SPECIAL EVENTS - Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors
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SPECIAL EVENTS - Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors
e n i or s Nanaimo H o ur C i S ty arb NHCS NHCS SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2016 NEWSLETTER Seniors Programs for 60+ Page 1 PARKS AND RECREATION Thursday Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors ~ Stretch Your Life SPECIAL EVENTS Bowen Complex Auditorium, 1:30 - 3 pm (doors open 12:45 pm), Members $2, Non-Members $4 September 1 Noel Heads (Heads Up) October 6 Terry Lowry 50’s & 60’s Music 8 Silver & Gold Band 13 Jay Jazz Accordion, Fiddle, Flute, Old Rock, Country, Latin Lunch Day 15Glen Foster & Pickin’ Pals Country Classics 22 Rick Haug Rock & Roll, Country Hits Saxophone & Keyboard Bigland 20Garth Whittome Accordion Dance Music / Lunch Day 27 Bryden Street Jazz Band Birthday Day 29 Coombs FiddlersBirthday Day Inside this issue: Writing Close to Home Workshop See page 5 National Seniors’ Day See page 5 Woodcarving Show & Competition See page 17 BBQ Lunch & Lasagna Lunch See page 20 Fall & Winter Activity Guide Highlights See page 21-23 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Page 2 In this Issue... Thursday Special Events........................ 1 Seniors Information............................. 2-3 President’s Message................................ 4 Special Events............................................ 5 Fitness....................................................... 6-9 Yoga...................................................... 10-11 Tai Chi.........................................................11 Music.................................................... 12-13 Dance..........................................................14 Arts & Crafts....................................... 15-17 Cards & Games........................................18 Sports & Language................................19 Special Interest........................................20 Activity Guide Programs............... 21-23 On the Road with Janie................. 24-28 Dining Out with Janie...........................28 Program Schedule........................... 29-30 A big THANK YOU goes out to Yvonne. She keeps our lobby at Bowen Complex beautiful with the amazing flowers from her garden. Thank you Yvonne! Everyone admires your work. Table of Contents/Seniors Information Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors exists to provide opportunities for seniors in our community to lead more meaningful, active, healthy and complete lives by enabling them to participate in organized activities and to make new friends. Membership is open to those 60 years and older and is valid for one year from the date of purchase for $41.45 per person. There are over 50 free programs to choose from. Some instructional programs may require an additional fee with prices listed in this newsletter. Memberships can be purchased in person or over the phone (payment required by credit card over the phone). The information you will need to provide includes your name, address, phone number, birthdate and an emergency contact. If you provide an email address, we can email you receipts and you will also be notified when the latest newsletter is available. Office hours at Bowen Complex are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The Seniors’ office can be reached directly by dialing 250-755-7501. After hours, the main switchboard can be reached at 250-756-5200. Registration for programs in this newsletter can be done at any of the recreation centres, including Beban Park, Bowen Park, Oliver Woods Community Centre, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Nanaimo Ice Centre. If you would like to register online, please ask for your log in numbers for internet registration (IReg) at the front desk. STATUTORY HOLIDAYS & CLOSURES There will be no programs on Monday, September 5 (Labour Day) & Monday, October 10 (Thanksgiving Day) 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Seniors Information Library The library is located next to the upstairs administration office in Bowen Complex. You can borrow books at no charge, please remember to bring them back once you have read them. Library donations are always welcome! Program Withdrawal & Refund Policy 1. Customers can withdraw or change their program registration without penalty up to three weekdays (Monday to Friday) prior to the program start date. 2. If a customer withdraws or changes a program registration less than three week days prior to the start date, they will be charged for the first class. This will be a prorated amount based on the number of classes in the program. 3. If a customer withdraws or changes a program registration after the program has started, they will be refunded a prorated balance of the program fee, based on the number of classes remaining. 4. Full refunds are issued only if the class is cancelled by Parks, Recreation & Environment. 5. Certain programs have separate refund policies and will be duly noted in the class description or on the customer receipt. PRESCHOOL PARTNERSHIP Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors is partnering with the Bowen Early Year Programs once a month to share art, music and story time activities. All seniors must complete a Criminal Record Check. The goal is for the children and grandparents to enjoy an intergenerational experience of fun and laughter. If you have any questions regarding the partnership or would like to participate, please contact Tracy Stuart at 250.756.5200. Advertising Disclaimer The City of Nanaimo reserves the right to accept or reject any advertisement submitted for publication in its publications and on its websites. The City of Nanaimo does not investigate claims made in advertisements appearing in publications or on its websites. Advertisements in City of Nanaimo publications and websites in no way implies an endorsement or approval by the City of Nanaimo of any advertising claims or of the advertiser, its products or services. The City of Nanaimo disclaims any liability in connection with advertising appearing in publications or on its website. Page 3 Seniors Coordinator Michele Duerksen 250-755-7524 michele.duerksen@nanaimo.ca NHCS Board Meetings Friday, September 9 & October 7 from 9:30 to 11:30 am in the Bowen Complex Conference Room. Blood Pressure Clinics This drop-in clinic runs the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm in the library at Bowen Complex. Call in to confirm dates. We are in need of more volunteers for this service. CNIB Low Vision Screening The Canadian Institute for the Blind will have Evaleen Baker, the low vision specialist, at Bowen on Wednesday, September 21 & October 19 from 9:30 am to 4 pm. You must book an appointment. Call the CNIB National Helpline at 1-800-563-2642 and ask to leave a message for Evaleen at extension 6102. Leave a message and she will return your call. Greeting Card Lady If you know a member who would be cheered up by a card please call Lorraine Fisher at 250-585-2458 and provide her with a full mailing address. Hearing Clinic Our next hearing clinic will be on Thursday, September 8 & November 17 from 10 am to 12 pm in the library at Bowen Complex. Please call the office to make an appointment. 