UPCOMING EVENTS
Birthday Party
Friday, November 21 at 1:15 pm
Get ready to hit the dance floor at our high-energy TGC Dance Party featuring DJ banANA and DJ Groovylene! Enjoy dazzling lights, great company, and classic hits from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. The music you know and love. It’s an afternoon of fun, friendship, and feel-good memories you won’t want to miss!
As a special bonus, we’ll also be celebrating the retirement of our Finance Officer, Mariola, from TGC. Join us in wishing her all the best as she begins this new chapter. Let’s send her off with gratitude, laughter, and lots of good vibes and make it a celebration to remember!
Cake, ice-cream, coffee or tea will be served after the show. There is no charge to members celebrating birthdays. Tickets are $4 for all others. Guest tickets can be purchased at Front Reception. The birthday party is brought to you by First Memorial Funeral Services.
Festive Christmas Luncheon
Thursday, December 4
Cost: $18
Celebrate the season with us at our Festive Christmas Luncheon. Enjoy delicious food, holiday cheer and warm company to brighten your day!
12:00pm Menu : Roll, roast turkey with stuffing, homestyle gravy, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, brussels, sprouts, caramel apple pie withice-cream, coffee and tea.
1:00 pm : Entertainment provided by Malcolm Wade.
Deadline for ticket purchase December 2 by 3:00 pm.
Alan P. Sentance Educational Lecture: Navigating Retirement Home Living
Tuesday, December 9
10:30 – 11:30 am
Presented by Jesse Friedman and Heather Hyndman, VISAVIE
Choosing a retirement home is a complex process with many factors to consider, such as budget, care levels, and activities. Join us for this presentation to learn the right questions to ask and what to look for. This session will help you make an informed decision, whether you are currently considering a move, assisting family, or just curious.
Christmas Brunch
Tuesday, December 16
Cost: $18
Savour the season at our Christmas Brunch, featuring a delicious holiday spread of classic brunch favourites and festive treats all served with a side of warm cheer and good company!
11:00 am Menu: rolls, assorted pastries, salads, waffles, sausages, bacon, home fries, scramble eggs, seasonal vegetables, mushroom chicken, carved ham, black forest cake, coffee and tea.
Deadline for ticket purchase December 12 by 3:00 pm.
Birthday Party
Friday, December 19 at 1:15 pm
Entertainment will be provided by The Good Companions Choir, directed by Keith Murfin. Cake, ice cream, coffee & tea will be served after the entertainment. There is no charge to members celebrating birthdays. Tickets are $4 for all others and can be purchased at Front Reception.
Alan P. Sentance Educational Lecture: Is Your Home Wasting Your Money?
Wednesday, January 13
10:30 – 11:30 am
Presented by Aaron Nunes
Join a specialist for a special presentation on how to make your home more energy-efficient and save money – without spending a dime. You will learn simple tips to reduce your energy use, stay comfortable year-round, and discover free programs for both homeowners and renters that offer home upgrades. Application support for these free programs will be available after the presentation.
Birthday Party
Friday, January 23 at 1:15 pm
Entertainment will be provided by Guitardy, led by David Jones. Cake, ice cream, coffee & tea will be served after the entertainment. There is no charge to members celebrating birthdays. Tickets are $4 for all others and can be purchased at Front Reception.
Rabbie Burns Luncheon
Wednesday, January 28
Cost: $20
Pull on your tartan and lift a glass! It’s time to toast the Bard of Ayr! Join us for a lively Rabbie Burns lunch as we celebrate the life and legacy of Scotland’s beloved poet, Robert Burns, with traditional food, Scottish flair and a toast to his timeless words!
12:00 pm Menu: cockie leekie soup, roast sirloin of beef, haggis, mashed potatoes, mashed turnip and carrot, green beans, oatmeal pie, coffee and tea.
1:00 pm Entertainment provided by The Chords.
Deadline for ticket purchase January 26 by 3:00 pm.
Alan P. Sentance Educational Lecture: The GIS Guide: Everything You Need To Know
Wednesday, February 4
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Presented by Kanishk Sinha, Citizen Services Specialist – Service Canada
Are you confident you’re receiving the full Guaranteed Income Supplement you’re entitled to? This comprehensive session is your one-stop shop to demystify the GIS. We will walk you through the entire process, from eligibility and applications to understanding how other income affects your payments and the annual renewal. You’ll leave feeling informed, confident, and in control of the benefits you deserve.
Valentine’s Day Tea
Tuesday, February 10
1:00 pm
Cost: $5
Love is sweet and so are the treats! Join us for Valentine’s Day Tea and indulge in both, with good company to sweeten the day even more.
Entertainment will be provided by Mary-Ellen Shennan. The dessert will feature red velvet
cake, coffee and tea.
Deadline for ticket purchase February 6 by 3:00 pm.
Mardi Gras Luncheon
Tuesday, February 24
Cost: $18
Laissez les bons temps rouler! Celebrate Mardi Gras with us at a lively luncheon featuring flavourful Cajun dishes, vibrant colours, and a touch of New Orleans magic. Enjoy great food, live jazz entertainment, and good company as we bring the joy of Mardi Gras to you!
12:00 pm Menu: corn bisque, chicken breast, rice and beans, green beans, bread pudding, coffee and tea.
1:00 pm Entertainment provided by the Jock River Jazz Band.
Deadline for ticket purchase February 20 by 3:00 pm.
Birthday Party
Friday, February 27 at 1:15 pm
Entertainment will be provided by Roger Fowler. Cake, ice cream, coffee & tea will be served after the entertainment. There is no charge to members celebrating birthdays. Tickets are $4 for all others and can be purchased at Front Reception.