NOTE: Entrance to the Oliver Senior Centre and all activities and events requires adherence to any current infectious disease prevention protocols, posted in detail on our Home page.
Bingo
- Open to anyone 19 years and older.
- Friday afternoons:
Doors open 10:45, hot dogs and snacks are sold at 11:30,
50/50 last call is 12:40,
BINGO ENTRY and Loonie Pot CLOSE at 12:50, and
BINGO play starts at 1:00 - Under BCLC Provincial Gaming License for both Bingo and 50/50
- Maximum capacity is 198 when no restrictions exist.
Pool
- The pool room is open daily in two sessions – from 10:00 to 12:30 and 12:30 – 3:00.
- Three well-spaced, professional tables occupy a dedicated room.
- Drop-in.
Music
We are very proud to have the excellent, long-standing Oliver Senior Volunteer Band playing for our Wednesday afternoons and for Saturday morning dances starting in September:
- Saturday dances feature polkas, waltz, jive, schottische, two-step and similar dances. $ 3 per person.
- Open to the public within current health restrictions, as posted on our Home page.
Fees for activities and events throughout the Centre are usually $2 for members, $3 for non-members, per session
Ladies Keep Fit (40+, September to April)
This long-standing program, vetted by health professionals, is volunteer-led and consists primarily of stretch, flexibility and balance work. There is very little cardio involved.
- Sessions are ongoing from fall through late spring season with breaks at Christmas and summer.
- Classes are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting promptly at 8:45 and go to 9:45.
- Arrive 15 minutes early to sign-in and prepare for the class.
- Bring a water bottle.
- Wear comfortable clothes allowing easy movement with dry, indoor footwear such as running/fitness shoes.
- Socks must be worn for the floor mat exercises.
- Masks must be worn unless advised to remove them by the leader.
- After COVID protocol clearance, sign in to the Centre at the front desk podium, sign in to the Keep Fit register in the main hall and deposit your session fee in the container provided.
- Mats and chairs must be sanitized and put away after use.
- For further information or to join, call Val Crowhurst or Carol Howse by leaving a message at the Centre.
- During summer break the ladies meet Mon, Wed, Fri at the Visitor Centre at 8:45 am to walk along the river followed by coffee at Subway.
Fees for activities and events throughout the Centre are usually $2 for members, $3 for non-members, per session
Co-ed Fitness (September to April)
Our co-ed fitness programs at the Oliver Senior Centre are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, October to Easter. Both classes are for both men and women and will address all the health-related objectives of a complete fitness program. The first class (1:00 – 2:00) is appropriate for most seniors. The second class (2:15 – 3:15) is for seniors with health or physical limitations. Both are led by Merton Palmer. registered BCRPA Fitness Leader, who will customize the program to suit the needs of participants.
The Senior Centre has floor mats (you are welcome to bring your own if you wish), but no other equipment so please bring a stretch band and weights for some of the strength exercises. If you don’t have one or aren’t sure what that is, come anyway without one. Please also bring water to keep yourself hydrated.
Cardio/Strength
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- For men and women of all fitness levels.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 pm, stopping for the summer in mid April.
- Each class is 45 mins to an hour and will start promptly on time. Arrive a little early to sign in.
- Contact Merton at 250-485-5001 or email him at mertonpalmer@gmail.com if you have further questions or concerns.
Chair (Modified) Fitness
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- For men and women with limited mobility, physical issues or health limitations.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:15 pm, stopping for the summer in mid April.
- Each class is 45 mins to an hour and will start promptly on time. Arrive a little early to sign in.
- Contact Merton at 250-485-5001 or email him at mertonpalmer@gmail.com if you have further questions or concerns.
Fees for activities throughout the Centre are usually $2 for members, $3 for non-members, per session
Line Dancing
- Senior members line dancing for men and women is Thursday mornings 9:30 – 11:30. Line dancing is fun exercise for both body and mind with a great group of people.
- The group are taught dance patterns from beginner through novice and intermediate skill levels and dance those patterns to music. Total and early beginners dance 9:30 – 10:30, then the more experienced dancers continue to 11:30. Come at 10:30 if you want to skip the easy stuff!
- Come out any Thursday before 9:30 and meet our leaders, join in and have fun!
Indoor Walking
- Self-paced walking in the main hall.
- Indoor exercise footwear required.
Cards
Cribbage
Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 – we have the cards, boards and tables! Bring a friend!
Bridge
Thursday afternoons at 1:00.
Many other card games such as Whist, Euchre, Canasta and Duplicate Bridge can be added to the schedule if enough participants contact us and express interest.
Floor Curling
Wednesday mornings 10:00 – 12:00. We have two sheets available, allowing room for at least 16 players at a time.
Carpet Bowling and Floor Shuffleboard are not currently active, but will start again in mid September if enough are intersted!