SPECIAL EVENTS - Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors

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SPECIAL EVENTS - Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors
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NHCS SEPTEMBER &
OCTOBER
2016 NEWSLETTER
Seniors Programs for 60+
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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”.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Program Schedule by Category
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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
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Seniors
Book Club
Happy
Spanish for Travellers
ty
SPECIAL
INTEREST
French
Nanaimo
Watercolour Pencils Colouring
NHCS
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