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2009/2010<br />
TM<br />
<strong>50+</strong><br />
<strong>Living</strong><br />
Community Guide<br />
to Better <strong>Living</strong><br />
Abbotsford<br />
Mission<br />
A b b o t s f o r d | 1
Catering<br />
We Cater To All Events Including:<br />
• Corporate Gatherings<br />
• Large or Smaller groups<br />
• Weddings<br />
• Hot or Cold Buffets<br />
• Party Platters & Sandwich Trays<br />
• Memorial Luncheons<br />
Elite Meals<br />
& Catering<br />
Phone: 604.702.1844<br />
Unit B, 44915 Yale Road West, Chilliwack<br />
* Registered Meal Provider for Veterans Affairs<br />
* Quality, Fresh Prepared Meals Available Daily<br />
Over 50 Menu<br />
Items Available<br />
• Complete Meals From $5.75 ea.<br />
• Call for Monthly Specials<br />
• Just Heat, Eat and Enjoy!<br />
• Free Delivery on Orders Over $50.00<br />
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EXPERIENCE<br />
“Age is only a number, a cipher for the<br />
records. A man can’t retire his experience.<br />
He must use it. <strong>Experience</strong> achieves more<br />
with less energy and time.”<br />
Bernard Mannes Baruch<br />
<strong>Experience</strong> has set our goal to be a portal for<br />
those who have experienced life and wish to<br />
continue on this incredible journey.<br />
We wish to make individual lives better by providing<br />
up to date, relevant information so that<br />
individuals and families within that community<br />
can make informed decisions about their future.<br />
Our publication is designed for anyone who can<br />
use the information to help their situation.<br />
We have had unbelievable support from end<br />
users and their families and have been warmly<br />
received and supported by organizations dedicated<br />
to providing better services for our more<br />
experienced citizens.<br />
Through our web site we will become an ever<br />
current source of relevant information for our<br />
communities and seek your support and encouragement.<br />
We will support our partnerships with senior’s<br />
organizations by working together to solve the<br />
major issues facing seniors and their families in<br />
today’s market.<br />
Together we plan to use <strong>Experience</strong> to make<br />
a difference.<br />
Index<br />
Lower Mainland &<br />
the Fraser Valley<br />
Abbotsford<br />
Burnaby (2)<br />
Chinese Edition<br />
Chilliwack<br />
Coquitlam<br />
Delta (2)<br />
Langley<br />
Maple Ridge<br />
New Westminster<br />
North Shore<br />
North Vancouver<br />
Pitt Meadows<br />
Port Coquitlam<br />
Port Moody<br />
Richmond<br />
Surrey (2)<br />
Vancouver (6)<br />
West Vancouver<br />
Housing 21<br />
Health 28<br />
Professional 42<br />
Leisure 46<br />
Resources 56<br />
Government 70<br />
Advertiser Index 77<br />
BC Interior<br />
Central Okanagan<br />
Kamloops<br />
Kootenays<br />
North Okanagan<br />
Prince George<br />
South Okanagan<br />
Vancouver Island<br />
Campbell River North<br />
Comox Valley<br />
Cowichan Valley<br />
Nanaimo<br />
Saanich & the Gulf Islands<br />
Victoria<br />
Abbotsford<br />
Head Office: <strong>Experience</strong> Publishing Inc. 220-13500 Maycrest Way, Richmond, BC V6V 2J7<br />
Area Sales: (Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley/Vancouver Island) – Phone: 604.780.9815 Fax: 604.943.4491 E-mail: jim@experiencegroup.ca<br />
(BC Interior) – Phone: 250.503.3887 Toll Free: 800.509.7672 Fax: 250.503.3865 E-mail: robert@experiencegroup.ca<br />
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* Chilliwack Meals on Wheels Provider<br />
www.experiencegroup.ca
FEATURE<br />
Need new glasses<br />
Don’t miss out<br />
Senior Housing<br />
There are many senior housing options that range from the very<br />
independent of seniors apartments to full time care provided by nursing<br />
homes. Understanding the following terms will help you better grasp<br />
the different housing options for senior citizens.<br />
$<br />
100<br />
or<br />
2 1 for<br />
off<br />
Independent <strong>Living</strong><br />
Independent residential<br />
communities are for seniors<br />
desiring a leisurely,<br />
hassle-free lifestyle.<br />
Choices include active<br />
retirement communities,<br />
apartments, condos, or<br />
garden homes offering<br />
some extra services and<br />
features that many senior<br />
citizens would especially<br />
enjoy or find helpful.<br />
Beyond home maintenance,<br />
some services<br />
available might include<br />
social programs for seniors,<br />
transportation services, organized<br />
outings, shopping trips and sometimes<br />
limited medical services.<br />
Senior friendly<br />
features might<br />
include emergency<br />
pull cords within<br />
the home, first floor<br />
access or elevators<br />
that are senior<br />
citizens friendly.<br />
Community features<br />
may also include<br />
meals, housekeeping<br />
and laundry.<br />
Some retirement<br />
communities<br />
partner with outside<br />
senior service<br />
providers such as<br />
home health care<br />
agencies to increase the senior services<br />
available on their campus.<br />
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PACIFICA RESORT RETIREMENT LIVING<br />
2nd pair can be a different<br />
prescription. Both pairs<br />
fully guaranteed.<br />
MA AND PA EVENT<br />
Pa buys a pair of prescription<br />
eyeglasses for himself and we will<br />
make Ma a pair of glasses with her<br />
own prescription at NO CHARGE.<br />
Both pairs fully covered by Visions Warranty<br />
ONE HOUR OPTICAL<br />
Sevenoaks Shopping Centre (next to Extra Foods) 604-854-3305<br />
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Assisted <strong>Living</strong><br />
Assisted <strong>Living</strong> communities are designed<br />
for senior citizens who need help<br />
with daily living activities but do not require<br />
nursing home care. Typically they<br />
provide help with meals, bathing, dressing,<br />
housekeeping, and other needs. Senior<br />
services are either included in the<br />
rent or provided at an extra charge.<br />
Continuing Care Retirement<br />
Community (CCRC)<br />
Many retirement communities offer more<br />
than one level of care. There are some<br />
senior housing options that offer a comprehensive<br />
continuum of care. You may<br />
enter at any care level but often seniors<br />
move to one of these communities to<br />
enjoy an independent, active lifestyle.<br />
Should the need arise for assistance<br />
with living, Alzheimer’s care, rehabilitation<br />
or even skilled nursing on a temporary<br />
or long-term basis; those needs can<br />
be met within the same<br />
community. Choosing a retirement community<br />
that offers a continuum of care<br />
can be a good choice for couples whose<br />
needs may vary.<br />
Respite Care<br />
Respite Care communities offer temporary<br />
or short term care solutions for senior<br />
citizens. This service is intended to<br />
give caregivers or adult children a well<br />
deserved break from their daily responsibilities<br />
of caring for an older adult. The<br />
length of a respite stay can vary from 2<br />
days up to more than a full month.<br />
Memory Care<br />
(Alzheimer’s and Dementia)<br />
Memory care facilities offer specialized<br />
programs for seniors suffering from<br />
Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia or other<br />
Home Nursing and Foot Care<br />
• Trimming & filing of toenails<br />
• Treatment of calluses & corns<br />
• Treatment of fungal nails<br />
• Relaxing foot soak & massage<br />
• Diabetic foot care<br />
• Medication assistance<br />
• Wound care<br />
• Other nursing treatments as requested<br />
* Services vary by location.<br />
Visit the store nearest you<br />
for more infomation.<br />
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ouse Calls Nursing<br />
Melody Leskun, LPN, CFCN<br />
604-850-4904<br />
Abbotsford Health Centre<br />
Abbotsford Regional Hospital<br />
and Cancer Centre<br />
32900 Marshall Road<br />
604.870.5600<br />
Visit us online at:<br />
Mission Health Centre<br />
7343 Hurd Street<br />
604.820.1669<br />
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forms of memory loss.<br />
These programs can<br />
also be offered by<br />
Assisted <strong>Living</strong> and<br />
Nursing facilities.<br />
Nursing Care for<br />
Seniors<br />
Nursing homes are<br />
for seniors in need of<br />
24-hour nursing care.<br />
They provide many of<br />
the same care options<br />
offered in other senior<br />
retirement communities<br />
such as housing, meals, personal<br />
care, protection, supervision and other<br />
types of therapy. Typically nursing care<br />
falls into three levels of care:<br />
• Basic Care - Required to maintain a<br />
person’s activity of daily living<br />
• Skilled Care -<br />
Requires the<br />
services of a<br />
registered nurse<br />
for treatment and<br />
procedures<br />
• Sub-Acute Care -<br />
Requires comprehensive<br />
in-patient<br />
care for someone<br />
who has experienced<br />
an acute<br />
illness or injury.<br />
Rehabilitation Care for Seniors<br />
Senior care facilities that offer rehabilitative<br />
care services on a short-term or<br />
long-term basis ■<br />
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• Private duty nursing<br />
• In Home Wound Care<br />
• IV Therapy<br />
• Foot care services<br />
• Wellness Clinics<br />
Abbotsford/Mission<br />
604-864-9682<br />
• Alzheimer & Parkinson care<br />
• Brain injury care<br />
• Palliative care<br />
• Rehabilitation care<br />
• Spinal Cord Injury<br />
• Development Disabilities<br />
• Personal care<br />
• Homemaking & cleaning<br />
• Family respite<br />
• Companion care<br />
• Preferred Provider for<br />
DVA and Work Safe B.C.<br />
Fraser Valley<br />
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F E A T U R E<br />
The Sandwich<br />
Generation<br />
Many Boomers are finding themselves<br />
sandwiched between teenaged children<br />
and aging parents. Along with careers<br />
and everyday living, family caregiving<br />
can be both stressful and demanding.<br />
It requires learning new skills, educating<br />
your-self about a variety of physical<br />
and mental conditions and locating<br />
the services and resources needed to<br />
address them. Whether you are the<br />
caregiver, are overseeing a qualified<br />
home health care professional, or<br />
are monitoring caregiving services in a<br />
nursing home or housing community,<br />
balancing the needs of your loved one<br />
with family and work responsibilities<br />
requires planning, flexibility, patience<br />
and love.<br />
<strong>Experience</strong> Publishing hopes to make<br />
your job easier by providing the best<br />
resources for you and your family.<br />
Signs someone You Love<br />
May Need Help<br />
Discussing health and safety concerns<br />
is an important beginning to finding<br />
services and support needed to maintain<br />
or nurture independence. The signs<br />
below may indicate safety or health<br />
issues that need to be addressed by a<br />
social worker or physician:<br />
Unexplained weight loss, poor<br />
appetite, Depression, hearing or<br />
vision problems.<br />
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Unsafe home conditions such as<br />
neglected housework or repairs,<br />
improper use of appliances,<br />
overgrown yard.<br />
Changes in personal appearance,<br />
grooming or personal hygiene.<br />
Isolation or disinterest in social<br />
activities or hobbies.<br />
Mobility issues such as walking and<br />
moving that can result in falls.<br />
realistic plan that reflects and respects<br />
those wishes. Include a discussion<br />
about the option of aging in place or<br />
at an alternative housing community.<br />
Will they need access to transportation<br />
and/or health care services Will their<br />
finances support this plan<br />
Plan for their care should changes in<br />
their health occur and decisions need to<br />
be made quickly. Family conversations<br />
are a critical part of providing care.<br />
Trouble handling finances such<br />
as unpaid bills, confusion with<br />
paperwork, unopened mail,<br />
involvement with scams/schemes.<br />
Caregiving Guidelines<br />
Talk to the care recipient about their<br />
wishes for the future and create a<br />
• Manual Wheelchairs<br />
• Bathroom Safety Products<br />
• Power Wheelchairs<br />
• Home Care Beds<br />
• Scooters<br />
• Patient Lifters<br />
• Easy Lift Chairs<br />
• Walkers and Canes<br />
Encourage everyone to be<br />
open and honest about their feelings<br />
and concerns regarding the care<br />
recipient’s future.<br />
Discuss what role each family member<br />
is comfortable with and the emotional<br />
impact of this life transition on everyone<br />
involved.<br />
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Free In-Home<br />
Demonstrations<br />
Gather information about<br />
your loved one’s condition<br />
or illness and future needs.<br />
Talk to their doctors,<br />
nurses, pharmacists,<br />
social service and local<br />
government agencies, as well as social<br />
workers, case managers, geriatric care<br />
managers and support/educational<br />
groups to locate community services.<br />
Collect important papers and legal<br />
documents for easy reference.<br />
Advocate for your loved one’s needs<br />
(and your needs too) with health care<br />
and service professionals.<br />
It’s not an easy task but it can be very<br />
rewarding to help your loved ones enjoy<br />
their golden years. Don’t be afraid to<br />
reach our for help.<br />
Every community has resource groups<br />
that can help make your job easier ■<br />
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CHARITABLE GIVING<br />
Why do people give<br />
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• All Insurance Plans Accepted<br />
• Free Home Delivery<br />
• Blister Packaging<br />
McCallum Pharmacy<br />
2481B McCallum Road<br />
Abbotsford<br />
Phone: 604.852.3603<br />
OFFICE HOURS:<br />
Mon – Thur 9-5:30<br />
Fri 9-5<br />
Sat 9-1<br />
Sun - Closed<br />
M CCA L L U M<br />
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ASK ABOUT OUR “NEW” REWARDS<br />
