City-Wide Programs & Services

City-Wide Seniors Services
Programs and services for those 55+ years are offered at eight community facilities, including the Seniors Centre at the Minoru Centre for Active Living.

The Registered Visits currently offered are:

• Woodworking
• Billiards

3 Ways to Register

• Online: Select a blue button below
• Phone: Registration Call Centre at 604-276-4300, Monday-Friday, 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

Register for 55+ Activities
REGISTERED VISITS - MINORU CENTRE FOR ACTIVE LIVING - 55+

Community Centres
Visit a community centre page below for specific programming details.

• Cambie Community Centre
• City Centre Community Centre
• Hamilton Community Centre
• Seniors Centre at Minoru Centre for Active Living
• South Arm Community Centre
• Steveston Community Centre
• Thompson Community Centre
• West Richmond Community Centre

Facility Staff
Seniors Wellness Coordinator: Tanya Fitzpatrick
Community Social Development
Phone: 604-238-8460
Email: tanya.fitzpatrick@richmond.ca

Wellness Clinics and Holistic Health Services
Suspended until further notice
Retired volunteer nurses are available to take blood pressure and to discuss medications and any other health concerns, all at no cost. Therapeutic touch, reflexology and Reiki sessions are available. Find service and contact details in the Wellness Rack Card below. 

 Wellness Rack Card

Community Leisure Transportation (CLT)
Suspended until further notice
This 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
Suspended until further notice
The Shopping Bus provides service during the week to:

• Lansdowne Mall (Mondays)
• Walmart Garden City (Mondays)
• Seafair Centre (Thursdays)

This service is $2.00 round trip. Bus storage is limited, so only purchases that can be carried are accepted. Call 604-233-6225 for schedules and more information.

Seniors Events
Annual events include:

• National Seniors Day and the Positive Aging Campaign (Oct 1)
• Seniors Week (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.

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