Cards & Board Games
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.
Cribbage – Jo-Anne Cairns, Convener
Cribbage is played with a regular 52-card deck, by two, three, or four players. The Crib program is played every Friday at 12:45 pm in the West Community Room (beside the craft room).
Beginners Cribbage – Eileen Sawatzky & John Ross, Convener
This group is for beginners of Crib and is played with a regular 52-card deck, by two, three, or four players every Tuesday at 1:30 pm in the Dunford Diner Annex.
Euchre -Tasia Schmieman & Nova Jean Swihart , Convener
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 – Judy Workman & Sharon Vandenhengel, Convener
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 afternoon fee for members.
Contract Bridge – Hans & Louise Kochan, Conveners
This program meets on Monday and Friday in the Dunford Diner Annex at 1:00 pm. Anyone wishing to learn the game or wanting to join in, please stop by.
Duplicate Bridge – Craig Gregory, Convener
This is a fun Duplicate Bridge Club at Nord-Bridge on Thursday afternoons at 1:00 pm in the Dunford Diner Annex. In Duplicate Bridge, the same hands are played at each table and your score is based upon your performance against other players. A player normally plays with the same partner for that day, but please come even if you don’t have a partner, and we will try to match you up with someone. Players must be Nord-Bridge members.
Canasta/ Hand & Foot – 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.
Whist Program
The classic game of whist is a plain-trick game without bidding, for four players in fixed partnerships. Rules are simple, and there are various forms of whist. Three varieties of whist are played at Nord-Bridge: Trump Whist, Military Whist and Norwegian Whist.
Military Whist – Vacant, Convener
This program is played every Monday at 1:00 pm in the Dunford Diner Annex.
Norwegian Whist– Joe & Dianne Smith, Conveners
This program is not currently running due to lack of interest. If there is enough interest, Nord-Bridge will look at a new date.
Trump Whist – Vacant, Conveners
This program is not currently running due to lack of interest. If there is enough interest, Nord-Bridge will look at a new date.
Texas Hold’em – Mike Bennett, Pino Zucchelli & Gord Lailey, Conveners
The subject of many a disagreement in Westerners, 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 (starting March 1st) in the West Community Room.
Scrabble – Vacant, 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.
Social Activities – Members only unless otherwise stated.
Jammers – Doug Youngren, 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. The Jammers return after the September long weekend.
Music Makers – Louise Kochan, Convener
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 Tuesday from 10:00 – 11:30 am. New singers and acoustic instrumentalists are welcome.
New Comers Meet & Greet NEW – Barb LeClair & Heather Schmitt, 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 Wednesday 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 time that suits you. Return Sept. 20.
Intergenerational Programs
LSKIP– Lethbridge Family Centre
In partnership with the Lethbridge Family Centre, this intergenerational program is with children and/or youth between the ages 3 – 12 years old. Nord-Bridge Seniors and the children/youth are then partnered up together and play a variety of board games & active play followed by a group activity & music at the end of the hour. We are always looking for more fun Nord-Bridge Senior members to volunteer in this program. Please talk to Ashley if you have any questions or would like to sign up.
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 27, Oct. 25 & Nov. 29
Time: 3:15pm to 4:15 pm
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Fee: FREE for anyone 55+
Education
Mind Joggers Writing Group – Ted Sillito, Jack Simmons, & 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. Return Sept. 14th.
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. Begins second week of September unless otherwise specified.
Carpet Bowling- Susie Joncas, Convener
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. No class Nov. 1st
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. *Darts is cancelled on 3rd Monday of each month or the Monday on which it falls to accommodate the Outreach Program.
Pool – Vacant, 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 three 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 for a fee of $2.00 per day to play a game or two.
Table Tennis – Jerry Mikusek & Dave Bergen, Conveners
This activity is located in the Multi-Purpose Hall on Wednesday evenings 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.
Bocce – Steve King, Convener
Anyone interested in Bocce, should come out to the Nor-Bridge Lions Park at 2:00PM (weather permitting) on Tuesday. Bocce will start once the weather starts to warm up (May or June) for more information refer to our monthly Newsletter or sign up beside the front reception desk. This program goes until the third week of September. To register please contact Steve at 4-3715-7150.
Golf – June Perreault & Dan Deringer, Conveners
Bring your golf clubs on Tuesdays and Thursdays (weather permitting) as the group heads to Evergreen Golf Centre. For more information and to register please contact either convener at j_dper@hotmail.com; 403 598 1761 or 403 327 3303.
Floor Shuffleboard – Heather Schmitt, 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 1:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Hall. *No class December 14th.
NEW Nord-Bridge Beginners Pickleball for Seniors 55+ – John Goettsch, 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 at Nord-Bridge in advance by stopping by the Front Reception Desk. From there, participants will download the TEAM TREACH application on their device for up to date information on each night. There is limited space available so please register any time after August 30th. Please wear comfortable indoor running shoes. All equipment is supplied but members are welcome to bring their our paddles and balls as well. This program runs starting Sept. 14th every Thursday at 5:45 pm for a drop– in fee of $2.00 for members and $5.00 for non members 55+. (Please register with the TEAMREACH Application first, talk to Ashley).
NEW YMCA Beginners Pickleball – Vacant, Convener
This is the newest partnership between Nord-Bridge and the YMCA Coor-Van Ray Centre on the west side of Lethbridge. It is every Wednesday evening at the YMCA starting at 6:00 pm– 9:00 pm but participants must be a Nord-Bridge member to register for these classes. No drop ins are allowed so please register starting beginning of September through Ashley at Nord-Bridge or online at www.nordbridgeseniors.com. The cost for members is $75.00 for September– December. Program begins Wednesday, September 20- December 13th. Please bring indoor shoes, comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and everything else will be supplied! *Please grab a wavier and photo consent form upon registration.
