Parkinson Senior Society

Pickleball - All Play Registration Required - $2
2025-08-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Parkinson Senior Centre, 1700 Parkinson Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada
This session is open to all levels. Please be respectful of each other and above all, have fun!
IMPORTANT NOTE: this session requires registration. Registration starts every Monday morning at 8:00am by phone 250-762-4108 (or in person at the Centre). You may sign up Yourself and a partner. Sessions are capped at 24 people.

Pool Room (Billiards) - $2
2025-08-25 08:00 - 15:00
Our Pool Room on the 2nd floor of the Centre is equipped with 4 regulation size billiards tables. 1 designated for Eight Ball and the other 3 for Snooker. Although many of our regular players do bring their own cues we also have cues available for use for those who don’t own one. All Members welcome. Only $2.00!
Open Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 3:00pm. Last entry is at 2:30pm before the front doors are locked for the day.

Group Fitness - $3
2025-08-25 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-08-25 08:45 - 09:45
Designed for those 50 years of age and older who are looking to improve their strength and functional fitness through a fun group fitness experience. These classes include a cardio component along with the use of equipment such as steps, resistance bands, pilates & stability balls, and weights (at your discretion) to provide you a full body workout designed to improve your usable strength, physical fitness, and overall mental heath. The class is led by a qualified instructor, always mindful of your individual abilities, and full of encouragement!

Ukulele Lessons - $3
2025-08-25 09:15 - 11:00
Arrive at 9:15 for check in, set up, tuning, and hello’s. Lessons start promptly at 9:30. This class is for those who need to learn the basics of chords & strumming. You do need your own ukulele to participate. Copies of printed music can be purchased from the Instructor.

Table Tennis - $2
2025-08-25 09:20 - 11:20
Table Tennis is a fun and exciting game enjoyed by people of all ages and from all walks of life. Anyone can enjoy playing table tennis. We have a fun group of players from beginners to more advanced who love to play the game and have a good time. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Come join in!

Zumba Gold - $3
2025-08-25 09:45 - 22:45
This 1 hour Zumba Gold® class is the Zumba Fitness program that’s everything a traditional Zumba class is – an exhilarating, effective, easy-to follow Latin-inspired, calorie burning dance party – but in this class we take it a little easier. It’s all about feeling the music, having fun, letting loose, and getting fit without being overly concerned about whether you are doing it right or wrong.
How it Works: The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focusses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered, happy, and feeling strong.
Benefits: Class focusses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility, and balance.

Biking Club - no charge
2025-08-25 10:00 - 13:00
Join us from Spring to the end of October for a fun, energetic, and supportive bike rides. We meet at the Parkinson Activity Centre every Monday morning and head out as a group to explore Kelowna and area. Special rides beyond the city carpool from the Centre.
There is no charge for the Bike Club so give us a try. You do, However, need to be a Member so drop in prior and sign up! Only $15/yr to engage in ALL the activities throughout.

Yoga - $6
2025-08-25 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-25 11:00 - 12:30
Parkinson Senior Centre offers a multi-level Hatha Yoga class that is suitable for anybody and everybody. Each 90-minute class will have some focus on breath work (pranayama), a variety of poses (asanas) to stretch and strengthen the entire body and end with relaxation (savasana). The only rule in the class is to listen to your body first and foremost and the main goal is to have fun!

Intermediate Stott Pilates - $5
2025-08-25 11:30 - 12:30
FYI – This class will be held upstairs.
Pilates Plus – Basic Stott Mat 1 exercises incorporating mini ball and band. Upgrade beginner Pilates to emulate Reformer style exercises. Proven strength and flexibility results.
“A 2018 study of 90 people published in the Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation found that participants who practiced Pilates for one hour three times a week for eight weeks improved their scores on a functional movement screen, which measures things like balance, stability, and mobility, more than people who did yoga instead (or who didn’t exercise at all).”
Although all are welcome – If you’re a first timer you may want to try the Beginners Stott Pilates class on Thursday from 1-2 pm first to see if it’s right for you. It is in the Gym.

Qigong - $3
2025-08-25 12:45 - 13:45
Our Instructor, Harold (Hajime) Naka, will guide you through this class using moving meditation exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.

Mahjong - $2
2025-08-25 13:00 - 15:00
We play both Hong Kong New World & American Mahjong. To play Hong Kong style our group is able to supply you with a copy of the latest sheet if you do not have a copy. For American style you will need to pre-purchase the current year’s card from https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/store.aspx# . (9$ USD). Sorry but we do not play Chinese style.
Here is a brief explanation of the game. Don’t be scared off – it is lots of fun and you will love it. If you are familiar with Rummy you should pick it up no problem.
The game is played with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols, although some regional variations use a different number of tiles. In most variations, each player begins by receiving 13 tiles. In turn players draw and discard tiles until they complete a legal hand using the 14th drawn tile to form four groups (melds) and a pair (head). There are fairly standard rules about how a piece is drawn, stolen from another player and thus melded, the use of simples (numbered tiles) and honours (winds and dragons), the kinds of melds, and the order of dealing and play.

