Hello everyone,
We have a unique offer to find out if you are MONA LISA or LEONARDO DA VINCI??????
The library is offering charcoal sketching classes by Patrick and looking for NUDE models. They will pay $100.00 to models and charge $10.00 per class to learn how to sketch. Time will be Mondays 11 – 1:00 before the library opens to the public.
This is not closed to only seniors, it is open to the public to participate in both modelling and classes.
If you are interested please call the library (250) 638-8884.
— Cathy Green, Secretary – Skeena Valley Seniors Society
Hello Everyone,
We had a very informative meeting this morning. Two housing meetings we should be aware of.
One is Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm Terrace Sportsplex banquet room guest speaker Troy Peters
Join in public conversation on seniors housing, aging in place and community needs in Terrace and the Northwest.
This session will explore local housing needs, service gaps and housing options including homestay opportunities.
Learn about co-operative housing Thursday May 21, 2026 at 7:30 pm Terrace Sportsplex banquet room guest speaker
Thom Armstrong.
This introductory session is for anyone interested in learning what co-operative is and how it could support community housing
in Terrace and the Northwest.
These are free sessions to attend. Please come out and voice your opinions. We are still advocating for affordable senior housing. Let your voice count, mark your calendars to attend.
Cathy Green – Secretary, Skeena Valley Seniors Society
Hi everyone,
Hope you are having a lovely Mother’s Day.
Please join us at out Members Meeting this Tuesday May 12th at 10:30 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church 5401 McConnell Cres. across from the college.
Hope to see you there.
Cathy Green – Secretary Skeena Valley Seniors Society
Hello everyone,
Gian Gibson our osteopath is returning. He will be in Terrace May 8th – 11th. Send your email to
gian@nextsteprelief.ca to request an appointment.
Our next free seniors luncheon is May 8th at the Efree Church 4640 Park Ave doors opening at 11 Bingo at Noon on the dot and lunch of Reuben Sandwich and assortment of side dishes (bring one to add if you like) will be served at 12:30. Entertainment to follow. If you are up to helping in the kitchen, serving or clean up after??? would be greatly appreciated. Let me know if you are able.
Our next members meeting will be May 12th at 10:30 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church 5401 McConnell Crescent across from the college. Come hear what is new and bring your ideas if you can.
See you soon.
Cathy – Secretary Skeena Valley Seniors Society
Hi Everyone,
Here’s a chance to support Skeena Valley Seniors.
We invite you and your friends to this paint night –
a fundraiser for us…for seniors…. for The Corner.
April 23 Thursday 6 to 8 pm at the Legion
SVSS Members just need to say they are members to do the Spring Bloom painting for $30.00. Find a friend or family member and have a night out. Non members pay $50.00. Membership is $20.00 one time payment for a lifetime .
Register and etransfer to info@creativecanvascanada.com
Hi everyone, time to mark your calendars!! Our EASTER FEASTER is around the corner.
April 10, 2026
EFree Church 4640 Park Avenue
Doors open at 11:00 am
BINGO Noon
Lunch 12:30 (turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and fixings)
Dessert Mango cheesecakes
Bring a friend Bring a side dish
Music Karaoke
Just a reminder to follow us on Facebook under both Skeena Valley Seniors and Seniors Corner Thrift Shop to keep up to date with everything. If you haven’t been to the thrift store on Braun’s Island – you should check it out, we have been getting some amazing donations.
Hope to see you all soon.
Cathy Green
Secretary – Skeena Valley Seniors Society
Hello Everyone,
Time to mark your calendar for our next luncheon at the Efree Church at 4640 Park Avenue. We are looking for some help and if you are able to sign up with our amazing volunteers who make up an effective happy crew of committed seniors helping seniors, we would appreciate it.
Kitchen Prep 9 -11, Set Up 10 – 11, Clean Up 1 – 2:30
Thank You All, look forward to seeing you there.
Next week is a busy week, we have our monthly meeting on Tuesday, see below, and Friday is our Free Luncheon at the EFree Church corner of Park Ave and Sparks St. Theme is “Old Fashioned Valentine Lunch” Come dressed in 60’s era clothing. Prizes will be awarded to best dressed.
Information on a free clinic for seniors on Representation Agreements – a document that lets you name a trusted person to make health and personal care decisions if you are not able to.
The groups are small and are held at Laura Cochrane’s new law office at 4546 Lazelle Avenue (next door to the old Sidewalkers building).
Priority spaces in the pro bono clinics are for attendees aged 70 and older, or those supporting older family members.
Laura has a few spaces left for this Thursday (January 29th) at 3.00 pm which are available on a first-come, first-served basis by contacting her as follows:
Please share with others if you know there is a need.
We don’t want the winter blues to set in so invite all of you to our FREE
UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Wednesday January 7th
Efree Church 4640 Park Avenue
Thanks to Volunteer Terrace
There will be cabbage rolls, perogies, borscht and several other dishes. Feel free to bring a side dish if you like but lots will be there. So do Bring a friend, Bring cash if you want to support the 50/50 sales and Bring a smile to enjoy some great company.
We are looking for a few volunteers to help with both prep in the kitchen and clean up after lunch. If you can help please contact me 😃 much appreciated
Doors open at 11:00
Free Bingo starts at 12:00 on the dot (don’t be late)
Lunch will be served at 12:30
Entertainment Karaoke by Sean
