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55+ Programs

CITY CENTRE

COMMUNITY CENTRE

For more information, please contact: Helen Kwan, the Older Adult Coordinator at

Hkwan@richmond.ca, 604-204-8574

55+ Programs held at:

3 ways to register for

programs:

Registration Call Centre:

604-276-4300

Mon-Fri 8:30am—5:30pm

In Person: City Centre Community

Centre and Lang Centre

Internet:

www.richmond.ca/register

City Centre Community Centre 5900 Minoru Blvd. 604-204-8588

NEW! January - March 2016

Lang Centre

140-8279 Saba Rd.

604-233-8910

55+ FACILITY PASS Gain access to participate in the following seasonal 55+

programs and activities at City Centre Community Centre. Price $12/year (GST included) or $3.55 drop-in fee.

Anderson School

9460 Alberta Rd.

FITNESS

Purchase your Annual Facility Pass at the front desk. You are required to scan each time you come to a program. This pass is valid only at City Centre Community Centre for 55+ Facility Pass programs. Programs and times are subject to change.

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

Effective January 7, refer to the monthly calendar for details.

Energy Bagua Meditation Starts on Jan 10

Sundays 12:00pm – 1:30pm Facility pass required or $3.55 drop-in fee

Happy Chorus Singing Group Starts on Jan 19

Tuesdays 10:30am – 12:30pm Facility pass required or $3.55 drop-in fee

Smartphones, Tablets, and Computer Classes Starts on Jan 19

Tuesdays 5:30pm – 6:30pm Registration required, refer to pg. 152 in leisure guide. Facility pass required, no drop-in.

Chinese Calligraphy Feb 17, Mar 2, Mar 16, Mar 30

Wednesdays 12:30pm – 2:30pm Facility pass required or $3.55 drop-in fee

Introduction to the Internet Class Starts on Jan 20

Wednesdays 3:30pm – 5:00pm Registration required, refer to pg. 152 in leisure guide. Facility pass required, no drop-in.

Book Club Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 31,Apr 28, May 26, Jun 30

Thursdays 10:30am – 12:00pm Registration required. #1326408 Facility pass required, no drop-in.

Senior’s Hangout Starts on Jan 7

Thursdays 10:30am – 1:30pm Facility pass required or $3.55 drop-in fee

Karaoke Starts on Jan 7

Thursdays 10:30am – 1:30pm Facility pass required or $3.55 drop-in fee

Drama Group Starts on Jan 22

Fridays 1:00pm – 3:00pm Registration required. #1328708 Facility pass required, no drop-in.

55+ Fitness Rates: Fitness Centre and

fitness classes included

55+ Drop-In $3.55 or $28 for 10 visits

Yoga Drop-In $7.95

1 month pass $33

3 month pass $75

6 month pass $128

1 year pass $213

Fitness Facility Introduction

Drop-in Fitness schedules are available at the front desk. For a fitness centre orientation with a registered fitness attendant, please book by calling 604-204-8588. Orientations are included with fitness passes and drop-ins.

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Refunds not issued if cancellations are

within 7 days of trip date.

Refunds for trips where admission is

included cannot be issued if

cancellations are within 30 days of the trip.

All trips offered by City Centre Community

Centre depart from the ‘Drop Off/Pick Up

Area” on the South side of the building on

Firbridge Way.

Remember to review receipt for list of items

to bring i.e., lunch, hat, health insurance,

valid ID, BC Gold Card, etc.

Gratuities are not accepted by drivers.

Tours and trips are subject to date and time

changes due to unforeseen circumstances.

Home drop off ($3) services for

Richmond residents available where

indicated. Payment due at the time of

registration if service is required.

OUTDOOR TRIPS

Interested in volunteering for

55+ programs? Contact Helen at

604-204-8574 for more

information.

Vancouver Travel Expo

2016

Wander through this huge travel expo at

the Vancouver Convention Centre that

includes expert travel advice,

giveaways, live music and more! Price

includes transportation only. Entry is

Free.

Sunday Feb 21 10:00am—3:00pm

$17/person #1304158

Have an idea for a trip or

program this summer?