CARD PROGRAM<br />
Because we’re<br />
asked. It’s our<br />
responsibility.<br />
We’re grateful. We<br />
owe it. Because<br />
it feels good. So,<br />
we know why. And<br />
we know what.<br />
Much has been<br />
written about what<br />
types of assets to<br />
give – cash,<br />
stocks, RRIFs,<br />
life insurance,<br />
real estate, trusts, annuities, artwork,<br />
jewellery, collections.<br />
But perhaps we don’t know how - it<br />
seems complicated. Or we don’t think<br />
we’re financially able - too many of us<br />
think gifting is only for the rich.<br />
by Lyle P. Konner, CLU, RHU, EPC <br />
Konner & Associates<br />
Let’s deal with<br />
financial ability<br />
first.<br />
We budget,<br />
we plan for<br />
retirement,<br />
we may work<br />
with a financial<br />
planner to<br />
ensure that<br />
we will not<br />
outlast our<br />
funds. Once we<br />
have identified<br />
our personal financial needs, we then<br />
determine how much to leave to our<br />
family. There is a growing awareness<br />
that we have more than we or our<br />
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(formerly Medwest Medical Clinic)<br />
New and Walk-in Patients Welcome<br />
“Your Family Healthcare Provider”<br />
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Dr. Sayera Patel<br />
Dr. I. Peer<br />
FOR AN APPOINTMENT CALL<br />
604.852.2279<br />
2479 McCallum Road, Abbotsford<br />
OFFICE HOURS: Mon – Thur 9-5:30; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-1; Sun - Closed<br />
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South Fraser Way<br />
Rober ts Ave<br />
Way<br />
Crescent<br />
Switzer Ave<br />
Braun Ave<br />
McCallum<br />
Essendene Ave<br />
Pauline St<br />
Montrose Ave<br />
Laural St<br />
McDougall Ave
F E A T U R E<br />
Who Says Seniors<br />
Don’t Have Time For<br />
Health <br />
senior health and<br />
overall senior fitness. <br />
Fit Seniors Are<br />
Smart Seniors,<br />
Literally! <br />
When seniors<br />
exercise, their<br />
workout a positive<br />
effect on muscles,<br />
joints, and bones. But the amazing news<br />
is that exercise for seniors provides far<br />
more than just physical fitness. Literally<br />
providing a workout for the brain as well<br />
as the body, exercise supports senior<br />
health by improving blood flow and<br />
increasing metabolism. Overall<br />
brain function is also improved thanks<br />
to better circulation. This can bring a<br />
dramatic improvement to a senior’s<br />
metal acuity and memory function.<br />
Seniors who workout regularly, report<br />
that their exercise<br />
program leaves them<br />
feeling positive and<br />
happy, with a positive<br />
attitude that carries<br />
over into non-workout<br />
hours. <br />
Feel The Burn<br />
and Set Calories<br />
On Fire <br />
Seniors need to be aware of weight<br />
and its relationship to fitness. As the<br />
body ages, it becomes more difficult<br />
for seniors to maintain an ideal weight<br />
without a fitness program, regular<br />
workouts and exercise. If you can<br />
BOOST YOUR METABOLISM, your<br />
body will be able to burn more calories<br />
per day. The good news for senior<br />
fitness is that exercise naturally boosts<br />
your metabolism. Your fitness level<br />
will get a real boost if you add weight<br />
Senior health is a popular topic these<br />
days as aging baby boomers try to figure<br />
out the best ways to keep enjoying their<br />
goldenyears… which happily are lasting<br />
longer and longer in the 21st Century.<br />
Senior fitness is also an important issue<br />
as technology and labor-saving devices<br />
have created a landscape where ‘hard<br />
work’ is diminished… but so are the<br />
long-term health benefits that come<br />
from leading an active life. And senior<br />
health is also a key to a healthy mind.<br />
Numerous studies point to a strong<br />
connection between regular exercise<br />
and emotional stability, providing<br />
strong evidence that many seniors<br />
can literally exercise away their<br />
depression. <br />
For optimum senior health, the ABC’s<br />
of older fitness are actually ESC –<br />
Endurance, Strength and Cardio. These<br />
three forms of exercise target different<br />
senior health needs and should all be<br />
integrated into your workout program.<br />
Endurance exercise increases blood<br />
flow and may protect older people<br />
from cardiac injury during a heart<br />
attack, according to a new University<br />
of Florida study. Strength exercises<br />
increase muscle mass and improve<br />
metabolism which aids in maintaining<br />
a healthy weight…a key challenge in<br />
senior health. Workouts that target the<br />
cardiovascular system promote heart<br />
health. Add stretching and balance<br />
exercises for a complete approach to<br />
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training or progressive resistance<br />
exercise that builds muscle to your<br />
workout. Muscle burns more calories<br />
than fat, and the more muscle you have,<br />
the more calories you burn, even when<br />
you’re resting. <br />
Senior Exercise Prevents<br />
Embarrassing Senior<br />
Conditions <br />
One of the ‘secret’ benefits seniors<br />
enjoy from exercise is freedom from<br />
worry. Exercise strengthens muscles<br />
that hold the body’s organs in place<br />
to prevent many of the conditions that<br />
keep seniors from enjoying their lives<br />
fully. The positive effect on the muscles<br />
that hold the bladder is the reason many<br />
older fitness enthusiasts have found<br />
that keeping to a<br />
regular workout<br />
helps them put<br />
off some of the<br />
most common<br />
(and potentially<br />
embarrassing)<br />
signs of aging<br />
including urinary<br />
tract problems.<br />
Simple pelvic<br />
exercises<br />
performed for<br />
a few minutes<br />
a day several<br />
times a week can improve senior health<br />
exponentially. <br />
The Secret of Success <br />
There’s no ‘magic bullet’ that guarantees<br />
senior health and fitness. There’s not even<br />
a ‘magic’ workout or exercise. If there’s<br />
any ‘magic’ in senior fitness, it’s a magic<br />
word. That word is COMMITMENT. For<br />
any exercise program or fitness regimen<br />
to work, you need to follow it regularly…<br />
for life. A great way to stay motivated is<br />
to KEEP A DAILY EXERCISE JOURNAL.<br />
Record the kind of exercise you did that<br />
day, your heart rate, and anything else<br />
that’s meaningful to you. You’ll feel great<br />
when you review the progress you’ve<br />
made in creating a lifetime of good health<br />
for yourself ■<br />
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604-854-5991 • 1-888-969-1818<br />
Fax: 604-852-7860<br />
■ Many criminals know exactly when<br />
government cheques arrive each<br />
month, and may pick that day to<br />
attack.<br />
■ Avoid this by using Direct Deposit,<br />
which sends your money directly<br />
from the government to the bank of<br />
your choice. And, at many banks,<br />
free chequing accounts are available<br />
to senior citizens. Your bank has all<br />
the information.<br />
■ Never withdraw money from your<br />
bank accounts for anyone except<br />
YOURSELF. Be wary of con artists<br />
and get-rich schemes that probably<br />
are too-good-to-be- true.<br />
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Housing<br />
■ You should store valuables in a Safe<br />
Deposit Box.<br />
■ Never give your money to someone<br />
who calls on you, identifying himself<br />
as a bank official. A bank will never<br />
ask you to remove your money.<br />
■ If you have been swindled or<br />
conned, report the crime to your<br />
local police.<br />
■ Always inspect the credentials of<br />
anyone who contacts you or comes<br />
to your door.<br />
■ Never leave strangers unattended in<br />
your home.<br />
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■ Be cautious of “just passing by”<br />
home repairmen offering repair work<br />
at a savings. Check the offer first<br />
with the Better Business Bureau or a<br />
reputable repair company.<br />
■ Never sign a contract that you have<br />
not read or do not fully understand.<br />
■ Before investing money, get a<br />
second opinion from a spouse,<br />
friend, financial advisor or lawyer.<br />
■ Avoid suspicious contests, travel<br />
club offers, retirement estates<br />
offered “sight unseen” and<br />
telephone solicitation ■<br />
Call<br />
GABE<br />
LANTEIGNE...<br />
the valley’s<br />
MOBILE<br />
Insurance<br />
Broker.<br />
Abbotsford<br />
AavanGEn<br />
2510 Ware St<br />
604.853.8966<br />
ABBoTSFoRD Co-oP<br />
Rental Housing<br />
32855 Marshall Rd<br />
250.853.7951<br />
AMICuS<br />
32820 Amicus Pl<br />
604.853.8265<br />
AncoRA<br />
1961 Eagle St<br />
AvonLEA<br />
33088 Mill Lake Rd<br />
604.851.5372<br />
AWAna<br />
33133 Bourquin Cr<br />
604.504.0528<br />
BAKERvIEW Housing Co-oP<br />
Rental Housing<br />
33497 Bevan Ave<br />
604.854.6133<br />
Bevan LoDGE<br />
Supportive Housing<br />
www.bevan-lodge.com<br />
33386 Bevan Ave<br />
604.850.5416<br />
BrooKSFoRD PLACE<br />
Co-Op Rental Housing<br />
3120 Threthewey St<br />
604.859.6283<br />
CASCADE CouRT<br />
35230 Delair Rd<br />
604.852.1139<br />
Central HEIGHTS Manor<br />
33535 King Rd<br />
CLEARWATER Housing<br />
Co-Op Rental Housing<br />
32550 McLure Rd<br />
604.859.7429<br />
DAHLSTRom Manor<br />
Rental Housing<br />
32030 George Ferguson Way<br />
604.854.5563<br />
EBEnezER HoME<br />
Residential Care<br />
33433 Marshall Rd<br />
604.853.4721<br />
ELLWood ESTATES<br />
31406 Upper Mclure<br />
GARDEn PARK ToWER<br />
2825 Clearbrook Rd<br />
604.853.5532<br />
see our ad on page 36<br />
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HOUSING<br />
GLADWIn HEIGHTS SoCIETy<br />
3384 Gladwin Rd<br />
604.859.7285<br />
HALLMARK ASSISTED <strong>Living</strong><br />
Assisted <strong>Living</strong>/Wheelchair Housing<br />
3055 Princess St<br />
604.859.0035<br />
HALLMARK On THE LAKE<br />
Supportive Housing / Wheelchair<br />
Housing<br />
www.hallmarkretirement.ca<br />
31622 Charlotte Ave<br />
604.853.8993<br />
see our ad on page 25<br />
JAMES APARTMEnts<br />
Rental Housing<br />
33505 S Fraser Way<br />
604.853.1749<br />
LynnHAven<br />
Rental Housing<br />
33510 Lynn Ave<br />
604.859.6778<br />
MAPLEWood House<br />
Residential Care<br />
www.maplewood.bc.ca<br />
1919 Jackson St<br />
604.556.5000<br />
Menno Housing<br />
Supportive Housing/Assisted <strong>Living</strong><br />
www.mennoplace.ca<br />
info@mennoplace.ca<br />
2021 Primrose Street<br />
604.851.4004<br />
see our ad on page 27<br />
Menno HoME<br />
Residential Care<br />
www.fraserhealth.ca<br />
32910 Brundige Ave<br />
604.556.5000<br />
MSA Manor<br />
Residential Care<br />
www.fraserhealth.ca<br />
2510 Gladwin Rd<br />
604.556.5000<br />
PARKvIEW Villa<br />
Rental Housing<br />
33433 Switzer Ave<br />
604.853.0333<br />
Seven Oaks ALLIAnCE Manor<br />
Rental Housing/Wheelchair Housing<br />
2580 Emerson St<br />
604.853.0287<br />
SHERWood FoREST Co-oP<br />
Rental Housing<br />
3177 Babich Rd<br />
604.854.6204<br />
SHERWood Manor<br />
Residential Care<br />
32073 Sherwood Cres<br />
604.556.5000<br />
TABor ASSISTED <strong>Living</strong><br />
Assisted <strong>Living</strong><br />
www.fraserhealth.ca<br />
31944 Sunrise Cres<br />
604.859.8718<br />
TABor Manor<br />
Residential Care<br />
31950 Sunrise Cres<br />
604.859.8715<br />
vALHAven<br />
Residential Care<br />
valhaven.mennonite.net<br />
4212 Balmoral St<br />
604.556.5000<br />
Mission<br />
CARRInGTon House<br />
Supportive Housing<br />
www.chartwellreit.ca<br />
32700 7 Ave<br />
604.826.4747<br />
see our ad on page 26<br />
KinDSWAy ARMS at<br />
CEDARBRooKE CHATEAu<br />
Supportive Housing<br />
www.kingswayarms.com<br />
32331 7 Ave<br />
604.820.9300<br />
LoCK Lane Co-oP<br />
Rental Housing<br />
7365 Cedar St<br />
604.826.4153<br />
PLEASAnt View APARTMEnts<br />
Rental Housing<br />
7540 Hurd St<br />
604.826.2154<br />
PLEASAnt View CARE FACILITy<br />
Residential Care<br />
www.fraserhealth.ca<br />
7530 Hurd St<br />
604.814.5520<br />
THE CEDARS<br />
Assisted <strong>Living</strong><br />
www.fraserhealth.ca<br />
7366 Hurd St<br />
604.823.2194<br />
see our ad on page 24<br />
HOUSING<br />
Special Seniors Content Insurance Packages<br />
Auto Plan, House, Tenants, Farm, Commercial/Business<br />
Bonds, Travel/Medical, Marine/Boats<br />
ATV Special Liability Insurance<br />
Financing Available<br />
Gladwin Centre #101 - 2975 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford<br />
Phone 604-853-711 Toll Free 604-857-1256<br />
G.J. MacDonald<br />
Notary Public / Mediator<br />
All your estate planning needs with a caring approach.<br />
Wills / Powers of Attorney / Health Care Representation Agreements<br />
Contact my office to schedule an appointment<br />
Unit B – 32757 Logan Ave.<br />
Mission, B.C. V2V 6K7<br />
Phone: 604-826-5755 Fax: 604-826-1053<br />
Email: gailmacdonald@telus.net<br />
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HOUSING<br />
To’o HouSInG<br />
Rental Housing<br />
32767 Fraser Crescent<br />
250.820.3324<br />
WELTon ToWERS<br />
Rental Housing<br />
33214 2nd Ave<br />
604.826.9104<br />
Housing Related Services<br />
ABBoTSFoRD SuPPoRTIvE<br />
HouSInG<br />
Supportive housing for women and<br />
children<br />
3106 Clearbrook Rd<br />
AFFoRDABLE SEnIoRS HouSInG<br />
www.bchousing.org<br />
800.257.7756<br />
AGAPE HoME CARE<br />
Level 1 and 2 Care<br />
604.575.0567<br />
BAPTIST HouSInG MInISTRIES<br />
Quality facilities for seniors in BC<br />
www.baptisthousing.org<br />
12 6165 HWy 17, DELTA<br />
604.940.1960<br />
BC ASSESSMEnT<br />
BC Assessment produces independent,<br />
uniform and efficient property<br />
assessments on an annual basis for all<br />
property owners in the province.<br />
www.bcassessment.ca<br />
B.C. HouSInG<br />
Subsidized Housing<br />
www.bchousing.ca<br />
4555 Kingsway, Burnaby<br />
604.433.2218<br />
BC SEnIoRS LIvInG ASSoCIATIon<br />
Is a progressive group of industry<br />
professionals dedicated to providing<br />
seniors with CHOICES and SERVICES<br />
that allow for more independence and<br />
