The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) will celebrate Active Aging Week from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6.
The distric will hold 35 free activities for District 69 residents. The annual event provides opportunities for older adults to stay active and engaged with others. Several community partners will be hosting activities that will help build stronger connections between older adults and their communities and create a network of senior-oriented organizations.
Physical activities being offered during the week include chair yoga, pilates, Tai Chi, curling, walking and skating. Arts and crafts will also be offered and will feature painting, weaving and quilting workshops. Elder College presentations and an open house to speak with representatives from a variety of organizations are also on the event calendar.
Active Aging Week was initiated by the International Council on Active Aging to celebrate aging and to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle on a national scale. The RDN and its community partners have offered free drop-in activities for our community since 2013 to recognize Active Aging Week.
Addresses for the host locations: Berwick QB, 120 First Ave W, Qualicum Beach; Jensen Centre (BGC Family Centre), 132 Jensen Ave E, Parksville; Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach; Nanoose Place Community Centre, 2925 North West Bay Rd., Nanoose Bay; Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville; Qualicum Beach Commons, 744 Primrose St., Qualicum Beach; Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave., Qualicum Beach; Ravensong Aquatic Centre; 737 Jones St., Qualicum Beach; Springwood Park Pkg Lot, 500 Despard Ave., Parksville; The Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs.
A full schedule of activities and links to our Active Aging Week community partners can be found online at getinvolved.rdn.ca/rec-connect/news_feed/active-aging-week.