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Senior Sector Spotlight: Africa Centre

“The Vibrance of Community” – A Senior Sector Spotlight on the Africa Centre  Written by: Breanne Harrison  Adorned on the walls of the Art Gallery of Alberta, vibrant acrylic pop-art…

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Job Posting: Practice Coordinator

Download PDF of Posting ____________________________________________ Coordinated Seniors Outreach in Edmonton A collaborative approach to service delivery Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council (ESCC) is the backbone organization, supporting a collaborative approach to…

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Senior Sector Spotlight: Edmonton Meals on Wheels

“Connection Through Cuisine” – A Seniors Sector Spotlight on Edmonton Meals on Wheels Written by: Breanne Harrison Imagine: An Edmonton Meals on Wheels (EMOW) volunteer rings the doorbell of a…

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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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Information for Seniors

Get free referrals to reputable service providers for hire who can do work around your home. If you are a senior looking for reputable contractors to provide snow removal, yard…

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Information for Businesses

Get more customers by registering with the Seniors Home Supports Program referral service. If you are a business or community group that provides snow removal, yard help, housekeeping, home repair…

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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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