Seniors Week Activities
From food to finance, history and art, find an activity to enjoy for this year's Seniors Week.
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Free & up to $7.50
June 4
The Glades Woodland Garden: Public Garden Stroll
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.
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.
Drop-in & by donation.
Surrey Art Gallery: Family Sunday
11:00am–3:00pm at Surrey Arts Centre
Celebrate Seniors Week with the whole family: grandchildren, grandparents, great aunts, 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 artist Charles Campbell in An Ocean to Livity and the exhibition Masi Medicine: Joyful Nourishment that consider community and connection through dynamic art and sculpture.
Drop-in.
Online Art Takeout: Drawing in the Field
10:00am–11:00am | Online
From sketching on location at Denman Island to setting up her pencils and papers in downtown Steveston and Iona Beach, artist-educator Alexandra Thomson shows different sketching techniques and ways to depict the ever-evolving landscape around us.
Capture on paper the change of seasons with six hour-long classes including techniques such as contour line drawing, sighting and perspective, shading, and more! Learn how to render clouds, flowers, fenceposts, moving water, fields and meadows, and the bustling cityscape. "Drawing in the Field" is a thoughtful way to begin your sketching journey or revisit the techniques you may already know.
June 5
Lawn Bowling 55+
1:00pm–2:30pm at 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.
June 6
Walking Soccer with Coastal FC
11:00am–12:00pm at BMO Coastal Soccer Indoor Facility – Pads 1 & 2
Are you looking to get out, be active and make new friends?! Come join us on the pitch for a low-impact version of the ‘beautiful game’ with Coastal F.
Walking soccer is ideal for those individuals for those who are unable to play the game in its traditional format and for those who are looking to try something new and fun. This program is offered to men and women over the age of 50.
The game is a non-competitive, self-refereed version of soccer, where participants walk instead of run and play with smaller-sized nets. Contact and shots above the knee are not allowed.
Please dress appropriately in order to participate in physical activity.
55+ Lite/Chair Exercise Try-It
10:00am–10:20am at Cloverdale Recreation Centre
10:30am–10:50am at Cloverdale Recreation Centre
During the Try-It Session, enjoy low to moderate intensity exercise that introduces upper and lower body muscle conditioning and stretching. The use of a chair is optional.
June 7
Frauds and Scams
1:00pm–2:30pm, online
This workshop introduces ways you can protect yourself from phishing scams, identity theft, and banking scams as well as what to do if you have been scammed.
Registration starts May 8. Email: libraryprograms@surrey.ca
Try It Pickleball
10:00am–11:30am at Guildford Recreation Centre
Join us and try the popular sport of pickleball. Learn basic skills, game play rules and tips. All skill levels and abilities welcome.
Online Armchair Traveler Series
1:30pm–2:30pm, online
Discover new countries from the comfort of your home!
This month, join Recreation Surrey and Surrey Libraries to explore the culture and highlights of Prague. See pictures and share experiences during this online activity.
For this online program, we'll be using Microsoft Teams. What you'll need: a computer with a microphone (or headphones) and webcam; or your smartphone, or iPad/tablet.
Planting for Pollinators
1:00pm–2:00pm at Historic Stewart Farm (in the pole barn)
If you plant it, they will come! 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. Then go for a short, guided walk through the farm’s bee-garden, heirloom gardens and orchard and observe pollinators hard at work.
The species you’ll plant were chosen to attract pollinators, and also because of their benefits to the land and important cultural uses. All workshop participants will also receive a Skelkelosen seed pack developed in collaboration with the Coast Salish Plant Nursery.
WALKit Activity Program: South Surrey Nature Walk (55+)
10:00am–11:30am at South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre
Join us on this local nature walk of the historic Semiahmoo Trail.
Fit 55+ Online
10:00am–11:00am, online
Enjoy moderate intensity exercise consisting of low-impact cardio followed by muscle conditioning and relaxing stretch techniques led by one of our certified fitness instructors. The session will be held online and participants will take part using their own electronic device.
Drop-In Live Music
Bring your musical instrument and practice and perform songs with other players. Audience welcome.
2:00pm–3:30pm at South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre
June 8
Will Preparation Basics
1:00pm–2:30pm at Fleetwood Library
Having a will is important for you and the people you leave behind. This workshop makes wills easy. Together we’ll go over a will’s major pieces, the benefits of having one, and things and options to consider when making yours.
Registration starts May 8. Register at Fleetwood Library or by phone 604-598-7346.
Zumba Gold 55+
11:00am–12:30pm at Guildford Recreation Centre
Enjoy a fusion of international rhythms and choreographed dance routines with this energetic workout. No dance experience necessary.
Try It Tai Chi
2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Services Open House
10:00am–12:30pm at Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre
Drop-in and learn about programs, services and more! Share your feedback and help shape 55+ offerings.
Fitness Sampler
12:00pm–1:00pm at Fleetwood Community Centre
This free special class will be a sampler of the three classes we offer in the Fleetwood Town Centre: Fit 55+, Balance Ball and Band 55+, and Chair exercises.
Seniors Week Celebration
12:00pm–2:00pm at Fleetwood Community Centre
Live Music by the ‘Jammers’ with food and refreshments.
55+ Musical Performance
1:00pm–3:00pm at Cloverdale Recreation Centre
Join us for light refreshments and a performance by our 55+ Membership musical groups!
June 9
Seniors Tour & Tea
2:30pm–4:00pm at Museum of Surrey
Book a tea for you and a guest. Enjoy a tour of the galleries followed by tea in the Townhall.
Hawaiian Dance - 55+ Try It
12:30pm–2:00pm at Newton Seniors Centre
Welcome the summer by trying out Hawaiian Dancing led by our instructor Denise. Afterwards enjoy a treat and refreshment with friends.
Seniors Week Coffee Break at the Farm
11:00am–12:00pm at Historic Stewart Farmhouse
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.
June 10
Surrey Art Gallery: Drawing in the Park
12:30pm–2:30pm at Surrey Arts Centre
3:00pm–5:00pm (in Mandarin) at Surrey Arts Centre
Meet at Surrey Art Gallery for a drawing session in Bear Creek Park led by artist Yan Song (materials will be provided). Please bring a folding chair, hat, and water bottle. In the event of rain, a drawing session will be led in the Gallery’s art studio.
Register for 12:30pm in English
Register for 3:00pm in Mandarin
The Glades Woodland Garden: Guided Tours
11:00am–11:45am or 2:00pm–2:45pm at The Glades Woodland Garden
Join us for a guided tour of the Glades Woodland Garden. All ages welcome. Free with entry to the garden.
After purchasing your 11am or 2pm ticket, email partnersinparks@surrey.ca to reserve a space for the tour. Limited capacity.
The Glades Woodland Garden: Public Garden Stroll
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.
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.
Drop-in & by donation.
To Do Anytime
Take-Home Crafts at Surrey Museum
Stop by the Museum of Surrey and pick-up the following craft kits that you can do at home:
Rock painting
Inspired by the ‘Kindness Rocks Project”, we supply paints and the painting surface (a beautiful flat rock) and you supply the design. Decorate your rock and place them in locations for others to find as a “random act of kindness”. Make someone happy with a pretty rock and inspirational message or lovely picture to brighten your day.
Folding Paper Flowers
Inspired by origami and the art of paper folding, we will supply paper and instructions to create your own bouquet that will never wilt. Fold, glue and plump your flowers to your hearts content.
Note: Retirement homes that require a larger number of kits, please email Crystal Bunch at: crystal.bunch@surrey.ca
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada.
