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JULY & AUGUST 2015
NEWSLETTER
Seniors Programs for 60+
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Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors
~ Stretch Your Life
NHCS
THURSDAY SPECIAL EVENTS
1:30 - 3 pm (doors open at 12:45 pm)
Members $2, Non-Members $4
July 2 Peter Wilk
August 6 Nick the Entertainer
French Cafe Accordion
Oldies, Comedy & Magic Act
July 9 Second Wind
Jazz Band
Silver & Gold Band, Accordion, Fiddle, Flute
July 16 Owl & Pussycat
August 13 Anthony (Otto) Seufert
August 20 Glen Foster & Pickin’ Pals
August 27 Hobo Bob
Folk Music / Lunch Day (see pg 6)
Country Classics
July 23 Hobo Bob
July 30 Coombs Fiddlers
Birthday Day
Bowen Complex energy improvement project...see page 13
F
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Highgate at Nanaimo Seniors Village would like to invite
Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors to a FREE BBQ with
entertainment:
In this Issue...
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Friday, August 28, 2015
Nanaimo Seniors Village
(6081 Uplands Drive)
12:30 PM
Tours will be available!
Register early as space is limited!
Call Kat to reserve your spot at
250-760-2325.
www.highgatenanaimo.com
Birthday Day
A Retirement Concepts Community
Special Events........................................... 1
Seniors Information................................ 2
President’s Message/In Memoriam... 3
Fitness/BBQ........................................... 4-6
Yoga/Tai Chi............................................... 7
Dance........................................................... 8
Music/Language...................................... 9
Arts & Crafts/Special Interest..... 10-11
Cards & Games.......................................12
Sports.........................................................13
On the Road with Janie................ 14-16
Dining Out with Janie..........................16
Program Schedule.......................... 17-18
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Seniors Information
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Seniors Coordinator
Michele Duerksen 250-755-7524
[email protected]
NHCS Board Meetings
Friday, September 4 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.
CNIB Low Vision Screening
The Canadian Institute for the Blind
will have Evaleen Baker, the low
vision specialist, at Bowen on
Wednesday, July 15 & August 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
Maureen Evans at 250-741-8133 and
provide her with a mailing address.
Hearing Clinic
Our next hearing clinic will be on
Thursday, July 16 from
10 am to 12 pm in the library at
Bowen Complex. Please call the
office to make an appointment.
Membership & Non-Member Pricing
Membership is for one year from the date of purchase and costs
$41.45 including taxes. You must be 60 years or older to join. For
Non-Member pricing, please contact the office at 250-755-7501.
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!
Front Desk Volunteers
Liz & Beth
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.
STATUTORY HOLIDAYS & CLOSURES
There will be no programs on
Wednesday, July 1 (Canada Day) & Monday, August 3 (BC Day)
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.
500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1Z7 • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com
President’s Message
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Well, hello again! I’m back for one more year, thank you! And almost the whole
Board of Directors was re-elected in the May election, so we’ll carry on with our
duties to the best of our abilities on your behalf, perhaps with yet more focus
on communication. But all that can wait until we have the summer hiatus and
refresh ourselves for a busy September restart! I thank all of you who attended the Annual General Meeting, representing
the programs in which you participate. The 2015 AGM attendance doubled
from 2014, this is truly appreciated. Unfortunately, fewer than 50% of our
approximately 65 programs were represented. This leaves me wondering how to
increase attendance next year. If you have any ideas in this regard, please let me
know.
Moving? Downsizing? Having a sale? Got anything that our members’ groups
could use? Wool? Tools? Books? Every bit helps, so if you can spare it, donate it! I know that I’m repeating myself in this regard, but it’s just another reminder.
Changes in my family will be keeping me busy in coming weeks. My (80 yr old)
brother is getting married, my great-grandson will be having a 1st birthday party,
my “in-law family” is having a reunion, and a step-daughter has her wedding
planned for August. I’m looking forward to all these happy events. It means a
lot of driving to attend them all, about which I am sometimes apprehensive. If
you, too, will be travelling, I wish you safe journeys and happy adventures. Good
times create good memories, so, like me, put the apprehension in your pocket
and just get on with it!
Happy days!
