Recreation and Wellness Directory for Older Adults
What is the directory? Table of Contents The Recreation and Wellness Directory for List of Contributors 2 Older Adults provides an overview of arts, Program Listings fitness, technology, health and recreational • Computers and Technology 8 activities for adults 55+ in the Edmonton area. • Crafts and Hobbies 15 • Dance 22 With more than 1200 courses, clubs, programs • Drawing and Painting 24 and events listed, the directory is a valuable • Fitness 28 resource for older adults and those who • Games and Sports 38 support older adults. • General Interest 48 The directory is produced by the Edmonton • Health and Wellness 55 Seniors Coordinating Council (ESCC) with • Music, Song and Drama 63 contributions this year from 54 organizations. • Social and Special Events 67 Healthy Aging Info Series 74 At the time of printing the activities Age Friendly Edmonton 76 included in the directory were scheduled, but Reciprocal Program Registration 78 they may change throughout the year and More Opportunities to Get Involved 79 new activities may be added. We encourage you to contact the organizations for details A searchable form of the directory is and availability of the activities. available on our website at www.seniorscouncil.net/programs. What is the ESCC? To order print copies of the directory, The Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council contact ESCC at 780-423-5635 or works with senior service agencies and other [email protected]. stakeholders in the seniors sector to enhance the lives of Edmonton seniors. Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council We help organizations collaborate to #255 Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre improve coordination of services for seniors 8330 - 82 Avenue by facilitating sector meetings, planning for Edmonton, AB T6C 4E3 service improvements, coordinating projects and producing resources. 780-423-5635 www.seniorscouncil.net We also facilitate resource-sharing and [email protected] communication in the sector which enhances the capacity of organizations to provide Twitter: @ESCC255 effective, accessible services to meet the Facebook: www.facebook.com/Edmonton diverse needs of seniors. SeniorsCoordinatingCouncil
Recreation and Wellness Directory for Older Adults 1 Contributors by Area of Edmonton 50 St
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107 Ave 109 St 101 St 124 St 199 St 156 St CENTRAL Stony Plain Road Jasper Ave 100 Ave 98 Ave Anthony Henday Driv e n Road 149 St 50 St 75 St 170 St 178 St 87 Ave
Winterbur Whyte Ave (82 Ave) 99 St 104 St
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CENTRAL: River to 111 Avenue, between 82 and 124 Street NORTHEAST: North of the river, east of 97 Street, excluding Central NORTHWEST: North of the river, west of 97 Street, excluding Central SOUTHEAST: South of the river, east of Gateway Boulevard SOUTHWEST: South of the river, west of Gateway Boulevard
2 Recreation and Wellness Directory for Older Adults Contributors by Area of Edmonton
Central
Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Edmonton Seniors Centre Northwest Territories 3Y, 11111 Jasper Avenue 10531 Kingsway Avenue 780-342-8625 780-488-2266 www.edmontonseniorscentre.ca www.alzheimer.ab.ca [email protected]
Assist Community Services Centre Edmonton Seniors Slo-Pitch Association 9649 - 105A Avenue 11113 - 113 Street 780-429-3111 780-457-5918 www.assistcsc.org www.esspa.ca [email protected] [email protected]
Boyle Street Community League Ital Canadian Seniors Association 9538 - 103A Avenue 9111 - 110 Avenue 780-426-9624 780-424-1255 www.boylestreetcl.com www.ital-canadianseniors.org [email protected] [email protected]
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association – Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre Edmonton Branch 10052 - 117 Street 52, 9912 - 106 Street 780-488-4241 780-429-6622 [email protected] www.chha-ed.com [email protected] Ji Hong Wu Shu & Tai Chi College 11203 - 105 Avenue Catholic Social Services 780-424-8924 10709 - 105 Street www.jihongtaichi.com 780-424-3545 [email protected] www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton Central Lions Seniors Association (CLSA) (Sage) @ Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre 15 Sir Winston Churchill Square 11113 - 113 Street 780-423-5510 ext 301 780-496-7369 www.mysage.ca www.clsaedmonton.ca [email protected] [email protected] The Arthritis Society CNIB 307, 10109 - 106 Street 12010 Jasper Avenue 780-424-1740 780-488-4871 www.arthritis.ca www.cnib.ca [email protected]
Recreation and Wellness Directory for Older Adults 3 Contributors by Area of Edmonton
Northeast
Highlands Lawn Bowling Club North Edmonton Seniors Association 6112 - 113 Avenue (NESA) @ Northgate Lions Seniors 780-686-9493 Recreation Centre www.highlandsbowls.com 7524 - 139 Avenue [email protected] 780-496-6969 www.nesa1.ca [email protected] Northwest
Alberta Council on Aging Lessard Community League 11808 St. Albert Trail 17404 - 57 Avenue 780-423-7781 www.lessardcommunity.ca www.acaging.ca [email protected] [email protected] North West Edmonton Seniors Society Castle Downs Family YMCA 12963 - 120 Street 11510 - 153 Avenue 780-451-1925 780-476-9622 [email protected] www.northernalberta.ymca.ca Parkinson Alberta Commonwealth Lawn Bowling Club 11748 Kingsway Avenue 11420 - 139 Street 780-425-6400 780-455-9737 www.parkinsonalberta.ca www.commonwealthbowls.ca [email protected] Sons of Norway, Scandinavian Seniors and Edmonton Scandinavian Centre Edmonton Valley Zoo Association 13315 Buena Vista Road 13312 - 142 Street 311 (Dutch Canadian Centre) www.valleyzoo.ca 780-628-5005 or 780-434-6532 [email protected] www.sofnedmonton.ca
ElderCare Edmonton Westend Seniors Activity Centre #210, 17203 - 99 Avenue 9629 - 176 Street 780-434-4747 780-483-1209 www.eldercareedmonton.ca www.westendseniorsactivitycentre.com [email protected] Jamie Platz Family YMCA 7121 - 178 Street 780-481-9622 www.northernalberta.ymca.ca
4 Recreation and Wellness Directory for Older Adults Contributors by Area of Edmonton
Southeast
Bonnie Doon Community League Planet Music & Yoga 9240 - 93 Street Suite 206 4935 - 55 Avenue 780-469-1179 587-520-7000 www.bonniedoon.ca www.planet-yoga.ca [email protected] Ritchie Bridge Club Family Yoga Centre Ltd. 98 Street & 77 Avenue 4740 - 99 Street (Ritchie Community Hall) 780-465-4668 780-433-7137 www.familyoga.ca www.ritchiecl.com [email protected] [email protected]
Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre South East Edmonton Seniors #201, 2610 Hewes Way Association (SEESA) 780-496-2997 9350 - 82 Street www.mwsac.ca 780-468-1985 [email protected] www.seesa.ca [email protected] Multicultural Women and Seniors Services Association 329 Woodvale Road W 780-465-2992 www.mwssa.org [email protected]
Recreation and Wellness Directory for Older Adults 5 Contributors by Area of Edmonton
Southwest
City Arts Centre SCONA Seniors Centre 10943 84 Avenue 10440 - 84 Avenue 311 780-433-5377 www.edmonton.ca/cityarts www.sconaseniors.com [email protected] [email protected]
Empire Park Community League SouthWest Edmonton Seniors 4804 - 107 Street Association (SWESA) 780-232-0869 10710 - 19 Ave [email protected] (Yellowbird East Community Centre) 587-987-3200 Heritage Seniors Stop-In Centre www.swedmontonseniors.ca 316 Saddleback Road [email protected] 780-437-8759 [email protected] Southwest Seniors’ Outreach Society 10832 - 62 Avenue John Janzen Nature Centre 780-435-9515 7000 - 143 Street [email protected] 311 www.edmonton.ca/johnjanzen Strathcona Place 55+ Centre [email protected] 10832 University Avenue 780-433-5807 John Walter Museum www.strathconaplace.com 9180 Walterdale Hill [email protected] 311 www.edmonton.ca/johnwalter Vishwa Nirmala Dharma Educational [email protected] Society 16735 - 110 Street Saville Community Sport Centre (Program offered at Empire Park 11610 - 65 Avenue Community League - 4804 - 107 Street) 780-492-1000 780-919-1532 www.savillecentre.ca www.freemeditation.ca [email protected]
William Lutsky YMCA 1975 - 111 Street 780-439-9622 www.northernalberta.ymca.ca
6 Recreation and Wellness Directory for Older Adults Contributors by Area of Edmonton
City Wide
Age Friendly Edmonton River Valley Programs Healthy Aging Working Group 11808 St. Albert Trail 780-423-5635 ext 4 780-496-2983 www.agefriendlyedmonton.ca www.edmonton.ca/rivervalleyprograms [email protected] [email protected]
City of Edmonton Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club 311 www.seniorsski.com www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recre- [email protected] ation/drop-in-fitness-schedules.aspx Victorian Order of Nurses Edmonton Marigold Plus 55 100, 4936 - 87 Street 11113 - 113 Street 780-466-0293 780-454-6560 www.vonhomecareedmonton.com www.alberta55plus.ca [email protected]
Thank you to all our contributors!
We rely on contributing organizations to help us keep the directory current and comprehensive. Their dedication to quality senior programming makes this directory possible.
To submit your programming information for the next edition of the directory, contact ESCC at 780-423-5635 or [email protected].
Recreation and Wellness Directory for Older Adults 7 Computers and Technology
Learn computer basics, explore the internet and try out the latest gadgets and apps. You’ll be on your way to being tech-savvy in no time.
Activity Offered by Contact
CONNECTING & COMMUNICATING Email Essentials Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Email on your iPad Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Email on your iPad Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Email Overview SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 FaceTime on your iPad Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Practicing Email Concepts Plus Perfecting Typing Skills Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Skype SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Skype & Webcams SEESA 780-468-1985 Webcams & Skype: A Way to Keep in Touch Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 What’s all the Hype with Skype Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209
COMPUTER LITERACY Basic Computer Classes Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Computer Skills & Tutorials (one-on-one) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Computer Skills & Tutorials: One on One Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Computer Tutorials: One-on-One North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Computers for Beginners Sage 780-423-5510 Computers: Introduction North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Computers with Marg Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625
8 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Computers and Technology
Entry Level 1 Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Get On-line Mentor Program SEESA 780-468-1985 Intro to Computers Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Intro to Windows 8 SEESA 780-468-1985 One on One Computer or iPad Training Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Understanding Windows 8.1 Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 What’s New in Windows 10! Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 What’s New in Windows 10 Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Where Did All the Buttons Go? Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Windows 8 Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Windows 8 Overview Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
DIGITAL RESOURCES (EDMONTON PUBLIC LIBRARY) eNewspapers & eMagazines (EPL) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Entertainment on the Go - Digital Content from EPL Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 EPL eBooks on the iPad & Tablets Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 EPL Hidden Gems: Electronic Databases at the Library Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 EPL Intro to World of eBooks & eReaders Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 EPL Library Resources Workshops Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 EPL Travel Resources Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 eVideos and eMusic from EPL Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Learning Resources at EPL & Beyond Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 You’re Only a Click Away - eLearning from EPL Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 9 Computers and Technology
FILE MANAGEMENT
File Management North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 File Management on your iPad Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 File Management/Windows or File Explorer Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Where Did I Put that File? Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Where Did I Put that File? Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Where Did I Put That File? SEESA 780-468-1985
INTERNET
Clutter Busting with Kijiji Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Clutter Busting with Kijiji SEESA 780-468-1985 Dowloading Music and Pictures SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Exploring the Internet for Practical Applications Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Getting More with Google SEESA 780-468-1985 Going on Safari with your iPad Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Google Workshops Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Hello Kijiji! Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Internet North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Internet 101 and 102 Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Internet: Introduction North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Intro to Internet Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Intro to Pinterest Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Intro to Pinterest Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Introduction to Pinterest SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Kijiji Not Wigi Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Learn to Navigate the Internet Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Silver Surfers & the Internet Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Useful YouTube on your iPad Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
10 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Computers and Technology
PHOTOGRAPHY
(See also Crafts and Hobbies)
Basic Digital Photography Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-497-2997 Create Photo Collections with Pinterest on Mobile Devices Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Digital Camera Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Digital SLR 101 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 DSLR Camera Advanced * City Arts Centre 311 DSLR Camera Basics * City Arts Centre 311 Editing Your Digital Photos with Picassa Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 How to Use Digital Cameras Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 How to Use Your Digital Camera Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Intro to Digital Scrapbooking Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Photography North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Photography using your iPhone/iPad Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Point & Shoot Camera Basics * City Arts Centre 311 Say Cheese! Smart Phone & Tablet Photography Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Smart Phone & Tablet Photography Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
SOCIAL MEDIA
1-1 Social Media classes Sage 780-423-5510 Blogging with Blogger Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Facebook SEESA 780-468-1985 Facebook on the iPad Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Introduction to Facebook SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Introduction to Twitter SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 11 Computers and Technology
Learn Facebook Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Social Media Overview Sage 780-423-5510 Social Networking Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Twitter 101 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Understanding Facebook Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Using Social Media SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377
SOFTWARE & APPLICATIONS
Computer Brain Games Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Excel Quickstart - Basic Budgeting Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Getting More Out of Google Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Google Docs: More than Letters & Words Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 iPad Apps for Travel Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 iTunes Playlist: Create Your Own Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Keeping Track with Google Spreadsheets Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Overview of the Google Drive Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 PowerPoint Travels: Intro to PowerPoint Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Ready to Excel Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Using Templates to Personalize Data Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 What is iTunes Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Word Processing SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377
TECH DEVICES
Drop-in Device Day Sage 780-423-5510 EPL Digital Devices Workshops Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 E-Reader Classes Sage 780-423-5510
12 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Computers and Technology
E-Readers (EPL) Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Flash & External Drives & Other Storage Devices Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Go Go Gadgets Southwest Seniors’ Outreach Society 780-435-9515 Go Go Gadgets SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 How to use Tablets, iPads, iPods & Cell Phones SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Intro to Android Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Intro to Android Tablets (no iPads) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Intro to iPad Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Intro to the iPad Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 iPad Assist Community Services Centre 780-429-3111 iPad - Ready to Learn More Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 iPad Basics Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 iPad Beyond the Basics Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 iPad for Beginners Southwest Seniors’ Outreach Society 780-435-9515 iPad for Beginners Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 iPad for Beginners North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 iPad for Beginners Sage 780-423-5510 iPad for Beginners (EPL) Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 iPad Intro SEESA 780-468-1985 iPads for Beginners SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 iPads Level 2 SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Learning to use E-Readers Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780 496 2997 Mobile Devices vs Computers Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Scantastic Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Tablets for Beginners SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 13 Computers and Technology
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Clean Sweep: Computer Tune-Up & Maintenance Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Create a Calendar using Templates Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Create Your Own Cookbook Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Cyber Security Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Google Calendars & Contacts Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 What is iCloud Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 What is iCloud? Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
Senior’s Transportation Information Hubs
Your one-stop location for information for seniors about driving, retiring from driving, using the bus, a taxi, and other assisted transportation services for seniors in Edmonton.
Locations: • Central Lions Seniors Association • North Edmonton Seniors Association at Northgate Lions • Sage • SEESA (South East Edmonton Seniors Association) • Strathcona Place 55+ Centre • Westend Seniors Activity Centre • Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre
Please contact Margaret Dorey at (780) 496-5788 or Caroline Gee at (780) 474-8608, co-leads Age Friendly Edmonton Transportation Working Group for more information.
14 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Crafts and Hobbies
Discover a new passion among the courses and clubs listed here or reconnect with a much-loved hobby.
