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St. Marys and Area Friendship Centre membership guide Memberships A Friendship Centre membership is available to adults aged 50 and over. A membership is required to register for programs or to participate in our drop-in activities. Purchasing or renewing a mem- bership to the Friendship Centre is quick and easy and ensures that you continue to enjoy all the advantages that a membership has to offer. The benefits of a membership are: • Savings on all Friendship Centre programs (your yearly membership will pay for itself in no time!) • Discounts on all day trips (offered through Great Canadian Holidays) • A 10 % discount on all Friendship Centre room rentals • Access to Advisory Boards • Invitations to special events • Opportunity to take advantage of our special celebration packages • A sense of place and belonging “I have found that the Friendship Centre offers so much for those who are interested in getting involved. Be it volunteering, recreation, trips and outings, cards and games, physical activity, hobbies, being a board member or singing. I am so grateful for my membership at the Friendship Centre, where many of my needs are met all year long.” a friendship centre member Town of St. Marys Hours of Operation office hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm We are open for programming evenings and the occasional weekend. Please check the Friendship Centre newsletter on the Town of St. Marys’ website or stop by the office for holiday hours and closures. St. Marys and Area Friendship Centre P.O. Box 782, 317 James Street South St. Marys, Ontario n4x 1b5 phone: 519-284-3272 fax: 519-284-0261 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.townofstmarys.on.ca Transportation to the Friendship Centre can be provided (small fee). Please call St. Marys & Area Mobility Services EasyRide at 519-272-9875.
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St. Marys and Area Friendship Centremembership guide
MembershipsA Friendship Centre membership is available to adults aged 50 and over. A membership is required to register for programs or to participate in our drop-in activities. Purchasing or renewing a mem-bership to the Friendship Centre is quick and easy and ensures that you continue to enjoy all the advantages that a membership has to offer.
The benefits of a membership are: • Savings on all Friendship Centre programs
(your yearly membership will pay for itself in no time!)
• Discounts on all day trips (offered through Great Canadian Holidays)
• A 10 % discount on all Friendship Centre room rentals
• Access to Advisory Boards
• Invitations to special events
• Opportunity to take advantage of our special celebration packages
• A sense of place and belonging
“IhavefoundthattheFriendshipCentreofferssomuchforthosewhoareinterestedingettinginvolved.Beitvolunteering,recreation,tripsandoutings,cardsandgames,physicalactivity,hobbies,beingaboardmemberorsinging.IamsogratefulformymembershipattheFriendshipCentre,wheremanyofmyneedsaremetallyearlong.”
a friendship centre memberTown of St. Marys
Hours of Operationoffice hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm We are open for programming evenings and the occasional weekend.
Please check the Friendship Centre newsletter on the Town of St. Marys’ website or stop by the office for holiday hours and closures.
St. Marys and Area Friendship Centre P.O. Box 782, 317 James Street South St. Marys, Ontario n4x 1b5
phone: 519-284-3272 fax: 519-284-0261
e-mail: [email protected] website: www.townofstmarys.on.ca
Transportation to the Friendship Centre can be provided (small fee). Please call St. Marys & Area Mobility Services EasyRide at 519-272-9875.
Our MandateTo provide a wide variety of social, recreational and educational programs. The Friendship Centre embraces a holistic approach in serving the needs of adults and those with differing abilities, working closely with Home Support Services, Recreation and Mobility Services.
Day TripsThe Friendship Centre in partnership with Great Canadian Holidays offers a variety of trips through- out the year. Our trips are chosen to appeal to a variety of interests.
Examples of trips include: casino, dinner theatre and show, sight seeing, etc. Our volunteer travel club committee is always looking for new ideas of places to see.
In addition to our day trips, our committee plans one overnight trip a year (either within Canada or to the United States).
Programs Over 30 to choose from!The key to a longer, healthier life is staying active both physically and mentally. The Friendship Centre is host to a variety of programs and activities to suit everyone’s interests and levels of ability. Whether you are an “old pro” or a beginner, take a look at what we have to offer.
We have programs such as: • Ballroom dancing• Belly dancing• Yoga• Learn how to play Wii™• Beginner guitar• Taoist tai chi• Stained glass• Carpet bowling
For a complete list of programs call the Friendship Centre, stop by, or browse our website.
Shareyourexpertise! The Friendship Centre is always looking for innovative program ideas and instructors. If you have a hobby or interest that you would like to teach others, please contact the Friendship Centre.
Tuck Shop LunchesWhere else can you find an affordable lunch like this with a great atmosphere? The Friendship Centre has a soup and sandwich lunch every Friday from 11am to 12:30pm. Bring your friends, neighbours and guests to enjoy a healthy and delicious lunch with us!
Soup, sandwich, coffee or tea, and dessert is only $6.00. You are not required to sign up, just drop in and join us every Friday. You won’t be disappointed.
Celebration PackagesYou must be a current member of the Centre to take advantage of this opportunity. Celebrate your birthday, anniversary, retirement and more at the Friendship Centre!
Packages include: linens, place settings, cake, coffee/tea/juice, entertainment (additionalfee), one centerpiece, sign in book for guests.
For fee enquiries please contact the Friendship Centre at 519-284-3272.
Volunteer Opportunities For members
• Program instructors• Auxiliary catering• Travel club committee• Members Advisory Council
• Friendship Centre Advisory Board• Senior games• Office assistance• Friday tuck shop lunches
• Spanish• Variety of card games• Food Glorious Food• Choir• Bell Ringers• Painting and drawing• Shuffleboard• And lots more!
“ProgramsattheFriendshipCentreareagreatwaytohavefunandmeetnewpeople–andthere’ssomethingforeveryone!”a regular participant
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