Oliver Senior Centre’s mission is to promote development and improvement of the mental, social, and
physical well being of Senior Citizens by providing a venue for socializing, recreation, entertainment and education through:
* physical activites such as dancing, fitness sessions, floor games,
* participating in board and card games, playing pool and Bingo,
* information sessions and workshops of interest to Seniors, and
* social coffee, lunches, dinners and other social events.
Fund-Raising!
We have launched a major fund-raising project which started with two primary goals. The first goal was to get the main hall wood floor refinished and paid for. SUCCESS! The floor was refinished the last week of July into August. The funds to completely pay for the refinishing and the silicon ‘feet’ for all our chairs, totaling just under $16,000 had been raised by August 4th. We are so grateful for the generosity of our donors – many individuals, a few businesses and the Regional District Of Okanagan-Similkameen! We appreciate your generosity!
We are now on Part 2 of our fund-raising drive – to raise about $45,000 or more (exact figure not yet available) to update our kitchen. We already have the funds in place to replace the stove, dishwasher and fridge with new, energy-efficient units. We need funds to reconfigure the workflow for the concession area, to replace some of the older cabinetry, and to make pot-filling.
Donations can be accepted by etransfer to donate@oliverseniorcentre.com, by cash or cheque at the Centre, or we will happily come and pick up your donation – just give us a call at 250-498-6142!
Regular Activities
Social Coffee time is scheduled weekly at 9:30 am on Tuesdays.
Indoor Walking is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00am.
Line Dancing is every Thursday morning, 9:30 for beginners and 10:30 for more experienced dancers.Ladies Keep Fit is Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting promptly at 8:45 (arrive by 8:30 please) except stat holidays.
Cardio/Strength is Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 1:00. Chair Fit follows at 2:15.MUSIC/DANCE
Wednesday afternoon jams invite drop-in guest musicians. Saturday morning dances with the Oliver Senior Volunteer Band start at 10:00.CARDS:
Cribbage is Wednesday afternoons.
Bridge is Thursday afternoons at 1:00.Games Day:
Tuesday afternoon is open games day starting at 1:00. Players choose what to play from a large variety of board and card games, including Rummicub, Scrabble, Rummoli, Mexican Train Dominoes, and many more.Pool is open for drop-ins from 10:00 -12:30 and 12:30 – 3:00 Monday to Friday and 10:00 – noon on Saturday when there are dances.
Drop-ins are welcome most days/times to work on a jigsaw puzzle in the lounge/library, to swap books or puzzles to take home or to use the computer Internet kiosk. We do have some bookings reserved for the lounge/library so call first if in doubt. (This space is not available Tuesdays 9:30 – 11:30, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, and occasional other times each month).
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