Seniors Activities

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.

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:

October: Everybody's Children (2008). We follow two youth who arrive in Canada from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sierra Leone at the ages of 16 and 17. They make their way using their own ingenuity and with help from Canadians who give them guidance and a sense of community.
November: The Forests and Vladimir Krajina (1978). In the 1970s a botanist and teacher called for the creation of ecological reserves in British Columbia.
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

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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