River Bourgeois Seniors 50+ Club

Seniors Center

The Seniors 50+ Club was established in 1993 and is an integral part of the community recreation complex that is leased from RBCSS. The club’s building is located beside the Tara Lynne Community Center. The building was once owned by the Historical Society and is now owned by the River Bourgeois Community Service Society.

The mandate of the Club is:

  • Advise its members as to the needs and concerns of seniors in River Bourgeois.
  • Provide a communication link between senior citizens group, community agencies, and government for the purpose of sharing information, ideas and resources.
  • Plan, develop, implement, and promote programs for seniors.
  • Provide an advocacy role on behalf of seniors in River Bourgeois respecting their needs and concerns.

There are over 100 members and it costs $15 a year for membership.

For more information on the club, please call John Digout at 785-3041

Executive: (2025)
President – John Digout
Treasurer – Sharon Chilvers
Secretary – Laura Doney

1st Vice – Janice Touesnard
Janitor –
Property Maintenance –

Events of the Club are:

  • Cribbage Games: Fridays updates on Facebook

  • Mini Bingo TBA

  • Gerry’s Music Circle: Hosted by John & Alec Digout, Every second Thurs, updates on Facebook

  • Tock tournaments: monthly updates on Facebook

  • Trivia Nights TBD

  • Christmas Chinese Luncheon: December 9th @ 12 noon. $20. per person. Thanks to the East Coast Credit Union for their donation again this year. Cost includes lunch, dessert, drinks and the cost of plates and cups etc. Due Nov. 30th contact Sharon Chilvers Treasurer @ 902-535-2512 in order to attend the luncheon.

*Note:   Due to rising costs the Board of Directors are required to make the following changes:

  • Seniors Club Membership fees are $15. / year due by November 30th, contact Sharon Chilvers Treasurer @ 902-535-2512

     Facilities

  • Exercise gym is located in the basement and is available to any member at a yearly cost of $20..
  • Main floor can be rented for meetings, senior’s birthdays, and anniversaries. No alcohol is permitted. Fee is $50. To book, contact: Mary LeRue @ 902-631-5992.