Parks & Recreation

Programs & Registration

50 Plus Programs

Welcome! Esquimalt Recreation Centre offers a wide variety of programs designed specifically for adults 50 years and older including art & creative, social, fitness, sports, music, dance, board games, cards, and much more! Please check the 50+ secton of our seasonal Spring & Summer Active Living Guide (full version) and Spring & Summer Active Living Guide (senior listings only) for up-to-date information.

Special Events

Seniors Luncheons
Lunches are held 12:00-1:00pm on the last Wednesday of each month April-June in the Senior's Lounge at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre. Participants must pre-register by calling 250.412.8500 or by visiting our reception desk (by the Monday before the luncheon). Click here for poster.
Esquimalt Rec Centre, Seniors Lounge

Rubber Bridge Classic
Saturday April 27
11:30am-4:00pm
$15/person
Join us for the Esquimalt Rubber Bridge Classic! This event will take place in the Esquimalt Recreation Centre's Seniors Lounge. Players from all local clubs are invited to participate. Registration fee includes 5 rounds of play, light lunch and awards. This tournament will be judged, and points will be awarded to the winners of each game. The top players will advance to the final round at the end of the day. Register through the Esquimalt Recreation Centre's front desk 250-412-8500.
Esquimalt Rec Centre, Seniors Lounge

Esquimalt's Gigantic Garage Sale
Saturday April 20
9:00am-12:30pm
Free admission
Booth rental $18 (1 table), $32 (2 tables), $45 (3 tables), $56 (4 tables)
This is an awesome event for buying & selling stuff! Register for booth spaces through our front desk 250.412.8500.
Archie Browning Sports Centre, Curling Rink (dry floor)

Buccaneer Days Seniors BBQ
Friday June 7
12:00-1:30pm
$8/person
Celebrate Buccaneer Days with friends and neighbours during our annual BBQ! Pre-register early to reserve your seat 250.412.8500.
Archie Browning Sports Centre, Crow's Nest Lounge

Schedules:

Seniors weekly drop-in program calendar (most programs are only $2!)
Drop-in Sports January-April Schedule

Programs

Featured Program - Hula for Health:

Join our Thursday 10am-12pm drop-in Writer's Group!
Members share their work, offer feedback & provide peer support. Here are some works by group members: