Programs & Events for Seniors

In addition to the events and programs for all community members, like T'ia Chi Chih and Yoga, Bonnie Doon has some activities that are organized by and for seniors in our community. If you're a Bonnie Doon senior or you know someone that is be sure to check out the upcoming events and activities below.

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Films & Lunch

​NOTE - All Bonnie Doon Community League Programming is cancelled until further notice.

​The National Film Board monthly events for seniors are held at Bonnie Doon Hall.  Screenings (no charge) start at 10:30 a.m. followed by a light lunch ($2 per person) at 11:45 a.m.
 
Upcoming films include:​​

• January 16, 2020.  Blake, The Hobo of the Skies, 1969, 18 mins. 
  Big and The Blues, 1980, 26 mins. Snowbirds, 1982, 14 mins.  Sleeping Beauty, 2007, 9 mins.
• February 13, 2020. The Mystery of Mazo de la Roche, 2011, 52 mins. A literary Giant. Great Collection from the Montreal Botanical Garden, 1986, 11 mins. Owl and the Raven, 1973, 6 mins, animation. 
• March 26, 2020. Luben and Elana, 2019, 75 mins.  A timely immigration story. Louise's Piano, 2019, 6 mins, animation.
• April 23, 2020. Still Waters - Poetry of P.K. Page, 1990, 28 mins. Canadian Painter and writer. Way of the Hunter, 2018, 16 mins. Holy Angels, 2017, 14 mins. A truth and reconciliation story, Fort Chipewyan, AB.
• May 21, 2020. I Don't Have To Work That Big, 1973, 29 mins. Joe Fafard. The Barrens Quest, 1997, 44 mins. Bead Game, 1977, 5 mins. 
• June 18, 2020. The Gift, 1998, 44 mins, The importance of corn in the Americas.  Mystery in the Kitchen, 1958, 23 mins. Zea, 1981, 5 mins. 

Bonnie Doon Hall is wheelchair accessible. All seniors are welcome from any community.  For more information, please call ​780-469-1179.  

Seniors Activities In The Area

Edmonton Public Library Idylwylde (Bonnie Doon) Branch has programming for seniors on Tuesday mornings from 10.30am.  Located at the north end of Bonnie Doon mall at 8310-88 Avenue. 
Information is here on their programming. 

South East Edmonton Seniors Association (SEESA) Activity Centre is located nearby at 9350-82 Street.  Their mission is: "SEESA provides programs and services that will help seniors maintain and enhance their quality of life".   They offer everything from mens yoga to floor bowling, table tennis to cribbage. Or simply drop by for lunch or a coffee in the cafeteria.  More info here: www.seesa.ca ​

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Annual History Tea

Bonnie Doon's Annual History Tea took place March 18, 2018.  Please see our article here, which includes photos from this well-attended event. 

Railway Historian Colin Hatcher gave a presentation on Bonnie Doon's Historic Streetcar, which began operation in 1912.  Colin's has kindly shared the manuscript from his presentation with us and you can read it here.  

A map of how Bonnie Doon looked in the 1950's was shared with attendees of the History Tea.  You can read more about the map here.  

For more information contact Dolores at history@bonniedoon.ca

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