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DECEMBER 2014 &
JANUARY 2015
NEWSLETTER
The British Club presents
Best of British
Music Hall circa 1910
Thursday, December 11
1 - 3 PM
(doors open 12:45 PM)
Bowen Auditorium
$6 at the door
Cost includes the show,
tea, coffee, sandwiches & cake.
The British Club returns to Bowen stage
with their latest Christmas Show.
Non-stop, live entertainment from a
cast of more than 16 performers. Sing
along with some of the well-known
choruses and traditional carols.
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CITY OF NANAIMO
T H E
H A R B O U R
C I T Y
PARKS, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT
Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors ~ Stretch Your Life
In this Issue...
Special Events...............................................1
Seniors Information....................................2
President’s Message...................................3
Fitness..........................................................4-6
Yoga/Tai Chi...................................................7
Dance...........................................................8-9
Music..............................................................10
Cards & Games...........................................11
Arts & Crafts.......................................... 12-13
Sports.............................................................14
Language/Special Interest.............. 14-15
Tracks Outdoor Adventures...................16
On the Road/Dining with Janie..... 17-20
Program Schedule.............................. 21-22
Seniors Programs for 60+
THURSDAY SPECIAL EVENTS
1:30 - 3 pm (doors open at 12:45 pm)
Members $2, Non-Members $4
December 4 Andy Andraschek
Guitar
December 11 The British Club* 1-3PM
Best of British Music Hall circa 1910
*note special admission & time Special Time
(info on bottom left of this page)
December 18
Bryden Street Jazz Band
Christmas music & Dixie Jazz New Orleans
Birthday Day
December 25 & January 1 NO SHOWS
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
January 8 The Rubber Band
Old Time Music
January 15 Anthony (Otto) Seufert
Silver & Gold Band
Accordion, Fiddle, Flute, Old Rock & Roll,
Country & Latin American
Hobo Bob
January 22
Lunch Day - See page 15
Coombs Fiddlers
January 29
Birthday Day
* See page 9 for information on the New Year’s Eve Dance! *
500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com
Seniors Information
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Seniors Coordinator
Michele Duerksen 250-755-7524
[email protected]
NHCS Board Meetings
Friday, December 5 & January 2 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, December 17 &
January 21 from 9:30 am to 4 pm.
You must book an appointment by
calling 1-888-572-2233 extension
1124 (this is Evaleen’s voice mail at
the CNIB office in Victoria, 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 Anita
Jones at 250-756-0601 and provide
her with a full mailing address.
Hearing Clinic
Our next hearing clinic will be on
Thursday, January 8 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.
Holidays & Closures
Listed on the bottom of page 3.
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 • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com
President’s Message
Dear Members,
It’s the Christmas season in my world. My family lives away nowadays,
so the raising of the tree is my time to quietly shuffle through memories
again.....same decorations, same memories! I reflect on earlier decades, am
thankful for genes that keep me reasonably healthy in these later years. As
far as prosperity goes, I consider myself rich in that I have many very good
friends and enough of everything else to keep me comfortable. I appreciate
these blessings. Merry Christmas!
As we transcend to a brand new year, I hope you will continue to enjoy
all the activities offered through NHCS. Watch for something new. The
Suggestion Box brought in some ideas for new goings-on, and there are
“Interest Lists” for Bird Watching classes, musical “jamming” Western style,
Mah Jongg, chess, etc. Put your name on the list at the office or call
250-755-7501. I want to remind you that all contributions to the
suggestion box, require name and contact information (phone number). New privacy laws don’t allow general distribution of personal information,
so city staff cannot give NHCS the numbers in their files. Have you ordered your NHCS t-shirt yet? They’re beautiful! They’re
turquoise! They’re available through Warren Jaques (his phone number is
listed on the right side of this page).
Let’s get busy, get moving, stay healthy. It’s a new year on the calendar, and
another year on our bodies......let’s make the best of both!
Happy New Year, 2015!
Best regards,
Bettie Godfrey
STATUTORY HOLIDAYS & CLOSURES
There will be no programs on
Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day)
Thursday, January 1 (New Year’s Day)
The Bowen Auditorium will be closed for floor
refinishing from Friday, December 19 through to
Monday, December 29.
The Pottery Studio’s last day before Christmas will be
Sunday, December 21, re-opening on Sunday, January 4.
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2014
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
Joanne Husband
250-758-3418
Warren Jaques
250-754-4656
Gordon Pascoe
250-390-2625
Bill Roos
250-390-5390
Dara Rupa
250-753-7650
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
December
131993 $13.13/5
December
132301 $7.88/3
January
131994 $11.55/4
January
132302 $11.55/4
February
131995 $8.66/3
February
132303 $11.55/4
March
131996 $14.44/5
March
132304 $11.55/4
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.
Drop-in fees are listed on page 5.
See page 6 for
Level 3 & more
Fitness programs!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Classes moved to Room 1 on December 18, 22 & 29
NO CLASSES January 1 & February 9
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.
LEVEL 2 - MONDAYS
9 - 10 AM
Instructor: Russell McNeil
LEVEL 2 - THURSDAYS
9 - 10 AM
Instructor: Russell McNeil
MONTH
MONTH
CODE COST
CODE COST
December
131999 $13.13/5
December
132308 $7.88/3
January
132000 $11.55/4
January
132309 $11.55/4
February
132001 $8.66/3
February
132310 $11.55/4
March
132002 $14.44/5
March
132311 $11.55/4
500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com
Fitness
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Oliver Woods
Ask about the LEAP program for
low income program discounts.
(6000 Oliver Road)
Salal Rooms 2 & 3
IMPORTANT NOTES:
NO CLASSES December 26
LEVEL 1 - WEDNESDAYS
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Instructor: Russell McNeil
LEVEL 1 - FRIDAYS
1:30 - 2:30 PM
Instructor: Corona Nettles
MONTH
MONTH
CODE COST
CODE COST
December
132005 $13.13/5
December
132325 $7.88/3
January
132006 $11.55/4
January
132326 $14.44/5
February
132007 $11.55/4
February
132327 $11.55/4
March
132008 $11.55/4
March
132328 $11.55/4
See page 6 for
Level 3 & more
Fitness programs!
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
CODE COST
December
132011 $13.13/5
December
132332 $7.88/3
January
132012 $11.55/4
January
132333 $14.44/5
February
132013 $11.55/4
February
132334 $11.55/4
March
132014 $11.55/4
March
132335 $11.55/4
Prices listed are for
members only.
For non-member pricing,
please contact the
front desk.
Drop-in is available for the
Seniors Fitness classes:
$6 for Members
$8 for Non-Members
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Heart Fitness
Fitness/Yoga
131823
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
permission for this class is required.
Sculpt & Tone
Instructor: Brian Sugiyama
Wednesdays, Jan 14 - Feb 18135770
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.
Seated Fitness Class
135771
Instructor: Genya Bonfield
Wednesdays, Jan 21 - Feb 25
1 - 2 pm
Bowen Room 4
NEW!
$42/6 classes
Do you want to improve your overall strength and
flexibility? Try this gentle, seated exercise class
which may involve a little standing using a chair
for support if needed. Learn functional exercises
plus some fall prevention techniques.
Fitness Level 3
Instructor: John Curran
132316
Wednesdays, Dec 10 - 31
Oliver Woods Monarch 1
9:30 - 10:30 am
$28.35/4 classes
132029
Wednesdays, Jan 7 - Feb 4
Oliver Woods Monarch 1
9:30 - 10:30 am
$35.44/5 classes
This is a top to bottom toning class that puts your
body in balance. We will improve equilibrium and
target muscle groups such as glutes, hips and
arms. Your instructor is a BCRPA certified personal
trainer.
Bowen Wanderers
Walking Group
Thursdays
South Destinations:
Meet at Bowen Complex lobby
North Destinations:
Meet at Woodgrove Mall
(in front of Island Savings)
131826
9:30 am - 1 pm
December 4
Neck Point
December 11
Parkway - Northfield
December 18 & 25
NO WALK
January 8
Linley Valley
January 15
Westwood Lake
PUB LUNCH
January 22
Harry Wipper Park
January 29
Jack Point
Wear suitable hiking boots or shoes. Bring
your lunch unless otherwise noted. For more
information contact 250-755-7844 or
250-754-7402. Members no charge
500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com
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Yoga/Tai Chi
Chair Yoga
Stretch & Relax Yoga
Instructor: Russell McNeil
Instructor: Dorlean Peck
Mondays, Dec 22 - Jan 26135321
Bowen Room 2
12 - 1 pm
$40.95/6 classes
Mondays, Dec 22 - Jan 26
Bowen Room 2
$40.95/6 classes
Wednesdays, Jan 7 - Feb 11
Bowen Room 3
$40.95/6 classes
Mondays, Feb 2 - Mar 16
Bowen Room 2
$40.95/6 classes, No session Feb 9
132247
1:30 - 2:30 pm
132239
1:30 - 2:30 pm
132243
12 - 1 pm
Mondays, Feb 2 - Mar 16
132248
Bowen Room 2
1:30 - 2:30 pm
$40.95/6 classes, No session Feb 9
Wednesdays, Feb 18 - Mar 25
Bowen Room 3
$40.95/6 classes
132240
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!
Oliver Woods Salal 2 & 3
132193
Mondays, Jan 12 - Feb 23 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
$37.80/6 classes, No session Feb 9
132194
Rotary Fieldhouse
Fridays, Jan 16 - Feb 20
10 - 11 am
$37.80/6 classes
Tai Chi Beginner
Tuesdays
9 - 10 am
Bowen Room 1, 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:
Tuesdays, Dec 2 - 16132202
Tuesdays, Jan 6 - Feb 10132203
Tuesdays, Feb 17 - Mar 24
132204
Tuesdays, Mar 31 - May 5132205
Tai Chi
Tuesdays
Level
1-2
3
Time
10 - 11 am
11 am - 12 pm
Barcode
132199
132200
Bowen Room 1, Members no charge
Tai Chi Advanced
132197
Mondays
1 - 2 pm
Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge
This is for those who have experience with Tai Chi.
No instruction is provided.
500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com
Dance
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Ballroom Dance
131815
Tuesdays
10 am - 12 pm
Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge
This is a chance to practice your skills.
No instruction is provided.
Country Line Dance
131816
Wednesdays
Departure Bay Activity Centre
Members no charge
10 am - 12 pm
131818
Mondays
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Bowen Clubhouse, Members no charge
No sessions Dec 22, 29 & Jan 5
Tap Dance
Mondays, No sessions Dec 22, 29 & Jan 5
Level
2
3
Time
3:30 - 4:30 pm
2:10 - 3:30 pm
Barcode
135324
131817
Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge
Latin & Ballroom Line Dance
Thursdays
Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge
Workshop 3:40 - 4 pm
No workshop session Dec 11 & Jan 29
(4 pm class still on)
133339
Line Dance
131822
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
135766
NE
Tuesdays, Jan 6 - Feb 10
Departure Bay Activity Centre
Members no charge
Tap Dance Level 1
W!
3 - 4 pm
Tea Dance
Next dates:
Sunday, December 7
7 - 10:30 pm
Sunday, January 25
2 - 4:30 pm
Bowen Auditorium, $2.50 at the door
PLEASE NOTE:
Some programs take a break in
December and resume in January.
Please check with your program
leader or contact the office at
250-755-7501 for dates.
500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com
Dance
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Thursday Night Dance
Thursdays
Bowen Auditorium
Members $7 at the door
Non-Members $10 at the door
Cost includes refreshments
131820
7:30 - 10 pm
Thursday
Night
Dance
Band Schedule
December 4
Tony Pollon
(Soloist - Country)
December 11
The Olympics
(5 piece band)
December 18 Dan Hughes &
Band (4 piece)
December 25
NO DANCE
December 31
New Year’s Eve Dance
January 8
Frank Hanna (DJ)
January 15
The Olympics
New Year’s Eve Dance
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Doors open at 8 PM
Dance starts at 8:30 PM
Bowen Auditorium
Tickets $25
Tickets are available at the
Thursday Night Dances
(see left side of this page for dates).
Call Ken for more information at
250-753-8409.
Live music provided by
Andreas Andraschek
(5 piece band)
January 22
Dan Hughes &
Band (4 piece)
January 29
NHCS
The Olympics
Happy New Year 2015!
(5 piece band)
500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com
Music
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Accordion Band
131837
Harbour City Singers
Tuesdays
1 - 3:45 pm
Harewood Activity Centre, Members no charge
Wednesdays
Songsters Choir
Ukulele Harbour Lights
131843
131840
2 - 4 pm
Rotary Fieldhouse, Members no charge
131841
Fridays
2 - 4 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).
