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Cheam View Branch 2000 ICBC Workshop
Cheam View Branch 2000 ICBC Workshop
May 6, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Spadina Avenue, Spadina Ave, Chilliwack, BC V2P, Canada
The Slesse Room at Evergreen Hall
Are you nearing 80 or 85 and wondering about driver assessments?
Then you will definitely want to attend our FREE in person workshop!
This practical guide for senior drivers will help you learn more about how the driver assessment program works. It will be of particular interest to drivers who are nearing the age of 80 or 85. However, drivers of any age are welcome to attend, and everyone will find the workshop helpful. You will learn about RoadSafetyBC's Medical Assessment and ICBC's Enhanced Road Assessment. These assessments help to determine whether people can continue driving.
This workshop is a joint presentation of the Cheam View Branch of the BC Government Retried Employees’ Association (BCGREA), COSCO’s Seniors Health & Wellness Institute (SHWI) and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC).
REGISTER TODAY via-email (and leave your name) at: membership.branch2000@bcgrea.ca
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Peace River Branch 1400 AGM
Peace River Branch 1400 AGM
May 6, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Super 8 by Wyndham Dawson Creek, 1440 Alaska Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1Z5, Canada
Conference Room - Branch AGM
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Langley/Surrey Branch 2100 Meeting
Langley/Surrey Branch 2100 Meeting
May 11, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 6, 17567 57 Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 1G8, Canada
Doors will open and refreshments served from 12:30pm
Speaker Topic: Third Age Learning at Kwantlen (TALK)
Heather Cross is a friend and TALK board member. TALK offers a variety of stimulating learning opportunities for adults over 50. Each TALK course is a short, informative, participatory session, led by an expert. No quizzes, grades or prerequisites, just sessions full of discussion, controversy, humour, and insights!
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Vancouver Branch Luncheon Meeting
Vancouver Branch Luncheon Meeting
May 11, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Army Navy & Air Force Veterans, 727 E 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5W 2H3, Canada
Guest Presenter: Taylor Ruby, Regional Representative from Humania Assurance.
Please confirm your attendance to chair.branch1100@bcgrea.ca by Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5pm so we can be sure to order enough lunch!
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Victoria Board Meeting
Victoria Board Meeting
May 12, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Swans Pub, 1601 Store St, Victoria, BC V8W 1N6, Canada
Lunch at noon, Board meeting after lunch
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Nanaimo Mid-Island Branch 600
Nanaimo Mid-Island Branch 600
May 12, 2026 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Local Branch Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month with the exception of July and August.
Meetings are held at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 595 Townsite Road, Nanaimo @ 1:30 PM.
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55+ Lifestyles Show
55+ Lifestyles Show
May 13, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 6T2, Canada
Stop by and say hi at our BCGREA booth or bring a friend to sign up.
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Kootenays Branch 700
Kootenays Branch 700
May 13, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
MapleMirch, 4370 B Minto Rd, Castlegar, BC V1N 4B3, Canada
$25/member (pay at the door)
Socialize with your friends and colleagues while enjoying:
- Soup and Sandwich, Dessert, Coffee and Tea, Pop
- Guest Speaker: Osprey Community Foundation – Eden DuPont,
Communication Fund Development Dept.
Overview of Foundation workings, community project support,
and how to participate in building funds that benefit our region
for future generations
- Update by Al & Ken from Prov AGM meeting
- 50/50 draw
- Draw for Gift cards (2 each $25)
Please RSVP to info@bcgrea.ca by May 6, 2026,
If you need transportation, please provide your address at the time of booking and an attempt will be made to arrange a ride for you and your guest(s).
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Golden Ears Branch 2400 Gathering
Golden Ears Branch 2400 Gathering
May 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 7X7, Canada
General meetings are held in the Aloulette Room. Please join us for coffee and a snack!
Topic of Discussion: Memory and Aging
Presented by Estelle from the
Seniors Health and Wellness Institute
The discussion will include information on how memory functions and how it changes as we age. She will provide tips for managing and improving memory as well as information about seeking help as needed.