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com President’s Message Page 4 2016 Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors Board President Bettie Godfrey 250-756-1935 Vice-President Denny Steele 416-357-1944 Past President Gary Brownhill 250-758-8670 Secretary Maureen Evans 250-741-8133 Treasurer Joy Vikstrom 250-753-1808 Directors Buz Coates 778-441-4139 Lorraine Fisher 250-585-2458 Don Gallagher 250-753-9295 Joanne Husband 250-758-3418 Jan Leine 250-591-7455 Bill Roos 250-390-5390 Hello everyone, I hope you all had a happy and busy summer, and that you’re all signed up for various activities under the NHCS umbrella. Your Board of Directors had busy days throughout the summer break, attending to details on your behalf: We solicited memberships at the VIEX, worked with the Carpet Bowlers to complete and submit an application to the New Horizons for Seniors Programs for government grant money, and attended to details re: schedules, programs, and communication. Thursday afternoon entertainment and tea in the Bowen Auditorium continues. Michele still requires volunteers for these events from 11:30 am until about 2:30 pm. It’s not hard work, but always made easier with more willing hands...can YOU spare some time to help? On September 30 we will celebrate “National Seniors’ Day” in the Bowen Complex Lobby, from10 am until 12 pm. At the time of writing, I’m not sure what will transpire, but it will probably include refreshments! Stay awhile after your morning activity, or come early for your afternoon session, enjoy an extra social moment! October 19 is set aside for a New Members’ Welcome. Those who have joined NHCS since October 2015 will be invited to come and hear a bit about NHCS history, meet other new members, tour the Bowen Complex facility, and partake of refreshments. My thanks to Michele and her office staff for getting out the invitations. Board Meetings will be September 9 and October 7 at 9:30 am. If you have good ideas, or complaints, time is available for you to express them – kindly advise in advance so your time will be included in the agenda. All for now! Take care! Bettie Godfrey NHCS President The Card Lady Do you know a member of NHCS who is hospitalized, confined to home through illness, or a wife or husband who is bereaved of their loved one? If so, please call Lorraine, The Card Lady, at 250.585.2458 or email john-lorrainefisher@shaw.ca. A card will be sent out on behalf of the Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors. It would be nice for them to know that someone is thinking of them. Let’s send a card to: Pay a little visit, In this friendly little way, By showing many thoughts have come, To brighten up their day. 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Page 5 Special Events Writing Close to Home Workshop Writing Close to Home demands different approaches than fiction writing and tends towards the personal essay. Whether you keep a journal, write a blog, or are thinking about writing your memoirs, this writing workshop will send you with fresh ideas and encourage your efforts. Monday, September 12, 2016 10 to 11:30 am in Bowen Room 2 $31.50 #147304 Please register in advance as space is limited Presenter Naomi Beth Wakan is a personal essayist and Nanaimo’s Poet Laureate. She has written over 50 books, including “Memory Bag” and two books of her own memoirs, “Some Sort of Life” and “Poetry that Heals”. e t a r b e Cel NATIONAL SENIORS DAY with us! Friday, September 30, 2016 Bowen Complex Lobby 10 am - 12 noon Join us for a meet & greet in the Bowen Complex lobby. Meet your Board of Directors and enjoy complimentary coffee and muffins (while supplies last). National Seniors Day is an occasion for all Canadians to appreciate and celebrate seniors. 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Fitness Page 6 Bowen Complex (500 Bowen Road) Bowen Auditorium LEVEL 1 - MONDAYS 10:15 - 11:15 AM Instructor: Russell McNeil LEVEL 1 - THURSDAYS 10:15 - 11:15 AM Instructor: Russell McNeil MONTH MONTH CODE COST CODE COST September 147154 $11.81/3 September 147182 $19.69/5 October October 147156 $15.75/4 147183 $15.75/4 November 147157 $15.75/4 November 147184 $15.75/4 December December 147158 $11.81/3 IMPORTANT NOTES: NO CLASSES September 5 (Labour Day) October 10 (Thanksgiving Day) December 26 (Boxing Day) December 29 class in the Clubhouse Fitness Level 2 This class has more cardio and less strength and conditioning. This is a higher intensity class compared to level 1. Exercise at your own pace. Fitness Level 1 This class increases flexibility through gentle stretches. Maintain a healthy heart and strengthen your body. Proper breathing and relaxation techniques will leave you energized. 147185 $19.69/5 Drop-in fees are listed on page 7 LEVEL 2 - MONDAYS 9 - 10 AM Instructor: Russell McNeil LEVEL 2 - THURSDAYS 9 - 10 AM Instructor: Russell McNeil MONTH MONTH CODE COST CODE COST September 147162 $11.81/3 September 147189 $19.69/5 October October 147163 $15.75/4 147190 $15.75/4 November 147164 $15.75/4 November 147191 $15.75/4 December December 147165 $11.81/3 147192 $19.69/5 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Fitness Page 7 Oliver Woods (6000 Oliver Road) Salal Rooms 2 & 3 - Level 1 Salal 1 & 2 - Fridays Level 2 Salal 1 only - Wednesdays Level 2 IMPORTANT NOTES: NO CLASSES November 11 (Remembrance Day) Ask about the LEAP program for low income program discounts LEVEL 1 - WEDNESDAYS 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Instructor: Russell McNeil MONTH CODE COST October October 147170 $15.75/4 147196 $15.75/4 November 147168 $19.69/5 November 147198 $11.81/3 December December 147171 $15.75/4 MONTH MONTH 147200 $19.69/5 NEW Easy Morning Fitness... see page 8! CODE COST September 147174 $15.75/4 September 147204 $19.69/5 October October 147205 $15.75/4 November 147176 $19.69/5 November 147206 $11.81/3 December December 147177 $15.75/4 CODE COST September 147197 $19.69/5 LEVEL 2 - FRIDAYS 9:30 - 10:30 AM Instructor: Russell McNeil 147175 $15.75/4 MONTH September 147169 $15.75/4 LEVEL 2 - WEDNESDAYS 10:15 - 11:15 AM Instructor: Russell McNeil CODE COST LEVEL 1 - FRIDAYS 1:30 - 2:30 PM Instructor: Nadia Soufan Drop-in is available for the Seniors’ Fitness classes, space permitting (check-in at the office) $8 for Members $11 for Non-Members 147207 $19.69/5 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Page 8 Easy Morning Fitness Instructor: Brian Sugiyama or Julie Leine Fitness NEW! Tuesdays, Sep 13 - Nov 22147150 Bowen Auditorium 8 - 8:50 am $23.10/11 classes Thursdays, Sep 15 - Nov 24150069 Bowen Auditorium 8 - 8:50 am $23.10/11 classes This class is