Wizard - $2
2025-08-25 13:00 - 15:30
Wizard is a card game similar to Bridge that is gaining in popularity. It can be played with 4, 5 or 6 people making it flexible for singles to drop in. Basic premise is that you bid for tricks at an auction and proceed to capture them via straight bidding with no conventions, making it easier to pick up the game. Then you must defend your hand as well as try to get tricks because you need to capture the exact amount you bid or else get penalized if you have more or less than your bid. In Wizard there is also a Wizard Card that trumps the trump suit and a Joker Card that helps you defend your hand from taking more tricks. Typical game takes approx. 2-2.5 hrs.

Chair Yoga - $3
2025-08-25 14:00 - 15:00
Perfect for people with limited mobility, balance issues, or in recovery – This gentle form of yoga is practiced sitting in a chair or standing using a chair for support. Starting with a short meditation, followed by breathing exercise, then the practice. The poses, or Asana, are often adaptations of Hatha yoga. We will end the class with a short meditation and a quote for the day.
NOTE: This program is not suitable for those with osteopenia or osteoporosis. If you have either of these please review our information on the OSTEOFIT for Life class which may be perfect for you.

Crafting - $2
2025-08-26 09:00 - 12:45
Bring the materials and project that you would like to work on and take part in this creative atmosphere with fellow crafters. Anything from paper crafting, card making, scrapbooking, knitting, crocheting, what ever creative passion you may have. Learn or share something new.

Ukulele Jam Session - $3
2025-08-26 09:15 - 11:00
Arrive at 9:15 for check in, set up, tuning, and hello’s. Jam Session starts promptly at 9:30. This session is for those who have already taken the lessons or already know how to play. It’s an opportunity to practice with others and learn new songs. You need to have your own ukulele to participate. Printed music can be purchased at the Centre.

Osteofit for Life
2025-08-26 10:30 - 11:30
Physical activity can prevent and even manage more common health issues. In addition, physical activity can increase the ease of performing your everyday activities and make significant improvements in your overall quality of life. Osteofit is a BC Women’s Hospital and Health Center Program. Osteofit is a specially designed exercise and educational program for those with osteoporosis and osteopenia and those at risk of falling who require a safe and gentle strength/balance coordination program. For more information and registration in the PSS Osteofit for Life Program, please contact the B.C.R.P.A. Certified Instructor Kim Froom directly at 250-212-7045. Note: You must be a Member of Parkinson Senior Centre to participate. Membership Applications are available at the Centre.

Line Dancing - Level 1 - $2
2025-08-26 11:45 - 12:45
This class is for dancers who are brand new to line dance (no experience) as well as dancers who have not danced for a number of years and need a refresher on the basic steps. Basic beginner line dance steps are taught in this class and teaches are at a slower pace. The goal is to teach the steps. Dances will progress in difficulty throughout the year to prepare the dancers for Level 2.
Check out all of the Line Dancing Level Descriptions (1-4) on the List of Activities page to see what’s best for you.

Line Dancing - Level 3 & 4 - $2
2025-08-26 13:00 - 15:00
This class is for more experienced line dancers and would be the next step up from Level 2. The 1st hour concentrates on Low Improver to Easy Intermediate (Level 3) line dances and the 2nd hour concentrates on Intermediate/Advanced (Level 4) dances. The Level 3 portion of the class will follow the Level 2 format. The Level 4 format is slightly different in that a new dance is usually the 1st dance taught. New dances are generally done for 4 weeks in a row.
Check out all of the Line Dancing Level Descriptions (1-4) on Activities List page to see what’s best for you.

Scrabble - $2
2025-08-26 13:00 - 15:00
Come join us here at the Parkinson Activity Centre for a great game of Scrabble. You don’t have to be a scrabble superstar to join in so come and have fun while keeping your mind sharp. You are going to meet some great people for sure.

Duplicate Bridge (with Director)- $4
2025-08-26 13:00 - 16:00
Casual. No Partner or Sign up required. This session DOES have a Director but play does not count towards masters points. New players Welcome.

TO VIEW SCORES for both Tuesday & Wednesday’s games please visit the Parkinson Senior Society BridgeWebs site at: https://www.bridgewebs.com/parkinsonseniorbridge/

Ballroom Dance practice - $2
2025-08-26 16:30 - 18:00
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to practice your ballroom dancing and meet other dance enthusiasts. The music varies as do the styles to accompany it such as waltz, foxtrot, cha cha, tango, swing, quickstep & more.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND:

You must come with a partner.
Sorry no singles.
There is no specific instruction or lessons so some degree of prior experience is required, however in seeing how the other couples perform and perhaps getting a few tips you will improve each time.

