Kiwassa Neighbourhood House offers programs for adults 55+ that encourage participation through peer support and provide a variety of activities that enhance well-being and connection to community. Come to Kiwassa to dance, play cards, do crafts, go on outings, volunteer, eat healthy lunches or chat with other seniors. We welcome everyone!
English Language Program
Learn and practice your English Language skills and meet other seniors in the neighbourhood. We offer beginner, intermediate and advanced classes, and most run three times per week.
$20 per term
Registration Required
Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House, 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver
Lunch
Seniors are invited to enjoy a meal together, meet new people and carve out some social time with friends at our weekly senior’s lunch on Fridays.
$4
Registration Required
Friday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House, 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver
Blood Pressure and Sugar Check
Kiwassa is committed to keeping you well and offers no-cost blood pressure and blood sugar screenings on the second Friday of every month.
Free
Drop-In
The second Friday of every month; 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House, 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver
Dance
Come dance with us! We offer low impact, senior-led dance classes three times per week. Come on out and learn or fine-tune your line dancing skills.
$10 per term
Monday 11:00 am - 2:15 pm, Wednesday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm and Thursday 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House, 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver
Singing
Join our seniors singing group as they sing fun and traditional songs from China.
Free
Drop-In
Monday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House, 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver
Swimming
Meet with other seniors for swimming on Thursdays. Enjoy the pool, hot tub or saunas at your leisure.
Free
Drop-In
Thursday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Templeton Pool, 700 Templeton Drive
Arts & Crafts
If you love to sew, stitch or knit, you will love the Seniors craft class. This group crafts items to sell in our annual senior craft market, and makes blankets and teddy bears for needy children overseas.
Free
Drop-In
Monday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House, 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver
Field Trips
We offer exciting Senior day trips on Thursdays from May to September. Whether you want to spend a day strolling around Whistler Village or spend a day tiptoeing through the Tulip fields in Abbotsford, we have something for everyone. Preregistration is required and the cost varies per trip.
$7 - $10, depending on the trip destination
Registration required
Thursday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm ( 9:00 am - 4:00 pm in July and August)
TBA
Mah Jong
Every Friday morning, Seniors are welcome to drop by and play Mahjong; an interesting ancient Chinese game, which is a lot of fun as well as good exercise for the mind. Make new friends in a fun environment!
Free
Drop-in
Friday 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House, 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver
Card Games
Every Friday afternoon we offer a space for Seniors to play card games. The players decide what games they play each week, so bring your suggestions and perhaps teach a new game.
Free
Drop-in
Friday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House, 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House has a team of staff that bring an eclectic range of education, professional training and experience to the work of Kiwassa, as well as passion, ideas and energy.
Meet our Team