COFFEE HOUR
Numerous cultural, social, educational and health related topics are discussed during the Monday morning Coffee Hour from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. Coffee/Tea and snacks are by donation. Some of the topics covered during these morning lectures and discussion group are:
— Arts and Culture of different countries/regions
— Awareness of legal issues
— Alternative health practices
— Income tax issues
— Independent and group travel presentation
— Home safety
— Housing and home support services
— Signs and symptoms of disease and preventative measures
— Etc.
If you have any suggestions on the topics/subjects to be covered, please contact the Manager at 604-263-1833 or e-mail: manager@oakridgeseniors.com
MOVIES
On the first Wednesday of each month, seniors, 55 and over, can see big screen films at Empire Oakridge Cinemas located at the 41st and Cambie entrance. Doors are open at 12:00 noon with the film beginning at 1:00 p.m.
By donation: $2.00 minimum. All donations go to Canucks Place Children’s Hospice.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Special occasions are celebrated by putting up special lunches and tea parties. These occasions are well-attended and greatly enjoyed by members of the Centre.
Special lunches are arranged for the following occasions: Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, Robert Burns Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. During summer we have at least 1 barbecue a month with a special theme, e.g., Hawaiian theme, Western theme, Asian theme, Indonesian, etc.
We arrange Tea parties for Mothers’ Day, Remembrance Day, Special Birthday (100th birthdays), Anniversary (50th wedding anniversaries), Memorial Services, etc.
ONE-DAY TRIPS
DAY TRIPS to various local places of interests throughout Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland and the nearby islands are organized for the pleasure of our members. The President and Manager of the Centre either arrange the trips themselves or partner with other seniors centres and travel agencies. Some of the places that were visited recently are:
Steveston and Lulu Island Wineries
Mayne Island
Vancouver History Tour (Strathcona, Gastown, Chinatown, Shaughnessy)
Circle Farm Tour in Agazzis
Shannon Falls and Brackendale Art Gallery
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Activities at a Glance
MONDAY
9:00 — 10:00 Fun and Fitness*
10:15 — 11:15 Coffee Hour
10:30 —11:30 Osteofit*
1:00 — 4:00 Reflexology (every third Monday of the month)
TUESDAY
9:15 — 11.30 Spanish lessons*
9:15 — 10:15 Tai chi (Beginners)
10:15 — 11:15 Tai chi Intermediate class
12:00 — 3:00 Bingo
WEDNESDAY
9:00 — 10:00 Fun and Fitness*
9:30 — 11:30 Knitting Group
10:30 — 12:00 Line dancing with Phillis (drop-ins welcome)
10:30 — 3:30 2nd Wed., Manicure/Pedicure with Lance**
11:30 — 12:30 Piano entertainment by Shirley
12:45 — 3:00 Bridge
1st Wed./mo Seniors’Äô movie
THURSDAY
9:30 — 11:30 Quilting
12:30 — 3:00 Crib
1:00 — 3:00 Scrabble
FRIDAY
9:00 — 10:00 International Folk Dancing
10:25 — 11:25 Osteofit*
11:30 — 12:30 Belly dancing (drop-ins welcome)
11:30 — 12:30 Piano entertainment by Shirley
1:00 — 3:00 Whist
1:00 — 4:30 Reflexology (by appointment only every
second and 4th Friday of the month)
SATURDAY
10:00 — 12:00 Bridge
SUNDAY
9:00 — 12:00 Lecture series on world issues, with guest speakers.
* must pre-register
** by appointment only
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