2015
Nanaimo Harbour
City Seniors Board
President
Bettie Godfrey
250-756-1935
Vice-President
John Westhead
250-755-6009
Past President
Gary Brownhill
250-758-8670
Secretary
Jan Leine
250-591-7455
Treasurer
Joy Vikstrom
250-753-1808
Directors
Maureen Evans
250-741-8133
Lorraine Fisher
250-585-2458
Bettie Godfrey
Hazel Reid passed away
in May 2015. Hazel was a
member in 2004 & 2005
and then recently joined
again in 2015.
John (Jack) Stynes
passed away in May
2015. Jack became a
member in 2003 and
was one of our regular
snooker players.
Diana Roufosse passed
away in May 2015. Diana
became a member
in 2002 and enjoyed
many trips, lunches and
dancing at our Thursday
special events.
Joanne Husband
250-758-3418
Gordon Pascoe
250-390-2625
Bill Roos
250-390-5390
In Memoriam
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Fitness
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Bowen Complex
Drop-in fees are listed on page 5.
(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
July
137577 $12.60/4
July
137579 $15.75/5
August
137578 $12.60/4
August
137580 $12.60/4
!
NEW
IMPORTANT NOTES:
NO CLASSES August 3
LEVEL 1 - TUESDAYS
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Instructor: Russell McNeil
DATES
137565 $18.90/6
August 4 - 25
137675 $12.60/4
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.
This class increases
flexibility through gentle
stretches. Maintain
a healthy heart and
strengthen your body.
Proper breathing and
relaxation techniques will
leave you energized.
CODE COST
June 23 - July 28
Fitness
Level 2
Fitness
Level 1
See page 6 for
more Fitness
programs!
LEVEL 2 - MONDAYS
9 - 10 AM
Instructor: Russell McNeil
LEVEL 2 - THURSDAYS
9 - 10 AM
Instructor: Russell McNeil
MONTH
MONTH
CODE COST
CODE COST
July
137641 $12.60/4
July
137646 $15.75/5
August
137642 $12.60/4
August
137647 $12.60/4
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Fitness
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Oliver Woods
Ask about the LEAP program for
low income program discounts.
(6000 Oliver Road)
Salal Rooms 2 & 3
LEVEL 1 - WEDNESDAYS
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Instructor: Russell McNeil
MONTH
CODE COST
MONTH
CODE COST
July
137594 $12.60/4
July
137596 $15.75/5
August
137582 $12.60/4
August
137597 $12.60/4
LEVEL 2 - WEDNESDAYS
10:15 - 11:15 AM
Instructor: Russell McNeil
LEVEL 2 - FRIDAYS
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Instructor: Russell McNeil
MONTH
MONTH
CODE COST
LEVEL 1 - FRIDAYS
1:30 - 2:30 PM
Instructor: Nadia Soufan
CODE COST
July
137651 $12.60/4
July
137656 $15.75/5
August
137652 $12.60/4
August
137657 $12.60/4
Drop-in is available for the
Seniors’ Fitness classes,
space permitting
(check-in at the office):
$8 for Members
$11 for Non-Members
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Fitness
Bowen Wanderers
Walking Group
Thursdays
South Destinations:
Meet at Bowen Complex lobby
North Destinations:
Meet at Woodgrove Mall
137566
9:30 am - 1 pm
(Island Savings parking lot - gather to the left of the
front doors, please park away from the building)
July 2
Jamieson Trail
July 9
July 16
Doumont-Vipond
PUB LUNCH
July 23
Cable Bay
July 30
Buttertubs Marsh
August 6
August 13
Morrell Sanctuary
August 20
Red Gap
August 27
Nanaimo River
Sculpt & Tone
Instructor: Brian Sugiyama
137571
Wednesdays, Jun 10 - Jul 22
Bowen Room 1
10:45 - 11:45 am
$42/6 classes
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.
Moorecroft Park
Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors
Linley Valley
Wear suitable hiking boots or shoes.
Bring your lunch unless otherwise noted.
For more information, call Howard 250-714-0379.
