The Artworks Studio provides our residents with opportunities to socialize and express their creative interests. The studio is bright and well-equipped so residents can participate in many art programs. Artwork staff also conduct many interesting group projects on each resident living unit.

Residents are encouraged to drop into the Artworks Studio as often as they wish. Staff will help residents identify and develop a new or creative artistic skill and will assist residents with a project that may include painting, pottery, weaving or woodwork.

Family and friends are welcome to visit the studio, view the projects and purchase selected items that have been made by our residents.

The Artworks Studio Program is fully funded by Veterans Affairs Canada.

The barber shop and beauty salon offers a variety of services including haircuts, perms, and shaves at minimal cost. The barbers also visit our resident living areas to provide shaving services for our residents' convenience.

George Derby Centre has a small chapel on Main Street that is open 24 hours per day.  Residents are always welcome to spend a few moments of quiet reflection. The Chapel is also used for scheduled church and commemorative services.

Family members are welcome to speak to the Spiritual Care Coordinator to make arrangements for special family services in the chapel.

The Gift Shop, located at the main entrance, is operated by the George Derby Centre Volunteer Society. All proceeds from gift shop operations are dedicated to assisting the Centre with providing special equipment, social events and personal assistance for our resident’s enjoyment and comfort.

Residents can purchase some clothing, toiletries, gifts and other personal items. Our residents, family members and friends are also encouraged to enjoy the coffee and goodies that are available for purchase. Don’t forget to play your favourite songs on the juke box while you are visiting the gift shop.

Main Street contains a dedicated library area for our residents enjoyment. Residents are encouraged to read the daily newspapers and select a book to read. The Burnaby Public Library also visits the Centre regularly.

The reception desk is located at the main entrance and the Receptionist provides the following resident services:

• Sorts and distributes residents' personal incoming mail;
• Accepts parcels and floral arrangements for delivery to resident's rooms;
• Maintains residents' personal comfort account;
• Greets and assists visiting family members and friends;
• Answers general enquiries and refers our residents and visitors to other staff as necessary.