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by  Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta

Seniors Seniors/ Week
2003
Advisory
Council for
Vital - A ctive - I nvolved
Alberta
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Special Edition
NEWSLETTER
Table of Contents
this province and also to their current activities that
continue to shape our communities.
A W ord from the Chair Page 1
The Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta is p roud to
Community Kickoff
once again spearhead Seniors’ Week in Alberta, to
actively promote this seven-day celebration of
for Seniors’ Week 2003 Page 2
seniors among municipalities and seniors-based
A C hat with the Chair Page 2
community groups. Our Council members are poised
Municipalities Proclaim to attend the many events in their areas events that
will showcase Alberta’s seniors and their vital
Seniors’ Week 2003 Page 3
involvement in our communities.
Province Wide Events Page 4
Seniors from all walks of life actively volunteer in
Most Creative Events Made Simple Page 16
the community and participate in hundreds of events
each year. Whether it is a visit to a school, assisting
peers with their day-to-day needs, or helping
organize an event - A lberta’s seniors truly fit this
year’s theme of Vital - A ctive - I nvolved.
A W ord
As Chair of the Seniors Advisory Council for
from fhe Chair Alberta, I e ncourage you to become involved in
Seniors’ Week 2003 events in your area and to
promote the importance of this wonderful event.
Karen Kryczka
MLA, Calgary -We st For more information on Seniors’ Week 2003, visit
the Alberta Seniors website at:
and Chair, Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta i
www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/services_resources/
It’s that time of year again! advisory_council/index.asp.
Seniors’ Week gives all Albertans an opportunity to
pay tribute to the contributions of seniors in building
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% A lberta Seniors, Suite 600, 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 4R7
Tel: (780) 422-2321 Fax: (780) 422-8762 E-mail: [email protected] www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/services_resources/
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A C hat with the Chair
Community Kickoff for
on
Seniors' Week 2003
A t hree-community kickoff highlights the opening of Questions and Answers about Seniors’ Week 2003,
with the Chair of the Seniors Advisory Council for
the 2003 edition of Seniors’ Week this year.
Alberta, Karen Kryczka.
The community-based events in Stony Plain,
Edmonton and Lethbridge are designed to heighten What is Seniors’ Week all about?
the awareness of Seniors’ Week throughout the Since 1986, the Seniors Advisory Council of Alberta
province. Stan Woloshyn, Minister of Seniors and
has been proud to spearhead the annual Seniors’
Karen Kryczka, Chair of the Seniors Advisory Week celebration in Alberta during the first week in
Council for Alberta and MLA, Calgary-West, will June. Every year, the Council works to promote a
tour the province on May 30, 2003 with the first greater understanding of aging and the contributions
event in Stony Plain. that seniors make in Alberta. One of the key
elements of strengthening that understanding is
The Stony Plain event features a c ommunity
encouraging the development of events, which also
breakfast kickoff in Minister Woloshyn’s
work to foster positive attitudes towards seniors.
constituency. Then, Edmonton’s City Hall is the site
Each year the Council selects a t heme that helps us
of a f ormal announcement by the City of Edmonton
to focus on a c ertain aspect of the contributions
and a f ive-hour trade show for seniors. The trade
seniors make to Alberta.
show will include representatives from various
seniors organizations and non-profit agencies from
What is this year’s theme and what does it mean?
the Capital Region. Harry Long, a m ember with the
Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta, is the master This year’s theme is Vital - A ctive - I nvolved.
The theme speaks to the important roles that seniors
of ceremonies at the event.
play in our communities. They are actively
Kryczka says that the trade show is a wonderful volunteering and working in our communities
throughout the province. Their activties include
opportunity for Edmonton’s seniors and has great
sports and leisure activities and the arts to name just
potential. “We have twenty exhibitors and we’re
quite excited about the prospects for this event and a f ew. By showcasing how seniors are staying active
for these trade shows to soon be part of kickoffs for and involved in their communities, we demonstrate
the vital role that seniors play in Alberta.
future editions of Seniors’ Week.”
The kickoff culminates in Lethbridge with a What does Seniors’ Week include?
luncheon at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Citizen
Seniors’ week is a wide-ranging collection of events.