Members no charge
Thursday, July 16, 2015
12 - 1 pm
Bowen Auditorium
In Advance - $8 Members, $9 Non-Members
$8.05 Vegetarian Burger
Tickets on July 16* - $10.50
*Call July 13 to confirm tickets will be available
Price includes admission into the
Thursday Special Event. Enjoy a burger,
salad, chips, ice cream and a beverage.
#140399
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Yoga/Tai Chi
Chair Yoga
Tai Chi
Instructor: Russell McNeil
Mondays, Jun 29 - Aug 10
Bowen Room 2
$40.95/6 classes, No session Aug 3
Starts again in September.
136907
12 - 1 pm
136902
Mondays, Jun 29 - Aug 10
Bowen Room 2
1:30 - 2:30 pm
$40.95/6 classes, No session Aug 3
Tai Chi Advanced
132206
Mondays
1 - 2 pm
Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge
This is for those who have experience with Tai Chi.
No instruction is provided.
136899
Wednesdays, Jun 24 - Aug 5
Bowen Room 3
1:30 - 2:30 pm
$40.95/6 classes, No session July 1
Mondays, Aug 17 - Sep 28
Bowen Room 2
$40.95/6 classes, No session Sep 7
136909
12 - 1 pm
136903
Mondays, Aug 17 - Sep 28
Bowen Room 2
1:30 - 2:30 pm
$40.95/6 classes, No session Sep 7
Wednesdays, Aug 12 - Sep 16
Bowen Room 3
$40.95/6 classes
136900
1:30 - 2:30 pm
This yoga class is designed for people who
experience difficulty doing floor exercises.
During the class you will be seated in a chair.
Yoga positions will stretch, relax and open your
joints to release tension. Energize and revitalize!
500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1Z7 • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com
Dance
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Ballroom Dance
135683
Tuesdays
10 am - 12 pm
Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge
This is a chance to practice your skills.
Tea Dance
Next dates:
Sunday, July 19 & August 23
2 - 4:30 pm
Bowen Auditorium, $2.50 at the door
Thursday Night Dance
Thursdays
Bowen Auditorium
Members $7 at the door
Non-Members $10 at the door
Cost includes refreshments
Starts again in September.
Latin & Ballroom Line Dance
Thursdays
Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge
3:40 - 4 pm
135692
No workshop session July 30 (4 pm class still on)
Line Dance 4 - 5 pm
135690
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
135685
Tuesdays
Departure Bay Activity Centre
Members no charge
Tap Dance
Starts again in September.
7:30 - 10 pm
Thursday Night Dance
Band Schedule
Country Line Dance
Workshop
135689
3 - 4 pm
July 2
July 9
NO DANCE
Dan Hughes & Band
(4 piece band)
July 16
The New Ones
(4 piece band)
July 23
Dan Hughes & Band
(4 piece band)
July 30
The New Ones
(4 piece band)
August 6
Dan Hughes & Band
(4 piece band)
August 13
The New Ones
(4 piece band)
August 20
Dan Hughes & Band
(4 piece band)
August 27
The New Ones
(4 piece band)
500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1Z7 • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com
Music/Language
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Accordion Band
Ukulele Practice
Starts again in September.
Fridays, Jul 10 - Aug 28
10 am - 12:30 pm
Bowen Room 1, Members no charge
A practice time for the summer. No instruction.
Songsters Choir
135702
Starts again in September.
Harbour City Singers
Starts again in September.
Swing Band
135696
Mondays
1 - 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.
Western Style Band
140683
Tuesdays
10 am - 12 pm
Rotary Fieldhouse, Members no charge
No class August 25
Come out and jam with us! If you know how
to play an instrument or sing and love country
music, this is the group for you. Open to those
who can read music and play by ear. The group
will work together to choose music. Bring your
own stand and instrument. There is no instructor.
Ukulele Harbour Lights
Starts again in September.
Nordli NHCS Ukulele Group
Starts again in September.
French Basic & Conversation
Starts again in September.
Looking for Spanish classes?
There are many classes offered
on page 54 of the Spring &
Summer Activity Guide.
Check it out online at
www.nanaimo.ca
or pick one up at the libraries,
malls or at a recreation centre
near you!
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Arts & Crafts
Crafty Workers
Mixed Multi Media Art
Starts again in September.