designed for those who are interested in starting a fitness program. The focus is on low-impact aerobic movement and building functional strength. Enhance your ability to move through flexibility exercises and balance training. We will use free-weights and resistance bands to safely strengthen muscles while increasing your cardiovascular endurance. Join this group for socializing in the lobby following the class. Sculpt & Tone Instructor: Brian Sugiyama Fridays, Sep 23 - Oct 28149909 Beban Room 7/8 10 - 11 am $42/6 classes moved to Room 2/3 Sep 30, Oct 21 & 28 Fridays, Nov 4 - Dec 9149910 Bowen Clubhouse 10 - 11 am $35/5 classes, No session Nov 11 Wednesdays, Sep 14 - Oct 19 9:30 - 10:30 am OR 10:45 - 11:45 am Bowen Room 1 $42/6 classes Wednesdays, Oct 26 - Nov 30 Meet Your Instructor 9:30 - 10:30 am OR Brian Sugiyama 10:45 - 11:45 am Bowen Room 1 $42/6 classes BCRPA Registered Leader in Personal Training, Weight Training & Group Fitness Brian has been leading fitness classes throughout the city for a variety of client groups for the past four years. These classes focus on fitness and wellness for older adults. Brian has four grown children and enjoys time with his five grandchildren. His current activities include weight training, golf, yoga, kayaking and camping. Brian has served as a Personal Trainer for clients ages 15 to 95. His specialty is designing and running classes tailored to anyone regardless of skill or ability. 147223 147219 147224 147220 This class includes warm up, cardio and resistance training using dumbbells, bands and bodyweight exercises. At the end of the hour you will cool down with some stretching. Improve your joint and bone health by developing lean muscle and increasing your metabolism. *You can still join this class even if it has already started. We will prorate the fee so you only pay for the classes remaining. 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Page 9 Fitness Fitness for Balance & Mobility Instructor: Brian Sugiyama Mondays, Sep 12 - Oct 24 Bowen Room 1 10 - 11 am OR 11 am - 12 pm $42/6 classes, No session Oct 10 Mondays, Oct 31 - Dec 5 Bowen Room 1 10 - 11 am OR 11 am - 12 pm $42/6 classes 147213 147215 Bowen Wanderers Walking Group 147148 Thursdays 9:30 am - 1 pm South Destinations: Meet at Bowen Complex lobby North Destinations: Meet at Woodgrove Mall (Island Savings parking lot - gather to the left of the front doors, please park away from the building) 147211 September 1 Jamieson Trail 147216 September 8 September 15 Christie Falls September 22 Big Qualicum River Fish Hatchery September 29 Westwood Lake October 6 Hemer Provincial Park PUB LUNCH October 13 Englishman River Estuary October 20 Colliery Dam October 27 Rathtrevor Provincial Park Balance, movement and mobility...the three steps you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This fitness class will improve your balance through easy exercises to help with stability and fall prevention. Improve posture, muscle strength, sharpen reflexes, increase flexibility and firm your core. Learn tips for fall-proofing your home. *You can still join this class even if it has already started. We will prorate the fee so you only pay for the classes remaining. Cable Bay Wear suitable hiking boots or shoes. Bring your lunch unless otherwise noted. When it’s noted where to park, you still meet at the north or south meeting point first. For more information contact Al at 250-585-8271. Members no charge 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Page 10 Yoga Chair Yoga Stretch & Relax Yoga Instructor: Russell McNeil Instructor: Shanti (Dorlean Peck) Mondays, Aug 29 - Oct 17145379 Bowen Auditorium 11:50 am - 12:50 pm $40.95/6 classes, no session Sep 5 & Oct 10 Wednesdays, Sep 14 - Oct 19147242 Bowen Room 4 1:30 - 2:30 pm $40.95/6 classes Mondays, Oct 24 - Nov 28147247 Bowen Auditorium 11:50 am - 12:50 pm $40.95/6 classes Wednesdays, Oct 26 - Nov 30147243 Bowen Room 4 1:30 - 2:30 pm $40.95/6 classes This yoga class is designed for people who experience difficulty doing floor exercises. During the class you will be seated in a chair. NO REFUNDS FOR THIS PROGRAM UNLESS YOU WITHDRAW 3 DAYS BEFORE THE START DATE. You can still join this class late if there is room. We will prorate the fee so you only pay for the remaining classes. Oliver Woods Salal 2 & 3 147229 Mondays, Sep 12 - Oct 24 11:30 am - 12:30 pm $37.80/6 classes, No session Oct 10 Rotary Fieldhouse Fridays, Sep 16 - Oct 21 $37.80/6 classes 147233 Rotary Fieldhouse Fridays, Nov 4 - Dec 16 $37.80/6 classes 147234 Oliver Woods Salal 2 & 3 Mondays, Nov 7 - Dec 12 $37.80/6 classes 147230 10 - 11 am 10 - 11 am 11:30 am - 12:30 pm This is a basic, classical hatha yoga class. Focus on gentle stretches before each pose. Time is given to rest and relax after anything strenuous. This is not a flow class. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a firm, wool blanket. Meet Your Instructor Dorlean Peck Dorlean has been teaching yoga since 1991. She recertifies every year and originally trained at Yasodhara Ashram yoga retreat in the Kootenays near Nelson, BC. Dorlean’s yoga classes include stretching, as well as meditation components. She has been a member of NHCS for 9 years. When asked what she loves best about yoga, she says, “Yoga keeps you young!” 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Page 11 Yoga/Tai Chi Yoga Qi Gong Tai Chi Beginner Instructor: Thommas Michaud Tuesdays 9 - 10 am Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge This is for those who have no experience with Tai Chi. Instruction is provided. Every six weeks, the instructor will start from the beginning. You must start at the beginning of one of the following sessions: Wednesdays, Sep 14 - Oct 26 Rotary Fieldhouse $55.15/7 classes Wednesdays, Nov 2 - Dec 14 Rotary Fieldhouse $55.15/7 classes 147237 9:30 - 10:45 am 147238 9:30 - 10:45 am Yoga Qi Gong is an ancient art incorporating movements, static poses, breath concentration and visualization. This activates the flow of intrinsic life energy (Chi) in the body thus restoring and promoting vitality and balance of mind and body. Tuesdays, Sep 13 - Oct 18151985 Tuesdays, Oct 25 - Nov 29151986 Tai Chi Tuesdays starts Sep 13 Level 1-2 3 Time 10 - 11 am 11 am - 12 pm Barcode 151983 151984 Bowen Room 1, Members no charge Tai Chi Advanced 151982 Mondays 1 - 2 pm Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge This is for those who have experience with Tai Chi. No instruction is provided. No session Sep 5 & Oct 10 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Music Page 12 Tuesdays starts Sep 6 1 - 3:45 pm Harewood Activity Centre, Members no charge 50’s & 60’s Folk & Old Time Rock ‘n Roll Monday Group152151 Songsters Choir Mondays starts Sep 12 2 - 5 pm No session Oct 10 Harewood Activity Centre, Members no charge Accordion Band 145975 Volunteer Pianist Needed 145982 Fridays starts Sep 2 2 - 4:30 pm Bowen Room 1, Members no charge The Songsters practice every Friday for the first five weeks in September and January and then they start performing throughout the community (usually Friday afternoons). On the first Friday of each month, they have a board meeting (2 - 3 pm), followed by a practice (3 - 4:30 pm). The Bowen Park Senior Songsters are in need of a part-time pianist for their choir. This is a volunteer position for a Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors’ member. Practices and performances at prearranged facilities are held weekly on Friday afternoons from September through May. Please email Judy (jasimpson1942@shaw.ca) for more info. Harbour City Singers FULL 50’s & 60’s Folk & Old Time Rock ‘n Roll Wednesday Group145984 Wednesdays starts Sep 7 2 - 5 pm Harewood Activity Centre, Members no charge This group came together from the Western Style Band and was created with a different genre of music. Open to those who enjoy singing and playing an acoustic instrument. There is no instructor. 