297 Recorded Information 

FAMILy LAW in BRITISH ColuMBIA 

Offers help with legal issues such as 

divorce & seperation, custody or abuse. 

www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca 

800.663.1919 

JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BC 

Enhance quality of life for by educating 

& training to make communities safer 

www.jibc.bc.ca 

888.865.7764 

Family Justice Services 

888.216.2211 Information Line 

LAW SoCIETy of BC 

Makes sure that the public is well served 

by a competent and honourable legal 

profession. 

www.lawsociety.bc.ca 

800.903.5300 

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE 

Canadian Bar Association service 

enables members of the public to 

consult with a lawyer: up to 30 minutes 

for a fee of $25. 


800.663.1919 

LEGAL SERVICES SOCIETY 

Independent, non-profit organization 

legal aid for people with low incomes 

www.lss.bc.ca 

2420 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford 

604.852.2141 

PRO BONO LAW OF BC 

To advance access to justice by 

developing, facilitating opportunities for 

the effective provision of high-quality pro 

bono legal services to people and nonprofit 

organizations of limited means. 

www.probononet.bc.ca 

604.893.8932 

PUBLIC GUARDIAN & TRUSTEE BC 

Adult’s right to self-determination, 

support & protection for those vulnerable 

to abuse or incapable of making their 

own decisions 

www.trustee.bc.ca 

800.663.7867 

RESIDENTIAL TENANCY OFFICE 

Provides landlords and tenants with 

information regarding their rights 

and responsibilities. Aid in resolving 

disputes related to tenancy. 

www.rto.gov.bc.ca 

Recorded Information / Information 

Officer 

800.665.8779 

Policing 

COMMunITY POLICing 

For more information or to volunteer... 

105 - 34194 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford 

citizenspatrol@abbypd.ca 

604.864.4814 

CRIME PREVENTION -- HELPFUL 

TIPS FOR SENIORS 

www.vancouver.ca/police/ 

crimeprevention/helpful.htm 

P 

METRo vAncouvER CRIME 

StoPPERS LENERT 

Receives tips from anonymous callers and 

Law Firm 

passes information on to police to help solve 

cases. Reward of up to $2,000 for information 

that leads to an arrest, recover of drugs, 

or stolen property. Serves from Whistler to 

Abbotsford 

www.greatervancouvercrimestoppers. 

com 

800.222.8477 

RCMP 

www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca 

Emergency Only: call 911 

7171 Oliver St, Mission 

604.826.7161 

2838 Justice Way, Abbotsford 

604.859.5225 

Victim Services Program 

Abbotsford 

604.864.4757 

VICTIMLINK 

Province-wide multilingual help and information 

line available 24/7 for victims of family and 

sexual violence, and all other crimes 

800.563.0808 • Your Will 

604.875.0885 • Power of TTY Attorney (collect call OK) 

604.836.6381 

• Trust Agreement 

Text 

• Probate Application 

• Health Care 

Directives 

PROFESSIONAL 

GLENN MOUNTAIN 

ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPHY 

REHABILITATION CENTRE 

Unit 105 - 2526 Yale Court , Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 8G9 

Phone: (604) 557-0198 • Fax: (604) 557-0199 • email: glnmtnphysio@shawcable.com 

www.glennmountainphysiotherapy.com 

• Your Will 

• Power of Attorney 

• Trust Agreement 

• Probate Application 

• Health Care 

Directives 

L 

P ARRY 

LENERT 

Estate Lawyer 

604.870.0880 

Garden Park Tower 

#103-2825 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford 


Leisure 

ABBoTSFoRD & district cuRLIng 

CLub 

2555 McMillan St, Abbotsford 

604.859.9244 

ABBoTSFoRD EntertainMEnt & 

SpoRTS Centre 

Premiere entertainment and sports 

venue. 

www.abbotsfordcentre.ca 

33800 King Road, Abbotsford 

604.746.5000 

ABBoTSFoRD library 

33660 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford 

604.853.1753 

ABBoTSFoRD InternATIonAL 

AIRSHow 

Abbotsford hosted airshow with 

performers from all over the world. 

www.abbotsfordairshow.com 

4 - 1276 Tower St, Abbotsford 

604.852.8511 

ABBoTSFoRD parks, RECREATIon 

& cuLTuRE 

Department responsible for creating and 

maintaining all city parks, recreation and 

culture facilities 

2323 Emerson St, Abbotsford 

604.853.4221 

Leisure 

& Travel 

ABBoTSFoRD RECREATIon 

Centre 

2499 McMillan Rd, Abbotsford 

604-853-4221 


ABBoTSFoRD Senior Centre 


604.8503.7632 

ABBoTSFoRD FARM and Country 

MARKET 

A gathering of local bc grown products 

every saturday morning. The market 

also features entertainment and 

artisans. 

www.abbotsfordfarmandcountrymarket. 

com 

Montrose Ave, Abbotsford 

604.996.1542 

BC fishing licenSES 

Basic annual license for 65+ $5.00 

www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/licences/ 

Purchase online www.fishing.gov.bc.ca 

or at any Service BC Centre or licensed 

vendor 

BC PARKS 

Management and conservation of a 

system of ecological reserves, provincial 

parks and recreation areas. 

www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks 

800.689.9025 Reservation service 

BC SENIORS GAMES soCIETy 

Purpose is to promote active 

participation in sport and recreation for 

BC residents, 55 and over in both active 

and passive events. 

www.bcseniorsgames.org 

604.853.7180 

BIRCHWood DAIRy’s FARM 

MARKET 

Farm animal display, play area, and a 

coffee shop 

www.birchwooddairy.com 

604.857.1315 

BRADnER CoMMunITy HALL 

5305 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford 

604.856.8441 

CASTLE Fun park 

Year-round amusement for the whole 

family. 

www.castlefunpark.com 

36165 Ventura Ave, Abbotsford 

604.859.7111 

CentennIAL PARK 

Scenic park with walking trails, tennis 

courts, and a playground for children. 

11th Ave & Taulbut St 

604.820.5350 

CLARKE FounDATIon THEATRE 

Performing Arts Theatre 

33700 Prentis Ave, Mission 

604.820.3961 

CLEARBRook LIBRARy 

www.fvrl.bc.ca 

32320 George Ferguson Way, 

Abbotsford 

604.859.7814 

604.820.4046 

LEISURE 


LEISURE 

DISTRICT of MISSIon ARTS 

CounCIL 

Supports and coordinates cultural and 

creative activities within the community. 

www.missionartscouncil.ca 

33529 1st Ave, Mission 

604.826.0029 

DISTRICT of MISSIon Museum 

33201 2nd Ave, Mission 

604.826.1011 

DoGWood BoWLIng & BILLIARDS 

33550 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford 

604.859.2695 

FRASER RivER HERITAGE PARK 

Beautiful park located in Mission. Hosts 

concerts on Wednesday nights in the 

summer. 

www.heritagepark-mission.ca 

7494 Mary Street, Mission 

604.826.0277 

FRASER RivER SAFARI 

Boat tours of the Fraser River. 

www.fraserriversafari.com 

7057 Mershon St, Mission 

604.826.7361 

FRASER Valley Trout HATCHERy 

Exhibits and Aquariums. 