Starts again in September.
Crochet
Mixed Painting Advanced
Starts again in September.
Starts again in September.
Pottery & Ceramics
Embroidery
Starts again in September.
Starts again in September.
Folk Art Beginner
141685
Instructor: Karen Morgan
Wednesdays, Jul 8 - Sep 16
10 am - 12 pm
Bowen Room 2
$12.60 fee for supplies
Learn traditional Folk Art the easy way with
stroke worksheets. Create a greeting card, an
acorn box and trinket box. All supplies (brushes,
paints, greeting card, acorn & trinket box, printed
worksheets and lessons) are provided. Bring a
smile and let’s paint!
Folk Art Advanced
Quilting
Tuesdays
Bowen Room 6, Members no charge
135668
12 - 3 pm
Simply Sewing
Starts again in September.
135678
Instructor: Karen Morgan
Fridays
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Bowen Room 4, Members no charge
Moved to Room 2 on July 3 & August 21
Come and enjoy this enthusiatic, creative group
of “Painting Pals”. All projects are chosen by the
class as a group project. Some work on their
UFO’s (UnFinished Objects). Projects are painted
using acrylics only, some mediums, on many
surfaces. Some project pieces are specifically cut
and available from the instructor. Participants
must have completed Beginners 1 or have
knowledge of shading and highlighting in acrylics
with approval from the instructor.
500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1Z7 • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com
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Arts & Crafts/Special Interest
Woodcarving
Heart Fitness
Starts again in September.
Instructor: 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
Woodworking
135676
Starts again in September.
Woodworking Volunteers Needed!
Have you thought about being a woodwork
volunteer supervisor? We are looking for an
experienced person. Please call with your relevant
experience and leave a message for Michele at
250-755-7524. A skills assessment and other
testing is required.
137564
permission for this class is required.
Congratulations to Bob Uden, our Heart Fitness
instructor, who was honoured at the 12th annual
British Columbia Community Achievement Awards.
Bird Watching
135712
1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month 9:15 - 11:15 am
Next dates: July 7 & 21, August 4 & 18
Bowen Lobby, Members no charge
For those who like to bird watch. This is an
informal, self-led group. Meet in the lobby at
Bowen Complex and head out for slow walks
through the park. Participants are encouraged
to share their knowledge about birds with the
group. There is no instructor.
Computer Club Discussion Group
Starts again in September.
Stroke Club
Starts again in September.
Tuesday Book Club
Starts again in September.
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Cards & Games
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Beginners Bridge
135662
Thursdays
9:30 am - 12 pm
Bowen Room 4, Members no charge
Moved to Room 2 on July 2, 9 & August 20
Bridge for Fun
135659
Tuesdays
1 - 4:30 pm
Bowen Room 2, Members no charge
Thursday Bridge
135661
Mah Jongg
Starts again in September.
Beginner Scrabble for Fun 135664
Tuesdays
1 - 5 pm
Bowen Room 4, Members no charge
Moved to Room 3 on June 30 & August 18
Friday Scrabble
135663
Thursdays
12:30 - 4 pm
Bowen Room 1, Members no charge
Fridays
1:30 - 4 pm
Competitive but fun!
Bowen Room 3, Members no charge
Friday Bridge
Whist
135660
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
Moved to Tree Frog Room on July 3
Canasta
Thursdays
Bowen Room 2, Members no charge
Cribbage
Tuesdays
Bowen Room 1, Members no charge
135655
Wednesdays
1 - 3:45 pm
Bowen Room 1, Members no charge
135658
1 - 4 pm
135654
1 - 4 pm
Euchre
Starts again in September
Euchre for Fun
135657
Tuesdays
10 am - 12 pm
Oliver Woods Monarch 2, Members no charge
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Sports
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Badminton
135653
Mondays
1 - 3:30 pm
Wednesdays/Fridays
12:30 - 3:30 pm
Oliver Woods Gym 2, Members no charge
No instruction, open to all abilities
Carpet Bowling
Morning
135649
Wednesdays & Fridays
10 am - 12 pm
Afternoon
135651
Darts
Starts again in September.
