Recreation and Social Activities
Recreation
and social activities members participate in, includes: Cards &
Games, Bingo, Billiards, TV, Table Tennis, Trips to area facilities for
social or sporting events, Swimming, Fishing, Picnics, BBQ's etc., etc.
Adult membership in the club is without charge and is open to adults with mental health issues.
Members of Club 90 perform a
range of tasks from cooking meals, housekeeping and publish
newsletters. However, we also rely on help from volunteers from the
community at large. Opportunities to volunteer range from fundraising,
community events, assisting individual members, and activities such as
games and outings. Some examples of volunteering opportunities include:
Movies
The
Club shows movies on a big screen television showcasing popular titles.
Members can suggest and bring in favourite shows on DVD's. Netflix is
available for web streaming.
Live Theatre
Members of Club 90 attend plays
and musicals put on by the Elliot Lake Amateur Theatre Ensemble and the
Stage Door Players as well as concerts put on by the Elliot Lake
Entertainment Series.
Games
Many members of Club 90 enjoy
playing games. The Club has a large selection of board games, video
games and card games for individuals and groups to play. The Club has a
pool table and dart board and organizes pool and dart tournaments.
Outings
The Club organizes a variety of
trips and outings. During the winter, members go snowshoeing and ice
fishing on nearby lakes. In the warmer months, they go on hikes on area
trails, boat trips, fishing and picnics at local parks. There is also
an annual camping trip where members have fun in the great
outdoors.
Shopping Trips
Club 90 members can go on
shopping trips to Sudbury or Sault Ste. Marie on the first Tuesday of
the month. Organized by AJ Bus Lines, these trips provide
opportunities to purchase clothing, electronics, and other goods not
available locally, and is a great opportunity to get out of town.
Bus trips to Espanola and Blind River also takes place occasionally for
shopping and entertainment.
Socials
Club members enjoy social
get-togethers to celebrate holidays and special occasions including
dinners for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, dances for Valentine's
Day, Hallowe'en Party and Winterfest.
Community Fun
Club 90 organize fun activities
in the city. Activities include going to local hockey games, curling,
bowling and local festivals like Winterfest and the Uranium Heritage
Festival. Check the Elliot Lake Events website for details.
