Date: Oct 1
10:00 am
- 5:00 pm
Where: Everywhere
Seniors
In honour of our seniors, The Rooms celebrates National Senior’s Day and the United Nations International Day of Older Persons. We value those who made it possible for us to be who we are today.
The Rooms will offer free admission to seniors on October 1 and 2.
Tai Chi Demonstration, 1 pm – 3 pm - Meet some members of the local chapter of Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi, a global not for profit organization, who will be demonstrating their practice in the Atrium.
What is Tai Chi? It is a series of gentle movements that strengthen and relax the body and mind. Tai Chi is considered good for improving balance and other common health issues related to aging.
Movement in the Atrium with Hilary Walsh, 11am – 12pm - Hilary Walsh (she/her) will lead participants through a movement session, surrounded by the rolling hills of the Narrows. The session will focus on themes of place, home and connections, inspired by the environment and history of Newfoundland and Labrador. All participants and abilities welcome. The session is fully adaptable for participants’ physicality.
Make a Postcard - Postcards are a fun and creative way to communicate with others, near and far. Our Postcard making station will be set up for all to enjoy. Try a blind contour exercise or sketch the Narrows, write a personal message, then pop your postcard in the mail for someone special.
Visit the Galleries – we have some new and exciting exhibitions, including Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art. For a full list, please see our website www.therooms.ca
Visit the Culture Sheds – try your hand at splitting a faux codfish, practice bringing a turn of water or give a musical instrument a try.
Programs are included in the cost of admission, free for seniors and members.
Join us for a conversation with St. John’s visual artist, Kathleen Knowling as she discusses her long career, her connections with feminism, and the local arts community. At the age of 96, Kathleen’s work in the arts has spanned decades. This program includes a question and answer period.
This is a free program but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709)757-8090.
About the Artist:
Kathleen has an extensive exhibition history and her artworks are part of many public and private collections in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
She holds a BA in History from Barnard College at Columbia University in New York. She also studied at Mount Allison University, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) University, and MUN Extension Arts.
In 1977, Kathleen initiated and organized the life-drawing program Group of 77, which ran for over 30 years. Today, she is part of the Senior Artist Sunday Group and continues with her professional practice.
Presented with PictureNL, we’re shining a spotlight on some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s superb films and filmmakers! Each month we’ll present a different local feature film on our big screen. Gather with friends and film buffs to celebrate home-grown talent.
Thursday, April 18
Young Triffie Been Made Away With
2006 | 1h 29m
Directed by Mary Walsh
Q&A will follow the film screening with Director, Mary Walsh and Producer, Barbara Doran.
This year-long monthly series is presented by PictureNL in partnership with The Rooms as part of Year of the Arts celebrations. Stay tuned as monthly screening dates are announced!
Tickets: $12 plus HST. Please reserve your ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090.