www.gofishbc.ca 

604.504.4716 

GALAxy BoWL LTD 

32490 SIMon Ave, ABBoTSFoRD 

604.853.1366 

GET away bc 

Plan your ideal BC vacation 

www.getawaybc.com 

HATzIC PRAIRIE CoMMunITy HALL 

3 - 10845 Farms Rd, Mission 

604.853.5532 

HEMLoCK RESoRT 

Over 300 acres of skiable terrain. Other 

activities include snowshoeing, crosscountry 

skiing or relaxing at the Bistro or 

the Bar & Grill. 

www.hemlockvalleyresort.com 

Hemlock Valley Rd 

640.797.4411 

KERMODE WILD BERRY WINES 

British Columbia’s first winery dedicated 

to producing exclusively wild berry 

wines. Tasting room open all year. 

www.kermodewildberry.com 

8457 S. River Rd, Mission 

604.814.3222 

LEDGEvIEW GoLF & Country 

Club 

18 hole golf course. Hosts events such 

as weddings and company parties. 

www.ledgeviewgolf.com 

35997 McKee Road, Abbotsford 

604.859.8993 

LEGACy SpoRTS Centre 

32470 Haida Dr, Abbotsford 

604.852.4191 

LIBRARy HoME SERvICE — 

FRASER Valley REGIonAL 

LIBRARIES 

Home service for homebound 

customers. 

www.fvrl.bc.ca/read/services_home.htm 

Toll Free in BC 888.668.4141 

Lotusland VineyARDS 

10 acre winery. Tours with tastings for 

$10. 

www.lotuslandvineyards.com 

28450 King Rd, Abbotsford 

604.857.4188 

MATSqui CoMMunITy HALL 

33676 St. Olaf Ave, Abbotsford 

604.826.7613 

MISSIon’s Country GARDEn 

Wander through the show gardens or 

fish pond. Sells perennials, shrubs, and 

handmade garden gifts. 

www.missionscountrygarden.com 

40217 Nicomen Island Trunk Rd 

604.302.5550 

MISSIon’s FARMERS MARKET 

Every Sunday and the 1st Saturday 

of each month of the summer. Local 

produce and artisans. 


MISSIon GoLF & Country Club 

9 hole golf course with clubhouse. hosts 

a mens nights and ladies nights. 

www.missiongolfclub.com 

7983 Nelson Street, Mission 

866.463.3556 

MISSIon leisuRE Centre 

7650 Grand St, Mission 

604.820.5350 


MISSIon LIBRARy 

33247 2nd Ave, MISSIon 

604.826.6610 

MISSIon Museum 

Displays various history from the 

mission’s historical past. 

www.mission.museum.bc.ca 


604.826.1011 

MISSIon RACEWAy PARK 

Host of Motocross, and drag racing 

events. 

www.missionraceway.com 

32670 Dyke Rd, Mission 

604.826.6315 

MISSIon REGIonAL CHAMBER of 

CoMMERCE TouRISM CoMMITTEE 

Information on leisure activities in 

Mission. 

34033 Lougheed Highway 

604.826.6914 

Toll Free 877.826.6914 

MISSIon RoTARy SpoRTS PARK 

Baseball diamonds, slo-pitch diamonds, 

soccer, and all weather fields. 

8020 Oyama Street, Mission 

604.820.5350 

Mount LEHMAn LIBRARy 



604.856.4988 

Annual Membership (55yrs+) $25 

valid from date of purchase 

Membership Includes: 

- Access to the Senior Activity Centre 

- Drop-in Badminton - Drop-in Billiards 

- Drop-in Knitwits - Drop-in Pickleball 

- Drop-in Table Tennis - Senior’s Track Time 

- Art in the ARC - Bridge 

- Cribbage - Euchre 

- Happy Gang Singers - Learning Plus Seminars 

The all new 

ABBOTSFORD BOTSFORD RECREATION CENTRE 

2499 McMillan Road, 604-853-4221 

SENIOR 

ACTIVITY 

CENTRE 

LEISURE 


LEISURE 

mSA CentennIAL LIBRARy 


33660 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford 

604.853.1753 

MSA Museum SoCIETy 

2313 Ware St, Abbotsford 

604.853.0313 

Mt. LEHMAn’s WinERy 

Boutique winery. 

5094 Mt. Lehman Rd, Abbotsford 

604.850.4768 

PoWER House at STAve FALLS 

Science exhibits showing how electricity 

is made 

31338 Dewdney Trunk Rd 

604.462.1222 

SILvERBRook U-CATCH Trout 

Fishing ponds where you only pay for 

what you catch. 

www.fishbctrout.com 


604.856.2298 

CLEARBROOK 

SAFEWAY 

PHARMACY 

Phone (604) 852-3558 

Sharon Giles is the Pharmacy Manager at Clearbrook Safeway 

Pharmacy in Abbotsford. She is also a Certified Diabetes 

Educator. Come in to talk with her regarding any of your 

questions about managing diabetes. 

We are your partners in your pursuit to live life to its fullest. 

Earn 7X the 

AIR MILES ® 

reward miles 

on the full value 

of 

your prescriptions * 

*See Customer Service for full details. 

SILvERDALE CoMMunITy HALL 

8760 McLean St, Mission 

604.826.7615 

TRADEx 

Trade & Exhibition Centre which hosts 

over 90 events every year. 

www.fvtradex.com 

1190 Cornell St, Abbotsford 

604.850.1533 

WESTERn SWAP MEET 

Indoor/Outdoor market open 6am - 4pm 

on certain days of the year. 

32470 Haida Dr, Abbotsford 

604.859.7540 

WESTMInSTER ABBEy 

Monastery that attracts thousands of 

visitors. offers a stunning panoramic 

view of Mission. 

www.sck.ca/pages/home.htm 

34224 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Mission 

604.826.8975 

Any questions See me 

first 

WEATHER INFORMATIon 

Recorded weather information and area 

forecast 

www.weatheroffice.gc.ca 

604.556.3146 ABBoTSFoRD 

Travel 

ABBoTSFoRD airpoRT 

Offering international and domestic 

flights 

www.abbotsfordairport.ca 

30440 Liberator Ave 

604.855.1001 

ABBoTSFoRD AIRPoRT Link 

Shuttle 

207 - 31265 Wheel Ave, Abbotsford 

604.852.1999 

ABBoTSFoRD taxi 

31265 Wheel Ave, Abbotsford 

604.247.2262 

AIR CANADA 

Services for customers with disabilities. 

Identify special needs when booking. 

www.aircanada.ca 

www.flyjazz.ca 

888.247.2262 

AIRSPEED AvIATIon 

Offers direct flights from abbotsford to 

victoria thoughout the week. 

www.airspeed-abby.com 

30440 Liberator, Abbotsford 

604.852.9245 

BC FERRIES 

BC seniors (65 and over) travel free 

on most BC Ferries routes Mon-Thur 

except holidays. Passenger fares only. 

www.bcferries.com 

888.223.3779 Reservations 

BC HIGHWAYS ConDITIonS 

Automated phone service. 

www.drivebc.ca 

800.550.4997 

BUS PASSES FOR SENIORS AND 

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 

Affordable transportation on all BC 

transit systems for low-income senior 

citizens and persons who are disabled; 

information & application service. 

