Special Events and Outings
Many of our events have limited seating so please sign up early! If you require further information on a program that is not listed here, contact the front desk at 204-987-8850. Carpooling will be arranged for all outings and trips (unless indicated otherwise). If you are willing to drive for one of these trips, please indicate that when you register.
Lunch with Friends
Do you enjoy going out for lunch but are looking for a great group of people to go with? Well then, this group is for you! Once a month this group meets for lunch at a restaurant in the St. James area.
Tuesday, July 16th
Location: Silver Heights Restaurant
2169 Portage Ave.
Tuesday, August 13th
Location: Daily Grind – 3043 Portage Ave.
Friday, September 20th
Location: Olympia Diner – 3253 Portage Ave.
*The group meets at the restaurant at 11:30 a.m.
and a great time is had by all.
*Members are responsible to pay for their own lunch.
Crafters WANTED
We are hosting our 3rd Annual Craft & Bake Sale on Saturday, November 9th from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and we are looking for hand-made makers!
If you would like to be a vendor at our craft sale, please inquire by contacting our Program Coordinator, Paula or call 204-560-5181.
Free Afternoons in the Park with Centre Staff
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join centre staff at Assiniboine park on the following Wednesdays for a picnic lunch and a planned activity, WEATHER PERMITTING.
You will need to bring a bag lunch, lawn chair, walking shoes & bottle of water. Other suggested items to bring are bug spray, a hat & sunscreen. The centre will be closed at noon on the dates below because the centre staff will be joining these activities. Weather permitting.
NOTE: These are free events. However, you MUST register for each date you are interested in as some have limited space depending on the activity.
LOCATION:
Various locations at Assiniboine Park. We will meet at the designated location, do our activity then find a spot for us to enjoy our lunches together.
DATES & PLANNED ACTIVITY:
July 10th
– On this day we will meet at the Duck Pond in front of the Park Café where we will meet our instructor (Tiffany) for a Movement & Mediation class then there will be an option to go for a walk before we find a location to have our lunch together.
July 24th
– Find us at the Duck Pond in front of the Park Café for a walking mini–Murder Mystery hunt for clues that will lead you to the murderer.
August 7th
– Time for a Yoga class with Mary Lou. We will all meet up in front of the Park Café by the duck pond then find a nice spot to take Mary Lou’s Yoga class. Afterwards we will enjoy our lunch together.
August 21st
– On this day we will meet at the Duck Pond in front of the Park Café where we will start a Walking Scavenger hunt.
There is minimum space available for some activities. Please register in advance for these free afternoons so you don’t miss out.
Family Day
Wednesday, July 31st from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join us in the park for some lunch and an afternoon full of games.
We have a fun day of activities planned. We will
be playing some tournament style games. Teams will be formed when we are at the park. Lunch
will be provided. Prizes to be won!
LOCATION: Assiniboine Park – Site 3 -West Shelter