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New Westminster & District Branch 800 Meeting
New Westminster & District Branch 800 Meeting
May 19, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre, 65 E Sixth Ave, New Westminster, BC V3L 4G6, Canada
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Patient Pathways Empowered Patient Webinar Series: Understand Advance Care Planning
Patient Pathways Empowered Patient Webinar Series: Understand Advance Care Planning
May 19, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
ZOOM
Module 1 of 3
Advance Care Planning is an umbrella term for conversations and documents for adults of all ages and at all levels of health. It involves determining your values, beliefs, and preferences for future healthcare and treatments in the event that you are unable to speak for yourself due to a serious illness or dementia. We discuss vital documents and then how to have courageous conversations with loved ones and healthcare teams.
ZOOM LINK:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83741052377?pwd=bWHZlGZM8D8oV6JChcX1p5hOEbzr39.1
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Western Communities Branch 2700 Hike
Western Communities Branch 2700 Hike
May 20, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
to be determined
Location: Kinsol Trestle:
- From the Shell Station on McCullum Road, it is about 33 km and takes about 35 minutes todrive to the Kinsol Trestle Parking Lot. Distance from the parking lot to the trestle is 1.3 kmand is a 20 minute walk.
- The trestle is 614 feet long and stands 145 feet above the Koksilah River. The path is wide,flat and an easy to navigate. After you cross the trestle there is a winding path down to its base. Or if you want a longer hike you can follow the trail. There are washrooms at the parking lot and trestle, with lots of benches along route. We will do our post hike huddleback at the parking lot. The trestle is an impressive historical site.
- If you can make the walk, please send Dale Chandler an email at
director1.branch2700@bcgrea.ca
Mark your Calendars!! Location details will be sent out prior to each of the hikes. All
hikes start at 1PM
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Victoria Branch: Government House Gardens Tour
Victoria Branch: Government House Gardens Tour
May 20, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Government House, 1401 Rockland Ave, Victoria, BC V8S 1V9, Canada
The Victoria Branch of the BCGREA is hosting a guided tour of Government House Gardens on Wednesday, May 20th. We need to know how many are coming to book the tour guides. The Victoria Branch is subsidizing $10 of each $15 ticket . Members will pay $5. Please bring cash. You can pay at the start of the tour..
Note: If you register for a guided tour, you are making a commitment to come.
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Langley/Surrey Branch 2100 Outdoor Walk
Langley/Surrey Branch 2100 Outdoor Walk
May 23, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Glades Woodland Garden, 457 172 St, Surrey, BC V3Z 9R3, Canada
This is a beautiful park in South Surrey featuring over 3500 Rhododendron bushes in various stages of bloom. Our visit last year was very enjoyable, and we are making this a must do each year. Trails are bark mulch, mostly flat but do have a few very small, short inclines to navigate.
Date & Time: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am
Location: 457 172 Street, Surrey
Cost: Seniors (60+ years) $6.05
Note: Tickets go on sale April 7th at 12 noon. Purchase early to secure your spot.
The park opens to the public May 2rd and closing June 28th, and is RESTRICTED to the weekends, so pre-sale tickets (mandatory) go quickly. If you are interested in joining us, please purchase your ticket online for May 23 – 10:00 am. If you have difficulty purchasing a ticket online you can email membership.branch2100@bcgrea.ca and they will connect you with someone that can assist by purchasing your ticket along with her own. Ticket purchase is limited to 6 spots per order so she can’t order more than that, hence book your own ticket if you can. The park will not allow Walk-ins on the day of the tour so booking well ahead is important to secure your spot.
These are amazing gardens and can be viewed on the video tour at https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/surrey-parks/park-features-amenities/display-feature-gardens/glades-woodland. This site will also lead you to ticket sales.
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CPP and OAS May Payment
CPP and OAS May Payment
May 27, 2026
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Peninsula & Gulf Islands Branch 2500
Peninsula & Gulf Islands Branch 2500
May 27, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Log Cabin Museum and Archives, 7910 Polo Park Crescent, Saanichton, BC V8M 2J4, Canada
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The next meeting of the BCGREA Peninsula & Gulf Islands Branch will be held on WEDNESDAY, March 25th, 2026 in the “LOG CABIN MUSEUM” in Saanichton at 1:30 p.m. Our guest presenter will be Michael Goodchild, Executive Director, Sidney Archives & Museum.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn.
7910 Polo Park Crescent, Saanichton BC V8M 2J4
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PSPP May Pension Payment
PSPP May Pension Payment
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