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Marpole-Oakridge Area Council Society (M0ACS)
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The Old Firehall
at Hudson Street

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Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
8:30am to 4 pm
Thursday Only
8:30am to 9pm
Saturday Only
10:00am to 2pm

Room or Hall Rental
Available to all society members $25-35 per hour Call Tracey (604) 266-5301.

Registration
Any registrations for courses, classes, clubs and other activities can be done at the first floor information desk 10am to 4pm

Marpole Place Classes


This program is geared towards adults who who want to maintain strength, balance, flexibility and range of motion. Yoga promotes physical, mental and emotional well-being. Improve your posture, reduce stress and through relaxation, tone your muscles and increase your own source of energy.
Date: Please enquire if interested
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Fee: $7 for a drop in session and $42 for an 7 week ses

Computer Class
Tap into your creative juices in the new age of computers. Students will learn basic computer and keyboarding skills while letting their creativity flow. Learn how to use basic Microsoft programs and the internet!
Date: Sept 8th- Oct 27th
Time: Tuesdays 10:00am-12:00pm
Fee: $7 per drop-in or $48 for 8-week session

ESL Class

Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) offers an intermediate level ESL program for immigrant women at Marpole Place. Family Place provides childcare for children aged 18 months to 5 years. Call PIRS for pricing and information (606) 298-5888
Date: Monday & Wednesday March 30th- June15th
Time: 9:30am to 11:00am
Fee: 

Low Impact Exercise Class
A gentle class that is ideal for seniors and participants that are new or returning to fitness.
Date: Sept 9th- October 28th
Time: 1pm-2pm
Fee: $5 drop in, 32- 8 week session

Marpole Place ESL
Colin and Bonnie have been teaching for more than 20 years, cumulatively. This inexpensive class offers a place for students to practice their English.
Date: Thursdays, Last class for summer June 18th
Time: 1:30-4:00pm
Fee: $1

Chinese CalligraphyChinese Calligraphy
Join our new educational Chinese calligraphy class. Offered to all ages who are Chinese speaking. Please bring your won writing tools an well as paper.
Date: Sept 9th- October 28th
Time: 9:30-11:30
Fee: $2 drop in

Tai Chi
This class is shared by two instructors from the Taoist Tai Chi Society. The ancient Taoists were renowned for their study of the arts of health and longevity. The gentle movements of Taoist Tai Chi convey the essence of this tradition to the modern world.
Date: September 15th- Nov 17th
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Fee: $6 for drop in, $50 for 10 weeks