Our Programs

The McKee Society offers a number of classes, activities and clubs. Scroll down below for brief descriptions of the classes and activities offered at McKee House.

Please download the current program schedule for detailed information including dates and times.

Drop-In Classes

Scan your facility card at the front desk and join your class! Some drop-in classes have a maximum number of participants.

  • A functional class that will focus on more core work on the floor and standing to improve balance to prevent falls. No cardio will allow more time to build strength through the use of dumbbells, bands, gliders and assorted equipment.

  • “The Original”! 1⁄2 the class in the chair and the other 1⁄2 the chair can be used to hold onto. This is a great class for keeping and or maintaining full range of motion in your joints. We work on exercises that concentrate on life skills in a fun way! (Hac-e-sac anyone?) Balance work, strength training, core stabilizers and reaction time are all part of this great class.

  • A fun fitness class for all people involving cardio, muscular strength, balance, endurance and flexibility training modified to your needs.

    No floor exercises during the Monday classes only.

  • Beginners to advanced line dancers - we have a class for you! Check the current program schedule for your appropriate class.

  • Come exercise to “Oldies but Goodies” music, feel the beat and enjoy yourself while helping you be fit and active.

    No floor exercises in this class.

  • All levels welcome. An energetic one hour class designed to work all the muscles groups to the max using assorted equipment and includes core work. This class starts with a warm up and finishes with stretches and relaxation.

  • Feel great, live better and maintain your ability to take care of yourself as you grow older. There’s never a dull moment in this creative, pain free, non-competitive class. Using hand weights, resistance bands and chairs, you will improve your bone and muscle strength, balance, flexibility, heart and brain health and your body’s ability to burn fat. Learn to work safely with any limitation and actually ENJOY exercising your body.

    No floor exercises in this class.

  • Gain confidence and increase mobility while performing gentle yoga postures while seated in a chair or using a chair as a prop for support. Individuals who are dealing with joint issues or age-related health conditions can benefits from this soothing class that does not include any mat work.

  • Flow through sun salutations and other seated and standing yoga postures to improve balance, strength and flexibility while closing the class with relaxation techniques.

    The ability to move up and down from the floor and some previous yoga experience is recommended.

  • Zumba Gold is a fun way to get a cardio workout using Latin dance rhythms like Salsa, Meringue and Cha-Cha. The music is upbeat and the no-impact moves are easy to follow. Be prepared to have a great time while you sweat those calories away!

Registered Classes

Some registered classes have a minimum number of participants as well as a maximum. McKee reserves the right to cancel a class if the minimum number of participants has not been met. If you plan to take a registered class please sign up prior to the start of the class to prevent delays at Customer Service.

  • The course provides a basic Acrylic or Watercolour Art experience in a loosely structured, enriching, and supportive studio setting. As well, artists will be challenged with exercises to develop their skills in technique, composition and colour theory. Participants will be encouraged to work on personal projects to develop their own voice and personal style.

  • Learn to use email: set up an email account, send emails, add photos etc. Practice what you’ve learned. Then learn about Word: write a letter, send via email, use fonts, symbols etc. Make a pamphlet and insert pictures. Week 4 is Q&A. Then finally let’s clean up your computer to make it run better. Learn about C-Cleaner and Malwarebytes, tools to manage your computer.

  • Learn basic yoga, breathing and relaxation techniques while improving balance and joint mobility in a safe and supportive environment. A chair and other props are incorporated for support and to aid body positioning during seated and standing postures while some mat work will usually be offered to finish the class. Modifications are provided as needed.

  • In cooperation with Fraser Health and BC Women’s Health Centre. Get Up & Go is medically endorsed and based on published research. This gentle program is designed for anyone with balance and mobility impairments at high risk of falls.

  • Learn how to organize your photos on your computer – by subject or by date. Create new folders, move photos from cameras or phones. Enhance your photos for brightness, contrast etc. as well as cropping and noting info on the photo. Also learn about slide shows.