Instructor: June Merilees
Tuesdays
1 - 2 pm
Oliver Woods Salal 1, Members no charge
This class will develop your skills learned in the
extra sessions taught by Anna Lyman. For more
information or to sign up for the extra sessions,
call June at 250-758-1801.
Intermediate Ukulele
Instructor: June Merilees
Tuesdays
2:15 - 3:30 pm
Oliver Woods Salal 1, Members no charge
This is a combined intermediate and advanced
class. Emphasis is on chord dexterity and
strumming patterns. Prepare melodies to perform
at special events. This is not a drop in class,
participants should be prepared to attend all
sessions.
135743
Instructor: Anna Lyman
Thursdays, Jan 15 - Feb 26 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Rotary Fieldhouse
$36.75/7 classes
This class is for those who have already taken
a beginner class. The ukulele is more than just
a tiny guitar. Students will discover its unique
flavour as they learn chords, melodies and ukulele
techniques. Bring your own ukulele, music stand
and tuner.
Nordli NHCS Ukulele Group 131842
INTEREST LIST:
Want to play music in a
WESTERN STYLE BAND?
Add your name to our
interest list by registering
in # 135772.
We will call you with
details when we have
enough people.
The Nordli Ukulele Group performed at the Stroke Club in October 2014
500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com
Cards & Games
Beginners Bridge
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131811
Thursdays
9:30 am - 12 pm
Bowen Room 4, Members no charge
Bridge for Fun
131809
Tuesdays
1 - 4:30 pm
Bowen Room 2, Members no charge
Thursday Bridge
131810
Thursdays
12:30 - 4 pm
Bowen Room 1, Members no charge
Friday Bridge
131814
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
131808
1 - 4 pm
131804
1 - 4 pm
Euchre
131806
Mondays
1 - 3:30 pm
Bowen Room 4, Members no charge
Euchre for Fun
Beginner Scrabble for Fun 131813
Tuesdays
Bowen Room 4, Members no charge
Friday Scrabble
1 - 5 pm
131812
Fridays
1:30 - 4 pm
Competitive but fun!
Bowen Room 3, Members no charge
Whist
131805
Wednesdays
1 - 3:45 pm
Bowen Room 1, Members no charge
Who wants to play Mahjong?! ...
TO DO:
Add name to Mahjong Interest List
# 135737
We will need a minimum number of 3 to run with days
and times to be determined. The location for Mahjong
will be Oliver Woods.
Facilitator: Paula Jones Hovey
Every game of Mahjong begins with each of the four
players (no more, no less) rolling the dice. The player
who rolls the highest number represents the East wind
and will be the dealer. The next highest number is the
South wind, the next is the West wind and the lowest is
the North wind. Each player (wind) falls in order counter
clockwise from the East player. Play usually lasts 2-3
hours with several ‘games’.
131807
Tuesdays
10 am - 12 pm
Oliver Woods Monarch 2, Members no charge
500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com
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Crafty Workers
Wednesdays
Bowen Room 2, Members no charge
Arts & Crafts
131794
1 - 3 pm
Crochet
131792
Fridays
1 - 3:30 pm
Bowen Room 4, Members no charge
Embroidery
Thursdays
Bowen Room 4, Members no charge
Mixed Multi Media Art
131796
12 - 4 pm
Folk Art Advanced
131799
Instructor: Karen Morgan
Fridays
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Bowen Room 4, Members no charge
Have fun using acrylics in Folk Art and decorative
painting styles. Projects are chosen in class by
the class. You must have an equivalent of Folk Art
Level 2 and know how to shade and highlight.
Projects are done at a slower pace for all levels.
Instruction is provided. You can also bring in
any UFO’s (unfinished objects) to work on with
instructor guidance.
131801
Wednesdays
9 am - 12 pm
Bowen Room 2, 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
Advanced
131798
Thursdays
9 am - 12:30 pm
Bowen Room 6, Members no charge
If you would like to work with a group on the
same project or work on your own, this is the
class for you. Whether you paint with acrylics,
oil, water or chalk you will immerse yourself in
the 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.
Creative Christmas Cards135775
Saturday, December 6
12 - 3 pm
Bowen Clubhouse
$31.50/1 class, All supplies included
We’ll spend a relaxing afternoon creating your
own homemade Christmas cards. In the allotted
time, you should be able to make at least
6 beautiful, handcrafted cards to share with family
and friends.
