February 23, 2024
Join us by wearing pink for Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, February 28 in support of creating a kind, supportive, welcoming and inclusive world by raising awareness about bullying. Pink shirt day is not just for kids. Adults of all ages can be affected by bullying.
Spring Registration has started! Check out the many unique classes, workshops, special events and programs available. View the Spring 2024 Digital Program Guide and register to try something new!
HOURS OF OPERATION
Dogwood Pavilion | Glen Pine Pavilion
TO REGISTER:
Sign up online at www.coquitlam.ca/registration
Call the Registration Line at 604-927-4386
Register in-person at the Pavilions during operating hours
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT DOGWOOD
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming spring session of hands-on baking classes at Dogwood! These one-of-a-kind classes blend baking with the art of decorating, emphasizing the mastery of techniques, tips, and tricks to create delicious, beautifully decorated cookies, cupcakes, and desserts.
Polka Dot Sugar Cookies
Earl Grey Tea Cakes with Lemon Glaze
Vanilla Cupcakes with Multicolour Buttercream Rosettes
Rosette Butter Cookies
Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Flowers
Strawberry Shortcake
Click here for a full listing of cooking and baking classes
Dogwood is delighted to introduce afternoon Tea Dances, starting in April! Join us for an afternoon of social dancing to great music. Whether you're a novice, intermediate, or advanced dancer, you're welcome to join. After the dance, mingle with fellow dancers and enjoy some light refreshments.
April Afternoon Tea Dance
May Afternoon Tea Dance
June Afternoon Tea Dance
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GLEN PINE
The upcoming Glen Pine Live featuring The Midlife Band promises to be a very entertaining evening with a St. Patrick’s Day vibe. The live band playing will have your toes tapping and the luck of the Irish in everyone will make this a lively celebration. Dressing up in green is optional. Menu: Burger bar, Salad, Vegetables and Dip. Dessert: Assorted Pies with ice cream. Thank you to our Presenting Partner, Aspira Retirement Living (Astoria and Mayfair Terrace). Doors open at 5:45pm. Dinner begins at 6:00pm. Entertainment begins at 7:30pm. The fee is $35 plus Tax.
Tickets are still available and we would love to see you and your friends.
New to the Spring schedule are some dance classes that we are excited to offer. If you have no idea what these classes are like, sign up so that you may try something new such as Dare to Dance Explorations,Lyrical Beginner, Lady Style Bachata and the growing in popularity weekly Monday afternoon (3:30 – 4:30 p.m.) Themed Music workshops that have become so much fun for those who love different music genres.
Learn More about other dance opportunities.
SPECIAL EVENTS
February 23 Dogwood Indoor Plant Swap and Talk
February 23 Dogwood Lunar New Year Musical Performance by Phoenix Ensemble
March 7 Glen Pine Paint and Pasta Night
March 8 International Women’s Day Presentation: How to Build Up and Support Each Other
March 8 International Women’s Day Movie Hidden Figures
March 15 Glen Pine Live: St. Patrick’s Day with Midlife Band
March 28 Dogwood Easter Luncheon and Glen Pine Easter Luncheon
April 12 Dogwood Afternoon Tea Dance
April 26 Dogwood Social Evening with Vinyl Recall
April 27 Earth Day: Swap and Sale
Click for more details on these upcoming special events this season.
PAVILION MOVIES
Movies are a wonderful way to spend an afternoon and meet others who enjoy the silver screen. For $2 you can transport yourself into another world of adventure, comedy, drama, mystery and more. If you have ideas on movie titles you would like to view, please let us know. We are looking for a Film and Movie Moderator to facilitate our weekly movie programs. If you are a film buff who enjoys a wide array of films and movies and would enjoy leading a brief discussion about the movie afterwards, we would love to hear from you. Discussion questions will be provided.
Monday Matinee Movies at Dogwood 1 p.m.
Feb 26 Sleepless in Seattle
Mar 4 The Dressmaker
Friday Movies at Glen Pine 1 p.m.
