For Adults of all Ages
“The older I get, the better I used to be.” – Lee Trevino
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: 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.
We’re looking forward to our February 22 lunch at the time of writing. One of our Tai-Chi participants is bringing 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. I’m sure we’ll enjoy them so much we’ll want to see them again at this summer’s Water Valley Celtic Festival.
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-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 on 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.
Day Trips: Forty-seven of us jumped on a Sunshine Coach in January to take in Banff SnowDays. We enjoyed wandering the town to find snow sculptures. Some of us had the time and inclination to visit one of Banff’s many museums, while others enjoyed the shops and restaurants. We are planning an outing to visit the new northern Calgary Food Bank in March. Also being considered are theatre outings to Stage West, Jubilations, and/or Rosebud, and a visit to Fairville Hutterite Colony later in the year when fresh vegetables are ready to be bought. Which of these we go to will depend on what interests the group.
Our day trips sell out quickly, often before the Pulse 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.
