News and Events for Seniors
NEWS
Waste Services Public Engagement
The City of Edmonton heard seniors’ perspectives last fall about how household waste is sorted and managed and wants you to know that your input is making a difference.
The City is further exploring the details of what potential changes might look like for Edmonton's waste programs and services through upcoming public engagement opportunities. Share your perspectives on specific topics such as cart sizes, recycling, and waste reduction. Your feedback will help shape recommendations that could change how households sort and manage their waste in the future.
You are invited to provide feedback between February 10 and April 15, 2019.
Drop-in Sessions
Attend a public drop-in session at recreation centres and malls across the city. Daytime and evening sessions are scheduled.
Online Survey
Take the online survey at edmonton.ca/futureofwaste
EVENTS
February
Seniors Program
Catholic Social Services
Thursdays, 1 – 3 p.m.
Location: 8212 118 Avenue
Free
At this weekly drop-in program participate in arts, crafts, games, knitting and an English Conversation Circle. Seniors can also connect to Settlement and Counselling Services (by appointment).
View the flyer and contact Ockhee Kang at 780-378-3279 or ockhee.kang@cssalberta.ca for more information.
Chinese New Year Pig Roast Dinner
Mill Woods Seniors Association (2610 Hewes Way, 2nd Floor)
February 15, 5 – 9:30 p.m.
$25
Celebrate the Year of the Pig with live entertainment, activities, 50/50 raffle, and more. Call 780-496-2997 for more information.
Swingin’ City Sundays
Edmonton Arts Council
Sundays in January and February, 1 – 4 p.m.
Location: City Hall
Free
Jump and jive in City Hall! Enjoy free live music and dance lessons with Sugar Swing Ballroom every Sunday in January and February. All ages are welcome.
- February 17: The Edmonton Swing Band
- February 24: Bullies of Basin Street
Wednesday Night Dances
North Edmonton Seniors Association (7524 139 Avenue)
7-10 p.m.
$8 NESA members / $11 non-members at the door
Dance to a live band at NESA on Wednesday nights. The February roster is:
- Feb. 20: Diamonds
- Feb. 27: Convertibles
Call 780-496-6969 for more information.
Thursday Luncheons with Entertainment
Southwest Senior’s Outreach Society (10832 62 Avenue)
$10/member or $12/non-member
Enjoy a delicious lunch and lively entertainment.
The Chwyll Brothers perform on February 21 and the Runningboards perform February 28. Call 780-435-9515 for more information.
Watch the Scottie’s Tournament of Hearts
North West Edmonton Seniors Society (12963 120 Street)
February 24, door 2 p.m., game 3 p.m.
$10 if you bring a potluck snack (e.g. chips, cheese platter, veggies and dip, appetizers)
$15 without bringing a potluck snack
Come out and watch the action of the ladies curling finals on the big screen. Bring your friends and family. Beef stew and biscuits will be served for dinner. Wine and beer available for $4. Purchase tickets by February 20. Call 780-451-1925 for information.
Introduction to Print Making
Westend Seniors Activity Centre (9629 176 Street)
Tuesdays, Feb. 26 – Apr. 9, 1 – 3 p.m.
$58 + supplies
Are you curious about printmaking? Come spend the afternoon learning how to design and pull your own prints in this beginner’s class. Create your own gorgeous prints and experience the magic of making multiple prints in different colours. Different projects will be completed in each session. No previous experience is necessary. Please bring an old shirt or apron to protect your clothing. $40 supply cost payable to the instructor on the first day. Everything is supplied. Call 780-483-1209 for more information.
Armchair Traveller: Ancient Silk Road Journey
Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre (10052 117 Street)
February 26, 1 p.m.
$3
Before trains, planes, and circumnavigating ships, desired spices, pottery and silk were transported from the Far East to Rome and other big cities from Xian, China. There were several routes; the main one to Rome was by camel caravan to Damascus and from there by sea. It was an adventure! RSVP by phoning 780-488-4241.
February Monthly Dinner
South East Edmonton Seniors Association (9350 82 Street)
February 28, 5:30 p.m.
Tickets in advance $15
Enjoy a roast beef meal and entertainment by David “Jukebox” Leigh. Tickets on sale until February 26 at noon. Call 780-468-1985 for information.
