55+ Programs and Highlights

Spring Programs

View all of our 55+ Programs in our Spring 2023 Program Guide.

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Highlights

Craft Collective
We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month and welcome new or interested member. Collective of Crafters, share ideas, plan workshops and socialize.
3rd Thur                       2:00pm
55+ Centre

Elder and Senior Garden *New
We have a beautiful new garden plot in the Transform Life Garden  which sits not far from šxʷqʷeləwən ct carving Pavilion.  We’re starting from scratch and are in the planning stages so if you’re an elder/senior and would like to assist us in this new venture please reach out and or join us at the SEA meeting to help plan, plant, learn and laugh.  Spring is in the air and look forward to outdoor activities.
(*SEA Committee meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30pm in the 55+ Centre)
*Check out page 20 of the Britannia Program Guide for great Garden and Food workshops;
https://www.britanniacentre.org/programs/articles/272.php

Potluck Thursdays (and BINGO)
Join us on the last Thursday of each month for a potluck lunch.  Bring a little something to share. After lunch we’ll have a friendly game or two of BINGO.
Thu       Apr 27, May 25, Jun 29          
12:00 – 1:00 lunch
  1:00 – 2:00 Bingo
55+ Centre    

Groups

Craft Collective
We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month and welcome new or interested member. Collective of Crafters, share ideas, plan workshops and socialize.
3rd Thur                       2:00pm
55+ Centre

Quirk-e (the Queer Imaging & Riting Kollective for Elders) is one of the founding Parks Board Arts & Health projects. Members have worked together for the last 15 years to produce an electric and eclectic mix of artistic productions that have included: theatre, imagery, digital storytelling, spoken word and writing. If you’re interested in joining this group, please contact Anne at .

Friday Wellness

Chair Yoga
Chair yoga is an accessible gentle seated practice designed to help you feel more energized and calm. We'll explore simple and easy movements to mobilize your whole body, breath work to calm the nervous system, and other brain and mood stimulating techniques to help you feel more connected with ease. Please come in comfortable clothes, socks and shoes.

Fri     12:15-1:15pm     55+ Centre    $10 per set
(Registration required)

Set 1: Apr 14-May 19

Set 2: May 26-Jun 30

CHAP (Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program)
The monthly drop-in sessions of the Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program (CHAP) will be held, in French.

Fri       9:00am – 12:00pm      55+ Centre     Free (drop-in)

Apr 21, May 19, Jun 16

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