866.866.0800 

CanADIAn NationAL RAILWAy 

www.cn.ca 

888.888.5909 

CanADIAn PACIFIC RAILWAy 

www.cpr.ca 

888.333.8111 

Central Valley Taxi 

Servicing Abbotsford and Mission 

www.centralvalleytaxi.com 

1643 Salton Rd, Abbotsford 

604.607.4444 

ELDERHoSTEL 

Extraordinary learning adventures at 

exceptional values for those 55+ 

www.elderhostel.com 

800.454.5768 

FRIENDSHIP FORCE 

INTERNATIonAL 

Travel club for those travelling to foreign 

countries. Members lodge with club 

members in foreign countries. 

www.thefriendshipforce.org 

LEISURE 


LEISURE 

GREyhound CanADA 

Senior discount for 62 and over, check 

‘Senior Discount’ & ‘Deals & Discounts’ 

on website for other cost saving options 

www.greyhound.ca 

Fares and Schedules 800.661.8747 

HandyDART 

Door to door service for people with 

disabilities. 

1225 Riverside Road, Abbotsford 

604.855.0080 

ICBC SENIORS INSURANCE 

Discount available for ICBC basic 

insurance for 65+ registered owners 

and operators, pleasure only, visit an 

AutoPlan broker for details. 

MATURE DRIVERS 

Assess your driving behaviours, 

abilities, knowledge and habits. Tips and 

strategies to help you make changes 

and improve your driving. Check for 

workshops in your area. Go to... 

www.tsfbcaa.com/mature_drivers 

BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation 

3020 Beta Avenue, Burnaby V5G 4K4 

604.298.5107 

Taxi 

ABBoTSFoRD 

Abbotsford Taxi 

604.855.1111 

Central Valley Taxi 

604.859.1111 

Green Valley Taxi 

604.607.4444 

MISSIon 

Mission Taxi 

604.864.2311 

Taxi-SavER 

Program of BC Transit for individuals 

who are unable to travel on regular 

transit 

www.bctransit.com 

604.575.6600 

vALLEy AIRPoRTER Shuttle 

Shuttle service to and from the 

Abbotsford Airport and your hotel. 

604.857.7171 

vAncouvER InternATIonAL 

AIRPoRT 

Call individual airlines for flight 

information & reservations 

www.yvr.ca 

VIA RAIL 

Seniors discount for 60 and over. 

www.viarail.ca 

888.842.7245 

WEST CoAST ExPRESS 

Train service in between Mission, 

Haney, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, 

Coquitlam, Port Moody and Vancouver. 

www.westcoastexpress.com 

33200 N Railway Ave, Mission 

24 Hour Info 604.488.8906 

Customer Service 

604.488.8906 

Activity Centres 

ABBoTSFoRD RECREATIon 

Centre 


604-853-4221 



Provides facilities and activities for 

seniors. Offers a low-cost, gentle 

workout program for seniors. 


604.853.7632 

ABBoTSFoRD SenioRS 

ASSoCIATIon Drop-In Centre 


seniors such as carpet bowling, 

dancing, billiards and card games. 

www.abbotsfordseniorsassoc.com 

Drop-In Centre 

2631 Cyril St, Abbotsford 

MAIn HALL 

33889 Essendene Ave, Abbotsford 

604.853.4014 

VAC Health Identification 

Cards Welcome 

You’ll love coming home to a clean house. 

As Canada’s most trusted name in 

housecleaning, you can be sure that we’ll 

treat your home like it’s our own. 

MOLLY MAID is thorough... 

Regular, ongoing service includes: 

• Cleaning of all kitchen surfaces including 

cupboard fronts, counter tops, appliances, 

sinks and floors. 

• Cleaning of all bathroom surfaces including 

tub, tiles, shower, sink, vanity, mirrors, 

toilet and floors. 

• Vacuuming of carpets and floors 

throughout. 

• Dusting of furniture, pictures, knick-knacks, 

window sills, baseboards, etc. 

• Spot cleaning of walls... and more. 

MOLLY MAID is consistent... 

MOLLY MAID will ensure your home 

is cleaned the way you want from top 

to bottom – we guarantee it! 

MOLLY MAID is reliable... 

Count on having your home cleaned 

on your prearranged MOLLY MAID 

Day. A team of two professionally 

trained staff will clean 

your home efficiently 

and effectively. 

We provide our 

own transportation, 

cleaning supplies 

and equipment. 

Bonded and Insured 

Our Service 

is 100% 

Satisfaction 

Guaranteed! 

All MOLLY MAID personnel are 

bonded and insured. You will have 

peace of mind knowing you can trust 

the staff who will be cleaning your 

home. 

Contact us today for a free, in-home estimate. 

Cathy & Tim Deacon, MOLLY MAID – cathytimdeacon@mollymaid.ca 

604-850-9647 



604.856.8441 



604.826.1071 


www.matsquihall.com 


604.826.7613 

MISSIon LEISuRE Centre 

Facilities include a pool, fitness studio, 

and multi-purpose rooms 

www.mission.ca 


604.820.5350 


www.mollymaid.ca 

LEISURE 


Be kind to your 

eyes! 

WE CARE 

FOR YOUR 

EYES 

50% Off 

Any Frame 

Turn on the lights. Seeing better can 

sometimes be as easy as changing a 

light bulb! Putting 100 or 150-watt bulbs 

in your lamps can reduce eye strain 

(but make sure your fixture is designed 

for that wattage!). Brighter lighting in 

stairways can help prevent falls. 

Don’t smoke. Studies show that 

tobacco smoking is an important risk 

factor in the early onset of an eye 

disease called age-related macular 

degeneration (AMD). This disease 

causes serious and permanent loss of 

central vision. 

Reduce glare. There are many 

ways of reducing glare, including good 

lampshades, glare shields on computer 

monitors, and sunglasses. Wear 

sunglasses that provide 99 to 100% UV-A 

and UV-B protection when you go outside 

during the day. They will protect you from 

UV rays that can harm your eyes even on 

a cloudy day. 

Here are some ways to prevent damage 

to your eyes: 

- put a grease shield over frying foods 

- make sure that spray cans and bottle 

nozzles are pointed away from you 

- wear safety glasses in the workshop 

and when opening and using chemical 

products like ammonia 

- when using bungee cords, be careful 

of recoil 

Eat your carrots. Studies show that 

a daily dose of the vitamins and minerals 

found in melons, citrus, carrots, spinach 

and kale may help slow the progress of 

age-related eye diseases such as macular 

degeneration, glaucoma or cataracts. 

Get an eye examination. Many 

changes to vision happen so slowly that 

you may not realize you have a problem. 

If you are over 45 years of age, the most 

important thing you can do to protect 

your vision is to have an eye exam 

on a regular basis. Finding problems 

early may make the difference between 

maintaining good vision and vision loss ■ 

$49 

Single Vision 

Lenses & Frames 

Some Restriction Apply 

Lens Plastic/Glass 

(per pair) 

Single Vision Sale $30 

Reg $60 

Bifocals Sale $60 

Reg $90 

Progressive Sale $130 

Reg $190 

Hi-Index Sale $90 

Reg $130 

Lightest & Thinnest Single Vision 

Some Restriction Apply 

UV 400 Filter 

Super Hard 

Scratch Resistance 

• Tinted • Any Colour • Gradient or Solid 

Sale $20 

Reg $60 

Free 

Sight Test! 

