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Senior’s Week Kick-Off 2023 Recap

By Megan Lala / June 4, 2023 / Comments Off on 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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Stakeholder Spotlight: The Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre (EASC)

By Megan Lala / June 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Stakeholder Spotlight: The Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre (EASC)

We had the privilege of interviewing Deborah Rose, Executive Director of the Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre. We learned from her that the Centre is celebrating its 37th anniversary this year!…

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Stakeholder Spotlight: The Métis Child and Family Services Society Edmonton (MCFS)

By Megan Lala / June 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Stakeholder Spotlight: The Métis Child and Family Services Society Edmonton (MCFS)

The Métis Child and Family Services Society Edmonton (MCFS) is a family resource centre in Edmonton that delivers, at no charge, culturally focused social service programs primarily to the Indigenous…

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Driven by Compassion: The Essential Value of Mobility and Volunteerism Among Older Adults

By Megan Lala / May 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Driven by Compassion: The Essential Value of Mobility and Volunteerism Among Older Adults

Many older adults in Alberta play an invaluable role as volunteers, contributing significantly to their communities, oftentimes through organizations like Drive Happiness, which serve other older adults. Older adults are…

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Link Letter Submission Form

By Megan Lala / May 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Link Letter Submission Form
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Beyond Recreation: The Transformative Role of Senior Centres

By Megan Lala / May 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Beyond Recreation: The Transformative Role of Senior Centres

The vitality of older adults is often untapped and underestimated. As the story of Tom and Cecil Graysen illustrates, older adults not only benefit from but also significantly contribute to…

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Aging is Universal

By admin / May 24, 2023 / Comments Off on Aging is Universal

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Toolkit for Fostering Inclusion in Senior Serving Organizations

By admin / May 23, 2023 / Comments Off on Toolkit for Fostering Inclusion in Senior Serving Organizations

Download the new Toolkit for Fostering Inclusion in Senior Serving Organizations. This Toolkit was a collaboration between Age Friendly Edmonton and the Edmonton Social Planning Council. Download here

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Seniors Week Poetry Chapbook

By admin / May 19, 2023 / Comments Off on Seniors Week Poetry Chapbook

On June 5th, 2023 Age Friendly Edmonton held a Seniors’ Week Kick-off event. They asked seniors from around Edmonton to submit poetry on the topic of “Through the Eyes of…

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Student Position: Contact Lists Management System Administrator  – POSTING CLOSED

By admin / May 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Student Position: Contact Lists Management System Administrator  – POSTING CLOSED

Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council (ESCC) requires a summer student with excellent Microsoft Office, technical, communicating, and organizing skills to undertake the following:    Job Description:   Experience and Skills:  Education (working towards…

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