Activities

CLICK HERE FOR THE MARCH PROGRAMS

BUS TRIPS MARCH AND APRIL

Whistler Olympic Park Join us for a trip to a winter wonderland! Take advantage of the Wednesday Night Social Ski and Snowshoe Program with rental equipment and park passes offered at a discounted rate! Come for the outdoors, or simply enjoy a hot meal by the fireplace in the day lodge. Additional charges for park passes and rental equipment may apply. Wednesday, March 4 2:15 to 6:45 p.m. $7.00/person Deep Cove Come along on a trip to Deep Cove! Spend the day hiking to Quarry Rock or simply enjoy the ocean views – either way be sure to treat yourself to the infamous Honey’s Donuts. Tuesday, March 17 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $7.35/person Sold out! Please call 604.848.6898 to add your name to the waitlist. Tea and Trumpets – Vancouver Symphony Orchestra A seasonal favourite from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Tea and Trumpets presents a New York, New York themed show. Spend time with Bernstein, Gershwin and Copland to get a New York state of mind. Complimentary tea and cookies will be served in the lobby beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 26 11:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $9.45/person Sold out! Please call 604.848.6898 to add your name to the waitlist. APRIL 8 Carried Away at The Crest of a Wave Winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award, carried away on the crest of a wave weaves together nine evocative stories about the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The finely drawn characters illustrate the interconnectedness of our experiences, revealing the resonance of this natural disaster around the world and showing a pathway to hope. Bus leaves at 10:30 a.m. $71.16 APRIL 18 Lunch in Cambie Village & Queen Elizabeth Park Come along for a day well spent in Vancouver’s trendy Cambie Village. Enjoy lunch on a patio and/or stroll through all the local shops and finish the day by viewing cherry blossoms and other spring flowers in bloom in Queen Elizabeth Park. Bus leaves at 10 a.m. $9.45 APRIL 28 Bowling at the North Shore Bowl Open since 1961, this classic 16 lane bowling alley is a great way to spend the evening. Dust off those old bowling shoes and join us for an evening at the North Shore Bowl. Bus leaves at 4 p.m. $7.35  Bowling is $5.75 for 60+ and shoes rental is $3.75

Sing with Ian! POSTER
Join your friends for a fun and relaxed sing-along with your favourite choir instructor, Ian Brown! Coffee and tea will be available for $1.
Thursday, August 1 – 1 p.m.
FREE

Keep Fit 55+
The Keep Fit program is designed specifically for adults 55y+ who want to become more active, exercise safely and improve their bone density, balance and overall physical condition while having fun. We have many different classes to suit your fitness level: Cardio Fit and Stretching, Cardio Fit, Chair Fit, Men on the Move, and Simply Stretch.

Variety of days and times.
Please inquire at The 55 or check the Summer Recreation Program Guide for more details.

Drop-in spaces available for $4.50 or register and save!

Pickleball Drop-in 19y+
Outdoor – resumes in Spring: Check out Pickleball at Eaglewind Tennis Courts this summer! Nets can be signed out from The 55 Activity Centre during regular operating hours. Nets must be returned daily, before the facility closes.
For more information please contact, Michelle Ford at mford@squamish.ca
Indoor: at Brennan Park $5.00 drop in fee. Tuesdays 3:30 -6:00, Saturdays 6:00pm – 8:30

Free Programmes
Outdoor Pickle ball – returning in Spring
The 55 Cycling Group – returning in Spring
The Social Run Group
Coffee Get-Together: Adult Grief Drop-In
Sing with Ian

We received ANOTHER generous grant from the Squamish Community Foundation – thank you.
The money is going towards a heavily subsidized arts programme included in the Winter Program Guide. DETAILS TO FOLLOW.

Please note that pre-registration is required for all programs and events, even when they are FREE.

You may want to sign up for the District’s monthly newsletter – CLICK HERE
The newsletter is sent out on the 27th of the month.

Announcements:
The Eagle Wind Café is temporarily closed.
For a status update contact Parks and Recreation Management.

For events go to the SPECIAL EVENTS  page.

Recreation Access Pass Program – Financial help with program fees is available.

There is help available: Recreation Access Pass Program Information.
If you believe you are eligible:

1. Complete the application – also available at the Seniors Centre front desk.
2. Take it for approval to the Sea to Sky Community Services (38144 – 2nd Avenue).
3. Get your card (good for one year) from Brennan Parks Recreation Centre.
4. Visit the Seniors Centre to join a program at a 50% discount.

 NEW SUMMER HOURS
Check with the front desk.

All of our programs require pre-registration, even those with FREE introduction sessions.

A variety of Drop In programs such as carpet bowling, paint and sketch, social quilt and craft, genealogy, computer tutoring and billiards. Drop-in programs at the Squamish Seniors’ Centre beginning  $2.25 for members, $3.50 for non-members.

SENIORS’ CENTRE STAFF
Front Desk: 604-848-6898
Information regarding programs:
Christine Creer  ccreer@squamish.ca  604-848-6895

Interested in leading a program?
Contact Shannon Goetsch 604-848-6896 sgoetsch@squamish.ca
Director of Recreation Services: Tim Hoskin 604-898-6887  thoskin@squamish.ca