Association. Minister Woloshyn attended Nord- Last year, there were 227 registered events across the
Bridge’s Seniors’ Week barbecue in 2002.
province. One of the highlights is the Minister’s
Seniors Service Awards luncheon, which annually
Kryczka says the provincial tour is a major asset to
showcases the contributions of Albertans and
the promotion of Seniors’ Week 2003. “As we work
organizations to enhancing the quality of life of
to create expanded and positive awareness of
Alberta’s seniors. But that is j ust one event. We can
Seniors’ Week, we are sure that this year’s kickoff
also expect garden parties, teas, ethnic food fairs and
will be a sign of things to come for future years for
other great social events. The possibilities are often
the Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta and the
as diverse as the host communities. Also, there is the
Ministry of Seniors.”
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annual Most Creative Event Contest, which is
always a f avourite.
What is the “Most Creative Event Contest”?
Municipalities Proclaim
This is a contest that recognizes the creative ways
Seniors' Week 2003
that organizations celebrate Seniors’ Week. Every
year new and innovative ideas come from all over
The following cities, towns, municipal districts and
the province. Last year’s winner was the Wheatland
counties have officially proclaimed June 1-7, 2003
Lodge in Strathmore. They developed a “ Legacy
Seniors’ Week.
Quilt”, which saw residents develop a l arge square
representing their personal histories from materials
provided by the lodge. I e xpect that this year’s Town of H ardisty
j entrants will be every bit as clever and imaginative. / City o f A irdrie
/ Town of B assano Town of H igh Prairie
Where can people find out what activities are in / Town of B eaumont Town of H inton
their communities? / Town of B entley Town of I nnisfail
I A l ist of all the activities is being put together and / Town of B lackfalds
County of L acombe
< will be available on the Alberta Seniors website / Town of B lack Diamond Town of L ac La Biche
/ Town of B rooks
under the “What’s New” section Village of L inden
s (www.seniors.gov.ab.ca). I e ncourage everyone to / Town of B ruderheim Town of M illet
; visit as many events as possible. If y ou can, visit / City o f C algary Town of M orinville
' neighbouring towns or communities to see how they / County of C amrose County of N ewell
/ Town of C arstairs Town of O lds
are celebrating as well.
Town of O yen
/ Town of C old Lake
In addition to the website, if p eople want to know Parkland County
/ Village of D elia
more about the activities or about Seniors’ Week Town of P icture Butte
/ City o f E dmonton
in general, where can they get information? / Town of E dson M.D. of R ockyview
Town of S tony Plain
As always, they can call (780) 422-2321 or email us / City o f F ort Saskatchewan
Strathcona County
at [email protected].
In closing, what is a f inal thought that you would City o f S t. A lbert
Town of S wan Hills
like to leave with people?
Town of T aber
Really, just that Seniors’ Week is for all Albertans. It Town of T ofield
is a g reat celebration with some truly unique events Town of T wo Hills
happening all around the province. You will have an Town of R eddiff
Village of R yley
opportunity to learn a l ot about some of Alberta’s
most vibrant residents and the contributions they Town of V auxhall
make to their communities, and have a l ot of fun M.D. of W ainwright
while you are at it. . M.D. of W ood Buffalo
\ W oodland County
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Date: Friday, June 6
Time: 1:00 pm
Event: Baseball Game - S eniors vs. Grade Sixes
Location: Banff Elementary School
Province Wide Events
Date: Friday, June 6
Time: 5:00 pm
Event: Potluck Dinner and Sing-along
Airdrie Location: Banff Seniors Centre
Date: Sunday, June 1
Events Contact: Nadine Buchart (403) 948-6022
Time: 1:30-5:00 pm
Date: Monday, June 2 Event: Mount Temple IODE Coronation Tea
Event: Pancake Breakfast (Community Seniors) Location: Administration Grounds, Cascade Garden
Location: Bethany Care Society, 1736 1 A venue NW
Contact: Cheryl Patterson (403) 762-2580
Date: Tuesday, June 3
Event: Intergenerational Barrhead
Location: Bethany Care Society, 1736 1 A venue NW
Details: There will be games and ice cream. Date: Month of June
Date: Wednesday, June 4 Event: SPeoneitorrys ’ D iAsrpt,l a yC raft, Woodworking, Short Story,
Event: Sit’n’Dance (folk dance) Location: Barrhead Public Library
Location: Bethany Care Society, 1736 1 A venue NW
Contact: Elaine Dickie (780) 674-8519
Date: Thursday, June 5
Date: Friday, June 20
Event: Hot Dog Lunch (with local school)
Event: Strawberry Tea
Location: Bethany Care Society, 1736 1 A venue NW
Location: Keir Care Centre
Contact: Nadine Buchart (403) 948-6022
Contact: Bill Knudsen (780) 674-4506
Date: Friday, June 6 Details: Admission is $3.