Activity Offered by Contact
CARDS & PAPER
Card Making Fun Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Cardmaking Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Creative Cards North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Creative Cards for Every Occasion Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Creative Christmas Cards Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Paper Crafts & Cards Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Paper Quilling Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Parchment Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Recycled Card Making SEESA 780-468-1985
COOKING
Artisan Bread Making City Arts Centre 311 Blue Flame Kitchen - Cooking Outings Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Cake Decorating: The Basics Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Chocolate Making * City Arts Centre 311 Cook International Dishes Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Cook with a Chef: Knife Skills * City Arts Centre 311 Cook with a Chef: Mexican City Arts Centre 311 Cooking Classes Ital Canadian Seniors Association 780-424-1255 Cooking Classes Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 15 Crafts and Hobbies Cooking Classes, Demos and Tastings Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Gluten Free Baking City Arts Centre 311 In The Kitchen! (Baking and Meals) SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Learn to Cook City Arts Centre 311 Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Mindful Eating Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Monthly Cooking Demos/Workshops Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Shop Cook & Eat: Indian * City Arts Centre 311 Shop Cook & Eat: Vegan * City Arts Centre 311 Soups On! Series Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Thai Fruit Carving * City Arts Centre 311
CRAFTS
Arts & Crafts Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Arts & Crafts Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-455-0128, 780-433-1903 Craft Projects Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Crafters Corner (drop-in) Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Nature Crafts Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Norwegian Husflid/Crafts * Sons of Norway 780-628-5005 Palette Art - God Save the Palettes Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Seasonal Crafting SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377
FLOWERS & GARDENING
Centrepieces for Holidays Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Floral Crafts: Creative Festive Centrepieces Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Flower Arranging City Arts Centre (at Muttart Conservatory) 311
16 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Crafts and Hobbies Garden Club SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Garden Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Gardening Workshops (various spring & fall sessions) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
GLASS
Painted Glass Ornament Workshop Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Broken Glass Dragonflies Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Glass Etching Workshops Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Stained Glass Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Stained Glass Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Stained Glass Courses and Workshops Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
JEWELLERY
Beaded Jewellery Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Beaded Jewellery Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Intro to Jewellery Making-Silversmith 101 Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Jewellery Making Fun Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Jewellery Making-Wire Wrapping, Briolette Earrings Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Lapidary Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Lapidary Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Silversmithing * City Arts Centre 311 Silversmithing Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Wire Wrapped Jewellery Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 17 Crafts and Hobbies
PHOTOGRAPHY (See also Computers and Technology)
Photo Club North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Photo Editing Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Photo Vases Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Photography 1 * City Arts Centre 311 Photography Workshops Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Photography: Photo Enthusiasts Drop-in Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Snap-Happy Photography Group (iPads, iPhones incl.) Sage 780-423-5510
QUILTING & SEWING
Drop In Quilting and Sewing Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Quilting Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Quilting North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Quilting & Crafting Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Quilting and Sewing SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Quilting Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Quilting Workshops Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Rag Bag Crafters North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Scrappy Sampler Quilt Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Sewing Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Sewing Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Sewing 1* and 2* City Arts Centre 311 Sewing/Quilting Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5820 Wool Crafters North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925
18 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Crafts and Hobbies
READING
Book Club Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Book Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Book Club Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5821 Book Club SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Book Club Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Book Club (EPL) Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 EPL Book Lovers Group Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Reading Club North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Reading Club SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377
SKIN & BODY CARE
Aunt Milly’s Workshops: Perfume, Soap, Face Care Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Bath Bombs Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Bath Treats * City Arts Centre 311 Body Essentials * City Arts Centre 311 Handmade Soap Making * City Arts Centre 311 Mineral Makeup * City Arts Centre 311 Sensational Skin * City Arts Centre 311 Skin Care & Beauty: Fabulous after 50 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
A searchable form of the directory is available on the ESCC website at www.seniorscouncil.net/programs.
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 19 Crafts and Hobbies
WOODWORKING & CARVING
Bird Carving Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Chip Carving Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Chip Carving Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Willow Furniture Workshop Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Wood Carving Basics Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Woodcarving Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Woodworking Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5824 Woodworking and Carving Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Woodworking Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
YARN CRAFTS
Bag Lady Creations - Creative Crochet with Plastic Bags Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Blankets for Canada Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Busy Fingers Group Sage 780-423-5510 Hardanger Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Introduction to Weaving Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Knit & Crochet Club Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Knit & Crochet Drop In Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Knitting Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Knitting & Crocheting for Fun Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Knitting 101 - Knitting on the Right Side of Your Brain Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Knitting and English for Newcomers Catholic Social Services 780-424-3545 ext 2757 Knitting and Stitching SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200
20 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Crafts and Hobbies
Knitting Circle Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Knitting Club SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Knitting/Crocheting Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Learn to Knit a Scarf * City Arts Centre 311 Weaving Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5828 Weaving Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Ceramics Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Ceramics: Beginner and Intermediate Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Fashion: The Magic of Scarves Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Felting SEESA 780-468-1985 Fibre Art Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5827 Photo Memory Albums Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Pottery Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5826 Pottery 1 & 2 * City Arts Centre 311 Silk Scarf Painting City Arts Centre 311 Silk Scarves Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Soapstone Carving Club SEESA 780-468-1985
The Seniors Scene section of The Edmonton Examiner is also a good place to find out about events and activities for adults 55+. Seniors Scene is published the third week of the month.
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 21 Dance
Show off your moves or learn some new ones by taking one of these fun dance courses. You’ll be kicking up your heels with dance styles such as clogging, ballroom and Bollywood!
Activity Offered by Contact
BALLET
Ballet Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Ballet for Adults City Arts Centre (at Terwillegar CRC) 311
BALLROOM
Ballroom 1 & 2 * City Arts Centre 311 Ballroom Dance Club * SEESA 780-468-1985 Ballroom Dancing Lessons Boyle Street Community League 780-426-9264 Ballroom with a Twist Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Ballroom With A Twist (Round Dancing): Levels 1, 2 & 3 SEESA 780-468-1985 Dance Lessons: Newcomers, Levels 1, 2 & 3 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
CLOGGING
Clogging Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Clogging Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Clogging: Beginner and Experienced SEESA 780-468-1985 Clogging: Easy and Intermediate Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
LATIN
Latin 1 & 2* City Arts Centre 311 Salsa Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625
22 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Dance
LINE DANCING
Line Dance Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Line Dance - Intermediate Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Line Dancing SEESA 780-468-1985 Line Dancing Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Line Dancing Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Line Dancing for Beginners SEESA 780-468-1985 Line Dancing: Level 1 and 2 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Line Dancing: Level 1 and 2 Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Seniors Line Dancing (Beginner & Advanced) Sage 780-423-5510
TAP
Tap - Performance (Levels 3-4) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Tap - Recreational (Beginner Level 1) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Belly Dancing Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Bollywood Dancing Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Broadway Dance, Dance, Dance Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Dance & Parkinson Disease Parkinson Alberta 780-425-6400 Dancing for Fun (Coed Community Dancing) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Hawaiian Hula Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Jam Session and Community Dance (weekly) North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Old Time Sequence Dancing Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Scottish Dancing Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5832 Specialty Dance Workshops Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Two Step & Jive Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 23 Drawing and Painting
Unleash your creativity using acrylics, oils, watercolours and other mediums. Brush up your skills or dabble in something new.
