Brookswood Senior Centre

Our Brookswood Seniors Centre has been around for quite some time. Actually, it was formed in October, 1974, by a delightful lady named Alice Hood. She is no longer with us, but we have very fond memories of her and her husband, Alex. They started with a very small group at the Civic Centre in the Brookswood area. The group soon grew and grew and after a year or so they decided to find larger premises. After a little gentle persuasion, Langley Municipality came up with an offer of a former Mennonite Church on 36th Avenue. The municipality would purchase the building and then lease it to the seniors. By then, the group numbered over 100 and they gladly accepted the offer and immediately went to work to make it suitable to their needs. Much time and effort was involved along with money-raising activities such as bazaars, raffles, and flea markets. After about five years and an ever-increasing membership, it was decided to expand the building. A huge money-raising campaign was begun, and with much help from New Horizons, Local Service Club, B.C. Lottery Fund, Langley Legion, and individual donations, $150,000 was raised. Many more hours of hard work ensued with painting, building tables, making curtains and on and on. Finally in 1982 the new annex was officially opened. An executive of 12 members carried on the business of the club with monthly executive and general meetings, a system that still is carried on today. A choir was also formed under the direction of Alex Hood, as well as many other activities such as carpet bowling, crafts, shuffleboard, card games and bingo, carried on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Friday evening.

The purpose of the organization is as follows: a. to provide a facility which seniors who choose to be members can access at a reasonable rate. b. to provide programs which keep seniors active and mobile and which promote social, cultural, physical, and intellectual participation and enrichment. c. to provide opportunities for seniors to create and share arts, crafts, and cultural activities in their community. d. to provide opportunities for seniors to mentor others. e. to promote volunteerism among members in support of the community as well as the centre. f. to support other charitable organizations of our choosing

Seniors

Call (604) 530-4232, or use the website.

Phone

(604) 530-4232

Website

https://www.brookswood.ca/