BC Seniors Week

Opening Event - Richmond Olympic Oval

Join this signature kick-off event that celebrates seniors and active aging.

Active Aging Keynote Presentation 1

Listen to motivational presentations featuring speakers including Evan Dunfee, Canadian race walker and Olympian, and Fred Pawluk, Masters Runner and Richmond Sports Hall of Fame recipient. Refreshments included.
Richmond Olympic Oval
10:00-11:00am Free #00322313

Active Aging Keynote Presentation 2

Listen to inspirational testimonials from local Richmond community members sharing their journey through active aging and the impacts of a healthy active lifestyle. Refreshments included.
Richmond Olympic Oval
11:15am-12:15pm Free #00322340

Tour of the Richmond Olympic Experience (The ROX)

Relive the greatest moments in Canada's Olympics sports history exploring this interactive and educational experience complete with a scavenger hunt. Admission included.
Richmond Olympic Oval
10:00-11:15am Free #00321176
11:15am-12:15pm Free #00321529

Opening Event Transportation

Parking at the venue is limited. Relax on this round trip shuttle to and from Minoru Centre for Active Living, Cambie, City Centre, Hamilton, Sea Island, South Arm, Steveston, Thompson and West Richmond community centres. Choose to stay for part or all of the day. Pre-registration required.
Cambie Community Centre
8:30-10:00am #00322118
10:00-11:15am #00322126
City Centre Community Centre
8:30-10:00am #00322133
10:00-11:15am #00322135
Hamilton Community Centre
8:30-10:00am #00322148
10:00-11:15am #00322150
Minoru Centre for Active Living
8:30-10:00am #00322155
10:00-11:15am #00322157
Sea Island Community Centre
8:30-10:00am #00322165
10:00-11:15am #00322169
South Arm Community Centre
8:30-10:00am #00322180
10:00-11:15am #00322183
Steveston Community Centre
8:30-10:00am #00322188
10:00-11:15am #00322191
Thompson Community Centre
8:30-10:00am #00322196
10:00-11:15am #00322198
West Richmond Community Centre
8:30-10:00am #00322201
10:00-11:15am #00322204

Return Shuttle

Return shuttle transportation from the Richmond Olympic Oval to Richmond community centres. Shuttles to operate during this time approximately every 20 to 30 minutes. Registration required.
11:30am-1:30pm #00321852

Pickleball 2.0 Jamboree

Play in a fun tournament for beginners. Tournament play, refreshments and snacks included. Registration is for one player only. Players paired randomly at the event. Registration required.
West Richmond Community Centre
9:00-11:30am $11.25 #00312316
11:45am-2:15pm $11.25 #00312321

Chair Fitness

Manage chronic conditions and pain more effectively with simple exercises in these basic fitness sessions. Suitable for older adults and those with physical limitations. Registration required.
Steveston Community Centre
9:30-10:15am Free #00317163

Rediscover Richmond Parks – Flora and Fauna Discovery Trip

Join this nature walk that covers the region's diverse flora and fauna and become immersed in the beauty of the surroundings. Presented by a knowledgeable naturalist. Round trip transportation to Terra Nova Rural Park, supplies and light refreshments included. Pick up from Minoru Centre for Active Living. Registration required.
Minoru Centre for Active Living
9:30-11:30am Free #00312524
11:00am-1:00pm Free #00312764

Nordic Poling

Learn to use Urban Poling Activator® poles to aid balance and take pressure off backs and lower joints while walking. For use indoors and outdoors. Registration required.
Minoru Centre for Active Living
10:00-10:30am Free #00316972
10:45-11:15am Free #00316984

Hawaiian Hula Dancing

Learn the basic techniques and rhythmic patterns of this graceful and expressive form of cultural dance that engages the body, mind and spirit. Registration required.
Hamilton Community Centre
11:15am-12:15pm Free #00315302

Mahjong Game Night

Enjoy playing with other seniors while gaining the benefits that the game provides, including good brain health and improved memory skills. Come have some fun in the library! Registration required.
Richmond Public Library - Brighouse Branch
6:30-8:00pm Register: Mahjong Game Night

Ballroom Dancing - Beginner

Cover the basic steps of the Jive, Cha Cha, Waltz and Foxtrot. Singles and pairs welcome. Registration required.
Thompson Community Centre
9:00-10:30am Free #00301661

Walk Richmond - Minoru Park

Join this free guided walk that is approximately 60 minutes long and includes a warm up, cool down and stretch. Registration required.
Minoru Centre for Active Living
10:00-11:00am Free #00313329

Line Dancing Variety - Beginner

Try this session that focuses on the fundamental steps of line dancing and is adaptable to country, ballroom, rock and roll, disco, Latin and pop music. Suitable for new dancers. Dance experience not required. Registration recommended with drop-ins welcome if space permits.
Thompson Community Centre
10:45-11:45am Free #00313257

Walking Basketball

Walk instead of running playing this well-loved sport, get a great workout that's easy on the joints and have fun in non-competitive games. No experience required. Registration required.
South Arm Community Centre
11:30am-12:30pm Free #00315518

Laughter Yoga

Experience this fun and interactive session that includes a series of movement and breathing exercises to promote deliberate laughter. Refreshments included. Registration required.
Minoru Centre for Active Living
1:00-2:30pm Free #00315486

Hip Hop - Try-It

Cover fundamental choreography, technique and freestyle in this positive and fun session that includes grooving, 
pop and locking, krumping and street jazz movements.
Steveston Community Centre
3:00-4:00pm Free #00326740

Silver Cycle

Combine 30 minutes of basic spin drills and 15 minutes of upper body strength and stretching exercises. Designed specifically for 55+ years. Suitable for beginners. Registration required.
Steveston Community Centre
9:00-9:45am Free #00317160

Ease Into Fitness

Ease into a fitness routine to start a healthy lifestyle while enjoying cardio, strength and stretches to tune up the body. Registration required.
Thompson Community Centre
10:30-11:30am Free #00317182

Osteofit for Better Bones

Improve balance and muscular strength to help protect against possible fractures. Designed specifically for those living with osteoporosis. Registration required.
Cambie Community Centre
1:00-2:00pm Free #00315458

Taiko Drumming

Experience a great workout and release stress and tension in this unique group setting of Japanese percussion playing. Beginners are taught basic movements, patterns and rhythms while experienced drummers can show off previously learned skills. Registration required.
South Arm Community Centre
2:00-3:00pm Free #00315519

Cricut Card Making - Get Crafty for Seniors Week

Cut, score and draw using a wide variety of materials with the Cricut machine. Materials such as cardstock, light fabrics, and vinyl will be available to explore. This workshop will introduce you to what a Cricut machine is, what it can do, and how you can use it. Using materials cut by the Cricut, learn how to make a pop-up card. No previous knowledge required. Registration required.
Richmond Public Library – Brighouse Branch
4:00-5:00pm Register: Cricut Card Making

Nordic Poling

Learn to use Urban Poling Activator® poles to aid balance and take pressure off backs and lower joints while walking. For use indoors and outdoors. Registration required.
Minoru Centre for Active Living
10:00-10:30am Free #00316999
10:45-11:15am Free #00317001

Cycle and Strength - Silver

Combine cycling and strength training to age-appropriate music in this session that covers cadence, balance and strength. Suitable for beginners. Registration required.
City Centre Community Centre
2:00-3:00pm Free #00315480

Outdoor Games

Play bocce, Frisbee golf and croquet with others in a lively atmosphere. Equipment provided. Refreshments included. Registration required.
Thompson Community Centre
2:00-3:30pm Free #00316545

Swim, Splash and Relax

Join this facilitated swimming pool orientation and have fun splashing around in the leisure pool, relaxing in the hot tub and recharging with a dip in the cold plunge pool. Registration required.
Minoru Centre for Active Living
2:30-4:30pm Free #00313502

Karaoke Social with Dancing - Intergenerational

Socialize and make new friends while singing or dancing. All languages and ages welcome. Registration required.
Steveston Community Centre
5:30-7:30pm Free #00315591

Seniors Tours

Learn about the wide range of services available for seniors at the library. From a behind-the scenes look at item circulation, to digital resource access and catalogue overview. Registration required.
Richmond Public Library – Brighouse Branch
11:00-11:30am Register: Seniors Tour
2:00-2:30pm Register: Seniors Tour

Eco Art Adventure

Explore the magic of nature creating vibrant watercolours and enjoying some imaginative adventures, creativity and artistic expression outdoors. Supplies included. Registration required.
Richmond Nature Park
1:00-2:00pm Free #00317221

Rediscover Richmond Parks - Visions of Biophilia - Cyanotype Printmaking Trip

Join in this outdoor camera-less photography session reminiscent of Anna Atkins' pioneering work in the 1800s. Explore the first form of photography captured in a hands-on experience. Presented by an artist. Round trip transportation to the Richmond Nature Park, supplies and refreshments included. Pick up from Minoru Centre for Active Living. Registration required.
Minoru Centre for Active Living
10:30am-2:00pm Free #00312507