Senior Citizen's Association, Branch 69 (Sechelt) Collection Index

Album 2
  Activities, members, 1970s
Album 3
  Activities, members, 1960s, etc,
Album 4
  Activities, members, 1972, etc.
Album 5
  Activities, members, 1990-95
Album 6
  Activities, members, 1997-98
Album 7
  Activities, members, 1998
Album 8
  Activities, members, 1998
Album 9
  Activities, members, 1999
Album 10
  Activities, members, 1999-2000
Album 11
  Activities, members, 2000
Album 12
  Activities, members, 2002-10
Madge Bell l

Senior Citizen's Association, Branch 69 (Sechelt) -- Album 2, Page 6

In 1968, the Old Age Pensioners (Branch 96) of Sechelt voted to give up their charter and join the Seniors Citizens' Association of British Columbia. The 138 members of the Branch received the charter on Jan. 16, 1969. Regular meetings and social events were held in the Legion's old hall on Mermaid St. on a rental basis. When the Legion decided to sell this property in 1974, Branch 69 was able to purchase it. Renovations and upgrades were accomplished over the years and many activities regularly took place in it. In 1982 a building committee was struck with the approval of the members to look into purchasing property with adequate parking for a new centre. In 1984 over 200 members voted to purchase a piece of property at the corner of Trail Avenue and Spindrift Lane, and a new Seniors' Activity Centre was built. Today, it is known as the Sechelt Activity Centre and open to anyone who wishes to become a member. The facility is also rented on a regular basis for various functions.

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sc.1973.2 May 1973 -- Picnic Lunch by the Lion's Club Photographer unknown. Photograph courtesy Senior Citizen's Assc. Branch 69

sc.1973.3 1973 -- "Another view of the many Sechelt senior citizens who gathered in the old Legion hall last week to enjoy the traditional Christmas dinner." Back right: Marie Montgomery Photographer unknown. Photograph courtesy Senior Citizen's Assc. Branch 69

sc.1973.4 1973 -- Nearing the end of a perfect meal, members of the Sechelt Senior Citizens Association begin to sit back and relax after enjoying the annual Christmas dinner held in the old Legion hall. Photographer unknown. Photograph courtesy Senior Citizen's Assc. Branch 69

sc.1973.5 1973 -- Members of the Sechelt Senior Citizens Association gathered last week for their traditional Christmas dinner and, as usual, the women of St. Hilda's Church, outdid themselves in preparing a monumental meal. The seniors gathered in the old Legion hall and the tables were laden with goodies. Photographer unknown. Photograph courtesy Senior Citizen's Assc. Branch 69

sc.1974.1 Aug. 4, 1974 -- Lions Club Picnic at Big Maple Photographer unknown. Photograph courtesy Senior Citizen's Assc. Branch 69

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