Event: Celebration Tea
Date: Thursday, June 26
Location: Bethany Care Society, 1736 1 A venue NW
Event: Seniors Art Show and Tea
Contact: Nadine Buchart (403) 948-6022
Contact: Shelley Oswald (780) 674-2787
Details: Paintings and drawings from the art class of Hillcrest,
Athabasca
Golden Crest, Jubilee Manor and Klondike Place will be
featured.
Date: Thursday, June 5
Date: Friday, June 27
Event: Seniors’ Pancake Breakfast
Location: Extendicare, 4517 53 Street Event: Seniors’ Picnic, Sing-Along and games at Clear Lake
Park
Contact: Tammy Lautner (780) 675-2791
Location: Clear Lake Park
Banff Contact: Shelley Oswald (780) 674-2787 or Bill Knudsen (780)
674-4506
Events Contact: Banff Seniors Society (403) 762-4830 Date: Sunday, June 1
Time: 7:00 pm
Date: Sunday, June 1 t o Saturday, June 7
Event: Seniors Art Show Event: Seniors’ Week Opening, Ecumenical Church Service
Location: Hillcrest Home Foundation, 4321 52 Avenue
Location: Banff Public Library
Contact: Shelley Oswald (780) 674-2787
Date: Monday, June 2
Event: Strawberry Tea DTaitmee:: M7o:n0d0 a yp,m June 2
Location: Banff Seniors Centre
Event: 90 Plus Club Birthday Celebration
Date: Tuesday, June 3 Location: Hillcrest Home Foundation, 4321 52 Avenue
Event: Bocce and BBQ
Contact: Shelley Oswald (780) 674-2787
Location: Banff Seniors Centre
Date: Tuesday, June 3
Date: Wednesday, June 4
Event: Seniors Walk- About Challenge
Event: Hike Day
Location: Mapped Route in Barrhead
Location: Meet at the Banff Seniors Centre
Contact: Shirley Anne Fluet (FCSS) (780) 674-3341,
Date: Friday, June 6 Bill Knudsen (780) 674-3341 or Shelley Oswald (Hillcrest
Time: 10:00 am Home Foundation) (780) 674-2787
Event: River Clean-Up
Location: Riverbank
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Date: Wednesday, June 4 Black Diamond
Time: 8:15 am (Registration) to 4:30 pm
Event: ‘Big Bag of Life 4’ Workshop For the following Events contact: Donna Short (403) 933-4028
Location: Neighborhood Inn Date: Sunday, June 1
Contact: Diane Magill (780) 674-4944 Event: Discovery Days Parade
Details: Registration fee is $25, which includes lunch, coffee Location: Black Diamond
and snacks. The registration deadline is May 26. eDnettrayi.l s: High Country Lodge will decorate the bus for a f loat
Date: Thursday, June 5
Time: 7:00 pm Date: Monday, June 2
Event: Variety Night
Event: High River Glee Club Entertaining - K ick-Off to
Location: Seniors Drop in Centre
Seniors’ Week
Contact: Gene Utas (780) 674-5025 or Shelley Oswald (780)
674-2787 Date: Tuesday, June 3
Details: Admission is a f ree will offering. Event: Lunch
Location: High Country Lodge
Date: Friday, June 6
Date: Wednesday, June 4
1 Time: 5:00 - 7 :00 pm
Event: Seniors Week BBQ Event: Kick-Off to Travelling Across Canada
Location: Hillcrest Home Foundation, 4321 52 Ave. Location: High Country Lodge
Details: Residents will walk around the lodge in our park,
j C ontact: Shelley Oswald (780) 674-2787
which will equal 1 k m. This will be an ongoing program that
will calculate how many kilometres it will take to walk across
Beaverlodge
Canada.
