West End Community Centre

This event has been cancelled. Once a new date has been confirmed, details will be shared. Please check back for updates.   Guest speakers Lizbeth Wall and Val Vaartnou from the Canadian Celiac Association of BC. Celiac is a malabsorption condition that reduces the absorption of nutrients from the intestine including dietary calcium and vitamin […]

Learn about bone building therapy and important advances for men and women at high risk of fragility fractures. Dr. David Kendler, MD FRCP, Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology) at the University of BC. He is a member of Osteoporosis Canada’s Scientific Advisory Council and of the Committee of Scientific Advisors of the International Osteoporosis Foundation and […]

Sedentary Behaviour & Physical Activity in Older Adults: Sit Less, Move More, Be Strong The talk will review the updated US physical activity guidelines and summarize the benefits of reducing prolonged sitting time and increasing everyday physical activity. Maureen C. Ashe PhD, PT - Associate Professor, Department of Family Practice, UBC Investigator, Centre for Hip […]