Elder Friendly Community Network

Supporting B.C. Seniors: Key Issues and Challenges" presented by Dan Levitt - BC Seniors Advocate

April 30th at 8:00 am. Doors Open at 7:30

Location: Trillium Communities Highgate Lodge located at 1538 Cedar Hill X Road.

Dan Levitt is British Columbia’s independent Seniors Advocate, appointed to represent the interests of older adults across the province. In this role, he monitors and evaluates seniors’ services, including health care, housing, income supports, and community programs, while providing evidence-based recommendations to government to improve quality of life for seniors and their families.

Dan brings a collaborative mindset to his work, engaging with community organizations, service providers, and advocacy groups across British Columbia to identify gaps and advance meaningful solutions. His work is grounded in the belief that every senior deserves dignity, respect, and access to high-quality care and supports.

He looks forward to connecting with EFCN members in Victoria to share insights, learn from local experiences, and strengthen partnerships that support healthy aging in our communities.

EFCN VICTORIA April 30th Breakfast Meeting Reminder

Hello Sabine Stefura,

Thank you for being a valued member of our Elder Friendly Community Network! We hope you will join us next week – on Thursday, April 30 - for an engaging discussion with Dan Levitt, BC Seniors Advocate.

Location: Trillium Communities Highgate Lodge located at 1538 Cedar Hill X Road.

PLEASE RSVP HERE - Space is limited

Supporting B.C. Seniors: Key Issues and Challenges

Presenter:

Dan Levitt - BC Seniors Advocate

Dan Levitt is British Columbia’s independent Seniors Advocate, appointed to represent the interests of older adults across the province. In this role, he monitors and evaluates seniors’ services, including health care, housing, income supports, and community programs, while providing evidence-based recommendations to government to improve quality of life for seniors and their families.

Prior to his appointment, Dan Levitt built a career focused on seniors’ care, serving in leadership roles in long-term care and assisted living, as well as working as a gerontologist, educator, and researcher. He is widely respected for his practical, data-driven approach and his commitment to ensuring that the voices of seniors are heard in policy decisions.

Dan brings a collaborative mindset to his work, engaging with community organizations, service providers, and advocacy groups across British Columbia to identify gaps and advance meaningful solutions. His work is grounded in the belief that every senior deserves dignity, respect, and access to high-quality care and supports.

He looks forward to connecting with EFCN members in Victoria to share insights, learn from local experiences, and strengthen partnerships that support healthy aging in our communities.

Thank you to our April Meeting Sponsor!


Meeting Details

Location: Trillium Communities Highgate Lodge:

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Serving: Continental Breakfast, Coffee and Tea

Time: Doors open 7:30 am. Meeting 8:00 - 9:30 am.

PARKING: Some street parking, and, you can park kitty corner across the street on Ophir and Cedar Hill X Rd in front of the Fig Mediterranean Deli.

Amount: $15 at the door, or $135 annually (9 meetings a year).

Cash or credit cards accepted.

Health Check: Out of respect for our elders at High Gate Lodge, please don't attend if you are feeling unwell.

Bring your organization's printed information and any upcoming events to put on the front table. Be sure to pick up anything left over at the end of the meeting. Thank you.

Guests Always Welcome

To effectively network and collaborate, we want to see more people and resources at our meetings. Feel free to forward this email to those who you think will be interested. People do not need to receive this email in order to attend. You can simply invite them. The more people, knowledge and resources we connect together through our meetings, the better we can serve our elder clients.

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