Organizers of Coquitlam's Seniors Week believe residents aged "50 and better" should have a multitude of opportunities to thrive in the community.
Aspira Retirement Living and the city are finalizing the annual seven-day celebration for 2023, set to include several life-enriching activities at local civic facilities.
Scheduled for June 4 to 10, Seniors Week is recognized in B.C. every year to acknowledge the role seniors play in a growing society.
"At Aspira, we believe seniors should be able to live the vibrant life they desire and deserve," the organization said in a statement.
Coquitlam community recreation manager Jim Lacroix said city seniors activities are hosted at the Glen Pine and Dogwood pavilions.
That's where most Seniors Week initiative will take place, as well as Town Centre Park and community centres, including musical performances, drop-in pickleball, mid-day tea and even a hip-hop workshop.
Lacroix said a special passport has also been created for this year's event. Participants that attend an activity and earn three or more stamps will be entered to win a prize draw.
Interested residents 50 and over can sign up for the campaign starting Victoria Day Monday (May 22), and you can visit the City of Coquitlam's website for more information.
The Coquitlam Seniors Week schedule is as follows (in chronological order):
June 3
- Tree Spree Walk — 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Inspiration Garden
June 4
- Meeting of the Melodies — 1 to 3 p.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion
June 5
- Seniors Weight Room Orientation — 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion
- Swimming Lesson — 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at City Centre Aquatic Complex
- Seniors Skating Drop-in — 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex
- Movie Matinee: Pom (2019) — 1 to 3 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion
- Chair Yoga — 3 to 4 p.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion
June 6
- Garden Volunteering — 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Inspiration Garden in Town Centre Park
- Art Journaling — 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion
- Coffee, Conversations and Cards — 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave.)
- Tea, Tours and Textiles — 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre
- Painted Bottles: Spring Flower Art — 6 to 8 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion
June 7
- Tree Care and Pruning — 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mundy Park
- Swimming Lesson —11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at City Centre Aquatic Complex
- High Tea with The Jammer's — 1 to 3 p.m. at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave.)
- Aspira-lympics — 3 to 4 p.m. at Centennial Pavilion
- Fitness Try-it: Fit 360 and Pilates — 6 to 7 p.m. at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex
June 8
- Garden Volunteering — 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Inspiration Garden in Town Centre Park
- Navigating Your Retirement Journey — 10 to 11 a.m. at Dogwood Pavilion
- Beginner Essentrics — 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion
- Activity Group Open House — 1 to 4 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion
- Meditation — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion
June 9
- Brain Games with Aspira — 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Dogwood Pavilion
- Pickleball Drop-in — 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Avenue)
- Navigating Your Retirement Journey — 1 to 2 p.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion
- Tree Spree Walk — 1 to 3 p.m. at Riverview Forest
- Zumba Gold — 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. at City Centre Aquatic Complex
- Dogwood Presents: The Driftsmen — 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion
June 10
- Garden Volunteering — 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Inspiration Garden in Town Centre Park
- Inspiration Garden Tour and Tea — 10 to 11 a.m. at the Inspiration Garden in Town Centre Park
- Fashion Show — 1 to 4 p.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion
- Hip Hop Workshop at Dogwood Pavilion
