Seniors Activities at a Glance

Special Events for Seniors
September - December 2007

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Address: 100 City Centre Drive, P.O. Box 2214, Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2C9 Canada
Telephone: 905-615-3207

  Wine Tasting

  Volunteer Workshop: Team Building with Karen King

  Fall Fashion Show

  15th Anniversary Crystal Extravaganza

  Toonie Bingo

  Murder on Flight Square 115

  Remember When

  International Lunch

  Christmas Lunch and Dance

  Christmas Gift Wrap

  Christmas Concert

  Christmas Toonie Bingo

  New Year's Eve Party


Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting

Friday, September 7, 2007: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

An expert from "Vintages" will be here to lead you through a selection of wines from Diageo, including two new French fine wines from Barton & Guestier and Sterling Vineyards' Merlot. You will learn about taste, quality and food pairing as you sample a variety of wines.
Light hors d'oevres are included.

Advance tickets: $8.00 Members, $10.00 Guests 50+
Buy soon as tickets are limited.
After September 6, 2007: $10.00 Members, $12.00 Guests 50+.


Volunteer Workshop: Team Building with Karen King

Karen King on Team Building

Thursday, September 13, 2007: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Karen is the founder of Karen King & Associates Inc. Coaching, Research & Development. She is a local ambassador, working to substantially increase public awareness of how the coaching profession is helping teams become much more cohesive. Karen serves as a personal and business development resource to our community.

The various topics covered by Karen King include: Appreciate and build on what is working, Explore compassionate communications skills, Manage team diversity, Embrace and sustain desirable change, the Johari Window, as well as:

The Compassionate Communication Quiz

1. I feel fully present when I communicate
2. I make eye contact
3. I do not take on other's emotions
4. I do not minimize other's feelings
5. I care what the person has to say
6. I do not interrupt
7. I do not listen for what is "right/wrong"
8. I create a safe environment of trust
9. I listen to understand not to judge
10. I know we all have our own filters (for the way we see the world)

This special educational workshop was by invitation only and was designed for Volunteers of the Older Adult Centre. Karen King's excellent presentation was enjoyed by all. Karen may be reached at 27˝ Considine Avenue, St. Catharines, Ontario L2N 5K1, Canada. 905-938-7173. Email: Karen.King@bellnet.ca.


Fall Fashion Show: City Smarts

Fashion Show

Thursday, September 20, 2007: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Check out the newest looks in the fall fashions and holiday apparel from City Smarts.
Light refreshments are included

Advance tickets: $8.00 Members, $10.00 Guests 50+
After September 19, 2007: $10.00 Members, $12.00 Guests 50+.


15th Anniversary Crystal Extravaganza

View Mississauga News Galleries: Older Adult Centre Anniversary Video

Bob De Angelis from Google image http://bobdeangelis.com/pops/assets/graphics/bobDeangelis001b.jpg

Bob De Angelis Band playing at Older Adult Centre Bob De Angelis Band playing at Older Adult Centre

Friday, October 2, 2007: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Enjoy a catered lunch, themed décor, and dance the afternoon away with Juno Award Winner Bob De Angelis, and his 11-piece Big Band Swing Orchestra.

Quote from BobDeAngelis.com:
"One of Canada’s most accomplished bandleaders and instrumentalists, Bob DeAngelis has entertained for numerous heads of state including Canadian Prime Ministers, American Presidents and several members of the British Royal Family."

This is a MEMBERS ONLY event with limited seating. No jeans, please.

Tickets go on sale on Monday, August 13, 2007.

Ticket Price: $15.00.


Toonie Bingo

Bingo - from Google image http://www.jadedwritings.com/eccentric/images/bingo.jpg

Thursday, October 11, 2007: Starting at 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy snacks at your table and lots of door prizes during this special bingo.
Free jackpot card for all.

Advance tickets: $2.00 Members, $3.00 Guests 50+
After October 10, 2007: $3.00 Members, $4.00 Guests 50+.


Murder on Flight Square 115

Airplane - from Google image http://www.freepatriot.com/imagewarehouse/airplane-departing.jpg

Tuesday, October 30, 2007: Starting at 12:30 p.m.

Help our detective figure out "who done it" during this afternoon flight.
A light lunch will be served on board.

Advance tickets: $8.00 Members, $10.00 Guests 50+
After October 29, 2007: $10.00 Members, $12.00 Guests 50+.


Remember When

Remember the Forties: It's Been a Long Time: Music of the War Years, Vol. 3
Music of the War Years - from Google image http://www.ddaymuseum.org/store/images/music_war_years.jpg

Friday, November 9, 2007: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon of nostalgia as we remember the music and events of the war years.
Sandra Cohen will entertain, then sing along with the choir and dance to the tunes of the 40's.

Advance tickets: $6.00 Members, $8.00 Guests 50+
After November 8, 2007: $8.00 Members, $10.00 Guests 50+.


International Lunch

Multicultural Group of People from Google image http://www.k-state.edu/udguidesite/gx/group.jpg

Thursday, November 27, 2007: Starting at 12:30 p.m.

This fabulous luncheon is hosted by our Ethno Cultural groups and features various international foods and entertainment.
This event sells out every year and is for Members only.

Advance tickets: $10.00 Members.


Christmas Lunch and Dance

North American Christmas Dinner from Google image http://hoover.archives.gov/exhibits/christmasworld/images/table.jpg

Friday, December 7, 2007: Starting at 1:00 p.m.

Celebrate the season with a turkey dinner and all the trimmings and then enjoy live dance music with the Excelsior Jazz Band.

Advance tickets: $20.00 Members, $22.00 Guests 50+
After December 3, 2007: $22.00 Members, $24.00 Guests 50+.


Christmas Gift Wrap

Christmas Gift Wrap from Google image www.papercrave.com/images/blog-images/carolyn...

Sunday, December 8 to Monday, December 24, 2007
Monday to Saturday: 10:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 6:00 p.m.

Have all of your Christmas gift wrapping done in the Square One shopping Centre this holiday season.

Please see Karmela Buzdon if you are able to volunteer for gift wrap.


Christmas Concert

Sing a Christmas Carol from Google image http://www.wowcom.net/christmas97/day10/images/elfcaroling.gif

Thursday, December 13, 2007: Starting at 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy a concert by a local school choir and join our choir to sing carols of the season.
Light refreshments.

Advance tickets: $5.00 Members, $6.00 Guests 50+
After December 12, 2007: $6.00 Members, $7.00 Guests 50+.


Christmas Toonie Bingo

Christmas Bingo from Google image http://www.uncommoncourtesy.com/2004ChristmasWeb2.gif

Thursday, December 27, 2007: Starting at 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy snacks at your table and lots of door prizes during this special bingo.
Free jackpot card for all.

Advance tickets: $2.00 Members, $3.00 Guests 50+
After December 26, 2007: $3.00 Members, $4.00 Guests 50+.


New Year's Eve Party

Happy New Year from Google image http://www.swycaffer.com/divpeg/partyhats.gif New Year's Eve from Google image http://www.tourcart.net/tourmate/img/tours/342-1.jpg

Monday, December 31, 2007: From 1:00 -5:00 p.m.

Celebrate the New Year in style!
Line dance and ballroom dance, socialize with friends, and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and desserts all afternoon.

Advance tickets: $12.00 Members, $14.00 Guests 50+
After December 30, 2007: $14.00 Members, $16.00 Guests 50+.