Seniors Facility Pass Activities

FACILITY PASS ACTIVITIES

 
 
Facility Pass Schedule is subject to change without notice.
 
 * Additional $2 per drop in
** Additional $48 per year on top of Seniors Facility Pass

Class Descriptions

Arts – Dance Music & Performance

Ballroom Dance (Additional $2)
Practice steps in a non-instructional setting.
Glee
Sing with joyous sounds and energy that flows from this group.
Happy Chorus
Sing Chinese folk songs with this energetic social group.
Joy Singing and Dancing | Cantonese & Mandarin (Additional $2)
Sing songs and dance a little with this fun social group.
Multicultural Dance (Additional $2)
Practice a wide range of popular dances with an opportunity to perform in the community.
Minoru Community Line Dancers (Additional $2)
Practice routines with the opportunities to perform.
Musical Interludes
Join this lively group for piano and guitar led sing-a-longs.
Peking Opera
Performers practice this unique form of Chinese Opera that synthesizes speech, singing, mime, and music.
Saxophone (Additional $2)
Join this fun, non-instructional, drop-in saxophone session. Participants must bring their own saxophone to each session.
Ukulele Circle (Additional $2)
Join this fun music circle. Ukulele required at each session.

Arts – Visual

Chinese Calligraphy (Additional $2)
Practice the art of writing Chinese Calligraphy in this drop in program.
Kingsland Calligraphy | Cantonese
Practice writing calligraphy with this non-instructional group.
Photo Group
Share photography knowledge, listen to speakers and take part in photoshoot outings.
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Wood Carving (Additional Pass Required)
Turn wood into beautiful carvings. Tools and carving materials required.
Wood Working (Additional Pass Required)
Build creative projects in the fully equipped woodworking shop.

Card Games

Board Games
Join this group that plays a variety of board games. Facility Pass required.
Bridge
Play this popular trick-taking card game with 3 other players.
Crib
Play this card game that groups cards in combinations.
Euchre
Play this social trick-taking card game with a deck of 24 cards.
Mahjong (Additional $2)
“Hong Kong style” played in tables of 4. No drop-in, contact 604-238-8450 for information.
Poker
Play this friendly card game that involves skill and individualist play.
Scrabble
Challenge others in this classic game of word strategy.
Whist
Play this classic English trick-taking card game with others.

Social

Busy Fingers
Knit personal and centre supplied materials to fundraise for the Society.
Meet Chinese-speaking seniors to practice English and socialize.
Hanging with the Guys
Connect with other men to discuss hobbies, sports, and more. Light refreshments available.
Spanish Social | Spanish 
Socialize with Spanish-speaking seniors from Latin American countries.

Sports & Movement

Billiards (Additional Pass Required)
Play snooker in the billiards room. Pool cue rental locker box is available.
Carpet Bowling
Try this social game that is played indoors on a long “felt” carpet.
Model Walkers
Walk like a model on the runway in this fun and social movement class.
Tai Chi Practice (Additional $2)
Practice a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches.
Yuanji Dance | Cantonese & Mandarin (Additional $2)
Experience a guided mixture of choreographed dance, meditation and qigong originating from Taiwan.

Educational Support

Parkinson’s Support and Prostate Cancer Support Group
Get support, share information and listen to guest speakers discuss ways to manage these diseases.
The Seniors Facility Pass supports the Minoru Seniors Society. It is available for individuals 55 years and older and to spouses under the age of 55 years.
Complimentary Seniors Facility Pass are available to honour those 90 years and older.
Senior Facility Pass schedule is subject to change.  For more information about the Minoru Seniors Society passes at the Seniors Centre at Minoru Centre for Active Living, please visit the seniors reception desk or call 604-238-8450.
Purchasing a Seniors Facility Pass allows you the option to drop into a variety of scheduled weekly activities, access to member pricing in the cafeteria, and voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting. By becoming a member of the Minoru Seniors Society, you are joining a welcoming community that supports your lifestyle.
  • Supports the Minoru Seniors Society
  • Special pricing in the Cafeteria
  • Access to over 35 weekly group activities
  • Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting
 
** Please note: some activites require an additional $2 fee.