GLADWIN 

OPTICAL 

WE CARE FOR YOUR EYES 

www.gladwinoptical.com 

2 locations to serve you 

Gladwin Optical Inc Abbotsford 

#103-2955 Gladwin Rd 

Abbotsford BC V2T 5T4 

Ph: 604-864-8803 

Email: contact@gladwinoptical.com 

Gladwin Optical Inc Surrey 

#105 12568 72 Ave 

Surrey BC V3W 2M6 

Protect yourself. Many people suffer 

vision loss because of accidents in the 

home. 

Ph: 604-594-6940 

54 | Experience Email: contact@gladwinoptical.com 

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Resources 

Service Organizations 

ABBoTSFoRD FooD BAnK 

Offering assistance and food for those 

in need. 

www.abbotsfordfoodbank.com 


604.859.5749 

WoMEn’S SuPPoRT SERvICES 

www.wrsfv.ca 

ABBoTSFoRD 

604.855.3363 

MISSIon 

604.820.8495 

ABBoTSFoRD CoMMunITy 

SERvICES 

An organization working to strengthen 

the community. 

www.abbotsfordcommunityservices.com 

2420 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford 

604.859.7681 

ARMy, nAvy & AIR FoRCE 

vETERAnS In CAnADA 

Service club promoting social 

opportunities, advocacy & goodwill 

for Veterans, their families, and the 

community at large 

www.anavets.ca 

30394 Mcneil, Abbotsford 

604.856.7521 

BC CEnTRE FoR ELDER ADvoCACy 

AnD SuPPoRT 

Forum for individuals, seniors, 

community agencies, gov’t and policy 

makers, working together to eliminate 

the abuse of seniors. 

www.bcceas.ca 

411 Dunsmuir Street, vancouver 

866.437.1940 

BC PARTnERS FoR 

MEnTAL HEALTH AnD ADDICTIon 

InFoRMATIon 

Help individuals & families better 

manage mental health and substance 

use problems. 

www.heretohelp.bc.ca 

Mental Health Information Line: 

24/7 computerized voice system 

for mental health programs; trained 

volunteers on standby 9 am-4 pm 

weekdays. 

www.heretohelp.bc.ca/connect/ 

community-resources 

800.661.2121 Information Line 

CAnADIAn InSTITuTE FoR HEALTH 

InFoRMATIon 

Not-for-profit organization providing 

essential data & analysis on Canada’s 

health system & the health of Canadians 

www.cihi.ca 

250.220.7090 

“We turned our memories 

into a beautiful tribute” 

Receive a discount 

up to $500.00 with 

this community ad 

Sensitive design. Unparalleled craftsmanship. 

The finest, most enduring materials. All backed 

by over 80 years of experience and the 

industry’s best guarantee. Remco can translate 

your memories into a memorial for today … 

and for generations to come. 

Visit www.remco-memorials.ca. 

Contact Herb McDowall @ 

778-987-2676 for a Memorial 

Consultant in your area 


RESOURCES 

HIDDEn TREASuRES THRIFT SToRE 

2657 W. Railway St, Abbotsford 

604.855.0221 

MEMoRIAL SoCIETy of BC 

For 50 years The Society has helped 

its members plan funerals that are 

dignified and affordable with BC’s best 

funeral homes. Please see ad on page 

61 for membership benefits. 

www.memsoc.org 

205 - 640 West Broadway, 

Vancouver 

1-888-816-5902 

MOTHERS AGAINST DRunK 

DRIVING 

Mission to stop impaired driving and 

support victims of this crime. 

www.madd.ca 

Western Chapter Services Manager 

866.900.6233 

NEIGHBORLINK - ABBoTSFoRD 

Non-denominational, non-profit Christian 

organization connecting church 

volunteers with neighbors in need 

through a network of churches/service 

agencies. 

604.864.4922 

RoyAL CANADIAN LEGIon 

Legion’s 1600 branches provide support 

to seniors & veterans including low-cost 

housing, health care and home support 

www.bcyuk.legion.ca 

ABBoTSFoRD 

2513 W. Railway St 

MISSIon 

32608 Fraser Cres 

SALVATIon ARMY 

South Main Thrift Store, Community and 

Family Ministries (Food Bank) 

www.careandshare.ca 

34081 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford 

604.852.9305 

Trusted investment experience, serving the 

community for over 25 years! 

Call or email if you would like 

an appointment today. 

The Shewfelt McMillan Group 

Wellington West Capital Inc. 

Windsor Square 

1959, 152nd Street, Suite 101 

Surrey, BC V4A 9E3 

Direct Line: 604.542.2824 

Toll Free: 1.877.542.2824 

Fax: 604.542.2843 

Email: channa@wellwest.ca 

www.shewfeltmcmillan.ca 

Wellington West Capital Inc. a member of CIPF. 

C3302 


RESOURCES 

SPCA 

Non-profit organization dedicated to 

protecting and enhancing the quality of 

life for domestic, farm, and wild animals 

www.spca.bc.ca 

34312 Industrial Way, Abbotsford 

604.850.1584 

VolunTEER ABBoTSFoRD 

Committed to building a vibrant 

community by connecting people 

through meaningful involvement. 

www.abbotsfordspiritofbc. 

com604.850.7161 

voLunteer web 

Connects organizations looking 

for special event volunteers with 

people seeking short-term volunteer 

opportunities. 

www.volweb.ca 

866.486.5932 Help Line 

WELCOME WAGon 

Canada’s largest and most respected 

greeting service 

www.welcomewagon.ca 

866.856.8442 

See our ad on page 64 

Programs & Groups 

ABBoTSFoRD hoSPICE soCIETy 

Support and resource centre for people 

lving with a terminal illness or grieving 

the loss of someone significant. 

wwww.abbotsfordhospice.org 

33134 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford 

604.852.2456 

ABBoTSFoRD & DISTRICT CuRLIng Club 

www.abbycurlingclub.com 


604.859.9244 

ABBoTSFoRD Flying Club 

www.abbotsfordflyingclub.ca 

604.854.3670 

CoMMunITy SuPPoRT ProGRAM - 

MISSIon 

1 - 7327 Horne St, Mission 

604.826.4949 

CRISIS LINE - ABBoTSFoRD - 

MISSIon 

33179 Second Ave 

604.820.1166 

ToLL free 877.820.7444 

DIAL-A-DIETITIAN 

Food & Nutrition information from 

professional dietitians, 9-5 Mon.-Fri., 

translation services in 130 languages. 

www.dialadietitian.org 

800.667.3438 

vALLEy ALERT LIFELINE - 

ABBoTSFoRD, MISSIon 

Providing peace of mind while enabling 

independent living in your own home 

www.bclifeline.com 

314 - 31935 S. Fraser Way, 

Abbotsford 

604.854.5991 

888.969.1818 


MISSIon GRAnITE CuRLIng Club 

www.missioncurling.ca 


604.826.7444 

NEW HOPE 

Various support programs for newly 

bereaved widows and widowers 

www.newhope-grief.org 

RESOURCES 

Our members provide quality living options for today's seniors 

• We are an industry in B.C. that provides seniors with CHOICES 

• We provide today’s elderly with amazing OPPORTUNITIES 

• We provide SERVICES that allow independence and assistance with daily living 

• We offer COMFORT to ensure peace of mind to residents and families 

• We offer a better way of LIVING for seniors 

BCSLA is proud to offer a referral service to our 

member communities for seniors seeking to find the 

perfect private community to join. 

