Upcoming day trips include Crazy For You at the Hamilton Family Theatre, Cambridge and Waitress at the Capitol Theatre, Port Hope.
By Shelley Cooke
The Port Union Seniors is an active group of fun-loving people aged 55+ who enjoy a wide variety of activities. They meet regularly at the Port Union Community Centre and partake in fitness, social and cultural events, of which card playing, crafting and day-tripping are the most popular.
In March, the group launched their own website, portunionseniors.com, which highlights who they are and what programs and activities they offer. Carol Foisy, the webmaster, uploads the content that includes links to all of the programs offered to seniors, photos of people participating in different activities, and information about day trips and/or events that seniors can sign up for.
Carol said her fellow Port Union seniors were looking forward to the website being launched so they could share their ideas with others in the hopes of attracting new members. Carol credits the Port Union Senior Council for supporting its launch.
One unique service on the website is the Repair Café that occurs every six weeks on a Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Port Union Community Centre. They are a group of volunteer fix-it enthusiasts who repair a multitude of broken items including small appliances, housewares, jewellery, clothing, etc. Even though there is not a monetary value for the repairs, a donation is appreciated by those who volunteer their time to their community.
The travel program is another exciting section on the website.The program is in high demand and the trips fill up fast. Here’s a sneak peek at the activities planned for May and June:
Wednesday, May 14: Crazy For You. Hamilton Family Theatre, Cambridge. Includes: transportation via deluxe coach, 4-course lunch at Golf’s Steak House, and orchestra seating at the theatre. Bus departs Port Union C.R.C. at 9:30 a.m.; return by 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 24: Spring Flea Market & Plant Sale. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Port Union C.C. Limited number of vendor tables for sale ($25 each). You’ll find books, DVDs, jewellery, raffles, baked goods and more.
Thursday, May 29: Casino Rama. Includes transportation via deluxe coach to Casino Rama, a $5 slot voucher, and a visit to the Mariposa Market. Bus departs Port Union C.C. at 8:15 a.m.; return by 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 19: Waitress. Capitol Theatre, Port Hope. Includes: transportation via deluxe coach, 4-course lunch at Railside Restaurant, orchestra seating at the theatre. Bus departs Port Union C.C. at 9 a.m.; return by 6 p.m.
To sign up for the day trips, visit the Welcome Desk at the Port Union Community Centre. For further information or questions about the travel program, send an email to travel@portunionseniors.com.