assistance with daily living. We offer a<br />
better way of LIVING and a benchmark<br />
in senior living in Retirement and Assisted<br />
<strong>Living</strong> Residences throughout BC.<br />
www.bcsla.ca<br />
350 - 220 Cambie Street, vancouver<br />
604.689.5949<br />
888.402.2722<br />
see our ad on page 60<br />
CAnADA MoRTGAGE AnD HouSInG<br />
CoRPoRATIon<br />
Canada’s federal housing agency,<br />
providing affordable mortgage<br />
insurance products, consumer and<br />
industry housing information, as well as<br />
residential assistance programs.<br />
www.cmhc.ca<br />
200 - 1111 West Georgia, vancouver<br />
800.639.3938<br />
CoLuMBIA HouSInG ADvISoRy<br />
ASSoCIATIon<br />
Non-profit group involved in new<br />
construction of cooperative and<br />
affordable housing for seniors with low<br />
or moderate income<br />
202 - 2250 Commercial Drive,<br />
vancouver<br />
604.255.7733<br />
Co-oPERATIvE HouSInG<br />
FEDERATIon oF BC<br />
www.chf.bc.ca<br />
604.879.5111<br />
ECo-EnERGy RETRoFITS<br />
Save money and help to protect the<br />
environment by making your home more<br />
energy efficient.<br />
www.ecoaction.gc.ca<br />
800.387.2000<br />
HOUSING<br />
Mission Association for Seniors Housing<br />
(M.A.S.H.)<br />
Corporate Office: 7530 Hurd Street, Mission, BC V2V 3H9<br />
Tel: 604-826-2194<br />
The Mission Association for<br />
Seniors Housing (M.A.S.H.) provides and/or<br />
encourages in cooperation with other organizations the<br />
development of affordable and accessible housing.<br />
• Pleasant View Care Home<br />
• Pleasant View Apartments<br />
• Welton Towers<br />
• The Cedars<br />
Featuring “The Busy Bus”<br />
www.missionseniors.ca<br />
The Cedars<br />
604.826.2194<br />
7380 Hurd Street<br />
Mission, BC<br />
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HOUSING<br />
HoME OwnER GRAnt ProGRAM<br />
One of three property tax assistance<br />
programs to reduce the burden of<br />
residential taxes on homeowners who<br />
occupy eligible residences<br />
www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/Individuals/<br />
Property _Taxes/Home_Owner_Grant/<br />
hog.htm<br />
888.355.2700<br />
HoMEoWnER ProTECTIon Office<br />
The Homeowner Protection Office<br />
is dedicated to strengthening the<br />
protection of new home buyers as well<br />
as to help the improvement of quality of<br />
home construction.<br />
www.hpo.bc.ca<br />
2270 - 1055 West Georgia Street<br />
Info Line 800.407.7757<br />
InDEPEnDEnt <strong>Living</strong> BC<br />
Supportive living apartments for seniors<br />
and people with disabilities who have<br />
low or modest incomes.<br />
www.bchousing.org/programs/<br />
independent<br />
800.257.7756<br />
RESIDEntial Tenancy Office<br />
Provides landlords and tenants with<br />
information regarding their rights<br />
and responsibilities. Aid in resolving<br />
disputes related to tenancy.<br />
www.rto.gov.bc.ca<br />
800.665.8779<br />
ProPERTy Tax DEFERRMEnt<br />
www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/Individuals/<br />
Property _Taxes/Property _Tax_<br />
Deferment/ptd.htm<br />
SAFER (SHELTER AID For ELDERLy<br />
Renters)<br />
Provide cash assistance to eligible<br />
seniors age 60 and over who pay more<br />
than 30 percent of their income in rent<br />
www.bchousing.org/programs/safer<br />
800.257.7756<br />
TRAC<br />
TRAC is a Vancouver based nonprofit<br />
organization working to promote<br />
tenants’ rights and affordable housing.<br />
www.tenants.bc.ca<br />
306 - 535 Thurlow St, Vancouver<br />
800.665.1185<br />
WITH CARE HoME TRAnSITIon<br />
SERvICES<br />
Moving service for seniors and their<br />
families<br />
www.withcare.ca<br />
133 W 19th Ave, Vancouver<br />
604.760.8184<br />
WoMEns’ tranSITIon Houses<br />
Houses that provide safety and<br />
support for women and dependant<br />
children fleeing violence. Offers help in<br />
finding schooling, permanent housing,<br />
parenting support, medical and legal<br />
assistance.<br />
www.bchousing.org/programs/<br />
transition_housing<br />
vALLEy STAGIng<br />
Valley Staging helps maximize your<br />
home’s visual appeal when selling it<br />
in today’s competitive market. Serving<br />
Abbotsford, Mission and the Fraser<br />
Valley.<br />
www.valleystaging.ca<br />
Contact by going to<br />
www.valleystaging.ca/contact<br />
HOUSING<br />
NEW BUILDING OPENING MARCH 2010<br />
SUPPORTIVE LIVING/ASSISTED LIVING:<br />
Menno Housing offers the freedom and comforts of home<br />
combined with the convenience of various supports:<br />
• 315 Units in four buildings<br />
• Assisted <strong>Living</strong> or Supportive Housing<br />
• 1 or 2 bedroom apartments<br />
• Housekeeping, Laundry Services, Meal Programs, Activities<br />
• Cluster Care and Emergency Response<br />
• Hair Salons, Bistros, Convenience Store, Wellness Centers,<br />
Guest Suites, Lounges<br />
Menno Housing<br />
2021 Primrose Street<br />
Abbotsford BC V2S 2Y9<br />
www.mennoplace.ca<br />
info@mennoplace.ca<br />
CALL (604)851-4004<br />
FOR MORE<br />
INFORMATION<br />
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Health<br />
Medical Organizations & Services<br />
Abbotsford Mental Health<br />
Centre<br />
Association offering support and<br />
information on mental health issues<br />
11 - 32700 George Ferguson Way,<br />
Abbotsford<br />
604.870.7800<br />
Act Now BC<br />
Healthy Eating for Seniors. Simple<br />
tips (and recipes) for better health:<br />
program to help families live healthier<br />
lives through improved nutrition and<br />
increased physical activity.<br />
www.actnowbc.ca<br />
800.465.4911<br />
Alcohol & Drug Information &<br />
Referral Service Certified<br />
information and referral specialists<br />
respond to enquiries on all aspects<br />
of alcohol and drug use and misuse.<br />
Service provided 24/7<br />
800.663.1441<br />
Allergy / Asthma Information<br />
Association<br />
AAIA is a registered Canadian charity<br />
dedicated to helping allergic individuals<br />
and their families.<br />
www.aaia.com<br />
877.500.2242<br />
Alzheimer Resource Center<br />
Exists to alleviate the personal and<br />
social consequences of Alzheimer’s<br />
disease and related dementias<br />
2825 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford<br />
800.667.3742<br />
Army, Navy & Air Force<br />
Veterans of CanADA<br />
www.anavets.ca<br />
30394 McNeil, Abbotsford<br />
604.856.7521<br />
Arthritis Society<br />
Committed to excellence and leadership<br />
in research, care, education and<br />
advocacy for persons with arthritis.<br />
www.arthritis.ca/bc<br />
800.321.1433<br />
BC Cancer Agency<br />
Provides a cancer care program for the<br />
people of BC<br />
www.bccancer.bc.ca<br />
128 - 31935 South Fraser Way,<br />
Abbotsford<br />
604.852.1112<br />
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy<br />
and Support<br />
A forum of individuals, seniors,<br />
community agencies, government and<br />
policy makers - working together to<br />
eliminate the abuse of seniors<br />
www.bcceas.ca<br />
411 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver<br />
866.437.1940<br />
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HEALTH<br />
BC CoALITIon FoR PEoPLE WITH<br />
DISABILITIES<br />
Raise awareness on issues that<br />
affect those with disabilities in British<br />
Columbia.<br />
www.bccpd.bc.ca<br />
204-456 W. Broadway, vancouver<br />
800.663.1278<br />
BC EPILEPSy SoCIETy<br />
Provides information and referral,<br />
support services to people with epilepsy<br />
www.epilepsy.ca<br />
866.374.5377<br />
BC FIRST nATIonS HEALTH<br />
HAnDBooK<br />
Handbook is a companion to the BC<br />
Health Guide<br />
www.bchealthguide.org<br />
Ministry of Health, 5th Floor, 1515<br />
Blanshard St, victoria<br />
800.465.4911<br />
BC HEALTH GuIDE PRoGRAM<br />
Reliable health information that you can<br />
trust. 24 hour self-care program to help<br />
you better understand and manage your<br />
health<br />
www.bchealthguide.org<br />
800.465.4911<br />
24 Hour BC Health Guide nurse Line<br />
866.215.4700<br />
BC LunG ASSoCIATIon<br />
The Lung Association provides<br />
comprehensive information on lung<br />
diseases<br />
www.bc.lung.ca<br />
800.665.5864<br />
BC LuPuS SoCIETy<br />
Our missions is to provide education<br />
and support to people affected by lupus;<br />
to create awareness of lupusl and to<br />
support advances in the treatment and<br />
research<br />
www.bclupus.org<br />
1645 West 7th Ave, vancouver<br />
604.714.5564<br />
BC MEDICAL ASSoCIATIon<br />
Aims to advance the practice &<br />
science of medicine and the health of<br />
British Columbians by working for the<br />
improvement of medical education,<br />
health care legislation, the delivery of<br />
hospital & other health care services<br />
www.bcma.org<br />
800.665.2262<br />
BC PARAPLEGIC ASSoCIATIon<br />
The leading force in supporting and<br />
creating a positive change in the lives<br />
of people with disabilities, affecting<br />
changes in transportation, better<br />
housing, and improved attitudes<br />
www.bcpara.org<br />
103 - 33255 South Fraser Way<br />
604.859.9512<br />
CAnADIAn CAnCER SoCIETy<br />
We are a national, community-based<br />
organization of volunteers whose<br />
mission is to eradicate cancer and<br />
enhance the quality of life for people<br />
living with cancer<br />
www.cancer.ca<br />
33079B 1 Ave, Mission<br />
604.820.3166<br />
CAnADIAn DIABETES ASSoCIATIon<br />
Promotes the health of Canadians<br />
through diabetes research, education,<br />
service and advocacy<br />
www.diabetes.ca<br />
360 - 1385 West 8th Ave, vancouver<br />
604.732.1331<br />
CAnADIAn MEDICAL ASSoCIATIon<br />
National, voluntary association of<br />
physicians that advocates on behalf of<br />
its members and the public for access to<br />
high quality health care<br />
www.cma.ca<br />
866.913.3427<br />
HEALTH<br />
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS<br />
Serving Abbotsford, Mission,Chilliwack, & Hope<br />
Sales Service Rentals<br />
We serve DVA<br />
Ministry of Health,<br />
ICBC, WCB &<br />
Extended Benefit<br />
Plans<br />
For all your Scooters,<br />
Wheelchairs<br />
Hospital beds, Wound care<br />
and Homecare supplies<br />
Factory authorized<br />
Sales and Service<br />
Patient Lifts, Stairlifts<br />
and Liftchairs<br />
THE REHAB SHOP<br />
Southgate Shopping Centre<br />
7 - 45905 Yale Road, Chilliwack, V2P 2M6<br />
604-792-2002<br />
Dentures so Natural<br />
you’ll never know the difference<br />
H. S. KIM<br />
Registed Denturist<br />
• Complete Denture Services On Premise<br />
• Same Day Relines - Repairs While You Wait<br />
• Comfortable Sofe Liners<br />
• Open Mon-Fri<br />
George Ferguson Way<br />
• Wide Selection of Teeth<br />
McCallum Rd<br />
Pauline St<br />
Essendene Ave<br />
Montrose<br />
S Fraser Way<br />
FRASER DENTURE CLINIC LTD.<br />
2615 Pauline Street, Abbotsford<br />
604.859.9921<br />
Gladys Ave<br />
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HEALTH<br />
Canadian Mental Health<br />
Association<br />
Promotes the mental health of all and<br />
supports the resilience and recovery of<br />
people experiencing mental illness<br />
604.872.3311<br />
CARP<br />
Canada’s association for the Fifty Plus<br />
A New Vision of Aging for Canada<br />
www.carp.ca<br />
800.363.2279<br />
BC Rep: Barry Thomas, Victoria<br />
250.370.0130<br />
Community <strong>Living</strong> Society<br />
Provides services to a wide variety of<br />
of people with disabilities in the Lower<br />
Mainland.<br />
www.cls-bc.org<br />
604.451.8699<br />
Crisis Line — Abbotsford/<br />
Mission<br />
604.820.1166<br />
College of Physicians and<br />
Surgeons of British Columbia<br />
Resource for finding available doctors in<br />
your area.<br />
www.cpsbc.ca<br />
800.461.3008<br />
HEALTHLINK BC<br />
Speak with a nurse about your<br />
symptoms, consult with a pharmacist<br />
about your medication questions 24/7.<br />
Translation services available.<br />
www.healthlinkbc.ca<br />
Dial 8-1-1<br />
Hearing-impaired: Dial 7-1-1<br />
Kidney Foundation of Canada<br />
National volunteer organization<br />
committed to reducing the burden of<br />
kidney disease<br />
www.kidney.ca<br />
320 - 1600 West 6th Ave, Vancouver<br />
800.567.8112<br />
Medical Services Plan<br />
Insures medical services by physicians<br />
& health care practitioners, lab. services,<br />
diagnostic procedures<br />
www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp<br />
800.663.1700<br />
Mental Health Information Line<br />
Computerized voice system for mental<br />
health programs; mental disorders,<br />
mental health issues; servicesl referral<br />
listing of mental health professionals<br />
and community services<br />
www.heretohelp.bc.ca<br />
800.661.2121<br />
Ministry of Health Services<br />
www.gov.bc.ca/health<br />
604.660.2421<br />
Pacific Blue Cross<br />
BC’s largest provider of extended health<br />
and dental benefits<br />
www.pac.bluecross.ca<br />
604.792.9403<br />
Parkinson society British<br />
COlumbia<br />
Offers support and education about the<br />
disease.<br />
www.parkinson.bc.ca<br />
800.663.3240<br />
Pharmacare<br />
PharmaCare provides financial<br />
assistance to British Columbia residents<br />
for eligible prescription drugs and<br />
designated medical supplies<br />
www.health.gov.bc.ca/pharme<br />
800.663.7100<br />
HEALTH<br />
WE WANT TO HELP YOU<br />
with all your DENTURE needs<br />
Services<br />
Designed<br />
For You<br />
Hearing Centre<br />
604.504.7736<br />
Pharmacy<br />
604.864.5701<br />
Optical<br />
604.864.6451<br />
All at 1127 Sumas Way<br />
Abbotsford<br />
Please<br />
call us for a<br />
complimentary<br />
consultation<br />
• complete dentures<br />
• same-day repairs & relines<br />
• dentures over implants<br />
• partial dentures<br />
• soft liners<br />
• precision dentures<br />
“Take a better bite out of life.”<br />
MARKUS FISCHER DENTURE CLINIC<br />
We are located in the Pharmasave building across from the hospital at<br />
#102-7343 Hurd St, Mission 604.814.0244<br />
Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm<br />
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HEALTH<br />