145979 Wednesdays starts Sep 14 Rotary Fieldhouse, Members no charge Swing Band NEW Location! 2 - 4 pm 145976 Mondays starts Sep 12 1:30 - 3 pm Bowen Room 1, Members no charge The Swing Band is currently full. If you would like to add your name to the waitlist, please call 250-755-7501. No session Oct 10 Western Style Band 145977 Tuesdays 9:30 am - 12 pm Rotary Fieldhouse, Members no charge Come out and jam with us in our song circle. If you are interested in playing an instrument or singing, and you love country music, this is the group for you. The group works together to choose music. Bring your own stand and instrument. There is no instructor. 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Music Ukulele Level 2 Page 13 145987 Instructor: Carol Johns Thursdays, Sep 8 - Nov 3 10 - 11 am Oliver Woods Salal 1 Members no charge This program is intended to help players transition from the beginner level. If you know basic ukulele chords and strumming patterns and want to learn more, this is a fun, interactive course. You will practice what you have learned as a new player. Do you have questions about playing rhythms, strumming and changing chords? Do you want to learn how chords are created? Feel comfortable while learning basic, beginner music theory. Space is limited. Prerequisite for this course is a Beginner Ukulele class. Looking for a Beginner Ukulele class? See page 23 for a course offered in the Fall & Winter Activity Guide, “The Mighty Uke!”. Nordli Ukulele Sing & Strum 145981 Instructor: June Merilees Tuesdays starts Sep 6 2:15 - 3:30 pm Oliver Woods Salal 1, Members no charge This session will emphasize the development of chord dexterity and strumming patterns in a friendly, social atmosphere. Learn melodies to perform at special events. Everyone is encouraged to participate in at least one performance during the year. For more information, contact June at 250-758-1801. Nordli Ukulele Harbour Lights 145980 Instructor: June Merilees Tuesdays starts Sep 6 1 - 2 pm Oliver Woods Salal 1, Members no charge This session is for intermediate/advanced ukulele players. The class will develop both playing and singing techniques beyond those taught in the sing & strum sessions. Rhythm, dynamics, picking & chording techniques will help develop your playing style. Participants in the Harbour Lights session play alongside those in the Sing & Strum to offer encouragement. For more information, contact June at 250-758-1801. 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Dance Page 14 Ballroom Dance 145963 Tuesdays 10 am - 12 pm Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge This is a chance to practice your skills. Beginners Country Line Dance 152128 Wednesdays, Sep 21 - Nov 9 9:30 - 10:15 am Departure Bay Activity Centre, Members no charge Country Line Dance 145964 Wednesdays starts Sep 21 10:15 am - 12 pm Departure Bay Activity Centre, Members no charge Latin & Ballroom Line Dance Thursdays Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge Beginners Workshop 3:40 - 4 pm 145970 145969 Line Dance 4 - 5 pm Come join us for Latin & Ballroom Line Dancing. Learn the Waltz, Samba, Rumba, Quick Step, Bossa Nova, Foxtrot and more! No partner required. Great exercise and fun at the same time! If you are new to line dancing, come at 3:40 pm to learn some steps. Intermediate Latin & Ballroom Line Dance 145971 Tuesdays Departure Bay Activity Centre Members no charge Tea Dance 2:45 - 4 pm Next dates: Sunday, September 25 & October 23 2 - 4:30 pm Bowen Auditorium, $2.50 at the door Tap Dance Mondays, Levels 1 & 2 starts Oct 3 Level 3 starts Sep 12 Level 1 2 3 Time 12 - 1 pm 1 - 2 pm 2:10 - 4:10 pm Barcode 145966 145967 145965 Levels 1 & 2 Bowen Clubhouse Level 3 Bowen Auditorium Members no charge, No session Oct 10 Thursday Night Dance Thursdays Bowen Auditorium Members $7 at the door Non-Members $9 at the door Cost includes refreshments 145968 7:30 - 10 pm Thursday Night Dance Band Schedule Band Schedule is Subject to Change September 1 September 8 Double Play 2 Piece Band The New Ones 4 Piece Band - POTLUCK September 15 Dan Hughes & Band 4 Piece Band September 22 The New Ones 4 Piece Band September 29 Amigos 3 Piece Band October 6 The New Ones October 13 Amigos 4 Piece Band 3 Piece Band - POTLUCK October 20 Dan Hughes & Band October 27 The New Ones 4 Piece Band 4 Piece Band 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Arts & Crafts Crafty Workers Wednesdays Bowen Room 2, Members no charge Page 15 145902 1 - 3 pm Knitting Yarn DONATIONS Needed! The Crafty Workers will begin their projects in September to prepare for the Craft Bazaar in November. If you have any spare knitting yarn, please consider donating it to this group. Sales from the Craft Bazaar raise money for local charities each year. Donations can be dropped off at the office. Thank you! Crochet 145900 Fridays starts Sep 9 1 - 3:30 pm Bowen Room 4, Members no charge Embroidery Thursdays starts Sep 8 Bowen Room 4, Members no charge Folk Art Advanced 145904 12 - 4 pm 145907 Fridays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Bowen Room 4, Members no charge Mixed Multi Media Art 145909 Wednesdays starts Sep 14 9 am - 12 pm Bowen Room 4, Members no charge Try a variety of painting media in a social setting. Watercolour, acrylic, oil, pastel, ink and pencil. No instruction is provided but helpful critique is available. Mixed Painting Advanced145906 Thursdays starts Sep 8 9 am - 12:30 pm Bowen Room 6, Members no charge Work with the group on the same project or work on your own. Whether you paint with acrylics, oil, water or chalk, you will immerse yourself in wonderful company. Minimal instruction is available. Participants must have completed a beginners level painting course or have instructor approval based on equivalent training. Bring your own supplies. Adult Colouring with Watercolour Pencils 152013 Instructor: Karen Morgan Mondays, Sep 12 - Oct 17 1 - 3:30 pm Bowen Room 2 Bring $15 supply fee to first class The new adult watercolouring books are expressive and relaxing. Learn about Zentangle, Steampunk, Mandalas and many other styles. Explore the options of colouring with different medias on different quality paper. Imagine a pencil that is soft and/or vibrant, depending on how you use it. Find your artistic side for fun or for relaxation with everything you need. You choose the designs to use on watercolour paper, bristol paper or cardstock. Supply fee covers a set of watercolour pencils, a quality paintbrush and pencil sharpener, sharpie, fine marker, professional colour worksheet, patterned bookmarker and postcard in a compact folder. 