Exterior shot of Garratt Wellness Centre during the day.  The parking lot is visible in the foregound.

Nutrition Workshops at Garratt Wellness Centre provide information and resources on various topics, including healthy eating, weight bias, nutrition policies, and creating supportive environments that promote healthy eating and active living.

How to access

  • Winning at Losing program

    Winning at Losing is an eight-week program led by a registered dietitian that gives practical tools for long-term weight loss success. Fad diets are only a short-term solution. The key to successful weight management is healthy eating habits and regular activity.

    Small groups of five to 10 people meet for 1.25 hours per week. Graduates of Winning at Losing are invited to attend our Continued Success program that meets every two weeks. Tools include a resource binder for planning healthy meals:

    • The Winning at Losing guide
    • An evaluation for your current food intake
    • One week sample menu
    • Recipes & healthy snack ideas
    • Label reading tools
    • Fat and fibre facts
    • Strategies to increase activity

    Bust nutrition myths! To learn more or to register, call the Richmond Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery program at (604) 233-5660.

  • Food Skills for Families

    Food Skills for Families is a six-week program that teaches groups how to cook tasty, healthy meals, learn to read food labels and make healthy choices. The program, created by dietitians and educators, is built on Canada’s Food Guide and meets the needs of five groups: Aboriginal, newcomers, Punjabi, low income families and seniors. However, anyone who wants to learn how to prevent or manage diabetes and other chronic diseases, and optimize their family’s health through renewed shopping and cooking skills, is encouraged to join.

    To learn more about the program and how to register, visit the Diabetes Canada Food Skills for Families website.

  • Coastal Community Kitchen: Support for foster parents

    The Coastal Community Kitchen is held on the second Thursday of each month (subject to change). Join us for delicious snacks and refreshments with fellow foster parents and caregivers. Our chef will guide the group through learning new recipes, and you will take home dinner for your entire family!

    To learn more or register to reserve your spot, email fostersupport@hollyburn.ca. Childminding is available. Please register your children when signing up so we can ensure we have staff available.

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • Monday:   8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday:   8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday:   8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

Closed on statutory holidays

Parking & Transportation

Free parking is available.

Driving to the centre:

  • From Blundell Road go north (right) onto Cheviot Place
  • Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
  • Turn left onto Chelsea Road
  • Turn right onto Chelsea Place

Taking the bus to the centre:

  • Take bus #402 Brighouse Station/Two Road
  • Bus stop is at Cheviot Place
  • Walk to Wellness Centre is 0.5 km (5 minutes). Follow the brown signs posted with the street signs
  • For routes and times, use Translink's trip planner

Garratt Wellness Centre

​Garratt Wellness Centre offers programs, education and resources to help Richmond residents live well and connect to improve the quality of their lives. It promotes independence and empowers people to improve or maintain their health through increased awareness of and access to health promotion services.

Nutrition Workshops

Nutrition workshops provide information and resources on various topics, including healthy eating, weight bias, nutrition policies, and creating supportive environments that promote healthy eating and active living.