For the following Events contact: Date: Friday, June 6
| Karen Gariepy (780) 354-2204 Event: Sing-along
Location: High Country Lodge
1 Date: Wednesday, June 4
Event: Seniors Tea
Location: Beaverlodge Neighbourhood Resource Ctr. Bow Island
Date: Friday, June 6
For the following Events contact:
Event: Seniors Picnic
Delores Denhollander (403) 545-2161
Location: Beaverlodge Campground
Date: Sunday, June 1
Time: 3:30 - 5 :30 pm
Berwyn
Event: Scenic Tour of County of 40 Mile
Date: Monday, June 2 Location: County of 40 Mile
Event: Pancake Supper Date: Tuesday, June 3
Location: Autumn Lodge Time: 2:00 - 4 :00 pm
Contact: Peggy (780) 338-3917 Event: Mini-Olympics
Location: Pleasant View Lodge
Date: Tuesday, June 3
Event: Sips and Sweets Date: Wednesday, June 4
Location: CIBC and Alberta Treasury Branch Time: 7:00 - 8 :30 pm
Event: Fire Pit and Snacks
Date: Wednesday, June 4
Event: Carnival Location: Delores’s house
Contact: Peggy (780) 338-3917 Date: Thursday, June 5
Details: Hines Creek, Fairview, Manning, and Peace River Time: 7:00 - 9 :30 am
Lodges are invited in addition to the people in the community. Event: Breakfast at Golden Age Centre
Date: Thursday, June 5 Location: Golden Age Centre
Event: Shuffleboard, Pool, Bingo and Lunch Date: Thursday, June 5
Location: Seniors Drop-in Centre Time: 12:00 - 1 :30 pm
Contact: Bill Brown (780) 338-3797 Event: Seniors Barbecue
Date: Friday, June 6 Location: Pleasant View Lodge
Event: Senior’s Picnic and BBQ Date: Friday, June 6
Contact: Peggy and Teresa (780) 338-3917 Time: 2:00 - 3 :30 pm
Event: Arts and Craft Show
Location: Pleasant View Lodge
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Date: Saturday, June 7 Date: Wednesday, June 4
Time: Noon - 1 :00 pm
Time: 3:00 - 6 :00 pm
Event: Picnic at Forty Mile Dam Event: Alberta Gold Chorus Chapter of the Sweet Adelines,
Location: Forty Mile Dam The Pacemakers
Location: Olympic Plaza
Breton Contact: Debra Harley (403) 974-3097 or Chris Thomson-
Hunter (403) 974-3129
Date: Tuesday, June 3 Details: Representatives from EMS, Calgary Fire Department
Time: 2:00 pm and Calgary Police Department will be at Olympic Plaza on
Event: Tea various days of Seniors Week.
Location: Spruce View Court Date: Wednesday, June 4
Contact: Kathy Neufeld (780) 542-2732 Event: Annual Senior’s Lunch
Location: Olympic Plaza
Calgary Contact: Linda Hills (403) 276-5541 ext. 209
Details: “County Fair” theme, MCF Housing for Seniors,
Date: Wednesday, June 4 entertainment and door prizes.
Time: 2:00 pm
Event: Casino Date: Wednesday, June 4
Time: Noon
Location: Chinook Care Centre, 1261 Glenmore Trail SW
Event: Seniors Strength & S tretch Class (Noon), Seniors
Contact: Megan Stuckert (403) 252-0141 Line Dance Class (1:15 pm),
Date: Saturday, May 3 1 Coffee, Tea and Social Event (2:30 pm)
Time: 9:30-2:30 pm Location: Southland Leisure Centre, 2000 Southland Drive
Event: 16th Annual Seniors Resource Fair S.W.
Location: City Hall Atrium Contact: Theresa Cochrane (403) 251-8117
Contact: Debra Harley (403) 974-3097 or Chris Thomson- Details: Free afternoon of fitness, dancing and fun in the Wood
Hunter (403) 974-3129 Creek Studio.
