Programs and Activities

Basic Computer Skills

Learn how to use a computer one-on-one at your own pace. Please make appointment at the information desk.

Cost: $2.00/session

Belly Dancing - Beginners/Continuing

Have you always to be able to shimmy around? Enjoy Belly Dancing with Leona Planko. New persons interested in joining the class may observe one class free. On the second visit, OSC membership and class fee must be paid.

Cost: $5.00 for members; $7.00 for non-members.

Bingo

Enjoy this social activity and feel good for contributing to the Centre. After the payout, the Bingo proceeds go towards our programs.

Cost: FREE but you have to buy your Bingo cards

Birthday Celebration

Enjoy the monthly birthday celebration with a decadent piece of birthday cake plus coffee/tea. Entertainment is provided.

Cost: FREE

Bone Building

Formerly Osteofit. Gentle exercises meant for people who have problems with balance, posture, agility and strength. Great for people with arthritis, osteoporosis and osteopenia.

Cost: $24.00 for 6 sessions; $48.00 for 12 sessions. No drop-ins.

Bridge

Ask your friends to come and enjoy this trick-taking card game.

Cost: FREE

Bridge - Beginners

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Cost: $2.00/session

Coffee Hour Drop-In

Enjoy a piece of cake with your coffee and tea while socializing.

Coffee Hour Forum

Informational and educational presentations by speakers on topics that are of interest to seniors. Examples of topics are: financial management, financial abuse, elder abuse, aging in place, medical and dental care, downsizing, advance care planning, wills and estates, etc.

Cost: $2 includes coffee and cookies.

Crib

This card game involves playing and grouping cards in combinations which gain points. Traditionally for two players, but commonly played with three, four or more.

Cost: FREE

English Conversation Club

Join the English Conversation Club to practice your English conversation skills while discussing interesting topics. Enjoy the camaraderie and fun activities that are arranged by the group. And learn lots of idioms and increase you vocabulary. Wednesday, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $2.00/session

Fall Prevention

Formerly Osteofit. Gentle exercises meant for people who have problems with balance, posture, agility and strength. Great for people with arthritis, osteoporosis and osteopenia.

Cost: $24.00 for 6 sessions; $48.00 for 12 sessions. No drop-ins.

Floral Arrangement

Learn how to create beautiful flower arrangements, bouquets, corsages and baskets for parties and other special occasions. Lorraine Yuen, a professional florist, will show you how to use colour, form, focal point and style.

Cost: Classes and materials are free except vases.

Fun and Fitness

Come and have fun with Kathy Feay while doing a complete body workout that includes cardio and muscle strengthening using bands and weights.

Cost: $45.00 for 3 months, 2X/week; $22.00 for 3 months, once a week.

Knitting

Join the knitters and have fun. The knitters knit all the items (baby's clothes, booties, hats, scarves, etc.) that we sell during our Annual Spring and Fall Bazaars. Beginners are welcome.

Cost: FREE

Line Dancing - Beginners

Learn this popular dance from Phillis, one of the best line dance instructor in Vancouver.

Cost: $4.00/class for members; $5.00/class for non-members. Drop-ins welcome.

Line Dancing - Advanced

Learn this popular dance from Phillis, one of the best line dance instructor in Vancouver.

Cost: $4.00/class for members; $5.00/class for non-members. Drop-ins welcome.

Mahjong

Enjoy this interesting Chinese game with tiles. Needs 4 players.

Cost: FREE

Manicure/Pedicure

Please make appointments at the information desk.

Cost: $18.00 for half an hour.

Quilting

Join the Quilting group and enjoy the company of the happy and proud quilters.

Cost: FREE

Reflexology

Reflexology is a therapeutic practice of applying pressure to the feet and hands. Please book your appointments at the information desk.

Cost: $14.00/half an hour.

Scrabble

Enjoy the popular word game with your two or four players.

Cost: FREE

Spanish Lesson - Beginners and Continuing

Take advantage of your opportunity to learn or brush up with your Spanish.

Cost: $45.00 for 8 sessions.

Tai chi - Intermediate

This class is for students who have completed the Tai-chi beginners.

Cost: Drop-in; $3.00 for members; $6.00 for non-members.

Tai chi - Beginners

Promote good health with this relaxing, non-stressful slow movements that will help you gain balance, strength and flexibility.

Cost: $12.00/month or $30.00/3 months.

Tile Rummy

Come and learn this very interesting tile-based game for 2-4 players. The game combines elements of rummy, dominoes, mahjong and chess. In 1977, it became the bestselling game in the United States.

Cost: FREE

Urban Poling

Meet Lois Tomlinson on Thursdays at 8:45 am at the Centre for an hour of pole walking. This is an ongoing class and you can start anytime. HomeCare West provides the walking oles but you must pre-register to make sure you get the poles. After the walk, refreshments are provided free.

Cost: FREE

Whist

Whist is a classic English trick-taking card game. Although the rules are extremely simple, there is enourmous scope for scientific play.

Cost: FREE

Yoga - Beginners

Learn how to breathe properly and increase your flexibility and balance.

Cost: FREE