Seniors
Contact: Contact: Jose Mendoza, 604-879-8208 ext. 107, email unless otherwise noted. Please see each activity listing.
Registration: You can register for classes or events in person at our Front Desk or by phone at 604-879-8208, or by email. Please note that an MPNH membership is required to participate in programs unless otherwise noted. To download an application form click here. For information about membership please see the programs page.
Our award-winning Seniors Program (we were awarded a Spirit Award by the United Way of the Lower Mainland for our ground-breaking mentoring project for senior immigrants) is a thriving, vibrant part of the MPNH family. The goal of the MPNH Seniors Program is to promote health and wellness, build supportive social relationships and create cross-cultural understanding and harmony by providing a variety of organized activities for seniors from our diverse neighbourhood. Our programs offer seniors opportunities to socialize, learn new skills, access useful information and enjoy social and emotional peer support. All activities are inclusive and designed for cross-cultural sharing and interaction, and include “fun and fitness” dance classes, mah jong, knitting, Conversational English, mentoring opportunities, group outings, and more.
Regular Events and Activities
New!
Seniors Supper Club
Date: Third Thursday of every month starting Feb. 17
Time: 4-6 pm
Cost: $4.50/person
Enjoy socializing with fellow seniors over a nutritious dinner and a variety of interactive recreational activities. Advance registration required.
Seniors Lunch
Date: Tuesdays
Time: noon
Cost: $3.50
Every Tuesday, enjoy the company of other seniors and a nutritious lunch of soup, salad, roll, fruit and dessert or chef’s surprise!
Conversational English Drop-In
Date: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 2:30-4 pm
Contact: 604-879-8208
This informal chat group provides an opportunity to practice new English skills, get help with pronunciation and grammar, discuss suggestions for answering the telephone, asking for directions or other assistance and other daily language needs. English speaking volunteers are needed as mentors.
English Classes/Programs for New
Immigrant Seniors
Date/Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-3 pm;
Wednesdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Cost: Free for eligible seniors
Contact: Jose Mendoza/Angela Paiyizi 604-879-8208 ext. 107, jmendoza@mpnh.org; apayizi@mpnh.org
Basic English language course and recreational programming tailored to the daily settlement and adaptation needs of newly-arrived immigrant seniors. Registration required. Offered in partnership with the Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS). Funding provided by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development.
Mandarin For Beginners
Date: Fridays (starting in April)
Time: 10 am-12 pm
Cost: Free for members; $2 for non-members (some materials extra)
Contact: Angela Paiyizi 604-879-8208 ext. 107,apayizi@mpnh.org
Interactive introduction to the Mandarin language covering pronunciation tips and basic words and phrases.
Mah Jong Drop-InDate: Fridays
Time: 10-11:45 am
More fun from 1-3:30 pm
Join us for Mah Jong, a traditional Chinese game which involves skill, strategy and calculation as well as a certain degree of luck. Players range from novices to experts. Everyone is welcome.
Step Out Outings
Registration required
Various outings — call for information
Looking for something fun and educational to do? Take a trip with us! We organize bus trips periodically throughout the year to points of interest.
Armchair Fitness Drop-In
Date: Mondays
Time: 1-2 pm
Safe, seated aerobic routines that contribute to increased stamina, muscle
tone, flexibility, coordination and a sense of well-being. Drop-ins welcome
but priority given to regular participants.
Recreational Line Dancing
Date: Mondays
Time: 2-3:30 pm
Cost: Free for members; $2 for non-members
Have fun and improve balance, flexibility and coordination with our energetic line dancing group. Class is currently full; call for further information.
Date: Fridays
Time: 1-3 pm
Cost: Free for members; $2 for non-members
Join our energetic seniors group in a lively dance session which provides an excellent workout and multicultural socialization. Class is currently full; call for further information.
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 1-2:30 pm
Cost: $1-$3 per session for materials
Contact: Angela Paiyizi 604-879-8208 ext. 107 email
Discover your artistic skills while having fun creating interesting crafts from different cultures.
Chinese Calligraphy
Date: Mondays
Time: 10 am-12 pm
Cost: $1 per session (materials extra)
Registration required
Contact: Angela Paiyizi 604-879-8208 ext. 107
Learn about and practice this beautiful ancient art form. Instruction in
Mandarin and English. Offered partnership with the Senior Chinese Society
of Vancouver.
Seniors Days at Kingsgate Mall
Date: Last Thursday of every month
Time: 1-3 pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Jose Mendoza 604-879-8208 ext. 107 email
Special fun and informative activities for seniors at our vibrant neighbourhood shopping centre. Organized in partnership with the Kingsgate Mall, Collingwood Community Policing Centre, Mount Pleasant Lions Club and other community organizations.
Lifelong Learning Speakers Series
Date: First and Third Wednesday of each month
Time: 10:30 am
Cost: Free
Venue: Mount Pleasant
Library, #1 Kingsway
Contact: Jose Mendoza /Angela Paiyizi 604-879-8208 ext. 107
Informative and educational series of workshops and presentations on various topics of relevance to seniors. See posters for details. Presented in partnership with the Vancouver Public Library – Mount Pleasant Branch and various seniors-serving organizations.
Special Events and Celebrations
Contact: Jose Mendoza email/Angela Paiyizi 604-879-8208 ext. 107
See the Senior's Program Calendar for all the events this month.