We have an exciting new social event for members of the SSAC—weekly BINGO sessions in 2023!
BINGO is a fun-filled way for seniors to build social connections and improve cognitive abilities while concentrating on the numbers and patterns of play.
BINGO will also provide a much-needed added revenue stream. The Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre has been granted a Class A Gaming License to run cash BINGO events. They will be held every Tuesday 2– 5pm in the Dining Room. Doors open at 1:30pm. Our inaugural session will be on Tuesday, January 17th, 2–5pm.
BINGO papers and dabbers will be available for purchase at the entrance and during the BINGO session.
A 10-game schedule will feature increasing cash payouts to a $150 minimum guaranteed prize for the final game. Minimum payouts for each game will be posted prior to the event. However, these may be increased for any given game, based upon revenue at the event. After the 5th game there will be a 15-minute intermission with coffee and tea available for purchase.
Participation in BINGO is for SSAC members only. Players must be 19 years or older to play. Due to the limited seating capacity, you will be able secure a seat in advance by registering at the SSAC Office by phone or in-person (provide your Name, ID # and membership expiry date). Registration starts one week prior to each session. The first registration will start on Tuesday January 10th. If the seating limit is not filled by the time of the event, admission at the door will be possible. At that time, people who are new to the Seniors Centre, and wish to play, will also be able to sign up for SSAC membership.
BINGO is being organized by Richard Ward, Alister Blair, Alison Kowalewski and an excited group of volunteers, working to make this a fun social event for members and a permanent weekly feature of the SSAC schedule.