Screening Mammography<br />
ProGRAM<br />
www.smpbc.ca<br />
800.663.9203<br />
Smoker’s HelplinE<br />
www.quittintime.gov.bc.ca<br />
877.455.2233<br />
The BC Center for Epilepsy &<br />
Seizure Education<br />
Provides information on Epilepsy &<br />
Seizures<br />
www.epilepsy.cc<br />
32868 Ventura Ave, Abbotsford<br />
604.853.7399<br />
Support <strong>Group</strong>s & Self Help<br />
Abbotsford Women’s Support<br />
Services<br />
Provides counselling and support<br />
groups for women who have or are<br />
experiencing violence in a relationship<br />
and/or Sexual Abuse. Open 8:30am to<br />
4:30. Closed for lunch.<br />
email: abbystv@wrsfv.ca<br />
604.855.3363<br />
Al-Anon<br />
Support and information for friends and<br />
family of alcoholics.<br />
www.al-anon.alateen.org<br />
604.615.2911<br />
Alcoholics Anonymous<br />
Assistance, information and fellowship<br />
for those with alcohol related problems<br />
www.aacanada.com<br />
212 - 33850 Fern St<br />
604.850.0811<br />
Breast Cancer Support <strong>Group</strong><br />
Meets on 3rd Thursday of every month<br />
at 7:00pm<br />
www.bc.cancer.ca<br />
1 28 - 31935 South Fraserway,<br />
Abbotsford<br />
604.852.1410<br />
Canadian Council of the Blind<br />
Offers support for those who are blind or<br />
visually impaired.<br />
www.ccbnational.net<br />
BC Yukon Divison<br />
250.395.2452 Laurie Fry<br />
Chronic Disease Self-<br />
Management Program<br />
<strong>Living</strong> a healthy life with chronic<br />
conditions<br />
www.coag.uvic.ca/cdsmp<br />
866.902.3767<br />
Cocaine Anonymous<br />
Support group for those who wish to<br />
stop using cocaine and other mind<br />
altering substances.<br />
Lower Mainland 604.662.8500<br />
Mission Womens’ Support<br />
ServICES<br />
1 - 33070 Fifth Ave, Mission<br />
604.820.8455<br />
Narcotics Anonymous<br />
Self-help, support and information for<br />
those who are recovering from a drug<br />
problem<br />
www.rsdna.com<br />
Helpline 604.873.1018<br />
Medical & Mobility Equipment<br />
A1 Wheelchairs Supply Ltd.<br />
Mobility and home health care supplier.<br />
Offers mobile repair services monday<br />
through Friday.<br />
www.a-1wheelchairs.ca<br />
604-530-1735<br />
see our ad on page 12<br />
Medichair Fraser Valley<br />
Supplier of wheelchairs, stairlifts,<br />
scooters and other mobility equipment.<br />
www.medichair.com<br />
102 - 2633 Ware St, Abbotsford<br />
see our ad on Inside Back Cover<br />
Medical Tower Drugs<br />
2151 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.859.7651<br />
see our ad on page 37<br />
The Medicine Shoppe<br />
Owner operated pharmacy offering<br />
100% on your health.<br />
www.medecineshoppe.ca<br />
9 - 31205 MacLure Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.854.5800<br />
see our ad on page 29<br />
Home Care<br />
House Calls Home Nursing<br />
& Foot CARE<br />
Abbotsford<br />
604.850.4904<br />
see our ad on page 6<br />
We Care Home Health<br />
Services 216 - 2825 Clearbrook<br />
Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.864.9682<br />
see our ad on page 8<br />
HEALTH<br />
Mission Hills Safeway<br />
32520 Lougheed Highway, Mission<br />
Pharmacy Phone: 604.826.5398<br />
Pharmacy Fax: 604.826.7967<br />
Blister Pack<br />
Diabetic Training & Supplies<br />
Blood Pressure Monitoring<br />
Blood Pressure Meters<br />
Pharmacy Store Hours<br />
8 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday<br />
9 am to 6 pm Saturday<br />
10 am to 6 pm Sunday<br />
DENTAL HYGIENE OFFICE<br />
Paula McAleese,<br />
Registered Dental Hygienist<br />
Abbotsford BC<br />
For Appointments Phone<br />
604.850.3455<br />
"Dental hygiene services for all ages"<br />
www.dhoffice.ca<br />
Referrals not<br />
required.<br />
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cont. from p14<br />
families need. This<br />
extra is known as<br />
social capital, the<br />
amount that you<br />
can return to your<br />
community. Some of<br />
us are fortunate to<br />
identify these funds<br />
during our lifetimes.<br />
For others, this<br />
discretionary capital<br />
only becomes<br />
available in their<br />
estate.<br />
A recent Ipsos-Reid<br />
survey indicates<br />
that 8% of British<br />
Columbian’s give<br />
approximately<br />
$8,000 to charity in<br />
their wills.<br />
If this is an amount you think you could<br />
afford, it’s easy to do. Let me show<br />
you how Gifting falls into two general<br />
categories: gifting during lifetime, and<br />
gifting at death.<br />
Gifting during lifetime<br />
During lifetime, we make annual<br />
contributions to door-to-door<br />
canvassers, our church, the United<br />
Way. We may also make an occasional<br />
larger gift to a specific<br />
charity, such as<br />
Semiahmoo House<br />
Society, to assist with<br />
a capital campaign<br />
to raise funds for a<br />
building or equipment<br />
for example.<br />
Gifting at death.<br />
The other category<br />
is estate gifting,<br />
sometimes known<br />
as deferred or<br />
planned giving. An<br />
estate gift must be<br />
in writing, either in<br />
your will or directly<br />
designated in the<br />
RRSP/RRIF contract,<br />
or insurance policy.<br />
Both the amount and<br />
the charity must be<br />
identifiable.<br />
Identify the amount.<br />
Some choose a dollar<br />
amount, others a percentage of their<br />
estate. Because the value of our assets<br />
is constantly changing, a percentage is<br />
perhaps safer in that it won’t get out of<br />
balance with the amount going to heirs.<br />
Identify the charity. Consider the charity<br />
as another child and create one extra<br />
share to be distributed on your death.<br />
Or simply designate 10% of the residue<br />
of your estate to charity. How does that<br />
work Let’s say you have four children.<br />
Would each of them miss 2½ % of<br />
their inheritance Likely not, especially<br />
knowing that over 40% of the gift could<br />
have been lost to taxes anyway.<br />
Endow your annual gifts. If you already<br />
give $10,000 annually to your church,<br />
your estate plan should consider leaving<br />
$250,000 to the church when you die<br />
so that your annual legacy can continue<br />
MEDICAL TOWER DRUGS<br />
Monday–Friday<br />
Saturdays<br />
8:30 AM Ð 6:00 PM<br />
8:30 AM Ð 4:30 PM<br />
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Reduce your estate taxes.<br />
year after year. The church could invest<br />
this bequest at 4% to generate $10,000<br />
every year thereafter. If you don’t have<br />
the cash in your estate, buy it Use life<br />
insurance to fund your estate gift. That<br />
way, the only cost to you is the annual<br />
premium. Better yet, use the tax credit<br />
from your annual giving to pay the<br />
premiums on life insurance to create the<br />
estate gift.<br />
An estate gift is also an effective way to eliminate taxes on your estate. By<br />
planning the size, type and timing of the gift, your estate will be able to apply the<br />
charitable tax credit to tax due on your terminal tax return and the year prior.<br />
Have you been touched by a kindness Good fortune Good health Did you<br />
receive a scholarship Would your life have been different if you had Have you<br />
been helped by a stranger<br />
People give because they can. If you want to be one of those people, go ahead!<br />
You are. Extend a kindness. It feels great ■<br />
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FOR ALL YOUR PRESCRIPTION &<br />
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Call For Appointment<br />
OSTOMY SUPPLIES<br />
• Walkers • Scooters<br />
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NEXT TO MSA HOSPITAL<br />
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Remember<br />
Me<br />
Who knows your life story better than<br />
you<br />
No one! Your life is a collection of<br />
experiences and memories that make<br />
you unique.Planning your memorial in<br />
advance gives you time to ponder your<br />
most significant milestones, activities and<br />
achievements. Time to think about what<br />
brought the most joy and meaning to your<br />
life. And time to think about how you want to<br />
be remembered.<br />
Your memorial speaks best when you guide<br />
the choices for wording and design, creating<br />
your own message for future generations.<br />
your family will appreciate your guidance<br />
in the creation of your memorial.<br />
Later, when you are gone, your family<br />
will have enough to cope with without<br />
worrying about what memorial would be<br />
right and what should be put on it. They<br />
will appreciate your invitation to join with<br />
you in recalling and celebrating the things<br />
that meant the most to you and deciding<br />
how best to capture those things, forever<br />
etched in stone.<br />
Purchasing ahead gives<br />
a person, or family,<br />
the advantage<br />
of purchasing<br />
a suitable<br />
monument at<br />
the current<br />
price<br />
rather<br />
than waiting<br />
until the future<br />
with the uncertainty<br />
of tomorrow’s inflation ■<br />
Planning Ahead<br />
Dave Reeson<br />
( President of Remco Memorials Ltd.)<br />
“Affordable & Convenient”<br />
Abbotsford’s ONLY crematorium and Independently owned<br />
& operated Funeral Service Providers<br />
The idea of memorialization is not new, in<br />
fact, it’s been around for centuries. Now a<br />
new concept in memorialization is gaining<br />
favor and with good reason.<br />
More and more people are adopting the<br />
attitude that a memorial or monument is<br />
just like many other things that they can<br />
plan for during their lifetime, such as estate<br />
planning, life insurance, a retirement fund<br />
or funeral arrangements.<br />
Planning your own memorial has many<br />
advantages.<br />
It’s an opportunity to work with your loved<br />
ones to tell your story, and to choose<br />
from a wide variety of memorialization<br />
options available today. Planning ahead<br />
can save you family the stress of making<br />
decisions during an already difficult time.<br />
And there are also financial considerations<br />
– by planning ahead you can purchase<br />
your memorial at current prices and take<br />
advantage of financial options.<br />
You may be surprised to learn that the first thing<br />
most people say, when they pre-plan their funeral<br />
arrangements through us, is something like this:<br />
“I’m so relieved! I kept putting this off. It’s one<br />
of the easiest things I’ve ever done.”<br />
604-859-5885<br />
Abbotsford<br />
604-824-1324<br />
Chilliwack<br />
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Discover Agassiz<br />
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in a Country Setting<br />
- Full Calendar of Social & Recreational Activities<br />
- Individual Private Suites & Rooms<br />
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• Private Suites<br />
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• Respite Care<br />
• Adult Day Program<br />
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• Complex Care<br />
• Convalescent/Rehab. Care<br />
• Respite Care<br />
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Call Us Today for a Tour<br />
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Professional<br />
Consumer<br />
BETTER BuSInESS BuREAu<br />
Promotes marketplace fairness, honesty<br />
www.interior.bbbvan.org<br />
888.803.1222<br />
ConSuMER PRoTECTIon<br />
AuTHoRITy<br />
Promotes a fair marketplace for<br />
BC consumers and businesses;<br />
investigates complaints, seeks redress<br />
for consumers treated improperly by<br />
business<br />
www.bpcpa.ca<br />
888.564.9963<br />
nATIonAL Do noT CALL LIST<br />
Gives consumers a choice about<br />
whether to receive telemarketing calls<br />
www.dncl.gc.ca<br />
866.580.3625<br />
PHonEBuSTERS (SCAMS)<br />
National anti-fraud call centre operated<br />
by RCMP & OPP, collects information<br />
on telemarketing, advanced fee fraud<br />
letters & identity theft complaints<br />
www.phonebusters.com<br />
888.495.8501<br />
Financial<br />
BC ASSESSMEnT AuTHoRITy<br />
Produces independent, uniform and<br />
efficient property assessments on an<br />
annual basis for all BC property owners<br />
www.bcassessment.bc.ca<br />
240 - 31935 S. Fraser Way<br />
604.850.5900<br />
CREDIT CounSELLInG SoCIETy<br />
Personal budget planning, money management<br />
strategies. Offers help over the phone, by<br />
online chat, or in person<br />
www.nomoredebts.org<br />
888.527.8999<br />
EDWARD JonES<br />
Investment and Retirement Planning<br />
2955 Gladwin Rd., unit 107, Abbotsford<br />
604-864-2328<br />
see our ad on page 43<br />
PuBLIC GuARDIAn & TRuSTEE oF<br />
BRITISH CoLuMBIA<br />
Helps in managing finances and legal<br />
matters.<br />
www.trustee.bc.ca<br />
800.663.7867<br />
SEnIoRS ASSISTAnCE PRoGRAMS<br />
Senior’s Supplement<br />
877.815.2363 ext. 4<br />
Bus Pass Program for seniors and<br />
persons with disabilities<br />
866.866.0800 ext. 4<br />
vALLEy-WIDE FInAnCIAL CoRP.<br />
Financial & Estate Planning<br />
rudy@valley.bc.ca<br />
604.859.1200<br />
see our ad on outside back cover<br />
vETERAnS’ AFFAIRS CAnADA -<br />
PACIFIC REGIonAL oFFICE<br />
Promoteshealth, well-being of Canadian<br />
veterans, programs and services.<br />
www.vac-acc.gc.ca<br />
900-605 Robson Street<br />
vancouver, BC v6B 5G4<br />
866.522.2122<br />
Legal<br />
ADvoCACy ACCESS PRoGRAM<br />
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities<br />
www.bccpd.bc.ca<br />
800.663.1278<br />
BC CEAS ELDER LAW CLInIC<br />
For those 55+ who would otherwise not<br />
be able to access justice due to low<br />
income and other barriers<br />
www.bcceas.ca<br />
866.437.1940<br />
CAnADIAn BAR ASSoCIATIon<br />
Promotes fair justice systems,<br />
effective law reform, equality in the legal<br />
profession, discrimination elimination<br />
Lawyer Referral Service.<br />
www.dialalaw.org<br />
Referral Service: 800.663.1919<br />
Dial-a-Law Scripts: 800.565.5297<br />
CoMMunITy LEGAL ASSISTAnCE<br />
For benefit of those who are physically,<br />
mentally, socially, economically or otherwise<br />
disadvantaged, or whose human<br />
rights need protection.<br />
