Seniors Week Activities
Explore activities like history tours, art workshops, garden walks and more!
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Tickets & pricing
Free & up to $5.50
Seniors Week: join in the celebration!
Some activities require registration while others are drop-in.
New this year
‘Try It’ 55+ Sports and Games Passport
Have you ever wanted to try a sport? Join one or more of the free ‘Try It’ Sports. It's your passport to trying a new activity!
Passport contest
Get a passport at your first ‘Try It’ activity, bring it to all activities for stamps, and earn entries to win an annual recreation pass.
How it works
To participate, register for one or more of the 'Try It' activities. You will receive a passport at the location of your first attended activity. Remember to bring your passport to the activities you've registered for.
At the end of the activity, the activity leader will stamp your passport. Each stamp on the passport earns you an entry into the draw. The more stamps you collect, the better your chance of winning the prize. You can find a complete list of terms and conditions on the event page.
Note: Try It activities with an asterisk * are eligible for passport contest.
June 1
Forum 55+ Health and Wellness
9:30am-2:30pm at Fleetwood Community Centre
Learn about the new dental care plan, medical equipment and caregiver tax credits, virtual health, primary care network, fall prevention, mental health program and resources, City of Surrey’s Emergency Alertable and much more!
Explore information booths, enjoy door prizes, complimentary welcome refreshments, and lunch. Participate in ‘Try It’ Sports, WALKit sampler activities and a ‘pop up’ Storywalk®.
Darts Hill Garden Park: Public Garden Stroll
10:00am-4:00pm at Darts Hill Garden Park
Darts Hill Garden Park is a feature garden in South Surrey with many species of plants from all over the world. Francisca and Edwin Darts gifted the garden to the residents of Surrey in 1994. They wanted to ensure everyone could enjoy their garden and learn more about plants in Surrey.
Entry is free or by donation.
The Glades Woodland Garden: Public Opening & Music in the Garden
10:00am-4:00pm at The Glades Woodland Garden
The Glades Woodland Garden is a feature garden in South Surrey with many rare plants, including over 3500 mature rhododendrons, azaleas, and companion plants. Some of the rhododendrons are more than 6 metres (20 feet) tall and are ablaze in colour in the spring. The garden also contains a superb collection of fine trees, many of which are now designated as heritage.
Purchase tickets online.
June 2
Darts Hill Garden Park: Public Garden Stroll
10:00am-4:00pm at Darts Hill Garden Park
Darts Hill Garden Park is a feature garden in South Surrey with many species of plants from all over the world. Francisca and Edwin Darts gifted the garden to the residents of Surrey in 1994. They wanted to ensure everyone could enjoy their garden and learn more about plants in Surrey.
Entry is free or by donation.
The Glades Woodland Garden: Public Opening & Drop-in Guided Tour
10:00am-4:00pm at The Glades Woodland Garden
The Glades Woodland Garden is a feature garden in South Surrey with many rare plants, including over 3500 mature rhododendrons, azaleas, and companion plants. Some of the rhododendrons are more than 6 metres (20 feet) tall and are ablaze in colour in the spring. The garden also contains a superb collection of fine trees, many of which are now designated as heritage.
Drop-in Guided Tour from 11:00am-11:30am.
Purchase tickets online.
Family Art Party
12:00pm-4:00pm at Surrey Arts Centre
Celebrate Seniors Week with the whole family: grandchildren, grandparents, great aunts, great uncles are all welcome! Get creative in a family-friendly space. Be inspired by our spring exhibitions, try new art activities led by artist-educators, and see a live performance in the Studio Theatre. Experience the work of renowned Canadian printmaker Takao Tanabe in a solo exhibition and explore the best in local artmaking in the ARTS 2024 exhibition.
Drop-in
Seniors' Social Sundays
1:00pm-2:30pm at Ocean Park Library
Meet up and make new friends! Join us for Scrabble, Chess, Checkers, Dominoes, cards, colouring, and puzzles. Light refreshments provided.
Drop-in
Craft 'N' Yarn
1:00pm–2:30pm at Ocean Park Library
Join us for a casual crafting afternoon. Bring your current project to work on in the company of others. Crafters of all kinds and abilities welcome but this is not an instructional class.
Drop-in
June 3
*Try It Power Walking
9:00am-10:00am at Bear Creek Park
Join us for an introduction to power walking. Power walking is walking at a faster pace than regular walking and is not competitive. Learn the proper walking and breathing techniques and learn stretches to be performed before and after the walk.
Coffee Chat
10:00am-12:00pm at Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre
Join staff at the Sunrise Cafe at Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre to learn about the offerings throughout the week. We can offer coffee/tea, information regarding Seniors Week & volunteer opportunities.
Drop-in
*Try It Snooker
12:00pm-1:30pm at Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre
Join us for an introduction to the game of snooker. Learn basic snooker skills, game play rules and tips. All skill levels and abilities welcome.
