Beulah ADP July Calendar and Newsletter

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Canada Day Holiday

Friday July 1st is Canada Day! South Vancouver and Beulah ADPs will be closed to observe our national holiday. We hope you have a great weekend!

South Vancouver ADP July Calendar and Newsletter

South Vancouver ADP July Calendar and Newsletter

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Canada Day at Sunset Community Centre

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South Vancouver Bus Route Changes

As of Monday, June 27, 2016 changes are being made to the bus routes 26 and the 49 to improve service reliability, decrease overcrowding and improve direct connections to key destinations while maintaining access to Champlain Heights. What are the changes? The 49 Metrotown/Dunbar Loop/UBC now continues along 49th Avenue between Kerr and Tyne streets and service on 54th Avenue is discontinued. The 26 Joyce Station/29th Avenue Station reroutes to travel on Tyne and Arlington streets, maintaining access to Champlain Heights. If you’re travelling to Champlain Heights or connecting to SkyTrain, you can: Take the 26 Joyce Station/29th Avenue Station or Travel to the nearest 49 bus stop We are always listening and you can provide feedback through Customer Service at 604.953.3040 or feedback.translink.ca.

Compass Card Q&A

Reblogged from The Seniors Hub

Q: What is a Compass Card?
A: Compass Cards can be loaded with the fare product of your choice including Monthly Passes, Day Passes and Stored Value. Travelling with Stored Value gives you the same rate as Fare Savers and allows you to pay-as-you-go.

Q: Which card is good for me?
A: Adult Compass Card: The most commonly used card – it can be loaded with pass products or Stored Value for pay-as-you-go trips.

Concession Card: For children 5 to 13 years of age, secondary students 14 to 19 with a valid Go Card, and seniors 65+ all qualify for discounted fares. (Not available at  'CVMs' - Compass Vending Machines)

Compass Tickets: Available from CVMs, Compass Tickets and Day Passes are great for occasional adult or concession riders/visitors.

Q: How do I use my Compass Card?
A: Using your Compass Card is easy. Simply tap in when you start your journey and tap out when exiting or transferring.

Remember, buses are tap in only, so there's no need to tap out when exiting. When you tap out, the system calculates the fare zones you've travelled and charges you the correct fare.

This applies to all products, including Monthly Passes. Card readers are located at all SkyTrain and SeaBus fare gates, near bus doors, and at the entry and exit points to West Coast Express stations.

Q: How to Tap?
A: Remove the card from your wallet to avoid interference.
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Hold it flat against the card reader until you hear a beep and see a check mark to proceed.

When you tap out, the card reader will indicate the fare deducted and the remaining balance, or date the pass expires*.

*This information will appear on your first tap upon boarding a bus.

Q: Where to Tap?
A: On buses: Tap in at the card readers located near the bus doors when boarding. Please note all buses are tap in only. You are not required to tap out when exiting buses.

SkyTrain and SeaBus: Tap in and out at the fare gates when entering and exiting.
Metrotown Station and West Coast Express*: Tap in and out at the validators when entering and exiting.

*West Coast Express customers must tap their Compass Cards as they pass all fare gates and rail validators. The only exception is the concourse validators at Waterfront Station in the morning.

Q: How long is the Transfer Time?
A: You have 90-minutes on bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus (and 120 minutes with a West Coast Express fare) to make your final transfer without being charged a new fare.

Q: Where to purchase a Compass Card?
A: You can purchase a Compass Card at the following convenient locations:
Compass Vending Machines (CVMs)* located at:

• SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast Express stations
• BC Ferries Tsawwassen and Horseshoe Bay terminals
• 18 London Drugs stores (See next Q&A)
• Compass Retailers
• Online at compasscard.ca
• By calling 604.398.2042
• Compass Customer Service Centre at Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain Station
• West Coast Express Customer Service, 2nd floor, Waterfront Station

Compass Vending Machines (CVMs) accept cash, credit and debit.

Online and telephone sales require a credit card, and it can take up to two hours for your Compass product to be available for use.

If you purchase fare products at a CVM, they'll be available for use immediately.
*Concession Compass Cards are not available for purchase at CVMs.

Q: Which London Drugs in Vancouver sell Compass Cards?
A:

• 2585 Hastings St E Vancouver
• 1650 Davie St Vancouver
• 5639 Victoria Dr Vancouver
• 2230 Broadway St W (the Vine) Vancouver
• 2091 42 Ave W Vancouver

Q: What can I do if the card is lost?
A: Register your card after you purchase it by calling the number at the back of the card.

If you lose your card, you may call the number again, and the staff will transfer the fee left in your card to a new card. However, you need to pay another &6 for the new card.

Q: How can I get the $6 Refundable Card Deposit?
A: When you get a Compass Card, you'll pay a $6 refundable deposit for your card. You can get your $6 deposit back by returning your card to the Compass Customer Service Centre at Stadium–Chinatown Station or the West Coast Express Office at Waterfront Station.

You can also mail your card with the Refund Request form to:

Compass Customer Service
PO Box 2212 Station Terminal
Vancouver BC
V6B 3W2
Tel: 604.398.2042

More info at www.compasscard.ca

Alzheimer Society In Touch Summer Edition

The Summer 2016 edition of the In Touch newsletter for caregivers has just been posted. Highlights include:

Have your say: Help set dementia research priorities in Canada 

Alzheimer’s Drug Therapy Initiative: Decision announced  

An introduction to frontotemporal dementia 

First Link® Dementia Helpline 

Read the full newsletter at: alzheimer.ca

Subscribe to receive a copy of the newsletter straight to your email at: alzbc.org/In-Touch-bulletin 

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Today (June 15) is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

“World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was developed & launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA).

