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Dignity Seniors Society
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Dedicated to affecting systemic change that creates culturally appropriate services for 2SLGBTQIA+ Seniors in British Columbia
www.dignityseniors.org
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West End Seniors Network
is delivering Holiday Gift Baskets to local seniors in need!
Check out the poster for gift ideas snd thank you!
To donate, visit: wesn.ca
Drop off at:
Kay’s Place (Denman Place Mall) M–F, 10 AM–3 PM
Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay St.) M–F, 9 AM–5 PM
#Vancouver #seniors
November 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Looking for events suitable for #2SLGBTQIA+ seniors and elders in British Columbia?

Check out the easy to traverse updated Dignity Seniors calendar of events on our website! Visit the website link here:
www.dignityseniors.org/upcoming-eve...
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#bcseniors #queerelders #dignityseniors
November 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
South Granville Seniors Centre’s Seniors Support & Solutions Expo 2025 takes place Friday, November 28th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and admission is completely free!

Stop by the Dignity Seniors booth onsite and say hi!
#BCSeniors #seniors #lgbtqia
November 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
We’re excited to share that #DignitySeniors is officially a registered charity!
Your support helps provide essential programs for 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors.
This #GivingTuesday / Dec 2nd, consider making a donation & help spread care to #2SLGBTQIA+ Olders & Elders in BC.
www.dignityseniors.org/donate
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November 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
WESN has recently partnered with DSS to offer visiting services for #2SLGBTQIA+ #seniors!
Trained volunteers provide:
If you or someone you know could benefit, (participant or volunteer) we’d love to hear from you!
Email for details:
[email protected] or [email protected]
November 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
November 20th is #TransgenderDayofRemembrance.
Those of us who are allies must hold ourselves, our communities & our politicians accountable.
We must always listen and learn. Every day we must uplift the refrain that #trans rights are human rights.
And today, we remember and say their names. 🏳️‍⚧️💜🏳️‍⚧️
November 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
#TransDayofRemembrance Nov 20th events🕯️:
• QMUNITY gathering at The Birdhouse (44 W 4th)⁠ with an all-ages event.
•Speakers, drag, live music, & space to honour, reflect & mourn. ⁠
⁠•Van Trans March & SAGAH host 7pm vigil MacLean Park. Warm food, speakers, music, ASL, & a reading.
#Vancouver
November 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
#DignitySeniors will be at the South Granville Seniors Centre's #Seniors Expo 2025!
Friday, Nov. 28th, 🗓️ 11:00am to 2:00pm, & admission is completely FREE!
Explore a variety of booths & vendors, connect with orgs & services that support seniors’ safety, well-being, & independence.
#Vancouver
November 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
“A new project is helping #NorthShore #seniors get back on their feet until they can find a permanent home.”
Learn more at the link: www.nsnews.com/local-news/n...
#bcseniors #dignityseniors
North Shore non-profit opens safe house for at-risk seniors
The house in Central Lonsdale accommodates up to eight people age 55 and older until they can find a permanent home
www.nsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
St. Andrews-Wesley United Church hosts an annual vigil to provide a safe space for our #2SLGBTQIA+ community to gather together and through ritual and ceremony, honour their loved ones.
#TransDayofRemembrance Vigil
🗓️: Sunday, Nov. 23rd
⏱️: 7:00pm
📍: 1022 Nelson Street, Vancouver
November 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
#TransAwarenessWeek (Nov 13-19), we call on allies of trans & gender diverse communities to take steps to support trans, nonbinary, 2Spirit, & genderfluid people. With rising misinformation threatening #2SLGBTQIA rights, this calls for allies to take action. 🏳️‍⚧️✊
Learn more: www.egale.ca/transweek
November 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
“Married couple Pat & Margaret had a shared dream for old age: living in a big house with other #lesbians where everyone took care of each other. That vision inspired them to build Village Hearth, the first 55+ community for #LGBTQseniors and allies in the U.S.”
www.wunc.org/show/embodie...
How LGBTQ Seniors Are Aging In Community
LQBTQ seniors face distinct challenges in older age — from isolation to struggles in accessing care and services because of their sexuality. Anita talks with three folks building solutions: a lesbian ...
www.wunc.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
‪“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: ‬
‪Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. ‬
‪At the going down of the sun and in the morning ‬
‪We will remember them.”‬
(Excerpt “For the Fallen” - Laurence Bunyan 1914).
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Lest We Forget.
#RemembranceDay
Video @fallinginsand 🙏
November 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Dignity Seniors Society at the 2025 Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Conference.
Led by @dignityseniors Labhrás Quigley, the session covered the project’s 1st year building safer, more welcoming care for #2SLGBTQIA+ people at end of life.
(L to R) Emily, Shaun, Shayla, Josephine, Labhrás
November 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
#IndigenousVeteransDay celebrates the bravery & contributions of #Indigenous peoples i/t 🇨🇦 Armed Forces.
Over 12,000 Indigenous people served in WWI/WWII Korean War, courageously fighting for 🇨🇦 despite facing inequality.
Today, we salute First Nations, Inuit & Métis warriors who served bravely. 🕊️
November 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This week for #ThrowbackThursday we visit the golden age of television and the #gay artists who entertained us via @stevenkolb.bsky.social
“Before “out and proud,” there was coded and fabulous.
A generation of showmen who hid in plain sight — wrapped in sequins, sarcasm, and showbiz.
#lgbtq
November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Join QMUNITY Gathers: Over Lunch today!
Every Wednesday, 12 PM-1 PM, #2SLGBTQIA+ older adults & seniors connect to enjoy a delicious meal at Gordon Neighbourhood House.
For details, email [email protected]

