NELSON AND DISTRICT SENIORS COORDINATING SOCIETY has included the following information on our website for NELSON SENIORS CENTRE (a fun, social activity centre) as a courtesy and is not one of our programs.
Please note that the NELSON SENIORS CENTRE is located at 717 Vernon (building next to the Civic Theatre).
NELSON SENIORS CENTRE NEWS UPDATES
Our membership enjoys fun activities and is open to adults of all ages. Most of our activities are drop in (except Private Events or Sunday crib – which requires a partner) and cost $1 or $2 per time. Visit when you can. The Centre is our members’ living room away from home to meet and socialize with others and enjoy our many activities.
If you are interested in any of our activities, please drop in 15 minutes before the activity starts and one of our members will help you with information about it or you can send an email to nelsonseniorscentre@gmail.com for more specific information about a activity/activities. You are able to try out the activity/activities beforehand on a 3-visit trial before paying for a membership of $20 (Starting November 1, new membership payments will extend throughout 2025). Also, new members are able to join throughout the year.
Current fun activity calendar link shown below (click to open for a large view or to print):
NOVEMBER 2024
CANASTA!! We are wondering if you are interested in attending a Canasta activity? If we get enough participants, we could form a group activity. Contact us at nelsonseniorscentre@gmail.com. Possible dates would be every second Tuesday at 12:45 pm.
PUZZLES AND BOOKS!! Did you know? Members are able to take puzzles and books home at any time to enjoy.
SCRABBLE!! The Scrabble activity is still looking for new players – beginners and younger adults welcome. They meet Friday afternoon at 1:00. They hope to see you there!
EUCHRE AND CRIB!! Tuesday Euchre and Wednesday crib is drop in – you do not need a partner. Just arrive at 12:45 and start playing. Lots of fun! We can help you with your play if you are feeling a bit rusty!
DONATIONS!! During the Xmas season from our activity fees, we were able to donate $500 to Gift Bags for Seniors Who Live Alone initiative, which is part of Adopt a Senior Nelson; $750 to Our Daily Bread hot lunch program; and $1,500 to the Nelson Food Cupboard food bank. Additionally, this year donations were given to the following: $1,000 to Kootenay Emergency Response Physicians Association (KERPA); $400 to Nelson Stroke Recovery for their art therapy program; and $500 towards expenses for 3 of our members to attend the 2024 55+ BC Games.
NELSON SENIORS CENTRE
The Nelson Seniors Centre is conveniently located at 717 Vernon Street (building next to the Civic Theatre). The Centre is the hub for Seniors 50+ and adults of all ages for the City of Nelson but also for outlying districts. Two of our volunteer Board members are from 6 mile and Ymir. Our vision for all members is to promote companionship in an inclusive, caring, supportive, and safe environment.
Our 2024 active membership is 275 with one Life Member, which has now exceeded our 2023 total members of 250. We take new memberships throughout the year.
ACTIVITY CALENDAR
Current fun activity calendar link shown below (click to open for a large view or to print):
NOVEMBER 2024
ACTIVITY SUMMARY
BOOK CLUB – Every 3rd Wed.10:00; BRIDGE – Mon/Thurs.12:45; CHAIR YOGA – Tues/Fri.10:30; CHESS – Sat.9:00; CRIB – Sun.(Partner needed)12:30 and Wed.(No Partner needed)12:45; EUCHRE –Tues.(No Partner needed) 12:45; FREE DANCE – Mon.11:00; HOOKERS/MAKERS – Every 1st, 3rd & 5th Thurs.1:00; KNITTERS – Sat.9:00; SCRABBLE – Fri.1:00; SNOOKER – Tues./Wed.1:00; TAI CHI – Tues/Fri.9:00
If you have any questions or wish to see further activities added, please send an email to: nelsonseniorscentre@gmail.com
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SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES AT OUR CENTRE (see our current calendar above for more activities)
SCRABBLE Fridays, 1:00-3:00
Scrabble is so much fun! All ages are welcome. We hope to see you there!
CHESS Saturdays, 9:00-2:00
Our chess club is signing up many new members. Parents with children are welcome. More information at kootenaychess@gmail.com
EUCHRE (NO PARTNER NEEDED) Tuesdays, 12:45-3:00 pm
Euchre is offered for all players and learners (younger adults welcome) at our Centre. We will teach you to play.
CRIB (NO PARTNER NEEDED) Wednesdays, 12:45-3:00 pm
Our Wednesday Crib sessions at our Centre are certainly fun! Even if you are a bit rusty, we help you along (younger adults welcome).
If you have any questions about the above activities, please send an email to: nelsonseniorscentre@gmail.com
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OUR CENTRE
IMPORTANT: Only come to our Centre if you are symptom-free of COVID, flu, fever, or cold. Please sanitize your hands at the doorway. Wearing a mask is optional and at your discretion.
ABOUT US
The Nelson Seniors Centre at 717 Vernon St. is situated to the left of the Civic Theatre and is a building owned by the City of Nelson and generously loaned to us as the Nelson Seniors Centre Society. It is operated solely by volunteers of the Seniors Centre’s Board of Directors and Leaders of activities and is classified as a Community Service Society. The Centre is wheelchair accessible with a wheelchair-accessible washroom. We are always on the lookout for more volunteers and fresh ideas for activities. If you are willing to help or offer suggestions to make our Centre better, please contact nelsonseniorscentre@gmail.com.
MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVITY INFORMATION
An all-activity membership can be purchased for $20 a calendar year with new members accepted throughout the year. Even though only Seniors 50+ are eligible to vote at general meetings, younger adults, who are interested in a specific activity, are welcome to become members. A three-visit trial period is available to try out some activities before becoming a member. Most of our activities are drop-in with a $1 or $2 activity fee and some activities provide refreshments.
Your all-activity membership gives you access to crib, bridge, euchre, chess, Scrabble, Tai Chi, chair yoga, free dance, snooker, knitting, Hookers & Makers (rug hooking, crocheting, stitching, etc.), and book club. (See photos of some activities below) Books and jigsaw puzzles are available to take home from our lending areas.
Please send an email to nelsonseniorscentre@gmail.com with your activity/activities selected in which you are interested or questions, so we can forward this to the Leader of the specific activity before you arrive. Alternatively, you can arrive 15 minutes early for an activity and a member will help you join in. Our Wednesday 12:45 pm crib activity is drop-in, so you do not need a partner – just show up and start playing. Our Sunday 12:30 pm crib activity requires a partner. We can give you a contact or put you on a list, if in the future someone else is looking for a permanent partner or even a spare.
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ACTIVITY PICTURES & INFORMATION
CHESS
More information available from kootenaychess@gmail.com (parents with children welcome)
Below is an article in the Nelson Star about the Chess Club in the Seniors Centre.
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TAI CHI
Tai Chi is accepting a limited number of members at this time until we run out of room again.
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CHAIR YOGA
See our Chair Yoga in action! 
This member activity starts at 10:30 and ends at 11:45 on Tuesdays and Fridays. Come early to pick your chair.
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SNOOKER
Our members enjoy a rousing game of snooker which has scheduled day and night times.
Contact nelsonseniorscentre@gmail.com to find out the times available.
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