Activity Offered by Contact
ACRYLICS
Acrylic Bootcamp Using Mediums, Additives, Gels and Pastes Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Acrylic Painting Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Acrylic Painting SEESA 780-468-1985 Acrylic Painting 1 & 2 * City Arts Centre 311 Acrylics Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Acrylics Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Beautiful Butterflies/Dragonflies (spring) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Collage and Mixed Media using Acrylics Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Decorative Painting-More Stroke Work Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Famous Artist Workshops Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Freeflow/Expressive Action Painting Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Impressionist Landscapes Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Miniatures with Acrylics Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Mixed Media with Acrylics Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Paint Like the Masters Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Snowy Day Miniatures with Acrylics Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Textured Acrylic Landscape Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Tile Whimsy Mixed Media Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
24 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Drawing and Painting
COLOURED PENCILS
Coloured Pencil Courses Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Coloured Pencil Raccoon - Intermediate Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Coloured Pencils Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Coloured Pencils Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Coloured Pencils - Intermediate Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Introduction to Coloured Pencils Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
DRAWING
Beginner Drawing Made Easy Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Discovering Drawing Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Drawing 1 & 2 * City Arts Centre 311 Drawing Essentials Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Drawing Essentials Beyond Basics Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Drawing with Charcoal and Conte Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Introduction to Drawing Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Mountains in Graphite Pencil - Beginner Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Portraits in Pencil Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Sketching with Pen & Ink Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
OILS
Advanced Oil Painting Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5836 Impressionistic Painting (Oils) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Oil Painting 1 & 2 * City Arts Centre 311
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 25 Drawing and Painting
WATERCOLOURS
Beginner Watercolour Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Doodle Art with Watercolour Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Intermediate Watercolour Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Watercolor with Frances - Intermediate Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Watercolour Pencils Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Watercolour Pencils * City Arts Centre 311 Watercolours Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Watercolours SEESA 780-468-1985 Watercolours 1 & 2 * City Arts Centre 311 Watercolours Explorations - Intermediate Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Watercolours for Beginners Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5837 Watercolours for Beginners Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Watercolours for Beginners & Intermediate Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
OTHER ACTIVITIES
AM Art Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Architectural Sketching * City Arts Centre 311 Artist Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Calligraphy Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Calligraphy Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Calligraphy Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Caricature & Cartoon Art Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Creating Seasonal Cards & Postcards with Watermedia and Ink Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Creative Journaling with Pen, Ink & Watercolour Wash Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
26 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Drawing and Painting
Drop In Art Group SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Learn to Paint Sage 780-423-5510 Mandalas * City Arts Centre 311 Open Art Studio Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Oriental Brush Stroke Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Painting Pals Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Pen & Ink with Oil Rouging -The Old Cottage Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 PM Art Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Soft Pastels * City Arts Centre 311 Washi Chigiri-e Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Zentangle: Beyond the Basics - Shades of Grey Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Zentangle: Introduction Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
Throughout the year, the organizations that contribute to the directory often plan additional activities and events which are not listed in this directory.
Check with the organizations for details on their programming. Contact information is found on pages 3 – 7.
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 27 Fitness
Get active with yoga, cardio, swimming, walking and much more! There’s an activity for every fitness level to boost your energy and maintain health.
Activity Offered by Contact
Note: Consult with the organization to determine fitness requirements for each class.
AQUATICS
Aqua - Deep William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Aqua - Shallow William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Aqua - Warm Water William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Aqua Zumba William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Aqua Zumba Jamie Platz Family YMCA 780-481-9622 Aquafit Deep Jamie Platz Family YMCA 780-481-9622 Aquafit Shallow Jamie Platz Family YMCA 780-481-9622 Deep Aquafit * Castle Downs Family YMCA 780-476-9622 Fit Swim William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Shallow Aquafit * Castle Downs Family YMCA 780-476-9622 Swimming Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-461-2941
CARDIO & STRENGTH
Body Balance Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Cardio & Strength Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Cardio & Strength - Level One William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Cardio & Strength Level 1 Jamie Platz Family YMCA 780-481-9622 Cardio Salsa (Fitness Dance) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Co-ed Keep Fit - Moderate & Active levels Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
28 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Fitness
Fitness is Fun Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Foam Roller Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Gentle Move & Groove Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Global Fusion Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Strength - Barre William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Strength - Core William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Strength - Max William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Strength - Total Body William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Strength Level 1 Jamie Platz Family YMCA 780-481-9622 Strength Total Body Castle Downs Family YMCA 780-476-9622 Strong Body, Fun Life SEESA 780-468-1985 Use It or Lose It Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Women on Weights Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209
CYCLING
Cycle - Level One William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Cycling River Valley Programs 311 Cycling Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-434-1063, 780-435-6537 Cycling Group Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209
A searchable form of the directory is available on the ESCC website at www.seniorscouncil.net/programs.
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 29 Fitness FITNESS CENTRE & PERSONAL TRAINING
Fitness Assessment William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Fitness Centre Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Fitness Centre Circuit Training Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Fitness Centre Fun Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Group Personal Training William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Gym Ital Canadian Seniors Association 780-424-1255 Individual Program Design William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Kinder, Gentler Gym Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Partner Personal Training William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Personal Trainers Available Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Personal Training William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Personal Training Jamie Platz Family YMCA 780-481-9622 Personal Training in a Small Group Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Small Group Training Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Try A Trainer William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622
OVERALL FITNESS CLASSES
Break Through (for those with arthritis or osteoporosis) William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Bridge to Wellness Jamie Platz Family YMCA 780-481-9622 Bridge to Wellness - Level One and Two William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Bridge to Wellness (Registered) * Castle Downs Family YMCA 780-476-9622 Fit for Life Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5840 Fit for Life Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Fit for Your Life North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Fit For Your Life SEESA 780-468-1985
30 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Fitness
Fit for Your Life Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Fitness Circuit Challenge Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Fitness with Bonnie Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Fun and Fitness North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Fun ‘n Fitness Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Fusion Fitness Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Keep Fit Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 My Kieng Gentle Exercise #1 & #2 Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Sgt. Maggie’s Workout Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Silver Strength Saville Community Sport Centre 780-492-1000 Sit n Be Fit Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Total Body Fitness SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Total Fit Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 TRX Suspension Training Level One William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 YogaSize: Fitness Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
PILATES
Core Power & Stability Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Mat Pilates Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Muscle Up Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Pilates on the Ball Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Soft Pilates SEESA 780-468-1985 United Yoga Pilates Saville Community Sport Centre 780-492-1000
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 31 Fitness REHABILITATION
Kick Start: Individualized Training Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Moving On: Assessments Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Moving On: Post-Rehab Conditioning Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Personal Training Packages Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Recover & Rebuild Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Renew Back & Shoulder Rehab Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Renewed You Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Step Forward by AHS Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209
SKIING
Alpine Skiing Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club info@seniors ski.com Cross Country Skiing River Valley Programs 311 Skiing (Cross Country) Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-454-6560 Skiing (Downhill) Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-444-4917, 780-481-4791
STRETCHING & BALANCE
Balance Out Your Week Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Balances and Falls Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5846 Better Balance Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Better Balance Classes Sage 780-423-5510 Core Strength & Stretch Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Just Stretching SEESA 780-468-1985 Limber & Laughter Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Seated Stretch Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209
32 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Fitness
Senior’s Stretch Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Small Ball and Myofascial Release * Saville Community Sport Centre 780-492-1000 Stretch & Strength (non-cardio) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Stretch It Out Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Stretching for Wellness * Saville Community Sport Centre 780-492-1000
TAI CHI
Advanced Tai Chi Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5847 Tai Chi William Lutsky Family YMCA 780 439-9622 Tai Chi Castle Downs Family YMCA 780 476-9622 Tai Chi Jamie Platz Family YMCA 780-481-9622 Tai Chi Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780 496 2997 Tai Chi North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Tai Chi Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Tai Chi #1 and #2/3 Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Tai Chi & Parkinson Disease Parkinson Alberta 780-425-6400 T’ai Chi Chih Bonnie Doon Community League Hall 780-469-1179 Tai Chi Drop In Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Tai Chi Level 2 Jamie Platz Family YMCA 780-481-9622 Tai Chi Practice Time - Fridays Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Tai Chi Yang Level 1 & 2 Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Tai Chi: Dance Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Tai Chi: Yang Style - Level 3 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Tai Chi: Yang Style - Levels 1 & 2 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Tai Chi: Yang Style - Sabre (advanced) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Yang Style Tai Chi Ji Hong Wu Shu & Tai Chi College 780-424-8924
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 33 Fitness WALKING
Let’s Walk! SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Nordic Walking Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Pole Walking Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Pole Walking Group (with or without poles) Sage 780-423-5510 Roaring Lions Walking Group Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Urban Poling Workshop Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Walking Sons of Norway 780-628-5005 Walking North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Walking Devices to Keep you Motivated Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Walking for Fitness * Saville Community Sport Centre 780-492-1000 Walking Group Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Walking Towards Balance William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Walking Towards Balance Castle Downs Family YMCA 780-476-9622 Walking Towards Balance Jamie Platz Family YMCA 780-481-9622 Wild Rose Ramblers Walking Group * John Janzen Nature Centre 311
YOGA
Beginner Yoga Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Chair Yoga SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Chair Yoga SEESA 780-468-1985 Chair Yoga Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5849 Chair Yoga Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Gentle Chair Yoga Saville Community Sport Centre 780-492-1000 Gentle Yoga Family Yoga Centre Ltd. 780-465-4668 Gentle Yoga Southwest Seniors’ Outreach Society 780-435-9515
34 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Fitness
Gentle Yoga Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Gentle Yoga SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Hatha Yoga Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5851 Hatha Yoga Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Hatha Yoga Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Hatha Yoga * Saville Community Sport Centre 780-492-1000 Hatha Yoga Thursdays Empire Park Community Hall 780-232-0869 Nature Walk and Yoga River Valley Programs 311 Pilatoga Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Restorative Yoga for Beginners SEESA 780-468-1985 Stretch ‘n Tone Yoga Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Therapeutic Yoga Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780 496 2997 Yoga William Lutsky Family YMCA 780 439-9622 Yoga Jamie Platz Family YMCA 780-481-9622 Yoga North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Yoga SEESA 780-468-1985 Yoga Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Yoga (Gentle) City of Edmonton Recreation Centres 311 Yoga (Yin) City of Edmonton Recreation Centres 311 Yoga * Boyle Street Community League 780-426-9265 Yoga Chi Jamie Platz Family YMCA 780-481-9622 Yoga Classes for Seniors Ital Canadian Seniors Association 780-424-1255 Yoga Flow Saville Community Sport Centre 780-492-1000 Yoga for Beginner Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Yoga for Intermediate Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Yoga for Men SEESA 780-468-1985 Yoga for Parkinson Disease Parkinson Alberta 780-425-6400 Yoga for Seniors Planet Yoga 587-520-7000
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 35 Fitness
Yoga for the Aging Body Empire Park Community Hall 780-232-0869 Yoga: Gentle Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Yoga: Hatha Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Yoga: Nidra iRest Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Yoga: Stretch & Relax (Intermediate) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Yoga: Structural Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Yogafit Fusion Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
ZUMBA
Chair Zumba Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Chair Zumba Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Chair Zumba Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Zumba William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Zumba Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Zumba Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Zumba After Hours Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Zumba Gold Southwest Seniors’ Outreach Society 780-435-9515 Zumba Gold William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Zumba Gold Sage 780-423-5510 Zumba Gold Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Zumba Gold Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Zumba Gold * City of Edmonton Recreation Centres 311 Zumba Gold * SEESA 780-468-1985 Zumba Gold Toning * SEESA 780-468-1985
36 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Fitness
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Active Anytime Anywhere Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Archery River Valley Programs 311 Biggest Winner: Weight Loss Challenge Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Body Composition Assessment William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Buns & Bellies Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Canoeing River Valley Programs 311 Cardio Salsa SEESA 780-468-1985 Forever Fit City of Edmonton Recreation Centres 311 Games Days SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Golden Barre Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Keep Fit SEESA 780-468-1985 Living Fit City of Edmonton Recreation Centres 311 Member Connect Program William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 On Your Seat or On Your Feet Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Sit Down For Fitness SEESA 780-468-1985 Snowshoe Ventures John Janzen Nature Centre 311 Snowshoeing River Valley Programs 311 Stand Up Paddle Boarding River Valley Programs 311 Strength Training Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Women’s Fit & Flex Weight Training (in Fitness Centre) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 37 Games and Sports
From pickleball and pinochle to bridge and badminton, there are many ways to get in the game and have some fun.
Activity Offered by Contact
BADMINTON
Badminton Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-456-5405, 780-444-7350 Badminton William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Badminton Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Badminton SEESA 780-468-1985 Badminton Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Badminton Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Badminton Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Badminton Drop-In Saville Community Sport Centre 780-492-1000 Drop In Badminton * Boyle Street Community League 780-426-9264
BILLIARDS / POOL / SNOOKER
Billiards North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Billiards Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Carom Billiards Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Drop-in Pool Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Pool Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Pool Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780 496 2997 Pool SEESA 780-468-1985 Pool (8-Ball) Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-893-2542
38 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Games and Sports
Pool for Beginners SEESA 780-468-1985 Snooker Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-436-0502 Snooker Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5853 Snooker Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
BINGO
Bingo Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Bingo North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Bingo Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5854 Bingo SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Bingo (weekly) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Bingo Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Thursday Bingo Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241
BOCCE/LAWN BOWLING
Bocce Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-484-2168 Bocce Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Bocce North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Bocce SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Bocce Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5855 Bocce Ball Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Bocce Playing Ital Canadian Seniors Association 780-424-1255 Lawn Bowling Highlands Lawn Bowling Club 780-686-9493 Outdoor Lawn Bowling Commonwealth Lawn Bowling Club 780-455-9737
* Ofered evenings and/or weekends 39 Games and Sports
BRIDGE
Bridge Heritage Senior Stop-In Centre 780-437-8759 Bridge Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Bridge Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780 496 2997 Bridge North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Bridge Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Bridge - Contract Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-488-3131, 780-475-8252 Bridge - Duplicate Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-475-8252 Bridge Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Bridge Lessons (Comprehensive or Refresher) Sage 780-423-5510 Bridge Lessons and Games Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5856 Bridge: Centennial Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Bridge: Practice (weekly drop-in) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 CNIB Bridge Club CNIB 780-488-4871 Contract Bridge Ritchie Community League 780-439-4884 Contract Bridge Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Duplicate Bridge Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Duplicate Bridge Club * SEESA 780-468-1985 Everyday Games Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Military Bridge North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Open Play Games SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Raye Dolgoy Bridge Club Sage 780-423-5510 Sanctioned Bridge Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209
40 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Games and Sports
CANASTA
Canasta Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Canasta Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Canasta North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Canasta (Hand & Foot) Heritage Senior Stop-In Centre 780-437-8759 Canasta Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Hand & Foot Canasta Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Open Play Games SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200
CARPET BOWLING
Carpet Bowling Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-466-4890, 780-456-2007 Carpet Bowling North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Carpet Bowling Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5858 Carpet Bowling Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Carpet Bowling Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Carpet Bowling Drop In SEESA 780-468-1985 Carpet Bowling League Play * SEESA 780-468-1985 Carpet Bowling Tournaments * SEESA 780-468-1985
CHESS
Chess Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Chess Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Chess Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Open Play Games SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 41 Games and Sports
CRIBBAGE
Crib Heritage Senior Stop-In Centre 780-437-8759 Crib Games Sage 780-423-5510 Crib Tournaments * SEESA 780-468-1985 Cribbage Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-452-4295, 780-473-0750 Cribbage Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Cribbage Mill Woods Seniors Activity 780-496-2997 Cribbage North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Cribbage (weekly drop-in) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Cribbage Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Cribbage Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Open Play Games SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200
EUCHRE
Euchre Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-476-0140 Euchre North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Euchre Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Open Play Games SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200
42 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Games and Sports
FLOOR CURLING
Floor Curling Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-457-5036, 780-452-4295 Floor Curling Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Floor Curling North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Floor Curling SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Floor Curling * SEESA 780-468-1985 Floor Curling Bonspiels * SEESA 780-468-1985
GOLF
Golf Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-455-4110 Golf Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Golf Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Golf Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
MAH-JONG
Drop-in Mahjong Sage 780-423-5510 Everyday Games Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Mah Jong (weekly drop-in) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Mahjong Lessons Sage 780-423-5510 Open Play Games SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 43 Games and Sports
PICKLEBALL
Drop In Pickle Ball Jamie Platz Family YMCA 780-481-9622 Pickle Ball Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Pickleball Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-436-0502 Pickleball William Lutsky Family YMCA 780 439-9622 Pickleball Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780 496 2997 PickleBall * SEESA 780-468-1985 Pickleball Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Pickleball Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Pickleball drop-in Saville Community Sport Centre 780-492-1000 Pickleball For All Levels SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Pickleball for Fun Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Pickleball Introduction for Beginners Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5865 Registered Evening Pickleball * Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
SCRABBLE
Drop In Scrabble Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Open Play Games SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Scrabble Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-434-7133 Scrabble Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Scrabble Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780 496 2997 Scrabble (weekly drop-in) Central Lions 780-496-7369 Scrabble Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Scrabble Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Scrabble Time! Sage 780-423-5510
44 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Games and Sports
SHUFFLEBOARD
Floor Shuffleboard Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-466-4890 Floor Shuffleboard SEESA 780-468-1985 Shuffleboard Southwest Seniors’ Outreach Society 780-435-9515 Shuffleboard Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Shuffleboard Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780 496 2997 Shuffleboard North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Shuffleboard Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5867 Shuffleboard Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Table Shuffleboard Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-478-7435
TABLE TENNIS
Table Tennis William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-439-9622 Table Tennis Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5870 Table Tennis * SEESA 780-468-1985
You can also search the online version of the Recreation and Wellness Directory for Older Adults at www.seniorscouncil.net/programs.
