The Helena Choir is a welcoming choral program that brings together older adults living with cognitive decline and their caregivers to share in the joy of music and is a program of the Health Arts Society. The choir is based in Vancouver, British Columbia and lead by Choral Director Cynthia Friesen.

Through music we aim to:

• Foster wellness and connection for individuals with cognitive decline & their caregivers

• Create an inclusive, low-stress, intergenerational environment

• Strengthen our community through the joy of singing together

How we do it:

• We meet weekly with 1 hour of exploring songs together followed by 30 min. coffee & conversation

• We do the occasional performance

• More than just singing, it’s about connection, community, and the simple happiness that comes from making music together.