Check this page regularly to find new events and changes to already scheduled events.
Night Skygazing at York Redoubt is being rescheduled.
Due to the weather forecast for tonight (October 15th) and tomorrow evening (October 16th), the Night Stargazing Event at York Redoubt is being rescheduled for a later date.
Check this webpage regularly for further details.
The CURAC/ARUCC online series "Retiree Association Conversations"
The first session, CURAC Affinity Partnerships and Their Perks, is on October 16, 2025 at 2 p.m. ADT.
The goal of the session is to ensure that retirees who are members of a CURAC/ARUCC retiree association (ADRP is one) are aware of the breadth of perks available to them through CURAC/ARUCC. The conversation will be facilitated by Ron Champion, Chair of CURAC/ARUCC's Affinity Marketing Committee.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/j/92574072119
Please confirm your attendance with Dr. Carole-Lynne LeNavenec at cllenave@ucalgary.ca, providing her with your a) name, b) email address, and c) retiree association (ADRP) and d) whether you are on your retiree association's board and, if so, in what role. A reminder notice will be sent out prior to October 16th.
Stanfield Conversations
Join CBC's Mary Lynk, Asha Rangappa (Yale | former FBI special agent) and Emmett Macfarlane (University of Waterloo) on Oct. 21 (in-person or online live stream) for the 5th edition of Dalhousie University's annual Rt. Hon. Robert L. Stanfield Conversations. To register, use this link.
Are you Living Your Best Retirement Life?
In collaboration with the Seniors' College Association of Nova Scotia(SCANS), the ADRP is co-sponsoring this 6-week course.
There is no charge for ADRP members who register by emailing Secretary@theadrp.ca, providing 1) your preferred email address and 2) cell phone number. This information will be passed along to SCANS to add to the class list.
Dr. Sue Hutchinson (https://www.retiredyou.com), a Dalhousie retiree and ADRP member, is an expert on lifestyle planning for the retirement transition. Retirees, both recent and longer term, will benefit from taking this course. Dr. Hutchinson's courses for retirees have been well received!
Movement is Medicine - Using dance and creativity to move throughout the year
Local dance company Mocean Dance brings free dance programs for older adults.
Moving with Mocean are open dance classes held at the Halifax Central Library. This program is a gentle dance class designed for inclusivity and aimed to create a sense of community in a creative atmosphere. The dance class will awaken your breath connection, mobilize your joints, and bring a little extra movement excitement to your day. Upcoming program dates are Oct 31, Nov 7, 1 4, and 21 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the Central Library.
A monthly Coffee & Chat meeting is held in the Truro area on the first Thursday of every month starting at 10 a.m. Until November it will be held in the Alumni Gardens on the Dal-AC campus. Bring your own refreshments as there is no food service provided.
At other times of the year, the group gathers at the Food Court in the Hub Mall, Robie Street. All are welcome!
Social Bridge for ADRP Members & Guests
Hosted by Grace Paterson, David Lewis, and Harry Popowich
Dates: October 4 and November 1, 2025
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph’s Square Amenity Room, 5450 Kaye St. (corner of Gottingen & Kaye Sts.)
Register: Paterson.grace1@gmail.com
Fee: $5 “at the door” to assist with room rental and prizes.
Refreshments: Bring your own drink. Snacks provided.
Dates: December 6, 2025; January 3 and May 2, 2026
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Waterford Suites and Flynn Flats Amenity Room, 1363 Hollis St. (corner of Hollis & Bishop Sts.)
Register Paterson.grace1@gmail.com
Fee: $1 “at the door” to assist with prizes
Refreshments: Bring your own drink. Snacks provided.
Special turkey luncheon served on December 6 at 12:30pm
Other dates: February 7, April 4, and March 7, 2026
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: to be announced
Neptune Theatre's "How the Other Half Loves"
Saturday, November 1st at 7:30 p.m. in the Scotiabank Studio Stage
Hosted by Francoise Baylis with optional gathering nearby after the performance
Seats are limited. To reserve your ticket(s), e-transfer $22 for each ADRP member and guest to Treasurer@theadrp.ca AND email Secretary@theadrp.ca with 1) name(s) of who will be attending and 2) cell phone number.
