Hey, seniors, there's plenty going on in the Tri-Cities for those in their golden years. Check out the listings below targeted at seniors from The Tri-City News' Community Calendar:
FRIDAY BINGO
New Age Seniors bingo every Friday, 1 p.m., Mike Butler Room, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam; consists of 15 games (5 cents per card). New players welcome. Info: Betty, 604-936-6300.
NEW AGE MEETING
New Age Seniors (Branch 108 BCOAPO) meet first Wednesday of every month, 1 p.m., Centennial Room, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: Catherine, 604-937-7537.
SLOW PITCH
Glen Pine Pavilion seniors' rec centre slow-pitch club is looking for men 55 and older and women 50 and older. It is not necessary to have participated in organized ball in your past life, just have some knowledge of the game. Age is not a factor as long as you can still make it around the bases. Practices and games are on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Practices and home games are played at Coquitlam Town Centre field and will start as soon as weather permits. Info: Len, 604-941-0081 or [email protected].
EXERCISE & MORE
Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physical fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing. All women and men 50 or older are welcome at Share Family and Community Services' Mountain View Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson St., Coquitlam (corner of Smith Avenue and Robinson Street). Info: Gina, 604-937-6970.
SING ALONG
Dogwood Songsters meet every Monday, 10 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion and entertain as seniors' homes weekly. If you love to sing, you can join. Info: 604-941-2375.
ALZHEIMER HELP
The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups in the Tri-Cities. One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the other meets on the last Wednesday of each month. People who are interested in participating in a caregiver support group should call Dorothy Leclair at 604-298-0780.
GLEN PINE BRIDGE
Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:45-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-927-6940.
HELPING HANDS
WHO (Women Helping Others), for women who are on their own, meets Mondays, 1-3 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam (behind city hall). Info: Kay, 604-469-5815.
GLEN PINE 50PLUS
The Pinetree 50Plus group is now called Glen Pine 50Plus and has moved to the new Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Court, Coquitlam), where lunch is served weekdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Lemon Tree cafe. An interesting program still takes place Thursdays afternoons. Info: 604-927-6940.
FOR CAREGIVERS
Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 604-933-6098.
JEWISH LUNCH
Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam. Info: 604-552-7221 or [email protected].
ENTERTAINING
Honeycombs, a group of people over 50 who entertain with song, dance and skits, meets Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Wilson Centre, PoCo. Performers plus prop, sound and stage hands needed. Info or show bookings: Frances, 604-941-1745.
STROKE SUPPORT
PoCo Stroke Recovery Branch would like to welcome new members; meetings are held Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Wilson Centre, PoCo. There is opportunity for speech maintenance, meeting others that have gone through the similar situation and light exercises or bocce. Info: Deanna, 604-942-2334.
OAP GROUP
The Old Age Pensioners Organization is holds its monthly general meeting on the second Thursday of each month at the Wilson Centre at 1 p.m. Info: Ken Heys, 604-942-1440.
