1. health and fitness
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MARCH 2015
NEWSLETTER
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CITY OF NANAIMO
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PARKS, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT
Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors
~ Stretch Your Life
In this Issue...
Special Events...............................................1
Seniors Information....................................2
President’s Message/In Memoriam.......3
Fitness..........................................................4-6
Yoga/Tai Chi...................................................7
Dance...............................................................8
Music................................................................9
Arts & Crafts.......................................... 10-11
Cards & Games...........................................12
Sports.............................................................13
Language/Special Interest.....................14
Income Tax Assistance.............................15
On the Road/Dining with Janie..... 16-18
Program Schedule.............................. 19-20
THURSDAY SPECIAL EVENTS
1:30 - 3 pm (doors open at 12:45 pm)
Members $2, Non-Members $4
March 5 Rick Haug
Rock & Roll, Country Hits
March 12
March 19
Thursday, March 12
12 noon
Bowen Auditorium
In Advance - $8 Members, $9 Non-Members
$8.05 - Vegetarian Lasagna
Tickets on March 12* - $10.50
*Call March 9 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.
#131868
Get your tickets early!
Last month’s lunch sold out.
Lunch Day
Glen Foster & Pickin’ Pals
Country Classics
Anthony (Otto) Seufert
March 26
Lasagna LUNCH
Accordion Band
Silver & Gold Band, Accordion, Fiddle, Flute
Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors
OPEN HOUSE
Bowen Complex, 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
1 - 3:30 pm in the Auditorium
Come out for demonstrations, music, games,
dancing, a site tour, refreshments & door prizes!
Parking is limited so please carpool.
For more information, contact Warren at 250-754-4656.
Everyone welcome!
The NHCS Open House is sponsored by
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Seniors Information
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Seniors Coordinator
Michele Duerksen 250-755-7524
michele.duerksen@nanaimo.ca
NHCS Board Meetings
Friday, March 6 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, March 18 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 Anita
Jones at 250-756-0601 and provide
her with a full mailing address.
Hearing Clinic
Our next hearing clinic will be on
Thursday, March 12 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.
AUDITORIUM KITCHEN RENOVATION
The Bowen Auditorium Kitchen will be under renovation from
March 16 - 27, 2015. There will be no access to the kitchen or kitchenette
during this time. Please contact the Seniors’ Coordinator to make alternate
arrangements for the storage of your program equipment.
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.
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President’s Message
Dear Members,
Another Spring is in the offing....of course, having had blossoming trees and daffodils
since February, it’s a little wondrous to know what to expect now! I am thankful that
we’re able to enjoy what Mother Nature dishes up for us. (I’m writing this early in
February....as it yet could snow!)
Your Board is putting in long hours these days preparing for the OPEN HOUSE event
(March 3). Be sure to come, and bring a friend. The convenor is trying to arrange shuttle
transportation from Bowen Park’s Wall Street parking lot to free up top-lot parking
overload. A few new changes are in order, with added music, tea tables in the lobby, and
a different entertainment schedule.
We have also formed a new Finance Committee to oversee the main bank balance, with
a Policy and Procedure for distribution of those funds, and a diligent observation of how
the bank balance is best placed for maximum interest. A minimal annual budget will be
shared by those programs whose applications follow proper application process, and
receive approval by the aforementioned Committee. At the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
(May 21), I shall invite your input regarding said bank funds. It will be a standard
requirement that groups should raise 50% of any requested purchase, as did the Swing
Band when they raised money to purchase a necessary replacement keyboard recently. Of course, it may be impossible for your Board to meet extreme expenses, and alternate
means will be sought. There may be a new Sponsorship program, if the present plan
comes to fruition, whereby programs could be sponsored by companies in exchange for
advertising. A presentation pamphlet is being prepared. At the same time, each group
will be asked (by me) for an approximate annual cost of operation, or an amount that
would be required for equipment. Once the facts are in hand, businesses will be formally
approached through proper channels. I shall keep you apprised of this new venture.
Most of you have seen the STRETCH YOUR LIFE tee shirts, the nice blue ones! These
are available through Director Warren Jaques 250-754-4656 at $20 each, give or take a
couple dollars, depending on style and size. They are strictly NHCS, and not
city-sponsored. If you have one, please wear it at the Open House.
