Serving our Community Since 1983

Group of elderly people enjoying activities and socializing, including holding flowers and dolls, smiling, and interacting indoors.

Experience the heartwarming community at our Centre! Join us for laughter, engaging activities, and connections that make each day special. From fitness classes to social events, discover a welcoming space where friendships thrive. Celebrate the golden years with us and create meaningful memories. Come, embrace the joy of vibrant living at the South Granville Seniors Centre.

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Upcoming Events

Get a comprehensive ear test with the people of the Ears To You for free. Come to the Centre and reserve your spot now! Spaces are limited.
Event Details
Date: Friday, August 1st
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
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Learn how to stay safe and ready during emergencies like earthquakes or power outages. This workshop will cover basic planning tips, how to build a supply kit, and where to find reliable information. A FREE booklet will be provided with the presentation.
Event Details
Date: Friday, August 1st
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $3 General Donation or Free with Lunch
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Professor Graeme Koelwyn (From UBC and SFU) is studying the effects of exercise on healthy aging. You, as a healthy older adult, can serve as a comparison group to our patient group of sepsis survivors. Join this informative table and learn more about this study and how you can be a part of it.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, August 5
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: Free
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Enjoy a relaxing afternoon outdoors with good company, fresh air, and delicious snacks. Bring your sunhat and join us for games, Zumba, laughter, and a bit of summer fun in the park!
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, August 6
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cost: Free for members ONLY
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Join us for a fun-filled outing to Grandview Lanes! Whether you’re a seasoned bowler or just trying it out, it’s a great chance to socialize, stay active, and enjoy a few laughs along the way.
Event Details
Date: Friday, August 8
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Cost: $20 for members / $25 for non-members
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Step back in time with us on a scenic outing to historic Fort Langley. Explore charming shops, enjoy local treats, and discover the rich history of this beloved village. Bring comfortable shoes for lots of walking!
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, August 12
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Cost: $20 for members / $30 for non-members
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Discover how vitamins and supplements can support your health as you age. This informative session will cover common supplements, their benefits, and how to use them safely.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, August 12
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
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This is Session No. 3 of a monthly program. Group sessions are complimented by one-to-one sessions available on Wednesdays during the rest of the month. Our bilingual instructor, Naty, is able to provided the session in both Spanish and English.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, August 13
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cost: Free with Wednesday lunch or $5 for members / $10 for non-members
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UBC is studying how aging looks in different countries. Would you like to be part of this major study, come to informational table where they can answer your questions about aging as well as getting free goodies that they will bring.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 14
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: Free
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Susan will share her journey through grief and loss after the death last year of her husband, Ross. Bring your journals and your pens! After the reading she will do a writing exercise with us.
Susan Alexander’s poems have appeared in Canadian and international anthologies and literary magazines, such as The Southern Review, Pangyrus, Arc and Grain. Her most recent publication is Berberitzen with Raven Chapbooks (2024). She is the author of two full collections, Nothing You Can Carry (2020) and The Dance Floor Tilts (2017) with Thistledown Press. Her poetry has won multiple awards, including the 2022 Vancouver’s City Poem Price. Sha has hosted poetry readings and panels for the federation of BC Writers and Victoria’s Festival of Writers. Susan lives on Nexwlelexm/Bowen Island, the traditional and unceded territory of the Squamish people.
Event Details
Date: Friday, August 15
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $3 General Donation, Free with Lunch
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The LHWL is currently running a study which examines older adults' preparedness for coping with extreme heat (i.e., COPE). As part of the study, they are conducting community information sessions to disseminate knowledge pertaining to heat risk, coping strategies and resources, as well as information on participating in our COPE study. Also, we will be providing the basics to craft your own summer heat kit to put to good use what you will learn FOR FREE!
Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 21
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $3 General Donation, Free with Lunch
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We invite you to our annual Community Summer BBQ. Get to experience the SGSC and the community in this exciting outdoor event. We will also have a mini garage sale where you might be able to find your new treasure. Come and join us in that day of fun activities and tasty food.
Food is served from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Event Details
Date: Friday, August 22
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $15 for members / $20 for non-members
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Join us for a refreshing day surrounded by nature at beautiful Belcarra National Park. Enjoy peaceful forest trails, ocean views, and a relaxing picnic in one of the region’s most scenic spots.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 28
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $28 for members / $35 for non-members
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Senior woman at a bake sale table with assorted baked goods at South Granville Seniors Centre.

Senior woman wearing floral hat and mask holding a bingo card seated outdoors.

Volunteers preparing food in a kitchen, wearing gloves and masks, assembling plates with sandwiches and salad.

