Canada has over 70 Prostate Cancer Support Groups that meet once a month. This Richmond group in British Columbia is founded in 2013 by volunteers and focused on providing help to Chinese-speaking men, but everyone is welcome. We speak English, Cantonese and Mandarin, meet on the second Thursday of every month from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Seniors Centre of Minoru Centre for Active Living (7191 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC V6Y 1N9 Multipurpose Room 1 (1033)). Join us for the professional presentation and talk to other men and family members who have been dealing with prostate cancer for weeks, months or even years.

No registration is required and all ages are welcome. Please swipe your Seniors Facility Pass ($36/year for seniors 55+ or spouses) or pay a $5 drop-in fee at the front desk when arriving for each session.

If you want to chat one on one with a survivor, you may drop in our walking club. The Richmond Blue Walkers walk 5-10 km on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am-11 am, along the beautiful river dykes and parks in Richmond (Walk in the Richmond Shopping Centre during the rainy days or cold seasons). Click here for the schedule or contact Daniel Leung at 604-836-6423 for the locations and meeting places.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada accepts donations online, please go to http://prostatecanada.ca/ 捐款前列腺癌基金會請到 http://prostatecanada.ca/

此支援小組乃義工組織,我們講英語普通話廣東話幫助您了解良性前列腺疾病與前列腺癌的病徵預防治療康復與最新醫療硏究等資訊每月第二個星期四下午6:30-8:30在「明納健康活動中心」的長者中心多用途活動室1 (1033)

每次都需要在前台的會員證(55歲以上長者年費$36),也可以付$5的單次場地費

列治文前列腺癌友步行團「藍天健行」每週二和週四早上9時至11時沿著美麗的河堤和公園散步在下雨天或寒冷季節步行於列治文購物中心)。點擊查詢活動更新 打電話604-836-6423 (Daniel)

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You are advised to seek professional services from licensed physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists and health care professionals, if and when necessary.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Richmond Blue Walker Schedule 列治文「藍天健行」步行團時間表

The Richmond Blue Walkers have walked/run/biked 5-10km along different beautiful river dikes of the Fraser River and parks twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) in 1-2 hours (9-11 am) since 2017. We adjusted the following walking route schedule after 2021, with a shift to 4 days a week in 2026 (Tuesday to Friday). Please join in or drop by to say hello:

2017 年開始,列治文「藍天健行」步行團,每週兩次(週二和週四)上午 9 點至 11 點,在 1 至 2 小時內,沿著美麗的菲沙河堤岸和公園進行 5 至 10 公里的步行/跑步/騎單車活動 2021 年後,我們確定了以下健行路線安排。並於 2026 年調整為每週四天(週二至週五)。歡迎加入我們,或隨時過來打個招呼: 

From 2026, we will walk/run/bike 4 days a week!

  

Meeting places:

On the 1st and 2nd weeks of the month, please meet at the "Terra Nova Public Washroom" parking lot. 

每月第12週請在 “Terra Nova公共洗手間停車場集合。

The 3rd and 4th weeks are at "Garry Point Park Parking Area". (The 5th week TBA at the top of this post) 

34 週在 “Garry Point 公園停車場” 集合。( 5 週容後公佈在此網頁上

You can find the meeting place on Google Maps by entering the address provided above.

Please click here for more programs of Butts In Motion.

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Choose to Move - A Free online and in-person programs across B.C. for 55+

2026 is coming fast! Even if you aren't the kind of person who sets 'New Year's Resolutions,' January can be a great time for a 'fresh start.' If you have wanted to become physically active, now is the perfect chance. Choose to Move is proven to help participants become more physically active and socially connected.

They are launching new FREE online and in-person programs across B.C. beginning in early January. This transformative support program for individuals aged 55 and older offers 1-on-1 consultations with a trained activity coach, group meetings, and personalized activity plans.

Choose to Move participants notice they have more energy, feel happier, and enjoy improved mobility. Being physically active and socially connected can support your health and independence and boost your quality of life. 
Upcoming Programs

Programs are launching in-person and online all over British Columbia. Check out the BC-wide options if Choose to Move is not available in your community.

Not available in your area?  NO PROBLEM!
If you are over 55 and live in British Columbia, you can join Choose to Move online. Add your name to join a virtual program with others from around the province. When a space becomes available, an activity coach will contact you directly.
 
Join an Online Program
About Choose to Move
Crafted by the Active Ageing Research Team at the University of British Columbia, Choose to Move has transformed the lives of 10,000+ individuals aged 55 and above across 65+ communities in BC since 2015. Delivered in collaboration with 100+ non-profit partners, this program offers participants free one-on-one consultations with trained coaches to set health goals and develop personalized activity plans. Eight engaging group meetings provide a supportive environment for group discussion, encouragement, and learning with coaches covering various health topics. Choose to Move is not a fitness program. 

For more information about Choose to Move, please visit www.choosetomove.ca

Monday, December 15, 2025

FREE INFORMATION PACKAGES - REEF KNOT KITS

 

A free kit with everything you need to know about prostate cancer

Click on the picture to go to the website

The above Reef Knot Kit information packages are free to prostate cancer patients, their loved ones, and health care providers’ offices anywhere in Canada.

Each Reef Knot Kit includes important resources to aid you in understanding your diagnosis, making difficult decisions surrounding your treatment options, and improving your quality of life with your cancer. We encourage anyone going through this journey to take the time to learn more about prostate cancer and take advantage of the resources provided in these kits.


Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Androgen Deprivation Therapy Educational Program Update

The www.LifeOnADT.com online ADT Educational Program is a free resource to help patients manage ADT side effects and engage in healthy lifestyle behaviours (e.g., physical activity). The program provides support to both prostate cancer patients and their partners or loved ones.

The next online classes will be held on January 14, February 9, and March 11, 2026, all at 3:00 PM Pacific time/ 6:00 PM Eastern time.

Classes are offered monthly; patients are asked to register ahead of time at www.LifeOnADT.com. The class is a one-time, live (90 min.), facilitated webinar. After attending, Canadian patients are mailed a free copy of the ADT book (linked below). 

https://www.springerpub.com/androgen-deprivation-therapy-9780826184023.html


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