Contact Helen Kwan at 604-204-8574

or email Hkwan@richmond.ca

55+ WELLNESS CLINICS

FREE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTHY OPTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS

HEALTH MONITORING SERVICES

AVAILABLE BY DROP-IN

Free Blood Pressure Checks

Free Health Book Record

Free Health Counseling with Retired Nurses

Free Blood Glucose/Sugar Checks

Free Medication Reviews by a Pharmacist

Free Falls Prevention Risk Assessment

HOLISTIC HEALTH OPTIONS

AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT

Chair Massage (30 mins) $10.50

Reflexology (30 mins) $10.50

Hand Treatment (45 mins) $15.30

Foot Treatment (45 mins) $17.35

Manicure (30 mins) $15.30

Pedicure (30 mins) $17.35

To book an appointment, please call 604-204-8588 or visit

City Centre Community Centre 5900 Minoru Blvd, Richmond

CLINICS AVAILABLE EVERY FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

FROM 9:30AM to 11:30AM

JAN 7, FEB 4, MAR 3

OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Free refreshments for participants

Onsite translation services to Cantonese, Mandarin, Ukrainian, and Russian

Senior Information and Referral Services

Community Partners with resources for older adults

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ARTS – DANCE, MUSIC,

PERFORMAING & VISUAL

Ballroom Dancing – Beginner 55+

Jan 19 – Mar 8 Tuesdays

1:30pm – 2:30pm City Centre

$37.90/8 sess #1304258

Singles and doubles welcome.

Chinese Line Dancing 55+

Jan 21 – Mar 10 Thursdays

2:30pm – 3:30pm City Centre

$37.90/8 sess #1257158

$6.15/sess for drop-in

African Drumming – Beginner 55+

Feb 15, 29, Mar 14 Mondays

9:30am – 11:00am City Centre

$24.10/3 sess #1309508

Ukulele – Beginner 55+

Jan 20 – Mar 9 Wednesdays

2:15pm – 3:15pm City Centre

$42.90/8 sess #1257808

Happy Chorus Singing Group 55+

Starts Jan 19 Tuesdays

10:30am – 12:30pm City Centre

Free with 55+ Facility Pass / $3.55 Drop-in

Karaoke 55+

Starts Jan 7 Thursdays

10:30am – 1:30pm City Centre

Free with 55+ Facility Pass / $3.55 Drop-in

Chinese Calligraphy 55+

Feb 17, Mar 2, Mar 16, 30 Wednesdays

12:30 – 2:30pm City Centre

Free with 55+ Facility Pass / $3.55 Drop-in

Drama Club in Partnership 55+ with BC Responsible and Gambling Program

Starts Jan 22 – Mar 18 Fridays

1:00pm – 3:00pm City Centre

Free with 55+ Facility Pass #1328708

HEALTH & FITNESS

Energy Bagua Meditation 55+

Starts Jan 10 Sundays

12:00pm – 1:30pm City Centre

Free with 55+ Facility Pass

Or $3.55 drop-in

Osteofit for Better Bones 55+

Jan 11 – Mar 30 Mon/Wed

1:00pm – 2:00pm City Centre

$104.30/22 sess #1289758

Osteofit for Better Bones Taught in Cantonese 55+

Jan 9 – Mar 26 Saturdays

10:50am – 11:50am City Centre

$56.90/12 sess #1289759

Osteofit for Life Taught in Cantonese 55+

Jan 9 – Feb 13 Saturdays

9:45am – 10:45am City Centre

$28.45/6 sess #1289762

Feb 20 – Mar 26 Saturdays

9:45am – 10:45am City Centre

$28.45/6 sess #1324458

Jan 12 – Mar 29 Tuesdays

10:30am – 11:30am City Centre

$56.90/12 sess #1289760

Table Tennis

45 minute table bookings.