Philosophers Cafe
Central Lions Seniors Association (11113 113 Street)
February 28, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
$6
CLSA's Philosophers' Cafes provide an opportunity to share, discuss and try to understand big issue topics. We may not always agree on the issues, but the opportunity is always there to help us open our minds towards understanding our world.
The topic of the next cafe is: Is Marriage Losing Its Importance?
Recent studies and surveys show a dramatic change in how marriage in understood, the nature of marital commitments and expectations. The conversation will cover this significant change and its implications for religious and civil perspectives. Register using barcode 645124. Call 780-496-7369 for more information.
The Caregiver’s Club Film Screening
Caregivers Alberta
February 28, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Location: Jerry Forbes Centre (12122 68 St.)
$10
Relatives of Alzheimer's and dementia victims call themselves members of “the club no one wants to join.” The Caregivers' Club steps inside the private lives of four families as they navigate through heartbreak with humour and frustration. It’s an inspiring journey of love, loss and letting go that thousands of families will be forced to take as their family members age. Join Caregivers Alberta for this film screening.
March
Pancake Day
SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Association (SWESA)
March 5, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Heritage Market Grill (7th Floor, 2759 109 St.) Use the Eden House entrance from the Pentecostal church parking lot.
$12
Pancake Day is the tradition of eating pancakes or any rich foods on the last day of feasting before Lent. Join SWESA for a morning of friendship with a full breakfast buffet of pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, toast, and fruit. Coffee and juice are included. Registration is required. Call 587-987-3200.
Fundamentals of Tooth Loss, Rehabilitation and Maintenance
SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Association (SWESA)
March 6, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: Yellowbird East Community Centre (10710 19 Ave.)
$2
This lecture explores what is happening in your mouth from the time you begin to lose your teeth and onwards. Topics covered will explain why your bone shrinks with time, the importance of good salivary flow in retaining your full dentures, the difference between acrylic and metal partial dentures, bad habits, and catching damage before it can’t be remedied. Registration is requested but not required. Call 587-987-3200 for information.
Telling Stories Through Dance: Ancestors & Elders
Sage Seniors Association (15 Sir Winston Churchill Square)
March 7, 1 p.m.
Location: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
$10
The Ukrainian Shumka Dancers and multidisciplinary Indigenous artists share a story of the first Ukrainian newcomers to Canada, exploring the shared values and respected differences between these hopeful settlers and the First Nations people they encounter.
Meet at the Jubilee Auditorium north doors. Spots are limited so you must pre-register. Call 780-423-5510 ext. 301. The auditorium is fully wheelchair accessible; please state your accessibility needs when registering.
The Senior Actor
GeriActors Theatre
Fridays, 3 – 5 p.m.
Spring session: March 8 – May 31 (no class on April 19)
Summer session: July 5 – August 9
Location: Sage Seniors Association (15 Sir Winston Churchill Square)
$120 (spring); $60 (summer) or $150 (spring and summer bundle)
Learn the storytelling and acting techniques developed by GeriActors in their upcoming workshop series. To register, contact Becca Barrington at 780-248-1556 or geriactors.friends@gmail.com.
Hand Drumming: Intro to African-Style Rhythms
Central Lions Seniors Association (11113 113 Street)
March 11 and 18, 2:15 – 3:45 p.m.
$20 members; $55 non-members
Invite a friend and have fun learning hand drumming fundamentals, tempo, dynamics and simple polyrhythms. No experience required. No written sheet music. Just an opportunity to explore and have fun. Drum rental for in class use is $10 for both days (payable to the instructor). Use barcode 644930 when registering. Call 780-496-7369 for more information.
St. Paddy’s Day Sing-A-Long & Tea
North Edmonton Seniors Association (7524 139 Avenue)
March 15, 2–4 p.m.
$5
Tickets on sale until March 8. Call 780-496-6969 for more information.
St. Patrick’s Day Twoonie Party
Sage Seniors Association (15 Sir Winston Churchill Square)
March 15, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
$2
Join Sage for a party that includes live music, cake and lots of fun. Wear your green if you’d like. Call 780-423-5510 ext. 301 for more information.
April
ELLA Spring Session
April 29 to May 17, 2019
$275
Registration opens March 12
Edmonton Lifelong Learners Association (ELLA), in partnership with University of Alberta Extension, invites those aged 50-plus to sign up for Spring Session which takes place at the Education Centre on the University of Alberta campus.
