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.
SAVE THE DATE! SJA55+ Centre Open House
September 2nd to 5th
Location: 3-203 Duffield Street
COST: FREE
Day Trip to Gimli - Icelandic Festival Adventure
Friday, August 1 from 9:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
DETAILS: Meet at Westwood Community Church (401 Westwood Drive)
Join us for a fun-filled day in Gimli as we kick off the first day of this year’s Icelandic Festival! Whether you’re looking to explore the charming town, visit the Viking Village, relax on the beach, or enjoy lunch and local festivities—this is your day to enjoy at your own pace!
Details: Meet at 9:15 a.m. sharp at Westwood Community Church— free parking available. Bus departs at 9:30 a.m. (Don’t be late!)
Air-conditioned travel to and from Gimli.
Return bus leaves Gimli at 3:00 p.m., arriving back by 4:30 p.m.
Centre staff will accompany the trip, and you’ll receive a contact number and designated meeting location upon arrival in Gimli.
Cost: $45 per person (This fee covers the bus only. Food, drinks, and other purchases are at your own expense.)
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.
*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.
DATE: Tuesday, July 8 at 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Bluestone Cottage Bakery and Cafe – 3670 Roblin Blvd.
Tuesday, August 5 at 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION: One Great City Brewing Company – 1596 Ness Ave.
Tuesday, September 9 at 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Joey’s Seafood – 3421 Portage Ave.
CRAFTERS WANTED We are looking for hand-made makers!
It’s time once again for our Annual Craft & Bake Sale- Vendor Application. This year our Craft & Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, November 8 at Westwood Community Church. Vendor applications will be open from July 31st through October 6th. A link will be available starting July 31st, on our ; website. This will be the only location with a link. If you have any questions, please contact our program coordinator at 204-560-5181 or email
We have limited 6-foot tables and once they are gone, there will be 5-foot round tables.
The sale will run from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and vendors will have access to the space no earlier than 9 a.m. and must be packed up and out of the building by 3:30 p.m.
Ice Cream Party
Monday, August 11 from 1:00 -3:00 p.m.
Location: 3-203 Duffield St.
Head down to the Centre after lunch for an ice cream party. This is a fun, interactive event with various activities beyond just enjoying the treats. We will have a DIY sundae bar that will allow you to customize your dessert. And if sundaes are not to your liking, we will also provide the option to make ice cream sandwiches with our homemade chocolate chip cookies.
You can expect to have a great time, play some fun games and have plenty of laughs.
COST: $4/person
Bowling with Buddies
Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
DATES TO CHOOSE FROM:
July 9, August 6 & September 3
LOCATION: St. James Lanes – 1805 Portage Ave.
Do you enjoy some exciting bowling action, great food, and a lively atmosphere? Well then, this group is for you! Starting February 5 this group will meet on the first Wednesday of the month for a fun afternoon of 5 pin bowling.
*Members are responsible to pay for their own lunch (if you decide to have lunch there) as well as paying for your bowling time ($6.50 plus GST).
*You MUST register to reserve a spot. There are 20 spaces available for this group.
Family Day
Wednesday, August 27 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. Teams will be formed when we are at the park and lunch will be provided.
You will need to bring a lawn chair, walking shoes & bottle of water. Other suggested items to bring are bug spray, a hat & sunscreen. The centre will be closed on this day because the centre staff will be joining these activities. Weather permitting.
COST: $4/person, $7/couple, $12/family of 4
LOCATION: Assiniboine Park – Site 3 -West Shelter
Adventures in St. James with Centre Staff
Join Centre staff the following Wednesdays when we will participate in a planned activity and then have lunch together.
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 on the dates below because the centre staff will be joining these activities. Some dates are 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.
July 9 at 1:00 p.m.
Let’s take a walk together to Sargent Sundae to enjoy a treat (you are responsible for purchasing your own treat).
Come up to the Centre and we will walk together to Sargent Sundae and sit in the courtyard next to the building and enjoy our treats then walk back to the Centre together. WEATHER PERMITTING
**Dates and Planned Activities at Assiniboine Park:**
Meet at 10:00 a.m., activity to follow. Then we will all have our lunch together.
July 16 – A walk through the English Garden and Leo Mol sculpture park – Weather Permitting
July 23 – Yoga in the Park with our instructor Mary Lou
July 30 – Zumba Gold with Julia
August 6 – Paint Along with Paula in the Park
August 13 – Spring Forest QiGong with Jan
August 20 – Our ever-popular Scavenger Hunt
LOCATION: Assiniboine Park.
We have changed our meeting location. It is now at the large shelter next to the duck pond. In the past we met next to duck pond in front of the Park Café, we will not be doing that this time. If the weather is not suitable then we will move the activity to the Centre.
Registration is required for these activities.