Mar 1 Priscilla
Mar 8 Elvis
Drop In (Pre-registration Recommended) for details on movies and more Adult General Interest Activities
BUS TRIPS
Day trips are back on the schedule with new trips for the Spring. Here are some planned Spring trips:
April 12 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
April 24 Simply Sooke
May 8 North Pender Island
May 25 Saltspring Island Saturday Market
June 3 Butchart Gardens High Tea
June 12 Historical Cumberland
INCOME TAX CLINICS
Have your 2023 income tax returns done by Canada Revenue Agency trained volunteers.
Eligibility: Individuals with either low income or receiving any eligible form of government income assistance. Income guidelines are $35,000 for a single individual, $45,000 for a couple. Simple tax returns only. Self employed returns (including delivery drivers) and returns of deceased people are not accepted. You are booking a timeslot to have your income tax done in person at either Dogwood or Glen Pine Pavilion. There will be a Questionnaire to be completed at time of registration to confirm eligibility.
Please call our registration line to book an appointment at 604-927-4386.
Service Adapted to Keep Seniors Safe:
Seniors who are unable to attend an appointment in person have the option to file their 2023 Income Tax Returns over the phone. Offered in partnership with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), volunteers will pick up all supporting documents and file the Income Tax Return over the phone at no cost to seniors. For more information about this service, contact Kim Bortolin, Community Services Coordinator at 604-927-6093.
PAVILION FOOD SERVICES
Kitchens are open at both pavilions. Check out the weekly menu for hot lunch options.
Baked goodies, hot and cold beverages, soup and sandwiches are available daily.
Please note: New menus posted each Friday after 1 p.m. for the following week.
Tea Garden (Dogwood)
Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Open Saturday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Boulevard Café (Dogwood)
Open for lunch Monday to Friday 10:30 a.m. - 1p.m.
Weekly menu (PDF)
Lemon Tree Café (Glen Pine)
Open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch served daily at 11:00 a.m.
Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Weekly Menu (PDF)
ACTIVITY GROUPS AND CLUBS (50+)
At Glen Pine, there are still many groups looking for participants especially to play cards or games. New activity group ideas welcomed.
To join: Sign up online at www.coquitlam.ca/registration
Call the Registration Line at 604-927-4386
Register in-person during operating hours
At Dogwood Pavilion, Activity Groups are managed by the Dogwood Senior Society.
To Join an Activity Group or for more information:
Contact the Activity Group Leader in advance of attendance.
Contact information, dogwoodseniors50plus.com or contact the Dogwood Pavilion front desk 604-927-6098.
The Roller Skating Activity Group would like to welcome new members for roller skating or roller blading to great music, Thursdays 12:30 – 3 p.m. at the Poirier Forum. Please register and pay the $2 drop in at Dogwood Pavilion. The Roller Skating Activity Group is part of the Dogwood Pavilion Seniors Society for adults 50 plus.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Adapted Aqua Movement 19 years +
On Thursdays at 10:15 – 11 a.m. in the shallow area of the warm therapy pool at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, BC V3J 6A9). This is a $2.00 pre-registered drop-in. The program is designed for those with physical disabilities and/or cognitive impairments where the focus is on low impact exercises to improve activities of daily living. Those requiring 1:1 support to participate in the water are asked to bring their own support person at no additional charge. New participants will receive a phone call prior to the class to discuss support and equipment needs.
Learn More.
Financial Assistance for Recreation
With registration ongoing for winter 2024 programming, now is a great time to apply for Coquitlam’s Financial Assistance for Recreation program.
Each year, qualifying Coquitlam residents will receive 50 free drop-in visits plus a $225 credit they can use for an expanded range of admissions, passes, programs, lessons, exam fees, supplies, rentals and more. For details or to register online, click the link below.
Learn More.
This message is sent on behalf of Claudette Haire, Business Services Manager
Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities, City of Coquitlam prcs_info@coquitlam.ca