Seniors Launched the Sock Drive Globally

October 2 we had a big Launch Party for the Sock Granny Sock Drive for the homeless supported by seniors who put a great deal of effort into coming because they care about our neighbors - the homeless.

Molly, from MPA-Society.org , was our guest speaker. She arrived with her special "unisex Boutonniere" - a sock. A shocking fact she shared was homeless women have increased from 2% to 30% of the homelessness in Vancouver, BC She explained in detail why the homeless need socks. It made me cringe and made all of us determined to help as much as we can.

The Seniors at Terraces on 7th all contributed either socks and cash to start the Sock Drive season off generously.

We challenge all seniors to "give socks" to the Sock Granny for immediate delivery to the homeless through Molly at MPA-Society or to a homeless resource centre near where you live.

Drop off locations are listed on The Sock Granny Blog. http://sock-granny.blogspot.ca/

Have You Heard the NEWS?

Have you heard the NEWS?

Sock Granny is going Global this year.
I start my 3rd Annual Sock Drive October 1, 2015 and preparation is well underway.

You can follow all the events of the Sock Granny and Supportive Friends on Facebook

Read how you can help us go global on my blog and Facebook page. When you travel bring home a pair of souvenir socks from the city you visited and write the name of the city on the label. Just think how that pair of socks will not only warm the lonely homeless person's feet but also it will warm their heart.
Follow the Sock Granny Blog for all the global news and pictures.

Seniors Visiting Neighborhood Parks

When I was visiting neighborhood parks with my Grandchildren I noticed what they liked most about our project of "Getting to Know Our City Better" was the history of each park that I prepared for them.

Then one day some of my friends and I were talking about some new things to do. I mentioned my passion for visiting all the Vancouver City Parks and learn some of the history about each one. One person said, "Brilliant idea! We should do it if you would do the research." I answered, "I would love to!".
Potter in the Parks was launched.
First trip planned and we had a full bus!

Our first destination was Deering Park

Named after George Deering, an early resident and Fish Cannary boss in 1900. Located on a small island in the Fraser River, Deering Island Park is a semi-natural area perfect for enjoying the peaceful views of the river and tidal marshes.

Maple Grove Park and the amazing stumps

Click on the images to enlarge.

Everyone was happy that this was our coffee break park because everyone wanted to have their picture taken with these iconic stumps.

It was wonderful to see everyone excited about their neighbourhood parks.

News from Our Birdwatching Group

Our little group os Seniors interested in following the birds on an international scale is growing so much that we have had to move from the computer to our big screen in our movie theatre. This past Saturday, July 25 we had a full house!
Our show was about the Incredible Australian Pelican
http://curiosityforbirds.blogspot.ca/

What did Seniors Do on Canada Day?

It was a very hot day.
All our activity was planned for our patio in the afternoon for those of us who decided to avoid the crowds and stay home.
I took a walk with my camera and found an interesting series of snapshots that captured the wonderful homey spirit of Terraces.

Terraces on 7th, Canada is:



A place where you feel safe to take a nap anytime.

A place to meet new friends.

A place to play games with old friends.

A place where memories can be relived and shared.
Margaret told me that the last time she held a putter was 1939.

A place of beautiful people.

A place to enjoy the flowers and peace.

Our Home!

Introducing our New General Manager - Susan Auty

We welcomed our new GM, Susan Auty, with a Meet and Greet Reception on June 29, 2015 in our Piano Lounge.

Susan has enjoyed a remarkably varied and successful career in senior leadership roles. Susan holds a BSc. and a Msc. (Masters of Health Science.
All the residents of Terraces on 7th welcome Susan to our warm and hospitable community.

Downsizing for Seniors is Traumatic

As a Senior I speak from experience. In the beginning of the process it feels like your life is being amputated without anesthetic. It takes time to thoroughly understand why it is important and to trust not everything is going into the trash.

Start by reading some good books that will be useful for you and your family.

You can make downsizing a positive, enriching experience. That is how it worked out for me and it will for you too.


Start now - don't wait until you are "old".