Cards & Board Games – *Please do not set up for games sooner than 15 minutes before start time of program.
Open to members only, however if you are a non-member, you are welcome to try out the program for a maximum of three times before becoming a member.
Programs continue throughout the summer.
Cribbage – Denis Briand, Alan Stalker, & Cheryl Orr, Conveners
Cribbage is played with a regular 52-card deck, by two, three, or four players. The Crib program is played every Friday at 1:00 pm in the West Community Room and overflow is in the Craft Room. No program on Oct. 17th.
Beginners Cribbage – Eileen Sawatzky, Convener
New to Cribbage? Come play and learn every Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 pm in the Dunford Diner Annex!
Euchre- Judy Baumann & Marlene Nap, Conveners
Euchre is generally played by four persons, with a pack of 32 cards, consisting of nines through the aces. The Euchre program runs Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. in the Dunford Diner Annex.
Bid Euchre – Sharon VanDenHengel & Judy Workman , Conveners
Bid Euchre is played every Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 pm in the Dunford Diner Annex. 32 cards are dealt (double deck from Ace to Jack) Eight cards per person. Game is finished when all players have dealt twice. Play with partners same as regular Euchre. Each player bids once starting with the person to the left of the dealer, highest bidder leads, if you win the bid you only count the number of tricks bid, not the number of tricks taken. There is a $3.00 per day fee for members.
NEW Whist– Dianne Smith, Convener
Whist is played every Thursday at 1:00 pm in the Dunford Diner Annex. Whist is a classic trick-taking card game known for its simple rules and strategic gameplay, where the goal is to win the most tricks. There are several variants of the game – all are easy and fun to play!
Contract Bridge – Dianne Smith, Convener
This program meets on Mondays Thursdays, and Friday at 1:00 pm in the Dunford Diner Annex . Anyone wishing to learn the game or wanting to join in, please stop by. *Currently looking for more participants* No program on Friday, Dec. 12th.
Canasta – Gail Petrie, Convener
Canasta is a card game of the Rummy family. Players attempt to make melds of seven cards of the same rank and “go out” by playing all cards in their hands. Canasta is played in the Dining Room Annex every Tuesday at 12:45 pm.
Texas Hold’em – Mike Bennett, Pino Zucchelli & Marilyn Maloff, Conveners
The subject of many a disagreement in Westerns, was the game Texas Hold’em. Fast forward to present day and minus the saloon / gun fights, Texas Hold’em has become the most popular poker game in North America. Hold’em is a community card game where each player may use any combination of the five community cards and his/her own two hole cards to make a poker hand. This is a fun and easy game to learn. There is a small weekly fee to play the game. Texas Hold’em is played every Tuesday at 1:00 pm in the West Community Room.
Scrabble – Lucy Graham, Convener
Scrabble is a word game in which two to four players score points by forming words from individual lettered tiles on a game board. The words are formed across/down in a crossword fashion. Players meet on Tuesday at 1:00 pm in the Craft Room. If you are interested, drop in any Tuesday.
Chess Club– Cliff Helm, Convener
Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess? Join us for this new program on Friday mornings at 8:30 am – 12:00 pm in the Board Room to learn the role and play a few friendly games! Cancelled on Friday, Oct. 17, 24, and Nov. 7.
Social Activities
*Members only unless otherwise stated.
Jammers – Roy Swidinsky, Convener
Monday Jammers is one of the centre’s most popular programs. If you enjoy music (playing or listening) stop by to be part of this jam, or sit back and enjoy the music. The Jammers meet in the Dunford Diner & Dunford Diner Annex each Monday from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm. As seating is limited, there is a $3.00 fee for Non-Members to attend this program. Begins after the September Long Weekend. *No program on holidays.
Music Makers – Laree Findlay & Gwen Whitt, Conveners
The Nord-Bridge Music Makers is a group that gets together weekly to sing. This group’s main focus is music and performing at different seniors’ health & housing facilities. The group meets weekly at Nord-Bridge in the Dunford Diner Annex on Tuesdays from 10:00 – 11:30 am. New singers and acoustic instrumentalists are welcome. Begins September 9th.
“New” Comers Meet & Greet – Barb LeClair, Heather Schmitt, & Laureen Palmer, Conveners
Strangers are just friends we haven’t met yet. Are you a new member and have trouble going into a room full of people that you would love to have coffee with? Lots of seniors attend Nord-Bridge for exercise, cards, or art, but this group makes that special human connection. Here is your chance to come and meet others as we are always looking for new faces. We meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 10:00 am in the Dunford Diner Annex. Every new member will receive a FREE coupon for a treat from our Dunford Diner! Drop in any day that suits you.
Baking/Cooking at the Interfaith Foodbank – In partnership with the Lethbridge Family Centre, come and have fun creating and socializing while using fresh ingredients from the Interfaith Garden of the Chinook Country Kitchen! Lots of food to take home at the end of the session as well! Please register at Nord-Bridge or call 403-329-3222 and ask for Ashley. For Seniors 55+. We begin Tuesday, Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25, & Dec. 9 at 1:00 pm — 3:00 pm located at Chinook Country Kitchen (Inside the Interfaith Foodbank) 1103 3 Ave. N. This is FREE for Members and $15.00 for Non-Members. Please bring to-go containers to take food home in.