Visit www.bcsla.ca 

for more information 

or call 1-888-402-2722 


RESOURCES 

MEnnonITE HISToRICAL SoCIETy 

oF BC 

Society working to collect and preserve 

historic records. 

www.mhsbc.com 

211 - 2825 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford 

604.853.6177 

MISSIon InDIAn FRIEnDSHIP 

CEnTRE 

33150A 1st Ave, Mission 

604.826.1281v 

TRAvEL ASSISTAnCE PRoGRAM 

Assists with travel costs when medical 

care is not available locally. 

866.661.2668 

unIon GoSPEL DRoP-In CEnTRE 

www.ugm.ca 

33071 north Railway, Mission 

604.826.1355 

Education 

ABBoTSFoRD LIBRARy 



604.853.1753 

ABBoTSFoRD SEnIoR CEnTRE 


604.853.7632 



604.856.8441 

CAnADIAn CoMMunITy CoLLEGE 

www.canadiancommunitycollege.ca 

200 - 2451 Clearbrook Rd, 

Abbotsford 

604.859.7814 

CLEARBRooK LIBRARy 


Abbotsford 

604.859.7814 

GRACE CoMMunITy CoLLEGE 

www.gracecommunitycollege.com 

109 - 30600 Progressive Way, 

Abbotsford 

604.556.3700 



604.826.1071 

JuSTICE InSTITuTE oF BRITISH 

CoLuMBIA 

To enhance the quality of life for all by 

educating and training those who make 

communities safer. 

www.jibc.bc.ca 

34589 Delair Rd, Abbotsford 

604.859.4141 

ST JoHn AMBuLAnCE 

To enable Canadians to improve 

their health, safety and quality of life 

by providing training and community 

service. 

www.sja.ca/bc 

5 - 2120 Paramount Cres, Abbotsford 

604.853.8700 

Library Services 

ABBoTSFoRD & REGIon 

LIBRARIES 


ABBoTSFoRD LIBRARy 


604.853.1753 

CLEARBRooK LIBRARy 


Abbotsford 

604.859.7814 

RESOURCES 

consult with our pharmacist 

Susan Wong, B.Sc.Pharm 

Pharmacy Manager 

And ask about our health services: 

• In-store cholesterol screening 

• Surgical stocking fitting 

• Bone density clinics 

• Medication reviews 

• Diabetes management 

• Medication reminder packaging 

• Safe medication disposal 

• Diabetes sharp container disposal 

• Online pharmacist 

Also visit our Save-On-More kiosk to receive additional 

Save-On-More points or other offerings on your prescriptions. 

pricesmartfoods.ca 

Abbotsford Store: 

300 - 32700 South Fraser Way 

Phone 604-854-5318 • Fax 604-852-9058 

Pharmacy hours: Mon.to Sat. 8am - 10pm 

Sun. and Stat Holidays 10am - 6pm 


RESOURCES 

MISSIon LIBRARy 


604.826.6610 

LIBRARy HoME SERvICE - 

ABBoTSFoRD & MISSIon 

Provides home delivery of library 

materials to those unable to visit the 

library. 

888.668.4141 

ASKAWAY... 

Chat live online with a BC Librarian and 

get connected to info on almost any 

topic. Day or night. It’s free, fast and 

easy. Visit your library’s website or go to 

www.askaway.org 

Hours: Sun-Thur 10 am-10 pm 

Friday & Saturday 10 am-5 pm 

Transportation 

ABBoTSFoRD InternATIonAL 

AIRPoRT 

www.abbotsfordairport.ca 

30440 Liberator Ave, Abbotsford 

604.855.1001 

AIR CANADA 

Services for customers with disabilities. 

Identify special needs when booking. 

www.aircanada.ca www.flyjazz.ca 

888.247.2262 

If You Are . . . 

Moving 

Expecting a Baby 

Planning a Wedding 

Wagon offers part time career opportunities in your community 

Call Welcome Wagon Today! 

Call:1-866-627-6074 

Internet: www.welcomewagon.ca 

It’s absolutely FREE! 

BC FERRIES 

BC seniors (65+) travel free on most 

BC Ferries routes Monday to Thursday 

except holidays. Passenger fares only 

www.bcferries.com 



Automated phone service 


800.550.4997 

BUS PASSES FOR SENIORS AND 

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 

Benefits program providing affordable 

transportation on all BC transit systems 

for low-income senior citizens and 

persons who are disabled; information 

and application service 

866.866.0800 

Central Valley TRAnSIT 

1225 Riverside Rd, Abbotsford 

604.854.3232 

GREYHounD CANADA 

www.greyhound.ca 

2033 Abbotsford Way, Abbotsford 

604.853.1691 

After Hours Passenger Information 

800.661.8747 

TRAVEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 

Assists with travel costs when medical 

care is not available locally. TAP forms 

are only available from your family 

physician at the time the referral is 

made. 24/7 Automated application 

service. 

www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/mtapp/ 

tap_patient.html 

800.661.2668 

Medical Travel Programs 

Min of Health, Medical Services Div. 

1515 Blanshard Street 

Victoria, BC V8W 3C8 

250.952.1587 

VIA RAIL 

Special services, promotions, discounts 

for seniors 60+ 

888.842.7245 

voLunTEER DRIVERS in FRASER 

vALLEy 

Canadian Cancer Society 

If you are having Cancer treatment and 

don′t have access to transportation 

Abbotsford 

604.504.2361 

MISSIon 

604.814.2350 

WESTCoAST ExPRESS 

Connecting Mission to downtown 

Vancouver 

604.683.RAIL 

WESTJET AIRLINES LTD. 

www.westjet.com 


877.929.8646 Arrival & Departure Info 

877.952.0100 TTY 

Support Groups & Self Help 

ABBoTSFoRD ADDICTIon Centre 

Centre dealing with alcohol and drug 

addiction 

604.850.5106 

Abuse CounSELLIng & SuPPoRT 

SERvICES 

604.859.7681 

AL-Anon / ALATEEN 

A fellowship for people whose lives have 

been affected by someone else’s drinking. 

See website for regular meetings. 

www.al-anon.alateen.org 

604.615.2911 

ALCOHOL & DRUG INFORMATIon & 

REFERRAL SERVICE 

Certified information and referral 

specialists respond to enquiries on all 

aspects of alcohol and drug use and 

misuse. Service provided 24/7. 