500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com
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Arts & Crafts
Pottery & Ceramics
131795
Thursdays
10 am - 1 pm
Bowen Pottery Room, Members no charge
This is a drop in class. No instruction is provided.
If you are interested in learning more about
Pottery and Ceramics, the Activity Guide has
many opportunities.
Quilting
131791
Tuesdays
Bowen Room 6, Members no charge
12 - 3 pm
Woodcarving
Thursdays
Bowen Room 5, Members no charge
Woodworking
131793
9 - 11 am
131802
Tuesdays
10 am - 12 pm, 1 - 3 pm
Bowen Woodworking Room, Members no charge
PLEASE NOTE: Shop supervisors may not be in on
the days listed above every week. Please call the
front desk at 250-755-7501 to confirm the shop
will be open.
Simply
Sewing
135761
Tuesdays
9 - 11 am
Bowen Room
Members no charge
NEW!
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.
PLEASE NOTE:
Some programs take a break in
December and resume in January.
Please check with your program
leader or contact the office at
250-755-7501 for dates.
500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com
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Beginners
Badminton
Sports
NEW!
135765
Instructor: Tom Lewis
Fridays, Jan 23 - Feb 27
11 am - 12 pm
Oliver Woods Gym 2, Members no charge
Learn to play badminton. These sessions are for
beginners only.
Badminton
131852
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Oliver Woods Gym 2, Members no charge
No instruction, open to all abilities
Wednesdays & Fridays
Afternoon
131851
10 am - 12 pm
131854
Fridays
12 - 1:45 pm
Bowen Room 6, Members no charge
Table Tennis
Mondays & Fridays
Wednesdays
Departure Bay Activity Centre
Members no charge
Volleyball
Carpet Bowling
Morning
Darts
Tuesdays
Departure Bay Activity Centre
Members no charge
131850
11 am - 2 pm
12 - 3 pm
135325
10 am - 12 pm
131853
Tuesdays
12:30 - 3 pm*
*On the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, end time
will be 2:40pm to accommodate the Computer Club.
Wednesdays & Fridays
1 - 3:30 pm
Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge
Snooker/Billiards
131856
Mondays/Thursdays/Fridays 8:30 am - 4:30pm
Tuesdays/Wednesdays
8:30 am - 9 pm
Saturdays/Sundays
8:30 am - 3 pm
Bowen Games Room 4
$50.40 for the calendar year (pro-rated from the
day you join), Membership required
The Snooker Room will be closed on
December 25, 26 & January 1.
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Language/Special Interest
French Basic &
Conversation
131836
Mondays
9 - 11:30 am
Bowen Room 4, Members no charge
Stroke Club
131844
Fridays
10:45 am - 1:45 pm
Bowen Room 1, Members no charge
INTEREST LIST:
Want to join a group for BIRD WATCHING?
Add your name to our interest list by
registering in # 132857.
We will call you with details
when we have enough people.
Computer Club
131803
2nd & 4th Tuesday
2:40 - 4 pm
Next dates:
December 9 (no meeting December 23)
January 13 & 27
Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge
Tuesday Book Club
131848
1st Tuesday of each month
1:30 - 3 pm
Next dates: December 2 & January 6
Bowen Room 3, Members no charge
Call Carolyne at 250-753-9691 for book titles.
Arena Programs
Seniors Only Leisure Skates
Lasagna LUNCH
Thursday, January 22
12 noon
Bowen Auditorium
In Advance - $8 Members, $9 Non-Members
$8.05 - Vegetarian Lasagna
Tickets on January 22* - $10.50
*Call January 19 to confirm tickets will be available
Enjoy traditional lasagna(vegetarian upon request), garlic
bread, caesar salad and a dessert. Price includes admission
into the Thursday Special Event at 1:30pm.
#131866
Get your tickets early! Lunches
must have 15 tickets sold in
advance in order to run.
Tuesdays
10 - 11:30 AM
Frank Crane Arena
This drop-in session is for 60+ and provides you with a
great addition to your fitness routine. Enjoy skating laps
or practicing your skills in the designated areas. Coffee
will be served during the session. Helmets are strongly
recommended for all participants.
Senior Scrub Hockey
Tuesdays
10 - 11:15 AM
Nanaimo Ice Centre
Fridays
10:45 AM - 12 PM
Nanaimo Ice Centre
A fun, recreational drop-in hockey session for 70+.
Non-contact. Full hockey gear is required.
