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Delta Seniors Bus Program

WHAT IS THE DELTA SENIORS BUS PROGRAM? The Delta Seniors Bus program is a free transportation service for seniors 65+ living in Delta. The bus makes curbside stops to pick up and drop off seniors who have booked the service. It offers easy access to local medical services, recreation centres, shopping locations and other community amenities within Delta. Medical appointments receive priority booking. WHO CAN USE THE DELTA SENIORS BUS PROGRAM? The Delta Seniors Bus is an excellent service for seniors who live in isolation, or who rely on others for transportation. Seniors must be able to embark and disembark the bus independently. The bus has several seats and room for walkers, wheelchairs and scooters, and is equipped with an automatic lift. Registration is required prior to using the service. WHEN DOES THE SENIORS BUS OPERATE? Monday – Friday, 9am – 3:30pm

HOW DO I REGISTER OR BOOK THE BUS? Central Booking Line: Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm 604-597-4876

Rec 50+ In the Know

Delta partners with two seniors societies to provide quality recreation programming for people 50 years and older. Delta provides staff and facilities while programs and services are volunteer-driven by members.

The Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre is located in North Delta and McKee Seniors Recreation Centre is in Ladner.

Delta is closely connected to KinVillage, an independently operated facility in Tsawwassen.

50+ Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre

Welcome to Kennedy! We offer an enormous variety of recreational activities and events in the arts, sports, fitness, music, crafts, cards, and travel. Many of our programs are ongoing throughout the year and operate on a drop-in basis. If you are looking for more opportunities to meet new people or enjoy time with friends, consider purchasing a ticket to one of our monthly dinner and dances or exploring the lower mainland through one of our bus trips!

11760 88 Avenue North Delta, BC V4C 3C5 604-594-2717 Delta.ca/Kennedy Seniors Centre Coordinator: Jan Talaber: Kennedy@Delta.ca

Centre Hours of Operation: Mon, Wed, Thu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am-10pm Tue, Fri, Sat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am-4pm

Stop by our Customer Service Desk to purchase a membership, pick up a pass, or check out the latest newsletter. Annual Membership: $20 New members are always welcome! Kennedy Newsletter Available online . . . . Delta.ca/Kennedy

Café Eighty Ate Mon – Fri 9am-1:30pm Enjoy delicious entrees, hot lunch specials, hearty soups made from scratch, and daily fresh baked treats. And for your convenience, all food items are available for takeout. Everyone is welcome too! There are no membership or age requirements on the enjoyment of our café food!

Active Living. It's for Life!

Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre is a very friendly and dynamic centre serving individuals in our community 50 years and older. Discover a diverse range of fitness, wellness, educational and social opportunities all tailored to support healthy and active aging. Enjoy free seminars and workshops. Take in a yoga or Tai Chi class to regain balance in your life. Our fitness classes accommodate to a wide range of abilities, from Zumba Gold to Joint Works. Want to nurture your creative streak? Come check out the art and ceramics room for registered lessons or for quiet self-directed work opportunities.

Volunteers Are Gold Did you know that Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre is run entirely by volunteers? In 2019, volunteers donated 14,553 hours of their time to the operation of the centre! Without volunteers many program opportunities, hot lunches, fabulous social events and those warm smiles as you walk in the door would be missed! Come by the Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre any day of the week and see what our volunteers do to make every visit special. Consider getting involved! Members are always encouraged to volunteer, even the smallest offering of time will make a big difference. Ask at the Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre Customer Service Desk for more information on volunteering.

SPECIAL DATES We host amazing special events each month. There are teas, movie matinees, and jam sessions. Our dinner dances are top notch with beautifully prepared menus and excellent live bands. Check out all the details in our monthly newsletter.

SOCIALS & EVENTS Mark your calendars and join us for a variety of fun-filled events with music, great food and friends. At McKee Seniors Recreation Centre we host a number of Special Events throughout the year. Bring your friends and enjoy our upcoming events: Sa, Apr 25...................................Fashion Show & Tea F, May 22 .................................... Art Show Luncheon Sa,. May 23 ...............................................Eclectic Café F, Jun 5 ...........................Strawberry Tea honouring those that are 90+ Sa, Jun 13...........................................Ukulele Concert Details and pricing are available by calling the Mckee Seniors Society at 604-946-1411. EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS We offer a variety of FREE workshops to give residents information on supporting health and wellbeing. Our workshops provide usable information and offer some practical suggestions to empower seniors to enjoy an active, sociable lifestyle. Pre-registration is recommended. For dates and details, contact McKee Seniors Recreation Centre.

