St James Assiniboia 55+ Centre

Our Men’s Group meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 3172 Portage Avenue right across from Superstore. This group partakes in a variety of woodworking activities including model airplane activities and is a great place to go for socialization and coffee. This is a drop in style program with no registration required. For more information call 204-987-8850 or drop in to see what it is all about!

Floor curling is a great sport for the person that loves the concept of curling but in a warm environment off the ice. Join our group and meet new members and enjoy an afternoon of curling.
Wednesdays – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Casual group)
Saturdays – 9:00 – 11:00am (Competitive)

Our FREE outdoor walking group is a great way to get active and meet new friends. Walking is good for your mind and body! Come with suitable walking shoes and go at your own pace as we explore the great walking paths around the Centre. The group leaves at 10:00 a.m. sharp. Don’t forget your water!

Are you looking to meet some new friends or just spend a few hours with old friends and have a great afternoon of bowling? Then head down to the Polo Park Bowling Centre located within the Polo Park Mall for an afternoon of fun! Bowl 2 games for only $7. Payment can be made at the lanes upon arrival.

Are you an avid reader and looking for a group to discuss your books with? Come join our book club on the last afternoon of the month for a great chat on the book of the month, a cup of coffee and socialization.

Are you an artist and looking for a new place to be creative? We will have the multipurpose room available for use for painting, drawing, sketching, etc. You must bring your own supplies, but this is a great room with lots of natural light and perfect for socialization!

Have you had a desire to learn how to knit or crochet or are you looking for a few people to sit with and socialize? Either way, this club is for you! The members get together Tuesdays mornings to work on their projects and offer lots of helpful advice on knitting and crocheting. .

A great group to join if you’re new to the Centre. Share current events, jokes and more. Coffee, tea and goodies will be available for $1.00.

Do you enjoy playing cards? Why not come by and play Canasta and Vegas and enjoy the company of other members. Don’t worry if your unfamiliar on how to play, someone would be more than happy to show you the ropes!

The stamp club meets every first and third Tuesday of the month. The club discusses a variety of stamps and why they were released relating them to various areas and events that took place in the past all across the globe. This group is open to all members of the Centre or creative retirement so stop in and check it out.

Did you know we have a scrabble group that meets every Monday afternoon? This group enjoys the socialization and practicing their spelling to keep their brains sharp. Dessert and coffee served each week.