development

Social Recreation
older adults
Duplicate Bridge
Come out and join our friendly group of Duplicate
bridge players. Drop-in $2 per session.
Tu
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Jan 05-Mar 29 $1.90/13 sess #35606
F
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Jan 08-Mar 18 $1.90/11 sess #35607
Fun Scrabblers
Come and join the Fun Scrabblers. A great
learning experience. Learn different and
new words. A gentle and relaxing way to
spend your afternoon. Nibble on a snack,
sip a hot drink and meet new friends. Space
is limited. Please pre-register.
Th
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Jan 07-Mar 31 FREE #35665
Honoring Anton’s Coffee Break
Join us every Wednesday in Maddie’s
Lounge to share a chat over a cup of tea or
coffee. Enjoy meeting new friends.
W
12:45 PM-2:00 PM
Jan 06-Mar 30 FREE #35666
Support Groups
Kits MS Self Help Group
For individuals diagnosed with MS. Join
this informal group in sharing & caring. For
further information, please contact Wendy
St Marie at 736-1240.
Instructor: TBA Instructor
F
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Jan 01-Apr 08 FREE #35629
Alzheimer’s Support Group
We offer support and information to people
experiencing memory problems and/or diagnosed
dementia. Phone 604-675-5153
for more info and to register. 1st and 3rd
Tuesday of each month.
Instructor: Alzheimer Society
Tu
1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Jan 05-Apr 05 FREE #35628
Great Books Discussion Group
Enjoyable, rewarding discussions on a
wide range of topics using recent and historical
short stories, essays and other literary
materials. Focus on one short selection
weekly, chosen from volumes produced by
experts at the Great Books Foundation.
These books ($35-$45 each) generally provide
material for 4-5 months.
Instructor: TBA Instructor
Tu
2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Jan 05-Mar 22 $9.33/12 sess #35670
Kitislano Walkers
This Volunteer organized walking group
meets every Tuesday at 9:30am. Copies of
the walk schedule are available at the front
desk. This group operates independently
from Kitsilano Community Centre.
Tu
9:30 AM-2:00 PM
Jan 05-Mar 29 FREE #35667
Kitsilano Book Club
Participate in lively discussions in a friendly
and informal atmosphere. Limited to 16.
Please pre-register. We meet on the second
Wednesday of each month in Maddie’s
Lounge at 3pm. Books selected are from
the Vancouver Public Library Book club
sets when they become available.
W
3:00 PM-4:30 PM
Jan 13-Mar 09 FREE #35668
Mah Jong
Come and play this popular Chinese game.
The group welcomes somewhat experienced
players. No instruction given. Please
pre-register. No class Feb 8.
M
12:00 PM-3:00 PM
Jan 04-Mar 21 FREE #35669
To register: KITSCC.COM or call 604-257-6976
Out Trips
Bus Company:
Enjoy the Life Experience
Shangri-La Afternoon Tea +
West Coast Express
Experience a feast for the senses with an exceptional
afternoon tea lunch at the Five Diamond Shangri-La
Hotel, an ancient tea making demonstration and a ride
on the West Coast Express. Afternoon tea is set in the
elegant ambience of the Shangri-La’s Xi Shi Lounge
served on the famous Blue Willow china complete with
classical piano music. Following lunch visit The Chinese
Tea Shop in the heart of Chinatown where Daniel Lui
demonstrates the Gong Fu Cha method of Chinese tea
making. Recently seen on PBS, Daniel uses genuine
Yixing tea pots, provides traditional explanations and
tea tastings. Finish the day on the West Coast Express,
a scenic commuter train departing from Vancouver’s
Waterfront Station that travels along the waterfront by
Burrard Inlet to Port Moody and ends in Mission City
where a warm bus awaits. Activity Level: Easy. Shangri-La
Afternoon Tea Lunch. The Chinese Tea Shop
demonstration/tasting. Chinatown free time. West
Coast Express ticket
Instructor: Enjoy Tour And Travel
Th
10:15 AM-6:45 PM
Jan 28 $123.86/1 sess #35662
Victorian Castle Tour
Victoria’s most Iconic Castles dating back to 1906 are
designated National Historic Sites of Canada. Visit
Hatley Castle, Craigdarroch Castle and the Parliament
Buildings for lunch at the Legislative Dining Room and
a docent led tour of it’s history, architecture and politics.
Hatley Castle Museum houses artifacts and exhibits
that tell the story of the site from the days when the
property was a Coastal Salish Indian burial site to the
present time. Craigdarroch Castle is a historic, Victorian-era
Scottish Baronial mansion. The “bonanza castle”
was designated a National Historic Site of Canada due
to its landmark status in Victoria. Please Note: Additional
$16 ferry fee applies to those under the age of 65
and to non BC residents. Activity Level: Easy. All Ferry
fee. Legislative Dining Room Lunch. Parliament Buildings
Tour. Hatley Castle Museum. Craigdarroch Castle
admission. Relief driver
Instructor: Enjoy Tour And Travel
W
7:30 AM-7:15 PM
Feb 10- $133.38/1 sess #35663
Mystery Tour
This fun and entertaining magical mystery tour takes
you to unknown destinations filled with clues, prizes,
and props! Entertaining activities, attractions, afternoon
mystery stops and a great lunch included. Use the clues
correctly and win a variety of prizes including a free Enjoy
Tours Day Trip! Activity Level: Easy. Mystery attractions.
Lunch. Mystery stops.Prizes
Instructor: Enjoy Tour And Travel
M
8:15 AM-4:45 PM
Mar 28 $95.29/1 sess #35664
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