Drop In Programs
For more information about any of our Drop in Programs, please call 204-987-8850.
Lunch and a Movie
Come join us on the dates below for a great afternoon at the movies! A fantastic lunch, dessert, popcorn and a drink will be provided. Registration deadline is noon the day before each movie however movies fill up fast so register early.
Fall Movies: Thursdays at 12:00 p.m.
LIMIT 20 PEOPLE
Cost: $12.00

Next Showings
Purchase Tickets (Oct)Knives Out: Thursday, October 15th
Summerland: Thursday, November 5th
Hala: Thursday, November 19th
The Holiday: Thursday, December 17th
Lunch with Friends
Do you enjoy going out for lunch but are looking for a great group of people to go with? Well then this group is for you! Once a month this group meets for lunch at a restaurant in the St. James area. The group meets at 11:30 and a great time is had by all. Members are responsible to pay for their own lunch.
Please register to reserve a spot
Next Lunch Dates
RegisterFeb. 25th – Boston Pizza
(2517 Portage Ave.)
March 31st – Red Lobster (1540 Portage Ave.)
April 28th – Good Earth (1849 Portage Ave.)
55+ Men’s Group

The Men’s Group meets on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Our Men’s Group meets Thursday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 90 Ferry Road. This group partakes in a variety of woodworking activities including model airplane activities and is a great place to go for socialization and coffee. This is a drop in style program with no registration required. For more information call 204-987-8850 or drop in to see what it is all about!
Floor Curling
Floor curling is a great sport for the person that loves the concept of curling but in a warm environment off the ice. Join our group and meet new members and enjoy an afternoon of curling.
Wednesdays – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Jan. 15th – May 13th) (Casual group)
Register
Book Club
Are you an avid reader and looking for a group to discuss your books with? Come join our book club on the last afternoon of the month for a great chat on the book of the month, a cup of coffee and socialization.
Dates:
Feb. 26th – “Book of Birds” L.M. Bryski
Mar. 25th – “Homes” by Aku Bakr Al Rabeeah
Apr. 29th – “Road Ends” by Mary Lawson
at 1:30pm
Mar. 25th – “Homes” by Aku Bakr Al Rabeeah
Apr. 29th – “Road Ends” by Mary Lawson
Cribbage
Wednesdays, March 4th – April 29th
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
$2 non-members
Do you like to play cribbage? Has it been a long time since you last played and maybe you’re a little rusty? Join us every Wednesday from 1-3pm. The cribbage boards will be set up and all they need is you. All skill levels welcome. Enjoy the challenge of competition or relax with friends and chat over a friendly game of cribbage.
Company of Friends
Dates:
February 26th
March 11th & 25th
April 8th & 22nd
Walking Club
March 10th to 31st
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Cost: Free
Coffee Talk
Tuesdays from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Dates: Jan. 14th – Feb. 27th, March 3rd – April 28th
A great group to join if you’re new to the Centre. Share current events, jokes and more. Coffee, tea and goodies will be available for $1.00.
Canasta
Fridays, March 6th – April 24th
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Cost: $2 non-members
Do you enjoy playing cards? Why not come by and play Canasta and Vegas and enjoy the company of other members. Don’t worry if your unfamiliar on how to play, someone would be more than happy to show you the ropes!
Stamp Club
Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
February 18th, March 3rd &17th, April 7th & 21st
The stamp club meets every first and third Tuesday of the month. The club discusses a variety of stamps and why they were released relating them to various areas and events that took place in the past all across the globe. This group is open to all members of the Centre or creative retirement so stop in and check it out.
Scrabble
Mondays, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm (Centre closed April 13th)
$2 non-members
Did you know we have a scrabble group that meets every Monday afternoon? This group enjoys the socialization and practicing their spelling to keep their brains sharp.
Knitting
March 4th to April 29th
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $2 non-members
Cost: $2 non-members