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A LITTLE HISTORY OF THE 54+ SENIORS. Our club started in 1968 and was called THE GOLDEN AGE CLUB. Our name changed in the early 90's to what it is today. This was done to encourage more younger people to join. The club has had many homes. We first started to gather in the basement of St John's Church. Then the town gave us use of a small building on Church St. but we outgrew this space and moved to the Gibson Centre which we occupied for 3 years. In 2010 we were on the move again and found a place at the Kingsmere Retirement Home. With the help of the town we finally got our own clubhouse which is attached to the New Tecumseth Recreation Centre on Industrial Road. Our grand opening was held on May 30, 2015. The club has grown over these years and as of today we have 220 members but we are always looking for more. We offer many varied activities such as cards, jam sessions, bus trips, pool, shuffleboard and more. Darts are our newest activity to enjoy. NEW ON THE AGENDA A trip to the 1000 Islands and Ottawa Tulip Festival has been arranged for May 11th - 14th 2020 at the Colonial Resort. Three dinners, three breakfasts, two hour luncheon cruise is included. Visit the Byward Market and shop. City tour on the Garden Promenade plus other entertainment. If interested please call the office or send a e-mail. DAY TRIPS FOR 2020 In June Murder at High Sea, Old Mill, Toronto In July a Fiddler on the Loose - Hamilton Family Theatre In Aug a luncheon and show at the Penetang Theatre in Sept a Grand River Cruise, (awaiting confirmation) In Oct a trip to Kitchener Oktoberfest. As you can see we have a lot on our agenda. . The 54 plus Seniors Centre has reached 300 members. OTHER ACTIVITIES Our Centre is open daily from 10:00 am to 12:00. If you would like to take a look at our premises the door is open for your visit. While there; pick up a copy of our newsletter. If you are interested in any of our activity someone will help you with any questions and get you started. If you like toe tapping music then you will find this at either our Jam Session on the 4th Wednesday of the month or at the Alliston Fiddle Group which entertains on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. If it is reading you like than there is a lot of books to choose from with our two bookcases full of reading material. If you are interested in creating crafts then the Friday Craft group is where you should be. To contact our Centre use one of the following: EMAIL ADDRESS-54plusseniors@gmail.com Web Site-www54plusseniorcentreinc.com PHONE # 705-434-1055 LOCATION-New Tecumseth Rec Centre, 7300 Industrial Parkway, Alliston located at the back west end side door of building. The 54+ Seniors belong to The United Senior Citizens of Ontario, a group who take concerns and issues to the Government on behalf of all seniors. |
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