Frauds and Scams
1:00pm-3:00pm - Online
Each year Canadians lose an estimated $100 million dollars to a variety of frauds and scams. This workshop explores the common ways Canadians are defrauded and the things we can do to protect our possessions and ourselves. Learn how to guard against phishing and banking scams and avoid potential identity theft.
Program provided in partnership with Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Climate Solutions 101
1:30pm-3:00pm at Semiahmoo Library
Do you want to learn the latest science to better understand what we can do to slow climate change? Join educators from Regenerate BC for a 5-session program to learn about what the science really says: that we have the needed solutions to slow global warming and employing them won't send us back into the dark ages!
Register in person at Semiahmoo Library or by phone at 604-592-6907.
Try It Duplicate Bridge
1:00pm-2:00pm at South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre
Everything you always wanted to know about Duplicate Bridge. Not sure where to start or what you need to know? Bring a partner and join us for a question and answer session and play a few fun hands to try it out.
June 4
*Try It Circuit Training (outdoors)
9:00am-10:00am at Newton Seniors Centre
Join us for an introduction to Circuit Training. Learn your way around the weight room. Use the equipment in a circuit format and learn what muscle groups each machine is used for. Proper form for improving cardio and strength is demonstrated.
Will Preparation Basics
10:00am-12:00pm at Fleetwood Library
Having a will ensures your estate (what you own minus what you owe) will be distributed according to your wishes when you die, and is important for you and those who are left to manage your estate. This workshop outlines the major elements in a will, the timeliness of preparing one, benefits of having a will, and will suggest opportunities to help ensure your intentions are fulfilled. Program provided in partnership with Family Services of Greater Vancouver.
Register in person at Fleetwood Library or by phone at 604-598-7346.
Walking Soccer
11:00am-12:00pm at South Surrey Athletic Park
Join us and try a game of walking soccer. Learn the rules of this low-impact sport where participants walk instead of run and play with a smaller sized net. All skill levels and abilities welcome.
*Try It Badminton
12:30pm-2:30pm at Fraser Heights Recreation Centre
Join of for an exciting game of badminton. Learn the basic rules of this racket sport and spend time socializing with other players. All skills levels and abilities are welcome. All equipment will be provided.
Literature Club for Seniors
2:30pm–3:30pm - Online
Do you like listening to short stories, poems, and other literary work? Would you also like to be able to engage in discussions with others about literature?
Then the Literature Club for Seniors is for you! Every week features a different literary piece. This program is presented in partnership with the Brella Community Services Society and is part of the Seniors’ Centre Without Walls.
Register by contacting Digital Inclusion Coordinator:
Isaiah.Clemente@brellasociety.ca
A Brief History of Cloverdale
3:00pm-4:30pm at Museum of Surrey
Bring a friend for this seated tour led by the Archives team. This is great for those who cannot stand or walk for a long periods of time. Enjoy this accessible tour of Cloverdale, the original town centre of Surrey. Questions and answers to follow as well as tea and snacks.
Craft 'N' Yarn
6:00pm-8:30pm at City Centre Library
Join us for a casual crafting session. Bring your current project to work on in the company of others. Crafters of all kinds, abilities, and ages welcome.
Drop-in
June 5
Gardening in Small Spaces: Planting Vegetables
10:30am-11:30am at South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre
Create a practical garden for your balcony, deck or condo. Learn about soil, planting techniques, plant selection and maintenance.
*Try It Aquafit
11:00am-12:00pm at Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex
Enjoy a high impact Aquafit workout. Work on developing your cardio, strength, and endurance. Aquafit experience is not required.
Tai Chi 55+
12:15pm-1:15pm at Clayton Community Centre
Gain flexibility, balance and strength using slow, rhythmic, non-stressful movements to restore your body's internal energy of 'Chi' using this Chinese system of gentle exercise.
Seniors Week Coffee Break
12:30pm-2:00pm at Historic Stewart Farm
Bring friends (or meet new ones) and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while you play card or board games, do a puzzle or learn about our local history. A great way to relax before or after a walk through the nature trails of Elgin Heritage Park.
Drop-in
*Try It Carpet Bowling
1:00pm-3:00pm at Newton Seniors Centre
Come out and try the low-impact sport of carpet bowling. Carpet bowling is like lawn bowling, but it is played indoors. Learn the rules of the game and enjoy socializing with other players. All skill levels and abilities are welcome. All equipment will be provided.
Planting for Pollinators
1:00pm-2:00pm at Historic Stewart Farm
Learn more about local pollinators such as birds, bees and butterflies, and how you can support them. Plant and take home a pollinator-friendly planter including native plants that will attract not only pollinators, but other beneficial insects and birds to your outdoor space. Afterwards go for a short, guided walk through the farm’s bee-garden, heirloom gardens and orchard around the farmhouse to observe pollinators hard at work.
Try It Hawaiian Dance
1:45pm-2:45pm at Fleetwood Community Centre
Have fun trying something new. Come join others in exploring Dance together. No partner required.
Drop-in
Will Preparation Basics
2:00pm-4:00pm - Online
Having a will ensures your estate (what you own minus what you owe) will be distributed according to your wishes when you die, and is important for you and those who are left to manage your estate. This workshop outlines the major elements in a will, the timeliness of preparing one, benefits of having a will, and will suggest opportunities to help ensure your intentions are fulfilled. Program provided in partnership with Family Services of Greater Vancouver.
Register starting May 1.
June 6
*Try It Aquafit
1:00pm–2:00pm at Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre
Enjoy a high impact Aquafit workout. Work on developing your cardio, strength, and endurance. Aquafit experience is not required.
Kent Street Players at the Museum
1:00pm-4:00pm at Museum of Surrey
The Kent Street Players Theatre Group will perform several of their short plays in the Museum lobby for Senior’s Week.
Drop-in
Musical Performance 55+
1:00pm-3:00pm at Cloverdale Recreation Centre
Join us for light refreshments and a music performance!
*Try It Bocce Ball
3:00pm-4:00pm at Fleetwood Community Centre
Join us for a fun game of bocce ball. Learn the basic rules and scoring. Enjoy playing a non-competitive game.
June 7
*Try It Indoor Cycling
9:00am-10:00am at North Surrey Sports and Ice Complex
Enjoy a non-impact workout. The focus will be introducing drills like hills, sprints, and intervals. Cycling experience is not required.
Darts Hill Garden Park: Public Garden Stroll
10:00am-4:00pm at Darts Hill Garden Park
Darts Hill Garden Park is a feature garden in South Surrey with many species of plants from all over the world. Francisca and Edwin Darts gifted the garden to the residents of Surrey in 1994. They wanted to ensure everyone could enjoy their garden and learn more about plants in Surrey.
Entry is free or by donation.
*Try It Badminton
11:00am-12:30pm at Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre
Join of for an exciting game of badminton. Learn the basic rules of this racket sport and spend time socializing with other players. All skills levels and abilities are welcome. All equipment will be provided.
Online Research for Ancestors in Poland, Prussia, and Pommern
11:00am-12:00pm - Online
The ability to search for birth, marriage and death records in regions now in Poland, Prussia, and Pommern has enabled research most of us never thought possible: this presentation will provide a brief overview of the large, free Szukajwarchiwach database. These records encompass many Polish, German and Jewish residents.
Email to register: familyhistory@surrey.ca
Tea & Tour
11:00am-1:00pm & 2:00-4:00pm at Museum of Surrey
Bring a friend and enjoy a tour of our heritage buildings followed by tea and treats. Special performances by the Re-enactors.
Darts Hill Garden Park: Tea & Tour
12:30pm-2:00pm at Darts Hill Garden Park
Stop by Darts Hill Garden Park for a tea or coffee followed by a leisurely tour featuring what's in bloom.
Entry is free or by donation.
Silent Film Night: Lots of Laughs
7:00pm-9:00pm at Historic Stewart Farm (Farmhouse)
Join us and your fellow cinephiles for an evening of films and conversation as we revisit some forgotten comedic favorites from the silent film era. Featured movies: One Week (1920) and Seven Tears of Bad Luck (1921).
Popcorn included! Free for Seniors – must register in advance.
To register email stewartfarm@surrey.ca or call 604 591-4627.
June 8
Darts Hill Garden Park: Public Garden Stroll
10:00am-4:00pm at Darts Hill Garden Park
Darts Hill Garden Park is a feature garden in South Surrey with many species of plants from all over the world. Francisca and Edwin Darts gifted the garden to the residents of Surrey in 1994. They wanted to ensure everyone could enjoy their garden and learn more about plants in Surrey.
Entry is free or by donation.
The Glades Woodland Garden: Public Opening
10:00am-4:00pm at The Glades Woodland Garden
The Glades Woodland Garden is a feature garden in South Surrey with many rare plants, including over 3500 mature rhododendrons, azaleas, and companion plants. Some of the rhododendrons are more than 6 metres (20 feet) tall and are ablaze in colour in the spring. The garden also contains a superb collection of fine trees, many of which are now designated as heritage.
Purchase tickets online.
*Try It Lawn Bowling
1:00pm-2:30pm at Surrey Lawn Bowling Club (Clayton Park)
Join us and try a friendly game of low-impact lawn bowling with the Surrey Lawn Bowling Club. All skill levels and abilities welcome.
Activities To Do Anytime
Sketching Series
First Thursday of every month from 3:00-5:30pm at Museum of Surrey
See where your creativity takes you – sketch the feature and Surrey Stories galleries. The program takes place every Thursday before closing.
Please bring your own pencils and colouring implements. Easels provided by request.
Drop-in