Activity Calendar

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

Wednesday 11:00 – 3:00 pm 

Member fee: $10 per month

Knitting: 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. 

Wednesday  1:30 – 3:30 pm 

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 

Book Club: A wide range of books are selected, from  

autobiographies , biographies, historical fiction, mystery,  

and novels, a couple of months in advance. The member  

who selects the book usually leads the discussion.  

2nd 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: 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. 

Saturdays 9:30 am – Noon  

Member fee: $2.00

All knitters, spinners, quilters, crocheters and any other crafter wannabees are welcome.
Saturdays 1pm - 3pm 
$2 drop-in for members

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  

$2 drop-in
contact Linda Polsson if you are interested or have questions lindapolsson@gmail.com

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

Wednesday 11:00 – 3:00 pm 

Member fee: $10 per month

Knitting: 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. 

Wednesday  1:30 – 3:30 pm 

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: Do you have a novel or a poem tucked  

away in your imagination? Whether you’re interested in  

writing a thoughtful essay or your memoirs, you’ll benefit  

from the Writing Circle. We support and encourage  

writers ranging from novices to published authors,  

offering companionship and the pleasure of creative  

expression with like-minded people. 

Thursdays (except 2nd 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 

With a focus on heath and wellness,  member and retired physician Dr. Patricia Gunton leads  monthly discussion on a variety of health topics. 

4th Friday  2:00 pm 

Member fee: $2.00/ Non-member: $5.00   (one time trial)

Jammers: 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. 

Saturdays 9:30 am – Noon  

Member fee: $2.00

All knitters, spinners, quilters, crocheters and any other crafter wannabees are welcome.
Saturdays 1pm - 3pm 
$2 drop-in for members

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 

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 

Centre Sing Along: Sing along to well known songs with the aid of our overhead sound system and projection system. No need to read music, just bring your best “shower” voice and be prepared to have fun. 

4th Tuesday   10:00 – 11:30 pm 

Member fee: $2.00 

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  

$2 drop-in
contact Linda Polsson if you are interested or have questions lindapolsson@gmail.com

Art Appreciation: Our Art Appreciation group at the Centre  

meets at 7pm on the second and fourth Tuesday downstairs in  

the Bingo Hall. At each session, one of our members  

volunteers to present information on an artist of their choice to  

the group. All are welcome, regardless of your experience or  

knowledge. 

2nd and 4th Tuesday 7:00 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 

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

Wednesday 11:00 – 3:00 pm 

Member fee: $10 per month

Knitting: 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. 

Wednesday  1:30 – 3:30 pm 

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!

Lunch Bunch 4^th Thursday  11:30 am 

Participants meet at various restaurants on the  peninsula. Coordinator will advertise destination and sign up  sheet will be at The Centre prior to the date.

Member fee: provide own transportation and purchase own meal 

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 

Jammers: 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. 

Saturdays 9:30 am – Noon  

Member fee: $2.00

All knitters, spinners, quilters, crocheters and any other crafter wannabees are welcome.
Saturdays 1pm - 3pm 
$2 drop-in for members

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