Snooker/Billiards
131856
Mondays/Thursdays/Fridays 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesdays/Wednesdays
8:30 am - 5 pm
Saturdays/Sundays
9 am - 3 pm
Bowen Games Room 4
$50.40 for the calendar year (pro-rated from the
day you join), Membership required
Tuesdays
12:30 - 3 pm
Wednesdays & Fridays
1 - 3:30 pm
Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge
Renovation
at
Bowen Complex
Work is expected to start on the
upstairs Bowen hallway in August
and should take a month to
complete. During the construction,
the hallway will be closed and the
lift will not be available for use.
This energy improvement
project will include the
replacement/reduction of
the single pane windows and
installation of exterior wall
insulation. Your patience during
this project is appreciated.
Table Tennis
Mondays & Fridays
Wednesdays
Departure Bay Activity Centre
Members no charge
135648
11 am - 2 pm
12 - 3 pm
Volleyball
Starts again in September.
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Vancouver Aquarium
On the Road with Janie
140407
Thursday, July 2
7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
The underwater world at the aquarium is a very
fascinating place with porpoises, otters, beluga
whales and fish of every description. Lunch will
be at the Tea House in Stanley Park.
$99.75* - Aquarium admission 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 June 26
Vancouver Harbour & Indian Arm
Lunch & Boat Tour
140425
Monday, July 6
7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
Discover the calm inland waters aboard the
luxurious M.V. 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
*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 June 30
Frances Barkley
from Ucluelet
140409
Sunday, July 12
8 am - 9 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
We will drive up to Ucluelet and have lunch at the
Black Rock Resort. Catch the boat at 2 pm. Janie
will drive back to Port and pick you up there.
Dinner wil be at the Golden Dragon.
$103.95 - Includes boat fare, meal costs extra
Registration & Cancellation deadline July 8
Victoria
Leaves Bowen approximately 8 am
Returns approximately 5:30 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
All meal costs extra
140455
Wednesday, July 15
$36.75
$73.50 (dropped off Wednesday, picked up Thursday)
Book your own hotel room
Thursday, July 16
140466
$36.75
Registration & Cancellation deadline July 10
Spend the day in Victoria. This is a self-guided
trip. Spend the day poking through shops and
eating at one of the many restaurants. Visit
the museum, friends or family. Try your luck at
the casino or tag along with Janie and visit the
Government House Garden and Finnerty Gardens
at UVic (both free and open to the public). On
the way home we will stop at one of the farmers’
markets.
All of Janie’s trips depart from BOWEN COMPLEX
LOBBY (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.
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On the Road with Janie
Butchart Gardens
& Fireworks
140417
Brentwood Bay near Victoria
Saturday, July 18
2 - 11:30 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
Let’s go enjoy the gardens and fireworks. Bring
some food for dinner or eat at the Blue Poppy
Restaurant. This is a self-guided tour.
$63 - Meal costs extra
Registration & Cancellation deadline July 15
Tofino & Ucluelet
Bowen Island
140410
Tuesday, July 28
7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
We will take two ferries and then have lunch on
Bowen Island at The Rustic Bistro. After lunch,
explore the island.
$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
Registration & Cancellation deadline July 23
140418
Monday, July 20
8 am - 8 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
On the drive to Tofino there will be stops along
the way at waterfalls and viewpoints. 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, we will
stop for dinner. Be prepared for breathtaking
views of Canada’s spectacular west coast. Don’t
forget your camera!
$68.25 - Meal costs extra
Registration & Cancellation deadline July 15
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)
Return times for
Janie’s trips are
approximate
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On the Road with Janie
Filberg Festival & Seafest 140427
Comox
Saturday, August 1
8 am - 5:30 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
The Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park in Comox
hosts this truly unique festival. Wander through
the grounds surrounded by beautiful gardens,
rustic out-buildings and magnificent views of
the Comox harbour and the Beaufort mountain
range. This is a self-guided tour.
$52.50 - Meal costs extra
Registration & Cancellation Deadline July 29
Whistler
140421
Thursday, August 6
7:30 am - 8:30 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
Ride the peak to peak gondola and see the
sights from the top of Whistler Mountain and
Blackcomb. Have lunch at one of the cafes along
the street in the village or at one of the many
restaurants. We will stop at two waterfalls on the
way to Whistler. We will spend 4 hours in the area
before we head back to the ferry.