Quotable quote: “Most of us get experience when we are really looking for something
else.”
Keep busy, stay healthy, look after each other!
Regards,
Bettie Godfrey
In Memoriam
Alma Legg passed away in
Feburary 2015. Alma became a
member in 1998 and was part of
the Heart Fitness group.
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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
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
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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
March
131996 $14.44/5
March
132304 $11.55/4
April
137574 $9.45/3
April
137589 $15.75/5
May
137575 $9.45/3
May
137590 $12.60/4
June
137576 $15.75/5
June
137591 $12.60/4
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
more Fitness
programs!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
NO CLASSES April 6 & May 18
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
March
132002 $14.44/5
March
132311 $11.55/4
April
137633 $9.45/3
April
137643 $15.75/5
May
137639 $9.45/3
May
137644 $12.60/4
June
137640 $15.75/5
June
137645 $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
LEVEL 1 - FRIDAYS
1:30 - 2:30 PM
Instructor: Nadia Soufan
MONTH
CODE COST
March
132008 $11.55/4
March
132328 $11.55/4
April
137581 $15.75/5
April
137583 $9.45/3
May
137592 $12.60/4
May
137584 $15.75/5
June
137593 $12.60/4
June
137595 $12.60/4
IMPORTANT NOTES:
NO CLASSES April 3
Drop-in price increase
effective March 1, 2015:
$8 for Members
$11 for Non-Members
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
March
132014 $11.55/4
March
132335 $11.55/4
April
137648 $15.75/5
April
137653 $9.45/3
May
137649 $12.60/4
May
137654 $15.75/5
June
137650 $12.60/4
June
137655 $12.60/4
See page 6 for
more Fitness
programs!
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Fitness
Heart Fitness
131823
Sculpt & Tone
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.
Instructor: Brian Sugiyama
Bowen Wanderers
Walking Group
Wednesdays, Feb 25 - Apr 1
Bowen Room 1
$42/6 classes
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
March 5
Rathtrevor Provincial Park
March 12
March 19
Buttertubs Marsh
March 26
Morrell Sanctuary
Plantas/Neck Point
PUB LUNCH
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
137561
10:45 - 11:45 am
Wednesdays, Apr 8 - May 13137570
Bowen Room 1
10:45 - 11:45 am
$42/6 classes
Fridays, Apr 10 - May 15
Beban Park Social Centre
$42/6 classes
140298
10:45 - 11:45 am
NEW day at Beban!
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.
Osteofit is a fitness program designed for
people with osteoporosis who are at risk for falls
& fractures. Registration starts March 4 with the
new Spring & Summer Activity Guide.
See page 15 for more information.
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Yoga/Tai Chi
Chair Yoga
Yoga Qi Gong
Instructor: Russell McNeil
Wednesdays, Feb 18 - Mar 25132240
Bowen Room 3
1:30 - 2:30 pm
$40.95/6 classes
Mondays, Mar 23 - May 4132244
Bowen Room 2
11:50 am - 12:50 pm
$40.95/6 classes
Mondays, Mar 23 - May 4
Bowen Room 2
$40.95/6 classes
132249
1:30 - 2:30 pm
132252
Instructor: Thommas Michaud
Wednesdays, Mar 11 - Apr 15
9:30 - 10:45 am
Rotary Fieldhouse
$37.80/6
Yoga Qi Gong is an ancient art incorporating
movements, static poses, breath concentration
and visualization. This activates the flow of
intrinsic life energy (Chi) in the body thus
restoring and promoting vitality and balance of
mind and body.
Tai Chi Beginner
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!
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:
Stretch & Relax Yoga
Tuesdays, Feb 17 - Mar 24132204
Instructor: Shanti (Dorlean Peck)
Oliver Woods Salal 2 & 3
132195
Mondays, Mar 9 - Apr 20 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
$37.80/6 classes, No session Apr 6
Rotary Fieldhouse
Fridays, Mar 13 - Apr 24
$37.80/6 classes, No session Apr 3
132196
Oliver Woods Salal 2 & 3
Mondays, May 4 - Jun 15
$37.80/6 classes
136885
Rotary Fieldhouse
Fridays, May 8 - Jun 12
$31.50/5 classes
10 - 11 am
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
136886
10 - 11 am
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.
