Please note that the Nelson Seniors Centre outlined below is a social activity Centre (located a few doors down the street from us at 717 Vernon (left side of the Civic Theatre) and is not associated with our Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society (Seniors Coordinating) at 719 Vernon, (at the right end of the old Civic Centre and up the stairs) but we have included the following information on our website for them as a courtesy.
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NEWS UPDATES
The Scrabble activity is still looking for new players – beginners and younger adults welcome. They meet Friday afternoon at 12:45. They hope to see you there!
NELSON SENIORS CENTRE
(a social activity Centre for Seniors 50+ and Younger Adults)
The Nelson Seniors Centre is conveniently located at 717 Vernon Street (left side of the Civic Theatre). The Centre is our members’ living room away from home to meet and socialize with others. Our vision for all members is to promote companionship in an inclusive, caring, supportive, and safe environment.
Our 2023 membership is 242 with one Life Member enjoying our activities.
ACTIVITY CALENDAR
FOR CHESS, SNOOKER, CRIB, BRIDGE, EUCHRE, SCRABBLE, BOOK CLUB, TAI CHI, CHAIR YOGA, KNITTERS, and HOOKERS & MAKERS (rug hooking, crocheting, stitching, etc.)
SEPTEMBER 2023
OCTOBER 2023
(Click on the calendars above to see all our activity days and times.)
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.12:45; HOOKERS/MAKERS – Every 1st & 3rd Thurs.1:00; KNITTERS – Sat.9:00; SCRABBLE – Fri. 12:45; SNOOKER – Wed.1:00-9:00 and Russian Billiards Tues.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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ACTIVITIES AT OUR CENTRE
SCRABBLE
Fridays, 12:45-4:00
Scrabble is our newest activity and it is so much fun! All ages are welcome. We hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, please send an email to: nelsonseniorscentre@gmail.com
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 FOR EVERYONE!
Tuesdays, 12:45-3:00 pm
We are now offering Euchre for all players and learners (younger adults welcome) at our Centre. We will teach you to play.
If you have any questions, please send an email to: nelsonseniorscentre@gmail.com
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, please send an email to: nelsonseniorscentre@gmail.com
RUSSIAN BILLIARDS
Tuesdays, 1:00-4:30
We are starting a new activity called Russian Billiards in our snooker room. This was popular with the Canadian military and we are trying to get some interest in this with the snooker crowd. All ages welcome. Please email nelsonseniorscentre@gmail.com if you would like to learn how to play.
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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. next to the Civic Theatre 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 Seniors 50+ membership can be purchased for $20 a calendar year with new members accepted throughout the year. Younger adults, who are interested in a specific activity, are welcome to apply for membership by sending an email to nelsonseniorscentre@gmail.com. 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 with some activities providing refreshments.
Your all-activity membership provides access to crib, bridge, euchre, chess, Scrabble, Tai Chi, chair yoga, snooker (regular, snooker-golf, Russian billiards), 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. Members can arrange to book our Centre for their private events. Please contact nelsonseniorscentre@gmail.com for further information on booking.
If you have any questions about a specific activity, contact nelsonseniorscentre@gmail.com and your email will be forwarded to the activity Leader for answers. Alternatively, you can arrive 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 a recent article in the Nelson Star about the Chess Club in the Seniors Centre.
Nelson’s weekly chess group meets to strategize and socialize
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TAI CHI
Our Tai Chi activity 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 12:00 noon 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. There is regular snooker, snooker-golf and our new activity Russian Billiards . Check out what it takes to become a member which is outlined above.
Contact nelsonseniorscentre@gmail.com to find out the times available.
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Please note: The Donate button at the top and the following generous donors are connected to the Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society and have no affiliation to the Nelson Seniors Centre Society.