May/June 2015
Canada Day BBQ
Put on your best red and white outfit and help us celebrate
Canada’s birthday. Enjoy games, prizes and a delicious BBQ
salmon meal. Register early as we are sure to sell out!
Friday
June 26th
11:45-1:00pm
$6+ tax
Sea to Sky Gondola
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Fe Trip
Bus
Thursday
$55
May/June
Adults 55+ Newsletter
The New York Times listed the Sea to
Sky Gondola as one of the top 52
“must see destinations.” Join us on a
world class ride to the top. Enjoy
majestic views, beautiful trails and
lunch at the top.
June 25th
10:00-3:00pm
(lunch is not included in the price)
Friendly Fridays
Play one of the variety of our in-house games, work on a puzzle
or check out our diverse selection of books while enjoying a cup
of coffee or tea. Bring a friend or make a new friend at Friendly
Fridays.
North Sho
Dates: May 1, 15, 29 / June 5, 19
Magik and Doug at the Canada Day BBQ 2014
Where: JBCC, Discovery Room
Time: 10:30-11:45am
No Charge!
May/June 2015
May/June 2015
North Shore Neighbourhood House
Seniors Program Staff
Name
Office
Hours
Cheryl McBride
W/F
9:00-5:00
Alison Ching
M-F
Position
Contact
Information
Manager—Seniors,
Recreation and Facilities
604-982-8312
Seniors Program
Coordinator
9:00-4:30
Erin McNeill
M-F
T/Th
11:15-
Gail Roxburgh
M
12:303:15
Lorna Harding
varies
604-982-8326
[email protected]
Seniors Program Worker
9:00-2:00
Amal Hasan
[email protected]
604-982-8325
[email protected]
Seniors Program Worker
Golden Circle
Seniors Program
Instructor
Seniors Peer Support
Programs
604-987-8138 ext 202
[email protected]
604-982-8330
[email protected]
604-982-8333
[email protected]
Please visit the John Braithwaite Community Centre website at
www.jbcc.ca or the North Shore Neighbourhood House website at
www.nsnh.bc.ca
Lunch and Learn Series:
Presentations are no charge and take place at 10:30am in the Discovery
Room. Then join us for lunch, for only $6, between 11:45-1:15pm in the
Anchor Rm. See the Adults 55+ bulletin board in the JBCC lobby or call
604-982-8326 for more information. Presentations no charge/ Lunch $6
May 8 – Mother’s Day Mini Garden
Join Marilyn and build a mini garden with succulents and other
treasures to take home. All supplies provided.
No Charge but Registration is required as space is limited.
Bar code #339794
May 22 – North Shore Community Resources
Heard about the Better at Home program but not sure what services
are offered or who it serves? Want to know more about the Senior’s
One Stop program or need a copy of the 2015 Seniors Directory? Join
us and learn about all of the programs that the North Shore Community Resources provides including the Caregiver Support Network.
June 12 – North Vancouver City Arborist
Trees are an important part of our urban environment. Join North Vancouver City Arborist, Craig Bench, and learn about all of the interesting
trees in North Vancouver parks.
June 26 – Summer Bus Trip Info Session
Wine Tours, summer picnics and a day in White Rock are a few of the
bus trips organized for summer 2015. Join Erin to find out more about
all the adventures offered so you can plan a summer to remember!
May/June 2015
Let’s Talk Books
Love to read? Want to get suggestions on what to read next?
Join this group of book lovers the first Wed of the month and
talk books. You will also have an opportunity to check out the
books in our library.
May 6 & June 10
Where: JBCC, Discovery Room
Time: 1:00pm
$2 Drop-in Fee
Movies at JBCC
Check the Adults 55+ bulletin board across from the front desk
at JBCC for more details or phone 604-982-8325
May 13 –Grand Seduction
June 10 - The Gods Must Be Crazy
Where: JBCC, Discovery Room
Time: 1:00pm
$2 Drop-in Fee
You don’t need a membership to
enjoy our seniors programs!
Welcome
We strive to make everyone feel welcome at John
Braithwaite Community Centre. Whether you have never
been to the centre or if you are already a participant, drop
by and check out one of our programs or have lunch on
Wednesday or Friday. You do not need a membership to
participate in our programs!
We also have our Seniors Peer Support Program which
offers free confidential emotional support for seniors
facing changes and challenges in their lives. For more
information on our Seniors Peer Support Program, phone
Lorna Harding at 604-982-8333.