$84* - 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 July 31
Grouse Mountain &
Lonsdale Quay
140444
Vancouver
Tuesday, August 11
7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
Go up in The Eye of the Wind (a wind turbine that
allows you to stand in a clear glass viewPOD at
the top of a tower) for the best 360 degree view
of Vancouver and the Strait of Georgia. Lunch will
be on the mountain. Then head to Lonsdale Quay
and go shopping before heading to the ferry. This
is a self-guided tour.
$103.95* - Meal costs extra, Eye of Wind ride 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 6
Victoria
Leaves Bowen approximately 8 am
Returns approximately 5:30 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
All meal costs extra
140458
Saturday, August 15
$36.75
$73.50 (dropped off Saturday, picked up Sunday)
Book your own hotel room
Sunday, August 16
140457
$36.75
Registration & Cancellation deadline July 10
See trip description on page 14
(same as July trip).
Return times for Janie’s
trips are approximate
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Paddle Wheeler
up the Fraser
140422
Vancouver
Monday, August 17
7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
See the working river at its finest. Enjoy a
buffet-style lunch while an ever-changing view
of BC’s biggest river unfolds before you. We took
this trip last year and were very impressed.
$126* - Includes Paddle Wheel fare & lunch
*BC Seniors’ rate included for the ferry - you will need to
pay extra fees at the ferry if you do not get that rate
Britannia Mine Museum 140423
Monday, August 24
7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
One hundred years ago this was the largest
copper mine in the British Empire. Now, it’s a
multi award-winning museum. We will have a
guided tour and take a train ride underground.
$103.95* - Tour of museum 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 19
Registration & Cancellation deadline August 12
Pender Island
Tofino & Ucluelet
140429
Thursday, August 20
8 am - 8 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
See page 15 for trip description
(same as July 20 trip).
$68.25 - Meal costs extra
Registration & Cancellation deadline August 17
Butchart Gardens
& Fireworks
140424
Brentwood Bay near Victoria
Saturday, August 22
2 - 11:30 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
Let’s go enjoy the gardens and fireworks. Bring a
lunch or eat at the Blue Poppy Restaurant. This is
a self-guided tour.
$63 - Meal costs extra
Registration & Cancellation deadline August 19
140426
Monday, August 31
6:30 am - 10 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
Two islands, countless treasures. Bring your own
lunch to eat on the ferry and then have lots of
time on the island for exploring.
$89.25* - 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 July 23
All of Janie’s trips depart from BOWEN COMPLEX
LOBBY (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.
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On the Road/Dining Out with Janie
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Dining
Out
What do these
mean?
See page 14.
Dinner - British Bobby
Parksville
Sunday, August 9
$21 - Meal cost extra
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
140432
5 - 9 pm
Dinner - Genoa Bay Cafe
Duncan140411
Dinner - Rock Cod Cafe
Cowichan Bay140441
Sunday, July 5
$21 - Meal cost extra
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
Wednesday, August 19
$21 - Meal cost extra
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
4 - 8 pm
5 - 9 pm
Dinner - Beach House Cafe
Qualicum140412
Dinner - Butler in the Mansion
Qualicum140449
Tuesday, July 14
$21 - Meal cost extra
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
Wednesday, August 26
$21 - Meal cost extra
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
4 - 8 pm
Dinner - Dog House Restaurant
Duncan
140416
Sunday, July 26
$21 - Meal cost extra
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
4 - 8 pm
Dinner - C View Restaurant
Qualicum140420
Thursday, July 30
$21 - Meal cost extra
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
5 - 9 pm
Out to Lunches & Dinners:
Home pick-up & drop-off is included for
restaurants in Nanaimo. Pick up times at Bowen
are approximate. For out of town trips,
add $7 for home pick-up & drop-off or $1 to meet
Janie at the north or south meeting points
(see details on page 14).
