National Seniors Day (Oct 1)

Web banner - National Seniors Day 2024 The City of Richmond annually celebrates this day with free and low cost community activities before and after October 1. While focused on residents over 55 years of age, everyone is welcome to attend the activities taking place. Register today!

Community Activities

Mon, Sep 23

Drumming Circle

Release stress and tension in these unique session that focuses primarily on African rhythms and fundamentals of hand drumming on the Djembe. This is a wonderful opportunity to socialize and make new friends playing music together. Registration required.
1:00 – 3:00pm
Steveston Community Centre | Event ID #00343147

Tue, Oct 1

National Seniors Day Social

Celebrate the day with light refreshments, learn about upcoming 55+ activities and share ideas for future programming. Registration required.
10:00 – 10:45am
West Richmond Community Centre | Event ID #00337126
10:30 – 11:30am
Steveston Community Centre | Event ID #00342099
1:00 – 2:30pm
East Richmond Community Hall | Event ID #00331321
3:15 – 4:00pm
Minoru Centre for Active Living (Seniors Centre) | Event ID #00335379

Richmond Public Art Tour

Explore Richmond's public art collection on this bus and walking tour led by a retired Public Art Planner. Visits include the Oval Village, Capstan Village and the Alexandra Neighbourhood. Registration required.
10:00am – 12:00pm
Minoru Centre for Active Living (Seniors Centre) | Event ID #00341805

Pickleball Tournament - Indoor - $11.70

Play in a fun pickleball tournament for beginners. Tournament play, refreshments and snacks included. Registration is for one player. Players paired randomly at the event. Registration
required.
10:30am – 1:00pm
Thompson Community Centre | Event ID #00340776
1:00 – 3:00pm
Thompson Community Centre | Event ID #00340780

Intergenerational Art Workshop

Express creativity in this intergenerational session that builds connections and fosters community with Hamilton Community Centre’s Preschool Program. Supplies included. Registration
required.
11:30am – 12:30pm
Hamilton Community Centre | Event ID #00339538

Line Dancing Social

Celebrate National Seniors Day while getting active. Practice basic moves that make up current line dancing choreography. Light refreshments included. Registration required.
12:30 – 1:30pm
South Arm Community Centre | Event ID #00343805

Artful Performances and Social - $11.00

Celebrate the day by enjoying live performances, light refreshments and canvas drawings. Registration required.
2:00 – 3:30pm
City Centre Community Centre | Event ID #00354074

Film Club Classics: Senior's Movie Night "Wizard of Oz"

Join the screening of the 85th Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz (1939) produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). Registration required.
6:00 – 8:30pm
Richmond Public Library | Register: Wizard of Oz

Wed, Oct 2

Chinese Chess Game

Chinese Chess Club for seniors! Registration required.
4:00 – 6:00pm
Richmond Public Library | Register: Chinese Chess Game

Fri, Oct 4

Mahjong and Conversation

Play Mahjong and have fun conversations! Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players. Registration required.
1:30 – 3:00pm
Richmond Public Library | Register: Mahjong & Conversation

Sat, Oct 5

Switch Sport Games for Seniors and Kids

We all know that it is important to have communication between generations, especially between grandparents and their grandchildren. To celebrate senior day, RPL is happy to introduce a new cross-generation program: Switch Sport Game for Seniors and Kids. Registration required.
10:00am – 12:00pm

Richmond Public Library | Register: Switch Sport Games for Seniors and Kids

3 Ways to Register

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604-276-4300, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm
In-person at any community facility

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