Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 39 Social Club The Social Club is a gathering focused on fostering social connections and community spirit for individuals with diverse abilities. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including creative arts and crafts, collaborative games and enjoying the beauty of community together. The Club meets Thursday, 12-3 pm, at Beban Social Centre. Please call 250-756-5200 for an activity calendar and more information. • Games • Swimming • Lunches • Movies • Crafts • Bingo Parmesan Join Paula for this demonstration, taste, touch and feel class where you will learn how to make your own parmesan cheese. Go home with ingredients and cultures to make your own at home. Instructor: Paula Maddison Sat, Jan 25 | 1-3 pm | $68/1 | 131627 Bowen Park Complex Mozzarella, Burrata and Bocconcini Learn how to make your own hand-stretched mozzarella cheese in this demonstration, taste, touch and feel class with Paula. Instructions and ingredients are provided to make over four pounds of mozzarella at home are included. Instructor: Paula Maddison Sat, Jan 25 | 10 am-12 pm | $68/1 | 131626 Sat, Feb 22 | 10 am-12 pm | $68/1 | 131628 Bowen Park Complex Gouda Cheese Making NEW! Extend your basic knowledge of cheese making and explore all the varieties of cultures used in making hard-pressed cheeses like gouda. Instructions and cultures are included. Instructor: Paula Maddison Sat, Feb 22 | 1-3 pm | $68/1 | 131629 Bowen Park Complex Greek-Style Feta This is a demonstration taste, touch and feel class where you will learn how to make your own feta cheese. Go home with ingredients and cultures to make your own at home. Instructor: Paula Maddison Sat, Mar 1 | 12-2 pm | $68/1 | 131631 Bowen Park Complex Musical Adventures NEW! All Ages Join singer, Kyle Shepard, for a lively musical adventure! This inclusive class invites all ages and abilities to explore singing, beatboxing and rhythm instruments in a safe and fun environment. Please bring a support buddy and your enthusiasm to clap, tap and sing along! No restrictions on age. Let’s get all generations dancing and singing together! This is designed for those with diverse abilities. Instructor: Kyle Shepard Sun, Jan 12-Feb 16 | 3-4:30 pm | $90/6 | 132688 Bowen Park Complex Adaptive Hockey D This program will provide teens and adults with diverse abilities the skills required to play the game of hockey. Support workers are welcome, but independence is encouraged. Full gear is required. Wed, Jan 8-Feb 5 | 9:45-11 am | $65/5 | 123033 Wed, Feb 12-Mar 12 | 9:45-11 am | $65/5 | 123037 Nanaimo Ice Centre Silly Saturdays NEW! 6 to 15 Years An integrated program where participants can enjoy physical activities at their own pace. Focus will be on increasing physical literacy in a variety of ways developing FUNdamental movement skills through fun and engaging games and activities. Please note that 1:1 support is not provided. This program is designed for those with diverse abilities. Sat, Jan 11-Feb 1 | 11 am-12:30 pm | $80/4 | 132506 Sat, Feb 15-Mar 8 | 11 am-12:30 pm | $80/4 | 133297 Oliver Woods Community Centre Ready, Set, Rec! NEW! 13 to 18 Years Get ready to explore and experience a variety of small group games, activities and crafts with our leaders. This program is designed for youth with diverse abilities. Ratio is 3:1. Wed, Jan 8-Feb 12 | 6-7:30 pm | $120/6 | 132614 Wed, Feb 19-Mar 12 | 6-7:30 pm | $80/4 | 132616 Bowen Park Complex