Details: Visit more than 100 exhibits focusing on the products,
Date: Wednesday, June 4
services, care and support available in Calgary to help seniors
Time: 1 1 :00 — 2 :00 pm
lead happy, healthy, active and independent lives. Presented by
Event: Seniors Picnic in Bowness Park
Alberta Association of Gerontology - C algary Chapter. Location: Bowness Park
Date: Monday, June 2
Contact: Chrisine Bennett (403) 974-3070 or Brenda Jay (403)
Time: Noon - 1 :00 pm 221-3969
Event: The Acappella Guys (barbershop harmony), Details: The event will include nature walks, games, live
Official Proclamation of Seniors’ Week, and entertainment and a l ight lunch and refreshments. Bring your
Qi Gong Demonstration (form of Tai Chi) own lawn chairs. Groups over 5 a re asked to RSVP
Location: Olympic Plaza
Date: Thursday, June 5
Contact: Debra Harley (403) 974-3097 or Chris Thomson-
Time: Noon - 1 :00 pm
Hunter (403) 974-3129 Society
Event: Entertainment from the Calgary Chinese Elderly
Date: Monday, June 2
Time: 1:00 pm Location: Olympic Plaza
Event: Sit & B e fit/yoga/stretching class (1:00 pm),
Contact: Debra Harley (403) 974-3097 or Chris Thomson-
County Line Dancing (2:00 pm),
Hunter [phone]
Meet and Greet Social (3:00 pm)
Date: Thursday, June 5
Location: Village Square Leisure Centre,
2623 56 Street N.E. Time: Noon - 3 :00 pm
Event: Aquasize & D eep Water Workout (12:05 pm),
Contact: Jody Black (403) 280-9714 ext. 770
Entertainment, activities, refreshments & f un
Date: Tuesday, June 3 (1:00 pm)
Time: Noon - 1 :00 pm Location: Acadia Pool & F itness Centre, 9009 Fairmount Drive
Event: Square Dancing
S.E.
Location: Olympic Plaza
Contact: Miranda Peterson (403) 221-3563 or Timothy Wild
Contact: Debra Harley (403) 974-3097 or Chris Thomson-
Hunter (403) 974-3129 D(e4t0a3i)l s :2 2 1E-v4e6r4y9o ne 50 years of age or older is invited to attend at
no charge.
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Date: Thursday, June 5 Date: Monday, June 2
Time: 2:00 pm
Time: 1:00 -3:00 pm
Event: Calvin Christian School Choir
| E vent: Decorate a p ot and plant
Location: Rosscarrock Community Association, 441 1 10 Location: Sunny South Lodge (Main Foyer), 1122 20 Avenue
Avenue S.W. South
Contact: Serrine, Linda or Jo-Anne at (403) 221-4560 Date: Tuesday, June 3 a nd Wednesday, June 4
Details: The theme is “Still Growing Strong in the West”. Bring Time: 9:00 - 3 :00 pm
any of your questions on garden and house plants. Supplies and
refreshments will be provided at no fee. Event: “Walk Through Time”
Location: Sunny South Lodge, 1122 20 Avenue S
Date: Friday, June 6
Date: Thursday, June 5
Time: 7:00 pm
Time: Noon - 1 :00 pm
Event: Mop’n’Glow, Seniors Performing Arts Event: Sunny South Seniors Concert and Craft Exhibit
| L ocation: Olympic Plaza
Location: Sunny South Lodge, 1122 20 Avenue S
j C ontact: Debra Harley (403) 974-3097 or Chris Thomson-
Date: Friday, June 6
Hunter (403) 974-3129 Time: 5:00 pm
Claresholm Event: Family BBQ and Family Bingo
Location: Sunny South Lodge, 1122 20 Avenue S
; For the following Events contact: (403) 625-2877
Crossfield
! Date: Monday, June 2
I E vent: Canasta
For the following Events contact:
, Location: Claresholm Senior Citizen Drop In Centre
Angie Konschuk or Lori O’ Donahue (403) 946-4006
Date: Tuesday, June 3
Date: Tuesday, June 2
Event: Carpet Bowling Event: Sports Day
Location: Claresholm Senior Citizen Drop In Centre
Location: Rocky View Lodge
Date: Wednesday, June 4 Details: The day will include bocci ball, horseshoes, beanbag
Event: Shuffleboard toss followed by ice cream sundaes made by the residents.
Location: Claresholm Senior Citizen Drop In Centre
Date: Wednesday, June 4
i Date: Thursday, June 5 Event: Walk-a-thon distance tally
Event: Cards Location: Rocky View Lodge
Location: Claresholm Senior Citizen Drop In Centre Details: Seniors collectively will have walked to various
destinations in Canada. The walk-a-thon will be wrapped up by
Date: Friday, June 6
plotting destinations on a map.
