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Seniors' Week Events: June 6-12, 2022
In addition to the scheduled events, free programs are available all week at Seniors on the Bow and Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre. Seniors' Week is sponsored by the Town of Cochrane, Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) and Mayfair Diagnostics. Thank you to the numerous volunteers, businesses and organizations who supported different aspects to make this week such a great celebration! (Including: Cochrane Toyota, Cochrane Public Library, Home Treasures, MacKay's Ice Cream, Seniors on the Bow Society, Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, Starbucks, Stockmen's Memorial Foundation and Two Pharmacy.
Mayfair Diagnostics Cochrane is centrally located downtown and offers ultrasound, mammography, and bone densitometry imaging exams. For more information about Mayfair Diagnostics, including the latest health and wellness news, visit radiology.ca.
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19 - Jun 15 | Library Hours | ART EXHIBIT | Cochrane Public Library |
| Jun 3 through Seniors' Week | Library Hours | COCHRANE PUBLIC LIBRARY - USED BOOK SALE | Cochrane Public Library |
| Mon Jun 6 | 9:15-10:15am | KEEP GOING Join us for physical games, combined with gentle chair and standing exercises to improve strength, cardio, coordination and brain function. What to wear: comfortable clothing and clean indoor footwear. | Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, Chinook Room |
| 10am | BELLY DANCING Belly Dancing is a dance form that originated centuries ago and is an ongoing learning experience. This low-impact exercise focuses on muscle movement such as twisting and hip movements. | Seniors on the Bow | |
| 1pm | SENIOR MOVIE - SOLD OUT! Join us to watch the Bridges of Madison County with Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. Free popcorn and drinks are included. | Cochrane Movie House | |
| 3pm | ENGAGING MEN This group is coordinated by men, for men. Drop in for coffee and engaging conversation with other men in the community. | Seniors on the Bow | |
| 7pm | EUCHRE Join Seniors on the Bow for a fun game of Euchre. | Seniors on the Bow | |
| Tue Jun 7 | 9-10am | MOVE IT, OR LOSE IT This class will focus on joint stability, functional movements, range of motion, posture, balance and coordination. All levels are welcome - great for mobility. What to wear: active clothing and clean indoor footwear. | Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, Chinook Room |
| 10am | YOGA Join us for gentle movements designed to enhance flexibility, strength and balance. Modifications made for those with limitations. Chairs are used for stability in this class. | Seniors on the Bow | |
| 10am-12pm | COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR Drop in for coffee, conversation and questions with Mayor Jeff Genung. | Seniors on the Bow | |
| 11am-1pm | LEMONADE AND LAWN GAMES Join in for lawn games and free Starbucks lemonade! Have some fun and learn what the library can do for you! | Cochrane Public Library | |
| 1:15pm | CRIB CARD GAME Join us for a fun game of Crib. | Seniors on the Bow | |
| 1:15pm | CARPET BOWLING Explore carpet bowling, a fun and easily learned game for both beginners and advanced players. | Seniors on the Bow | |
| Wed Jun 8 | 10am-12pm | PICKLEBALL Pickleball is a popular sport that is played with racquets and combines elements and features of a number of other games and sports including badminton, tennis and table tennis. A limited number of paddles and balls will be available, you are encouraged to bring your own paddle if you have one. What to wear: active clothing and clean indoor footwear. | Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, Curling Dry Pad |
| 10am | QIGONG An energy practice incorporating breath, visualization, sound and movements to keep energy channels open within the body. Class is followed with a guided mediation. | Seniors on the Bow | |
| 10am | EUCHRE Join Seniors on the Bow for a fun game of Euchre. | Seniors on the Bow | |
| 1:30pm | JAMMERS Do you play an instrument, sing, or just like music? Get together with the Jammers, play a song, sing a song, and enjoy the music with friends, coffee and homemade cookies. Come join the fun! This is a toe tapping time! Bring your own instrument and join for a jamming session. | Seniors on the Bow | |
| 2-3pm | "HOME IS WHERE THE HILL IS" BY STOCKMEN'S MEMORIAL FOUNDATION Get a glimpse into what has shaped the Big Hill Country we call home and the many factors that have influenced settlement of the prairie grasslands. Register through Stockmen's call 403-932-3782 or FCSS at 403-851-2250. | Cochrane RancheHouse | |
| Thu Jun 9 | 9:15am | ZOOMER ZONE This class is designed to promote heart health, strong muscles and bones, balance, coordination and flexible joints. All fitness levels. | Seniors on the Bow |
| 10:30am | GENTLE YOGA Gentle movements designed to enhance flexibility, strength and balance. Modifications made for those with limitations. Chairs are used for stability in this class. | Seniors on the Bow | |
| 10:30-11:30am | AQUAFIT These classes offer a full body workout, a combination of cardiorespiratory, muscle conditioning and interval training. Conducted in the pool, this class is for all fitness levels. What to wear: swimming apparel. | Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, Lap Pool | |
| 1:15pm | MAJONG A popular Chinese game played with sets of tiles. It is a game of skill, strategy and luck. | Seniors on the Bow | |
| 1:30pm | LINE DANCING Join in for some boot scootin' as you follow the instructor through a series of repeated dance moves. | Seniors on the Bow | |
| 1:30pm | POOL There is no swimming in this game. Join in at the pool table with up to 4 players per game. | Seniors on the Bow | |
| 7pm | EUCHRE Join us for a fun game of Euchre. | Seniors on the Bow | |
| Fri Jun 10 | 10am | CHAIR FITNESS This exercise class is done around the use of a chair for balance. Exercises are done seated and standing if you choose. | Seniors on the Bow |
| 10:30-11:30am | FLOOR SHUFFLE Players use a paddle - like a stick called a tang to propel pucks (called biscuits) towards a scoring triangle. The tang, or cue, cannot be longer then 6ft 3 in. The player who goes first (usually decided by a coin toss) uses the yellow biscuits with the player going second using black. Equipment supplied. What to wear: clean indoor footwear, comfortable clothing. | Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, Curling Dry Pad | |
| 11:30am | $3 SPAGHETTIE FUNDRAISER Music by the Jammers at 11:30am and lunch served at 12:30pm. Registration required: 403-932-6002 or in person at SOTB. | Seniors on the Bow | |
| 1:15pm | BRIDGE CARD GAME Join us for a fun game of Bridge. | Seniors on the Bow | |
| Sat Jun 11 | 1:30-3pm | FREE MACKAY'S ICE CREAM AT FCSS Drop in for free ice cream and see what FCSS is all about. Limited quantities. Enter your name for Seniors' Week prizes. | FCSS HomeStead Building |
| 7-10pm | DANCE WITH HIPPOCRATIC OATH BIG BAND Join Seniors on the Bow as they host a fundraising event featuring live music, wine, cheese, light snacks and good company. Registration required: 403-932-6002 or in person at SOTB. | Seniors on the Bow | |
| Sun Jun 12 | 2pm | SENIOR STROLL ALONG THE RIVER WITH CELEBRITY MARTIN PARNELL Join us for a leisurely walk or roll at your own pace and distance, with rest stops along the way. A COLT shuttle bus is available half way for those that need a rest. Meet some new friends and get some fresh air! Coffee and muffins will be provided after the walk. To register, call 403-851-2250. Drop-ins are welcome. | Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, back parking lot |
| Locations: Cochrane Movie House, 218 Fifth Avenue Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W Cochrane RancheHouse, 101 RancheHouse Road FCSS HomeStead Building, 209 Second Avenue W Seniors on the Bow (SOTB), Second floor, Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre (SLSFSC), 800 Griffin Road, *Check in at Guest Services unless specified otherwise Ride COLT for Free: Free COLT services for all passengers age 60+ during Seniors' Week (June 6-12) Download the Ride COLT app, visit ridecolt.ca or all 403-851-5995 to book your trip up to one week in advance. Use the coupon code SENIOR. Register: FCSS call 403-851-2250 or visit www.cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide SOTB call 403-932-6002 Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre call 403-932-1635 or visit https://www.slsfamilysportscentre.com/ Stockmen's Memorial Foundation call 403-932-3782 | |||