Seniors
Pender Harbour is a retirement community, and a popular destination for vacationing seniors.
There are more seniors in Pender Harbour than any other age demographic, and they comprise nearly 40% of all seniors on the Sunshine Coast; considerably higher than the British Columbia average. In 2006, there were over 600,000 seniors in the province, and that is expected to double in 20 years. In other words, you’ve got lots of company!
Programs & Services
- BC Seniors Information Line - 1-800-465-4911
- Seniors’ Supplement - 1-800-815
-2363
- Sunshine Coast Home Care Services - 604-741
-0728
Organizations
Seniors are not only welcome, but make up a large part of the membership of most local groups.
Area A Seniors Housing Society
Paul Cuppen, 604-883
-9883
This group formed in 1990 to establish and maintain affordable housing for local seniors. They are currently raising money to build an Abbeyfield House in Madeira Park.
Directors are Paul Cuppen (chair), Jackie Ordronneau, Anky Drost, Beryl Carmichael, Louise Berg, Linda Curtiss and Jim Woodward. Membership is $5.
Harbourside Friendships
Since 1991, the Pender Harbour Health Centre has facilitated this seniors' social group. Thursday meetings at the Music School include a hot lunch, outings and guest speakers. Admission is $5. Call Sharon Hallford, 604-883
-3662.
Housing
Statistics Canada tells us that nearly all Pender Harbour seniors over 65 live alone in their own homes.
Abbeyfield House
The Area A Seniors Housing Society (above: Organizations) has been fundraising since 2002 to build an Abbeyfield House at the Lily’s Lake Village subdivision. Offsite Link: Pender Harbour Abbeyfield House.
Lily’s Lake Village
In 2003, the Seniors Housing Society (above: Organizations) succeeded in their campaign for approval of developer Ryan Campbell’s donation of footprint property onsite for an Abbeyfield House (above) in exchange for high-density zoning of this subdivision. Units in the development are not quite “affordable seniors housing.” Offsite link: Re/Max Realty listing.
Care Facilities for Seniors
- Kiwanis Care Home - Gibsons, 604-886
-8132.
- Shorncliffe - Intermediate care, Sechelt, 604-885
-5126.
- Totem Lodge - Palliative care, Sechelt, 604-885
-8602.
Discounts & Deals
Discounts for senior shoppers have restrictions, e.g. not applied to tobacco products and lottery tickets.
Marina Pharmacy
15% off regular purchases for shoppers 55 and older the first Thursday of the month.
IGA Marketplace
10% off regular purchases for shoppers 65 and older who present their Gold Card the first Thursday of the month.
Sunshine Coast Credit Union
Members over 60 are exempted from basic account service charges, receive free cheques and other perks.
BC Ferries
Seniors presenting proof of age on BC Ferries Monday-Thursday and November 11, excluding all other holidays, will not be charged passenger fare; vehicle fare is still charged.
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