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Dauphin Multi-Purpose
Senior Centre 55 1st Avenue SouthEast
Dauphin, MB R7N 2N2
phone: 638-6485
fax: 638-6874
E-Mail
Providing Services & Programs to Dauphin and District
Goals of the Dauphin Senior Centre- INFORMATION AND REFERRAL - to provide access to information on services, resources, and opportunities including referral where appropriate.
- HEALTHY LIFESYLES - to increase knowledge, understanding, and application of healthy lifestyles while considering the changes that occur with aging.
- VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - to provide opportunities for older people to render services to their community
- OUTREACH - to reach out into the community by promoting our programs and services as widely as possible.
- LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - to provide opportunities for older persons to take leadership roles in both the governance of the Centre and in the programs themselves.
- INTERPERSONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES - to foster an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance around a wide variety of activities designed to reduce isolation and encourage interpersonal relationships.
- EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES - to provide opportunities for life-long learning and cultural awareness in a supportive environment.
Activities at the Dauphin Senior Centre- Exercise classes - regular and Stretch and Strengthen; tried to start a walking club for the summer
- Floor games - carpet bowling, floor curling, floor shuffleboard
- Bridge - Duplicate and Social Contract
- Dancing - Square dancing and Line dancing
- Community Chorus - four-part choral group
- Scrabble - Tuesday afternoons
- Card Parties - 500 Card Party Tuesday evenings; Crib & Whist Card Party every Friday night all year round
- Golden Stagers - Senior Drama Club
- Canasta - Thursday afternoon
- BINGO - Friday and Sunday afternoons (no Sundays July/August)
- Snooker / Pool
- CAP Computers - complete with DSL Highspeed Internet; initial funding through Community Connections to provide Internet access for seniors
- Craft classes - as requested
- Meal Program
- Quarterly Birthday Parties
- Potluck Suppers & Talent Showcase
- Teas and Bakesales
- Volunteer Income Tax Preparation
- Support Groups - CNIB, Arthritis, Diabetes, Bereavement
- Wellness Clinics
- Hearing Clinics
- Flu Clinic
- Christmas Dinner
- New Year’s Party
- Day Trips
- Pancake Breakfasts
- Special Interest Classes - i.e. HeartSmart Cooking, 55 Alive Driver Education, First Aide, etc.
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Tournaments - i.e. whist, cribbage, floor curling, snooker, golf, floor shuffleboard
- Guest Speakers - healthy lifestyle, legal and financial issues, special interests
- Christmas Lights Tours
SENIORS CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAMFull course meals are served Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings at 5:00 pm. Reservations must be made by 4:00 pm the previous day by phoning the Centre at 638-6485. Monthly menus are printed in the local paper or may be picked up at the Centre.
MEMBERSHIPMembership is open to persons in the area who are 55 years of age or older. Program activities are available to members first. Program fees are reduced for members. If you are between 50 and 55 years of age and wish to participate in the programs and services available, an associate membership is available.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES:
Regular Membership................$5.00
Associate Membership..........$10.00
Life Membership................$50.00
CENTRE STAFFCentre Administrator - Connie Chaloner
Program Coordinator - Lisa Clark
Other Offices And Services Located At The CentreDauphin & District Handi-Van
Ron Bourdin.............638-8884
Providing transportation to seniors and mobility disadvantaged persons in Dauphin and the surrounding area.
The Dauphin Multi-Purpose Senior Centre is located at 55 - 1st Avenue North East. The Centre is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00 pm as well as some evenings for programs.
The building is a single story with wheelchair access. It consists of a reception area, staff offices, kitchen, dining room, lounge, craft room and a large multi-purpose game and recreation area.
The Centre is a place where seniors can meet for recreational and educational activities as well as companionship.
Drop in for a visit any time!
Dauphin Senior Centre 55 1st Ave SE
Dauphin Senior Centre map
Age-Friendly Manitoba and the City of Dauphin Age-Friendly Manitoba and the City of Dauphin supports seniors in leading active, socially engaged, independent lives that contribute to healthy aging.
An Age-Friendly community:- Recognizes the diversity among older Manitobans
- Encourages healthy, active aging
- Supports the contributions of older Manitobans
- Promotes the participation of older Manitobans in all aspects of our community
- Engages stakeholders in building age-friendly communities
- Creates accessible, safe environments for older adults
- Treats people of all ages with respect
Age-Friendly Photography Study: Summary of Discussion Group Dauphin, ManitobaIn February of 2008, seniors from Dauphin’s Multi-Purpose Seniors Centre were invited to be part of a research study about age-friendly communities through the Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba. As
part of the project, seniors took photographs within their community to show agefriendly features and barriers to age-friendliness. In June
of 2008, the group of seniors came together to talk about age-friendly priorities, issues, and challenges within their community. The following is
a summary of the priorities,
issues, and challenges identified
by the group of seniors. 
Age-Friendly ProjectsAddressing safety concerns, for example:
- Addressing the pedestrian road signage on 3rd and 4th Avenue N.W. in Dauphin to better highlight the crosswalks on Main Street.
- Discuss with Manitoba Infrastructure & Transportation the possibility of lowering the speed limit from 70 kph to 50 kph on Main Street South in Dauphin, from the location where the existing speed limit changes to the south boundary of the community.
- Application for an In Motion Grant to get the seniors on the walking track after knee and hip surgeries
- A modified aqua fit program will be offered at a reduced rate two days a week to get more elderly people in the pool.
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