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Mindfulness
by Darlene Here’s a little information about mindfulness meditation to make it more accessible. Meditation and that wandering monkey mind! Well, minds think, that’s what…
News
Social DistanSING
In celebration of Neighbourhood House Week 2020 we collaborated with community members to host a unique rooftop concert (dubbed #socialdistanSING) for West End apartment dwellers…
Creating Calm
by Grace Worry serves a useful purpose—it warns us of danger and it motivates us to find solutions. Worrying, however, that goes on for longer…
Naan Lavaash Recipe
by Nahid Serves 8 pieces of Bread Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup warm water 1 tsp salt 2 tsp dry yeast 1/4 cup…
Asian Heritage Month
May in Canada is Asian Heritage Month. We are proud of the Asian heritage in our community and want to share some of the ways…
Statement regarding the closure of the West End Food Hub
For the past five years, Gordon Neighbourhood House has worked alongside the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) to run the West End Food Hub. Delivered…
Reading Resources
Did you know that before Gordon House moved into 1019 Broughton Street it was the original location of the West End public library? We have…
West End COVID Resource List
This blog post contains information on West End resources for seniors, homeless services, food access, public toilets, and community news & connections. Words highlighted in…
Vegetable Stock Recipe
by Joey Cook Time: 1.5 hours Traditionally, making vegetable stock at home involves using whole onions, carrots, celery and herbs that you buy and sift…
West African Peanut Stew Recipe
by Joey Here’s a delicious meal that is vegan, gluten-free, low-cost, easy and flexible. It’s a fan favourite in our Community Lunch program, and now…
Volunteer Time Capsule Interviews
Its National Volunteer Week! We are lucky to have a volunteer team that is made up of so many intelligent, funny, and interesting people. This…
Jeera Aloo Recipe
by Jessy Jeera Aloo (potatoes sauteed with cumin) is a vegetarian dish that is simple, healthy, tasty, and easy to make at home with only…
Chili con Carne Recipe
by Chef Amanda In this post we’ll be sharing a Chili con carne (Beef Chili) recipe in a photo series with descriptions for the method…
My Top 10 Movies for Social Isolation
by John Merzetti With the COVID19 pandemic wreaking havoc with our work, social, and home lives, a lot of people are spending a great deal…
Self-Isolation Self-Indulgence: West End Delivery and Take-out Food Options
Vancouver’s West End has always been a great destination for food. From the 100-mile menu at Forage, to hand-pulled noodles at Legendary Noodle, greasy poutine…
Income Tax Clinic—Postponed
Every year Gordon Neighbourhood House help hundreds of West End neighbours file their income tax returns through our Income Tax Clinic. The program is by…
COVID-19 Resources for West End Renters
One of Vancouver’s liveliest and most historic downtown neighbourhoods, the West End is well-loved for its diversity, tree-lined streets, and proximity to nearby parks and beaches.…
Supporting the Unist’ot’en Healing Center
Gordon Neighbourhood House has made a commitment to learning about what it means to operate on unceded territory, to recognizing injustices towards Indigenous peoples, and to taking material and meaningful action on these issues. That’s why on Feb. 21st, we will be donating all proceeds from both Attic Thrift Store locations to the Uni’stot’en Healing Center.
Humans of the West End: Linda
Linda moved to the West End years ago and she really enjoys Vancouver because there is not much snow during the winter. She adores the…
Humans of the West End: Abdol
Abdol has lived in the West End for 15 years, owns a moving company, and likes to relax at home and spend time at English…