The RA’s 50 Plus Club offer a wide variety of activities to keep both mind and body active. The programs offer activities and socials year-round.
Membership is open to all RA members over 50 years of age.
| Season: year-round |
| Fee: |
$ 45 RA member |
Year-Round ACTIVITY GROUPS
Activity groups are organized and run by members. 50 Plus Club members are welcome to join any activity group at any time without registering. Non-members are welcome to attend any activity twice before joining the 50 Plus Club. Additional fees are indicated where applicable. Please note that weekly attendance is not required. RA membership and Fifty Plus Club membership is required to attend activities on a regular basis.
Open House Week - September 14 to 18, 2009
Drop in at any of our activities at no charge (some exceptions may apply).
Call Pat Coyne at 613-736-6206 for details.
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Badminton
You haven’t played for many years? Try it again and learn to play with the Seniors! You’ll be surprised how quickly you get back into it, and play at a level that you will enjoy. Racquets and shuttlecocks are available. No additional fees.
| Season: Sept. 16 to May 19 |
| Wednesdays |
1:10 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Bowling
Ten lanes are available for fifty plus league play. A daily fee of $8 is collected from each bowler. If you wish to join the bowling activity call Rita St-Joh at 613-489-3530.
New bowlers are welcome.
| Season: September to April |
| Leagues |
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| Monday |
1:00 to 3:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday |
10:00 a.m. to 12 noon |
| Friday |
1:00 to 3:30 p.m. |
Bridge – Progressive/Contract
A group of Fifty Plus Club members gather weekly - Join in the fun! Table fees are 25¢. New members are welcome.
| Season: year-round |
| Fridays |
12:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. |
Cribbage
A group of Fifty Plus Club members gather weekly - Join in the fun!
All supplies provided.
| Season: year-round |
| Tuesdays |
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Dancing
Instruction is offered twice weekly in line dancing. This program endeavours to offer practice twice weekly but this depends on the availability of volunteers to supply music and to lead the dancing. There is a minimal charge of $.50 per day.
| Season: year-round |
| Line Dancing |
Mondays & Fridays |
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m or
1:00 p.m -1:45 p.m.
depending on room location |
| Ballroom Dancing |
Mondays & Fridays |
1:30 or 1:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m |
Skating
The arena is reserved for the Fifty Plus skating group and their guests. Registration in this group is accepted at the Member and Guest Services Desk as of Sept. 1. The fee is $40/season for members of the Fifty Plus Club.
| Season: |
Sept. 8 to Dec. 10 and Jan. 5 to Apr. 15 |
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Tuesdays & Thursdays |
10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. |
| Fee: |
$40 Fifty Plus member / season |
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$2 guest fee |
Visual Arts
Drawing, Oil & Acrylic Painting and Watercolour classes are offered to Fifty Plus Club members at a reduced rate. Click here for details.
Strong Bones
This is a muscle conditioning class that has an osteoporosis educational component. You will learn how to do light strength training and endurance exercises that will improve your overall fitness. Discover the keys to safe stretching and stabilization. This class is designed for small groups and will allow you to move at your own pace.
Offered to Fifty Plus Club members at a reduced rate. Click here for details.
50 Plus Muscle and Movement
Experience the benefits of low impact aerobic fitness and strength training with one of our experienced instructors to guide you. Learn how to use exercise bands and tubes, light dumbbells and balls. This class will include a stretching segment at the end, it is designed to keep you fit and having fun.
Offered to Fifty Plus Club members at a reduced rate. Click here for details.
Christmas Party
A popular event is the Christmas Party on Dec. 9, 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.
This includes a turkey dinner, door prizes, dancing and card games. Tickets go on sale on
November 13 at the RA’s East Reception Desk. This party is open to Fifty Plus Club members only. |
HOW TO REGISTER
Click here for registration information. For clarification on registration procedures, please contact Member & Guest Services Staff at 613.733.5100.
For further information, contact Pat Coyne at 613-736-6206 or e-mail at pcoyne@racentre.com (please include phone number). Please call Members Services at 613.733.5100 for registration information.
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