2025 General Meeting
We look forward to seeing you at the ADRP General Meeting on December 16th at the Old Ashburn Clubhouse. Social time will follow the business meeting, with further celebration of ADRP's 25th Anniversary. Save the date and plan to attend!
Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity -postponed
McGill University PODCASTS
McGill University offers Podcasts that are available to all retirees who are interested in hearing about a range of pressing topics, such as Climate Change, Cancer Research, and the Responsible Use of AI. Go to "Mark my Words" to access these educational events.
We welcome your suggestions. Click here to send an email. To contact ADRP for all social events please use the following email address: Secretary@theADRP.Ca
Past ADRP Events
| Event | Location |
|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| Gypsum Cliffs of Cheverie hike followed by lunch at The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery EFlip Photo Album | Kipps Beach, Cheverie & Summerville |
| ADRP 25th Anniversary Cake & Ice Cream Social and Shakespeare By The Sea EFlip Photo Album | Point Pleasant Park |
| McNabs Island Heritage Tour | McNabs Island |
| Puffin, Bird, & Seal Watching, Pearl Island | Peggy's Cove |
| Garden Tour with Donna & John Silver, followed by lunch at Rhubarb Restaurant | Prospect Bay |
| Warbler Walk with guide Marty Finch EFlip Photo Album | Jerry Lawrence Park, Hammonds Plains |
| Night Sky Gazing with David Hoskin | York Redoubt |
| Annual General Meeting followed by Social; AGM Slides EFlip Book & AGM photos EFlip Book | The Old Ashburn Clubhouse |
| Social Bridge for ADRP members | Halifax |
| Fidget Mats and View Books | Halifax |
| The New Canadian Curling Club | Neptune Theatre |
| Little Shop of Horrors | Neptune Theatre |
| Dal Men's Hockey | Halifax Forum |
| Josephine Baker | Neptune Theatre |
| Dal Women's Hockey | Halifax Forum |
| Controlled Damage | Neptune Theatre |
| 2024 | |
| The General Meeting Slide Presentation EFlip Book | The Old Ashburn Clubhouse, Halifax |
| Symphony Nova Scotia with Kellie Loder | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax |
| Star Party with David Hoskin EFlip Book | York Redoubt |
| Cooking Class at The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery | Summerville |
| Hike on Blue Beach | Avonport |
| Shakespeare by the Sea "Alice in Wonderland" & Ice Cream Social | Point Pleasant Park, Halifax |
| Birdwatching Sail EFlip Book | Pearl Island |
| Birding & Walk with guide Marty Finch | Shearwater Flyer Trail, Dartmouth |
| Solar Eclipse Preview | Webinar with David Hoskin |
| Annual General Meeting and Social | The Old Ashburn Clubhouse, Halifax |
| Bedford Players "Unassisted Living" | Bedford |
| Dinner at LeBistro followed by Chamber Players Series "Dynamic Duos & Solos" | Joseph Strug Concert Hall, Halifax |
| Weekly Pickleball (winter 2024) | Dalplex |
| 2023 | |
| General Meeting and Social EFLip Book | The Old Ashburn Clubhouse, Halifax |
| Living Your Best Retirement Life | Webinar with Dr. Susan Hutchinson |
| Fossil Cliffs Field Trip & Lunch at Luckett Vineyard EFlip Book | Horton Bluff |
| Shakespeare by the Sea "Romeo and Juliet" & Ice Cream Social | Point Pleasant Park, Halifax |
| Community Day at Dal-AC (Click here for details) | Truro Agricultural Campus |
| Intro to Pickle Ball with Pat Nearing (spring and fall) | Dalplex |
| Bird walk in Historic Garden and Lunch at Junction 16 | Annapolis Royal & Bridgetown |
| Annual General Meeting and Social | Killam Library, Halifax |
| Dinner at LeBistro followed by Symphony Nova Scotia "The Piano Men" | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax |
