91原创 Township is encouraging local seniors to get moving during Seniors Week 2025.
The bulk of its special events during the annual week are fitness related.
"From June 2 to 8, we are celebrating the great contributions seniors make to our community with free and low-cost activities," the Township announced.
Registration is required for some activities and is recommended to secure a spot. If an activity is not at full capacity, drop-in admissions will be accepted. The events are happening at the Township recreation centres: W.C. Blair, Walnut Grove, Aldergrove, and George Preston.
Monday, June 2 activities include fitness circuit (W.C. Blair), swimming (Walnut Grove), visits with the BC and Alberta Guide Dogs (W.C. Blair), and a tech help session (Walnut Grove).
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, there's a Seniors' Social in the Murrayville Community Hall. Connect with others in the community and enjoy live entertainment and light refreshments, at no charge. While the event is free admission, registration is required. People can call 604-532-3531. Township staff will call back within five business days to confirm reservation. Or . If online registration shows as full, people should pick the waitlist option. If a spot becomes available, those on the list will be notified using the phone number on file in their registration accounts.
Tuesday's list of events also includes chair fitness (Aldergrove), and tech help for seniors (Walnut Grove).
The Wednesday schedule has yoga (W.C. Blair) and a fitness circuit session (Walnut Grove) as well as another opportunity for seniors to receive help with their technology (Walnut Grove), and a volunteer information session on opportunities with the Township (W.C. Blair). There's an event called seniors water walking in the river which takes place in Aldergrove and learn to play pickleball (Walnut Grove).
Thursday's schedule includes a fitness circuit session and yoga (both in Aldergrove), as well as Treats and Bingo Sheets (bingo and socializing) at the George Preston. Also on June 5 is Zumba Gold (Walnut Grove), and tech help sessions (W.C. Blair and Walnut Grove).
Friday's activities include chair fitness (W.C. Blair and Walnut Grove), seniors tech help (Walnut Grove), another Treats and Bingo Sheets session (Aldergrove).
There's a painting workshop Saturday, June 7, when participants will create art, and a yoga session Sunday, June 8. Both are at the Walnut Grove Community Centre.
The Aldergrove Community Centre is at 27032 Fraser Hwy. The George Preston Recreation Centre address is 20699 42 Ave. The W.C. Blair Recreation Centre is at 22200 Fraser Hwy. The Walnut Grove Community Centre location is 8889 Walnut Grove Dr.