“Everything slows down with age; except the time it takes cake and ice cream to reach your hips.” – John Wagner
Adults of all ages are welcome to participate in our activities, except for the monthly lunches, which are open to those aged 60 and over. Most events are held during the day, Monday to Friday, with the odd exception, but if something piques your interest and you’re available, please contact us for more information.
Monthly Lunches: We had a fantastic lunch in February, starting with a delicious Greek feast from Calypso’s Taverna. Things just got better though when the Balzac Kitchen Party String Band took the stage after lunch. One of our Tai Chi participants brought his musical friends to entertain us with a mix of Celtic and Canadian folk music. They play fiddle, banjo, guitar, Irish penny whistle, accordion, and upright bass. Instead of charging a fee to perform, the band asked that MPCA make a donation to The Salvation Army Community Services (Calgary).
Our free seniors’ lunches are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except December) at 11:30 am in the Upper Hall. Lunches are open to all MPCA members aged 60 and over who have registered in advance. An RSVP is required to allow us to order the correct amount of food. We usually have something happening after lunch – a speaker, movie, games, or live entertainment. Many thanks to MPCA for making our lunches possible.
If you are age 60 or over, or if you know of someone who is, please get in touch with Linda at 403-289-8390 or [email protected] to be added to our lunch invitation list.
Exercise Class: People of all ages are welcome to join our exercise class. We enjoy moderate to high-intensity exercise sessions designed to improve aerobic fitness, balance, strength, and flexibility – how energetic you are is up to you. Options are given to accommodate all fitness levels, and any physical concerns participants have. You can sign up for one or more classes per week or come on a drop-in basis. The cost is only $7 per class when you sign up for the remaining classes in the session or $12 per class drop-in. Thank you to MPCA for subsidizing our classes.
Most participants have opted to join the class via Zoom at home, but we do offer classes at the community hall on Mondays, with the instructor there. In May and June, we expect to offer both Monday and Wednesday classes at the hall, as well as on Zoom. Classes are held Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10:15 to 11:00 am and Fridays from 9:30 to 10:15 am. Contact Linda at [email protected] or 403-289-8390 for more information.
Tai Chi: Classes are held twice a week on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:00 until 10:00 am in the Upper Hall. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age. Tai Chi is a great way to improve your balance, flexibility, memory, and concentration. Sign up for one or both classes each week, or come on a drop-in basis. The cost is just $3.50 per person per class if you sign up for all remaining classes in the session or $4.50 per class drop-in. Many thanks to MPCA for subsidizing the cost. Contact Linda at [email protected] or 403-289-8390 for more information. There has been more interest from beginners; we’re hoping more will try out a free class to help them decide to join the group on a regular basis.
Day Trips: At the time of writing, we’re looking forward to a trip to the Gasoline Alley Museum on March 14 to take in the We Were Here: Stories from Early Chinatown exhibit. Also planned are outings to Stage West on May 3 for the matinée performance of 9 to 5, The Musical and to Rosebud Theatre on June 29 for The Sound of Music.
Our day trips sell out quickly, often before the newsletter is delivered. If you’d like to receive email notifications of upcoming trips, contact Linda at [email protected] or 403-289-8390. People of all ages are welcome to join us.