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Page 16 Jewelry Made Easy Arts & Crafts Instructor: Rena Phillips Quilting 145898 Tuesdays Bowen Room 6, Members no charge Simply Sewing FULL Pottery & Ceramics All classes are held from 10 am - 12 pm in Bowen Room 2. Members are no charge to register but please bring money to give to the instructor for supplies. Supply Cost: Earrings - $8, Bracelets - $10, Necklaces - $12 Monday, October 24 Bracelets Monday, November 7 Necklaces Monday, November 21 145899 Tuesdays starts Sep 6 9 am - 12 pm Bowen Room 6, Members no charge Calling all sewers! Are you seeking inspiration? Are you new to sewing? Have a project? Do you just want to spend time with others doing what you love? Then this sewing group is the perfect place for you. There are a limited number of plugs available for machines. Simply Sewing is currently full. If you would like to add your name to the waitlist, please call 250-755-7501. Learn how to make jewelry in these fun, hands-on classes. Please bring scissors and thin nose pliers. All other materials will be provided. Earrings 12 - 3 pm 145903 Thursdays starts Sep 8 10 am - 1 pm Bowen Pottery Room, Members no charge This is a drop in class. No instruction is provided. 145908 Stained Glass 145912 145913 FULL 145905 Wednesdays starts Sep 7 9:30 - 11:30 am Bowen Pottery Room Stained Glass is currently full. If you would like to add your name to the waitlist, please call 250-755-7501. 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Page 17 Arts & Crafts Woodworking 145910 Mondays & Tuesdays starts Sep 6 10 am - 3 pm Bowen Woodworking Room Please call the office at 250-755-7501 to confirm the shop will be open on the days and times listed. Sometimes supervisors are unavailable. Woodcarving 145901 Thursdays starts Sep 8 Bowen Room 5, Members no charge Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors’ 22nd Annual 9 - 11 am New Loc at ion! Woodcarving Competition & display of Painting, Pottery & Ceramics Sunday, November 6, 2016 Open to the Public 12 - 4 pm Departure Bay Activity Centre Admission $2 This competition is open to all carvers, all ages and all skill levels (novice to expert). Registration 8:30 - 10 am, Judging 10:30 am - 12 noon. For more information, contact Anneli Muir 250.933.3364, robertanneli@gmail.com. 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Page 18 Beginners Bridge Cards & Games 147286 Thursdays 9:30 am - 12 pm Bowen Room 4, Members no charge Bridge for Fun Euchre 147281 Mondays starts Sep 12 1 - 3:30 pm Bowen Room 4, Members no charge 147284 Tuesdays 1 - 4:30 pm Bowen Room 2, Members no charge Euchre for Fun Thursday Bridge Oliver Woods Monarch 2, Members no charge 147285 Thursdays 12:30 - 4 pm Bowen Room 1, Members no charge Friday Bridge 147289 Fridays 6:30 - 10 pm Doors open at 6:30 pm, game starts at 6:45 pm. Partner required Oliver Woods Monarch 1 & 2, Members no charge Canasta Thursdays Bowen Room 2, Members no charge Cribbage Tuesdays Bowen Room 1, Members no charge Tuesdays 147282 10 am - 12 pm Beginner Scrabble for Fun 147288 Tuesdays 1 - 5 pm Bowen Room 4, Members no charge 147283 1 - 4 pm 147279 1 - 4 pm Friday Scrabble 147289 Fridays 1:30 - 4 pm Competitive but fun! Bowen Room 3, Members no charge Whist 147280 Wednesdays 1 - 3:45 pm Bowen Room 1, Members no charge 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Page 19 Sports/Language Badminton Table Tennis Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 12 - 3 pm Oliver Woods Gym 2, Members no charge No instruction, open to all abilities Mondays & Fridays Wednesdays Departure Bay Activity Centre Members no charge September 145955 Sep 30 session 12-2pm due to a tournament October 145956 Carpet Bowling Morning 145950 Wednesdays & Fridays 10 am - 12 pm Afternoon145951 Tuesdays 12:30 - 3 pm* *On the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, end time will be 2:40 pm to accommodate the Computer Club. Wednesdays & Fridays 1 - 3:30 pm Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge Bowen Auditorium floor refinishing will take place December 27, 2016 through to January 5, 2017 Darts 145952 Fridays starts Sep 2 12 - 1:45 pm Bowen Room 6, Members no charge Snooker/Billiards 141698 Mondays/Thursdays/Fridays 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesdays/Wednesdays 8:30 am - 5 pm Saturdays/Sundays 9 am - 3 pm Billiards Room $50.40 for the calendar year (pro-rated from the day you join), Membership required No drop-in rate for this program. Please register for 2016 at the office. Volleyball Tuesdays starts Sep 13 Departure Bay Activity Centre Members no charge French Basic & Conversation 145949 11 am - 2 pm 12 - 3 pm 145954 10 am - 12 pm 147293 Mondays starts Sep 12 9 - 11:30 am Bowen Room 4, Members no charge Spanish for Travellers 147295 Thursdays, Sep 1 - Nov 3 1 - 2:30 pm Oliver Woods Hemlock Room moved to Salal 1 on Sep 29 Members no charge Become familiar with basic vocabulary and grammar while gaining a perspective of Latin America and Spanish cultures. Drop ins are accepted if space is available. Course is taught by native Spanish speaker, Mair Saraga. 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Special Interest Page 20 Heart Fitness 147146 Therapist: Bob Uden Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8 - 9 am Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge This class is for those with heart problems or those who have had a recent heart procedure. The goal is to enhance cardiovascular response by performing endurance exercises. Monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate is ongoing. Doctors permission for this class is required. Tuesday Book Club 147300 1st Tuesday of each month 1:30 - 3 pm Next dates: September 6 & October 4 Bowen Room 3 Members no charge Call Carolyne at 250-753-9691 for book titles. LUNCHes Thursday, September 8, #149844* Thursday, October 20, #149845** 12 noon Bowen Auditorium In Advance - $8 Members, $9 Non-Members $8.05 - Vegetarian Burger/Lasagna Tickets on the day of the lunch* - $10.50 *Call on the Monday before the lunch day to confirm tickets will still be available Price includes admission into the Thursday Special Event at 1:30pm. *September lunch is a BBQ and includes hamburger or hot dog, salad, chips and ice cream. **October lunch is a Lasagna lunch and includes lasagna, caesar salad, garlic bread & dessert. Get your tickets early! Lunches must have 15 tickets sold in advance in order to run. Computer Club Discussion Group Stroke Club 147296 Fridays starts Sep 2 10:45 am - 2 pm Bowen Room 1, Members no charge 147278 2nd & 4th Tuesday 2:40 - 4 pm Next dates: September 13 & 27, October 11 & 25 Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge This club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from September to June. Some knowledge of computers is required. This is a discussion group only, you will not bring your computer with you. Computer classes can be found at the Vancouver Island Regional Libraries or through the Parks & Recreation Activity Guide. 