Sundays 6:00am to 11:00pm $5.80/table

Tuesdays and Thursdays. 6:00am to 5:00pm $5.80/table

5:00pm to 10:00pm $9.45/table

Pickleball – Advanced

Starts Jan 6 55+

Jan 9 – Mar 26 Wednesdays

6:30pm – 9:30pm Anderson School

$3.55 Drop-in

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COMPUTERS, SOCIAL MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY

Introduction to the Internet Learn From A Youth 55+

3:30pm – 5:00pm Wednesdays

Free with 55+ Facility Pass City Centre or $3.55 drop-in

Jan 20 #1303658

Jan 27 #1308158

Feb 3 #1308208

Feb 10 #1308258

Feb 17 #1308308

Feb 24 #1308358

Mar 2 #1308408

Mar 9 #1308458

Smart Phones, Tablets and Computers Learn From A Youth 55+

5:30pm – 6:30pm Tuesdays

Free with 55+ Facility Pass City Centre or $3.55 drop-in

Jan 19 #1304458

Jan 26 #1308808

Feb 2 #1308858

Feb 9 #1308859

Feb 16 #1308908

Feb 23 #1308958

Mar 1 #1309008

Mar 8 #1309058

GENERAL INTEREST

Book Club 55+

10:30am – 12:00pm Thursdays

Free/ 6 sess City Centre

with 55+ Facility Pass #1326408

Richmond Library Card required

Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 31, Apr 28, May 26, Jun 30

Seniors’ Hangout 55+

Starts Jan 7 Thursdays

10:30am – 1:30pm City Centre

Free with 55+ Facility Pass

Or $3.55 drop-in

WORKSHOPS

Elder Abuse Awareness 55+

Feb 16 Tuesday

2:00pm – 3:30pm City Centre

Free #1303758

MARTIAL ARTS

Tai Chi – Form 24 – Level 1 55+

Jan 23 – Mar 5 Saturdays

9:30am – 10:30am Lang Centre

$3.55 Drop-in

Tai Chi – Form 32 – Sword 55+

Jan 23 – Mar 5 Saturdays

10:45am – 11:45am Lang Centre

$3.55 Drop-in

Qigong For Health 55+

Jan 22 – Mar 18 Fridays

10:00am – 11:00am City Centre

$42.15/7 sess #1328308

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FEBRUARY 2016 CALENDAR P = 55+ Facility Pass $12/year or $3.55 Facility Pass Drop-In

D = Drop-in Only $3.55

F = Free R = Registration Required

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1:00pm – 2:00pm Osteofit for Better Bones – R

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10:30am– 11:30am Osteofit for Life (Cantonese) – R

10:30am – 12:00pm Happy Chorus Singing Group – P

1:30pm – 2:30pm Ballroom Dance – R

5:30pm – 6:30pm Smart Phones, Tablets and Computers Class – P/R

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1:00pm – 2:00pm Osteofit for Better Bones – R

2:15pm – 3:15pm Ukulele Beginner – R

3:30pm – 5:00pm Intro to the Internet Class – P/R

6:30pm – 9:30pm Pickleball Advanced – D (Anderson School)

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9:30am – 11:30am Wellness Clinic – F/R

10:30am – 1:30pm Seniors Hangout and Karaoke – P

2:30pm – 3:30pm Chinese Line Dancing – Cancelled this Week

7:00pm – 10:30pm Metro Theatre Trip – Cancelled

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10:00am – 11:00am Qigong for Health – R

1:00pm – 3:00pm Drama Club - P/R

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9:45am – 10:45am Osteofit for Life (Cantonese) – R

9:30am – 10:30am Tai Chi – Form 24 – Level 1 – D (Lang Centre)

10:45am – 11:45am Tai Chi Form 32 Sword—D (Lang Centre)

10:50pm– 11:50am Osteofit for Bet-ter Bones (Cantonese) – R

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12:00pm – 1:30pm Energy Bagua Meditation - Cancelled this week

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1:00pm – 2:00pm Osteofit for Better Bones – R

2:00pm – 4:30pm Family Day and Chinese New Year Celebration Event –FREE

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10:30am– 11:30am Osteofit for Life (Cantonese) – R

