Seniors smile and chat around a table at Wavefront Centre’s Social Meals gathering, with more participants seated at tables in the background.

Social Meals: Sharing Food, Stories and Connection

by | Oct 16, 2026 | Community Outreach

A shared meal can be the start of a new friendship. Wavefront Centre’s Social Meals program brings seniors who are Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing together to enjoy good food, share experiences and connect in a welcoming, accessible setting.

Held monthly at Wavefront Centre’s Mount Pleasant location (2005 Quebec Street), these gatherings offer an opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new people.

A smiling senior in a denim jacket signs with another participant across a table during Wavefront Centre’s Social Meals gathering.

Alongside lunch, participants enjoy games, activities and plenty of conversation and laughter.

A Place at the Table for Everyone

Accessibility is at the heart of every Social Meal. Thoughtful seating, clear sightlines and lighting help keep faces and hands visible, while ASL interpreters, Deaf interpreters, DeafBlind intervenors and captioning support participation.

A speaker addresses participants using a microphone while a person beside her signs during Wavefront Centre’s Social Meals gathering.

Our staff and accessibility teams help create a space where participants can communicate in ways that work for them and feel part of the community.

Building Community Together

With generous support from United Way British Columbia and the generosity of our community, Social Meals create regular opportunities for connection and belonging.

Whether you’re a returning guest or joining us for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you to the table.

A smiling senior in a denim jacket signs with another participant across a table during Wavefront Centre’s Social Meals gathering.
A participant serves a slice of lasagna onto their plate at the buffet during Wavefront Centre’s Social Meals gathering.
Participants laugh together around a table at Wavefront Centre’s Social Meals gathering as one holds up a tablet displaying a 70th anniversary trivia game.

For more information about the Social Meals program and upcoming dates, please contact our Community Outreach team at community.outreach@wavefrontcentre.ca

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Your donation helps Wavefront Centre offer programs like Social Meals, provide essential services and build connections for people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing.

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