Whether a visitor to the city or a permanent resident, Moose Jaw has a variety of social and recreational options for those of us edging into our senior years.
The consensus among health professionals suggests that socializing among senior citizens has massive benefits for the individual’s physical and mental health. Isolation can lead to increased risk of depression, cognitive decline and other chronic health complications.
Since the mid-1960s, the Cosmo Senior Citizen’s Centre at 235 3rd Avenue Northeast has been a consistent source of these positive benefits for the local, aging adult population. For a nominal annual fee of $40 per year, Cosmo Centre members gain access to a wide variety of services and activities specifically tailored to them and their generational peers. The centre even allows a three-day test to see if potential members want to make their membership permanent.
Visitors to the city have access to the Cosmo Centre as well. And at just two dollars per visit, there may be no better bargain for an afternoon or evening of active entertainment in the city.
The multi-dimensional facility has two halls providing abundant space for the centre’s programming. Pickleball has become very popular through the past two years and is now scheduled daily. Meanwhile, weekly events include floor shuffleboard, card games like bridge, canasta and cribbage, dance lessons and other activities to keep the mind and body active.
The centre also hosts purely social occasions for its members, such as suppers and luncheons. Tournaments for various activities are also hosted there throughout the year.
The Cosmo Senior Citizens Centre also provides rental space for private functions, from weddings, dances and birthday celebrations to artistic performances, symposiums and community meetings. The facility involves two halls, a kitchen and a bar. The larger hall seats up to 320 people, while the smaller room sets about 100. Larger events use both halls with the kitchen available for light food preparations such as warming or plating.
The room rental pricing is extremely competitive compared to other options in the city. In fact, the Cosmo Centre is currently booking private rentals into 2025, meaning potential renters must book early if they want one of the premier public event halls in Moose Jaw. The centre is a popular choice due to its extensive amenities, including a large parking lot.
For more information about the Cosmo Senior Citizens Centre, its activities and its services, call them at 306.692.6072 or email them at cosmo@sasktel.net.
