The Alliance of Seniors’ Centres is a coalition of independent Vancouver seniors’ centres working together to provide a unified voice on issues and opportunities affecting seniors’ centres and older adults. Through collaboration, advocacy, and shared initiatives, the Alliance strengthens the sustainability, visibility, and impact of seniors’ centres across Vancouver.
Seniors’ Centres Explained
Independent seniors’ centres are welcoming, vibrant community spaces dedicated to older adults (age 55+). They provide opportunities for members to build relationships, strengthen social connections, share their expertise, serve as leaders in their communities, and find support to maintain independence, health, and wellbeing.
While community centres serve people of all ages, seniors’ centres provide a dedicated environment where older adults are at the heart of the experience—places that foster connection, purpose, and belonging.
Experience our Community Spaces
At seniors’ centres, opportunities to participate in physical activities, express creativity, engage in lifelong learning, discover new passions, and foster deep roots in community are abundant. Most seniors’ centres are also powered by volunteers, who work alongside staff to shape and deliver programs, activities, services, and community initiatives. Through volunteering, leadership, and participation, older adults find meaning, purpose, and a strong sense of belonging while making valuable contributions to their communities.
Discover What’s Here for You
Seniors’ centres provide a range of services and supports that help older adults remain in their own homes for as long as possible. In addition to these direct supports, seniors’ centres are important information hubs that connect older adults to resources and services in their neighbourhoods and communities. They also often lead and participate in community engagement initiatives that strengthen social connections, promote inclusion, and enrich the lives of older adults.
“Through volunteering, leadership, and participation, older adults find meaning, purpose, and a strong sense of belonging while making valuable contributions to their communities.”
Member Centres
About Us
411 Seniors Centre Society
411 Seniors Centre Society is a non-profit, senior-led organization dedicated to supporting older adults through information, advocacy, social connection, and community engagement. We provide information and referral services, benefits navigation, income tax assistance, educational workshops, wellness and recreational programs, and volunteer opportunities. Guided by the principle of “seniors helping seniors,” we empower older adults to remain informed, active, and connected in their communities. Through the contributions of volunteers, staff, and community partners, 411 serves as a trusted resource and welcoming hub for older adults across Metro Vancouver.
Executive Director
Murray Mollard
Area Served
Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, and the Lower Mainland of British Columbia
Year Founded
1977
Number of Members
Over 900 members
About Us
Brock House Society
Brock House Society is a vibrant and welcoming community where people belong, participate, and thrive! Guided by our mission to provide a warm and inclusive space that supports the well-being of our members and the wider community through comprehensive programming, we are proud to serve more than 1,500 members with over 100 engaging programs and countless volunteer opportunities. At Brock House, we value integrity, respect, social engagement, volunteerism, and strong community connections, creating an environment where older adults can continue learning, sharing their talents, developing new skills, and building lasting friendships. Whether you enjoy woodworking, art, music, jewelry making, needle crafts, language classes in German, Italian, French, or Spanish, chess, bridge, movies, cycling, hiking, yoga, Zumba, billiards, and so much more, you’ll find opportunities to stay active, creative, and connected. Throughout the year, members also come together to celebrate special events such as our Summer and Winter Fairs, the Annual Summer Pancake Breakfast, Summer Sunset Events, and many other exciting community gatherings.
Executive Director
Marcela Fuller
Area Served
Vancouver Lower Mainland
Year Founded
1978
Number of Members
Over 1500 members
About Us
Japanese Community Volunteers Association (Tonari Gumi)
Tonari Gumi is one of Canada’s largest Japanese Canadian non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting older adults, caregivers, families and the wider Japanese Canadian community in British Columbia. Our mission is to foster belonging, independence, dignity and healthy aging by providing culturally appropriate and language-accessible programs and services. Tonari Gumi works collaboratively with government agencies, community organizations, healthcare partners and volunteers to ensure that older adults and their families can continue living with dignity, connection and support in their own communities.
Executive Director
Masako Arima
Area Served
Metro Vancouver and surrounding communities in British Columbia
Year Founded
1974
Number of Members
Nearly 400 members
About Us
South Granville Seniors Centre
Since 1977, South Granville Seniors Centre has been a place where friendships begin, connections grow, and everyone belongs.
Our vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive community celebrates the cultures, languages, experiences, and talents of older adults. With 9 programs and more than 30 activities each week, there is always something to enjoy, from fitness, arts, music and dancing to meals, day trips, technology support, workshops, and social connections.
Our wonderful volunteers are at the heart of our Centre, sharing their time, talents, and kindness across cultures and generations.
Come as you are, discover something new, make friends, and be part of our community!
Executive Director
Danna Garcia – Wigueras
Area Served
Vancouver’s West Side and surrounding communities
Year Founded
1979
Number of Members
Over 400 members
About Us
West End Seniors’ Network
Founded in 1982, the West End Seniors’ Network (WESN) stands out as a vibrant, community-driven pillar for older adults in BC. What makes WESN truly unique is our community-first synergy: powered by over 300 active volunteers who contribute 21,000+ hours annually, we bridge generations and foster genuine connection. From our historic Barclay Manor hub, we offer an uncommonly holistic mix of social, recreational, and vital support programs like Better at Home and peer support. We don’t just provide services—we co-create an inclusive, nurturing environment where seniors don’t just age, but actively flourish, lead, and thrive.
Executive Director
Claudine Matlo
Area Served
West End, Coal Harbour Yale Town
Year Founded
1982
Number of Members
Nearly 1400 members
“Seniors’ centres provide a range of services which allow individuals to participate in community engagement initiatives that strengthen social connections, promote inclusion, and enrich the lives of older adults.”
Where To Find Us
Senior centres are located throughout the region, providing welcoming spaces for older adults to connect, stay active, and engage with their communities. Use the map below to explore senior centres across the region and find one near you.
reports
Insights into Senior Centre Communities
This report explores the important role senior centres play in supporting older adults through social connection, community participation, and healthy aging. It shares key research findings and highlights the value of senior centres in building more inclusive and age-friendly communities.
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