Event: Bridge and Canasta
Location: Claresholm Senior Citizen Drop In Centre Date: Saturday, June 7
Event: Garage Sale and Community Sale
Date: Saturday, June 7
Location: Rocky View Lodge
Event: Coffee and Pool
Details: There will be high exposure for our lodge from
Location: Claresholm Senior Citizen Drop In Centre
community members.
Coaldale
Drayton Valley
For the following Events contact:
Contact: Michelle Kelln (780) 621-1911
Colleen Belter (403) 345-5955
Date: Monday, June 2
Date: Sunday, June 1 Time: 2:00 pm
Time: 2:30 pm Event: Tea
Event: Church Service - A bundant Life Fellowship
Location: Shangri-La Lodge
Location: Sunny South Lodge (Main Foyer), 1122 20 Avenue
South Details: Sponsored by the county for residents of Shangri-La
Lodge, Wishing Well and Leisure Lea Apartments
Date: Sunday, June 1
Date: Wednesday, June 4
Time: 3:30 pm Time: 2:00 pm
Event: Coaldale Mennonite Brethren Church Communion
Event: Royal Purple Tea
Location: Sunny South Lodge (Main Foyer), 1122 20 Avenue
South Location: Shangri-La Lodge, Wishing Well and Leisure Lea
Apartments
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Date: Friday, June 6 Date: Thursday, June 5
Time: 10:00 am, Noon Time: 2:00 - 4 :00 pm
Event: Rodeo Day and Barbecue Event: Card and Pool Games
Location: Pioneer Cabin and Pool Room
Location: Shangri-La Lodge
Details: Refreshments will be available.
Edmonton Date: Friday, June 6
Time: 2:00 - 3 :30 pm
Date: Wednesday, June 4 Event: Seniors to a T ea
Event: Minerva Tea Garden Location: Edson Library
Location: Grant MacEwan College, 10700 - 104 Ave, Details: There will be an Archive Display throughout the week.
Patio (7-131)
Contact: Donna-Mae Winquist (780) 497-5082 Fort McMurray
Date: Thursday, June 5
Time: 1:00 -3:00 pm Contact: Robin Moore (780) 743-4088
Event: Open House at the Association of Adult Day Support
Date: Sunday, June 1
Programs Time: 2:00 pm
Location: 209, 10010 - 107A Avenue
Event: Opening Ceremonies
Contact: Maisie Wesley (780) 434-4747 Location: Seniors Activity Centre, 10111 Main Street
Edson Date: Monday, June 2
Event: Pancake Breakfast
Date: Monday, June 2 Location: Seniors Activity Centre
Time: 2:00 - 4 :00 pm Date: Monday, June 2 t o Wednesday, June 4
Event: Fun Activity Afternoon
Location: Pioneer Cabin Event: Seniors Providers “Mini Fair”
Location: Seniors Activity Centre
Details: There will be demonstrations for floor curling, carpet
Date: Tuesday, June 3
bowling and more. Light refreshments will be available
Event: Community Walk
Date: Monday, June 2 Location: Borealis Park
Time: 10:00 -4:00 pm Contact: Robin Moore (780) 743-4088
Event: Coffee and Goodies
Location: Pioneer Cabin Date: Wednesday, June 4
Time: Noon
Date: Tuesday, June 3 Event: Luncheon
Time: 6:00 pm Location: Seniors Activity Centre
Event: Special Senior Citizens Week Supper
Date: Thursday, June 5
Location: Legion Hall
Details: The dinner is for seniors 65 and older and their escorts. Event: Legion Fun Night
Location: Royal Canadian Legion
Admission is free but reservations and tickets are required.
Tickets are available at the Community Services Department in
the Town Office at the Seniors Pioneer Cabin and the Edson Fort Saskatchewan
Legion Ticket Office starting May 8. Reserve by May 26 —
space is limited. Those needing transportation can phone the Date: Wednesday, June 4
Time: Noon
Seniors bus at (780) 723-1122.
