WELCOME TO ASKENNONIA SENIOR CENTRE
Askennonia is a Ouendat greeting that conveys peace,wholeness and well-being. Askennonia Senior Centre, in Midland Ontario, is a gathering place, where members and guests have excelled in the design and delivery of programs that fit the lifestyles of today's active senior community.
Take a look at our monthly newsletter to discover all our social, recreational and educational programs. We also highlight seasonal celebrations and special events, such as, bus trips, seminars and outings. You will see why, “There’s always something happening at Askennonia”. Drop by weekdays to pick up a free newsletter and to sample an activity.
Not sure how to get here? We are in the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre. Click HERE and enter your home address to see guided directions to the centre.
WINTERFEST 2012
ASKENNONIA SENIOR CENTRE ARTS AND WOODCARVING SHOW AND SALE
Browse the beautiful creations of both our members and instructors who paint in watercolour & carve birds, beasts and caricatures from wood from 10 am – 4 pm on Sat. Feb. 4 in the Community Hall upstairs. You will be amazed at the caliber of our arts students, some of whom never picked up a brush or carving knife before coming out to Askennonia. Exhibitors may have items for sale. It’s a great opportunity to speak with teachers or students about getting creative.
ASKENNONIA’S WINTERFEST LUNCH & BAR – CHILI & ROLL!
Carve a Ring-Necked Pheasant in Feb 2012
Starting on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 there will be a course with the Askennonia Woodcarvers group carving a smooth miniature Ring-necked Pheasant. Carvers will be studying the different feather groups and feather layout, making feet from wire and painting this colorful bird using a feather stroke painting technique over a 10 weeks period.
Carvers are expected to have their own carving tools, paints and brushes.
Group size will be limited to 10
There will be a material fee.
Register at the front desk by February 6, 2012. Askennonia members free, non-members $50.00
Chair Yoga introduced in Jan 2012
Lori Moreau is offering the option to do Friday Yoga class from a chair. Yoga is for everyone but this class is designed with boomers and seniors in mind. No pretzel poses or other intimidating exercises, just fundamental yoga that is easy to follow yet can offer a challenge. A chair will be used to assist . You will need to bring a mat. The numerous benefits include increased strength and flexibility, improved circulation and experience with breathing and relaxation techniques. See newsletter on this site for times, costs etc.
More Zumba and Pickle Ball in 2012
Due to demand by members, we are adding a Tuesday Zumba class in addition to the Thursday morning class, as well as, a Friday morning Pickle Ball in addition to the Tuesday and Thursday sessions. Check out the latest version of the Jan 2012 newsletter on this website to find out more details about all our exciting programs delivered by volunteers and paid specialists.
“Parlez-vous français?”
Would you like to brush up on your French in a friendly, casual atmosphere? Then you are invited to attend a monthly
conversational French luncheon! Our first session was great fun, with 8 attendees. Venez jaser et manger!
Held on 4th Friday of the month. Lise MacRae will convene this luncheon, that will start as “Bring your own lunch”
Date: Fri. Jan 27 Noon—1 pm. No charge.
Register at the centre for planning purposes please.
Wine Making 101
Would you like to explore the art of wine making and discover some of the options when it comes to making your own? Mike MacRae has been making his own wine for years and invites you to come out on Tuesday afternoons during March. Drop a loonie in the bowl on your way in. Please sign up for the program so that we can prepare handouts, etc.
Reiki, Numerology & Meditation on the menu for January 2012
Reiki & Numerology Information Session & Registration
Tue Jan 10 12:30 pm with Lise St Amand.
Classes will start the following week & run 10 weeks
Tuesdays 1-3 Beg Reiki ($25) 2:20-3 Meditation—Only (Donation)
Wednesdays 12:30—2 Numerology ($40) 2:20 Reiki Level 2 ($25)
Combine Numerology & Reiki for $60 total
Guests and members welcome to register.
Huronia 55 TV Show's Fall Season Launched
Huronia 55 is a weekly television show for the local 55+ community produced by local 55+ volunteers from Askennonia and the community. (click read full story for schedule & highlights)
Hosts Shelia Cutler and Mike MacRae, along with roving reporters Luci Dilkus and Bev Maintenay, cover stories and events of interest to the community.
Watercolour with Charmaine Marier!
Suitable for beginner & more experience painters, Charmaine fine-tunes her instruction to meet the needs of participants.
Pre-registration required before .
Cost $8 per week paid monthly. Register at Askennonia Senior Centre with cheque. Call 526-7609
Inaugural Screenings of Oral History of Huronia
On May 31, 160 interested patrons attended the inaugural screening of the first two "Oral History of Huronia" videos. To see a short account of the day, click on http://youtu.be/GAPQfQlolQs . Thanks to John Faragher's Midland Secondary School Grade 10 Canadian History students, the Huronia Museum and Askennonia volunteers the whole day was a great success. Special thanks to Lydia Ehmcke and Marie Jessup, who accepted invitations to be the first participants in this important project that is sponsored by New Horizons for Seniors and Rotary Club of Midland.