www.clasbc.net<br />
300-1140 W. Pender Street<br />
vancouver, BC v6E 4G1<br />
888.685.6222<br />
PROFESSIONAL<br />
A caring approach to all of your Estate Planning needs.<br />
Wills & Estate Planning | Probate of Estates | Powers of Attorney<br />
Contact our offices to schedule an appointment.<br />
Abbotsford:<br />
300 – 2777 Gladwin Road, BC, V2T 4V1 Telephone: 604-850-1737<br />
Aldergrove:<br />
202 – 26641 Fraser Highway, BC, V4W 3L1 Telephone: 604-857-2242<br />
RETIREMENT IS NO TIME TO<br />
STOP PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT.<br />
To see why talking with Edward Jones about your retirement savings makes sense, call today.<br />
Linda Spletzer<br />
Financial Advisor<br />
2955 Gladwin Rd., Unit 107<br />
Abbotsford, BC V2T 5T4<br />
604-864-2328<br />
www.edwardjones.com Member CIPF<br />
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PROFESSIONAL<br />
DIAL-a-LAW<br />
A library of scripts prepared by lawyers.<br />
It offers general info, on a variety of<br />
topics on law in BC, but not legal advice.<br />
www.dialalaw.org<br />
800.565.5297 Recorded Information<br />
FAMILy LAW in BRITISH ColuMBIA<br />
Offers help with legal issues such as<br />
divorce & seperation, custody or abuse.<br />
www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca<br />
800.663.1919<br />
JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BC<br />
Enhance quality of life for by educating<br />
& training to make communities safer<br />
www.jibc.bc.ca<br />
888.865.7764<br />
Family Justice Services<br />
888.216.2211 Information Line<br />
LAW SoCIETy of BC<br />
Makes sure that the public is well served<br />
by a competent and honourable legal<br />
profession.<br />
www.lawsociety.bc.ca<br />
800.903.5300<br />
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE<br />
Canadian Bar Association service<br />
enables members of the public to<br />
consult with a lawyer: up to 30 minutes<br />
for a fee of $25.<br />
www.dialalaw.org<br />
800.663.1919<br />
LEGAL SERVICES SOCIETY<br />
Independent, non-profit organization<br />
legal aid for people with low incomes<br />
www.lss.bc.ca<br />
2420 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford<br />
604.852.2141<br />
PRO BONO LAW OF BC<br />
To advance access to justice by<br />
developing, facilitating opportunities for<br />
the effective provision of high-quality pro<br />
bono legal services to people and nonprofit<br />
organizations of limited means.<br />
www.probononet.bc.ca<br />
604.893.8932<br />
PUBLIC GUARDIAN & TRUSTEE BC<br />
Adult’s right to self-determination,<br />
support & protection for those vulnerable<br />
to abuse or incapable of making their<br />
own decisions<br />
www.trustee.bc.ca<br />
800.663.7867<br />
RESIDENTIAL TENANCY OFFICE<br />
Provides landlords and tenants with<br />
information regarding their rights<br />
and responsibilities. Aid in resolving<br />
disputes related to tenancy.<br />
www.rto.gov.bc.ca<br />
Recorded Information / Information<br />
Officer<br />
800.665.8779<br />
Policing<br />
COMMunITY POLICing<br />
For more information or to volunteer...<br />
105 - 34194 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford<br />
citizenspatrol@abbypd.ca<br />
604.864.4814<br />
CRIME PREVENTION -- HELPFUL<br />
TIPS FOR SENIORS<br />
www.vancouver.ca/police/<br />
crimeprevention/helpful.htm<br />
P<br />
METRo vAncouvER CRIME<br />
StoPPERS LENERT<br />
Receives tips from anonymous callers and<br />
Law Firm<br />
passes information on to police to help solve<br />
cases. Reward of up to $2,000 for information<br />
that leads to an arrest, recover of drugs,<br />
or stolen property. Serves from Whistler to<br />
Abbotsford<br />
www.greatervancouvercrimestoppers.<br />
com<br />
800.222.8477<br />
RCMP<br />
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca<br />
Emergency Only: call 911<br />
7171 Oliver St, Mission<br />
604.826.7161<br />
2838 Justice Way, Abbotsford<br />
604.859.5225<br />
Victim Services Program<br />
Abbotsford<br />
604.864.4757<br />
VICTIMLINK<br />
Province-wide multilingual help and information<br />
line available 24/7 for victims of family and<br />
sexual violence, and all other crimes<br />
800.563.0808 • Your Will<br />
604.875.0885 • Power of TTY Attorney (collect call OK)<br />
604.836.6381<br />
• Trust Agreement<br />
Text<br />
• Probate Application<br />
• Health Care<br />
Directives<br />
PROFESSIONAL<br />
GLENN MOUNTAIN<br />
ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPHY<br />
REHABILITATION CENTRE<br />
Unit 105 - 2526 Yale Court , Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 8G9<br />
Phone: (604) 557-0198 • Fax: (604) 557-0199 • email: glnmtnphysio@shawcable.com<br />
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• Your Will<br />
• Power of Attorney<br />
• Trust Agreement<br />
• Probate Application<br />
• Health Care<br />
Directives<br />
L<br />
P ARRY<br />
LENERT<br />
Estate Lawyer<br />
604.870.0880<br />
Garden Park Tower<br />
#103-2825 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford<br />
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Leisure<br />
ABBoTSFoRD & district cuRLIng<br />
CLub<br />
2555 McMillan St, Abbotsford<br />
604.859.9244<br />
ABBoTSFoRD EntertainMEnt &<br />
SpoRTS Centre<br />
Premiere entertainment and sports<br />
venue.<br />
www.abbotsfordcentre.ca<br />
33800 King Road, Abbotsford<br />
604.746.5000<br />
ABBoTSFoRD library<br />
33660 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford<br />
604.853.1753<br />
ABBoTSFoRD InternATIonAL<br />
AIRSHow<br />
Abbotsford hosted airshow with<br />
performers from all over the world.<br />
www.abbotsfordairshow.com<br />
4 - 1276 Tower St, Abbotsford<br />
604.852.8511<br />
ABBoTSFoRD parks, RECREATIon<br />
& cuLTuRE<br />
Department responsible for creating and<br />
maintaining all city parks, recreation and<br />
culture facilities<br />
2323 Emerson St, Abbotsford<br />
604.853.4221<br />
Leisure<br />
& Travel<br />
ABBoTSFoRD RECREATIon<br />
Centre<br />
2499 McMillan Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604-853-4221<br />
see our ad on page 49<br />
ABBoTSFoRD Senior Centre<br />
3106 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.8503.7632<br />
ABBoTSFoRD FARM and Country<br />
MARKET<br />
A gathering of local bc grown products<br />
every saturday morning. The market<br />
also features entertainment and<br />
artisans.<br />
www.abbotsfordfarmandcountrymarket.<br />
com<br />
Montrose Ave, Abbotsford<br />
604.996.1542<br />
BC fishing licenSES<br />
Basic annual license for 65+ $5.00<br />
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/licences/<br />
Purchase online www.fishing.gov.bc.ca<br />
or at any Service BC Centre or licensed<br />
vendor<br />
BC PARKS<br />
Management and conservation of a<br />
system of ecological reserves, provincial<br />
parks and recreation areas.<br />
www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks<br />
800.689.9025 Reservation service<br />
BC SENIORS GAMES soCIETy<br />
Purpose is to promote active<br />
participation in sport and recreation for<br />
BC residents, 55 and over in both active<br />
and passive events.<br />
www.bcseniorsgames.org<br />
604.853.7180<br />
BIRCHWood DAIRy’s FARM<br />
MARKET<br />
Farm animal display, play area, and a<br />
coffee shop<br />
www.birchwooddairy.com<br />
604.857.1315<br />
BRADnER CoMMunITy HALL<br />
5305 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.856.8441<br />
CASTLE Fun park<br />
Year-round amusement for the whole<br />
family.<br />
www.castlefunpark.com<br />
36165 Ventura Ave, Abbotsford<br />
604.859.7111<br />
CentennIAL PARK<br />
Scenic park with walking trails, tennis<br />
courts, and a playground for children.<br />
11th Ave & Taulbut St<br />
604.820.5350<br />
CLARKE FounDATIon THEATRE<br />
Performing Arts Theatre<br />
33700 Prentis Ave, Mission<br />
604.820.3961<br />
CLEARBRook LIBRARy<br />
www.fvrl.bc.ca<br />
32320 George Ferguson Way,<br />
Abbotsford<br />
604.859.7814<br />
604.820.4046<br />
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DISTRICT of MISSIon ARTS<br />
CounCIL<br />
Supports and coordinates cultural and<br />
creative activities within the community.<br />
www.missionartscouncil.ca<br />
33529 1st Ave, Mission<br />
604.826.0029<br />
DISTRICT of MISSIon Museum<br />
33201 2nd Ave, Mission<br />
604.826.1011<br />
DoGWood BoWLIng & BILLIARDS<br />
33550 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford<br />
604.859.2695<br />
FRASER RivER HERITAGE PARK<br />
Beautiful park located in Mission. Hosts<br />
concerts on Wednesday nights in the<br />
summer.<br />
www.heritagepark-mission.ca<br />
7494 Mary Street, Mission<br />
604.826.0277<br />
FRASER RivER SAFARI<br />
Boat tours of the Fraser River.<br />
www.fraserriversafari.com<br />
7057 Mershon St, Mission<br />
604.826.7361<br />
FRASER Valley Trout HATCHERy<br />
Exhibits and Aquariums.<br />
www.gofishbc.ca<br />
604.504.4716<br />
GALAxy BoWL LTD<br />
32490 SIMon Ave, ABBoTSFoRD<br />
604.853.1366<br />
GET away bc<br />
Plan your ideal BC vacation<br />
www.getawaybc.com<br />
HATzIC PRAIRIE CoMMunITy HALL<br />
3 - 10845 Farms Rd, Mission<br />
604.853.5532<br />
HEMLoCK RESoRT<br />
Over 300 acres of skiable terrain. Other<br />
activities include snowshoeing, crosscountry<br />
skiing or relaxing at the Bistro or<br />
the Bar & Grill.<br />
www.hemlockvalleyresort.com<br />
Hemlock Valley Rd<br />
640.797.4411<br />
KERMODE WILD BERRY WINES<br />
British Columbia’s first winery dedicated<br />
to producing exclusively wild berry<br />
wines. Tasting room open all year.<br />
www.kermodewildberry.com<br />
8457 S. River Rd, Mission<br />
604.814.3222<br />
LEDGEvIEW GoLF & Country<br />
Club<br />
18 hole golf course. Hosts events such<br />
as weddings and company parties.<br />
www.ledgeviewgolf.com<br />
35997 McKee Road, Abbotsford<br />
604.859.8993<br />
LEGACy SpoRTS Centre<br />
32470 Haida Dr, Abbotsford<br />
604.852.4191<br />
LIBRARy HoME SERvICE —<br />
FRASER Valley REGIonAL<br />
LIBRARIES<br />
Home service for homebound<br />
customers.<br />
www.fvrl.bc.ca/read/services_home.htm<br />
Toll Free in BC 888.668.4141<br />
Lotusland VineyARDS<br />
10 acre winery. Tours with tastings for<br />
$10.<br />
www.lotuslandvineyards.com<br />
28450 King Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.857.4188<br />
MATSqui CoMMunITy HALL<br />
33676 St. Olaf Ave, Abbotsford<br />
604.826.7613<br />
MISSIon’s Country GARDEn<br />
Wander through the show gardens or<br />
fish pond. Sells perennials, shrubs, and<br />
handmade garden gifts.<br />
www.missionscountrygarden.com<br />
40217 Nicomen Island Trunk Rd<br />
604.302.5550<br />
MISSIon’s FARMERS MARKET<br />
Every Sunday and the 1st Saturday<br />
of each month of the summer. Local<br />
produce and artisans.<br />
33247 2nd Ave, Mission<br />
MISSIon GoLF & Country Club<br />
9 hole golf course with clubhouse. hosts<br />
a mens nights and ladies nights.<br />
www.missiongolfclub.com<br />
7983 Nelson Street, Mission<br />
866.463.3556<br />
MISSIon leisuRE Centre<br />
7650 Grand St, Mission<br />
604.820.5350<br />
see our ad on page 9<br />
MISSIon LIBRARy<br />
33247 2nd Ave, MISSIon<br />
604.826.6610<br />
MISSIon Museum<br />
Displays various history from the<br />
mission’s historical past.<br />
www.mission.museum.bc.ca<br />
33201 2nd Ave, Mission<br />
604.826.1011<br />
MISSIon RACEWAy PARK<br />
Host of Motocross, and drag racing<br />
events.<br />
www.missionraceway.com<br />
32670 Dyke Rd, Mission<br />
604.826.6315<br />
MISSIon REGIonAL CHAMBER of<br />
CoMMERCE TouRISM CoMMITTEE<br />
Information on leisure activities in<br />
Mission.<br />
34033 Lougheed Highway<br />
604.826.6914<br />
Toll Free 877.826.6914<br />
MISSIon RoTARy SpoRTS PARK<br />
Baseball diamonds, slo-pitch diamonds,<br />
soccer, and all weather fields.<br />
8020 Oyama Street, Mission<br />
604.820.5350<br />
Mount LEHMAn LIBRARy<br />
www.fvrl.bc.ca<br />
5875 Grand St, Mission<br />
604.856.4988<br />
Annual Membership (55yrs+) $25<br />
valid from date of purchase<br />
Membership Includes:<br />
- Access to the Senior Activity Centre<br />
- Drop-in Badminton - Drop-in Billiards<br />
- Drop-in Knitwits - Drop-in Pickleball<br />
- Drop-in Table Tennis - Senior’s Track Time<br />
- Art in the ARC - Bridge<br />
- Cribbage - Euchre<br />
- Happy Gang Singers - Learning Plus Seminars<br />
The all new<br />
ABBOTSFORD BOTSFORD RECREATION CENTRE<br />
2499 McMillan Road, 604-853-4221<br />
SENIOR<br />
ACTIVITY<br />
CENTRE<br />
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mSA CentennIAL LIBRARy<br />
www.fvrl.bc.ca<br />
33660 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford<br />
604.853.1753<br />
MSA Museum SoCIETy<br />
2313 Ware St, Abbotsford<br />
604.853.0313<br />
Mt. LEHMAn’s WinERy<br />
Boutique winery.<br />
5094 Mt. Lehman Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.850.4768<br />
PoWER House at STAve FALLS<br />
Science exhibits showing how electricity<br />
is made<br />
31338 Dewdney Trunk Rd<br />
604.462.1222<br />
SILvERBRook U-CATCH Trout<br />
Fishing ponds where you only pay for<br />
what you catch.<br />
www.fishbctrout.com<br />
1364 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.856.2298<br />
CLEARBROOK<br />
SAFEWAY<br />
PHARMACY<br />
Phone (604) 852-3558<br />
Sharon Giles is the Pharmacy Manager at Clearbrook Safeway<br />
Pharmacy in Abbotsford. She is also a Certified Diabetes<br />
Educator. Come in to talk with her regarding any of your<br />
questions about managing diabetes.<br />
We are your partners in your pursuit to live life to its fullest.<br />
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SILvERDALE CoMMunITy HALL<br />
8760 McLean St, Mission<br />
604.826.7615<br />
TRADEx<br />
Trade & Exhibition Centre which hosts<br />
over 90 events every year.<br />
www.fvtradex.com<br />
1190 Cornell St, Abbotsford<br />
604.850.1533<br />
WESTERn SWAP MEET<br />
Indoor/Outdoor market open 6am - 4pm<br />
on certain days of the year.<br />
32470 Haida Dr, Abbotsford<br />
604.859.7540<br />
WESTMInSTER ABBEy<br />
Monastery that attracts thousands of<br />
visitors. offers a stunning panoramic<br />
view of Mission.<br />
www.sck.ca/pages/home.htm<br />
