South Peace Seniors Access Service Society

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2025 Seniors Access Conference - June 14 

Another amazing Seniors Conference was held on June 14, 2025. Hosted by South Peace Seniors Access Service Society and held at the Dawson Creek Seniors Hall about 60 people were treated to a great day. The hall was brightly decorated in green and yellow table covers and flower baskets from Hillside Gardens.

After registration and coffee, the  conference was opened by MC Joe Judge.  He had everyone engaged with his quips and jokes as he kept the event moving along smoothly.

Dan Levitt was the keynote speaker for the day.  The BC Seniors Advocate’s presentation focussed current issues for seniors.  He brought a positive perspective along with the reality of concerns. Ageism is an issue overlooked by many and he urged seniors to call it what it is when we see it. From his presentation: Next Steps

• Increasing public awareness and education
• Encouraging all levels of government to ensure laws and policies protect and enable older people
• Implementing education and training to ensure health care providers are promoting age-inclusive practices
• Creating opportunities for positive intergenerational activities and programs

He reminded us that the Rolling Stones are seniors!  

During the question and answer period, he listened when local seniors expressed concerns and assured them he was taking those concerns seriously. 

Jordana Anderson from Deep Physio got everyone moving with her stretches and sit/stand exercise break.

Excellent food, prepared by Beans and Barley, was enjoyed for coffee break and lunch.  The creamy corn chowder and spicy curry chicken soup were a perfect fit for a rainy day. The egg salad sandwiches proved to be a favourite.  Thank you to Elda, Maxine and Sylvia for keeping everyone served.

The day wrapped up with door prize and raffle draws. 

Some thoughts:

From Dan Levitt: “Thank you once again for the warm welcome and the opportunity to speak at the Dawson Creek Seniors Conference on June 14, 2025. It was a pleasure to engage with your audience and to be part of the meaningful conversations taking place within your community. Thank you once again for your hospitality and for the opportunity to be part of your event.”

From Joe Judge: “Thank you to the great people involved with the Senior's Access Service Society. It was my pleasure to be involved with such a wonderful group of people.

Thank you all so much again”.

From Jordana Anderson: “such a great vibe!”

From some attendees: “The Seniors Conference was absolutely awesome -  Many thanks to all you hard working folks who planned and executed a wonderful day for so many of us.”

 “The best way to spend a rainy Saturday, the speaker was fabulous.”

“Thanks to Seniors Access for putting this together. It was very well done.”

2023 Seniors Access Conference - June 3 2023

The conference was a resounding success, with a full house, great speakers and MC, delicious food, and wonderful door prizes. Here are a few photos from the conference

 June 3, 2023 - 9:30am - 2:00pm. 

SPSASS Conference. "Navigating Dementia - Healthy Brains"

Keynote Speaker - Laurie De Croos LPN. 

Location: Seniors Citizens Hall, 1101 McKeller Ave, Dawson Creek. 

Tickets $15 available at Simple Pleasures or at the Seniors Access office in the Co-op Mall (M-F 1:00 - 3:00 pm)

See poster on the right for more information.