“Under the I, 29. Was anyone born in ‘29?”
“Under the B, 59. Is anyone 59?”
The rapid-fire routine unfolds as numbered balls roll out of the bingo cage during the seniors drop-in program at Lumby’s Saddle Mountain Place.
The goal is to bring seniors together in a fun, friendly atmosphere.
“An activity goes on every day we’re here. Wednesdays are bingo,” said Dawn Frizzell, with the Whitevalley Community Resource Centre, which operates the program in Saddle Mountain’s Dogwood Lounge.
Among the other activities are cribbage, games and entertainment.
Learn to paint runs from September to June, Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m., and there is always computer and Internet access.
There is also an opportunity to play Wii bowling or golf Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Along with connecting with neighbours, program participants can access a lunch at noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for $6.
The drop-in program runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Saddle Mountain Place is located at 1751 Glencaird St.
For more information, call Colleen Ewanchuk, program facilitator, at 250-547-8821.
Beyond the drop-in, WCRC provides Seniors Connect for residents wanting to give back to the community and volunteer at seniors programs.
Among the volunteer opportunities are visiting one-on-one, assisting with games, cooking or assisting with a meal and lead activities.
For more information, call 250-547-8866 or go to www.whitevalley.ca
