SummerRecreationGuide2024

General Interest Drop- in

SENIORS SERVICES

Programs are subject to change without notice.

There are a large variety of seniors volunteer lead programs in the City of Surrey recreation centres. Sign up for the monthly seniors e-newsletter at surrey.ca/seniors or pick up a paper copy of the schedule to discover the variety of activities offered. Seniors Services Membership required.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

LOCATION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

LOCATION

Bring your musical instrument and practise and perform songs with other players. Audience welcome. Bring your art project and supplies to work on, while socializing with others. Share tips and tricks. All skill levels welcome. Enjoy rotations of this classic paddle game. Get your poker face on and join a round of poker. No formal instruction. For potters interested in non-instructional time to work on your own projects. Enjoy meeting other quilters while finishing your quilting projects. Some supplies included. Come play a social round or two. Take part in a game of Seep. Hosted in Punjabi only.

Get active as you rotate through badminton games.

Badminton

GRC, SSRAC, NRC

Live Music

FCC, GRC, NSC

Take part in this introduction to ballroom dancing.

Ballroom Dance

FCC, GRC

Painting

CBRC, CRC, NSC

Billiards

Join a game of billiards.

CBRC, NSC

Play a game or two of Bingo. Cards are available for a small fee.

CBRC, CRC, FCC, NSC

Bingo

CBRC, CRC, GRC, NRC, SSRAC

Pickleball

Bluegrass/Folk Jam Bring your acoustic instrument and come jam with this fun group.

CRC

Poker

CRC

Bridge / Partners Bridge

Join in on a game of bridge. Playing cards provided.

CBRC, FCC, SSRAC

Pottery

SAC

Canasta

Come play! Cards provided.

NSC

Join in a game of cards. Players choose what game to play. Cards provided. Join others for a friendly game or two of low-impact carpet bowling. Add your voice to the choir and sing to old and new favourites. Practise your computer skills or learn new ones. Workshops and resources offered to increase your computer know how. Volunteers are available to answer questions. Come play cribbage! Cards and cribbage set provided. Drop in anytime and enjoy a cup of coffee or socialize with others. Play your favourite songs in a group setting. Bring your own instrument. All skill levels welcome. Bring your guitar and practise your skills with others. Bring your own yarn and supplies to create a variety of wearable and decorative crafts for the community.

Card Games

Quilting

CCC, FCC, GRC

CRC

CBRC, FCC, GRC, NSC

Carpet Bowling

Rummoli

NSC

Seep

CCC, FCC

Choir

CBRC, CRC

Social in Punjabi for Women

Meet other seniors. In Punjabi only.

CRC, FCC, SSRAC

Computer Group

CRC, NSC

Meet other 55+ women during this social time. Show off your stamp collection or come and learn more about the hobby.

Social – Women's

GRC, NSC

Stamp Collecting

CRC

Cribbage

CRC, FCC, NSC

CBRC, CRC, FCC, GRC, NSC, SSRAC

Table Tennis

Take part in a game of table tennis.

Drop-in 55+

CCC, FCC

Bring your own instrument and come join the ukulele circle. Take part in an introduction to Uyghur dance. Learn traditional Chinese dances. Bring your carving tools and your favourite piece of wood. Share your project and knowledge with other wood carvers. Share your stories through writing. Work towards mastering the art of storytelling.

Ukulele

CRC, GRC

Fiddlers

CRC

Uyghur Dance

NSSIC

Guitar

CCC, CRC

Woodcarving

CRC, NSC

Knitting and Crocheting

CBRC, CCC, CRC, FCC, GRC, NSC

Writing

NSC

CLAYTON COMMUNITY CENTRE 604-502-6300 7155 187A Street CLOVERDALE RECREATION CENTRE 604-598-7960 6188 176 Street CHUCK BAILEY RECREATION CENTRE 604-598-5898 13458 107A Avenue

FLEETWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE 604-501-5030 15996 84 Avenue GUILDFORD RECREATION CENTRE 604-502-6360 15105 105 Avenue NEWTON RECREATION CENTRE 604-501-5540 13730 72 Avenue

NEWTON SENIORS CENTRE 604-501-5010 13775 70 Avenue NORTH SURREY SPORT & ICE COMPLEX 604-591-4410 10950 126A Street

SURREY ARTS CENTRE 604-501-5566 13750 88 Avenue SOUTH SURREY RECREATION & ARTS CENTRE 604-592-6970 14601 20 Avenue

CCC

FCC

NSC

SAC

CRC

GRC

SSRAC

NSSIC

CBRC

NRC

SUPPORTING HEALTHY ACTIVE AGING The City of Surrey is leading the way in supporting healthy active aging through its Age Friendly Strategy for Seniors, a

Programs in Partnership with BRELLA COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY

We welcome you to attend one, or all of the events that focus on safety, health and wellness, transportation and mobility, housing and buildings and outdoor spaces. Webinars | Forums SeniorsWeek Celebrations National Seniors Day Celebration World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Senior Service Connector Program

framework that ensures seniors, families and caregivers are supported through advocacy, policy, partnering and services delivery. Through successful collaborations with partners and organizations the City of Surrey offers educational opportunities to gain further knowledge and resources that will support seniors, caregivers and families with the tools to remain healthy, active, independent and engaged in the community.

The Senior Service Connector Program provides trained staff/volunteers who are able to connect seniors and their families to information about programs and services available to them in their community. Senior Service Connectors are available during all Share & Care and Meal programs. If you need help filling out forms please email amy.mckinnon@brellasociety.ca or call 604-531-9400 ext. 204. Fit 55+ Fitness Classes Join us for weekly exercise class! This class will be held over Microsoft Teams. Not sure how Microsoft Teams works? No problem? We are here to help you. Call (604) 531-9400 Ext. 220 isaiah.clemente@brellasociety.ca

To learn more about these initiatives visit surrey.ca/seniors or email agefriendlyforseniors@surrey.ca

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