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City of Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada
     
             

Senior Programs

Senior Outings - Registration begins on Tuesday, May 6th at 9 am  at the Recreation Office (1st Floor City Hall) 141 Henry Street, Miramichi

“Minimum Age for the Outings is 50 yrs of Age”
 Outing #1            June 27, 2008   Cost:  $12.00  
                            Cancelled due to not enough registered! 

Destination:       Mount Carleton Park, a challenging mix of Acadian forests and mountain peaks.  We will hike to the top of the mountain 2690ft.  This trip is for the explorer and walker and will require that you are in reasonably good shape.  The climb is worth the spectacular view.  Bring your camera and binoculars.  

Departure:                8:00am Douglastown Community Center

Return:                   4:00pm

Lunch:                    Bring snacks and water  for the hike.  We will stop at Danny’s Restaurant around 2pm  on our way home.

                                No Refunds after June 23rd   

 Outing #2            July 4, 2008   Cost:  $15.00 (Admission is extra)  

Destination:       PEI – a chance to visit the picturesque island and enjoy a great meal at one of the many restaurants and visit points of interest.

Departure:             8:00am Douglastown Community Center

                                8:15pm Golden Hawk Recreation Center

Return:                   7:00-8:00pm

Lunch:                    Restaurant

                                No Refunds after June 30th 

 Outing #3            July 11, 2008 Cost:  $12.00 

Destination:       Gardiner’s Point (Sisk’s Cottage) – a great opportunity to experience a day at the cottage and sandy beaches.

-                      Steak or chicken BBQ (mussels or clams possibly)

-                      Washer Toss

-                      Clam digging

-                      Explore the beaches for beach glass

-                      Kick back and relax

-                      Boat trip to Bay du Vin Island (weather permitting)

-                      Paddle your own canoe

 Departure:                9:00am Douglastown Community Center

                                9:15am Golden Hawk Recreation Center

Return:                   4:00pm

Lunch:                    (Steak, mussels etc)

                                No Refunds after July 7th

 Outing #4            July 18, 2008  Cost:  $12.00 

Destination:       Shippagan Aquarium and Marine Centre

                        Atlantic Canada’s largest public aquarium.  Discover an astonishing number and variety of fish and invertebrate species, such as the collection of sensational blue lobsters.  Animation modern wheelhouse, a touch tank and a harbour seal tank.       

Departure:                8:00am Douglastown Center 

Return:                   4:00pm

Lunch:                    Restaurant

                             No Refunds after July 14th   

 Outing #5            July 25, 2008  Cost: $15.00

Red Bank Metepenagiag 1st Nation New Cultural Center and a visit and lunch at the Upper Oxbow Lodge

Departure:                9:00am Douglastown Community Center

                                9:15am Lindon Recreation Center

Return:                   4:00pm

Lunch:                    Planked Atlantic Salmon at the Oxbow Lodge

                                No Refunds after July 21st

 

Helpful Hints!!

1.                   Wear comfortable footwear and dress for the weather. Bring a jacket/sweater in case of inclement weather.

2.                   Bring insect repellant and sunscreen.

3.                  If you have a medical condition that requires assistance please notify the van driver.

 Note:

1.                   You are permitted to register for two (2) trips only and only register two people. Your name can go on a waiting list if any openings become available.

2.                   A waiting list will be compiled for those who were unable to get on two trips or no trips and your name will be added directly to the list after the trips are filled.

3.                  Payment is required at registration; no registrations will be taken by phone.

4.                   If you are unable to go on your outing please call 623-2300 Please note:  Each trip has a deadline for refunds.

5.                   Minimum age for the trip is 50 years of age.

6.         You will be travelling in a 15- passenger van.

 

 

Senior Drop In - at the Golden Hawk Recreation Complex on Monday to Fridays from 9 a.m. - 12 noon.  Walking, shuffle board, cards, pool, exercise etc.

Senior Swims - MVHS pool  on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 noon - 1 p.m. and the Golden Hawk Pool Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Senior Skating - at the Miramichi Civic Center from October to the end of March.  Check the public skating schedule page for details.

Senior Monthly Events - events are planned with the help of the Senior Advisory board each month from Sept to May.  Pick up your brochure or check out the upcoming events/special event pages.