800.663.1441 

ALCOHOLICS AnonyMouS 

Support & information for individuals 

with alcohol related problems. 24 hour 

answer line. 

www.aacanada.com 

212 - 33850 Fern St, Abbotsford 

604.850.0811 

ALLERGY / ASTHMA INFORMATIon 

ASSOCIATIon 

Charity dedicated to helping allergic 

individuals and their families. 

www.aaia.ca 

877.500.2242 

ALS SOCIETY of BC 

To meet physical & emotional needs of 

those living with ALS & their caregivers. 

www.alsbc.ca 

800.708.3228 

RESOURCES 


RESOURCES 

BC PARAPLEGIC ASSOCIATIon 

Assist people with spinal cord injuries 

and other physical disabilities. 

www.bcpara.org 

780 S.W. Marine Drive, Vancouver 

877.324.3611 

CHRonIC DISEASE SELF- 

MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 

Live a healthy life with chronic condition 

www.coag.uvic.ca/cdsmp 

866.902.3767 

CHRonIC PAIN ASSOC. of canADA 

Canada’s largest independent, not-forprofit 

charitable organization serving 

people affected by pain, thru education, 

information, support advocacy. 

www.chronicpaincanada.com 

COMPASSIonATE FRIENDs, THE 

Support group for parents who have 

experienced the death of a child, any 

age, any cause. 

www.abbotsfordcompassionatefriends. 

com 

604.857.0660 SHARON 

GAMBLERS anonymous - LoWER 

MAInLAnd 

Free confidential, individual and/or 

group counselling for problem gamblers 

and their families. Meeting held in 

Abbotsford as well as other locations in 

the Lower Mainland. 

www.vancouverga.com 

604.878.6535 

HEART & STROKE FounDATIon OF 

BC & YUKon 

Dedicated to prevention & relief of heart 

disease & stroke. Research, education 

www.heartandstroke.bc.ca 

866.432.7833 

PARKINSON soCIETy BC 

See website for area Self Help Support 

Groups 

www.parkinson.bc.ca 

800.668.3330 

NARCOTICS AnonyMouS 

Self-help, support and information 

for those recovering from a drug 

problem. See website for area meeting 

information 

www.bcrscna.bc.ca 

604.852.7713 

24 Hour Help Line 888.345.1341 

SmoKER’s HELPLIne 

www.quittintime.gov.bc.ca 

Quit Now By Phone 

877.455.2233 

Web Resources 

AGING WELL IN BC 

To access the report from the Seniors 

Advisory Council, go to 

www.hls.gov.bc.ca/seniors 

AIR QuALITy HEALTH InDEx 

New tool that measures air quality in 

your community, reports health risks. 

www.airhealthbc.ca 

CANADIAn senior yEARS 

A website specifically designed 

for Canadians over 50. The best 

information, articles, news and 

Canadian site links for seniors on the 

web today. 

www.senioryears.com 

CRIME prevention - helpful 

HINTS for senioRS 

www.vancouver.ca/police/ 

crimeprevention/helpful.htm 

FRIENDSHIP FORCE 

INTERNATIonAL 

Travel club for those travelling to foreign 

countries. Members lodge with club 

members in foreign countries. 

www.thefriendshipforce.org 

FRASER Valley LIBRARIES 

ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS 

Web links to a library of information 

for seniors: Caregiver Network, Jobs, 

Gov’t.Services, Health, Recreation & 

Entertainment, and more... 


SenioRS CanADA 

Online resource for seniors. Contains 

information on finances, retirement, 

health, and travel and leisure. 

www.seniors.gc.ca 

Senior MATCH 

Enlarge your circle of friends, senior 

forums, chat and blogs. 

www.seniormatch.com 

SenioRS MEET 

Dating community for single seniors 

www.seniorsmeet.com 

Charities, Foundations 

canADIAn CAnCER soCIETy 

You can remember someone special with 

your gift..In Memory or In Honour 

www.cancer.ca/donate 

128-31935 South Fraser Way, 

Abbotsford 

800.403.8222 

vARIETy - the children’s 

CHARITy of bc 

Leave a Bequest in your Will to Variety 

& BC children who have special needs. 

www.varietybc.ca/legacy 

800.381.2040 

Health Facilities 

ABBoTSFoRD HEALTH Centre 


Abbotsford 

604.870.9925 

ABBoTSFoRD mental HEALTH 

Centre 

11 - 32700 George Ferguson Way, 

Abbotsford 

604.870.7800 

Alive Health Centre 

315 - 32900 South Fraser Way, 

Abbotsford 

604.854.6816 

CoMMunITy CARE ProGRAMS 

HEALTH Centres 

Services include: Home Care Nursing, 

Home Support, Rehabilitation Therapy 

Services, Health Services for 

Community Living & Long Term Care 

Menno Hospital 


604.859.7631 

Mission Memorial Hospital 

7324 Hurd St, Mission 

604.826.6261 

ExTEnDED CARE FACILITIES 


32945 MARSHALL Rd, 

ABBoTSFoRD 

604.859.7631 

RESOURCES 


RESOURCES 

FRASER HEALTH AUThoRITy 


100 - 2692 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford 

604.557.2970 

2179 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford 

604.557.2955 

102 - 34194 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford 

604.870.6000 


604.814.5268 


604.557.2099 

33070 5th Ave, Mission 

604.814.5600 

Intermediate Care Centres 

BAKERvIEW HoME 

2745 Yukon Cres, Abbotsford 

604.859.5007 

Bevan LoDGE 

33386 Bevan Ave, Abbotsford 

604.850.5416 

Menno HoME 

2693 Braeside St, Abbotsford 

604.850.6627 

SunSET Manor 

31944 Sunrise Cres, Abbotsford 

604.854.1332 


http://www.mbs-bc.org/mennoHospital. 

php 


604.859.7631 

MISSIon MEMoRIAL HoSPITAL 


604.826.6261 

Safety Tips for the Older Driver 

In 2002, one in every eight Canadians 

was over the age of 65. Maintaining a 

driver’s license is an important issue 

of independence for older Canadians, 

especially to those who have driven for 

most of their life. 

On a per-person basis, mature drivers 

have less than the average number of 

collisions. But on a per-kilometre basis, 

the over-70 age group is involved in 

a disproportionately high number of 

collisions. 

The aging process brings changes that 

can affect the older driver’s ability to 

drive safely. These include: reduced 

vision, particularly at night; a decrease 

in depth perception; and movementlimiting 

disabilities such as arthritis 

and rheumatism which slow down 

response. The rate of aging varies for 

each individual, but it is important to 

recognize age-related changes and 

learn how to compensate for them. 

Vision, Hearing and Medication 

■ Have regular vision and hearing 

examinations. 

■ When traveling, always wear your 

eyeglasses or hearing aid. 

■ Give yourself time to adjust to new 

eyeglasses and have your glasses 

checked periodically. 

■ Use medication correctly, know how 

it could affect your driving and ensure 

you are free from harmful effects 

before driving. With some medicines, 

you may not be able to drive at all. 

Driving Tips 

■ Always wear your seat-belt. 

■ Keep your eyes moving and watch 

the entire traffic environment. 

■ Look for vehicles entering the 

road from curbs, driveways and 

businesses. 

■ Be alert for parked cars, pedestrians 

and cyclists. 

■ Use rearview and outside mirrors 

often. 

■ Check to the side several times 

before turning or merging. 

■ Never assume you can take the right 

of way, even if you know it should be 

yours. 