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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
Latin & Ballroom Line Dance
Thursdays
Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge
Workshop
3:40 - 4 pm
133339
131822
Line Dance 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
Tuesdays
Departure Bay Activity Centre
Members no charge
Tap Dance Level 1
3 - 4 pm
Tap Dance
Mondays
Level
2
3
Mondays
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Bowen Clubhouse, Members no charge
Barcode
135324
131817
Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge
Tea Dance
Next dates:
Sunday, March 29
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
131820
7:30 - 10 pm
Thursday Night Dance
Band Schedule
March 5
Tony Pollon
March 12
The Olympics
March 19
Dan Hughes & Band
March 26
The Olympics
131818
Time
3:30 - 4:30 pm
2:10 - 3:30 pm
(Soloist - Country Music)
(5 piece band)
(4 piece band)
(5 piece band)
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Music
Accordion Band
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131837
Tuesdays
1 - 3:45 pm
Harewood Activity Centre, Members no charge
Songsters Choir
131843
Fridays
2 - 4 pm
Bowen Room 1, Members no charge
The Songsters practice every Friday for the
first five weeks in 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).
Harbour City Singers
131840
Wednesdays
Rotary Fieldhouse, Members no charge
Swing Band
2 - 4 pm
131838
Mondays
1 - 3 pm
Bowen Room 1, Members no charge
The Swing Band is looking for a trumpet player.
There are no spaces for other instruments at this
time. If you play trumpet or would like to add
your name to the waitlist, please call
250-755-7501.
Ukulele Beginner
135699
Instructor: Anna Lyman
Thursdays, Apr 9 - May 21 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Rotary Fieldhouse
$36.75/7 classes
The ukulele is more than just a tiny guitar.
Students will discover its unique flavour as they
learn chords, melodies and unique ukulele
techniques. Learn to play some tunes with
accompanying vocals. Bring your own ukulele,
music stand and tuner.
Ukulele Harbour Lights
131841
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.
Nordli NHCS Ukulele Group 131842
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.
INTEREST LIST:
Want to play music in a WESTERN STYLE
BAND? Add your name to our interest list
by registering in # 135772.
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Crafty Workers
Wednesdays
Bowen Room 2, Members no charge
Crochet
Arts & Crafts
131794
1 - 3 pm
131792
Fridays
1 - 3:30 pm
Bowen Room 4, Members no charge
Embroidery
Thursdays
Bowen Room 4, Members no charge
Folk Art Advanced
131796
12 - 4 pm
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.
131799
Instructor: Karen Morgan
Fridays
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Bowen Room 4, Members no charge
Experience the basics of painting on wooden
objects (also known as tole painting) in a group
setting. Participants must have completed
Beginners 1 or have approval from the instructor
based on equivalent training. No instruction is
provided.
Mixed Multi Media Art
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.
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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
Woodcarving
Thursdays
Bowen Room 5, Members no charge
131793
9 - 11 am
131791
Tuesdays
Bowen Room 6, Members no charge
Simply Sewing
12 - 3 pm
135761
Tuesdays
9 - 11 am
Bowen Room 6, Members no charge
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.
INTEREST LIST:
Want to join a
WEAVING GROUP?
Add your name to our interest
list by registering in # 137685.
We will call you with details
when we have enough people.
Woodworking
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.
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Cards & Games
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Beginners Bridge
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
Euchre
Tuesdays
Oliver Woods Hemlock Room
Members no charge
139027
1 - 4 pm
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
131808
1 - 4 pm
131804
1 - 4 pm
131806
Mondays
1 - 3:30 pm
Bowen Room 4, Members no charge
Euchre for Fun
Mah Jongg
131807
Tuesdays
10 am - 12 pm
Oliver Woods Monarch 2, Members no charge
INTEREST LIST:
Want to play CHESS?
Add your name to our interest list by
registering in # 135773.
We will call you with details
when we have enough people.