VOLUNTEERS McKee Seniors Recreation Centre is built on the foundation of VOLUNTEERS! Did you know that McKee has dedicated teams of volunteers from the Board of Directors; Special Event volunteers; Customer Service and volunteers in our Café; Club Conveners and local shoppers! If you want to check out opportunities to volunteer, drop-in or call McKee and inquire at the customer service desk. We will help to find you a team to volunteer on that matches your skills and abilities. Volunteers keep the culture and atmosphere at McKee young and vibrant for our 50+ programs and activities offered. Come join us!

See what’s happening each month at McKee in our monthly KeeNotes newsletter! Available at the recreation centre or online at Delta.ca/McKee.

50+ McKee Seniors Recreation Centre Welcome to McKee! McKee Seniors Recreation Centre is a perfect place to have fun, relax and make new friends. We have a number of activities for you to enjoy ranging from yoga and fitness to line dance and computer classes. If your interest is more creative, then try one of our art classes or learn something new at one of our onsite workshops. Whatever your interests, we have something for you; you are bound to find something to suit you at McKee. There will also be a number of extra activities the week of June 1-5 to celebrate Seniors Week. McKee Seniors Recreation Centre offers a café that is open Mon-Fri. with daily specials. There are plenty of culinary creations from homemade scones, soups, meals and more. McKee is proud to have a culturally diverse membership that is both welcoming and inclusive. 5155 47 Avenue Delta, BC V4K 0A2 604-946-1411 Delta.ca/McKee mckeecentre@dccnet.com

Senior Centre Coordinator: Liz Gibson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McKee@delta.ca Customer Service Hours: Monday-Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am-4pm Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30am-12:30pm Annual membership: $30 New members are always welcome!

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Visit Kee Café For Some Home Cooking

Chef James provides delicious, freshly prepared scones, soups, sandwiches, drinks and more throughout the week. The Kee Cafe offers daily homemade specials, with the option to dine in or take away. Stop by and try some of his delicious creations. Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm.

50+ KinVillage Community Centre

5430 10 Avenue Delta, BC V4M 3X8 604-943-0225 kinvillage.org info@kinvillage.org Manager, Community Centre and Volunteer Engagement: Jen Kormendy Contact: 604-943-0155 ext 262 or jkormendy@kinvillage.org Facility Hours M–F. . . . . . . . . . . 8am-4pm, closed on holidays Reception Hours: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am-2:30pm Annual membership: $30 Boutique Hours M–F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am-2:30pm Buenos Dias Café Hours M–F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30am-2pm

Café open for breakfast and lunch. Always Fresh. Always Tasty.

Unique Boutique Quality Women’s Clothing at Bargain Prices!

Hours: M–F . . . . . . . . . . 10am-2:30pm

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . . . . . . . . . . Free Movies Wednesdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bingo Sa, Feb 22. . . . . . . . Latin Rhythms Dance Party with FREE Salsa Lesson Th, Feb. 27. . . . . . . . . . . . Elder Storytelling with FREE lunch F, Mar 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE Tax Talk Sa, Mar 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shari's Social Dance Sa, Mar 14. . . . . . . Bonnie Kilroe’s DIVAS Show Tu, Mar 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE Presentation: Using a Walker Tu, Mar 24. . . . . . . . . . . An Afternoon of Opera Fr, Mar 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Happy Hour with FREE Live Entertainment Sa, Mar 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delta Concert Band M, Mar 30. . . . . . . . . . Luncheon with Brian Zalo entertaining Tu, Mar 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE Presentation Getting to Know Dementia Sa, Apr 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shari’s Social Dance Sa, Apr 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quiz Night F, May 1 . . Introduction to Parkinson's Disease Sa, May 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shari’s Social Dance F, May 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mother’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show Tu, May 12. . . . . . . . FREE ElderCollege Singers Sa, May 23. . . . . . . . Halifax Wharf Rats Concert F, May 29 . . . . . . . . Happy Hour with FREE Live Entertainment M-F, June 1-5. . . . . .FREE Seniors’ Week Events

ABOUT KINVILLAGE In addition to the fun and informative fitness, art, and social programs offered in the Community Centre, KinVillage provides a wide range of housing, health services, and wellness programs for the 50+ community. WHAT’S HAPPENING AT KINVILLAGE Have you ever wanted to try a fitness class, ballroom or line dancing, watercolour painting, or ukulele? Come learn a new skill or sharpen an old one. You’ll have a great time while improving your physical and mental well-being!

KINVILLAGE FITNESS PUNCH PASS! Save money with the 10 or 21 punch pass cards! Enquire at reception.

Delta’s Seniors Support Coordinator

Delta’s Senior Support Coordinator helps connect people 50+ to services and resources in the larger community, including:

• Wellness • Housing options • Healthcare • Government services and benefits • Family and caregiver support

Office Hours

Tuesdays 8:30am-4pm Wednesdays 8:30am-4pm Thursdays 8:30am-4pm Book an Appointment Phone: 604-787-1242 Email: EBusich-Veloso@delta.ca