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 45 Games and Sports
WHIST
Military Whist Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-476-3978 Military Whist North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Military Whist Tournaments * SEESA 780-468-1985 Whist Heritage Senior Stop-In Centre 780-437-8759 Whist Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5869 Whist Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Whist North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Whist (weekly drop-in) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Whist Tournament Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780 496 2997
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Air Hockey Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Athletics Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-475-8971, 780-487-4159 Badminton and Pickleball court bookings Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Bowling Sons of Norway 780-628-5005 Bowling (5-Pin) Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-457-5036 Card and Board Games SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Cards/Board Games Player’s Choice! Southwest Seniors’ Outreach Society 780-435-9515 Crokinole Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Croquet Tournaments Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Darts Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-478-7435 Darts Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Drop In Basketball * Boyle Street Community League 780-426-9267 Games Days SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Hockey Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-430-6827, 780-437-1098
46 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Games and Sports
Horseshoes Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-454-6560 Ice Curling Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-469-8169, 780-466-1731 Memory and Relationship Building Games SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Mondays Man’s Cave Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Pinochle Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Playing Cards Ital Canadian Seniors Association 780-424-1255 Pulseaiders Volleyball Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Seniors Card Playing & Dominoes Scandinavian Seniors 780-434-6532 Slo-Pitch Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-437-6598 Slo-Pitch Edmonton Seniors Slo-Pitch Assoc 780-457-5918 Tennis Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-435-7541, 780-439-4125
To find more activities and events for adults 55+
Visit the ESCC News and Events for Seniors web page www.seniorscouncil.net/news-and-events
Subscribe to the ESCC weekly newsletter Link Letter www.seniorscouncil.net/sign-up-to-receive-escc-communications
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 47 General Interest
Learning is invigorating! Build your knowledge base and explore new ideas.
Activity Offered by Contact
FINANCE
Finance Presentations Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Finance Presentations Sage 780-423-5510 Financial Consultations Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Financial Education (Phone Chat) Age Friendly Edmonton 780-735-3061 Financial Literacy Series Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Financial Literacy Workshops (various topics) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Financial Management & Investment Workshops (various topics) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Income Tax & Form Support Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5871 Mindful Investing Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Presentations on Various Financial Topics Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Role of Mutual Funds When Retired Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Seniors Financial Benefits-Federal Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Special Presentations North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Understanding Senior’s Benefits (Provincial & Federal) Sage 780-423-5510 Women in Personal Financial Management Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
48 * Offered evenings and/or weekends General Interest
FRAUD PREVENTION
Financial Literacy for Seniors: Recognizing Fraud* Alberta Council on Aging 780-423-7781 Fraud & Identity Theft Prevention Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Fraud Prevention Presentation Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Fraud Prevention Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Frauds & Scams Prevention Sage 780-423-5510 Special Presentations North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925
GENEALOGY
Conducting Family Research History for Beginners Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Genealogy Presentation Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Genealogy Workshops (various topics) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Tips for Writing Your Own Family History Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
HISTORY & CULTURE
Class On Art Crime SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Matinee Movies Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Public Programming * John Walter Museum 780-442-4311
Find more interesting activities and events in the Seniors Scene section of The Edmonton Examiner (published the third week of the month).
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 49 General Interest
HOUSING
As We Age: Housing Workshops (various topics) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Downsizing Presentations (various topics) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Housing Options for Seniors Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Managing Your Move Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Managing Your Move Presentation Sage 780-423-5510 Special Presentations North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925
LANGUAGES
Basic English Classes Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Conversational Cree Group Sage 780-423-5510 English Class Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780 496 2997
50 * Offered evenings and/or weekends General Interest
English Conversation Classes Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 ESL for Russian Speaking Immigrants Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 French for Beginners - Level 1 Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 French: Levels 1 & 2 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 German for Beginners - Level 1 & 2 Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Hebrew for Everybody Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Russian for Everybody Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Spanish 1 and 2/3 Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Spanish Beginner, Advanced & Conversational Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Spanish for Beginners North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Spanish for Seniors Sage 780-423-5510 Spanish: Beginners & Advanced Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Spanish: Conversational Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Yiddish for Beginners and Intermediate Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241
LECTURE SERIES
DVD Lecture Series Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 FYI Sessions SEESA 780-468-1985 Guest speakers on Topics of Interest to Seniors SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Health and Wellness: Special Presentations North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Learning in Retirement Lecture Series Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Lunch & Learn Presentations Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Lunch and Learn Presentations Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Speakers and Discussion Groups Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Understanding World Events (various topics) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
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LEGAL
Legal Consultations Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Legal Documents You Should Have Sage 780-423-5510 Personal Directives Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5887 Preparing A Personal Directive Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Presentations on Various Legal Topics Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Special Presentations North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 The Realities of Crime and Criminal Justice in Edmonton Sage 780-423-5510 WillPower Wills Week Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
NATURE
Animal Drop In Programs and Talks Edmonton Valley Zoo 311 Bird Watching Presentations Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Come Explore the Waskahegan Trail Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Observing Our Night Sky Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Presentations on Various Nature Topics Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
TRAVEL
Armchair Travel - Discover Ethiopia Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Armchair Travel - Isle of Man & Western Scotland Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Armchair Travel - Morocco Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Armchair Traveller Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Happy Travellers Presentations Sage 780-423-5510 Outings North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Tips for Travelling Solo & Travelling Light Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
52 * Offered evenings and/or weekends General Interest
Travel Talks (various destinations) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Travel: Creative Approaches to Achieving Your Bucket List Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 World Travel from your Chair Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
WRITING
Creative Writers Circle - Intermediate - Advanced Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Creative Writing Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-462-7488 Creative Writing SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Creative Writing SEESA 780-468-1985 Creative Writing Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5881 Creative Writing SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Creative Writing - Introduction Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Journaling: Write Beneath the Skin Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Joy of Writing Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Poet’s Corner Sage 780-423-5510 The Poet Within 1 * and 2 * City Arts Centre 311 Wisdom of Self Publishing Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Writing Club Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Writing Courses (various topics) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Writing Critique Group Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5882 Writing My Stories: Memories Workbook Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
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OTHER ACTIVITIES
Fire Safety Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Household Handy Workshop Series Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Make Up Basics for 50+ Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Neighbours, Friends & Families: Elder Abuse is not okay! Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Passing on Antiques to Family Members SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Planned Giving: What is it? Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Presentations with political leaders of Alberta Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Reality of Women’s Self-Defence Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Senior Friendly™ Program: Becoming Age Friendly Alberta Council on Aging 780-423-7781 Story Telling Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5883 The Memorial Society Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Toastmasters * SEESA 780-468-1985
Throughout the year, the organizations that contribute to the directory often plan additional activities and events which are not listed in this directory.