Event: Seniors Lunch focusing on the theme of
Date: Wednesday, June 4
‘Vital - A ctive - I nvolved’
Time: 11:00- 12:00 pm Location: Pioneer House, Fort Saskatchewan Seniors Centre,
Event: Fun in the Pool
10102 100 Avenue
Details: Seniors swim free and there will be a p otluck lunch to
follow. Contact: Ingrid Schmidt (780) 992-6202
Details: Entertainment will be provided by seniors and will
Date: Wednesday, June 4 include musicians, a C owboy Poet, and skits on safety provided
Time: 1:30 pm by a seniors drama group.
Event: Movie Party
Location: Nova Theatre Grande Prairie
Details: Free admission, hot dogs, popcorn and pop.
Date: Thursday, June 5 Contact: Golden Age Centre (780) 532-5818
Time: 8:30 - 1 1:00 am Date: Sunday, June 1 t o Saturday, June 7
Event: Pancake Breakfast Event: Free admission to the Grande Prairie Museum
Location: Parkland Lodge Location: Grande Prairie Museum
Details: Seniors can enter their names in a d raw for a f ree
membership.
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Date: Sunday, June 1 Date: Thursday, June 5
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Time: 1:00 -4:00 pm
I E vent: Bus Tour Event: Entertainment - T o be announced
Location: To be announced Location: Grande Prairie Care Centre
Details: The bus is p rovided by the Grande Prairie Rotary. The Details: Admission is free.
registration deadline is May 30. Date: Thursday, June 5
Time: 6:45 pm
Date: Monday, June 2
Event: Lawn Bowling
Time: 10:00 -2:00 pm
Event: Information Fair for Seniors Location: Muskoseepi Park
Location: Golden Age Centre Details: $2 per game per person. All ages are welcome.
Details: Lunch will be provided.
Date: Friday, June 6
Date: Monday, June 2 Event: Strawberry Tea
Location: 2 W est Mackenzie Place
Time: 11:00 - 1 :00 pm
Event: Barbecue Details: Hosted by Grande Prairie Adult Day Program
j L ocation: Golden Age Centre Date: Friday, June 6
Details: Free of charge. The event is hosted by the Grande Time: 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm
l P rairie Rotary Club. All seniors are welcome. Event: Golden Age Centre Supper and Dance
jJ DT aitmee:: T1u0e:s0d0a y ,- 1 J2u:n0e0 3p m Location: Golden Age Centre
Details: Tickets for the dinner are $12.50 per person. The dance
j Event: Open House has music provided by the Lamplighters and cost is $5 for
'j L ocation: Seniors Outreach & M eals on Wheels, #102,9905 members and $7 for non-members. All ages are welcome.
i 101 Avenue Ticket deadline is June 1 .
Details: There will be coffee, goodies and door prizes.
Date: Saturday, June 7
; Date: Tuesday, June 3 Event: Dance at the Legion
Location: Legion
Time: 1 :00 - 4 :00 pm
Event: Seniors Tea Details: Music provided by Cottonwood. Tickets are $5 per
j L ocation: Grande Prairie Museum at Centre 2000
Date: Tuesday, June 3 pDaetres:o n .T hursday, June 5
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Location: Legion
Details: No charge. Fashions provided by Sears. Contact: 532-3110 (reservations)
Details: Lunch is $4.95 with entertainment to follow. Call for
Date: Wednesday, June 4
reservations.
Time: 10:00 am
Event: Floor Curling Challenge Hardisty
j Location: Golden Age Centre
Details: For Members with caregivers. There will be coffee,
Date: Sunday, June 1 t o Friday, June 6
goodies and door prizes.
Event: Draw for Seniors
Date: Wednesday, June 4 Location: Town Office
Time: 2:00 pm Contact: Blanche Nelson (780) 888-3614
Event: Carnival Daze
Details: The winner will be drawn on Friday.
Location: Pioneer Lodee
Date: Tuesday, June 3
Details: No charge. There will be games and prizes. Time: 1:00 pm
Date: Wednesday, June 4 Event: Golf Tournament
Time: 3:00 - 4 :00 pm Location: Hardisty Lake view Golf Course
Event: Free Admission to the Leisure Centre
Location: Leisure Centre DTaitmee:: T1h:u0r0s d pamy, June 5
Date: Wednesday, June 4 Event: Strawberry Social
Time: 6:00 - 8 :00 pm Location: Hardisty Community Hall
Event: Movie Night
Date: Friday, June 6
Location: Golden Age Centre Time: 1:00 pm
Date: Thursday, June 5 Event: Display of handiwork
Time: 1:30 pm Details: Handiwork displayed will be knitting, crocheting,
Event: Bingo Blast tatting, and painting.
