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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Point of connection for collaborative action

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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Balanced Teams

If you’re running a business or team, you are facing a critical challenge with the aging Alberta workforce. One in four individuals in Alberta are now aged over 55. Within…

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Seasonal Gathering 2024 Recap

Thank you to everyone who attended our ESCC Seasonal Gathering on November 29, 2024! Individuals from across Edmonton’s seniors sector came together for a day of fun. There was a…

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Senior Sector Spotlight: GeriActors & Friends

“Acting Out Aging” – A Seniors Sector Spotlight on GeriActors & Friends Written by: Breanne Harrison Drama 507: Intergenerational Theatre, a course offered by the University of Alberta (U of…

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SHSP – Community Groups

If you are a community group which wants to raise funds or make a difference in your community, our program allows you to earn extra money by helping seniors with…

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SHSP – Seniors

If you are a senior looking for reputable contractors to provide snow removal, yard help, housekeeping, home repair and maintenance, personal services, and moving help we can provide referrals to…

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SHSP – Businesses

If you are a business which provides snow removal, yard help, housekeeping, home repair and maintenance,  personal services, and moving help we encourage you to register with our program. There…

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Senior Sector Spotlight: Men’s Sheds Edmonton

“Building Communities Through Connection” – A Senior Sector Spotlight on Men’s Sheds Edmonton  Written by: Breanne Harrison  In most cases, one would define a “shed” as “an outdoor storage space.”…

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International Day of Older Persons: A Poem

About the Author: Breanne Harrison is the 2024 Communications Assistant summer student at the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council (ESCC). She is an emerging Edmonton-based writer entering her fourth year of…

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Senior Sector Spotlight: Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society is a non-profit organization that has been serving Indigenous children, youth, and families in Edmonton and area since 1994. Dedicated to guidance, support, and healing,…

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Seniors Sector Spotlight: Senior Citizens Opportunity Neighborhood Association 

A Home Away from Home Written by: Breanne Harrison  The Senior Citizens Opportunity Neighborhood Association (SCONA) house was once filled with garbage. The floors were completely concealed, and the doorways…

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Upcoming Events

Our partners always have something on the go. Check back often for events all year round!

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Edmonton Symphony Orchestra: Hollywood for the Holidays

Winspear Centre 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Hear your favourite music from the big screen - Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Barbie, Oppenheimer, Moana, Spirited Away, Harry Potter, Titanic, Jurassic Park, The Little Mermaid, Pirates…

Event Series Seniors Drop In

Seniors Drop In

Twin Parks Community League 20 Park Ridge Cres NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Join the Twin Parks Community League for darts, crokinole, cards, painting, crafts, snacks, and coffee on Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm! Age 55+ Contact: Shelland at treasurer@twinparks.ca

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Event Series Seniors Drop In

Seniors Drop In

Twin Parks Community League 20 Park Ridge Cres NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Join the Twin Parks Community League for darts, crokinole, cards, painting, crafts, snacks, and coffee on Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm! Age 55+ Contact: Shelland at treasurer@twinparks.ca

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North Edmonton Seniors Association: Three Day Book Sale

Northgate Lions Recreation Centre 7524 139 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

The North Edmonton Seniors Association is excited to announce that it has scheduled another multi-day book sale fundraiser here at the Northgate Lions Seniors Recreation Centre! Join us for this…

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Event Series Seniors Drop In

Seniors Drop In

Twin Parks Community League 20 Park Ridge Cres NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Join the Twin Parks Community League for darts, crokinole, cards, painting, crafts, snacks, and coffee on Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm! Age 55+ Contact: Shelland at treasurer@twinparks.ca

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What’s To Know About Your Hearing, Hearing Aids, and Devices

Whitemud Crossing Library 4211 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Speaker: Cindy Gordon, Program Director - Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Understanding hearing loss; recognizing unrealistic expectations about hearing aids; accepting the reality of hearing loss; what devices like hearing…

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Event Series Seniors Drop In

Seniors Drop In

Twin Parks Community League 20 Park Ridge Cres NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Join the Twin Parks Community League for darts, crokinole, cards, painting, crafts, snacks, and coffee on Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm! Age 55+ Contact: Shelland at treasurer@twinparks.ca

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