34224 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Mission<br />
604.826.8975<br />
Any questions See me<br />
first<br />
WEATHER INFORMATIon<br />
Recorded weather information and area<br />
forecast<br />
www.weatheroffice.gc.ca<br />
604.556.3146 ABBoTSFoRD<br />
Travel<br />
ABBoTSFoRD airpoRT<br />
Offering international and domestic<br />
flights<br />
www.abbotsfordairport.ca<br />
30440 Liberator Ave<br />
604.855.1001<br />
ABBoTSFoRD AIRPoRT Link<br />
Shuttle<br />
207 - 31265 Wheel Ave, Abbotsford<br />
604.852.1999<br />
ABBoTSFoRD taxi<br />
31265 Wheel Ave, Abbotsford<br />
604.247.2262<br />
AIR CANADA<br />
Services for customers with disabilities.<br />
Identify special needs when booking.<br />
www.aircanada.ca<br />
www.flyjazz.ca<br />
888.247.2262<br />
AIRSPEED AvIATIon<br />
Offers direct flights from abbotsford to<br />
victoria thoughout the week.<br />
www.airspeed-abby.com<br />
30440 Liberator, Abbotsford<br />
604.852.9245<br />
BC FERRIES<br />
BC seniors (65 and over) travel free<br />
on most BC Ferries routes Mon-Thur<br />
except holidays. Passenger fares only.<br />
www.bcferries.com<br />
888.223.3779 Reservations<br />
BC HIGHWAYS ConDITIonS<br />
Automated phone service.<br />
www.drivebc.ca<br />
800.550.4997<br />
BUS PASSES FOR SENIORS AND<br />
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES<br />
Affordable transportation on all BC<br />
transit systems for low-income senior<br />
citizens and persons who are disabled;<br />
information & application service.<br />
866.866.0800<br />
CanADIAn NationAL RAILWAy<br />
www.cn.ca<br />
888.888.5909<br />
CanADIAn PACIFIC RAILWAy<br />
www.cpr.ca<br />
888.333.8111<br />
Central Valley Taxi<br />
Servicing Abbotsford and Mission<br />
www.centralvalleytaxi.com<br />
1643 Salton Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.607.4444<br />
ELDERHoSTEL<br />
Extraordinary learning adventures at<br />
exceptional values for those 55+<br />
www.elderhostel.com<br />
800.454.5768<br />
FRIENDSHIP FORCE<br />
INTERNATIonAL<br />
Travel club for those travelling to foreign<br />
countries. Members lodge with club<br />
members in foreign countries.<br />
www.thefriendshipforce.org<br />
LEISURE<br />
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LEISURE<br />
GREyhound CanADA<br />
Senior discount for 62 and over, check<br />
‘Senior Discount’ & ‘Deals & Discounts’<br />
on website for other cost saving options<br />
www.greyhound.ca<br />
Fares and Schedules 800.661.8747<br />
HandyDART<br />
Door to door service for people with<br />
disabilities.<br />
1225 Riverside Road, Abbotsford<br />
604.855.0080<br />
ICBC SENIORS INSURANCE<br />
Discount available for ICBC basic<br />
insurance for 65+ registered owners<br />
and operators, pleasure only, visit an<br />
AutoPlan broker for details.<br />
MATURE DRIVERS<br />
Assess your driving behaviours,<br />
abilities, knowledge and habits. Tips and<br />
strategies to help you make changes<br />
and improve your driving. Check for<br />
workshops in your area. Go to...<br />
www.tsfbcaa.com/mature_drivers<br />
BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation<br />
3020 Beta Avenue, Burnaby V5G 4K4<br />
604.298.5107<br />
Taxi<br />
ABBoTSFoRD<br />
Abbotsford Taxi<br />
604.855.1111<br />
Central Valley Taxi<br />
604.859.1111<br />
Green Valley Taxi<br />
604.607.4444<br />
MISSIon<br />
Mission Taxi<br />
604.864.2311<br />
Taxi-SavER<br />
Program of BC Transit for individuals<br />
who are unable to travel on regular<br />
transit<br />
www.bctransit.com<br />
604.575.6600<br />
vALLEy AIRPoRTER Shuttle<br />
Shuttle service to and from the<br />
Abbotsford Airport and your hotel.<br />
604.857.7171<br />
vAncouvER InternATIonAL<br />
AIRPoRT<br />
Call individual airlines for flight<br />
information & reservations<br />
www.yvr.ca<br />
VIA RAIL<br />
Seniors discount for 60 and over.<br />
www.viarail.ca<br />
888.842.7245<br />
WEST CoAST ExPRESS<br />
Train service in between Mission,<br />
Haney, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows,<br />
Coquitlam, Port Moody and Vancouver.<br />
www.westcoastexpress.com<br />
33200 N Railway Ave, Mission<br />
24 Hour Info 604.488.8906<br />
Customer Service<br />
604.488.8906<br />
Activity Centres<br />
ABBoTSFoRD RECREATIon<br />
Centre<br />
2499 McMillan Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604-853-4221<br />
see our ad on page 49<br />
ABBoTSFoRD Senior Centre<br />
Provides facilities and activities for<br />
seniors. Offers a low-cost, gentle<br />
workout program for seniors.<br />
3106 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.853.7632<br />
ABBoTSFoRD SenioRS<br />
ASSoCIATIon Drop-In Centre<br />
Provides facilities and activities for<br />
seniors such as carpet bowling,<br />
dancing, billiards and card games.<br />
www.abbotsfordseniorsassoc.com<br />
Drop-In Centre<br />
2631 Cyril St, Abbotsford<br />
MAIn HALL<br />
33889 Essendene Ave, Abbotsford<br />
604.853.4014<br />
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tub, tiles, shower, sink, vanity, mirrors,<br />
toilet and floors.<br />
• Vacuuming of carpets and floors<br />
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• Dusting of furniture, pictures, knick-knacks,<br />
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• Spot cleaning of walls... and more.<br />
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BRADnER CoMMunITy HALL<br />
5305 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.856.8441<br />
HATzIC PRAIRIE CoMMunITy HALL<br />
3 - 10845 Farms Rd, Mission<br />
604.826.1071<br />
MATSqui CoMMunITy HALL<br />
www.matsquihall.com<br />
33676 St. Olaf Ave, Abbotsford<br />
604.826.7613<br />
MISSIon LEISuRE Centre<br />
Facilities include a pool, fitness studio,<br />
and multi-purpose rooms<br />
www.mission.ca<br />
7650 Grand St, Mission<br />
604.820.5350<br />
see our ad on page 9<br />
www.mollymaid.ca<br />
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Resources<br />
Service Organizations<br />
ABBoTSFoRD FooD BAnK<br />
Offering assistance and food for those<br />
in need.<br />
www.abbotsfordfoodbank.com<br />
33914 Essendene Ave, Abbotsford<br />
604.859.5749<br />
WoMEn’S SuPPoRT SERvICES<br />
www.wrsfv.ca<br />
ABBoTSFoRD<br />
604.855.3363<br />
MISSIon<br />
604.820.8495<br />
ABBoTSFoRD CoMMunITy<br />
SERvICES<br />
An organization working to strengthen<br />
the community.<br />
www.abbotsfordcommunityservices.com<br />
2420 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford<br />
604.859.7681<br />
ARMy, nAvy & AIR FoRCE<br />
vETERAnS In CAnADA<br />
Service club promoting social<br />
opportunities, advocacy & goodwill<br />
for Veterans, their families, and the<br />
community at large<br />
www.anavets.ca<br />
30394 Mcneil, Abbotsford<br />
604.856.7521<br />
BC CEnTRE FoR ELDER ADvoCACy<br />
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Forum for individuals, seniors,<br />
community agencies, gov’t and policy<br />
makers, working together to eliminate<br />
the abuse of seniors.<br />
www.bcceas.ca<br />
411 Dunsmuir Street, vancouver<br />
866.437.1940<br />
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InFoRMATIon<br />
Help individuals & families better<br />
manage mental health and substance<br />
use problems.<br />
www.heretohelp.bc.ca<br />
Mental Health Information Line:<br />
24/7 computerized voice system<br />
for mental health programs; trained<br />
volunteers on standby 9 am-4 pm<br />
weekdays.<br />
www.heretohelp.bc.ca/connect/<br />
community-resources<br />
800.661.2121 Information Line<br />
CAnADIAn InSTITuTE FoR HEALTH<br />
InFoRMATIon<br />
Not-for-profit organization providing<br />
essential data & analysis on Canada’s<br />
health system & the health of Canadians<br />
www.cihi.ca<br />
250.220.7090<br />
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RESOURCES<br />
HIDDEn TREASuRES THRIFT SToRE<br />
2657 W. Railway St, Abbotsford<br />
604.855.0221<br />
MEMoRIAL SoCIETy of BC<br />
For 50 years The Society has helped<br />
its members plan funerals that are<br />
dignified and affordable with BC’s best<br />
funeral homes. Please see ad on page<br />
61 for membership benefits.<br />
www.memsoc.org<br />
205 - 640 West Broadway,<br />
Vancouver<br />
1-888-816-5902<br />
MOTHERS AGAINST DRunK<br />
DRIVING<br />
Mission to stop impaired driving and<br />
support victims of this crime.<br />
www.madd.ca<br />
Western Chapter Services Manager<br />
866.900.6233<br />
NEIGHBORLINK - ABBoTSFoRD<br />
Non-denominational, non-profit Christian<br />
organization connecting church<br />
volunteers with neighbors in need<br />
through a network of churches/service<br />
agencies.<br />
604.864.4922<br />
RoyAL CANADIAN LEGIon<br />
Legion’s 1600 branches provide support<br />
to seniors & veterans including low-cost<br />
housing, health care and home support<br />
www.bcyuk.legion.ca<br />
ABBoTSFoRD<br />
2513 W. Railway St<br />
MISSIon<br />
32608 Fraser Cres<br />
SALVATIon ARMY<br />
South Main Thrift Store, Community and<br />
Family Ministries (Food Bank)<br />
www.careandshare.ca<br />
34081 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford<br />
604.852.9305<br />
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Wellington West Capital Inc.<br />
Windsor Square<br />
1959, 152nd Street, Suite 101<br />
Surrey, BC V4A 9E3<br />
Direct Line: 604.542.2824<br />
Toll Free: 1.877.542.2824<br />
Fax: 604.542.2843<br />
Email: channa@wellwest.ca<br />
www.shewfeltmcmillan.ca<br />
Wellington West Capital Inc. a member of CIPF.<br />
C3302<br />
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RESOURCES<br />
SPCA<br />
Non-profit organization dedicated to<br />
protecting and enhancing the quality of<br />
life for domestic, farm, and wild animals<br />
www.spca.bc.ca<br />
34312 Industrial Way, Abbotsford<br />
604.850.1584<br />
VolunTEER ABBoTSFoRD<br />
Committed to building a vibrant<br />
community by connecting people<br />
through meaningful involvement.<br />
www.abbotsfordspiritofbc.<br />
com604.850.7161<br />
voLunteer web<br />
Connects organizations looking<br />
for special event volunteers with<br />
people seeking short-term volunteer<br />
opportunities.<br />
www.volweb.ca<br />
866.486.5932 Help Line<br />
WELCOME WAGon<br />
Canada’s largest and most respected<br />
greeting service<br />
www.welcomewagon.ca<br />
866.856.8442<br />
See our ad on page 64<br />
Programs & <strong>Group</strong>s<br />
ABBoTSFoRD hoSPICE soCIETy<br />
Support and resource centre for people<br />
lving with a terminal illness or grieving<br />
the loss of someone significant.<br />
wwww.abbotsfordhospice.org<br />
33134 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.852.2456<br />
ABBoTSFoRD & DISTRICT CuRLIng Club<br />
www.abbycurlingclub.com<br />
2225 McMillan Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.859.9244<br />
ABBoTSFoRD Flying Club<br />
www.abbotsfordflyingclub.ca<br />
604.854.3670<br />
CoMMunITy SuPPoRT ProGRAM -<br />
MISSIon<br />
1 - 7327 Horne St, Mission<br />
604.826.4949<br />
CRISIS LINE - ABBoTSFoRD -<br />
MISSIon<br />
33179 Second Ave<br />
604.820.1166<br />
ToLL free 877.820.7444<br />
DIAL-A-DIETITIAN<br />
Food & Nutrition information from<br />
professional dietitians, 9-5 Mon.-Fri.,<br />
translation services in 130 languages.<br />
www.dialadietitian.org<br />
800.667.3438<br />
vALLEy ALERT LIFELINE -<br />
ABBoTSFoRD, MISSIon<br />
Providing peace of mind while enabling<br />
independent living in your own home<br />
www.bclifeline.com<br />
314 - 31935 S. Fraser Way,<br />
Abbotsford<br />
604.854.5991<br />
888.969.1818<br />
see our ad on page 18<br />
MISSIon GRAnITE CuRLIng Club<br />
www.missioncurling.ca<br />
7650 Grand St, Mission<br />
604.826.7444<br />
NEW HOPE<br />
Various support programs for newly<br />
bereaved widows and widowers<br />
www.newhope-grief.org<br />
RESOURCES<br />
Our members provide quality living options for today's seniors<br />
• We are an industry in B.C. that provides seniors with CHOICES<br />
• We provide today’s elderly with amazing OPPORTUNITIES<br />
• We provide SERVICES that allow independence and assistance with daily living<br />
• We offer COMFORT to ensure peace of mind to residents and families<br />
• We offer a better way of LIVING for seniors<br />
BCSLA is proud to offer a referral service to our<br />
member communities for seniors seeking to find the<br />
perfect private community to join.<br />
Visit www.bcsla.ca<br />
for more information<br />
or call 1-888-402-2722<br />
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RESOURCES<br />
MEnnonITE HISToRICAL SoCIETy<br />
oF BC<br />
Society working to collect and preserve<br />
historic records.<br />
www.mhsbc.com<br />
211 - 2825 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.853.6177<br />
MISSIon InDIAn FRIEnDSHIP<br />
CEnTRE<br />
33150A 1st Ave, Mission<br />
604.826.1281v<br />
TRAvEL ASSISTAnCE PRoGRAM<br />
Assists with travel costs when medical<br />
care is not available locally.<br />
866.661.2668<br />
unIon GoSPEL DRoP-In CEnTRE<br />
www.ugm.ca<br />
33071 north Railway, Mission<br />
604.826.1355<br />
Education<br />
ABBoTSFoRD LIBRARy<br />
www.fvrl.bc.ca<br />
33660 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford<br />
604.853.1753<br />
ABBoTSFoRD SEnIoR CEnTRE<br />
3106 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.853.7632<br />
BRADnER CoMMunITy HALL<br />
5305 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.856.8441<br />
CAnADIAn CoMMunITy CoLLEGE<br />
www.canadiancommunitycollege.ca<br />
200 - 2451 Clearbrook Rd,<br />
Abbotsford<br />
604.859.7814<br />
CLEARBRooK LIBRARy<br />
32320 George Ferguson Way,<br />
Abbotsford<br />
604.859.7814<br />
GRACE CoMMunITy CoLLEGE<br />
www.gracecommunitycollege.com<br />
109 - 30600 Progressive Way,<br />
Abbotsford<br />
604.556.3700<br />
HATzIC PRAIRIE CoMMunITy HALL<br />
3 - 10845 Farms Rd, Mission<br />
604.826.1071<br />
JuSTICE InSTITuTE oF BRITISH<br />
CoLuMBIA<br />
To enhance the quality of life for all by<br />
educating and training those who make<br />
communities safer.<br />
www.jibc.bc.ca<br />
34589 Delair Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.859.4141<br />
ST JoHn AMBuLAnCE<br />
To enable Canadians to improve<br />
