Monterey Recreation Centre

Keep your mind and body active at Monterey Recreation Centre!

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Check out the wide variety of courses:

Areas of Interest

  • Arts
  • Bridge
  • Computers
  • Cuisine
  • Dance
  • Fitness
  • Gardening
  • Language
  • Meditation
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Writing

…and many more!

Seek the exhilaration of sights close to home! We offer several escorted Day Trips at competitive prices.

Membership

If you are 50 years+, you can enjoy the many benefits of a membership at Monterey Recreation Centre. Membership Price is only $46.

Bring a friend to join Monterey and your membership will be extended by 1 month for free!
  • 15% discount on Daytime Weekday Courses, Outings and Special Events
  • 10% discount on a Recreation Oak Bay Annual Pass
  • Over 30 Special Interest Clubs
  • Computer Lab
  • Lapidary Room
  • Member of Monterey Recreation Activity Association
  • Snooker/Billiards Room
  • Woodworking Shop
  • Special Event Dinners, Dances and Luncheons
  • Food Services with weekday lunches
  • Oak Leaves Monthly Newsletter
  • Blood Pressure Service
  • Income Tax Service
  • Bridge, Whist & Cribbage drop-ins at a reduced rate for members!

* Memberships are valid for one year from the date of purchase.  

Parking decals are available for purchase, by members only, for $12.50 including tax. Monterey Member parking decals extend 2-hour parking to 4-hour parking in 3 designated lots. Covered bicycle parking is also available.

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How to Register

Card Game Schedule

DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays: 12:15-4pm
members: $8.35 or 5/$37.50
non-members: $9.35 or 5/$42

You should have your own partner. If not, come along and Nicole will try to find you one. Price is per session. Nicole Dupuis, ACBL Director
NOVICE BRIDGE
Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am 
members: $4.90 or $5/22
non-members: $5.90

Drop-in bridge for novice players or for those who do not have a partner. No one will be turned away and the instructor will be available to answer questions and give bridge advice. Rita Beny, ACBL Instructor
FOURSOME BRIDGE
Mondays 1-4pm
Prices below		 Generally, a foursome is required, however pairs and singles are welcome to attend these sessions and if possible, you will be fit into a game rotation. You will play with the same group all afternoon.
PROGRESSIVE PAIRS
Wednesdays 12:45-4pm
Prices below		 You will play 24 hands with the same partner, winners moving every 4 hands to a different table. If you come without a partner please see club Leader and if possible a partner will be found to play with you.
FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE
Fridays 1-4pm
Prices below		 In this game, players stay at the same table with the same people all afternoon. Generally a foursome is required, but you are welcome to come as a single and if possible you will be fit into a game.
CRIBBAGE
Wednesdays 1-3:30pm
Prices below		 Partners are not necessary. Eight games are played per session.
CARD GAME FEES
  • Members: single drop-in $1.95, 5/$8.75, 10/$14.75
  • Non-Members: single drop-in $2.95

All prices above include tax.

Staff Contacts

Fall Guide

Registration starts August 24.

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