ACTIVITES

Quilting: The Quilting group began with a fundraising project to make a quilt out of some donated fabric.  They continue to come up with fresh ideas for more fundraising projects and welcome new members to join the group.

1st and 3rd Thursday

10:00—noon

Member fee: Contribution to fundraising projects.

Scottish Country Dance Thursday  11:00 – Noon 

This is a friendly and social class that  is open to all levels with a mixture of dances. Beginners are  welcome. 

Instructed by Janet Mitchell  

Member fee: $2.00 

Wear Soft soled shoes and comfy clothes.
Anyone Welcome To Attend Class.
We always do some easy dances to allow visitors a chance to try them out.
No Partner needed.
We dance in an air conditioned building!

Bridge: For novice to advanced players. No need to  come with a partner as games rotate and players will take  turns sitting out if uneven numbers.  

Monday & Thursday 

12:00 – 4:00 pm 

Supportive play for novice players. 

Member fee: $2.00 

Writing Circle Thursday (except 2^nd Thursday)  2:00 – 3:30 pm 

Member fee: $2.00

Aerobics Monday, Wednesday, Friday  9:00 – 10:00 am 

This is a fun hour of medium paced, low impact aerobic exercise. Includes movement component, resistance component (weights) and a stretching component. 

Lead by certified group fitness instructor Barb Jefferies.

Member fee: 10 tickets for $40

Mild Fitness Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30- 11:30 am 

This is a functional fitness class. The focus is on maintaining muscle tone, flexibility and balance, promoting relief of painful joints and greater range of motion. Most exercises are chair-based, using small balls, bands, foam noodles and weights.  

Lead by certified group fitness instructor Barb Jefferies. 

Member fee: 10 tickets for $40 

Among the exciting fall programs at our
seniors’ centre will be the return of
Raconteurs on the first Friday afternoon of
each month. This series is designed to help
our members get to know one another better
and to share informal presentations of the
subject and format of the member’s choice.

Jammers Saturdays 9:30 am – Noon

This is an informal unrehearsed group. A place for  musicians who play for their own enjoyment. Bring your favorite  song sheets, your instruments and voice.

Member fee: $2.00 

Sunday Games: Mahjong, Cribbage, Scrabble and Pool  available for drop-in play. 

Sundays 

1:30—3:30 pm 

Member fee: $2.00

Walking Group Sundays 2:00 pm 

This group meets at The Centre for a group  walk around the neighbourhood. A great way to meet new  people. 

Members: Free

Aerobics Monday, Wednesday, Friday  9:00 – 10:00 am 

This is a fun hour of medium paced, low impact aerobic exercise. Includes movement component, resistance component (weights) and a stretching component. 

Lead by certified group fitness instructor Barb Jefferies.

Member fee: 10 tickets for $40

Mild Fitness Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30- 11:30 am 

This is a functional fitness class. The focus is on maintaining muscle tone, flexibility and balance, promoting relief of painful joints and greater range of motion. Most exercises are chair-based, using small balls, bands, foam noodles and weights.  

Lead by certified group fitness instructor Barb Jefferies. 

Member fee: 10 tickets for $40 

Bridge: For novice to advanced players. No need to  come with a partner as games rotate and players will take  turns sitting out if uneven numbers.  

Monday & Thursday 

12:00 – 4:00 pm 

Art Group: The Art Group meets at noon with our  lunches and then we spend the afternoon doing art. We  have no instructor but encourage each other in whatever  art form we practice. Working on our different projects in  a mutually supportive environment is a quietly enjoyable  and productive few hours every week.  

Member fee: $3.00 (includes coffee /tea) 

Combined Hatha (mat) & Chair Yoga: This class is a beginner level and focuses on the basics as we take our time getting into each pose.  These poses, combined with the breath, will help to strengthen the body, reduce stress and calm the mind.  Whether you are new to yoga or are familiar with the practice, Hatha Yoga will help you develop balance, strength and flexibility. 

Tuesday

1:00-2:00 pm

Member fee: 5 tickets for $30

Lead by Janet Budden 

Mahjong (Hong Kong style): All levels of experience  are welcome to participate. This activity provides social  connection, stress relief and cognitive stimulation. 

Member fee: $2.00  

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each
month for a lively discussion of the lives and
art of a range of artists.

Aerobics Monday, Wednesday, Friday  9:00 – 10:00 am 

This is a fun hour of medium paced, low impact aerobic exercise. Includes movement component, resistance component (weights) and a stretching component. 

Lead by certified group fitness instructor Barb Jefferies.

Member fee: 10 tickets for $40

Mild Fitness Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30- 11:30 am 

This is a functional fitness class. The focus is on maintaining muscle tone, flexibility and balance, promoting relief of painful joints and greater range of motion. Most exercises are chair-based, using small balls, bands, foam noodles and weights.  

Lead by certified group fitness instructor Barb Jefferies. 

