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

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.

How to access

Hours of operation

Currently open
  • 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.

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.