4 - 8 pm
Return times for
Janie’s trips are
approximate
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Program Schedule by Day
MONDAYS
8 am Heart Fitness
8:30 am Snooker
9 am Fitness Level 2
French
10:15 am Fitness Level 1
11 am Table Tennis (DB)
11:30 am Stretch & Relax Yoga
(OWCC)
12 pm Chair Yoga
12:30 pm Badminton (OWCC)
1 pm Euchre
Swing Band
Tai Chi Advanced
1:30 pm Chair Yoga
2:10 pm Tap Level 3
3:30 pm Tap Level 1/2
THURSDAYS
8:30 am Snooker
9 am Fitness Level 2
Mixed Painting Advanced
Woodcarving
9:30 am Beginner Bridge
Wanderers Walking Group
10 am Pottery & Ceramics
10:15 am Fitness Level 1
11:30 am Ukulele (RF)
12 pm Embroidery
12:30 pm Bridge
1 pm Canasta
1:30 pm Thursday Special Event
3:40 pm Line Dance Workshop
4 pm Latin & Ballroom Line Dance
7:30 pm Thursday Night Dance
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TUESDAYS
8:30 am Snooker
9 am Tai Chi Beginner
9:15 am Bird Watching (1st & 3rd)
10 am Ballroom Dance
Euchre for Fun (OWCC)
Sewing
Tai Chi Level 1/2
Western Style Band (RF)
Woodworking
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
(OWCC)
Woodworking
1:30 pm Book Club (1st Tue)
2:15 pm Ukulele Nordli (OWCC)
2:40 pm Computer Club (2nd & 4th)
3 pm Line Dance Intermediate (DB)
FRIDAYS
8 am Heart Fitness
8:30 am Snooker
9:30 am Fitness Level 2 (OWCC)
Folk Art Advanced
10 am Carpet Bowling
Stretch & Relax Yoga (RF)
10:45 am Stroke Club
11 am Table Tennis (DB)
12 pm Darts
12:30 pm Badminton (OWCC)
1 pm Carpet Bowling
Crochet
1:30 pm Fitness Level 1 (OWCC)
Scrabble
2 pm Songsters
6:30 pm Friday Bridge (OWCC)
WEDNESDAYS
8 am Heart Fitness
8:30 am Snooker
9 am Mixed Multi Media Art
9:30 am Stained Glass
Yoga Qi Gong (RF)
10 am Carpet Bowling
Woodworking
10:15 am Fitness Level 2 (OWCC)
10:45 am Sculpt & Tone
11:30 am Fitness Level 1 (OWCC)
12 pm Table Tennis (DB)
12:30 pm Badminton (OWCC)
1 pm Carpet Bowling
Crafty Workers
Whist
Woodworking
1:30 pm Chair Yoga
2 pm Harbour City Singers (RF)
SATURDAYS
8:30 am Snooker
SUNDAYS
8:30 am Snooker
2 pm Tea Dance (4th Sun)
Schedule is subject to change. Some programs have start and end dates. Programs take place at Bowen Complex unless otherwise
noted in brackets (BSC=Beban Social Centre, DB=Departure Bay Activity Centre, RF=Rotary Fieldhouse, HAC=Harewood Activity Centre,
OWCC=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.
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Program Schedule by Category
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ARTS & CRAFTS
Crafty Workers
Crochet
FITNESS, YOGA
& TAI CHI
Bowen Wanderers Walking Group
Embroidery
Chair Yoga
Folk Art
Fitness Levels 1 & 2
Mixed Multi Media Art
Sculpt & Tone
Mixed Painting
Stretch & Relax Yoga
Pottery & Ceramics
Tai Chi
Quilting
Yoga Qi Gong
Sewing
LANGUAGE
Stained Glass
Woodcarving
French
Woodworking
CARDS & GAMES
MUSIC
Accordion Band
Bridge
Harbour City Singers
Canasta
Songsters
Crib
Swing Band
Euchre
Ukulele
Mah Jongg
Western Style Band
Scrabble
SPECIAL
INTEREST
Whist
DANCE
Bird Watching
Ballroom
Book Club
Country Line Dance
Computer Club
Latin & Ballroom Line Dance
Heart Fitness
Tap
Stroke Club
Tea Dance
SPORTS
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Badminton
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Seniors
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Thursday Night Dance
NHCS
Carpet Bowling
Darts
Snooker/Billiards
Table Tennis
Volleyball
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