their health, safety and quality of life<br />
by providing training and community<br />
service.<br />
www.sja.ca/bc<br />
5 - 2120 Paramount Cres, Abbotsford<br />
604.853.8700<br />
Library Services<br />
ABBoTSFoRD & REGIon<br />
LIBRARIES<br />
www.fvrl.bc.ca<br />
ABBoTSFoRD LIBRARy<br />
33660 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford<br />
604.853.1753<br />
CLEARBRooK LIBRARy<br />
32320 George Ferguson Way,<br />
Abbotsford<br />
604.859.7814<br />
RESOURCES<br />
consult with our pharmacist<br />
Susan Wong, B.Sc.Pharm<br />
Pharmacy Manager<br />
And ask about our health services:<br />
• In-store cholesterol screening<br />
• Surgical stocking fitting<br />
• Bone density clinics<br />
• Medication reviews<br />
• Diabetes management<br />
• Medication reminder packaging<br />
• Safe medication disposal<br />
• Diabetes sharp container disposal<br />
• Online pharmacist<br />
Also visit our Save-On-More kiosk to receive additional<br />
Save-On-More points or other offerings on your prescriptions.<br />
pricesmartfoods.ca<br />
Abbotsford Store:<br />
300 - 32700 South Fraser Way<br />
Phone 604-854-5318 • Fax 604-852-9058<br />
Pharmacy hours: Mon.to Sat. 8am - 10pm<br />
Sun. and Stat Holidays 10am - 6pm<br />
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RESOURCES<br />
MISSIon LIBRARy<br />
33247 2nd Ave, Mission<br />
604.826.6610<br />
LIBRARy HoME SERvICE -<br />
ABBoTSFoRD & MISSIon<br />
Provides home delivery of library<br />
materials to those unable to visit the<br />
library.<br />
888.668.4141<br />
ASKAWAY...<br />
Chat live online with a BC Librarian and<br />
get connected to info on almost any<br />
topic. Day or night. It’s free, fast and<br />
easy. Visit your library’s website or go to<br />
www.askaway.org<br />
Hours: Sun-Thur 10 am-10 pm<br />
Friday & Saturday 10 am-5 pm<br />
Transportation<br />
ABBoTSFoRD InternATIonAL<br />
AIRPoRT<br />
www.abbotsfordairport.ca<br />
30440 Liberator Ave, Abbotsford<br />
604.855.1001<br />
AIR CANADA<br />
Services for customers with disabilities.<br />
Identify special needs when booking.<br />
www.aircanada.ca www.flyjazz.ca<br />
888.247.2262<br />
If You Are . . .<br />
Moving<br />
Expecting a Baby<br />
Planning a Wedding<br />
Wagon offers part time career opportunities in your community<br />
Call Welcome Wagon Today!<br />
Call:1-866-627-6074<br />
Internet: www.welcomewagon.ca<br />
It’s absolutely FREE!<br />
BC FERRIES<br />
BC seniors (65+) travel free on most<br />
BC Ferries routes Monday to Thursday<br />
except holidays. Passenger fares only<br />
www.bcferries.com<br />
888.223.3779 Reservations<br />
BC HIGHWAYS ConDITIonS<br />
Automated phone service<br />
www.drivebc.ca<br />
800.550.4997<br />
BUS PASSES FOR SENIORS AND<br />
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES<br />
Benefits program providing affordable<br />
transportation on all BC transit systems<br />
for low-income senior citizens and<br />
persons who are disabled; information<br />
and application service<br />
866.866.0800<br />
Central Valley TRAnSIT<br />
1225 Riverside Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.854.3232<br />
GREYHounD CANADA<br />
www.greyhound.ca<br />
2033 Abbotsford Way, Abbotsford<br />
604.853.1691<br />
After Hours Passenger Information<br />
800.661.8747<br />
TRAVEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM<br />
Assists with travel costs when medical<br />
care is not available locally. TAP forms<br />
are only available from your family<br />
physician at the time the referral is<br />
made. 24/7 Automated application<br />
service.<br />
www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/mtapp/<br />
tap_patient.html<br />
800.661.2668<br />
Medical Travel Programs<br />
Min of Health, Medical Services Div.<br />
1515 Blanshard Street<br />
Victoria, BC V8W 3C8<br />
250.952.1587<br />
VIA RAIL<br />
Special services, promotions, discounts<br />
for seniors 60+<br />
888.842.7245<br />
voLunTEER DRIVERS in FRASER<br />
vALLEy<br />
Canadian Cancer Society<br />
If you are having Cancer treatment and<br />
don′t have access to transportation<br />
Abbotsford<br />
604.504.2361<br />
MISSIon<br />
604.814.2350<br />
WESTCoAST ExPRESS<br />
Connecting Mission to downtown<br />
Vancouver<br />
604.683.RAIL<br />
WESTJET AIRLINES LTD.<br />
www.westjet.com<br />
800.538.5696 Reservations<br />
877.929.8646 Arrival & Departure Info<br />
877.952.0100 TTY<br />
Support <strong>Group</strong>s & Self Help<br />
ABBoTSFoRD ADDICTIon Centre<br />
Centre dealing with alcohol and drug<br />
addiction<br />
604.850.5106<br />
Abuse CounSELLIng & SuPPoRT<br />
SERvICES<br />
604.859.7681<br />
AL-Anon / ALATEEN<br />
A fellowship for people whose lives have<br />
been affected by someone else’s drinking.<br />
See website for regular meetings.<br />
www.al-anon.alateen.org<br />
604.615.2911<br />
ALCOHOL & DRUG INFORMATIon &<br />
REFERRAL SERVICE<br />
Certified information and referral<br />
specialists respond to enquiries on all<br />
aspects of alcohol and drug use and<br />
misuse. Service provided 24/7.<br />
800.663.1441<br />
ALCOHOLICS AnonyMouS<br />
Support & information for individuals<br />
with alcohol related problems. 24 hour<br />
answer line.<br />
www.aacanada.com<br />
212 - 33850 Fern St, Abbotsford<br />
604.850.0811<br />
ALLERGY / ASTHMA INFORMATIon<br />
ASSOCIATIon<br />
Charity dedicated to helping allergic<br />
individuals and their families.<br />
www.aaia.ca<br />
877.500.2242<br />
ALS SOCIETY of BC<br />
To meet physical & emotional needs of<br />
those living with ALS & their caregivers.<br />
www.alsbc.ca<br />
800.708.3228<br />
RESOURCES<br />
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RESOURCES<br />
BC PARAPLEGIC ASSOCIATIon<br />
Assist people with spinal cord injuries<br />
and other physical disabilities.<br />
www.bcpara.org<br />
780 S.W. Marine Drive, Vancouver<br />
877.324.3611<br />
CHRonIC DISEASE SELF-<br />
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM<br />
Live a healthy life with chronic condition<br />
www.coag.uvic.ca/cdsmp<br />
866.902.3767<br />
CHRonIC PAIN ASSOC. of canADA<br />
Canada’s largest independent, not-forprofit<br />
charitable organization serving<br />
people affected by pain, thru education,<br />
information, support advocacy.<br />
www.chronicpaincanada.com<br />
COMPASSIonATE FRIENDs, THE<br />
Support group for parents who have<br />
experienced the death of a child, any<br />
age, any cause.<br />
www.abbotsfordcompassionatefriends.<br />
com<br />
604.857.0660 SHARON<br />
GAMBLERS anonymous - LoWER<br />
MAInLAnd<br />
Free confidential, individual and/or<br />
group counselling for problem gamblers<br />
and their families. Meeting held in<br />
Abbotsford as well as other locations in<br />
the Lower Mainland.<br />
www.vancouverga.com<br />
604.878.6535<br />
HEART & STROKE FounDATIon OF<br />
BC & YUKon<br />
Dedicated to prevention & relief of heart<br />
disease & stroke. Research, education<br />
www.heartandstroke.bc.ca<br />
866.432.7833<br />
PARKINSON soCIETy BC<br />
See website for area Self Help Support<br />
<strong>Group</strong>s<br />
www.parkinson.bc.ca<br />
800.668.3330<br />
NARCOTICS AnonyMouS<br />
Self-help, support and information<br />
for those recovering from a drug<br />
problem. See website for area meeting<br />
information<br />
www.bcrscna.bc.ca<br />
604.852.7713<br />
24 Hour Help Line 888.345.1341<br />
SmoKER’s HELPLIne<br />
www.quittintime.gov.bc.ca<br />
Quit Now By Phone<br />
877.455.2233<br />
Web Resources<br />
AGING WELL IN BC<br />
To access the report from the Seniors<br />
Advisory Council, go to<br />
www.hls.gov.bc.ca/seniors<br />
AIR QuALITy HEALTH InDEx<br />
New tool that measures air quality in<br />
your community, reports health risks.<br />
www.airhealthbc.ca<br />
CANADIAn senior yEARS<br />
A website specifically designed<br />
for Canadians over 50. The best<br />
information, articles, news and<br />
Canadian site links for seniors on the<br />
web today.<br />
www.senioryears.com<br />
CRIME prevention - helpful<br />
HINTS for senioRS<br />
www.vancouver.ca/police/<br />
crimeprevention/helpful.htm<br />
FRIENDSHIP FORCE<br />
INTERNATIonAL<br />
Travel club for those travelling to foreign<br />
countries. Members lodge with club<br />
members in foreign countries.<br />
www.thefriendshipforce.org<br />
FRASER Valley LIBRARIES<br />
ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS<br />
Web links to a library of information<br />
for seniors: Caregiver Network, Jobs,<br />
Gov’t.Services, Health, Recreation &<br />
Entertainment, and more...<br />
www.fvrl.bc.ca<br />
SenioRS CanADA<br />
Online resource for seniors. Contains<br />
information on finances, retirement,<br />
health, and travel and leisure.<br />
www.seniors.gc.ca<br />
Senior MATCH<br />
Enlarge your circle of friends, senior<br />
forums, chat and blogs.<br />
www.seniormatch.com<br />
SenioRS MEET<br />
Dating community for single seniors<br />
www.seniorsmeet.com<br />
Charities, Foundations<br />
canADIAn CAnCER soCIETy<br />
You can remember someone special with<br />
your gift..In Memory or In Honour<br />
www.cancer.ca/donate<br />
128-31935 South Fraser Way,<br />
Abbotsford<br />
800.403.8222<br />
vARIETy - the children’s<br />
CHARITy of bc<br />
Leave a Bequest in your Will to Variety<br />
& BC children who have special needs.<br />
www.varietybc.ca/legacy<br />
800.381.2040<br />
Health Facilities<br />
ABBoTSFoRD HEALTH Centre<br />
33786 George Ferguson Way,<br />
Abbotsford<br />
604.870.9925<br />
ABBoTSFoRD mental HEALTH<br />
Centre<br />
11 - 32700 George Ferguson Way,<br />
Abbotsford<br />
604.870.7800<br />
Alive Health Centre<br />
315 - 32900 South Fraser Way,<br />
Abbotsford<br />
604.854.6816<br />
CoMMunITy CARE ProGRAMS<br />
HEALTH Centres<br />
Services include: Home Care Nursing,<br />
Home Support, Rehabilitation Therapy<br />
Services, Health Services for<br />
Community <strong>Living</strong> & Long Term Care<br />
Menno Hospital<br />
32945 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.859.7631<br />
Mission Memorial Hospital<br />
7324 Hurd St, Mission<br />
604.826.6261<br />
ExTEnDED CARE FACILITIES<br />
Menno Hospital<br />
32945 MARSHALL Rd,<br />
ABBoTSFoRD<br />
604.859.7631<br />
RESOURCES<br />
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RESOURCES<br />
FRASER HEALTH AUThoRITy<br />
www.fraserhealth.ca<br />
100 - 2692 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.557.2970<br />
2179 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.557.2955<br />
102 - 34194 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.870.6000<br />
7324 Hurd St, Mission<br />
604.814.5268<br />
33234 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.557.2099<br />
33070 5th Ave, Mission<br />
604.814.5600<br />
Intermediate Care Centres<br />
BAKERvIEW HoME<br />
2745 Yukon Cres, Abbotsford<br />
604.859.5007<br />
Bevan LoDGE<br />
33386 Bevan Ave, Abbotsford<br />
604.850.5416<br />
Menno HoME<br />
2693 Braeside St, Abbotsford<br />
604.850.6627<br />
SunSET Manor<br />
31944 Sunrise Cres, Abbotsford<br />
604.854.1332<br />
Menno Hospital<br />
http://www.mbs-bc.org/mennoHospital.<br />
php<br />
32945 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.859.7631<br />
MISSIon MEMoRIAL HoSPITAL<br />
7324 Hurd St, Mission<br />
604.826.6261<br />
Safety Tips for the Older Driver<br />
In 2002, one in every eight Canadians<br />
was over the age of 65. Maintaining a<br />
driver’s license is an important issue<br />
of independence for older Canadians,<br />
especially to those who have driven for<br />
most of their life.<br />
On a per-person basis, mature drivers<br />
have less than the average number of<br />
collisions. But on a per-kilometre basis,<br />
the over-70 age group is involved in<br />
a disproportionately high number of<br />
collisions.<br />
The aging process brings changes that<br />
can affect the older driver’s ability to<br />
drive safely. These include: reduced<br />
vision, particularly at night; a decrease<br />
in depth perception; and movementlimiting<br />
disabilities such as arthritis<br />
and rheumatism which slow down<br />
response. The rate of aging varies for<br />
each individual, but it is important to<br />
recognize age-related changes and<br />
learn how to compensate for them.<br />
Vision, Hearing and Medication<br />
■ Have regular vision and hearing<br />
examinations.<br />
■ When traveling, always wear your<br />
eyeglasses or hearing aid.<br />
■ Give yourself time to adjust to new<br />
eyeglasses and have your glasses<br />
checked periodically.<br />
■ Use medication correctly, know how<br />
it could affect your driving and ensure<br />
you are free from harmful effects<br />
before driving. With some medicines,<br />
you may not be able to drive at all.<br />
Driving Tips<br />
■ Always wear your seat-belt.<br />
■ Keep your eyes moving and watch<br />
the entire traffic environment.<br />
■ Look for vehicles entering the<br />
road from curbs, driveways and<br />
businesses.<br />
■ Be alert for parked cars, pedestrians<br />
and cyclists.<br />
■ Use rearview and outside mirrors<br />
often.<br />
■ Check to the side several times<br />
before turning or merging.<br />
■ Never assume you can take the right<br />
of way, even if you know it should be<br />
yours.<br />
■ When unsure whether you should<br />
pass or change lanes, stay in your<br />
lane.<br />
■ Maintain a minimum three second<br />
following distance. Start your count<br />
when the car ahead passes a fixed<br />
road mark.<br />
■ When driving in the rain or in winter,<br />
reduce speed and increase following<br />
distance.<br />
■ Maintain space cushions to the sides<br />
and behind your car ■<br />
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Government<br />
Municipal<br />
ABBoTSFoRD, city of<br />
www.abbotsford.ca<br />
32315 S. Fraser Way 604.853.2281<br />
City Clerk 604.864.5506<br />
Bylaw Enforcement 604.864.5512<br />
Fire & Rescue 604.853.3566<br />
Police 604.859.5225<br />
Airport 604.855.1001<br />
Tourism 604.859.1721<br />
Library 604.853.1753<br />
Seniors’ Yearly Bus Pass<br />
Extension 43 866.866.0800<br />
Central Valley Transit 604.854.3232<br />
Community Centre 604.853.4221<br />
