EVENTS & NEWS
2022 Events
OCTOBER 2022
IPAD DONATION
Rotary Club of Richmond generously donated brand new IPADS to Kiwanis Towers. Kiwanis Towers will be opening a computer room for the seniors. The seniors will be able to use the new IPADs once the computer room opens in the near future.
AUGUST 2022 Kiwanis END OF SUMMER BBQ
A successful event hosted by the Richmond Kiwanis Senior Citizens Housing Society with approx. 200 seniors attending, The seniors enjoyed the live music, community groups, Mayor and Council members and of course, the lunch. Major sponsors included the City of Richmond, Telus and AWM Alliance Real Estate Group..
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August 2022
TOWNHALL with MP BAINS, MP MIAO & MINISTER KHERA
President, Cindy Chan & Manager, Milan Kljajic attended a townhall meeting. Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera explained what the ministry has been doing, current services and programs available and policies for Seniors. Good discussions on collaboration with grants, services and affordable housing for seniors.
2021 Events
Kiwanis Board of Directors REALLY CARE about THE elderly residents
The Richmond Kiwanis Club in collaboration with the Richmond Kiwanis Senior Citizens Housing Society purchased and distributed 25,000 masks to all the residents living at Kiwanis Towers in 2021.
November 28th, 2021
April 27th, 2021
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April 8th, 2021
Resident Feedback Survey
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February 16th, 2021
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January 9th, 2021
https://www.richmond-news.com/opinion/letters-do-we-really-care-about-the-elderly-3242163
January 5th, 2021
January 2nd, 2021
https://vancouversun.com/news/covid-19-heroes-milan-kljajic-manager-of-kiwanis-towers-in-richmond
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2020 Events
2020 Events
December 2020 We have donated $1000 to support the Richmond Food Bank Society.
The Kiwanis Club of Richmond generously donated $1000 and continues the ongoing support for the Richmond Food Bank Society. The Richmond Food Bank gives healthy and nutritional balanced food to more than 2200 people that are in need for food in a typical week.
2020 Events
December 2020 The Richmond Kiwanis club donated $1000 to support the Salvation Army
The Kiwanis Club of Richmond continues to support the Salvation Army with a cheque for $1000. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people in 400 communities across Canada.
2020 Events
November 2020 Local Artist decorated lobby windows preparing for the holiday season
A local artist decorated all the lobby windows in preparation of the holiday season.
2020 Events
October 2020 Richmond North's MLA Distributed Masks To Residents
Kiwanis Towers Board of Directors in collaboration with Richmond North's MLA, Teresa Wat distributed masks to 300 residents. Keeping our seniors safe throughout the pandemic.
2020 Events
October 2020
Housing Society with MLA'S Constituency Office from Canada Chain Commerce and Culture Association
President, Cindy Chan on behalf of the Richmond Kiwanis Senior Housing Society receiving a generous donation through the local MLA's Constituency Office from Canada Chain Commerce and Culture Association.
2020 Events
September 2020 President, Cindy Chan receiving some donated masks at City Hall from the Taiwan Chamber of Commerce in BC.
2020 Events
June 2020 Mask Donation from Quanzhou Friendship Society of Canada
Kiwanis received a donation of 2000 masks from Quanzhou Friendship Society of Canada coordinated through the local MLA’s Constituency Office, Teresa Wat. Masks were distributed to 190 residents.
2020 Events
May 2020 Mask Donation from Canadian Community Service Association
Kiwanis received a donation of masks from Canada Community Service Association coordinated through the local MLA’s Constituency Office, Teresa Wat. Masks were distributed to 174 residents.
2020 Events
May 2020 Rice Donation from JEAN IP Foundation
Kiwanis received a donation of rice packages that was distributed to over 400 residents.
2020 Events
March 2020 – The Richmond Kiwanis Club generously donate $3200 to the Richmond Centre for Disability.
The Richmond Kiwanis Club generously donate $3200 to the Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD). The (RCD) provides service to entire communities on disability issues.
2020 Events
March 2020 – We donated $3650 and continues the ongoing support for the Richmond Food Bank Society
The Richmond Kiwanis Club generously donated $3650 and continues the ongoing support for the Richmond Food Bank Society
2020 Events
March 2020 – ICONNBC Roundtable Discussions
Kiwanis representatives attended an invitation to meet with Federal Minister of Seniors, Honourable Deb Schulte to participate with roundtable discussions on the latest Canadian Senior Affairs.
2020 Events
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January 2020 – Pancake Breakfast
Another successful pancake breakfast event hosted by the Richmond Kiwanis Board of Directors. 100 residents attended the pancake breakfast.
2019 Events
2019 Events
December 2019 Annual Christmas Party
Kiwanis held their annual Christmas Party hosted by the Richmond Board of Directors, the resident’s social committee and management. 120 residents attended the event.
2019 Events
August 2019 – City of Richmond’s Community Social Development Tour
A tour of Kiwanis Towers was provided to staff from the City of Richmond’s Community Social Development Department.
2019 Events
July 2019 – 4th Annual Anniversary BBQ
Kiwanis held their annual anniversary BBQ with approximately 140 residents attending.
2019 Events
April 2019 – BBQ Lunch
Kiwanis held a BBQ lunch for 150 residents. Guest included local MLAs and the Leader of BC Liberal Party.
2019 Events
April 2019 – Round Table Discussions & Tour of Building
Kiwanis hosted a tour of the building to local MLAs and had productive roundtable discussions in regards to the need of more low-income housing for seniors.
2018 Events
2018 Events
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December 2018 – Annual Christmas Party
Kiwanis held their annual Christmas Party hosted by the Richmond Board of Directors, the resident’s social committee and management. 110 residents attended the event.
2018 Events
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October 2018 – Pancake Breakfast
Kiwanis held a pancake breakfast event hosted by the Richmond Kiwanis Board of Directors. 60 residents attended the pancake breakfast.
2018 Events
July 2018 – 3rd Annual Anniversary BBQ
Kiwanis held their annual anniversary BBQ with approximately 110 residents attending.
2017 Events
2017 EVENTS
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December 2017 – Annual Christmas Party
Kiwanis held their annual Christmas Party hosted by the Richmond Board of Directors, the resident’s social committee and management. 114 residents attended the event.
2017 EVENTS
November 2017 – Resident Luncheon & Kiwanis Tour MLAs
A luncheon was held at Continental Restaurant hosted by local Richmond MLA’s and Richmond Kiwanis Senior Citizens Housing Society. Approx. 300 residents attended the free lunch.
2016 Events
2016 EVENTS
2017 EVENTS
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December 2016 – Annual Christmas Party
Kiwanis held their annual Christmas Party hosted by the Richmond Board of Directors, the resident’s social committee and management. 105 residents attended the event.
2016 EVENTS
2017 EVENTS
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February 2016 – Chinese New Year Event
Resident’s Social Committee organized a Chinese New Year event for approx. 100 residents.
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