■ When unsure whether you should 

pass or change lanes, stay in your 

lane. 

■ Maintain a minimum three second 

following distance. Start your count 

when the car ahead passes a fixed 

road mark. 

■ When driving in the rain or in winter, 

reduce speed and increase following 

distance. 

■ Maintain space cushions to the sides 

and behind your car ■ 


Government 

Municipal 

ABBoTSFoRD, city of 

www.abbotsford.ca 

32315 S. Fraser Way 604.853.2281 

City Clerk 604.864.5506 

Bylaw Enforcement 604.864.5512 

Fire & Rescue 604.853.3566 

Police 604.859.5225 

Airport 604.855.1001 

Tourism 604.859.1721 

Library 604.853.1753 

Seniors’ Yearly Bus Pass 

Extension 43 866.866.0800 

Central Valley Transit 604.854.3232 

Community Centre 604.853.4221 

MISSIon, DISTRICT of 


8645 Stave Lake St. 604.820.3700 

Fire & Rescue 604.820.3793 

RCMP 604.826.7161 

Parks & Recreation 604.820.5350 

Library 604.826.6610 

Central Valley Transit 604.854.3232 



604.853.7632 

ABBoTSFoRD SenioRS 

ASSoCIATIon Drop-In Centre 


seniors such as carpet bowling, 

dancing, billiards and card games. 

www.abbotsfordseniorsassoc.com 

Drop-In Centre 

2631 Cyril St, Abbotsford 

MAIn HALL 


604.853.4014 



604.856.8441 



604.826.1071 


www.matsquihall.com 


604.826.7613 

MISSIon LEISuRE Centre 

Facilities include a pool, fitness studio, 

and multi-purpose rooms 



604.820.5350 

Menno HoSPITAL 


604.859.7631 

MISSIon MEMoRIAL HoSPITAL 


604.826.6261 

Provincial 

ADDRESS CHANGE 

For moves within BC, use this website 

to electronically send change of address 

info to various provincial government 

programs and/or offices 

www.addresschange.gov.bc.ca 

866.775.0011 

Air Quality Health Index 

New tool that measures air quality in 

your community, reports health risks. 

www.airhealthbc.ca 


Automated phone service. 


800.550.4997 

HEALTH & SENIORS’ info line 

Seniors are able to speak with a real 

person to answer questions on health 

programs & services as well as a broad 

range of other gov’t services for seniors. 

Staff on this “one-stop shopping” line 

also help people fill out forms and 

provide direct contact to other agencies. 

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. 

www.hls.gov.bc.ca/seniors 

800.465.4911 

HEALTHLINK BC 

Speak with a nurse about your 

symptoms, consult with a pharmacist 

about your medication questions 24/7. 

Translation services available. 

www.healthlinkbc.ca 

Dial 8-1-1 

Hearing-impaired: Dial 7-1-1 

LIvESMART bc 

Help British Columbians make better 

energy choices. 

www.livesmartbc.ca 

800.663.7867 

Hon. Randy Hawes 

Member of the Legislative Assembly 

Abbotsford - Mission 

Mission: 

33058 First Avenue 

Mission, V2V 1G3 

Phone: 604-820-6203 

Fax: 604-820-6211 

GAMBLING SUPPORT SERVICES 

Free confidential, individual and/or 

group counselling for problem gamblers 

and their families. 

Problem Gambling Help Line 

888.795.6111 

MEDICAL SERVICES PLAN 

Health Insurance BC is the new name 

for the administrative operations of the 

Medical Services Plan and PharmaCare, 

including Fair PharmaCare. 

www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp 

800.663.7100 (Automated Service) 

Abbotsford: 

#560-3033 Immel Street 

Abbotsford, V2S 6S2 

Phone: 604-852-8507 

Fax: 604-852-8547 

Visit Randy at : www.randyhawesmla.bc.ca 

govERNmENT 


govERNmENT 

MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE 

ASSEMBLY 

Michael de Jong — MLA 

Abbotsford West 

www.mikedejongmla.bc.ca 

604.870.5486 


RANDY HAWES — MLA 

Abbotsford -Misson 


604-852-8507 Abbotsford) 

604-820-6203 (Mission) 


John Van DonGEn — MLA 

Abbotsford South 

www.johnvandongenmla.bc.ca 

604.870.5945 


OMBUDSMAN 

BC’s Independent Voice for Fairness 

www.ombudsman.bc.ca 

800.567.3247 

PHARMACARE 

Subsidizes eligible prescription drugs 

and designated medical supplies. 

www.health.gov.bc.ca/pharme 

800.663.7100 

SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY 

General info on the province’s breast 

screening program for women over 40. 

www.smpbc.ca 

32900 Marshall Road, Abbotsford 

604.851.4750 

Book your screening 

800.663.9203 

SenioRS’ SuPPLEMEnt ProGRAM 

Ministry of Employment & Income 

Assistance 

877.815.2363 Ext. 4 

service bc 

Basic information on gov’t. programs, 

toll free transfers to provincial offices. 

www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca 

800.663.7867 

TOURISM BRITISH COLUMBIA 

www.hellobc.com 

800.435.5622 

VITAL STATISTICS AGENCY 

Birth, Death & Marriage Certificate, 

Marriage Licenses, Name Changes, 

Wills, Registry Information. 

www.vs.gov.bc.ca 

250 - 605 Robson Street 

Order by Credit Card 

888.876.1633 

Representing you in Victoria 

Michael de Jong 

MLA 

Abbotsford West 

604-870-5486 

mike.dejong.mla@leg.bc.ca 


John van Dongen 

MLA 

Abbotsford South 

604-870-5945 

john.vandongen.mla@leg.bc.ca 

www.johnvandongenmla.bc.ca 

Federal 

ABORIGINAL BUSINESS CANADA 

INDIAN & NORTHERN AFFAIRS 

www.ainc-inac.gc.ca 

600-1138 Melville Street 

Vancouver, BC V6E 4S3 

604.775.7114 

ACCESS to travEL 

Provides information on travelling within 

Canada for people with disabilities. 

www.accesstotravel.gc.ca 

800.926.9105 

ASSISTED Living ProGRAM 

Assists First Nation members who have 

functional limitations due to age, or a 

disability. 

877.985.3999 

CANADA BORDER SERVICES 

General border services info; 

for in-depth information, speak to an 

agent 8 am – 4 pm Mon-Fri.; 

24 hour information line. 

www.cbsa.gc.ca 

800.461.9999 

CANADA MORTGAGE & HouSING 

CORPORATIon 

Home Adaptations for Senior’s 

Independence (HASI program) grants 

(forgivable loan) for homeowners or 

landlords, income qualifications. 

www.cmhc.ca 

200-1111 W. Georgia Street, 

Vancouver V6E 4S4 

800.639.3938 

CANADIAN HERITAGE 

National policies & programs: promote 

Canadian content, foster cultural 

participation, active citizenship & 

participation in civic life, and strengthen 

connections among Canadians. 

www.pch.gc.ca 

400 - 300 W. Georgia St, Vancouver 

CanADIAn RETIREMEnt IncoME 

CALCuLATor 

Calculator developed by the Canadian 

Government to determine an estimate 

for retirement. 

https://srv111.services.gc.ca 

CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATIon 

www.cic.gc.ca 

888.242.2100 

GST CREDIT SERVICE 

The GST/HST credit is a tax-free 

quarterly payment that helps individuals 

and families with low and modest 

incomes offset all or part of the GST 

that they pay. 

www.cra-arc.gc.ca 

800.959.1953 

GuARAnteed IncoME 

SuPPLEMEnt 

The Guaranteed Income Supplement 

provides additional income to senior 

citizens with low-income. 

