Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council

We bring people, ideas, and information together to build collaborative approaches to services, supports and circumstances affecting older adults.

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By providing a point of connection, we facilitate collaborative action on issues affecting older Edmontonians. We work with organizations that serve older adults to support healthy aging.

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Find out about recent news, activities, and collaborations from Edmonton’s network of seniors-serving organizations.

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We also provide a hub for older Edmontonians to connect with their community – linking them to helpful information, activities, and resources.

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Seasonal Network Gathering – November 2023

“Celebrating Age Friendly in All We Do” was the theme of the Network gathering held on November 24th at the Chateau Louis. About 70 community and organization members and volunteers…

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Stakeholder Spotlight: Caregivers Alberta – Senior Ambassador Program

For this month’s Stakeholder Spotlight we asked Caregiver’s Alberta about their Senior Ambassador Program to learn more about how it works! We spoke with Carole Alves-Cornell, Volunteer Coordinator, with Caregiver’s…

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Healthy Aging Alberta Summit 2023 – ESCC Recap

The inaugural Summit co-hosted by Healthy Aging AB and the AB Association of Gerontology was jam-packed with opportunities to reflect, ponder, imagine and plan. Sold-out numbers of people both in…

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NEW: Organizational Shared Services

ECVO is excited to be offering Human Resources support through our shared services model.  ECVO members and non-member organizations can access foundational Human Resources support that enhances organizational capacity with…

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Reflections on Truth and Reconciliation

In September’s Link Letter issue, the staff at ESCC wanted to commemorate the upcoming National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30, 2023, by examining the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s…

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Stakeholder Spotlight: Wild Rose Old Tyme Fiddlers Association

Written by: Gaylene Manuel I had the pleasure of talking with Val Nathansan, Director-Gig and Performances, with the Wild Rose Old Tyme Fiddlers Association (WROTFA). G: Tell me about yourself and…

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Seniors Home Supports 2023

The Edmonton Seniors Home Supports Program is a referral service that gives seniors referrals to screened service providers which offer snow removal, yard help, housekeeping. home repair and maintenance, personal services,…

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Navigating the Labyrinth: The Essential Role of Information and Referral/Advocacy in Older Adult Care

(Photo above: Photo of Anne Lambert was taken in 2011 for her induction into the University of Alberta, Museums and Collections, Hall of Fame. Anne and 3 others were the…

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ESCC Spotlight on the Shaama Centre: A Model for Diversity in the Older Adult Community

As the world’s population ages, there is an increasing need to address the unique challenges that older adults face. In Alberta, the aging population is becoming more diverse, with different…

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Senior’s Week Kick-Off 2023 Recap

On Monday June 5th, 2023, Age Friendly Edmonton held a Seniors’ Week Kick-off event at City Hall to celebrate seniors in Edmonton and all that they contribute to the city.…

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Safety Last! (1923) at Metro Cinema

The Garneau Theatre 8712 - 109 ST NW Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

USA 1923, 73 min, Dir: Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor Silent Film 100th Anniversary The comic genius of silent star Harold Lloyd is eternal. Chaplin is the sweet innocent, Keaton…

$11

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) at Metro Cinema

The Garneau Theatre 8712 - 109 ST NW Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

USA 1946, 130 min, Dir: Frank Capra Christmas Bureau of Edmonton Fundraiser Admission by donation George Bailey never got a chance to fulfill his life’s ambition. As he watches his…

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Feed your Mind: Mind-Boggling, Non-Credit Online Courses for Seniors

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Engaging, Intriguing, Online Courses for Mature Learners (50+). Spanning the arts, sciences, and humanities. Taught by world-class subject experts. Hosted by the Edmonton Lifelong Learners' Association (ELLA) Courses run from…

$25 – $100

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