If you are a senior aged 60 or over and live in your own home, you
may be eligible for help from the North Shore Better at Home
program. Services include minor home repairs (i.e. fixing a cabinet,
changing light bulbs, replacing or tightening screws, etc.). To find out
more, please call Josh Cook, Better at Home Program Coordinator, at
604-985-7138 or email [email protected]
Come and hear more about the better at Home program and other
programs provided by the North Shore Community Resources on
May 22nd from 10:30-11:45am in the Discovery Room at JBCC.
May/June 2015
May/June 2015
Weekly Programs and Activities
Weekly Programs and Activities
All programs in the Weekly Programs and Activities table take place at John
Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West 1st St, North Vancouver.
MONDAY
TIME
9:30-11:30
10:45-12:15
10:00-12:30
ACTIVITY
Bridge—Beginners to
Advanced
10:30-12:30
10:00-12:30
Watercolor Painting
11:00-12:00
Advanced Drawing
1:00-3:00
3:30-5:00
TIME
Gentle Yoga
Drop-ins welcome!
1:00-3:00
1:00-3:00
TUESDAY
ACTIVITY
Bridge -Beginners to
Intermediate Farsi &
Watercolors
Strong & Steady
Drawing
Knitting/Needlework
New Social Drop-in
1:00-3:00
Golden Circle
1:15-3:15
Pickleball
Memory Games
Drop-ins welcome!
1:30-3:30
New Mahjong
Table Tennis
TIME
Acrylic Painting
Qi Gong
10:30-11:45
Tai Chi
11:45-1:00pm
1:00pm-varies
Soup & Sandwich
Lunch
9:30-10:30
11:45-1:00
1:15-2:15Level 1
New Wed afternoons 2:30-3:30Level 2
ACTIVITY
Qi Gong
Lunch and Learn
or Friendly Fridays
Hot Lunch
The Better
Balance Class
@ JBCC –see the
JBCC bulletin Board for
full list of programs
1:30-3:30
1:15-2:15 level 1 The Better Balance 1:15-4:35
Class
2:30-3:30 level 2
Back May 15
3:30-5:00
Table Tennis
THURSDAY
TIME
ACTIVITY
Parking at JBCC?
9:30-10:30
Osteo Fit Level 2
1. One & two hour street parking– time strictly enforced
9:30-11:30
Bridge Drop In
2. East 1st St .- Pay Parking lot- $2 for 2 hours
10:45-12:15
Gentle Yoga
3. Time Market Parkade-entrance on West Esplanade– keep left when driving in- $2.50/ hr,
P3 level– maximum of 2hr parking, P4 level- unlimited time. Elevator from parkade will take
you up to West 1st St., right beside JBCC
TIME
Social Conversation 10:30-11:45
10:30-11:45
Drop-in
3:15-5:15
ACTIVITY
9:00-10:00
New Chair exercises
1:00-3:00
FRIDAY
WEDNESDAY
4:00-5:30
Music Jam
Seated & Table
Massage Therapy
Table Tennis
Better Balance Assessments
An assessment is required for new participants in the Better Balance Class.
Please contact Alison Ching @ 604-9828326 for paperwork that needs to be
filled out prior to the assessment. Assessments can be booked through the
front desk at JBCC.
Drop-ins welcome!
1:15-3:15
Pickleball
Assessment Day: May 15th 3:30-3:50
May 2015
bus trip calendar pullout
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 Bus Trip:
George C. Riefel Bird
Sanctuary, Guided Tour.
10– 3pm
8
9
10
11
12 Bus Trip:
The Beach House @
Dundarave
11- 2pm
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21 Bus Trip:
Van Dusen Gardens.
Guided Tour included
10– 3pm
22
23
24
25
26 Bus Trip:
27
28 Bus Trip:
29
30
JJ’s Restaurant @ VCC
11- 2pm
31
Gibsons, Lunch at Molly’s
9 –6 pm
See the bus trip Brochure for a full description of every trip. Brochures can be found at the front desk of the North Shore Neighbourhood House and
at John Braithwaite Community Centre. To register for a trip, phone 604-987-8138 ext 0
All trips leave from the North Shore Neighbourhood House
June 2015
bus trip calendar pullout
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 Bus Trip:
Shannon Falls Picnic
( Lunch included)
10– 4pm
12
13
14
15
16 Bus Trip:
Lunch at the Sylvia
11- 2pm
17
18 Bus Trip:
Darts Hill Garden Park
10– 3pm
19
20
21
22
23
24
25 Bus Trip:
Sea to Sky Gondola
10– 3pm
26
27
28
29
30