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Activity Guide Highlights E D I U G Y T I V I T C A ks and Recreation City of Nanaimo Par 7 ust 2016 to March 201 Aug Page 21 The Fall & Winter Activity Guide hits stands on Friday, August 19, 2016. Registration begins on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Call 250.756.5200 for more information. Here are some highlights for Active Agers... (NHCS membership not required for Activity Guide programs) Take a M ment ireg.nanaimo.ca www.nanaimo.ca • 50-756-5200 2 Registration starts Wednesday, March P creation Pro e R & s gr a a rk ms 2. Registration begins August 24 for Active Agers Osteofit 1 Instructor: Pascale Jallabert Tue & Thu, Sep 6 - Oct 6 Beban Social Centre $49.88/10 classes 149479 2:15 - 3:15 pm 149482 Tue & Thu, Oct 11 - Nov 10 Beban Social Centre 2:15 - 3:15 pm $44.89/9 classes, no session Nov 3 This unique exercise prevention program is designed for people with osteoporosis who are at high risk of falls and fracture. It offers education and activities to strengthen muscles and improve balance and posture through the introduction of safe exercise. It will improve the participant’s functional ability, quality of life and reduce the risk of falls. A doctor’s note and forms need to be filled out once per calendar year. Osteofit 2 Instructor: Pascale Jallabert Tue & Thu, Sep 6 - Oct 6 Beban Social Centre $49.88/10 classes 149480 1 - 2 pm This is an ongoing Osteofit program designed for people who are familiar with exercising and the use of bands and handheld weights. Short discussions on healthy and active lifestyles are included. A medical release form is required for new participants or people who have participated in the past but have had changes in their medical condition. 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Activity Guide Highlights Page 22 Zumba Gold 146951 Sundays, Sep 11 - Oct 30 10:30 - 11:30 am North Ridge Health Performance Centre (901-5800 Turner Road) $82.95/8 classes Intended for those new to Zumba or those 60 years +. Ditch the workout, join the party! Zumba is the hottest dance workout around. This basic Zumba class will focus on simpler Latin and international dances while you get your fittest, burn calories and have the time of your life. Learn some of the steps ahead by taking a Zumba Basics Clinic. Seated Yoga 146954 Thursdays, Sep 8 - Oct 27 11:30 am - 12:30 pm North Ridge Health Performance Centre (901-5800 Turner Road) $82.95/8 classes If you would like to experience the benefits of yoga and have trouble getting down to/up from the floor, then this group is for you. Enjoy all the benefits of yoga but from a comfortable chair. How to Publish Your Own Book 149101 Saturday, November 5 9 am - 1 pm Bowen Park Room 1 $47.25 Independent publishing is very popular but mistakes can be costly. Learn what subsidy publishing really is and how e-books are taking a lead in the indie market. Suzanne Anderson, publisher and author of Self Publishing in Canada, will show you the options you have to publish your own book. Zentangle Introduction 149295 Saturday, September 24 1 - 5 pm Beban Social Centre Room 3 $44.10 + $12 payable to instructor for all supplies Come and discover this new and creative patterned drawing art. This class introduces the philosophy and process of Zentangle. You will experience the satisfaction of completing your own unique pieces of art while enjoying the meditative quality this wonderful art form has to offer. Repetitive line drawing is enhanced by pencil shading to make your art look dimensional. This class is suitable for those with no previous art training or experienced artists who wish to learn this specific technique. This 4-hour class includes a brief break - bring your own water and snack. There is a $12 kit fee payable to the instructor at the class. Metalsmithing Rings 151602 Saturday, October 15 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Oliver Woods Tree Frog Room $78.75 + $50 payable to instructor for all supplies Bring your creative energy to this metalsmithing “ring class” and spend the day taking in all you can from jewellery designer, Cheryl Jacobs. You will create two different rings while learning various skills: how to texture metal, rivet and drill stones and pearls. You will work with brass, copper and silver embellishments. Semi-precious stones and freshwater pearls will also be available to allow endless variations of colour, texture and form. A $50 material fee is required on the day of the class, payable to the instructor. Registration begins August 24 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Activity Guide Highlights Nanaimo River Watershed Tour Page 23 151690 Instructor: Forestry Company & Nanaimo City Representatives Friday, September 23 9 am - 3:30 pm Meet at Bowen Park parking lot off Wall Street (near volleyball courts) $26.25 Visit the local forestry operations of Island Timberlands and Timber West in the Nanaimo River Watershed, as well as the course of Nanaimo’s vital water supply at Jump Lake Reservoir and our new Water Filtration Plant. Bring a lunch and wear suitable clothing for the weather and suitable footwear for rugged ground. Be prepared to walk 1 km on uneven ground. Bus pick up/drop off at Bowen Park parking lot off Wall Street. Morden Collier Historical Provincial Park Tour 151686 Instructor: Friends of Morden & NALT Sunday, September 25 9 - 11:30 am Meet at Bowen Park parking lot off Wall Street (near volleyball courts) $21 Tour the island’s last remaining coal mining headframe by bus. One of only two such structures remaining in North America. The Friends of Morden Mine will tell the story of this fascinating part of our local coal mining heritage. Fromage Blanc149303 Wednesday, October 5 6 - 8 pm Bowen Park Kitchen $68.25 Learn how to make one of the long set lactic curds: fromage blanc. It is the french version of cream cheese but so much better! This is a delicious cheese with so many different ways to utilize it in every day cooking. The Mighty Uke! 150055 Tuesdays, Sep 13 - Nov 15 7 - 8 pm Nanaimo Conservatory of Music (325 Selby Street) $105/10 classes Everybody’s playing the ukulele! Join us for a fun and interactive class on this special, little stringed instrument. No experience necessary. Ukuleles may be available for students who do not have one. Banjo for Beginners 151470 Wednesdays, Oct 12 - Nov 2 3:30 - 4:15 pm Bowen Park Clubhouse $78.75/4 classes Learn how to play the 5-string banjo in a small group setting. Apply the styles and techniques you learn to playing songs. Only tablature (tabs) will be used so you are not required to read music notes. Please bring your own banjo and music stand. Registration begins August 24 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Page 24 On the Road with Janie 3 Museums: MacMillan Planetarium, Maritime Museum & Vancouver Museum 149868 Vancouver Thursday, September 1 7:30 am - 7:30 pm Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up If you are interested in space travel, ships and Vancouver, this is the trip for you! Lunch will be at the Kits Beach Boathouse Restaurant. $103.95* - Meal costs extra *BC Seniors’ rate included for the ferry - you will need to pay extra fees at the ferry if you do not get that rate Vancouver Harbour, Indian Arm, Lunch & Boat Tour 149906 Monday, September 12 7:30 am - 7:30 pm Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up Discover these calm, inland waters aboard the luxurious MV Harbour Princess. This 4-hour luncheon cruise travels through Vancouver’s inner harbour, the Burrard Inlet and then north into the spectacular setting of Indian Arm. $168 - Includes ferry, tour, lunch & gratuity Registration & Cancellation deadline September 7 Registration & Cancellation deadline August 29 Victoria Fly Over Canada 8 am - 5:30 pm 149865 Vancouver Tuesday, September 6 7:30 am - 7:30 pm Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up On this incredible journey of discovery you will travel from coast to coast, covering more than 6,000 km - all of this while never leaving Vancouver! Located at Canada Place in the heart of downtown, this is a virtual flight ride with special effects. You will be seated in a suspended chair, with your feet dangling, in front of a 4-storey spherical screen. $98.70* - Fly Over ticket included, meal costs extra *BC Seniors’ rate included for the ferry - you will need to pay extra fees at the ferry if you do not get that rate Registration & Cancellation deadline August 31 Thursday, September 15 149861 Saturday, October 15 149862 Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up This is a self-guided trip. Spend the day poking through shops and eating at one of the many restaurants in Victoria. Visit the museum, the IMAX, friends or family. Try your luck at the casino or just people watch on the waterfront. On the way home we will stop at one of the farmers’ markets. $36.75 - Meal costs extra Registration & Cancellation deadline September 12 (September 15 trip), October 12 (October 15 trip) 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Page 25 On the Road with Janie Tofino & Ucluelet Denman & Hornby Island149867 8 am - 8 pm Monday, September 26 8 am - 6:30 pm Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up On Hornby we will see Tribune Bay, Ford’s Cove, Helliwell Park and downtown (Co-op). Back at Denman, visit some artisans and check out the village. Lunch will be at The Seabreeze Lodge. $52.50* - Meal costs extra Tuesday, September 20 149853 Thursday, October 20 149871 Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up In Tofino spend time at the beach or go into town for lunch and shopping. In Ucluelet we will go to the Amphitrite Point Lighthouse to see the beautiful, rugged coastal view of the Wild Pacific Trail. We will be away for two meals. You can bring a lunch to eat on the beach. On the way home, there will be a stop for dinner. Be prepared for breathtaking views of Canada’s spectacular west coast. Don’t forget your camera! $52.50 - Meal costs extra Registration & Cancellation deadline September 15 (September 20 trip), October 17 (October 20 trip) A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur Chemainus Theatre *BC Seniors’ rate included for the ferry - you will need to pay extra fees at the ferry if you do not get that rate Registration & Cancellation deadline September 21 149887 Wednesday, September 21 4 - 11 pm Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up A dramatic comedy set in the mid-1930’s. Four women in a St. Louis apartment sort through delusions of love, pressures of society and the power of compassion. Enjoy the bittersweet story of redemption and sharp witty dialogue. $99.75 - Includes dinner, theatre & gratuity Registration & Cancellation deadline September 14 No refunds after this date as tickets will be purchased All of Janie’s trips depart from BOWEN COMPLEX PARKING LOT (500 BOWEN ROAD). Pick up times at Bowen are approximate. Add $7 and Janie will pick you up and drop you off at your home. Add $1 and meet Janie at: Starbucks/Chapters near Woodgrove (trips going north) or Smitty’s at Southgate (trips going south). All prices listed include taxes. 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Page 26 Vancouver Aquarium On the Road with Janie 149854 Vancouver Wednesday, September 28 7:30 am - 7:30 pm Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up The Vancouver Aquarium is a recognized leader in connecting people to our natural world. As a self-supporting, non-profit association, the aquarium is dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research and direct action. Lunch will be at the Prospect Point Restaurant. $105* - Meal costs extra Salt Spring Ganges Market 149886 ferry from Crofton Saturday, October 1 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Spend time at the Ganges Market. There will be time for touring the island. $63* - Meal costs extra *BC Seniors’ rate included for the ferry - you will need to pay extra fees at the ferry if you do not get that rate Registration & Cancellation deadline September 28 *BC Seniors’ rate included for the ferry - you will need to pay extra fees at the ferry if you do not get that rate Registration & Cancellation deadline September 23 All of Janie’s trips depart from BOWEN COMPLEX PARKING LOT (500 BOWEN ROAD). Pick up times at Bowen are approximate. Add $7 and Janie will pick you up and drop you off at your home. Add $1 and meet Janie at: Starbucks/Chapters near Woodgrove (trips going north) or Smitty’s at Southgate (trips going south). All prices listed include taxes. How do I get the special rate at the ferry for seniors? BC Seniors travel at 50% off regular adult fare Monday through Thursday except on holidays. You must present one of the following: * BC Services Card * BC Gold Care Card (age 65+) * BC Driver’s License * BC Identification Card * Birth Certificate (proof of residency in BC required) 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Page 27 On the Road with Janie Bamfield & Frances Barkley 149856 Saturday, October 8 6 am - 7 pm Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up Sail down the Alberni Channel to Bamfield. On the way there will be stops at different camps and cottages to deliver supplies. Spend an hour in Bamfield before heading back. You may even see some bears! $68.25 - Meal costs extra