Check with the organizations for details on their programming. Contact information is found on pages 3 – 7.
54 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Health and Wellness
Whether you’re seeking information on physical health or want to enhance your well-being, these workshops, clinics and groups will help you live life to the fullest.
Activity Offered by Contact
CAREGIVING
Caregiver Support Group & 1 to 1 support for family caregivers of frail seniors ElderCare Edmonton 780-434-4747 Caregiving for Caregivers Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Community Care Access Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 COMPASS for the Caregiver North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Loss & Grieving: Navigating the Rivers of Grief (Course) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Loss & Grieving: Road to Healing (Workshop) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Reducing the Stress of Family/Friend Caregiving Assist Community Services Centre 780-429-3111 Reducing the Stress of Family/Friend Caregiving Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Reducing the Stress of Family/Friend Caregiving (Phone Chat) Age Friendly Edmonton 780-735-3061 Seeds of Hope Family Learning Series * Alzheimer Society of AB & NWT 780-488-2266
CHRONIC PAIN
AHS Better Choices, Better Health: Chronic Pain Management Series Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Better Choices Better Health: Chronic Disease Self Management Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Chronic Pain Self Management Workshop SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Speakers on Health Issues Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241
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CLINICS
Audiology Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5885 Blood Pressure Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Blood Pressure & Diabetic Analysis Clinic Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Blood Pressure Checks Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5883 Blood Pressure Health Check SEESA 780-468-1985 Flu Clinic Sage 780-423-5510 Flu Clinic Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Flu Clinic Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Flu Shot (drop-in) Ital Canadian Seniors Association 780-424-1255 Flu Shot Clinic North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Foot Care Victorian Order of Nurses 780-466-0293 Foot Care Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5884 Foot Clinic Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Foot Clinic SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Footcare Clinic Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Footcare Clinic North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Hearing Clinic Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Hearing Clinic North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Massage Therapy Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Nurse Consultation and Blood Pressure Clinic SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Reflexology Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Reflexology Clinic Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 VON Footcare SEESA 780-468-1985
56 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Health and Wellness
COUNSELLING & SUPPORT
Bereavement Support Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5886 C.A.R.E. Circle (Bereavement) SEESA 780-468-1985 CNIB Men’s Club Vision Loss Support Group CNIB 780-488-4871 Connections (for isolated seniors) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Drop-in Counselling Sage 780-423-5510 Fun and Friendship Group North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Men’s Shop Talk SEESA 780-468-1985 Northern Alberta Vision Loss Telephone Support Group CNIB 780-488-4871 Outreach Services Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Outreach Services Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Outreach Services SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Social Circle SEESA 780-468-1985 Support Group * Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Three Blind Mice Vision Loss Support Group CNIB (at Kensington Shepherds Care 12603 135 Ave) 780-488-4871 VIP Vision Loss Support Group CNIB 780-488-4871 Volunteer Peer Support Group SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Widow/Widowers Support Group Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997
You can also search the online version of the Recreation and Wellness Directory for Older Adults at www.seniorscouncil.net/programs.
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 57 Health and Wellness
GENERAL INTEREST
Adult Day Program Victorian Order of Nurses (at 10310 56 St) 780-466-0293 Alberta Blue Cross Benefits Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Attitude: The Key to Aging Well Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Beginner Conversational American Canadian Hard of Hearing Assoc- Sign Language Classes Edmonton (at Glenrose) 780-428-6622 From Age-ing to Sage-ing: A Revolutionary Approach to Growing Older Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 How Yoga Heals Series Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Motivational Presentations (various topics) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Passport to Healthy Living * Alberta Council on Aging 780-423-7781 Personal Wellness Through Leisure & Socialization (Phone Chat) Age Friendly Edmonton 780-735-3061 Presentations on Various Topics Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780 496 2997 Speechreading & Coping Classes Canadian Hard of Hearing Assoc- Edmonton (at SEESA) 780-428-6622 Third Ear Workshops Canadian Hard of Hearing Assoc- Edmonton (at CLSA) 780-428-6622 Toonie Talks (various topics) SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Wellbeing Talks with Jennie Wilting Sage 780-423-5510
58 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Health and Wellness
HEALTH INFORMATION SESSIONS
Benefits of Keeping Active Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Dare to Age Well Forum (fall 2015) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Finding Balance (Alberta Health) Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Health & Wellness Presentations Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 How to Talk to Your Doctor Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Live Better Every Day Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Living Great - Great Living! Workshops Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Presentations on Various Topics North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Presentations on Various Topics Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Seminars for Seniors (various topics) Ital Canadian Seniors Association 780-424-1255 Shoppers Pharmacy Presentations (various topics) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Skin Cancer Prevention (Alberta Health) Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 The Big 5 in Brain Health Talks Sage 780-423-5510
Did you know you can book healthy aging information sessions for your group or organization?
Refer to pages 74 – 75 for details of the Age Friendly Edmonton Healthy Aging Information Series.
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 59 Health and Wellness
MANAGING MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Arthritis 101 * The Arthritis Society 780-424-1740 Cerebral Palsy - Life Without Limits Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Chronic Pain Management Workshop * The Arthritis Society 780-424-1740 Diabetes Support Group Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Health Information Sessions North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Healthy Hearts Older Adults Saville Community Sport Centre 780-492-1000 Incontinence Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Managing Back Pain with Yoga * Saville Community Sport Centre 780-492-1000 Managing Your Diabetes through Exercise Saville Community Sport Centre 780-492-1000 Medication Assessment (Phone Chat) Age Friendly Edmonton 780-735-3061 Medication Management Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Presentations on Various Conditions Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program - AHS Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Toonie Talks (various topics) SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200
MEDITATION & RELAXATION
Chinese Health Qi Gong (for all fitness levels) Ji Hong Wu Shu & Tai Chi College 780-424-8924 Get a “Lift” with Facial Reflexology Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Health Information Sessions North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Meditation and Relaxation Workshops Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Meditation Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Meditation and Relaxation Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5890 Meditation Courses Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Relax With Reflexology Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Sahaja Meditation Vishwa Nirmala Dharma Educational Society at Empire Park Community League 780-919-1532
60 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Health and Wellness
Toonie Talks (various topics) SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 XiYue Holistic Practice Sage 780-423-5510
MEMORY
Boosting your Memory Assist Community Services Centre 780-429-3111 Boosting Your Memory Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Boosting Your Memory Series SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Brain Aerobics/Boosting Your Memory (Alberta Health) Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 BrainFitness Classes Sage 780-423-5510 Brainiacs Group Sage 780-423-5510 Eat Your Way to Brain Fitness Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Health Information Sessions North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Suduko Sage 780-423-5510 Thinking & Memory for Parkinson Disease Parkinson Alberta 780-425-6400
NUTRITION
AHS Weight Management Workshops Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Diet and Nutrition Workshops (various topics) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Foods that Heal: Eat for Your Health Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Health Information Sessions North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Meals on Wheels Pick-Up Location Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Nutrition Lectures Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Nutrition Workshops Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Taking Charge: Healthy Eating for Type 2 Diabetes Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Toonie Talks (various topics) SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200
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STRESS
Health Information Sessions North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Intro to Natural Health & Healing Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Laughter Yoga Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Micro-Moves & Reflexology Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Minding Stress: Effectively Reducing & Managing Stress in Your Life Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Success Over Stress (Alberta Health) Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 The Science of Happiness Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Toonie Talks (various topics) SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200
62 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Music, Song and Drama
Express yourself and enrich your life by joining a fun group, sharing your talents or learning something new.