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Tracks Outdoor Adventures
Tracks Outdoor Adventures
Locally owned and operated since 1999 by Paula Sandland
Cowichan Valley Wine
Christmas Tour
135075
Sunday, December 7
10 am - 4 pm
Ahh, for the love of wine! Let us do the driving
while you enjoy one of our most popular guided
tours. Taste the fine award-winning wines of the
Cowican Valley, including the famous blackberry
dessert wine.
$82.95 - Meet at Beban Pool Lobby
Milner Gardens
Christmas Magic
135076
Snow Shoe Mt. Washington
Saturday, December 20
135071
9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday, January 17
9:30 am - 5 pm
135072
If you can walk, you can snow shoe! Let’s head up
to Mount Washington for an active adventure in
the great outdoors! Includes snow shoe rental,
park pass and a guided, easy trek. Please bring
lunch and snacks.
$82.95 - Meet at Beban Pool Lobby
Saturday, December 13
4 - 8:30 pm
See the festival of lights and music in the historic,
beautiful Milner Gardens in Qualicum Beach. All
transportation, garden admission and tour guide
included. A must-see before Christmas!
$61.95 - Meet at Beban Pool Lobby
TRACKS OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
All Tracks Outdoor Adventures Trips depart from
BEBAN POOL LOBBY (2300 BOWEN ROAD).
Home pick-up is not available. All prices listed include
taxes. If you need to CANCEL any Tracks Outdoor
Adventure trips, we need to know 3 weekdays before
the trip date for you to receive a full refund.
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On the Road with Janie
Capilano Suspension Bridge
136136
Christmas Lights
North Vancouver
Monday, December 1
11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
The canyon sparkles with lights throughout
the park for the holidays. There is music, glass
blowing and more. Bring a warm jacket as the
evening air at the bridge will be chilly. This is a
self-guided trip with lots of walking.
$99.75* - Meal costs extra
Butchart Gardens
Christmas Lights
136138
Monday, December 8
3 - 9 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
This trip will help you get in the Christmas spirit.
We will be there for the turning on of the lights.
Enjoy thousands of lights, music, carolling,
skating and the gardens. Bring your skates or rent
them there. This is a self-guided tour. Dress warm.
$68.25 - Meal costs extra
Registration & Cancellation deadline Dec 3
*If you don’t have a Gold Card, extra fees at the ferry
Registration & Cancellation deadline Nov 26
Singing Christmas Tree 136137
Saturday, December 6
4 - 9:30 pm
What a great way to start the season. Watch
the 22nd annual Singing Christmas Tree at
Generations Church in Nanaimo. Dinner will be at
Marina’s Taverna. Donations are accepted at the
performance.
$15.75 - Includes pick up, meal costs extra
Registration & Cancellation deadline Dec 3
Return times for
Janie’s trips are
approximate
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On the Road with Janie
Victoria
Nanaimo Christmas
Lights
Leaves Bowen approximately 8 am
Returns approximately 5:30 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
All meal costs extra
136139
Sunday, December 14
$36.75
$73.50 (dropped off Sunday, picked up Monday)
Book your own hotel room
131860
Monday, December 15
$36.75
Registration & Cancellation deadline Dec10
136258
Wednesday, January 14
$36.75
$73.50 (dropped off Wednesday, picked up
Thursday)
Book your own hotel room
Thursday, January 15
$36.75
131861
Registration & Cancellation deadline Jan 9
Spend the day in Victoria. This is a self-guided
trip. 2015 IMAX memberships are on sale at the
museum for $48.30 before the new year ($50.90
after). With membership you can watch all the 2D
IMAX movies for free for a year with 20% off the
museum.
136140
Sunday, December 21
3:30 - 10 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
We will have dinner at the ABC Restaurant and
then set out to see the City lights.
$21 - Includes pick up, meal costs extra
Registration & Cancellation deadline Dec 17
Tofino Storm Watch
Day Trip
136144
Wednesday, January 7
8 am - 8 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
Spend some time in Tofino where you can shop
and have lunch. Next we will head to the beach
to see the waves. We will go into Ucluelet to the
Amphitrite Point Lighthouse where we will see
the beautiful coastal view of the Wild Pacific Trail.
You can pack a lunch or bring money for lunch.
On the way home we will stop for dinner in Port
Alberni.