Registration & Cancellation deadline October 5 Hilda’s Yard Chemainus Theatre 149858 Wednesday, October 26 4 - 11 pm Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up Enjoy the hilarious situational comedy of Norm Foster. How unbreakable are the ties that bind a family together? It’s 1956, and happy emptynesters Sam and Hilda are finally enjoying life on their own...but their peaceful home turns chaotic when their unemployed son and newly-single daughter return for an unexpected stay. $99.75 - Includes dinner, theatre & gratuity Registration & Cancellation deadline October 19 No refunds after this date as tickets will be purchased Powell River & Lund 149857 Tuesday, October 11 7 am - 8 pm Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up Have lunch at the Laughing Oyster restaurant overlooking Okeover Arm and Desolation Sound. Then spend some time in Lund. We will stop in at the Sliammon Native Fish Enhancement Project. $63 - Meal costs extra Registration & Cancellation Deadline October 5 Return times for Janie’s trips are approximate 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com On the Road/Dining Out with Janie Page 28 Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular at the Port Theatre 149859 Saturday, December 17 4 - 11 pm Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up The 9th annual Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular show is at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo this year! Enjoy music, dancing, lights and decorations. This year will include hits by the Beach Boys, a Rock of Ages medley, Bobby Darrin songs, songs from Grease and Moulin Rouge and many more classical hits and Christmas favourites. $78.75 - Meal costs extra Registration & Cancellation deadline November 10 Dining Out What do these mean? See page 26. Dinner - Butlers at the Mansion Qualicum149855 Friday, September 9 Dress up for this dinner. $10.50 - Meal cost extra Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up 4 - 8 pm No refunds after this date as tickets will be purchased Dinner - Sawmill Taphouse Chemainus152183 Dick Whittington at Echo Theatre Thursday, October 13 $10.50 - Meal cost extra Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up 149847 Qualicum Beach Monday, December 19 3:30 - 11 pm Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up Dick Whittington is a traditional pantomime, telling the story of a young man who sets out to make his fame and fortune in London. Dick finds that rather than being paved with gold, the streets are plagued with rats! This is a family show, full of popular songs, bad jokes and slapstick humour. We will have dinner at CView Restaurant. $63 - Meal costs extra Registration & Cancellation deadline November 25 4 - 8 pm Dinner - CView Restaurant Qualicum152182 Monday, October 17 $10.50 - Meal cost extra Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up 3 - 8 pm Dinner - Doghouse Duncan149873 Saturday, October 29 $10.50 - Meal cost extra Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up 4 - 8 pm No refunds after this date as tickets will be purchased Return times for Janie’s trips are approximate 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Program Schedule by Day Page 29 MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS 8 am Heart Fitness 8:30 am Snooker 9 am Fitness Level 2 French 10 am Balance & Mobility 10:15 am Fitness Level 1 11 am Balance & Mobility Table Tennis (DB) 11:30 am Stretch & Relax Yoga (OW) 11:50 am Chair Yoga 12 pm Badminton (OW) Tap Level 1 1 pm Watercolour Pencils Euchre Tai Chi Advanced Tap Level 2 1:30 pm Chair Yoga Swing Band 2 pm 50’s/60’s Band (HAC) 2:10 pm Tap Level 3 8 am Easy Morning Fitness 8:30 am Snooker 9 am Sewing Tai Chi Beginner 9:30 am Western Style Band (RF) 10 am Ballroom Dance Euchre for Fun (OW) Tai Chi Level 2 Woodworking Volleyball (DB) 11 am Tai Chi Level 3 12 pm Quilting 12:30 pm Carpet Bowling 1 pm Accordion Band (HAC) Bridge for Fun Crib Scrabble Beginner Ukulele Harbour Lights (OW) 1:30 pm Book Club (1st Tue) 2:15 pm Ukulele Sing & Strum (OW) 2:40 pm Computer Club (2nd & 4th) 2:45 pm Line Dance Intermediate (DB) 8 am Heart Fitness 8:30 am Snooker 9 am Mixed Multi Media Art 9:30 am Country Line Dance Beg (DB) Sculpt & Tone Stained Glass Yoga Qi Gong (RF) 10 am Carpet Bowling Folk Art Beginner 10:15 am Country Line Dance (DB) Fitness Level 2 (OW) 10:45 am Sculpt & Tone 11:30 am Fitness Level 1 (OW) 12 pm Badminton (OW) Table Tennis (DB) 1 pm Carpet Bowling Crafty Workers Whist 1:30 pm Chair Yoga 2 pm 50’s/60’s Band (HAC) Harbour City Singers (RF) THURSDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS 8 am Easy Morning Fitness 8 am Heart Fitness 9 am Snooker 8:30 am Snooker 8:30 am Snooker 9 am Fitness Level 2 9:30 am Fitness Level 2 (OW) Mixed Painting Advanced Folk Art Advanced Woodcarving 10 am Carpet Bowling 9 am Snooker 9:30 am Beginner Bridge Sculpt & Tone (BSC) 2 pm Tea Dance Wanderers Walking Group Stretch & Relax Yoga (RF) (see page 14 for dates) 10 am Pottery & Ceramics 10:45 am Stroke Club Ukulele Level 2 (OW) 11 am Table Tennis (DB) 10:15 am Fitness Level 1 12 pm Badminton (OW) 11:30 am Ukulele (RF) Darts 12 pm Embroidery 1 pm Carpet Bowling 12:30 pm Bridge Crochet 1 pm Canasta 1:30 pm Fitness Level 1 (OW) Spanish (OW) Scrabble 1:30 pm Thursday Special Event 2 pm Songsters 3:40 pm Line Dance Workshop 6:30 pm Friday Bridge (OW) 4 pm Latin & Ballroom Line Dance 7:30 pm Thursday Night Dance Schedule is subject to change. Some programs have start and end dates. Programs take place at Bowen Complex unless otherwise noted in brackets (BM=Buttertubs Marsh Parking Lot), BSC=Beban Social Centre, DB=Departure Bay Activity Centre, RF=Rotary Fieldhouse, HAC=Harewood Activity Centre, OW=Oliver Woods Community Centre). This is a weekly summary of regularly scheduled activities - trips, seminars and special events are not listed. See the program listings inside the newsletter for more details or call 250-755-7501. SUNDAYS 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com Program Schedule by Category Page 30 ARTS & CRAFTS Crafty Workers Crochet FITNESS, YOGA & TAI CHI Balance & Mobility Embroidery Chair Yoga Folk Art Easy Morning Fitness Jewelry Made Easy Fitness Levels 1 & 2 Mixed Multi Media Art Sculpt & Tone Mixed Painting Stretch & Relax Yoga Pottery & Ceramics Tai Chi Quilting Walking Group Sewing Yoga Qi Gong Stained Glass LANGUAGE Woodworking & Woodcarving CARDS & GAMES Bridge Canasta Crib Euchre Scrabble Whist DANCE Ballroom Country Line Dance Latin & Ballroom Line Dance Tap Tea Dance Thursday Night Dance Computer Club Heart Fitness Stroke Club MUSIC 50’s/60’s Band Accordion Band Harbour City Singers Songsters Swing Band Ukulele Western Style Band SPORTS Halloween! Badminton Carpet Bowling Darts Snooker/Billiards Table Tennis Volleyball H our C arb i Seniors Book Club Happy Spanish for Travellers ty SPECIAL INTEREST French Nanaimo Watercolour Pencils Colouring NHCS 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com