  • Through this practice you will learn to increase your awareness of your breath, producing quietness of the mind, which will allow the heart to open where love and compassion exist within us all. The benefits of this practice reduces stress, increases awareness, increases relaxation, increases focus ability, and strengthens concentration, quietness of the mind, creating peace, harmony and compassion. Chairs and mats are available for this class.

  • A fitness and social program for people living with any form of early-stage dementia along with a care partner or friend. Gentle exercises are followed by social activities designed to be enjoyed in pairs.

  • This is a follow-up from Beginners Class but all Beginner Artists are Welcome! You will learn step by step how to paint with this wonderful medium including how to add pen to enhance some of your painting. You will be painting landscapes, flowers, animals and to other concepts using watercolors.

    Please note: art supply list available at time of registration.

Clubs & Drop-In Activities

Clubs

Clubs have a maximum number of players which vary from club to club. If you are interested in a club, please leave your name and number at Customer Service, along with the date and time of the club you are interested in. You will then be contacted by the club convener to explain how the club operates, any special requirements and/or fees, as well as whether there is space available to join right away.

All asterisk (*) listed activities below are designated clubs.

Drop-In Activities

Several activities are offered at McKee on a drop-in basis, including bingo, canasta, carpet bowling, cribbage, euchre, poker, mah jong and more! Check the program schedule to find out which activities are in which rooms and just drop in and enjoy the fun!

  • Wednesday - 12 - 1:30pm

  • Thursday - 12:30 - 3:30pm

    Saturday - 12:30 - 3:30pm

    All members welcome!

  • Last Friday of the month

    2:30 - 4:30pm

    Join a group of avid readers to discuss the monthly book. Monthly book titles can be found at the front desk.

  • Monday - 1:15 – 3:45pm

    Tuesday - 1:30 - 4pm

    Saturday - 6:30 - 9:30pm

    Join to have some have fun. We can help you find a partner. Bring a partner!

  • Wednesday - 6:15 - 9:45pm

    For those who enjoy the challenge of duplicate bridge.

  • Monday - 12:30 - 3pm

    Join charm and competitiveness of friendly card games!

  • Monday - Friday - 12:30 - 3pm

    Saturday - 11am - 3pm

  • Thursday - 10am - 12pm

    50 cents / session

    Popular year round indoor sport! Easy to learn and newcomers always welcome.

  • Wednesday - 12:30 - 3pm

    $2 / session

    Come try to meet or beat a 28 hand.

  • Tuesday - 1:30 – 3:30pm

    Played using a reduced desk of 24 cards, 4 players.

  • 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month

    3 - 5:30pm

    Local musicians come together to share their talents.

  • Help plant and tend the seasonal vegetable garden

  • 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month

    10am - 12pm

    Knitting for worthy causes.

  • Tuesday & Thursday - 9:30am - 12:30pm

    5 cents per game

    Play this intriguing game based on a traditional Chinese board game.

  • Thursday - 1:30 - 4pm

    Social group talks about health, laugh together, share ideas and enjoy one another’s company.

  • *Club Membership Required

    Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 10am – 12pm

    Tuesday, Thursday - 12pm - 2pm

    Playing at Memorial Park

  • Anytime!

    All welcome to assemble any of the puzzles.

  • Tuesday & Friday - 1 - 4pm

    An old game with new friends.

  • *Club Membership Required

    Monday to Friday - 9am - 4pm

    Saturday - 9:30am - 3:30pm

    Snooker table open for play.

  • *Club Membership Required

    Monday & Thursday - 2:00 - 5pm

    Saturday - 9am – 3pm

    Two tables are set-up. Paddles, balls, and nets provided. Your agility, fitness & strategy will improve with play.

  • Monday - 10:30am - 12pm

    Saturday - 10 – 12pm

    Join others who share the love for tap dancing! Work on routines together and make new friends!

  • *Club Membership Required

    Monday - 12:30 - 2pm (beginner)

    Wednesday - 2 – 4:15pm (intermediate)

    Come and try out the latest rage in music. Bring your own ukulele.

  • Tuesday & Friday - 9am

    This fun group departs from and returns to McKee.