800.277.9914 

HoME ADAPTATIons For SenioRS’ 

InDEPEnDAnCE 

Provides funding to homeowners and 

landlords to make home adaptations. 

ToLL FREE 800.668.2642 

INCOME SECURITY PROGRAMS 

Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, 

Guaranteed Income Supplement 

www.servicecanada.gc.ca 

800.277.9914 

govERNmENT 


GOvERNmENT 

MEMBERS oF PARLIAMEnT 

ED FAST MP 

ABBoTSFoRD 

www.edfast.ca 

205 - 2825 Clearbrook Rd, 

Abbotsford 

604.557.7888 

RAnDy KAMP MP 

Mission / Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows 

www.randykamp.com 

22720 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge 

604.466.2761 

oPPoRTunITIES FunD FoR 

PERSonS WITH DISABILITIES 

Provides funds for projects that 

assist people with disabilities finding 

employment or becoming selfemployed. 

http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/ 

goc/opportunities_fund.shtml 

PARKS CAnADA 

Works to protect Canada’s natural and 

cultural heritage. 

www.pc.gc.ca 

888.773.8888 

PASSPoRT CAnADA 

Application forms: Passport offices, 

Service Canada, Internet 

www.ppt.gc.ca 

800.567.6868 

PuBLIC HEALTH AGEnCy oF 

CAnADA 

Online resource with information 

directed towards seniors health issues. 

www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/sh-sa-eng.php 

SERvICE CAnADA 

Full service centres offering a mix of 

information and transactional services. 

www.servicecanada.gc.ca 

Info on gov’t. services and programs 

800.622.6232 

TRAvEL (InTERnATIonAL) 

FoREIGn AFFAIRS & 

InTERnATIonAL TRADE 

Provides consular emergency services 

and travel information for Canadians 

travelling abroad. 

www.voyage.gc.ca 

800.267.6788 

WEATHER InFoRMATIon 

Recorded weather information and area 

forecast 

www.weatheroffice.gc.ca 

604.556.3146 ABBoTSFoRD 

WEATHER onE-on-onE 

Telephone consultation service with an 

Environment Canada meteorologist 

$2.99/minute 

www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca 

900.565.5555 

Police: 911 Ambulance: 911 

Fire: 911 Healthlink BC: 811 

Doctor: 

Pharmacy: 

Emergency Contact: 

Important 

Contacts 

PERSonS WITH DISABILITIES 

onLInE 

Provides services and information for 

people with disabilities. 

http://pwd-online.ca 

vETERAnS SERvICES 

Information related to services provided 

to Veterans of the Canadian Forces. 

http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/ 


OLD AGE SECURITY & 

PENSION CHEQUE DATES 

2009 

2010 

Oct. 28 

Nov. 26 

Dec. 22 

Jan. 27 

Feb. 24 

Mar. 29 

Apr. 28 

May 27 

Jun. 28 

Jul. 28 

Aug. 27 

Sep. 28 

Oct. 27 

Nov. 26 

Dec. 22 

INFORMATION 

ON PAYMENTS 

Old Age Security & Canada Pension 

Plan payments are automatically 

deposited in Canada and the United 

States on the dates to the left. 

If you have not requested payment 

by automatic deposit, your payment 

will arrive at your home address by 

mail during the last three business 

days of each month. 

CARPET CARE AND CLEANING 

Citrus-O Carpet Care 63 

COMMuNITY SERVICES 

Abbotsford Community Services 49 

COMMuNITY WELCOME 

Welcome Wagon 64 

DENTAL, DENTAL HYGIENE & 

DENTuRISTS 

Advanced Denture & Implant Centres 11 

Dental Hygiene Office 35 

Fraser Denture Clinic 31 

Markus Fischer Denture Clinic 33 

EMERGENCY MONITORING 

Valley Alert LIFELINE 18 

EYE CARE AND OPTICAL 

Costco 32 

Gladwin Optical 55 

Mission Eye Clinic 13 

Visions One Hour Optical 5 

FINANCIAL PLANNING 

Edward Jones: Linda Spletzer 43 

Advertiser 

Index 

Valley-Wide Financial Outside Back Cover 

Wellington West Capital 58 

FuNERAL AND MEMORIAL 

Remco Memorials 57 

Memorial Society of BC 61 

Wiebe & Jeske 39 

GAMBLING / ENTERTAINMENT 

Chances Boardwalk 47 

GOVERNMENT 

Michael de Jong, MLA 72 

Hon. Randy Hawes, MLA 71 

John van Dongen, MLA 72 

GROCERIES 

Canada Safeway Abbotsford 50 

Canada Safeway Mission 34 

Costco 32 

PriceSmart Foods 62 

HEALTH 

Heart & Stroke Foundation 59 

HEARING CENTRES 

Costco 32 


Advertiser Index Continued 

HOME CARE 

House Calls Nursing 6 

We Care Home Health Services 8 

HOME CLEANING 

Molly Maid 53 

INSuRANCE 

AC&D Insurance Services 20 

Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies 22 

LEGAL 

Cascade Law Corporation 42 

Plenert Law Firm 45 

MEALS 

PHARMACIES 

Canada Safeway Clearbrook 50 

Canada Safeway Mission 34 

Costco 32 

McCallum Pharmacy 15 

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy 29 

Medical Tower Drugs 37 

Pharmasave 7 

PriceSmart Foods 62 

RECREATION & WELLNESS 

Abbotsford Recreation Centre 49 

Mission Leisure Centre 9 

REHABILITATION CLINICS 

Glenn Mountain Rehab. Centre 44 

the ins & outs 

of mobility 

Whether your journey takes you indoors 

or out, experience what life has to offer 

with scooters, lift chairs and power chairs 

from Eclipse Medical. 

Spend more time enjoying the things 

you love and less time worrying 

about how you’ll get there. 

Elite Meals and Catering 

Inside Front Cover 

SENIORS HOuSING 

MEDICAL & MOBILITY EquIPMENT 

A1 WheelChairs Unlimited Supply 12 

MediChair 

Inside Back Cover 

The Rehab Shop 30 

MEDICAL CLINICS 

McCallum Clinic 15 

NOTARY PuBLIC 

G. J. MacDonald Notary Public 23 

BC Seniors Living Association 60 

Carrington House Residence/Suites 26 

The Cedars 24 

Cheam Village 41 

Garden Park Tower 36 

Hallmark Communities 25 

Menno Place Housing 27 

Mission Association for Senior Housing 24 

Valley Care Retirement Homes 40-41 

TRANSPORTATION & ASSISTANCE 

Driving Miss Daisy 68 

102 -2633 Ware Street, Abbotsford 

www.medichair.com (604) 852-3191 • 1-800-330-3988 


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