Member fee: 10 tickets for $40 

Weaving Wednesdays 11:00 – 3:00 pm 

Learn to weave on a four shaft loom in a small group  setting. Equipment and some materials provided. Currently  waitlisted. 

Member fee: Contribution to annual Craft Sale.

500 Club: 500 is a partnership trick-taking card game  where players bid to set trumps and the number of tricks  to be taken. At The Centre, 20 rounds are played and the  player with the most points wins for that day. 

Beginners Welcome.  

Wednesday  1:00 – 3:30 pm 

Member fee: $2.00

Knitting Wednesdays 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Open to all levels. Knitting in a social space for own  projects or articles for donation to The Centre annual craft sale.  All methods of needle work welcome.

Member fee: Contribution to annual Craft Sale. 

Scottish Country Dance Thursday  11:00 – Noon 

This is a friendly and social class that  is open to all levels with a mixture of dances. Beginners are  welcome. 

Instructed by Janet Mitchell  

Member fee: $2.00 

Wear Soft soled shoes and comfy clothes.
Anyone Welcome To Attend Class.
We always do some easy dances to allow visitors a chance to try them out.
No Partner needed.
We dance in an air conditioned building!

Bridge: For novice to advanced players. No need to  come with a partner as games rotate and players will take  turns sitting out if uneven numbers.  

Monday & Thursday 

12:00 – 4:00 pm 

Supportive play for novice players. 

Member fee: $2.00 

The Book club is back to its regular
schedule on the second Thursday afternoon
of each month. We meet in the lounge at 2
p.m. for no more than one and a half hours.
We have about 10 members and welcome
additional ones. The genres vary from
serious to humorous, memoirs and more. If
you enjoy reading and getting to read books
you would not have thought to read, now is
your chance for a new experience!

Aerobics Monday, Wednesday, Friday  9:00 – 10:00 am 

This is a fun hour of medium paced, low impact aerobic exercise. Includes movement component, resistance component (weights) and a stretching component. 

Lead by certified group fitness instructor Barb Jefferies.

Member fee: 10 tickets for $40

Mild Fitness Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30- 11:30 am 

This is a functional fitness class. The focus is on maintaining muscle tone, flexibility and balance, promoting relief of painful joints and greater range of motion. Most exercises are chair-based, using small balls, bands, foam noodles and weights.  

Lead by certified group fitness instructor Barb Jefferies. 

Member fee: 10 tickets for $40 

Jammers Saturdays 9:30 am – Noon

This is an informal unrehearsed group. A place for  musicians who play for their own enjoyment. Bring your favorite  song sheets, your instruments and voice.

Member fee: $2.00 

Sunday Games: Mahjong, Cribbage, Scrabble and Pool  available for drop-in play. 

Sundays 

1:30—3:30 pm 

Member fee: $2.00

Walking Group Sundays 2:00 pm 

This group meets at The Centre for a group  walk around the neighbourhood. A great way to meet new  people. 

Members: Free

Aerobics Monday, Wednesday, Friday  9:00 – 10:00 am 

This is a fun hour of medium paced, low impact aerobic exercise. Includes movement component, resistance component (weights) and a stretching component. 

Lead by certified group fitness instructor Barb Jefferies.

Member fee: 10 tickets for $40

Mild Fitness Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30- 11:30 am 

This is a functional fitness class. The focus is on maintaining muscle tone, flexibility and balance, promoting relief of painful joints and greater range of motion. Most exercises are chair-based, using small balls, bands, foam noodles and weights.  

Lead by certified group fitness instructor Barb Jefferies. 

Member fee: 10 tickets for $40 

Bridge: For novice to advanced players. No need to  come with a partner as games rotate and players will take  turns sitting out if uneven numbers.  

Monday & Thursday 

12:00 – 4:00 pm 

Are you looking after a spouse, family  member, or friend? Do you need  support? 

Drop into the support group, sponsored  by the SHOAL Centre, where you will  discover new friends who understand  your journey. This is a safe place where  personal feelings, coping strategies, and  information will be shared while  encouragement and comfort are offered  by people who care. 

Location: The Centre Activity Room,  downstairs off the kitchen. 

Date: Every third Monday of the month. Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. 

Register: The SHOAL Centre at 778- 351-1446. 

For more information contact:  

jmcintosh@beaconcs.ca 

3rd Tuesday 10:00-11:30am

Art Group: The Art Group meets at noon with our  lunches and then we spend the afternoon doing art. We  have no instructor but encourage each other in whatever  art form we practice. Working on our different projects in  a mutually supportive environment is a quietly enjoyable  and productive few hours every week.  

Member fee: $3.00 (includes coffee /tea) 

Combined Hatha (mat) & Chair Yoga: This class is a beginner level and focuses on the basics as we take our time getting into each pose.  These poses, combined with the breath, will help to strengthen the body, reduce stress and calm the mind.  Whether you are new to yoga or are familiar with the practice, Hatha Yoga will help you develop balance, strength and flexibility. 

