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 will be held on Thursdays October 18, November 15 and December 13.  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:

• November: The Forests and Vladimir Krajina (1978).  29 minutes.  A 1970's botanist and teacher calls for the creation of ecological reserves in B.C. Followed by Jack Rabbit (1979), the story of a 100-year old man who was a champion of cross-country skiing in Canada. 29 minutes.
• December: We will enjoy some short historical documentaries and Christmas at Moose Factory (1971). This animated production, written and directed by Alanis Obomsawin, is a girl's story about Christmas in Moose Factory located on the shore of James Bay.   

 
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 

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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 for the November sessions. 

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 doffee 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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