You do need to be a Member of the Centre. So if you’d like to join in but aren’t a Member yet – just drop by the Centre between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm to sign up at Reception. ONLY $20 for the Year and then you can attend any OR ALL of our activities!

Hiking Group - no charge
2025-08-27 08:30 - 11:30
Trekkers meet at the Parkinson Activity Centre,1700 Parkinson Way, every Wednesday at 8:30 or 9:00 am depending on the time of year. View Monthly Schedule of Dates & Destinations as well as pertinent information on the HIKING GROUP PAGE. You must be a Member to attend at Check In at the Centre prior to starting out – unless you meet at the trailhead where you will check in there with the Leader.

Line Dancing - Level 2 - $2
2025-08-27 09:45 - 10:45
This class is for dancers with more line dance experience and who know the basic beginner line dance steps. Previous participation in Level 1 is recommended. This class would be the next step up from Level 1. There will be much more dance variety at this level and dances will progress in difficulty throughout the year to prepare dancers for Level 3. Format of the class is a little different from Level 1 as there will be a lot more practice of dances. More advanced beginner steps are introduced in this level. Generally, a new dance is taught each week and danced in total for 4 weeks in a row. Previous week’s new dance is the first dance and the second dance is the new teach.
Check out all of the Line Dancing Level Descriptions (1-4) on Activities List page to see what’s best for you.

Level 3 - Beginner Line Dancing - $2
2025-08-27 10:15 - 11:15
This class is for dancers with more line dance experience – generally about 6 months or more. This class will do Beginner to High Beginner line dances. This class would be the next step from the Easy Beginner class. There will be much more variety in Beginner level dances and dances will progress throughout the year to the higher beginner level, preparing dancers for the Low Improver to Intermediate level. Format will be much the same as the Easy Beginner class.
Check out all of the Line Dancing Level Descriptions (1-4) on Activities List page to see what’s best for you.

Level 2 - Beginner Line Dancing - $2
2025-08-27 10:45 - 11:45
This class is for dancers with more line dance experience – generally about 6 months or more. This class will do Beginner to High Beginner line dances. This class would be the next step from the AB/Easy Beginner class. There will be much more variety in Beginner level dances and dances will progress throughout the year to the higher beginner level, preparing dancers for the Low Improver to Intermediate level. Format of the class is a little different as there will be a lot more practice of dances and steps and more advanced steps will be introduced. Generally a new dance is taught each week and danced in total for 4 weeks in a row. Previous week’s new dance is the first dance and the second dance is a new teach.
Check out all of the Line Dancing Level Descriptions (1-4) on Activities List page to see what’s best for you.

Cribbage - $2
2025-08-27 12:30 - 13:30
Cribbage is one of the best two-hand games – and one of the most enduring, for the game was entertaining card players as far back as the seventeenth century. It evolved from an earlier English game called “Noddy,” and the man credited with inventing it is Sir John Suckling, a wealthy English poet. Cribbage affords players both the anticipation of the luck of the deal as well as ample opportunity to exercise their skills in discarding and play. Here at the Parkinson Senior Centre we have a great group of Cribbage players. Join them on Wednesday’s for an afternoon of entertaining competition, coffee and cookies are also part of the Cribbage tradition here at the P.A.C. ($1 extra for the Kitchen)

Chair Yoga (upstairs) - $3
2025-08-27 12:45 - 13:45
Perfect for people with limited mobility, balance issues, or in recovery – This gentle form of yoga is practiced sitting in a chair or standing using a chair for support. Starting with a short meditation, followed by breathing exercise, then the practice. The poses, or Asana, are often adaptations of Hatha yoga. We will end the class with a short meditation and a quote for the day.
NOTE: THIS CLASS IS ON THE 2nd FLOOR and our Elevator is currently out of service so you would need to be able to take the stairs to access the class. We apologize for the inconvenience.
NOTE: This program is not suitable for those with osteopenia or osteoporosis. If you have either of these please review our information on the OSTEOFIT for Life class which may be perfect for you.

Level 4 - Intermediate Line Dancing - $2
2025-08-27 13:00 - 15:00
This class is for more experienced line dancers, generally those with 1 year or more experience and would be the next step from the Beginner line dance class. From approximately 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm will concentrate on Low Improver to Easy Intermediate level line dances and 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm will concentrate on Intermediate level dances. The Improver portion of the class will follow the Beginner format.
The Intermediate level format will be slightly different. One new dance will be taught approximately every 3 weeks to a month. Week 1 will be the new teach; week 2 will be a good review of the dance and weeks 3 and 4 will be walkthroughs. The new dance will be done for 4 weeks total in a row. The remainder of the Intermediate dances will be dances taught in the past. There will be a review when necessary, but mainly these dances should only require walkthroughs.
Check out all of the Line Dancing Level Descriptions (1-4) on Activities List page to see what’s best for you.
