Surrey residents invited to share a life story
Surrey SHARES is recruiting for eight-week goal-setting, storytelling program Facilitators of a program that launched with an aim to connect and support people who are lonely or isolated are on…
SHARING Stories and Connecting Community
Stories, are what connect us to one another, they are a way to educate others, share lessons, invite conversation and are how we relate to each other. The sharing of…
The SISSIP Network Project Announces Seed Grants, for promoting intercultural inclusion and engagement for Seniors 55+,in Surrey
The Surrey Intercultural Seniors Social Inclusion Partnership (SISSIP) Network is pleased to announce a Call for Proposals for six Seed Grants in Surrey on January 1st, 2022. This is the…
Birds of a Feather Flock Together
The weather is starting to turn poor, but that doesn’t mean your birding adventures have to stop here! Long-time Seniors’ Centre Without Walls (SCWW) partner, A Rocha Canada, offers us…
Double Celebrations: National Seniors Day coupled with SETT crossing the 100 mark
On the occasion of National Seniors Day, PICS along with Surrey-wide seniors joined in to celebrate the day. The participants rejoiced and the celebrations were doubled up, for the ‘Seniors…
National Truth and Reconciliation Day: A day to reflect, learn and commemorate
The SISSIP Network would like to commemorate and honour the lives of the lost children and survivors of Canadian Residential Schools. We stand in solidarity with the Indigenous community and…
Do you have a story to share?
Surrey S.H.A.R.E.S (Sharing, Heartfelt, Achievement, Resilience, Empowerment and Stories) was designed to connect communities through storytelling and has a strong focus on reducing senior isolation, connecting cultures and personal development.…
“A weight has been taken from my shoulders.”
Sam, a senior living in South Surrey, called Sources looking to sign up for the Shop by Phone program. His neighbour uses the program and suggested it to Sam. While…
“I feel like I am contributing something…”
When asked why he continues to participate in the calls, this is what James answered. And his comment was echoed by many others. “We’re doing something, and we’re also listening…
‘Garden of Generations’ planted at Surrey park by senior/youth volunteers
Senior and youth volunteers worked together to plant a new garden at a Surrey park on Earth Day, and the day after. “The Garden of Generations” launch at Newton’s Unwin…
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