Senior's Week 2026 - Community Events

BC Seniors' Week is coming up, June 1-7, and many events and activites have been planned for seniors all week long.

Also, the Abbostford Seniors' Week Kick-off Event this year is themed Cultural Connections. It will be held on Monday June 1 from 9:30am - 2pm at Seven Oaks Alliance Church, 2575 Gladwin Road

Please see this FLYER with all the details

In Celebration of Seniors' Week - Health Arts Society

You are Invited!
Join Health Arts Society for a coffee break.

Meet the Health Arts Society, learn about our initiatives in Abbotsford and surrounding communities, enjoy demonstrations of two featured arts programs, and mingle with like-minded community members.

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10-11:30am at the Reach Gallery Museum, 32388 Veterans Way

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Arts and Culture Round Table - City of Abbotsford

Join guest experts from SLAP Communications Marketing to learn how to ensure that more people see, feel and talk about the meaningful work you already do. During this interactive session, participants will learn to:

• Tell compelling stories across social and traditional media
• Create content that drives engagement and expands your audience
• Promote your projects in ways that get noticed

DATE: May 28, 2026
TIME: 6-8pm
LOCATION: The Reach Gallery Museum

This session if free to attend, however registration is required – SPACE IS LIMITED due to venue capacity.

RSVP today at culture@abbotsford.ca to secure your spot!

Vital Signs Survey - Abbotsford Community Foundation 

The Abbotsford Community Foundation (ACF) embarks on a Vital Signs Report every two years - a data driven initiative that zooms in the health and well-being of our local community. The report is used by ACF, the charitable sector and the City as a tool to help determine needs, opportunities, and strengths in our community

In addition to the data gathered through third party independent statistics organizations, ACF also conducts a community survey to gather our community's perceptions and feelings about Abbotsford.

This survey is open to anyone aged 16+ who resides in Abbotsford. We would greatly appreciate it if you could complete the survey and share It with family, friends, and colleagues who call Abbotsford home. The survey will be open until June 12. Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACF-Vital-Signs-2026

Intergenerational Event - Abbotsford Youth Commission 

The AYC has a few spots left for youth to participate in a fun and creative intergenerational event where youth and seniors come together to decorate and fill garden pots to take home. The ARC has the the seniors signed up (with a waitlist) and now we need youth to volunteer for the event! Please share this event with youth who are looking for a fun way to get volunteer hours!

Plant & Paint with Seniors

Wednesday, June 3 2026 / 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Gain volunteer hours while you join us for an afternoon filled with creativity while connecting with seniors at ARC! Youth will partner with seniors to paint flowerpots and plant beautiful flowers together. This hands-on activity helps foster intergenerational connections while youth and seniors work together to create personalized planters for the seniors to take home! Certificate of volunteer hours provide upon completion.

Cost: $10 / person – complete the whole event and receive a $10 gift card.

Register: Summer 2026 (July - August) | Register | Abbotsford Youth Commission Store

New Resource - Immunization Information for Community Organizations 

Please see this new resource from Fraser Health to support you in having discussions about immunizations with parents. Working in community, you may hear questions or concerns about immunizations from the people you work with.

This new page on Fraser Health’s website has accurate information you can share to address common questions: www.fraserhealth.ca/health-topics-a-to-z/immunizations/immunization-basics/Immunization-information-for-community-partners. The page also has a links to a printable format you can download and handouts you can share with families.

If you have any feedback on this resource, or other immunization resources, please let us know.

We appreciate your work to support families empathetically, share accurate information, and let them know where they can go for more information on vaccines.

Open House - Ken Ryu Jujutsu Society

On Saturday June 6, 2026 from 9am to 12pm, please feel free to drop by Trinity Memorial United Church, 33737 George Ferguson Way to check out free jujutsu classes. Here is the schedule.

Also, check out Martial Arts in the park:
BEGINNERS SERIES, at Thethewey House 
Friday mornings 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. weather permitting.

We have filtered sunlight, full sun 😎, or shade to choose from.
See full details HERE
You may pre-register, see contact information at www.KenRyuJujutsu.com or just Drop in!

Organizational Training - CEDAR Outreach Society

SHIFTING THE SUBSTANCE USE SYSTEM OF CARE THROUGH PEER NAVIGATORS
Enhancing Organizational Readiness for Peer
Employment Initiatives

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• How to create or enhance a supportive working environment and build a foundation for success
• A shared understanding of Community Navigator and Peer Work
• Develop a culture of learning
• Build relationships through shared space, conversation and care.

Friday June 12, 2026 9am-12pm, Legacy Sports Centre Conference Room, 3270 Trethewey Street

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REGISTER now as space is limited!