Seniors Activities

The City and partners are proud to offer high-quality and social programs and services for those 55+ years at eight community facilities, including the Seniors Centre at the Minoru Centre for Active Living.

Program Guide

Review the 55+ Summer program guide and then register!

55+ Program Guide - Summer

There are still many Spring programs available for registration.

55+ Program Guide - Spring

3 Ways to Register

• Select the Browse & Register button
• 604-276-4300, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm
• In-person at any parks, recreation or cultural facility. Note: Debit, cheque and cash are also accepted when registering in person

Browse & Register

Seniors Facility Passes & Schedules

Passes are available for individuals 55+ years old and to spouses less than 55 years old for one year from date of purchase.

• Annual Pass Fees - $15 per facility; $36 Minoru Centre for Active Living
• Drop-In per visit - $4.30 per facility

Visit the Schedules page for the current schedules.

Community Centres

Select a community centre below for specific seniors programming details.

Cambie Community Centre 12800 Cambie Rd

City Centre Community Centre 5900 Minoru Blvd

Hamilton Community Centre 5140 Smith St.

Minoru Centre for Active Living 7191 Granville Ave

South Arm Community Centre 8880 Williams Rd

Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton St

Thompson Community Centre 5151 Granville Ave

West Richmond Community Centre 9180 No. Rd

Seniors Events & Initiatives

• National Seniors Day - Oct 1
• Positive Aging Campaign - Oct 1-7
• Seniors Week - early June
• Activate! Wellness Fair - bi-annual in odd years

View the Calendar of Events for upcoming events for all ages and activities happening in Richmond.

Staff
Seniors Wellness Coordinator: Tanya Fitzpatrick
604-238-8460
tanya.fitzpatrick@richmond.ca

Community Leisure Transportation Coordinator: Paul Liu
604-238-8456
paul.liu@richmond.ca

Community Leisure Transportation (CLT)

This important service ensures youth, seniors, persons with disabilities and all other Richmond residents have transportation to community programs, services and special events. CLT is an affordable transportation option for community organizations and offers a fleet of buses that can accommodate 16 to 22 passengers.

Shopping Bus Service

This service is offered on Mondays and Thursdays to:

• Seafair Centre (Line 1)
• Lansdowne Mall (Line 2)
• Walmart Garden City (Line 2)
  

This service is $2 round trip. Bus storage is limited, so only purchases that can be carried are accepted. Refer to the Shopping Bus Schedule or call 604-238-8450 for more information.

Out Trips

The City of Richmond, in partnership with Community Associations, offers out trips to improve the quality of life for seniors, and encourages social engagement and community connections. Visit www.richmond.ca/register for more information.

Program, Service & Support Clinics

Clinics offer in-person information for those 55+ years that live in Richmond. Services might include:

• Blood pressure checks with current or retired nurses
• Blood glucose and blood cholesterol checks, medication reviews and consultations with local pharmacies
• Booths hosted by local community organizations that support seniors

Call each centre directly to find out what is being offered at each individual facility.
Blood Pressure & Glucose Test Clinics

Multilingual Seniors Guides
View the BC Seniors' Guides online or pick up a copy from the Seniors Coordinator at any community centre. Electronic versions of the guide in Punjabi, Chinese and French are also available online.

Seniors Information & Referral at Richmond Caring Place

This free service, offered in partnership between Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives, Vancouver Coastal Health and the City of Richmond, provides a vital link between seniors and eligible services and benefits. Trained senior volunteers assist other seniors in completing forms and by making referrals to services and programs available in the community. Information & Referral (I & R) Counsellors can assist with:

BC Medical Plan Long-Term Care Fair Pharmacare Guaranteed Income Supplement Old Age Pension Canada Pension Plan

SAFER Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters Grocery shopping services Citizenship Senior peer counselling programs and more.

Appointment required
Mon-Fri: 9:00am-4:00pm
Phone: 604-279-7020
Email: info@rcrg.org
#190-7000 Minoru Boulevard,
Richmond, BC