10:30am – 12:00pm Happy Chorus Singing Group – P

1:30pm – 2:30pm Ballroom Dance – R

5:30pm – 6:30pm Smart Phones, Tablets and Computers Class – P/R

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1:00pm – 2:00pm Osteofit for Better Bones – R

2:15pm – 3:15pm Ukulele Beginner – R

3:30pm – 5:00pm Intro to the Internet Class – P/R

6:30pm – 9:30pm Pickleball Advanced – D (Anderson School)

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10:30am – 1:30pm Seniors Hangout and Karaoke – P

2:30pm – 3:30pm Chinese Line Dancing – R

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10:00am – 11:00am Qigong for Health – R

1:00pm – 3:00pm Drama Club - P/R

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9:45am – 10:45am Osteofit for Life (Cantonese) – R

9:30am – 10:30am Tai Chi – Form 24 – Level 1 – D (Lang Centre)

10:45am – 11:45am Tai Chi Form 32 Sword—D (Lang Centre)

10:50pm– 11:50am Osteofit for Bet-ter Bones (Cantonese) – R

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12:00pm – 1:30pm Energy Bagua Meditation - P

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9:30am—11:00am African Drumming – R

1:00pm – 2:00pm Osteofit for Better Bones – R

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10:30am – 12:00pm Happy Chorus Singing Group – P

10:30am– 11:30am Osteofit for Life (Cantonese) – R

1:30pm – 2:30pm Ballroom Dance – R

2:00pm—3:30pm—Elder Abuse Awareness Workshop – R/F

5:30pm – 6:30pm Smart Phones, Tablets and Computers Class – P/R

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12:30pm – 2:30pm Chinese Calligraphy – P

1:00pm – 2:00pm Osteofit for Better Bones – R

2:15pm – 3:15pm Ukulele Beginner – R

3:30pm – 5:00pm Intro to the Internet Class – P/R

6:30pm – 9:30pm Pickleball Advanced – D (Anderson School)

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10:30am – 1:30pm Seniors Hangout and Karaoke – P

2:30pm – 3:30pm Chinese Line Dancing – R

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10:00am – 11:00am Qigong for Health – R

1:00pm – 3:00pm Drama Club - P/R

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9:45am – 10:45am Osteofit for Life (Cantonese) – R

9:30am – 10:30am Tai Chi – Form 24 – Level 1 – D (Lang Centre)

10:45am – 11:45am Tai Chi Form 32 Sword—D (Lang Centre)

10:50pm– 11:50am Osteofit for Bet-ter Bones (Cantonese) – R

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12:00pm – 1:30pm Energy Bagua Meditation - P

10:00am—3:00pm Vancouver Travel Expo Trip – R

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1:00pm – 2:00pm Osteofit for Better Bones – R

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10:30am – 12:00pm Happy Chorus Singing Group – P

10:30am– 11:30am Osteofit for Life (Cantonese) – R

1:30pm – 2:30pm Ballroom Dance – R

5:30pm – 6:30pm Smart Phones, Tablets and Computers Class – P/R

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1:00pm – 2:00pm Osteofit for Better Bones – R

1:00pm – 3:00pm Intergenerational Knitting and Art – R/F

2:15pm – 3:15pm Ukulele Beginner – R

3:30pm – 5:00pm Intro to the Internet Class – P/R

6:30pm – 9:30pm Pickleball Advanced – D (Anderson School)

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10:30am – 12pm Book Club – P

10:30am – 1:30pm Seniors Hangout and Karaoke – P

2:30pm – 3:30pm Chinese Line Dancing – R

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10:00am – 11:00am Qigong for Health – R

1:00pm – 3:00pm Drama Club - P/R

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9:45am – 10:45am Osteofit for Life (Cantonese) – R

9:30am – 10:30am Tai Chi – Form 24 – Level 1 – D (Lang Centre)

10:45am – 11:45am Tai Chi Form 32 Sword—D (Lang Centre)

10:50pm– 11:50am Osteofit for Bet-ter Bones (Cantonese) – R

28 12:00pm – 1:30pm Energy Bagua Meditation - P

29 9:30am—11:00am African Drumming – R

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