Seniors Activities
Please note, all events listed below are subject to change. Please contact each event organizer for more information.
Please consult the following event webpages for up-to-date events:
- Tourism Smithers - Events
- Smithers Events
- Smithers Interior News- Calendar
- My Bulkley Lakes Now - Events
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Senior Advisor
UPCOMING EVENTS:
(updated March 31, 2020)
Smithers Art Gallery http://smithersart.org/
Central Park Building, corner of Highway 16 & Main Street, Smithers, BC
• Exhibits
• Workshops & Classes
Bulkley Valley Museum http://bvmuseum.com/
Central Park Building, corner of Highway 16 & Main Street, Smithers, BC
• Exhibits
Smithers Bowl http://smithersbowl.ca/leagues.asp?Page=Leagues
3772 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BC
Contact Information: Phone: 250-847-9840
Smithers Curling Centre
Smithers Curling Rink, Fourth Avenue, Smithers, BC
• Contact: phone: 250-847-8772 or 250-847-9729
Seniors Line Dancing
Pioneer Place Seniors Activity Centre, 3965 Pioneer Place, Smithers, BC
• Contact: Justina 250-847-2591
• New season starts Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 10am. No prior line dancing experience is necessary and no partner is needed.
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OTHER INFORMATION:
Smithers New Arena
http://www.smithers.ca/residents/recreation-parks-culture/civic-centre-arena
4206 Third Avenue, Smithers, BC
Scheduled Events:
• Public Skating
• Hockey
Indoor Walking Area:
Indoor walking area located in the Smithers New Arena around the arena boards, includes no stairs and padded surface. Free of charge and open to all members of the public, during normal operating hours. Public access not available during ice maintenance times, please consult the Arena Schedule.
Contact: Town of Smithers
Phone: 250-847-1600
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Adult Day Activity Program, Home and Community Care - Northern Health
http://www.northernhealth.ca
3668 11th Avenue, Smithers, BC
An adult orientated program offering exercise, meals, health assessment, socialization and respite for caregivers.
Contact:
Smithers Home and Community Care Office
Phone: 250-847-6234
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Smithers Senior Citizens Association, Branch 21
Providing activities for seniors in the Bulkley Valley.
4018 Mountainview Drive
Box 4143 Smithers
V0J 2N0 Canada
Contact Person: Nancy deVries, President
Phone: 250.847.2724
Email: npdevries@bulkley.net
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BV Regional Pool and Recreation Centre
http://bvpool.com/
1316 Toronto Street, Smithers, BC
Contact Information:
Phone: 250-847-4244
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Smithers Public Library
http://smithers.bclibrary.ca
3817 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BC
The library offers a wide range of services, from lending books, DVDs, magazines, audio books, and music CDs to offering free programming for seniors. Through the library website members have access to thousands of newspapers, magazines, research materials, and downloadable audio books, 24 hours a day.
Contact Information:
Email: contact@smitherslibrary.ca
Phone: 250-847-3043
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Smithers and District Transit
http://www.scsa.ca/programs/other-services/smithers-and-district-transit/
3815 Railway Avenue, Smithers, BC
Smithers Transit offers a bus route and a door-to-door transportation service to the general public. The bus is a specially designed vehicle that offers full accessibility to those passengers with mobility difficulties and comes equipped with a wheelchair lift.
Email: smithers.transit@scsa.ca
Phone: 250 847 4993
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Northern Health Connections
https://nhconnections.ca/
Northern Health Connections is an affordable travel service for patients needing to travel for out-of-town medical appointments in northern B.C. and Vancouver.
• Contact: 1-888-647-4997
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Health Information Hub
1070 Main Street, Smithers
Operation Hours:
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:30am to 2:30pm.
Volunteers provide information regarding local health resources and help with navigating our health care system.
Contact Information:
Email: smithershealthinformationhub@yahoo.ca.
Phone: 250-877-4424
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Health Information
• Northern Health Authority https://northernhealth.ca/Home.aspx
• Community Health Information Portal https://chip.northernhealth.ca/
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Province of British Columbia
• Seniors BC http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors
• Health Link BC http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/
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Elder College
http://www.nwcc.bc.ca
3966 Second Avenue, Smithers
"Seniors Active in Learning" courses for 50 years old and up.
Contact: phone: 250 847 4461
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St. James Soup Kitchen
1636 Princess Street, Smithers, BC
The kitchen provides a nutritious meal, fellowship and friendship to all in a safe family environment.
Contact:
Phone: 250-847-5626
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Meals on Wheels
Available Monday to Friday at noon, within Smithers town limits. $5.00 per meal. Program coordinated and meals delivered by volunteers.
Contact Information:
Heather Shannon
Phone: 250-847-0608
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Royal Canadian Legion – Smithers Branch 63
http://www.smitherslegion.ca/
3840 1st Avenue, Smithers, BC
Contact Information:
Email: rclb63@telus.net
Phone: 250-847-5082
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The Salvation Army
1065 Main Street, Smithers, BC
Phone: 250.847.1501
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Smithers Community Policing Office
3772B First Avenue
Programs include:
• Block Watch
• Crimestoppers
• Property Identification
• Volunteer Recognition Program
• Seniors "Wandering Registry"
• Lock It or Lose It
• Court Watch
• Citizens on Patrol
The Community Policing Officer has provided information sessions to the public on request including: Seniors Safety, Home security, Loss Prevention, Drug Identification and Awareness, Pedestrian/cyclist safety, PARTY program, Internet security and fraud, Anti bullying and Stranger Danger.
Contact: Matt Davey, Prevention and Community Safety Officer
Email: smithers_cpo@live.ca
Phone: 250-847-6197
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Smithers Community Services Association
http://www.scsa.ca
3815B Railway Avenue, Smithers, BC
Smithers Community Services is dedicated to the provision of services that enhance the quality of life and promote equal opportunity for all people within our community.
Contact Information:
Email: general@scsa.ca
Phone: 250-847-9515
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The Meadows
http://www.scsa.ca/programs/housing/the-meadows
The Meadows has 14 single bedroom units that are all self contained and wheelchair accessible. Two units are specifically designated as handicapped and have modifications to accommodate someone in a wheelchair.
The Smithers Community Services manages the building, and the provision of hospitality services which include social and recreation activities, meals, emergency response service, and housekeeping and laundry.
Northern Health Authority is responsible for the personal care aspect of the program, and BC Housing provides funding, monitoring of the society, and standards of care.
Contact: Valerie Smith, Site Manager
Email: meadows@scsa.ca
Phone: 250-847-8884 Fax: 250-847-8872
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Telkwa Seniors' Society (Young at Heart Club)
http://www.telkwa.com/live/seniors
Telkwa Senior’s Activity Centre at 1379 Birch Street
For further information, please call (250) 846-9093, or the Activity Centre at (250) 846-5554
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Telkwa Seniors Housing Society - Manager of Telkwa House
http://www.smitherscommunitydirectory.com/directory/telkwa-seniors-housing-society-manager-of-telkwa-house
1540-1554 First Avenue, Telkwa, BC
'Telkwa House' is an 8 unit complex located on the bench in Telkwa providing accommodation for Seniors (55 plus) and persons with disabilities.
Contact: Janet McDivitt
Phone: 250-846-9093 (contact's home phone)