Tuesday

1:00-2:00 pm

Member fee: 5 tickets for $30

Lead by Janet Budden 

Mahjong (Hong Kong style): All levels of experience  are welcome to participate. This activity provides social  connection, stress relief and cognitive stimulation. 

Member fee: $2.00  

Aerobics Monday, Wednesday, Friday  9:00 – 10:00 am 

This is a fun hour of medium paced, low impact aerobic exercise. Includes movement component, resistance component (weights) and a stretching component. 

Lead by certified group fitness instructor Barb Jefferies.

Member fee: 10 tickets for $40

Mild Fitness Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30- 11:30 am 

This is a functional fitness class. The focus is on maintaining muscle tone, flexibility and balance, promoting relief of painful joints and greater range of motion. Most exercises are chair-based, using small balls, bands, foam noodles and weights.  

Lead by certified group fitness instructor Barb Jefferies. 

Member fee: 10 tickets for $40 

Weaving Wednesdays 11:00 – 3:00 pm 

Learn to weave on a four shaft loom in a small group  setting. Equipment and some materials provided. Currently  waitlisted. 

Member fee: Contribution to annual Craft Sale.

500 Club: 500 is a partnership trick-taking card game  where players bid to set trumps and the number of tricks  to be taken. At The Centre, 20 rounds are played and the  player with the most points wins for that day. 

Beginners Welcome.  

Wednesday  1:00 – 3:30 pm 

Member fee: $2.00

Knitting Wednesdays 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Open to all levels. Knitting in a social space for own  projects or articles for donation to The Centre annual craft sale.  All methods of needle work welcome.

Member fee: Contribution to annual Craft Sale. 

Quilting: The Quilting group began with a fundraising project to make a quilt out of some donated fabric.  They continue to come up with fresh ideas for more fundraising projects and welcome new members to join the group.

1st and 3rd Thursday

10:00—noon

Member fee: Contribution to fundraising projects.

Scottish Country Dance Thursday  11:00 – Noon 

This is a friendly and social class that  is open to all levels with a mixture of dances. Beginners are  welcome. 

Instructed by Janet Mitchell  

Member fee: $2.00 

Wear Soft soled shoes and comfy clothes.
Anyone Welcome To Attend Class.
We always do some easy dances to allow visitors a chance to try them out.
No Partner needed.
We dance in an air conditioned building!

Bridge: For novice to advanced players. No need to  come with a partner as games rotate and players will take  turns sitting out if uneven numbers.  

Monday & Thursday 

12:00 – 4:00 pm 

Supportive play for novice players. 

Member fee: $2.00 

Pot Luck Lunch 3^rd Thursday  12:00 – 1:30 pm 

A monthly opportunity to share a favorite dish  and enjoy conversation with fellow members. Sign up sheet  will be at The Centre prior to the date for members to sign up  to bring a dish and help with set up. 

Member fee: $2.00 plus something to share. 

Writing Circle Thursday (except 2^nd Thursday)  2:00 – 3:30 pm 

Member fee: $2.00

Aerobics Monday, Wednesday, Friday  9:00 – 10:00 am 

This is a fun hour of medium paced, low impact aerobic exercise. Includes movement component, resistance component (weights) and a stretching component. 

Lead by certified group fitness instructor Barb Jefferies.

Member fee: 10 tickets for $40

Mild Fitness Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30- 11:30 am 

This is a functional fitness class. The focus is on maintaining muscle tone, flexibility and balance, promoting relief of painful joints and greater range of motion. Most exercises are chair-based, using small balls, bands, foam noodles and weights.  

Lead by certified group fitness instructor Barb Jefferies. 

Member fee: 10 tickets for $40 

Speaker’s Series 3^rd Friday 2:00 – 3:00 pm

The purpose of the CSSCA Speaker’s Series is to  provide life-long learning opportunities to enhance intellectual stimulation, health and general well-being for CSSCA members and their  guests. The Speaker’s Series is held each month throughout the calendar year except for the months of July, August and December.  

Member / Non-member: $2.00 Coffee/Tea $1  

Jammers Saturdays 9:30 am – Noon

This is an informal unrehearsed group. A place for  musicians who play for their own enjoyment. Bring your favorite  song sheets, your instruments and voice.

Member fee: $2.00 

Sunday Games: Mahjong, Cribbage, Scrabble and Pool  available for drop-in play. 

Sundays 

1:30—3:30 pm 

Member fee: $2.00

Walking Group Sundays 2:00 pm 

This group meets at The Centre for a group  walk around the neighbourhood. A great way to meet new  people. 

Members: Free

Family & Friends Caregivers  Support Group run by Beacon Community Services with  Support from the United Way. 

4th Monday  2:30– 4:00 pm 

Register: Jane McIntosh at Beacon Community Services 778-351-1446 

Supportive play for novice players. 

Member fee: $2.00