ACTIVITIES & SERVICES FOR SENIORS

101-2825 Clearbrook Rd
Abbotsford, BC V2T 6S3
Phone: 604-853-5532
Fax: 604-853-5532
Email:
office@gardenparktower.com
Website:
gardenparktower.com

OFFICE HOURS:

MONDAY—FRIDAY
8:30 AM—4:30 PM

GARDEN PARK TOWER/
CLEARBROOK COMMUNITY CENTRE

Is owned and operated by the Clearbrook Golden Age Society who leases various areas of the premises to other not-for –profit organizations, including:

Canadian Cancer Society
Alzheimer Society
Mennonite Historical Society of B.C.
M2/W2 Association

The Garden Park Tower is also home to a variety of other services that are important to seniors, including:

Medical Doctors’ Offices
Hearing Aid Centre
Endodontist Office
Medical lab
Pharmacy
Chiropractic Office
Hair Salon
Home Health Care

CLEARBROOK GOLDEN AGE SOCIETY

Incorporated July 25, 1978

MISSION STATEMENT

The Clearbrook Golden Age Society provides a meaningful social outlet in the Central Fraser Valley for the retired and semi-retired.

Its mission is accomplished by providing a physical plant which provides 111 residential units and space for recreational, educational and spiritual activities, with a view to promoting a sense of well-being in mind, body, and spirit.

The Society is service oriented. It is to serve the needs of seniors utilizing the resources that seniors can provide. It looks beyond the ranks of its membership to serve other needs in the community by developing special projects that the Society undertakes alone or together with others. The dignity and self-respect of each member, staff and participant are to be recognized and respected.

The Clearbrook golden Age Society is managed in harmony with the practices and faith perspective of the Judaeo-Christian Tradition.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

FOOD SERVICES

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
11:30 AM—12:30 PM
Delicious home-cooked lunches (reasonably priced) are served in the Centre’s main Dining Room. Although the organization is senior oriented, it encourages individuals of all ages to come and enjoy the meals.

ROSE ROOM COFFEE SHOP

Monday—Friday, 8:30 AM– 4:00 PM
A pleasant atmosphere for seniors and others to meet their friends for coffee and a chat. Tea, juice and a variety of freshly baked snacks are also available. Lunch is served daily from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

GIFT SHOP

Monday—Friday, 9:30 AM—3:00 PM
As the name indicates, various gifts are offered for sale here. Most items such as pictures, knitted items, wooden gifts, and various useful household items are created by the senior volunteers in the Centre’s various workshops. Greeting cards in English and German are also sold here.

BOOKBINDING

Monday—Friday, 8:30 AM—11:30 AM
Restoration of old and used books is the specialty of the volunteers in the Bindery; all types of books are accepted and rates are very reasonable. Gold stamping and name imprinting are also available. Place your order in the Gift shop during their regular hours.

PICTURE FRAMING

Monday—Friday, by appointment only.
The updated shop provides the volunteers with professional equipment and stock to service their clients. Picture framing and matting are done for a very reasonable cost. Free estimates upon request.

TOURS

Monday—Friday, 10:00 AM—3:00 PM
Day trips and longer 2—4 day trips to areas in BC, Washington and beyond are coordinated by a committee of volunteers. They work assisting passengers with travel arrangements and reservations. A brochure of the tours is published annually and is available at the Tour Desk in the Main Lobby.

INCOME TAX

Income Tax Services are provided for seniors and low income clients in March & April each year.

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Carpet Bowling Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00 pm—4 pm
Fee: $0.25 per day
From September—May

RENTAL FACILITIES

There are four rooms available to rent for seminars, business meetings, wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations, family gatherings, funeral receptions and banquets of all kinds. We can accommodate groups of up to 500 people.

Become a part of the Clearbrook Golden Age Society

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

If you are interested in becoming involved in any of the services listed above or would like more information on how to become involved as a volunteer, please contact the Clearbrook Golden Age Society office.

MEMBERSHIP is available to retired or semi-retired individuals residing in the Central Fraser Valley area. First time Membership fees are only $6.00, then $5.00 annually thereafter. Membership renewal is due in January of each year.