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Vancouver Community Network (VCN) is a non-profit Internet service provider that provides free services to assist individuals, community groups and non-profit organizations in accessing and utilizing the Internet to its fullest ability. We believe the information, resources and opportunities on the Internet should be accessible to all! We work to expand public access to computers and the Internet, provide educational services for their effective use and promote local content on the web.Click to learn more about us…
Upcoming Events
Free Drop-ins to develop one’s communication and leadership knowledge and skills.
ToastMasters offers “three” free guest visits to help improve one’s communication, leadership, emotional intelligence, and time management skills. Club 8139 Toastmasters meets every Thursday evenings from 7 to 9pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church at 1440 West 12th Avenue (i.e., second floor banquet hall).
Guest could bring friends too, and everyone is allowed upto three visits before they are asked if they would like to join Toastmasters International for about $100 every six months. There is a one-time membership fee for non-members. A big discount for people with disabilities.
If Thursday evenings do not work, Club 8237 – Toastmasters meets every Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 at the same venue.
Portland Community clinic Monday to Thursday 09:00 to 2:00 PM for downtown eastside individuals – call for rates. Children are referred to Strathcona clinic. Tel: (778) 371-0060
Strathcona Community Dental Clinic for children under age 19, call for rates. Tel: (604) 713-4485
Pacific Oral Health Society (in White Rock), reduced rates, 20-30% (similar to UBC). Full service during the summers, including dental emergencies and root canals. Call for rates, Tel: (604)-317-6453
Lookout Dental (in Surrey), reduced rates, 20%. Please call for rates. Tel: (604) 545-4012.
Every Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. starting May 2nd, 2015.
For your health: develop coordination and technique to improve your range of flexible motion and movements. Come and enjoy Middle Eastern Belly Dance with modern fusion influences. Learn basic movements, drills, combinations learn dance rhythms, veil work, zill basics, and layering. Beginner friendly.
A great low impact workout by which you can have fun, smile, laugh and learn better coordination. Wear comfortable loose fitting clothing, soft slippers or barefoot. Improve your dancing skills, strengthen hips and core muscles while gaining better flexibility in shoulders and spine.
Suggested donation for drop-ins $10
Monthly Package: $25
Benefits of joining this dance class would be to reduce your stress and anxiety and to bring-up your natural energizer!
For further information contact: Andranik Pogosian (Andre), Coordinator, (604) 618 3436 or info@cghas.org
Enjoy a weekly Karma Class by DONATION
Please bring a non-perishable donation for the Vancouver Food Bank. Sunday at noon!
Classes run for approximately 80 minutes unless otherwise indicated. Closed on all statutory holidays. Closed for Winter Break.
Please call 604 708 8369
Computer Classes or Spanish Classes: Price for members and non-members are a fraction of what it cost at various institutions.
Dru Yoga – Vancouver, Seniors Centre: Improve your mind, body and spirit with Dru yoga – designed to be practiced by people of all abilities, all fitness levels and all ages.
Wednesdays 10:00AM-11:30AM | $3.50 for members, $5 for non-members | Drop In
Kidney Screening: SeeKD program for early detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Three tests are done, and it may take about twenty minutes. These tests are: blood pressure, urine test, and blood test. To participate in the SeeKD program, please contact: Contact411@411seniors.bc.ca Ask for the SeeKD program at 604-684-8171
Seniors’ Distress Line: 604-872-1234 Vancouver or 604-872-3311 Greater Vancouver
The Vancouver Community College Downtown Campus has:
1. soups, sandwiches and hamburgers for less than $3.50. VCC’s daily lunch specials are less than $5.50;
2. bread, pastries and cakes for a reasonable price, ranging from $2.00 and up;
3. salon services, – seniors receive 20% off any services of cut and style, conditioning treatments, and colour services; and,
4. skin and body therapy services – including hand and foot treatment, hair removal, and lash and brow services for a 1/4 of current market rate.
Most of these services are done by students enrolled at Vancouver Community College, please call (604) 443-8332 to make an appointment.
Free Drop-ins to develop one’s communication and leadership knowledge and skills.
ToastMasters offers “three” free guest visits to help improve one’s communication, leadership, emotional intelligence, and time management skills. Club 8139 Toastmasters meets every Thursday evenings from 7 to 9pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church at 1440 West 12th Avenue (i.e., second floor banquet hall).
Guest could bring friends too, and everyone is allowed upto three visits before they are asked if they would like to join Toastmasters International for about $100 every six months. There is a one-time membership fee for non-members. A big discount for people with disabilities.
If Thursday evenings do not work, Club 8237 – Toastmasters meets every Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 at the same venue.
Portland Community clinic Monday to Thursday 09:00 to 2:00 PM for downtown eastside individuals – call for rates. Children are referred to Strathcona clinic. Tel: (778) 371-0060
Strathcona Community Dental Clinic for children under age 19, call for rates. Tel: (604) 713-4485
Pacific Oral Health Society (in White Rock), reduced rates, 20-30% (similar to UBC). Full service during the summers, including dental emergencies and root canals. Call for rates, Tel: (604)-317-6453
Lookout Dental (in Surrey), reduced rates, 20%. Please call for rates. Tel: (604) 545-4012.
Every Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. starting May 2nd, 2015.
For your health: develop coordination and technique to improve your range of flexible motion and movements. Come and enjoy Middle Eastern Belly Dance with modern fusion influences. Learn basic movements, drills, combinations learn dance rhythms, veil work, zill basics, and layering. Beginner friendly.
A great low impact workout by which you can have fun, smile, laugh and learn better coordination. Wear comfortable loose fitting clothing, soft slippers or barefoot. Improve your dancing skills, strengthen hips and core muscles while gaining better flexibility in shoulders and spine.
Suggested donation for drop-ins $10
Monthly Package: $25
Benefits of joining this dance class would be to reduce your stress and anxiety and to bring-up your natural energizer!
For further information contact: Andranik Pogosian (Andre), Coordinator, (604) 618 3436 or info@cghas.org
Enjoy a weekly Karma Class by DONATION
Please bring a non-perishable donation for the Vancouver Food Bank. Sunday at noon!
Classes run for approximately 80 minutes unless otherwise indicated. Closed on all statutory holidays. Closed for Winter Break.
Please call 604 708 8369
LATEST VCN NEWS
- VCN closed Mon Nov 11th
- VCN closed Friday April 19 and Monday April 22
- VCN Annual General Meeting Tues Feb 26th at 5:30pm
- VCN closed Mon Dec 24th to Tues Jan 1st. Open on Tues Jan 2nd
- Scheduled power maintenance Friday Nov 9th at 6pm to Saturday Nov 10th at noon
- Power maintenance on Friday, June 22nd, 2018 at 4pm
- VCN Annual General Meeting Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 5:30pm (registration at 5pm)
- VCN closed Mon, Dec 25th to Mon, Jan 1st
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SERVICES
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WEBTEAM
The webteam is passionate about designing quality and innovative communication materials for non-profits at a cost-effective price.
TECHTEAM
The TechTeam is comprised of a highly trained team who use technology to provide non-profit organizations with fast, cost-effective IT services.
INTERNSHIPS
The Youth Internships (YI) program gives students and young professionals an opportunity to gain experience by working in non-profits.
BLOG
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