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

​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:

• March 28th, 2019: Bloomsday, 2005, 47 mins.  An Ireland/ Newfoundland connection. Seurat, The Realm of Light, 1992, 23mins.  French artist extraordinaire and father of Pointillism.  Kurelek, 1967, 10 mins. Canadian self- taught artist who has lived in Alberta.   
• April 25th, 2019: Hold the Ketchup, 1977, 20 mins.  Funny, mouth-watering and visually pleasing as it takes us to specialty food shops.  Champions of the Wild: Polar Bears, 1998, 25 mins.
  Shopclass, 2018, 8 mins.  Animation. Town Mouse and Country Mouse, 1980, 6 mins.  Animation.
• May 23, 2019: Story of Coast Salish Knitters, 2000, 52 mins.  Mountain Playgrounds, 1961, 9 mins. Summer Skiing. Garibaldi Park.  A Special Place, no year, 13 mins. Canadian park workers and parks.
• June 20, 2019: Earth to Mouth, 2002, 41 mins. A Chinese immigrant’s family garden. The Sami, Four Land, One People, 1978, 24 mins. Culture and traditions. Pukaskwa National Park, 1983, 17 mins.  

Children are welcome to attend with grandparents or senior neighbours – July & August

• July 18, 2019: My Brand New Life-A Feast for One’s Eyes, 2004, 24 mins.  From Book to Film: Animated Classics by Sheldon Cohen, 2005, 60 mins.  
• August 15, 2019:  Feline Fantasies, 1995, 29 mins.  Animation.     Champion of the Wild: Giant Sea Turtles, 1999, 24 mins.  Monsieur Pointu, 1975, 12 mins.  Animation.  Wolf Pack, 1974, 20 mins.  Filmed in caribou country by Bill Mason.

Bonnie Doon Hall is wheelchair accessible. All seniors are welcome from any community.  For more information, please contact Margaret at
​780-982-8735 or visit bonniedoon.ca/programs-for-seniors 

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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