Juan de fuca 55+ activity centre
Typical Activities for our Active Seniors
Note to class leaders: If there are inaccuracies regarding your specific event or class please advise webmaster
if you are feeling unwell - - please, please stay home
BINGO EVERY FRIDAY CENTRE IS OPEN @ 12:30 P.M. - - CARD SALES 11:30 TO 12:30
GAMES BEGIN 12:30 NO LATE COMERS - - - EVERYONE WELCOME
A friendly reminder that we are a 'scent-free' environment. Please do not use scented products while enjoying our centre.
For corrections/changes to the data herein - - email: jdf55webmaster@gmail.com
For corrections/changes to the data herein - - email: jdf55webmaster@gmail.com
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THURSDAY ENTERTAINMENT @ 1 p.m.
November 30 - Sing-along with Fred Chester December 07 - General Meeting December 07 - Thurs Mini craft sale in the Lounge 10am - 2pm December 08 - Friday Mini craft sale in Lounge from 10am - 2pm December 14th - Christmas Concert January 8 - Birthday Celebration January 25 - Re-Gifting **************************************** BINGO every Friday 12:30 - 3:00 pm on days the Centre is open **************************************** SPECIAL EVENTS December 03 Sunday - Cubs & Scouts entertain December 08 Friday - Do You Want to Dance with Jenny December 13 Wednesday - JDF Orchestra doors open 6:45 p.m. December 26 Tuesday - Boxing Day Social 2 p.m. ***************************************************** WINTER WEATHER ...... IF YOU WAKE UP TO SNOW & ICE assume the Centre could be closed. Listen to CFAX 1070 AM radio, call the Senior Centre @ 250-474-8618 and wait for the message. All class leaders are welcome to submit articles for the Expressions about their class. jdfexpressions@live.ca
GREETING CARDS - If you know of someone who is in hospital, ill or who has passed away, please contact me so that I can send out a Get Well or Sympathy card to the family. Please email Pat at: fford@ telus.net or 250-478-4387 CELEBRATION OF LIFE COORDINATOR If you would like to hold a Celebration of Life at the Centre for a loved one, please email Pat at: fford@ telus.net or 250-478-4387 . ******************************* Membership fees for 2023/2024 $123.00 A current membership is required to attend classes and participate in our centre. Seniors experiencing financial difficulty may apply to the L.I.F.E. Program. Proof of total household income and residence in the supporting municipalities ( View Royal, Colwood, Langford, Metchosin and Highlands) are required upon application. If eligible, WSPR may waive ½ of the annual fee. This is at the sole discretion of WSPR and is kept confidential. Contact West Shore Parks and Rec if you are not able to pay the full membership fee - you may be eligible for a reduction of fees. Trial Pass- In September for those wanting to try the Centre before joining - $25 for one month - Non- renewable. A Guest Pass is available for persons visiting from out of town and is issued on a monthly basis to a maximum of three months. See Reception for Trial Pass and /or the Guest Pass *************************************************** Would you like to lead a class or participate in a specific class; if offered? Contact the webmaster (jdfwebmaster@gmail.com) Examples: social dance, square dance, biking, public speaking, group travel, baking / cooking. ********************************* Please take all personal property home with you when you leave the Centre. We cannot replace or repair personal property that is stolen or damaged, as our insurance policy does not cover possessions of our members, only items belonging to the Centre and listed on our inventory. |
CENTRE CLOSURE DATES
Christmas Day - Monday December 25 ********************************* Looking for Leaders to pass on their skills and interests. Does not need to be for the whole year. You decide. Did you know ? 1) General Meetings 1 pm the 1st Thursday of the month. 2) MEMBERSHIP for 2023 / 2024 $123.00 Half price membership begins in March 2024 *********************** BUS Trips - - Sign up @ Reception: Wed: December 6th: Chemainus Theatre: It`s A Wonderful Life Radio Play. Based on the beloved holiday movie with a clever twist. The story is staged as a live radio broadcast, actors portray numerous characters and take on sound effects. George Bailey a generous and well meaning man, has become too downcast and tired to continue living. It will take help from a loveable angel to show George. What life would be like if he wasn`t born for George to have a change of heart and understand the true spirit of the holidays. Depart: 10:00 AM Return Approx.: 5:45 PM Cost:$ 128.00 Includes Buffet, Show, Bus and Gratuities Ticket sales close November 20th Wed January 17th: Legislature Tour Lunch in the dining room of the Legislature Depart:10:40 Am Return approx:3:30 Pm Cost:$10.00. Lunch not included Must have photo ID Wed February7th: Aviation Museum Tour Lunch at Mary`s Blue Moon Café Depart:10:40 Am. Return approx.:3:30 Pm Cost:$22.00 Includes admission fee. Lunch not included. Wed February21st: Shop and Stroll Sidney Lunch at the Riva Restaurant in Sidney Depart:10:20 Am. Return approx: 4:00 Pm Cost:$ 11.00. Lunch not included. ********************************** JDFSeniors CREATIVE WRITING GROUP The JDF Creative Writing Group consists of members of the JDF Seniors Community who enjoy any kind of writing. We meet every Tuesday morning from 9:15—11:15 am in the room at the back of the stage. Our meetings involve sharing the work we’ve done and giving each other positive, constructive feedback. Experience as a writer is not a requirement. Some of our writing is displayed on the following pages in the JDF Seniors website, under the STORIES tab. If interested, please contact RickMickelson rick.mickelson@telus.net ************************************************ |