Seniors Programs at Collingwood Neighbourhood House

Collingwood Neighbourhood House 

5288 Joyce St, Vancouver, BC V5R 6C9

Much like South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, Collingwood has many seniors programs that run throughout the year. For participants attending the Adult Day Program at Beulah Gardens, Collingwood may be closer to your home.

Ongoing, Saturdays
Seniors Drop-in Badminton

Seniors Badminton offers many health benefits – it provides excellent cardiovascular exercise, improves flexibility, and aids hand and eye coordination (group leader Ken said that his high blood pressure has improved since he started playing). The group is friendly and members sometimes organize social events, such as karaoke dinners. Although most participants are intermediate level players, players of all levels are welcome. Participants bring their own racket, but shuttlecocks are provided by CNH. Participants play doubles games only.

Time: 2:30 – 4:15 pm
Location: CNH
Cost: $3.50/session

Ongoing: Wednesdays
Seniors Gentle Chair Yoga

Gentle Chair Yoga focuses on safe, slow-moving exercises suitable for people who are dealing with physical challenges. The class helps participants to relax, reduce anxiety, build muscle, and increase strength and flexibility. Instructor Marie Chang leads participants through exercises such as spinal flexes, arm circles, and leg stretches. The class is relaxed, with no pressure. Marie varies the practice and adapts the moves for people with different ability levels, so there’s usually something for everyone. As Marie says, “If you can breathe, you can do yoga.” Participant Diane Dufour said, “The best thing about Gentle Chair Yoga is that it grounds you. It makes you feel very relaxed. You feel like you can take on more. I used to have a lot of back and neck pain. Now the pain is gone. I’m sure yoga’s helped.”

Time: 1:45 –2:45 pm
Location: CNH
Cost: $3/session

Ongoing, Mondays and Wednesdays
Renfrew-Collingwood Better at Home Walking Club

Participants enjoy walking together and socializing. On Mondays, they go for a walk around the neighbourhood, then return to CNH for coffee and snacks. On Wednesdays, they walk somewhere else. See the Seniors’ Bulletin for details.

Time: 10:30 am
Location: CNH/somewhere else
Cost: FREE

Ongoing, Thursdays
Seniors’ Coffee Social

Join us for coffee, snacks & conversation at the Seniors’ Coffee Social. It’s also a great space to share a craft or art project you are working on, such as knitting or drawing.

Time: 10:15 am – 12:00 pm
Location: CNH
Cost: $1.00

Ongoing, Saturdays
Social Culture Club

Join CNH’s Social Culture Club: come create hand made items together, and share skills in sewing, knitting, craft making, and more! For more information, contact Yoko at ytomita@cnh.bc.ca

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: CNH
Cost: FREE

For more information you can access the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Website