We can’t wait to see you there! 💖⁠
#Seniors #2SLGBTQIA+
November 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
“Our community is rich in love ❤️
Photo Project by Morgan Lieberman documenting older #lesbian love stories.
Each couple’s photo is placed next to stills from earlier in their relationship.“
#agingwithpride #2slgbtqia
Repost via @sageusa 🙏
November 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#TransgenderAwarenessMonth is a time to honour & uplift the #transgender community.
With rising discrimination, it’s an opportunity to continue educating the public, foster greater understanding for a more supportive society for non-gender-conforming people.
www.dignityseniors.org/trans/non-bi...
November 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
#DaylightSavingTime ends this weekend!
Don’t forget to set any manual clocks back one hour before you go to bed (Saturday night) as the change happens at 2am Sunday, November 2nd. ⏰ 🔙
#springforwardfallback
November 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Thanks to #HealthcareExcellenceCanada for highlighting the work that #DignitySeniors Society is doing for the well being of #2SLGBTQIA+ olders & elders in British Columbia! 🙏
Check out the Blog where they speak w/ Dignity Seniors Chair, Darren Usher! 🔗 www.healthcareexcellence.ca/en/resources...
October 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Subscribe to our #DignitySeniors newsletter!

Keep up to date with what’s going on at DSS, learn the latest news on #2SLGBTQIA+ seniors issues in B.C., and connect with opportunities to get involved in your community.
Visit our website link 🔗 in our bio or visit dignityseniors.org/news
DSS news — Dignity Seniors Society
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October 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
With high winds & heavy rain in the forecast across parts of #BC, it’s important to stay alert & take precautions.
Here are some key things to watch out for:

• Secure outdoor items ✔️
• Stay clear of downed power lines ✔️
• Drive safely in stormy conditions ✔️
Be prepared: PreparedBC.ca/WinterWeather
October 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Showcasing some of the incredible #2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in our community for #LGBTQ History Month, this week featuring two-spirit / HIV community advocate Albert McLeod. 🏳️‍🌈🪶🏳️‍⚧️
Visit our @dignityseniors Instagram page for more on this amazing human!
October 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
#IntersexAwarenessDay honours intersex people, raises awareness, & advocates for bodily autonomy & rights.
Let’s celebrate diversity beyond the binary & commit to creating spaces where all bodies & identities are respected.
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#2slgbtqia
October 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM