Seniors Week
Celebrating the Seniors Who Help Our Community Thrive
Take part in Senior's Week from May 31 to June 6 to celebrate older adults and their many contributions to the community through free activities, presentations and more.
Get Your Passport Stamped and Win!
Pick up a printed "passport" booklet at Dogwood Pavilion or Glen Pine Pavilion.
Collect a stamp each time you participate in one of our free activities offered throughout the week. Look for the passport stamp symbol in your Seniors Week program booklet for eligible programs.
For every three stamps you collect, your name will be entered into a prize draw. The more programs you attend, the more chances to win!
What's Happening
Join us throughout the week for fun activities, live music and more! All activities are FREE unless otherwise noted.
All Week Long: Dogwood Seniors Society Feature Activity Groups
Drop-in to Dogwood Pavilion throughout the week to find out more about the Dogwood Seniors Society Activity Groups. Ask at the front desk for more information.
Meeting of the Melodies (Passport)
Family and friends are welcome to spread out a blanket and enjoy the music and dance performances from the choirs and groups in our pavilions and community. In case of rain the event will be moved indoors.
- Glen Pine Pavilion
- 3 – 5 p.m.
- Register Now | Course ID 228664
Garden Meditative Walk (Passport)
Join this garden meditative walk by Wewaves Wellness and the Park Spark Team. Wewaves Wellness is a community-centered organization dedicated to fostering individual and collective well-being. We will be guided to engage in areflective walk through the Inspiration Garden. Exercises and activities that will explore the senses to foster a deeper connection to community and the appreciation for nature in the urban environment. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
- Inspiration Garden
- 9:30 – 11 a.m.
- Register Now | Course ID 218728
Exploring Gouache Workshop (Passport)
Celebrate Seniors Week with an introduction to gouache painting. Enjoy creative fun while learning simple techniques in a social setting. All materials are provided.
- Dogwood Pavilion
- 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Register Now | Course ID 228997
Seniors Week: Weight Room Orientation (Passport)
Learn how to safely and effectively use the equipment in the Fitness Centre. Includes an over view of the weightroom floor, fitness studio and a basic full body program. Before attending the class, please ensure you fill out the PAR Q form available at coquitlam.ca/fitness or ask the front desk.
- Glen Pine Pavilion
- 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Register Now | Course ID 231145
Dogwood Society Open House (Passport)
Join the Dogwood 50 Plus Society for a showcase of creativity, connection and community spirit! Explore engaging displays and live demonstrations from a variety of activity groups, including readings from the Lifewriters Group. Stop by the Wood Carving Group to see the craft in action and learn more about our Woodshop. Everyone is welcome to come connect and get inspired!
- Dogwood Pavilion
- 1 – 3 p.m.
Healthy Aging, Healthy Gut: The Role of Food and Movement (Passport)
As we age, digestion and mobility naturally change - but with the right support through food and gentle movement, we can maintain energy, ease and independence.
- Glen Pine Pavilion
- 4 – 5:30 p.m.
- Register Now | Course ID 229396
Impossible Puzzles
Mind-bending and fun puzzles to challenge your thinking with your friends. Simple hands-on paper-based puzzles for you to solve using your creative, lateral and analytical thinking. Great way to exercise your brain and engage with others!
- Glen Pine Pavilion
- 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.
- Register Now | Course ID 223862
Adult Fitness Orientation
Learn how to safely and effectively use the equipment in the Fitness Centre. Includes an over view of the weightroom floor, fitness studio and a basic full body program. Before attending the class, please ensure you fill out the PAR Q form available at coquitlam.ca/fitness or ask the front desk.
- Glen Pine Pavilion
- 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Course ID 231132
- 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Course ID 231141
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Course ID 231142
Silver Screamers Screening with Q&A
Join us for a special screening of Silver Screamers - a heartwarming and spine-tingling documentary that follows a group of spirited senior citizens as they embark on an extraordinary adventure far outside their comfort zone; creating a horror film. The screening will be followed with a live stream Q&A with the director Sean Cisterna.
- Glen Pine Pavilion
- 6:15 – 8:45 p.m.
- Register Now | Course ID 231598
Love & Harmony Workshop
Join us for light refreshments as you learn about Dogwood Pavilion’s variety of adult and senior programs, activities, and services! Meet City staff and members of the Dogwood Seniors Society Board in this engaging information session. Will feature a tour of special amenities such as the woodshop and lapidary rooms.
- Glen Pine Pavilion
- 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
- Register Now | Course ID 223861
Seniors Week: Seniors Week BBQ
Join us for a special BBQ celebrating Seniors Week. Event is outside if weather permits in Spirit Square.
- Glen Pine Pavilion
- 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Registration now closed
Music on the Patio with Dancing Harp
Join us for an afternoon of ice cream and music on the patio with the Dancing Harp, Rebecca Blair! While ice cream supplies last.
- Dogwood Pavilion
- 1 – 2:15 p.m.
- Register Now | Course ID 229112
Park Flag Painting
Join the Park Spark team for a creative and collaborative community art project as we paint vibrant flags and fence banners! This hands-on activity involves transforming blank flags into colourful works of art that will be displayed inparks to brighten public spaces and celebrate local community pride.
Garden Basics, Starting from Seed Workshop
This hands-on introductory workshop will cover everything you need to know about starting your vegetable garden from seed. Plan for your growing season with us! In this session, we will talk about soil mixes, preparation, watering, the process of seed germination, and the plant lifecycle.
- Town Centre Park Community Centre
- 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
- Register Now | Course ID 218743
Technology and Digital Safety
Take control of your digital safety with confidence! This session explores the essentials of protecting yourself - covering software updates, authentication, firewalls, encryption, targeted scams, and being mindful of what you share. Learn practical, easy-to-follow strategies to secure your devices, safeguard your personal information, and navigate the digital world with awareness and peace of mind.
- Dogwood Pavilion
- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Register Now | Course ID 229217
Movie at Glen Pine: Wild Oats
Everything changes for Eva when she receives a life insurance check accidentally made out for five million dollars instead of the expected fifty thousand dollars. She and her best friend take the money and head out for the adventure of a lifetime. Starring Shirley MacLaine, Jessica Lange, Demi Moore.(2016) PG-13 1hr 26mins Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- Glen Pine Pavilion
- 1 – 3 p.m.
- Register Now | Course ID 223865
Guided Art Tour - Maillardville
Explore Coquitlam’s Maillardville neighbourhood on a free, guided public art tour. Join us as we discover the colourful murals and sculptures in historic Maillardville while learning about the artists and stories behind them. The route is approximately 1 km long and relatively flat. Please dress for the weather, this tour will take place rain or shine, walking shoes are recommended.
- 928 Brunette Avenue, near the clock
- 1:30 – 3 p.m.
- Register Now | Course ID 231488
Volleyball 50+ Drop-in
Enjoy this no-cost drop-in for Senior’s Week! Each player must be registered separately. Players must be 50yrs+ and check in will not begin until 5 minutes before the scheduled drop-in time. Spectators are not allowed.
*Registration opens 48 hours prior to start time
Relief Carving and Printmaking
Join us to create your own linoleum carving and ink print. Learn to safely carve and transfer your image into personalized art stamps. All supplies included.
- Dogwood Pavilion
- 9:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Register Now | Course ID 229113
Glen Pine 50 Plus Society Multicultural Mocktail Party
The Glen Pine 50plus Society presents a Mocktail Multicultural party celebrating our cultural diversity to wrap up Seniors Week. An afternoon of inclusive sharing with traditional dances in costumes from China, Philippines, India, Iran, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and more to build social connection. Wearing global outfits is welcomed. Light refreshments will be served.
- Glen Pine Pavilion
- 1 – 3 p.m.
- Register Now | Course ID 229338
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