WEAAD involves activities to bring greater recognition of mistreatment of older adults wherever they live throughout the world, and to highlight the need for appropriate action. It is intended to give abuse and neglect of older adults a global relevance that will sustain and move prevention efforts forward throughout the year and for years to come.”

You can find out about all the events happening around Manitoba today to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAD) at the WEAD Manitoba webpage.

This resource can be accessed 
here: http://bit.ly/1U8pXHl

Dementia Dialogues: Unexpected Gifts of Caregiving

Family Caregiver Series June Workshop

Alzheimer Society BC June Newsletter

Healthy living, healthy brain! Healthy lifestyle choices can help quality of life and brain health too! With the weather turning nicer, there are plenty of opportunities to get outside, take in the natural beauty and have lots of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables. In this issue, we'll share some ideas about how you can learn about brain health and support the Alzheimer Society of B.C. And if you are looking for even more healthy brain ideas, visit the Brain health section of our website Read more. In This Issue Advocacy Upcoming tele-workshops Events Research Support Services Advocacy Healthy living, healthy brain It's never too late, or too soon to make changes that will maintain or improve your brain health. Making positive changes may help reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Learn more about what you can do to keep your brain healthy. Upcoming tele-workshops The Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s free one-hour tele-workshops allow you to participate from home, wherever you are in the province. Workshops include a live web video of the presentation, making it easy for you to follow along on your computer while you listen on the phone. You will also have the option of downloading handouts after the session. Upcoming tele-workshops include: Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health July 7, 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. PST Please choose the time that is most convenient for you. Healthy aging is important for everyone, and it is essential not to forget the health of your brain as well! This workshop will help you learn strategies and set goals for improving the health of your mind, body and spirit. Anyone interested in brain health is welcome. Activities to Do with the Person with Dementia August 3, 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. PST Please choose the time that is most convenient for you. Do you care for a family member with dementia and need creative ways to engage him/her in meaningful activities? This tele-workshop for family caregivers explains the goals and benefits of meaningful activities, gives suggestions for appropriate activities, and explains how to maximize the enjoyment for you and the person with dementia. To find out more our upcoming tele-workshops as well as access previous tele-workshop recordings, visit our tele-workshop page. Events Anything for Alzheimers: You can do Anything for Alzheimer's including Zumba! You can do Anything for Alzheimer's! Janet McLeish has organized a Zumba Alzheimer's Party with Motown Flavour on June 18 from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the False Creek Community Centre. Let's Zumba! You'll be singing, grooving, dancing and sweating with False Creek Zumba instructor, Janet McLeish and other guests from Zumba Vancouver. If you can't attend, please make a donation to support Janet's fundraising goal. All proceeds from the event support the Alzheimer Society of B.C. To learn more, visit theAnything for Alzheimer's website. Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5k: Get active with your family on Sunday, June 26 - Join the Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5k Are you looking for a fun way to get some fresh air with family while raising funds for an important cause? Run or walk on the 2016 Alzheimer Society of B.C. team at the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k. We are a Feature Charity in 2016 and need your help to make this our best year ever! For more information, please visit the website. Make sure to use our charity code '16VALZBC' to receive a discounted registration when you join our fundraising team! MKGG: Register today! Registration is now open for the MKGG Climb for Alzheimer's. This annual fundraising event will take place on Sunday September 25th at the Grouse Grind on Grouse Mountain. Register today online. Walk for Alzheimer's: Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer's Thank you to all honorees, participants, donors, sponsors and amazing volunteers! You helped raise over $780,000 province-wide for B.C. families living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias as part of the Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer's on May 1! It's not too late support the Walk; you can donate online or mail in a cheque with a pledge form. Our deepest gratitude for your participation! Forget Me Not Golf: Annual Tournament raises $650,000! Thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers and golfers who helped make the 22nd annual Forget Me Not Golf Tournament a Success. You can learn more online about the event. Research Have your say: Help set dementia research priorities in Canada Where would you like to see research on dementia? If you have an interest in or experience with dementia - including as someone living with it, a friend, family member, caregiver, or health and social care provider - this study wants your insights to help shape dementia research in Canada. Please share your knowledge and complete the questionnaire online. Support Services Support services to help get informed The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers education programs throughout the province that provide a range of information from learning how to keep your brain healthy as you age to finding out more about dementia and how to manage the changes it brings. Learn more and find workshops in your community online.

Brought to you by the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

Parkinson Society Workshop

Drawing For Cognitive Exercise Workshop This two-part workshop invites people with Parkinson's and their carepartners to explore their creativity through drawing. Robert Wilson, a PhD Candidate in the Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program at UBC, is looking at drawing as a "social cognitive exercise". After speaking with Dr. Jon Stoessl at the Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre, who connected Wilson with the Society, Wilson hopes to guide participants through various drawing exercises aimed at benefiting their mind-body connection, as well as social engagement. Dates: Thursday, August 11, 2016 | Thursday, August 18, 2016 Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm (doors open at 1:30pm) Location: Adler University | 1090 West Georgia Street, Vancouver [map] Capacity: 12 (minimum of 6) Fee: Free REGISTER Registration for this event will close on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. For more information contact Caroline Wiggins at: 604.662.3240 or 1.800.668.3330 | cwiggins@parkinson.bc.ca

ADP Closure Reminder: Wednesday June 8

Reminder Notice

South Vancouver and Beulah ADPs will be CLOSED on Wednesday June 8th for a staff development day. 

Sorry for any inconvenience.

South Vancouver ADP June Calendar and Newsletter

South Vancouver ADP June Calendar and Newsletter

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