Location: Wildrose Manor
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Hines Creek
High Prairie
Date: Monday, June 2 Contact: Violet Kehler (780) 494-3500
Event: Bingo
Date: Sunday, June 1
Location: Elk Hall (downtown)
Time: 11:30 -2:30 pm
Contact: Kathie Gould (780) 536-0062 Event: Potluck
Details: No charge.
Location: Homesteader Lodge, 907 2 A venue East
Date: Tuesday, June 3 Details: Lawn games and entertainment for seniors and family.
Time: 1:00 pm
Date: Monday, June 2
Event: Seniors Information Session
Time: 4:00 - 6 :00 pm
Location: Whitefish Inn
Event: Pancake Supper
Contact: Kathie Gould (780) 536-0062
Location: Homesteader Lodge, 907 2 A venue East
Details: Snack and refreshments will be served.
Details: Free to all seniors.
Date: Wednesday, June 4
Date: Tuesday, June 3
Time: 11:00 am
Time: 11:45 - 2 :15 pm
Event: Stew and Bannock
Event: BBQ with the Grade 2 C lass
Location: High Prairie Friendship Centre
Location: Homesteader Lodge, 907 2 A venue East
Contact: Kathie Gould (780) 536-0062 or call (780) 523-4517
Details: Sack races, egg races, three-legged.
Date: Wednesday, June 4
Date: Wednesday, June 4
Time: Noon
Time: 10:30 am
Event: Seniors Luncheon
Event: Hop a B us to Seniors Carnival in Berwyn
Location: Joussard Homesteaders Hall
Location: Homesteader Lodge, 907 2 A venue East
Contact: Kathie Gould (780) 536-0062 or call (780) 523-4517
Details: Free ride to all seniors (book early — space is limited).
Date: Wednesday, June 4
Date: Thursday, June 5
Time: 2:00 pm Time: 12:30 pm
Event: Cribbage
Event: Hop a B us to Fairview - S hopping and More
Location: High Prairie Golden Age Seniors Centre
Location: Homesteader Lodge, 907 2 A venue East
Contact: Polly Stafford (780) 523-3075
Details: Free ride to all seniors (book early — space is limited).
Date: Thursday, June 5
Date: Friday, June 6
Time: 11:00 am
Time: 1:00 - 2 :15 pm
Event: Bocce Ball Tournament and wiener roast
Event: Bingomania
Location: JayCee Park
Location: Homesteader Lodge, 907 2 A venue East
Contact: Kathie Gould (780) 536-0062
Date: Saturday, June 7
Date: Friday, June 6 Event: Seniors Picnic
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Homesteader Lodge, 907 2 A venue East
Event: BBQ
Details: Sponsored by Hines Creek Recreation Board.
Location: High Prairie Sports Palace Parking Lot
Contact: Erin Low (Rec. Director) (780) 523-3988
Hinton
Date: Saturday, June 7
Time: 8:00 am Date: Saturday, June 7
Event: Pancake Breakfast Time: 8:00 am to Noon
Location: High Prairie Golden Age Seniors Centre Event: Pancake Breakfast and Garage Sale
Contact: Alicemary Olansky (780) 523-3227 Location: Hinton Good Companions Hall
Date: Saturday, June 7 Contact: Silvana Campbell (780) 865-6023
Details: Breakfast (8:00 - 1 1:00 am) is free for seniors, guest
Time: 2:00 - 4 :00 pm
Event: “Possibly” Internet Cafe pay $3.00 - p roceeds will be donated to the Hinton “Cat Scan”
Location: Northern Lakes College
At 11:00 am there will be surprise entertainment followed
Contact: Kathie Gould (780) 536-0062 project.
by a p resentation of the Senior’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
High River Leduc
Date: Friday, June 6
Date: Monday, June 2
Time: 11:00- 1:00 pm
Event: Annual BBQ Time: 9:30 - 1 1:00 am
Event: Breakfast
Location: High River Seniors Friendship Centre, 504 7 S t. SW
Location: Telford House
Contact: Mary Nowakowski (403) 652-4149
Details: $3 per person. Contact: Jody Cuff (780) 980-7115
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