Seniors Activities & Resources

 

SENIOR ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES

Grand Bay-Westfield is a vibrant and supportive community for seniors. The various lists below provide details on recreation, health services, transportation and housing options in Grand Bay-Westfield.

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AGE FRIENDLY DISTRIBUTION LIST

INTERESTED IN RECEIVING COMMUNICATION FROM THE AGE-FRIENDLY COMMITTEE?
Please contact Rick Adams, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Recreation Programs Coordinator, via the following email address: RADAMS@TOWNGBW.CA

 

VOLUNTEER IN GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD

Are you looking to get involved with the community? The Age-Friendly Committee (details below), is helping grow the impact of seniors in the Grand Bay-Westfield region and is always looking for volunteers. You can also look through other Town committees if your interests lie with community events, emergency response or Town planning.

Please click here to apply for some of our Town committees online or use the Community Volunteer Application

 

Grand Bay-Westfield Age-Friendly Community Committee

Purpose of the Committee

The Grand Bay-Westfield Age-Friendly Community Committee is an advisory committee of Council which makes recommendations on matters regarding policies and services related to the physical and social needs of those who are aging in our community.

Current Members

Chair: Dave Sheaves

Council Representative: Councilor Bev Day

Member-At-Large: Debbie Searle (acting secretary)

Member-At-Large: Debbie Childs

Committee Objectives/Responsibilities

  • To prioritize, oversee, promote and encourage implementation and continuous development of the Grand Bay-Westfield Age-Friendly Community Action Plan.
  • To encourage the community to view policies, projects and programs with an age-friendly lens.
  • The committee will work in partnership with the Grand Bay-Westfield Municipal Departments.
  • To foster an inclusive and caring community that respects and values the well-being of seniors.
  • To promote living a healthy, active and engaged lifestyle in Grand Bay-Westfield.
  • To increase awareness of support services, learning opportunities, social events and future planning for transportation and housing needs.
  • To monitor funding available for Age-Friendly initiatives, apply for funding and oversee the execution of funding.
  • Provide feedback and advice to Council on its policies, plans and services that impact older adults.
  • Consider and provide advice on key Government initiatives, programs and reviews.
  • Represent the views and needs of the older adult population within Grand-Bay Westfield.
  • Strengthen partnerships with residents and groups providing services in our community.
  • Contribute to a cycle of continually assessing and improving Grand Bay-Westfield’s age-friendliness and to regularly report to the public on the progress of Age-Friendly projects.
  • To seek input and feedback from residents formally and informally, review results and advise Council of any recommendations or changes to the Grand-Bay Westfield Age-Friendly Community Action Plan on an annual basis.
Recreational Activities

Recreational Activities

Business / Group Name Website Phone Number Email Date of Activity
Art Party https://www.facebook.com/ArtParty506/ (506) 653-7488 ashestoashleyart@gmail.com Check website for updates
Bayview Branch Legion #22 https://www.facebook.com/grandbay.legion/ (506) 738-8020 rclbayview22@gmail.com Check website for updates
Cribbage at St. Matthew’s Church gosselinroger1@gmail.com Wednesdays from 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. $10 per person
Indoor Walking Club http://rezway.ca/event-directory/ (506) 738-3474 therezadm@gmail.com Tuesday – Wednesday 10 AM to 11 AM
Old timers softball N/A (506) 609-1477 brad.jennings@gnb.ca Contact for details
Raven Brook Holistic Healing (506) 609 4760 ravenbrook.contact@gmail.com Contact for details
Rising Tides Healing Centre https://risingtidesnb.com/ (506) 217-8433 hello@risingtidesnb.com Check website for updates
River Valley Gaden Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/128447417199361/ (506) 757-2720 rivervalleygardenclub@gmail.com Second Thursday of each month at 7 PM at Town Centrum
River Valley Page Turners N/A N/A councillorday@towngbw.ca Second Wednesday each month 10 AM to 11 AM at Brundage Point
River Valley Seniors Club N/A (506) 738-2024 N/A Contact for details
RV Lions Club https://www.facebook.com/RiverValleyLionsClub/ (506) 738-3435 lrburns@nb.sympatico.ca Check website for details
Senior Art Club N/A (506) 343-1710  daigle.ann@gmail.com Monday 930 AM to 12 PM at Town Hall Centrum
Seniors Cards & Games N/A N/A daigle.ann@gmail.com Contact for details
Yoga in the Bay https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063486375043 (506) 261-0750 yoga.in.the.bay@gmail.com Check website for details
Yoga for Seniors / 50 Plus 74niki@gmail.com Tuesdays and Fridays at Brundage Point River Centre from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.($12 / class)
Zoomers (CELLAB) https://www.facebook.com/UNBCellab/ (506) 458-7034 cellab@unb.ca Monday & Thursday 10 AM to 11 AM at Brundage Point River Centre
Health Services

Health Services

Business / Group Name Website Phone Number Email
Bayshore Home Care Solutions https://www.bayshore.ca/locations/bayshore-home-care-solutions-saint-john-nb/ (506) 633-9588 tlearmonth@bayshore.ca
Darlene’s Home Support Services N/A (506) 738-7733 darleneshomesupport@bellaliant.com
Grand Bay Guardian Drugs https://www.guardian-ida-remedysrx.ca/en/new-brunswick/grand-bay-westfield/grand-bay-pharmacy-7015807 (506) 738-8406 N/A
Human Performance Centre – Clinic https://humanperformancecentre.ca/ (506) 738-8299 reception.hpcphysio@gmail.com
Human Performance Centre – Fitness https://humanperformancecentre.ca/ (506) 738-3554 reception.hpcphysio@gmail.com
Meals on Wheels Saint John http://mealsonwheelssj.ca/ (506) 658-1888 mealsonwheels@nb.aibn.com
Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy https://www.facebook.com/themedicineshoppepharmacygrandbaywestfield (506) 738-3355 Medicineshoppegbw@gmail.com
Rising Tides Healing Centre https://risingtidesnb.com/ (506) 217-8433 hello@risingtidesnb.com
Saint John Food Purchasing Club https://crescentvalleyresourcecentre.ca/food-purchasing-club (506) 632-5537
Senior Caring Home Support www.seniorcaringhomesupport.com Cell (506) 639-8006 or Office (506) 721-0278 yamu@specialcarehomeinc.@yahoo.com
Long-Term Care Homes

Long-Term Care Homes

Business / Group Name Website Phone Number Email
Kiwanis Lodge – Western Kings N/A (506) 738-3604 N/A
RV Lions Inglewood Manor https://www.facebook.com/RiverValleyLionsClub/ (506) 738-3435 lrburns@nb.sympatico.ca
Seely Lodge Special Care Home – Martinon https://murraystseelylodgesch.com/ (506) 639-4478 janseely@rogers.com
Seely Lodge Special Care Home – Murray https://murraystseelylodgesch.com/ (506) 644-8100 hseely86@hotmail.com
Serenity Cove Special Care Home N/A (506) 757-8155 N/A
Transportation

Transportation

Business / Group Name Website Phone Number Email
A2B Transportation N/A (506) 631-0968 N/A
Saint John Accessible Bus (Handi Bus) https://saintjohn.ca/en/transit/accessibility/handi-bus-service (506) 648-0609 N/A
Saint John Transit https://saintjohn.ca/en/transit (506) 658-4700 N/A
Community Facilities (outdoor and indoor)

For all inquiries about Town facilities or recreation, please contact the Town Office at (506) 738-6400

Brundage Point River Centre – Click here

Recreation Facilities – Click here

Town Map – Click here