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Sports
Badminton
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131852
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Oliver Woods Gym 2, Members no charge
No instruction, open to all abilities
Carpet Bowling
Morning
Wednesdays & Fridays
131851
Snooker/Billiards
131856
Mondays/Thursdays/Fridays 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesdays/Wednesdays
8:30 am - 5 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
10 am - 12 pm
Afternoon131853
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
Volleyball
Darts
131854
Tuesdays
Departure Bay Activity Centre
Members no charge
135325
10 am - 12 pm
Fridays
12 - 1:45 pm
Bowen Room 6, Members no charge
Table Tennis
Mondays & Fridays
Wednesdays
Departure Bay Activity Centre
Members no charge
131850
11 am - 2 pm
12 - 3 pm
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City
Seniors newsletter
DO YOU NEED PROFESSIONAL
REAL ESTATE ADVICE?
Contact the real estate
team of Rob Boyle & Dave
Hitchcock. They can meet
you one-on-one to answer
questions you have
concerning buying, selling,
moving or downsizing.
Language/Special Interest
Tuesday Book Club
131848
1st Tuesday of each month
1:30 - 3 pm
Next dates: March 3
Bowen Room 3, Members no charge
Call Carolyne at 250-753-9691 for book titles.
Stroke Club
Fridays
131844
10:45 am - 1:45 pm
Rob Boyle &
Dave Hitchcock (SRES)
Bowen Room 1, Members no charge
www.HomeAndLife.ca
250-755-9629
www.HarbourCityLiving.ca
Computer Club
Discussion Group
Coast Realty Group, Nanaimo
250-802-3650
Call Rob or Dave for a FREE in house
evaluation of your home and property.
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French Basic &
Conversation
131836
Mondays
9 - 11:30 am
Bowen Room 4, Members no charge
Spanish for Travellers
137684
Instructor: Mair Saraga
Fridays, Feb 6 - Apr 10
10 - 11:30 am
Oliver Woods Hemlock Room
Members no charge
Are you interested in an interactive and practical
course? Become familiar with basic vocabulary,
grammar and gain perspective of Latin American
and Spanish cultures. Drop ins are asked to stop
and register at the office.
131803
2nd & 4th Tuesday
2:40 - 4 pm
Next dates: March 10 & 24
Bowen Auditorium, Members no charge
This club meets the second and fourth Tuesday
of each month from September to June. Some
knowledge of computers is required. This is a
discussion group only, you will not bring your
computer with you. Computer classes can be
found at the Vancouver Island Regional Libraries
or through the Parks, Recreation & Environment
Activity Guide.
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.
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Activity Guide/Income Tax Assistance
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Osteofit is an example of one of the many fitness
programs available in the new Activity Guide.
Osteofit Level 1
140259
Instructor: Pascale Jallabert
Mon & Wed, Apr 13 - May 25
Oliver Woods Salal 2 & 3
$59.85/12
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Registration begins Wednesday, March 4, 2015!
The Spring & Summer Activity Guide
will be available for viewing on
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
through the website (www.nanaimo.ca).
Copies will be available for pick up on
Saturday, February 28, 2015 at grocery stores,
libraries, malls and at our recreation centres.
Registration begins Wednesday, March 4, 2015!
This unique exercise prevention program is
designed for people with osteoporosis who are at
high risk of falls and fractures. It offers education
and activities to strengthen muscles and improve
balance and posture through the introduction of
safe exercise. It will improve participant’s functional
ability, quality of life, and reduce the risk of falls. A
doctor’s letter and forms need to be filled out once
per calendar year.
Income Tax Assistance for Low Income Seniors (60 years+)
Wednesdays & Fridays at Bowen Complex, March 4 to April 29, 2015
Single Gross Income $30,000 or less Couple Gross Income $40,000 or less
Basic returns only. Call 250-755-7501 to make an appointment (space is limited).
Volunteers DO NOT prepare tax returns for complex situations such as:
· returns for deceased persons
· individuals who file for bankruptcy
· self-employed individuals
· individuals who report capital gains or losses
· individuals who report employment expenses,
or business or rental income and expenses
Volunteer Nanaimo is also preparing income tax for low income:
250-758-7121
2350 Labieux Road (below the Credit Union)
Call 250-755-7501 to
book an appointment.
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On the Road with Janie
Creative Stitches & Crafting 137851
Victoria
Victoria
Friday, March 13
8 am - 6:30 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
The Creative Stitches & Crafting Alive Show is a
consumer trade show with sewing, scrapbooking,
quilting, knitting, needlework, fibre arts, beading
and paper crafting. There will be hands-on
classes, educational seminars and free stage
shows.
