An alphabetical list of all of our regular activities, their days, times and season spans.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.
| ACTIVITY | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | SEASON |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAND JAM SESSION (open mic) | Wednesday | 1:00 | Main Hall | Sept through May/June |
| BINGO | Friday | 1:00 | Main Hall | Year-round |
| BRIDGE | Thursday | 1:00 | Lounge/Library | Year-round |
| CARPET BOWLING | Monday | 10:00 | Main Hall | Sept through May |
| CHAIR FITNESS | Tues & Thurs | 2:15 | Main Hall | Oct to Easter |
| CO-ED FITNESS - CARDIO/STRENGTH | Tues & Thurs | 1:00 | Main Hall | Oct to Easter |
| CRIBBAGE | Wednesday | 1:00 | Lounge/Library | Year-round |
| DROP-IN SOCIAL COFFEE | Tuesday | 9:30 | Coffee Room | Year-round |
| FLOOR CURLING | Wednesday | 10:00 | Main Hall Annex | September - May |
| GAMES DAY | Tuesday | 1:00 | Lounge/Library | Year-round |
| INDOOR WALKING | Tuesday | 8:30 | Main Hall | Year-round |
| LADIES KEEP FIT | Mon, Wed, Fri | 8:30 | Main Hall | Septermber through April |
| LINE DANCING (Beginner) | Thursday | 9:30 | Main Hall | September - June |
| LINE DANCING (Experienced) | Thursday | 10:30 | Main Hall | September - June |
| OLD-TIME DANCE | Saturday | 10:00 am | Main Hall | September - June |
| POOL - DROP-IN | Mon-Sat | 9:30-12:20 Mon-Sat, 12:30 - 3:30 Mon-Fri | Pool Room | year-round |
Activities List
Click a link below for more information on these activities:
Bingo : Pool : Music : Cards & Games Day
Ladies Keep-Fit : Co-Ed Fitness & Chair Fitness
Line Dancing : Indoor Walking
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 Paper Sales and Loonie Pot CLOSE at 12:50, and - BINGO play starts at 1:00
- We are under BCLC Provincial Gaming License for both Bingo and 50/50
- Maximum capacity is 198 when no restrictions exist.
- Volunteers provide ALL of the staffing for Bingo and we are always looking for new volunteers.
Pool
- The pool room is open daily in two sessions – from 10:00 to 12:30 and 12:30 – 3:00 Monday to Friday and 9:30 – 12;00 Saturdays if we are open.
- Three well-spaced, professional snooker 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 September through June:
- Saturday dances feature polkas, waltz, jive, two-step and similar dances. $ 3 per person.
- Wednesday afternoons, 1:00 – 3:00 we have open mic/jam sessions with drop-in guest musicians and vocalists.
- Open to the public within current health restrictions, as posted (if needed) on our Home page.
Fees for activities and events throughout the Centre are $3 for members, $5 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 (please arrive by 8:30 to be ready) 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 may be required depending on communicable disease status. If so they can only be removed if allowed by the leader.
- Sign in to the Centre at the front desk podium, change to indoor shoes if necessary, and go into the main hall. 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.
- Participants often stay for coffee after the session.
- 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 8:30 am to walk along the river, followed by coffee at Subway.
Fees for activities and events throughout the Centre are usually $3 for members, $5 for non-members, per session
Co-ed Cardio and Strength 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 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
- 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 & Tuesday Game Day
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.
Tuesday Game Day
Get together with friends or come alone to play Mexican Train dominoes, Euchre, or pretty much any game you fee like! Starting at 1:00 in the lounge/library.
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
Monday mornings at 10:00 in the main hall. We have two lanes available and we have the bowls.
Floor Shuffleboard is not currently active, but will start again if/when enough people are interested!