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Seniors Serving Seniors Association began as a result of a meeting of seniors' agency representatives brought together on the invitation of Gretchen Brewin, then Alderwoman, City of Victoria, to discuss the needs of senior citizens in the Victoria area. The discussion indicated that information services, seniors housing, advice bureau and coordination of services were not being met. This meeting resulted in a small committee being struck to plan for community conferences.
A conference was held at the end of March, 1981, under the auspices of new Horizons and the Extension Department of the University of Victoria. Approximately 150 seniors attended. This conference concluded
with the wholehearted support of a new organization for seniors. A week later an organizational meeting was held, an interim board comprised of seniors from the group was nominated and, a president was chosen. This was the beginning of what is now known as Seniors Serving Seniors Association.
Seniors Serving Seniors Association of BC (SSS) incorporated under the BC Society Act in July, 1981 as
a non-profit, non-partisan organization whose purpose is to promote the well-being of senior citizens by:
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July 3, 1981
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Seniors Serving Seniors incorporates under the Society Act of BC.
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March, 1981
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Conference is held at the Univerity of Victoria to discuss seniors' needs. Following the conference a meeting was organized and thus began Seniors Serving Seniors.
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April, 1982
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A logo is chosen.
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Summer, 1983
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A New Horizons rant is received and SSS offices & Information and Referral Centre are set up at the Institute of Gerontology at St. Joseph's School of Nursing. First SSS coordinator Barbara C. Smith is hired.
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Fall, 1983
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Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly Committee forms to address elderly abuse concerns.
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October, 1984
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Better Option for Life Development disbands and board members join SSS.
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February, 1985
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A support group for separated & divorced people over 55 - "Turning Point Group" - is initiated and eventually joins with the international organization "Divorce Lifeline".
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June, 1985
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Self Help Aids Shop opens at Victoria General Hospital, 841 Fairfield Road.
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January, 1986
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A caregiver support group is initiated and results in the establishment of a Victoria office for the Family Caregivers Network.
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June, 1986
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Long Term Care Citizens Association disbands and members join SSS.
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July, 1986
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"Chat Linke" is started and provides friendly calls to isolated seniors.
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September, 1986
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Offices move to the Fairfield Health Centre, 841 Fairfield Road.
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April, 1987
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Senior Peer Counsellors complete training conducted by the Victoria Gerontology Association and become active with SSS.
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May, 1987
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SSS participates with Bingo to secure funding.
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September, 1987
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Friendly Visiting Program is initiated.
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February, 1988
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The Lunch Club opens at Fairfield Health Centre to provide companionship and a nutritious meal.
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Fall, 1989
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Social Advocacy Committee forms to address matters detrimental to the well-being and lifestyle of seniors.
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January, 1992
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"Tea and Lively Conversation" is initiated to provide socialization for seniors in the area.
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Spring, 1994
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SSS gets a new logo.
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June, 1994
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SSS offices and Lunch Club relocate to Rose Manor at 857 Rupert Terrace.
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June, 1995
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Information and Referral Service becomes computerized, moving the service into the 21st century.
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September, 1995
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Seniors' Services Directory is published following 3 years work of the Regional Seniors' SSS members working on the publication, gaining board approval to sponsor future editions.
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December, 1995
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Senior Peer Counsellors from James Bay join SSS Peer Counsellors.
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December, 1995
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SSS offices move from Rose Manor to Fairfield Health Centre, 841 Fairfield Road.
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February, 1996
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A Housing Search Companion is hired to support frail and handicapped seniors with housing needs.
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Fall, 1996
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Seniors in Stitches forms for seniors to contribute knitted items to the community.
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April, 1997
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Return to Health Program is initiated to offer social support to isolated seniors following a hospital stay.
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May, 1997
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The first Walk with Wisdom, a seniors walk fundraiser, is held at the University of Victoria.
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Spring, 1998
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The First Senior Link Newsletter is published.
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April, 1999
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SSS offices move to Red Cross Building when the Fairfield Health Centre was demolished.
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May, 2001
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Website is developed and Seniors' Services Directory becomes available online.
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June, 2001
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Seniors Serving Seniors celebrates 20 years of service.
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Seniors Serving Seniors - Suite 109, 1022 Pandora Avenue
- Victoria, British Columbia V8V 3P6
Telephone - (250) 382-4331 Fax
- (250) 361-9361
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