$52.50 - Includes ticket into the show, meal costs extra
Registration & Cancellation deadline Mar 10
Leaves Bowen approximately 8 am
Returns approximately 5:30 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
All meal costs extra
Blithe Spirit
136146
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 - Includes theatre & dinner
Registration & Cancellation deadline Feb 27
131863
Sunday, March 15
$36.75
$73.50 (dropped off Sunday, picked up Monday)
Book your own hotel room
137891
Monday, March 16
$36.75
Registration & Cancellation deadline Mar 11
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.
Return times for
Janie’s trips are
approximate
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On the Road with Janie
Tofino & Ucluelet
137853
Friday, March 20
8 am - 8 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
This is whale festival week. There is a price
option below if you would like to go on a whale
watching trip. 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 in Port Alberni for dinner.
Be prepared for breathtaking views of Canada’s
spectacular west coast. Don’t forget your camera!
$63 - Trip only, no whale watching
$168 - Includes trip & whale watching
Meal costs extra
Registration & Cancellation deadline Mar 17
Discover Victoria Tour
140389
Victoria
Sunday, March 29
8 am - 5:30 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
We will start at Hatley Castle, drive by Esquimalt
Lagoon to see the swans and then have lunch at
Six Mile Pub. After lunch we will go to Mattick’s
Farm, Mt. Douglas for the view and then the Root
Cellar Market. Don’t forget your camera.
$52.50 - Includes castle tour, meal costs extra
Registration & Cancellation deadline Mar 25
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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Granville Island
140390
Vancouver
Tuesday, March 31
7 am - 7 pm
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
Visit the public market and eat at one of the
47 small eateries in the food court on Granville
Island. Visit the Brewery for a taste of their beer,
shop or go to the glass studio and watch them
blow glass ornaments. Watch the girls make
handmade brooms at the Granville Island Broom
Company. Take the little pickle boat ride around
False Creek. Take your lunch and sit outside to
people watch and listen to the buskers. We will
leave Granville Island at 3:30 pm to catch the
5 pm ferry home. This is a self-guided trip.
$89.25* - Meal costs extra
* If you don’t have a Gold Card there will be extra
fees at the ferry
Registration & Cancellation deadline Mar 26
Dining
Out
What do these
mean?
See page 17.
Dinner - Arbutus Ridge
Prime Rib Night
Cowichan Bay
Thursday, March 5
Meet at Bowen Lobby or add pick-up
$26.25 - Meal cost extra
Dinner - Mahle House
Cedar
140391
3:30 - 8 pm
140392
Wednesday, March 11
4 - 8 pm
$15.75 - Includes pick up, meal cost extra
Adventures Dinner (5 courses) available for
$44 per person (not included) or order off the menu
Dinner - Fibber Magees
Nanaimo
140393
Tuesday, March 17
4 - 8 pm
$10.50 - Includes pick up, meal cost extra
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 17).
Happy
St. Patrick’s Day!
Dinner - Rewsters Restaurant
Nanaimo140404
Friday, April 3
4:30 - 8 pm
$10.50 - Includes pick up, meal cost extra
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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
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 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
Mah Jongg (OWCC)
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
Spanish for Travellers (OWCC)
Stretch & Relax Yoga (RF)
10:45 am Sculpt & Tone (BSC)
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
Country Line Dance (DB)
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
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.
500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC • 250.755.7501 • www.nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com
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
Heart Fitness
Mixed Painting
Sculpt & Tone
Pottery & Ceramics
Stretch & Relax Yoga
Quilting
Tai Chi
Sewing
Yoga Qi Gong
Stained Glass
LANGUAGE
Woodcarving
French
Woodworking
Spanish
CARDS & GAMES
Bridge
MUSIC
Accordion Band
Canasta
Harbour City Singers
Crib
Songsters
Euchre
Swing Band
Mah Jongg
Ukulele
Scrabble
Whist
DANCE
SPECIAL
INTEREST
Ballroom
Book Club
Country Line Dance
Computer Club
Latin & Ballroom Line Dance
Stroke Club
Tap
SPORTS
Thursday Night Dance
Badminton
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Carpet Bowling
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Seniors
Nanaimo
Tea Dance
Darts
Snooker/Billiards
Table Tennis
Volleyball
NHCS
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