MISSIon, DISTRICT of<br />
www.mission.ca<br />
8645 Stave Lake St. 604.820.3700<br />
Fire & Rescue 604.820.3793<br />
RCMP 604.826.7161<br />
Parks & Recreation 604.820.5350<br />
Library 604.826.6610<br />
Central Valley Transit 604.854.3232<br />
ABBoTSFoRD Senior Centre<br />
3106 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.853.7632<br />
ABBoTSFoRD SenioRS<br />
ASSoCIATIon Drop-In Centre<br />
Provides facilities and activities for<br />
seniors such as carpet bowling,<br />
dancing, billiards and card games.<br />
www.abbotsfordseniorsassoc.com<br />
Drop-In Centre<br />
2631 Cyril St, Abbotsford<br />
MAIn HALL<br />
33889 Essendene Ave, Abbotsford<br />
604.853.4014<br />
BRADnER CoMMunITy HALL<br />
5305 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.856.8441<br />
HATzIC PRAIRIE CoMMunITy HALL<br />
3 - 10845 Farms Rd, Mission<br />
604.826.1071<br />
MATSqui CoMMunITy HALL<br />
www.matsquihall.com<br />
33676 St. Olaf Ave, Abbotsford<br />
604.826.7613<br />
MISSIon LEISuRE Centre<br />
Facilities include a pool, fitness studio,<br />
and multi-purpose rooms<br />
www.mission.ca<br />
7650 Grand St, Mission<br />
604.820.5350<br />
Menno HoSPITAL<br />
32945 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford<br />
604.859.7631<br />
MISSIon MEMoRIAL HoSPITAL<br />
7324 Hurd St, Mission<br />
604.826.6261<br />
Provincial<br />
ADDRESS CHANGE<br />
For moves within BC, use this website<br />
to electronically send change of address<br />
info to various provincial government<br />
programs and/or offices<br />
www.addresschange.gov.bc.ca<br />
866.775.0011<br />
Air Quality Health Index<br />
New tool that measures air quality in<br />
your community, reports health risks.<br />
www.airhealthbc.ca<br />
BC HIGHWAYS ConDITIonS<br />
Automated phone service.<br />
www.drivebc.ca<br />
800.550.4997<br />
HEALTH & SENIORS’ info line<br />
Seniors are able to speak with a real<br />
person to answer questions on health<br />
programs & services as well as a broad<br />
range of other gov’t services for seniors.<br />
Staff on this “one-stop shopping” line<br />
also help people fill out forms and<br />
provide direct contact to other agencies.<br />
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.<br />
www.hls.gov.bc.ca/seniors<br />
800.465.4911<br />
HEALTHLINK BC<br />
Speak with a nurse about your<br />
symptoms, consult with a pharmacist<br />
about your medication questions 24/7.<br />
Translation services available.<br />
www.healthlinkbc.ca<br />
Dial 8-1-1<br />
Hearing-impaired: Dial 7-1-1<br />
LIvESMART bc<br />
Help British Columbians make better<br />
energy choices.<br />
www.livesmartbc.ca<br />
800.663.7867<br />
Hon. Randy Hawes<br />
Member of the Legislative Assembly<br />
Abbotsford - Mission<br />
Mission:<br />
33058 First Avenue<br />
Mission, V2V 1G3<br />
Phone: 604-820-6203<br />
Fax: 604-820-6211<br />
GAMBLING SUPPORT SERVICES<br />
Free confidential, individual and/or<br />
group counselling for problem gamblers<br />
and their families.<br />
Problem Gambling Help Line<br />
888.795.6111<br />
MEDICAL SERVICES PLAN<br />
Health Insurance BC is the new name<br />
for the administrative operations of the<br />
Medical Services Plan and PharmaCare,<br />
including Fair PharmaCare.<br />
www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp<br />
800.663.7100 (Automated Service)<br />
Abbotsford:<br />
#560-3033 Immel Street<br />
Abbotsford, V2S 6S2<br />
Phone: 604-852-8507<br />
Fax: 604-852-8547<br />
Visit Randy at : www.randyhawesmla.bc.ca<br />
govERNmENT<br />
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govERNmENT<br />
MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE<br />
ASSEMBLY<br />
Michael de Jong — MLA<br />
Abbotsford West<br />
www.mikedejongmla.bc.ca<br />
604.870.5486<br />
see our ad on page 72<br />
RANDY HAWES — MLA<br />
Abbotsford -Misson<br />
www.mikedejongmla.bc.ca<br />
604-852-8507 Abbotsford)<br />
604-820-6203 (Mission)<br />
see our ad on page 71<br />
John Van DonGEn — MLA<br />
Abbotsford South<br />
www.johnvandongenmla.bc.ca<br />
604.870.5945<br />
see our ad on page 72<br />
OMBUDSMAN<br />
BC’s Independent Voice for Fairness<br />
www.ombudsman.bc.ca<br />
800.567.3247<br />
PHARMACARE<br />
Subsidizes eligible prescription drugs<br />
and designated medical supplies.<br />
www.health.gov.bc.ca/pharme<br />
800.663.7100<br />
SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY<br />
General info on the province’s breast<br />
screening program for women over 40.<br />
www.smpbc.ca<br />
32900 Marshall Road, Abbotsford<br />
604.851.4750<br />
Book your screening<br />
800.663.9203<br />
SenioRS’ SuPPLEMEnt ProGRAM<br />
Ministry of Employment & Income<br />
Assistance<br />
877.815.2363 Ext. 4<br />
service bc<br />
Basic information on gov’t. programs,<br />
toll free transfers to provincial offices.<br />
www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca<br />
800.663.7867<br />
TOURISM BRITISH COLUMBIA<br />
www.hellobc.com<br />
800.435.5622<br />
VITAL STATISTICS AGENCY<br />
Birth, Death & Marriage Certificate,<br />
Marriage Licenses, Name Changes,<br />
Wills, Registry Information.<br />
www.vs.gov.bc.ca<br />
250 - 605 Robson Street<br />
Order by Credit Card<br />
888.876.1633<br />
Representing you in Victoria<br />
Michael de Jong<br />
MLA<br />
Abbotsford West<br />
604-870-5486<br />
mike.dejong.mla@leg.bc.ca<br />
www.mikedejongmla.bc.ca<br />
John van Dongen<br />
MLA<br />
Abbotsford South<br />
604-870-5945<br />
john.vandongen.mla@leg.bc.ca<br />
www.johnvandongenmla.bc.ca<br />
Federal<br />
ABORIGINAL BUSINESS CANADA<br />
INDIAN & NORTHERN AFFAIRS<br />
www.ainc-inac.gc.ca<br />
600-1138 Melville Street<br />
Vancouver, BC V6E 4S3<br />
604.775.7114<br />
ACCESS to travEL<br />
Provides information on travelling within<br />
Canada for people with disabilities.<br />
www.accesstotravel.gc.ca<br />
800.926.9105<br />
ASSISTED <strong>Living</strong> ProGRAM<br />
Assists First Nation members who have<br />
functional limitations due to age, or a<br />
disability.<br />
877.985.3999<br />
CANADA BORDER SERVICES<br />
General border services info;<br />
for in-depth information, speak to an<br />
agent 8 am – 4 pm Mon-Fri.;<br />
24 hour information line.<br />
www.cbsa.gc.ca<br />
800.461.9999<br />
CANADA MORTGAGE & HouSING<br />
CORPORATIon<br />
Home Adaptations for Senior’s<br />
Independence (HASI program) grants<br />
(forgivable loan) for homeowners or<br />
landlords, income qualifications.<br />
www.cmhc.ca<br />
200-1111 W. Georgia Street,<br />
Vancouver V6E 4S4<br />
800.639.3938<br />
CANADIAN HERITAGE<br />
National policies & programs: promote<br />
Canadian content, foster cultural<br />
participation, active citizenship &<br />
participation in civic life, and strengthen<br />
connections among Canadians.<br />
www.pch.gc.ca<br />
400 - 300 W. Georgia St, Vancouver<br />
CanADIAn RETIREMEnt IncoME<br />
CALCuLATor<br />
Calculator developed by the Canadian<br />
Government to determine an estimate<br />
for retirement.<br />
https://srv111.services.gc.ca<br />
CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATIon<br />
www.cic.gc.ca<br />
888.242.2100<br />
GST CREDIT SERVICE<br />
The GST/HST credit is a tax-free<br />
quarterly payment that helps individuals<br />
and families with low and modest<br />
incomes offset all or part of the GST<br />
that they pay.<br />
www.cra-arc.gc.ca<br />
800.959.1953<br />
GuARAnteed IncoME<br />
SuPPLEMEnt<br />
The Guaranteed Income Supplement<br />
provides additional income to senior<br />
citizens with low-income.<br />
800.277.9914<br />
HoME ADAPTATIons For SenioRS’<br />
InDEPEnDAnCE<br />
Provides funding to homeowners and<br />
landlords to make home adaptations.<br />
ToLL FREE 800.668.2642<br />
INCOME SECURITY PROGRAMS<br />
Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security,<br />
Guaranteed Income Supplement<br />
www.servicecanada.gc.ca<br />
800.277.9914<br />
govERNmENT<br />
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GOvERNmENT<br />
MEMBERS oF PARLIAMEnT<br />
ED FAST MP<br />
ABBoTSFoRD<br />
www.edfast.ca<br />
205 - 2825 Clearbrook Rd,<br />
Abbotsford<br />
604.557.7888<br />
RAnDy KAMP MP<br />
Mission / Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows<br />
www.randykamp.com<br />
22720 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge<br />
604.466.2761<br />
oPPoRTunITIES FunD FoR<br />
PERSonS WITH DISABILITIES<br />
Provides funds for projects that<br />
assist people with disabilities finding<br />
employment or becoming selfemployed.<br />
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/<br />
goc/opportunities_fund.shtml<br />
PARKS CAnADA<br />
Works to protect Canada’s natural and<br />
cultural heritage.<br />
www.pc.gc.ca<br />
888.773.8888<br />
PASSPoRT CAnADA<br />
Application forms: Passport offices,<br />
Service Canada, Internet<br />
www.ppt.gc.ca<br />
800.567.6868<br />
PuBLIC HEALTH AGEnCy oF<br />
CAnADA<br />
Online resource with information<br />
directed towards seniors health issues.<br />
www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/sh-sa-eng.php<br />
SERvICE CAnADA<br />
Full service centres offering a mix of<br />
information and transactional services.<br />
www.servicecanada.gc.ca<br />
Info on gov’t. services and programs<br />
800.622.6232<br />
TRAvEL (InTERnATIonAL)<br />
FoREIGn AFFAIRS &<br />
InTERnATIonAL TRADE<br />
Provides consular emergency services<br />
and travel information for Canadians<br />
travelling abroad.<br />
www.voyage.gc.ca<br />
800.267.6788<br />
WEATHER InFoRMATIon<br />
Recorded weather information and area<br />
forecast<br />
www.weatheroffice.gc.ca<br />
604.556.3146 ABBoTSFoRD<br />
WEATHER onE-on-onE<br />
Telephone consultation service with an<br />
Environment Canada meteorologist<br />
$2.99/minute<br />
www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca<br />
900.565.5555<br />
Police: 911 Ambulance: 911<br />
Fire: 911 Healthlink BC: 811<br />
Doctor:<br />
Pharmacy:<br />
Emergency Contact:<br />
Important<br />
Contacts<br />
PERSonS WITH DISABILITIES<br />
onLInE<br />
Provides services and information for<br />
people with disabilities.<br />
http://pwd-online.ca<br />
vETERAnS SERvICES<br />
Information related to services provided<br />
to Veterans of the Canadian Forces.<br />
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/<br />
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OLD AGE SECURITY &<br />
PENSION CHEQUE DATES<br />
2009<br />
2010<br />
Oct. 28<br />
Nov. 26<br />
Dec. 22<br />
Jan. 27<br />
Feb. 24<br />
Mar. 29<br />
Apr. 28<br />
May 27<br />
Jun. 28<br />
Jul. 28<br />
Aug. 27<br />
Sep. 28<br />
Oct. 27<br />
Nov. 26<br />
Dec. 22<br />
INFORMATION<br />
ON PAYMENTS<br />
Old Age Security & Canada Pension<br />
Plan payments are automatically<br />
deposited in Canada and the United<br />
States on the dates to the left.<br />
If you have not requested payment<br />
by automatic deposit, your payment<br />
will arrive at your home address by<br />
mail during the last three business<br />
days of each month.<br />
CARPET CARE AND CLEANING<br />
Citrus-O Carpet Care 63<br />
COMMuNITY SERVICES<br />
Abbotsford Community Services 49<br />
COMMuNITY WELCOME<br />
Welcome Wagon 64<br />
DENTAL, DENTAL HYGIENE &<br />
DENTuRISTS<br />
Advanced Denture & Implant Centres 11<br />
Dental Hygiene Office 35<br />
Fraser Denture Clinic 31<br />
Markus Fischer Denture Clinic 33<br />
EMERGENCY MONITORING<br />
Valley Alert LIFELINE 18<br />
EYE CARE AND OPTICAL<br />
Costco 32<br />
Gladwin Optical 55<br />
Mission Eye Clinic 13<br />
Visions One Hour Optical 5<br />
FINANCIAL PLANNING<br />
Edward Jones: Linda Spletzer 43<br />
Advertiser<br />
Index<br />
Valley-Wide Financial Outside Back Cover<br />
Wellington West Capital 58<br />
FuNERAL AND MEMORIAL<br />
Remco Memorials 57<br />
Memorial Society of BC 61<br />
Wiebe & Jeske 39<br />
GAMBLING / ENTERTAINMENT<br />
Chances Boardwalk 47<br />
GOVERNMENT<br />
Michael de Jong, MLA 72<br />
Hon. Randy Hawes, MLA 71<br />
John van Dongen, MLA 72<br />
GROCERIES<br />
Canada Safeway Abbotsford 50<br />
Canada Safeway Mission 34<br />
Costco 32<br />
PriceSmart Foods 62<br />
HEALTH<br />
Heart & Stroke Foundation 59<br />
HEARING CENTRES<br />
Costco 32<br />
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Advertiser Index Continued<br />
HOME CARE<br />
House Calls Nursing 6<br />
We Care Home Health Services 8<br />
HOME CLEANING<br />
Molly Maid 53<br />
INSuRANCE<br />
AC&D Insurance Services 20<br />
Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies 22<br />
LEGAL<br />
Cascade Law Corporation 42<br />
Plenert Law Firm 45<br />
MEALS<br />
PHARMACIES<br />
Canada Safeway Clearbrook 50<br />
Canada Safeway Mission 34<br />
Costco 32<br />
McCallum Pharmacy 15<br />
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy 29<br />
Medical Tower Drugs 37<br />
Pharmasave 7<br />
PriceSmart Foods 62<br />
RECREATION & WELLNESS<br />
Abbotsford Recreation Centre 49<br />
Mission Leisure Centre 9<br />
REHABILITATION CLINICS<br />
Glenn Mountain Rehab. Centre 44<br />
the ins & outs<br />
of mobility<br />
Whether your journey takes you indoors<br />
or out, experience what life has to offer<br />
with scooters, lift chairs and power chairs<br />
from Eclipse Medical.<br />
Spend more time enjoying the things<br />
you love and less time worrying<br />
about how you’ll get there.<br />
Elite Meals and Catering<br />
Inside Front Cover<br />
SENIORS HOuSING<br />
MEDICAL & MOBILITY EquIPMENT<br />
A1 WheelChairs Unlimited Supply 12<br />
MediChair<br />
Inside Back Cover<br />
The Rehab Shop 30<br />
MEDICAL CLINICS<br />
McCallum Clinic 15<br />
NOTARY PuBLIC<br />
G. J. MacDonald Notary Public 23<br />
BC Seniors <strong>Living</strong> Association 60<br />
Carrington House Residence/Suites 26<br />
The Cedars 24<br />
Cheam Village 41<br />
Garden Park Tower 36<br />
Hallmark Communities 25<br />
Menno Place Housing 27<br />
Mission Association for Senior Housing 24<br />
Valley Care Retirement Homes 40-41<br />
TRANSPORTATION & ASSISTANCE<br />
Driving Miss Daisy 68<br />
102 -2633 Ware Street, Abbotsford<br />
www.medichair.com (604) 852-3191 • 1-800-330-3988<br />
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