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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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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Wildfire Smoke Safety for Seniors

As wildfire season continues throughout Canada, it is important to ensure that you and those around you are staying healthy. According to the Red Cross, seniors are among the topmost…

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Extreme Heat Safety

With increasing temperatures, it is important to ensure you and those around you are keeping cool, safe, and healthy. Heat waves are not only physically dangerous to older adults, but…

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Seniors Housing Options Tool

AFE developed a resource in 2023 that directs seniors and caregivers to the options that could help them better understand which type of accommodations best meet their needs. The aim…

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Let’s Talk About Ageism – Toolkit

Interested in hosting a conversation café’ on ageism? We have developed a User-Friendly Toolkit that covers everything you need to know on how, where, who, and what to do to…

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Senior Sector Spotlight: Central Lions Seniors Association

“What it Means to be Central” – A Seniors Sector Spotlight on the Central Lions Seniors Association  Written by: Breanne Harrison  If one were to enter “central” into their online…

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ESCC Board Nomination 2024

January 28, 2024  To the President/Board Chair and Executive Director of ESCC Member Organizations:  RE: Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council Board  The Nominating Committee of the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council (ESCC)…

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Stakeholder Spotlight: North Edmonton Seniors Association (NESA)

NESA Seniors In Need Transportation Support Program  NESA is very proud of the wide variety of programs and social events offered to seniors in the community; however, when a senior…

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Coordinated Outreach Request for Proposals

This RFP is for design and development services for branding and developing a Public Education Plan for the Seniors Coordinated Outreach Program. RFP Sent: January 15, 2024 Responses Due: February…

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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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Upcoming Events

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

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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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Broadcasting Stories: Featuring Bob Layton and Shane Blakely

South East Edmonton Seniors Association 9350 82 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Bob Layton/Shane Blakely: Join us for a SEESA Fundraiser featuring a live show from Bob Layton and Shane Blakely! With many years of combined experience in both TV and Radio,…

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Caregivers in the Wild Screening

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Join us for a special screening of Caregivers in the Wild! Caregivers in the Wild is a heartfelt series that follows real caregivers through the breathtaking wilderness of Canada as…

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Lunar New Year Celebration

Central Lions Seniors Association 11113 113 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Come celebrate the year of the snake with CLSA! Our Special Events Committee are hosting a Lunar New Year Celebration on Wednesday January 29th from 1 to 2:30 pm in…

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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

Free

Ribbon Skirt Workshop

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society 11648 85 St, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

On January 30th, we'll be hosting a Ribbon Skirt Workshop. An opportunity to create your very own ribbon skirt to wear loud and proud! Materials will be provided. Where: Bent…

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