Image: Supplied by C. Stam / There's a strong sense of camaraderie and friendship at Seniors Connect Cafe events put on Chilliwack-based Compassionate Neighbourhood Health Partners Society.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Helping seniors

Online auction begins for Chilliwack charity that helps older adults, seniors find meaningful community connections

Jul 30, 2022 | 1:08 PM

CHILLIWACK — Think of it like Facebook’s 24-hour bidding platform with potential bargains galore, but for an even better cause supporting older adults in Chilliwack.

An online auction designed to raise funds to support Chilliwack seniors and link them with meaningful community connections launched today.

Chilliwack-based Compassionate Neighbourhood Health Partners Society (CNHPS) announced that its first annual online auction will go from today (Jul. 30) until this Friday, August 5 at 6 p.m.

Auction items include portable BBQs, fold-up chairs, outdoor gear, outdoor blankets, Bluetooth speakers, canteens, pickleball sets, casserole dishes, and portable stoves, just to name a few.

You can register as a bidder and access the auction items using this link: CNHPS 2022 Online Auction.

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There is an Auctria mobile bidding app (available on the Google Play Store as well as on the Apple Store) for those who prefer using their cell phone to their computers.

CNHPS is a registered charitable society consisting of trained volunteers who provide a variety of support services for older adults in Chilliwack. All services are provided free of charge as it promotes the physical, spiritual, and psychosocial well-being of older adult neighbours living with advanced chronic conditions through neighbourhood activation.

Image: Supplied by C. Stam / Chilliwack-based Compassionate Neighbourhood Health Partners Society thrives on promoting meaningful connections for older adults in Chilliwack, like this recent event.

CNHPS has a dedicated roster of involved volunteers and members and features programs like the Seniors Connect Cafe, intergenerational activities that connect seniors with high school students, peer facilitator engagement, and a family caregiver support group, among others.

Image: Supplied by C. Stam / Intergenerational events connecting older adults with teenagers and high school students are just some of the activities that Chilliwack-based Compassionate Neighbourhood Health Partners Society offers.

The non-profit charity has set a goal of $3,500 for the auction.

Payment for winning bids can be made by e-transfer to nathancarla@hotmail.com prior to pickup, by exact cash payment or cheque written to CNHPS.

Items do need to be picked up on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 46629 Ramona Drive in Chilliwack. Email neighbourhealth@gmail.com for more information, or visit cnhpsociety.com.