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

Watch free National Film Board documentaries at 10:30 a.m. at Bonnie Doon Hall, followed by a light lunch at 11:45 a.m. for $2 per person.

All seniors are welcome. Bonnie Doon Hall, located at 9240-93 Street, is wheel-chair accessible. Please phone 780-469-1179 for more information. 

Upcoming dates for 2018:
  • Thursday June 14 at 10:30 a.m.  We will be showing Stratford Adventure (1954) 39 minutes. Re-live history to find out how Canada's famous Stratford Theatre was created, and Teach me to Dance (1978) 28 minutes. Directed by well-known Alberta movie director Anne Wheeler, this screenplay shows how conflict between English and Ukrainian immigrant families is overcome when two girls become friends.
  • ​Thurday July 12 at 10:30 a.m.  Documentary titles are to be determined.  Seniors are welcome to bring their grandchildren for family-friendly selections from the National Film Board of Canada. 
  • August 2 at 10:30 a.m.  Documentary titles are to be determined.  Seniors are welcome to bring their grandchildren for family-friendly selections from the National Film Board of Canada. 

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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