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A spectacular second-floor view is part of the seniors centre at the new Minoru Centre for Active Living, which opened March 11.
Photo by Don Fennell
Spectacular space opens for seniors
Double the space, double the fun.
That’s what seniors will find at
the new Minoru Centre for Active Living, which opened March 11 in Minoru Park.
Offering double the programming
available at the previous Minoru seniors centre, the spectacular new centre
features space that is not only inviting but flexible. From the cozy fireside
lounge to the intimate yet spacious billiards room to the acoustically-designed
music room, there’s something for everyone. What’s more, all the rooms can be
self contained, enabling users to enjoy their activities without being
disturbed.
“One of the biggest mistakes that
is often made is not putting in enough storage,” says city spokesperson Ted
Townsend. “That’s not the case here. Even the billiards players have their own
lockers where they can keep their cues. And if you know billiard or pool
players, that’s a big deal.”
A full-service cafeteria seating
more than 80 people is also open to both members and non-members, serving
healthy meals and snacks.
Much of the first floor is
dedicated to seniors, with additional space on the second floor also available
for multi-purpose use.
The entire building is designed
to let in considerable nature light, as well as being built to LEED gold
certification—a measure of environmentally-friendly design.
The new facility recognizes a
rapidly growing, and active, seniors population.
“The Western world in general has
an aging population, but in Richmond we also have the longest average lifespan
of any Canadian city,” says Townsend. “One of the challenges we had to look at
in terms of this building was that seniors are living longer, and when you get
a wider range in terms of age you are serving, you also get a wider degree of
needs and interests. The old concept of a senior has exploded. Now, you have a
lot more people who are physically healthy and active well into what is
considered their senior years. But you also have a lot of people who in the
past might have been confided to home or residences now able to get out and
come here.”
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