$52.50 - Meal costs extra
Registration & Cancellation deadline Jan 2
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
The Pirates of Penzance 136145
Blithe Spirit
Cowichan Theatre
Friday, January 30
3:30 - 10 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
The South Island Musical Theatre Society presents
Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance.
Dinner will be at the Dog House.
$63 - Meal costs extra
Registration & Cancellation deadline Dec 12
Ladysmith Little Theatre
Saturday, March 14
3 - 10 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
This Noel Coward classic comedy is about
novelist, Charles Condomine, a re-married
but haunted man (literally) by the ghost of his
late first wife, the clever and insistent Elvira
who is called up by a visiting “happy medium”,
one Madame Arcati. One problem is: only
Charles can see and hear Elvira which leads to
misunderstandings with his current wife, Ruth.
$63 - Meal costs extra
Registration & Cancellation deadline Feb 27
The Boyfriend
136508
Brentwood Bay College Theatre
Mill Bay
Thursday, February 26
4 - 10 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
The Boyfriend is a musical by Sandy Wilson. The
musical’s original 1954 London production ran
for 2,078 performances, making it briefly the third
longest running musical in Broadway history until
it was surpassed by Salad Days. Dinner will be at
the Bridgeman’s Bistro at the marina.
$73.50 - Meal costs extra
Registration & Cancellation deadline Feb 10
136146
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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Dining Out with Janie
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Dining
Out
What do these
mean?
See page 19.
Dinner - Dog House
Duncan
Friday, December 19
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
$21 - Meal cost extra
136141
3:30 - 8 pm
Dinner - Odika Restaurant
Chemainus
136142
Sunday, December 28
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
$21 - Meal cost extra
4 - 8 pm
Lunch - Smoke & Water Grill
(The Landing)
Parksville
136143
Wednesday, December 31
11 am - 4 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
$21 - Meal cost extra
Dinner - Crofton Pub
Crofton (North Cowichan)
Monday, January 5
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
$21 - Meal cost extra
Return times for
Janie’s trips are
approximate
136147
Dinner - Masthead Restaurant
Cowichan Bay
136148
Saturday, January 10
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
$21 - Meal cost extra
Dinner - Page Point Inn
Ladysmith
Monday, January 19
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
$21 - Meal cost extra
4 - 8 pm
136149
4 - 8 pm
Dinner - Cowichan Bay Pub
Cowichan Bay
136150
Friday, January 23
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
$21 - Meal cost extra
3:30 - 8 pm
Dinner - CView Restaurant
Qualicum
136151
Wednesday, January 28
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
$21 - Meal cost extra
3 - 8 pm
3:30 - 8 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 19).
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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
Tap Level 1
2:10 pm Tap Level 3
3:30 pm Tap Level 2
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TUESDAYS
8:30 am Snooker
9 am Sewing
Tai Chi Beginner
10 am Ballroom Dance
Euchre for Fun (OWCC)
Tai Chi Level 1-2
Volleyball (DB)
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 Tue)
THURSDAYS
FRIDAYS
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
3:40 pm Line Dance Workshop
4 pm Latin & Ballroom Line Dance
7:30 pm Thursday Night Dance
8 am Heart Fitness
8:30 am Snooker
9:30 am Fitness Level 2 (OWCC)
Folk Art Advanced
10 am Carpet Bowling
Spanish for Travellers (OWCC)
Stretch & Relax Yoga (RF)
10:45 am Stroke Club
11 am Beginner Badminton (OWCC)
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
Country Line Dance (DB)
Folk Art All Levels
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
Seated Fitness
Whist
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 (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 & 3
Mixed Multi Media Art
Heart Fitness
Mixed Painting
Sculpt & Tone
Pottery & Ceramics
Seated Fitness
Quilting
Stretch & Relax Yoga
Sewing
Tai Chi
Stained Glass
Yoga Qi Gong
Woodcarving
LANGUAGE
Woodworking
CARDS & GAMES
French
Bridge
MUSIC
Canasta
Accordion Band
Crib
Harbour City Singers
Euchre
Songsters
Scrabble
Swing Band
Whist
Ukulele
DANCE
SPECIAL
INTEREST
Ballroom
Country Line Dance
Book Club
Latin & Ballroom Line Dance
Computer Club
Tap
Stroke Club
Tea Dance
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Badminton
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Thursday Night Dance
Carpet Bowling
Darts
Snooker/Billiards
Table Tennis
Volleyball
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