Campbell River Seniors Centre Society
What is a Seniors’ Centre?
The Campbell River Seniors Centre is a multicultural, proactive resource centre that can address seniors’ issues and concerns in order to meet the social, recreational, nutritional, and informational needs of its members. It provides a location where seniors can gather at a time and place of their choosing.
Mission Statement
To make a positive difference in the lives of the senior citizens of Campbell River and area by providing a facility in which they can socialize daily on a self-governing basis
Our Goals
- To operate and maintain a safe, welcoming, and attractive multipurpose facility
- To build a sense of ownership whereby members and volunteers share responsibility for the life of the Centre and for each other’s welfare
- To enable personal fulfillment through meaningful volunteer opportunities
- To provide high quality nutritious food at the lowest possible cost
- To provide programs which address wellness, recreational, educational and social needs
- To play a leading role in providing information and referral services
- To explore new initiatives to serve our members
- To network and develop partnership possibilities with other seniors’ organizations
Membership
Membership is open to individuals who are 55 years or older and to their spouses regardless of age.
Membership for 1 year is $15 unless one joins between July 1 and November 30 then the membership is 1/2 price.
Members must be in possession of a membership card to participate in all activities.
*Click on Resources to download a copy of the Membership application form
Leisure & Social Activities
Activities include: Billiards; Bingo; Bowling; Crafts; Dancing & Line Dancing; Games & Card Games (e.g., Mahjong; Mexican Training; Bridge; Cribbage; Euchre); Painting/Drawing; Parties; Quilting; Tours; Walking; Yoga
Information sessions on Computers and Advanced Care Planning are offered. Please check out our calendar, located on our website, for a list of activities/programs and the days that they are offered.
Volunteering
If you are interested in volunteering in the: Office; Kitchen Prep; Fundraising; Phoning; Library; Special Events, please let us know.
Address / Contact Info
Box 370, 1434 Ironwood Road
Campbell River, B.C. V9W 5T5
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Service Details
| Regional Centres Served | Campbell River |
|---|---|
| Age ranges served | senior 55+ |
| Languages spoken | English |
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This program was last updated on: 14 Feb 2023.