Mind Joggers Writing Group – Ted Sillito, Tami Gaudry, & Judy Knox, Conveners
The Mind Joggers Writers Group is a casual, friendly group that is always looking for new members. Each person has memories that are important to record for future generations. This group is here to offer encouragement and support as you get started in writing. You will be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to write, once you get over the initial fear. Drop-in to the Berlando Boardroom on Thursdays at 9:30 am to see if this program is for you. You may want to just listen or join the discussions. *Begins September 11th.
Ukulele Circle – Laree Findlay, Convener Discover the joy of strumming and singing with us! Whether you’re a seasoned ukulele pro, or a beginner, all are welcome at this program! Bring your ukulele, tuner, music stand, and let’s play together! We play every Friday. 9:00 –9:30 am is for tuning and learning & 9:30 am-10:45 am is for playing music. Located in the Dunford Diner Annex and is FREE for members only. Drop in on what ever day works for you!
Intergenerational Craft and Music Afternoon with Lethbridge Family Centre (LSKIP) – In partnership with the Lethbridge Family Centre, this intergenerational program is with children between the ages of 0 – 12 years old. Nord-Bridge Seniors and the children are then partnered up together and interact in craft activities followed by live nursery rhymes on the piano! We are currently looking for more fun Nord-Bridge Senior members to volunteer in this program. For anyone 55+!
Dates: Wednesday, Sept. 24, Oct. 22, and Nov. 26 in the Multi-Purpose Hall from 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm.
NEW Park Meadows Shadow Puppet Pilot Project – In partnership with the Park Meadows Elementary School Grade 5 Fine Arts Teacher and Nord-Bridge seniors Mind Joggers Writing Group, they will be partnered up with a child to create and perform a shadow puppet play from the short stories of the seniors. If interested, please contact Ashley at 403-329-3222. We are looking for dedicated, creative, passionate, and knowledgeable seniors. This pilot program began in November 2024 and tentatively begins in October 2025 with more details will be announced in the monthly newsletter.
Drop-In Activities
Drop-In Activities are open to Members Only. However, if you are a non-member, you can try the activity for a maximum of three times before you need to become a member (*excluding the pool room). You do not need to sign-up for the following programs once you are a member. These programs start the second week of September unless otherwise specified.
Carpet Bowling– Margaret Blais & Bev Pickell, Conveners
Carpet Bowling is a team sport played on an indoor carpet, using bowls and a jack. The object is for the team to gain as many shots as possible by getting their bowls nearer to the jack than their opponents. Our group welcomes new members, and is willing to give instruction if needed. Carpet Bowling is held on Wednesday & Friday at 10:00 am in the Multi-Purpose Hall. Returning on Wednesday, Sept. 3rd. No class on Oct, 10, Nov. 5, & Dec. 5.
Darts – Carol Doroshenko, Convener
Darts is an indoor game in which players take turns throwing darts. Players start at a set score of usually 501 and win by reducing their score to zero. There are ten dart boards in the Multi-Purpose Hall. Darts is played every Monday* and Wednesday at 1:00 pm. New and novice players are welcome. Returning on Wednesday, Sept. 3rd. No class on Oct, 10, Nov. 5, & Dec. 5.
Pool – Steve King, Convener
The Veres Family Games Room is open daily 8:00 am – 4:30 pm and has three pool tables: One Eight / Nine Ball regulation table for both men & ladies, and two twelve-foot tables suitable for pool golf and snooker. *Please be advised, a user fee is required for this program. An annual fee of $50.00 or an alternate drop-in fee of $2.00 per day to play can be paid at the drop box located at the entrance of the Veres Family Games room.
Table Shuffleboard – Clay Olsen, Convener
Shuffleboard is a game in which players slide metal weighted pucks down a long smooth wooden table into a scoring area at the opposite end of the table. There are two shuffleboards in the Veres Family Games Room. The scheduled day and time for the program is Tuesday at 9:00 am, but the shuffleboard tables can be used at other times as available. *Members are welcome to drop-in anytime.
Table Tennis – Jerry Mikusek & Dave Bergen, Conveners
This activity is located in the Multi-Purpose Hall on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 7:00 pm, and includes open play, singles & doubles. New members are welcome and instruction is available if required. Non-Members pay a $2.00 nightly drop-in fee.
Floor Shuffleboard – Rhonda Worrall, Convener
Floor Shuffleboard is a game in which players use a pole – called a cue – to drive a flat, circular disc across the floor to a scoring box. Two people or teams can play floor shuffleboard against one another and try to prevent each other from scoring. This program is played every Thursday at 1:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Hall. Begins Sept. 11th. No class Nov. 27 & Dec. 11th.
NEW Nord-Bridge Beginners Pickleball for Seniors 55+ – Casey Nap, Convener
This is a fun game resembling tennis in which players use paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over a net. This is a great way to meet new people and stay active! Pre-register by calling 403-329-3222. Please wear comfortable indoor running shoes. All equipment is supplied but members are welcome to bring their own paddles and balls as well. This program runs every Monday at 6:00pm & Thursday at 6:00 pm for a drop– in fee of $2.00 for members and $5.00 for non members 55+. (Please pre-register through Ashley by calling 403-329-3222.) Please use the NE doors of the building as this is played in the Multi-Purpose Hall. We will begin Sept. 8th.
Gaming
In House Bingo – Clay Olsen, Randy Butterwick, & Helen Gepneris, Conveners
All members and their friends (over the age of 18) are welcome to attend our weekly bingo program. This popular program is held on Fridays at 1:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Hall. Come out & give your luck a try! This is for anyone in the community.
