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:​

• November 14, 2019: Java Jive, 1999, 39 mins. Coffee is a stimulant, ritual and big business.  The Fruit Hunters - The Evolution of Desire, 2013. 45 mins. Narrated by David Suzuki
• December 12, 2019: Accident by Design - Creating and Discovering Beauty, 1998, 51 mins. Images bridge the arts and science.  Infusion, 2010. 18 mins. A playful look at the tradition in Acadia of a cup of tea.  Figgy Duff Christmas, 1978, 10 mins. Animation.
• January 16, 2020.  Titles to be announced.

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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