"Helping seniors and people with disabilities to maintain their independent living status."
RECREATION & ACTIVITIES
Recreation & Activities
Come and play!
Bingo is very popular among seniors in Gilbert Plains. The Drop-In Center Bingo occurs most Saturdays at 1:30pm.
Bingo
Yoga
Yoga is relaxing, healthy for the mind, and healthy for the body. It is a wonderful opportunity for seniors who are wanting a low-impact activity to help them stay fit. Visit the Gilbert Plains website for information on when yoga is on.
Puzzles & Games
Each of our Senior Housing Complexes have a variety of puzzles and board games for you to enjoy. If you don't live at any of these complexes, consider stopping in at the Drop-In Center to utilize their free puzzles.
Pool/Billiards & Darts
The Drop-In Center has a full-size pool table and a large stock of cues for you and your friends to stop by for a game. There is also a dart board for your enjoyment. If you like to play pool, there is a Billiards club to join that competes against each other weekly. Each game of pool is 25 cents per game, per cue.
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Heartland Lanes, Gilbert Plains' own bowling alley, would be happy to see you bowling on our 5-pin lanes with your friends.
Call 204-548-2366
Bowling
Gilbert Plains is home to one of Manitoba's best 18-hole golf courses. Open in the summer, the country club is host to a variety of tournaments throughout the season.
Call 204-548-3030
Golfing
Gilbert Plains Rec. Complex hosts both curling and public skating, open to you at a very small cost. Public skating is currently running Fridays & Saturdays. You must bring your own equipment.
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Skating/Curling
Sit and Fit
The Sit and Fit Program is run throughout the week at a number of locations in the community, including: the Burrows Apartments, GP Place, and Sunset Lodge. For more information or inquiries into scheduling contact the Resource Council Coordinator. Call 204-548-4131.
Summer walking
Summer walking is usually offered between May and August and is run weekly. This program gives people in the community a chance to meet each other and get some exercise outdoors! For more information on this program call the resource coordinator at 204-548-4131!
Game Nights
Game nights are also offered at Burrows Apartments, GP Place, and Sunset Lodge. A variety of board games and cards are played! Call 204-548-4131 for more information!
Movie Nights
Movie nights are offered at Burrows Apartments, GP Place, and Sunset Lodge during the summer months. The types of movies differ depending on interest at each location. This activty is also a fun way to meet others and reminisce! If you would like to learn more Call 204-548-4131!