You can choose up to four expert-led courses from over 50 options available and participate in a variety of noon-hour presentations. Registration begins March 12 on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost to participate in the learning and fun is $275 and bursaries are available for participants who need financial assistance.
Last year over 600 enthusiastic participants signed up to socialize and attend the engaging smorgasbord of sessions related to music, art, science, global affairs, finance, and physical and mental health and wellness. There are no prerequisites, homework or marks and everyone is welcome.
Details about this year’s classes and bursaries are available at www.my-ella.com or by calling the ELLA office at 780-492-5055.
May
Rosebud Theatre Trip
Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre (10052 117 Street)
May 9
$99 members and $120 non-members
Participate in this trip to see the musical Bright Star at Rosebud Theatre. Bright Star is a toe-tapping musical set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina just after WWII. It is written by comedian Steve Martin and singer-songwriter Edie Brickell.
The luxury coach will leave the Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre at 8 a.m. and return approximately 6:30 p.m. A delicious buffet lunch will be served at the theatre when guests arrive.
Reserve your spot with payment as this trip is sure to sell out quickly. Call 780-488-4241 for more information.
Ongoing Programs
Open Jam Music Sessions
Westend Seniors Activity Centre (9629 176 Street)
1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 1 – 3 p.m.
$2 drop-in fee
Music fills the soul! Come join this open jam session. You don’t have to be an expert musician; only a love of music is required. Drop in with your guitar, banjo or any instrument you fancy. New members are welcome. Call 780-483-1209 for more information.
Winter/Spring Telephone Programs
Seniors’ Centre Without Walls
January – April 2019
Free
Check out the Winter/Spring Program Book from the Seniors’ Centre Without Walls for phone-based recreational activities, health and well-being topics, and friendly conversation for older adults. In addition to their regular programming and exciting guest speakers, they are increasing their support groups to offer groups for COPD, Post-Stroke, Caregivers, LGBT+ Pride Seniors, Grief and Men.
Speechreading Drop-In Practice
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association – Edmonton Branch (Jerry Forbes Community Spirit Centre at 12122 68 Street)
Wednesdays, 1 – 3 p.m.
$5 per session
Are you interested in learning speechreading? Have you taken speechreading? CHHA-Ed now offers drop-in practice with an instructor and others. The practice is open to all who are interested in speechreading. Let CHHA-Ed know if you plan to attend by phoning 780-428-6622 or emailing info@chha-ed.com.
50 Years of Excellence Events
Operation Friendship Seniors Society
2019
Operation Friendship Seniors Society (OFSS) is celebrating 50 Years of Excellence serving Edmonton’s inner-city seniors to improve quality of life. They invite you to join in celebrations planned during the year. Review the event calendar and contact OFSS for more details. Email info@ofss.org or phone 780-429-2626.
Men’s Sheds
Men's Sheds are welcoming, respectful, and inclusive spaces that provide opportunities for men of all ages and abilities not only to build projects, but also to build community. Sheds could be places to work on hobbies, share stories, drink coffee, cook, or build/fix something while simultaneously forming positive relationships and increasing neighbourly connections.
The Men’s Shed concept began in Australia, and is a grassroots, bottom-up movement driven by the members it serves. Men share their skills and learn new skills from other Shedders by participating in a variety of activities of their own choosing (e.g., woodworking, painting, cooking activities, etc.). It is an opportunity for men to be both teachers and learners while sharing stories, venting, or simply having a coffee and working away at projects.
There are four Men’s Sheds in Edmonton open to men of all ages and abilities:
- The Downtown Men's Shed meets Thursdays at The Churchill (10015 103 Ave) from 7-9 p.m. as well as Fridays at Sage Seniors Association (15 Sir Winston Churchill Square) from 2–4 p.m.
- The Beacon Heights Men's Shed meets Wednesdays at Jubilee Park (12037 43 Street) from 7–9 p.m.
- The Pehonan Elders Men's Shed meets the third Monday of the month at Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society's Parent Link Centre (11666 95 St) from 6-8 p.m.
- A brand-new Shed launched September 2018 and it is currently not named. The new Shed meets Mondays at SEESA (9350 82 St) from 1-4 p.m.
New members are encouraged to drop in and participate, or to help host additional Sheds throughout Edmonton. For more information on the Men’s Sheds Initiative, call 780-809-9404.