Information About Bowen Park Seniors Membership is open to everyone 60 years and over (or whose spouse is 60 years and over) and costs $34 per calendar year (2007). Over l500 Bowen Park Seniors enjoy a wide range of leisure programs and activities, bus trips, dances and special events. Most programs and services are offered at Bowen Park Recreation Complex, but seniors' programs also take place at Beban Park, Departure Bay Activity Center, Harewood Activity Center and other city facilities and schools. Activities take place year round Monday to Friday except on Statutory holidays. You may register in person anytime during office hours at Bowen Park Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or by telephone at 755-7501 through the Parks, Recreation and Culture office. Payment is accepted by cash, cheque, debit, Visa or MasterCard.
The best way to keep on top of our many special events, van and bus trips and programs is to read the monthly Seniors' Newsletter which can either be picked up at Bowen Park or mailed to you for $10.25 annually. It can also be viewed on-line at: http://www.nanaimo.ca/uploadedfiles/Site_Structure/Community_Services/Parks_Rec_Culture/seniornews.pdf In addition, the Parks, Recreation and Culture Leisure
Guide is distributed to homes in the Nanaimo area with a section devoted
to seniors' programs. The Weekly Schedule indicates where and
at what time each activity takes place . You can pickup a Weekly Schedule at Bowen Complex. Volunteers make Bowen Park Seniors possible! Just a few of the activities volunteers are a part of include Thursday teas, instructing group activities, teaching the youth knitting at Fairview Elementary School, running Blood Pressure clinics, entertaining a Thursday Special Event and much more.There are always new ways to use the enthusiasm, talents and skills of our members. Can we find a spot for you? Getting to the Bowen Park Complex Located at 500 Bowen Road, Bowen Complex has lots of convenient parking. A lift is available for those who have difficulty with stairs. Regular bus stops are just a short walk from the complex, and HandiDart (390-3000) provides transportation service for those who cannot use regular buses. Bus schedules are available in the office. Van & Bus Trips Members celebrating a birthday are recognized at the special event. Lunch barbecues are held during the summer and hot lunches during the winter once a month. Other special events include tea dances on some Sunday afternoons,woodcarvers host an annual show each Fall and our Christmas Dinner Concert for our members happens every December. Support Services Weekly Blood Pressure Clinic - Hearing Clinic - Stroke Recovery Group - Heart Fitness Group - Income Tax Assistance - Legal and Financial Advice ProgramsArts & Crafts Active Living General Interest |