Three people sitting outdoors at a table with art supplies, holding painted egg cartons. One person is wearing a mask and a sun hat. Other individuals are visible in the background participating in an art activity.

A group of people standing outside a traditional Asian-style building, listening to a person speaking and gesturing towards a garden.

Two women posing together on a wooden deck with trees in the background, wearing casual summer clothing and face masks under their chins.

A group of elderly people seated around tables with red and white checkered tablecloths, enjoying a meal in a dining room setting. They are smiling and appear to be having a gathering or celebration. There are paintings on the walls and glasses of dr

A man with white hair at a table decorated for Christmas, smiling, with a pen in hand. Behind him, a woman with gray hair and a mask, and other diners are visible in a festive setting with red and heart-themed decorations.

Elderly woman standing on a sidewalk in front of the Granville Island sign under an elevated railway, with cars on the street and buildings in the background on a sunny day.

An elderly woman smiling while peeling potatoes in a kitchen, wearing an orange shirt and a white apron with the text 'Central Perk'.

A group of ten people sitting on chairs outdoors under large trees, wearing masks, some with drinks, and two individuals standing behind them, also wearing masks. The scene appears to be a casual gathering or event in a park or backyard.

A family celebrating a birthday outdoors with children holding decorated homemade cakes.

A group of five musicians wearing red vests and white shirts playing jazz instruments outdoors under a white canopy, including a trumpet, trombone, double bass, saxophone, and drums, on a grassy field with trees and parked cars in the background.

Children and adults sitting at a table outdoors under trees, engaging in arts and crafts activities like painting, with bottles of water, candy, and craft supplies on the table.

Plant sale. people buying plants from tables set-up outside SGSC

Group of elderly women and a few middle-aged women gathered around a picnic table outdoors under a blue canopy for a social gathering or celebration, with trees and cars in the background.

A group of people walking on a sidewalk under a blue signpost with multiple directional signs pointing to local businesses and attractions in an urban setting with trees and buildings.

An elderly woman with white hair, glasses, and a pearl necklace, smiling while drawing with colored pencils at a table covered with a teal tablecloth. She has a box of Crayola colored pencils and pink glue near her. A younger woman with dark hair is

Volunteer Testimonials

- Zahrah, Volunteer Receptionist

“I think this is easily one of the best places I’ve ever volunteered at. If you want to be surrounded by a wonderful team and do work that feels rewarding, this is the perfect opportunity! Everybody is friendly and happy to answer any questions I have, and I admire how well [the staff] interact[s] with members”
— Sharon, Volunteer, and Previous Board Member

“In 12 years I've met and worked with a number of staff - all very committed to seniors and nonprofits. My favourite volunteer position at the South Granville Seniors Centre has been writing a column for the monthly newsletter. My column is called Did You Know and I'm given latitude to write what I please. I would encourage folks to think about what brings them joy and go looking for a place to volunteer at South Granville. It's neat to get out of your head and help.”
-Naveena, Volunteer Receptionist

“I joined the South Granville Seniors Centre in 2004 and worked as a dishwasher for the Wednesday group, then I moved to the reception job. I was born in Fiji Islands, moved to Vancouver in 1970. It was a big adjustment for me [and] apart from speaking English I speak Hindi. I enjoy working at South Granville Seniors Centre and I would like to thank Ms. Danna, Ms. Gina and our new staff Ms. Linda. They all are very accommodating and welcoming. South Granville Seniors Centre has very good programs and activities for the Seniors to come and attend and enjoy.”
- Rhianon, Volunteer Receptionist

"I started Volunteering at South Granville Senior Centre in 2022 as I was looking for an opportunity to be involved with the local community. I have met so many wonderful and interesting people since starting here. The staff are warm and welcoming to members, supportive of volunteers and are truly passionate about supporting seniors and creating community in the South Granville area and beyond."
— Renata, Volunteer Receptionist

“I wanted to be able to give back to my community, especially to vulnerable populations, and South Granville Seniors Centre was the perfect option for me, as they were very flexible and welcoming. You get to meet people, and make great connections.”
- Charles, General Volunteer

"Volunteering at the South Granville Senior Centre has been nothing short of rewarding. The opportunity to engage with and support the seniors has not only allowed me to serve the community but also to learn valuable lessons from their wisdom and stories"
- Lily, Kitchen helper and lunch server

"I am very grateful to be able to volunteer at South Granville Senior Centre every Tuesday, especially as a lunch server. I met many friendly people during lunch time, and we would share interesting experiences with each other."