Activity Offered by Contact
BANDS & JAM SESSIONS
Band Practice Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Edmonton School Boys Alumni Band Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Jam Session Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Jam Sessions North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Jam Sessions * SEESA 780-468-1985 Jam Sessions/Sing-a-Long Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Lions Seniors Big Band Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Music Makers Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Northgate Jammers Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Swing Time Band Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Young at Heart Band Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
DRAMA
Accidental Drama Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Acting SEESA 780-468-1985 Drama Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Drama Club North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Drama Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 GeriActors Sage 780-423-5510 Live Theatre Production SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Theatrical Workshops Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 63 Music, Song and Drama
DRUMMING
African Drumming Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Drum SEESA 780-468-1985 Drum Circle with Hand Drums Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Hand Drumming * City Arts Centre 311 Intro to Taiko Japanese Drumming Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
GUITAR
Blues Guitar Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Electric Guitar SEESA 780-468-1985 Guitar 1 * City Arts Centre 311 Guitar Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Guitar Level 1, 2 and 3 Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Guitar: Campfire Music Levels 1, 2 and 3 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Jammers Club Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
PIANO
Piano Lessons Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Piano Lessons Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Piano: All Levels Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Private Keyboard Lessons Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625
64 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Music, Song and Drama
SINGING
Calder Cuties Choir North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Choir Southwest Seniors’ Outreach Society 780-435-9515 Choir Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Choralaires Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 ESC Choir Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Fun Choir SEESA 780-468-1985 Group Vocal Lessons SEESA 780-468-1985 Hear We Come ‘A-Caroling’ Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Homegrown Harmonies Group Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Melody Singers Choir SEESA 780-468-1985 Private Voice Lessons Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Sage Singers Sage 780-423-5510 Singing & Parkinson Disease Parkinson Alberta 780-425-6400 Weekly Sing-a-Long Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Young at Heart Choir Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241
UKULELE
Ukulele SEESA 780-468-1985 Ukulele Circle Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Ukulele Circle Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Ukulele Classes Sage 780-423-5510 Ukulele Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Ukulele Pickin’ with a Touch of Steel Guitar Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 65 Music, Song and Drama OTHER INSTRUMENTS
Banjo SEESA 780-468-1985 Fiddle/Violin: Beginners and Experienced SEESA 780-468-1985 Handbells Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Harmonica SEESA 780-468-1985 Harmonica: Learn to Play Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Mandolin SEESA 780-468-1985 Mandolin Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Mandolin for Beginners Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Violin Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Discover Classical Music SEESA 780-468-1985 Music Theory Level 1 SEESA 780-468-1985 Popovich Dinner Theater SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200
To find more activities and events for adults 55+
Visit the ESCC News and Events for Seniors web page www.seniorscouncil.net/news-and-events
Subscribe to the ESCC weekly newsletter Link Letter www.seniorscouncil.net/sign-up-to-receive-escc-communications
66 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Social and Special Events
Enjoy the company of others over coffee or a meal, attend cultural events, and explore interesting locales in and around Edmonton.
Activity Offered by Contact
ARTS & CULTURE
Artists Displays Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Arts and Crafts Shows North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Cultural Celebrations Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780 496 2997 Drama Production* SEESA 780-468-1985 Fundraising Gala * SEESA 780-468-1985 Silent Art Auctions Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Songs & Celebrations * John Walter Museum 780-442-4311 Variety Show * SEESA 780-468-1985
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Birthday Parties (monthly) North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Birthday Parties (monthly) SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Birthday Parties (monthly) Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Coffee and Cake (monthly) Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Monthly Birthday Party Sage 780-423-5510 Monthly Birthday Party SEESA 780-468-1985
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COFFEE GROUPS
Book to Films Discussion Group Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Chat Group (practice conversational English) Sage 780-423-5510 Coffee and Conversation Heritage Senior Stop-In Centre 780-437-8759 Coffee Bar, Drinks and Chat with Friends Ital Canadian Seniors Association 780-424-1255 Coffee Klach Lessard Community League 780-444-7355 Coffee Talk (monthly) Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Community Coffee Time Empire Park Community Hall 780-232-0869 Drop In Coffee n’ Chat SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Drop In Coffee Time Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Free Cuppa Corner (Tuesdays) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Fun and Friendship Group North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925
CRAFT SALES
Annual Fall Bazaar North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Art & Craft Show * SEESA 780-468-1985 Christmas Craft & Gift Sale Sage 780-423-5510 Christmas Craft Sale Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Craft Sales North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Fall Bazaar Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5906
DANCES
Ballroom Dancing (monthly) * Boyle Street Community League 780-426-9264 Dances North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Dances * SEESA 780-468-1985 Dinner/Dance (monthly) SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377
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Dinners & Dances Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Seasonal Dances Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Theme Parties/Dances SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377
MEALS, TEAS & SOCIALS
Barbeques, Picnics and Potluck Lunches SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 French Toast Friday SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Friday Dinner and Social SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Hot Cross Bun Day SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Hot Lunch Socials (weekly) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Hot Lunches Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Hot Lunches with Russian Speakers Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Let’s Do Lunch Sage 780-423-5510 Lifetime Members Celebratory Tea SEESA 780-468-1985 Memorial Tea SEESA 780-468-1985 Monthly Dinners Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5910 Monthly Dinners * SEESA 780-468-1985 Monthly Lunch Socials SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Nacho Day SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Potluck Dinners North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Potluck Lunches Heritage Senior Stop-In Centre 780-437-8759 Seniors Candy Cane Tea (Dec 2015) Edmonton Valley Zoo 311 Social Teas, Music, and Dancing Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Socials and Lunches Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Special Event Teas Sage 780-423-5510 Special Teas North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Spring Fling Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5908
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Sunday Programs for Russian Speakers * Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Theatre Productions Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Themed Dinners Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Thursday Luncheons & Entertainment/Dance Southwest Seniors’ Outreach Society 780-435-9515
MOVIES
Afternoon Movie Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Foreign Films Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Matinee Movies Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Monthly Movie & Popcorn Sage 780-423-5510 Movie of the Month Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5909 Movies SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Movies & Discussions Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997
SEASONAL EVENTS
Annual Pancake Breakfast Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Annual Robbie Burns Evening Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Canada Day Party Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Candlelight Christmas* John Walter Museum 780-442-4311 Christmas Dinner North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Christmas at the Centre Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Father’s Day Barbecue Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Fathers’ Day BBQ Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Father’s Day BBQ North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Father’s Day Lunch Social Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Halloween Lunch Social Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625
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Holiday Lights Bus Tour SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 K-Days North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Klondike/Pioneer Breakfast Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Legislature Tour and Tea North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Mother’s Day Dinner Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Mother’s Day Lunch Social Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Mothers’ Day Tea Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Mother’s Day Tea North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Remembrance Day North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Scandinavian Christmas Market (Nov 2015) Edmonton Scandinavian Centre Assoc 780-628-5005 Special Event Parties Sage 780-423-5510 Special Events & Celebrations Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Spring Rummage Sale Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-324-8625 St. Patrick’s Day Lunch North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Thanksgiving Lunch Social Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Welcome Back Fall Event Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
TOURS & OUTINGS
Bus Trip to Greenland Garden Centre’s Christmas Store SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Bus Trips Southwest Seniors’ Outreach Society 780-435-9515 Casino Trips Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Day Trips Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Edmonton Public Library Tour Assist Community Services Centre 780-429-3111 Galleries and Museums Visits Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Lake and River Cruises Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241
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Legislature Tour and Tea Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Let’s Go Daytrip Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Monthly Day Trips Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Monthly Daytrips and Outings Sage 780-423-5510 Offsite Adventures (various destinations) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Opera Presentations and Visits* Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Outings Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Outings to Events, Shows and Attractions Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780 496 2997 Outings to Performances and Attractions SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Outings to Venues In and Around Edmonton SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Overnight Trips (various destinations) Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Seasonal Bus Trips North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Summer Safari Day Trips Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Symphony Presentations and Visits* Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Trips for Seniors Ital Canadian Seniors Association 780-424-1255
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5912 Christmas Party & Program Showcase Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-324-8625 Lunches/Tours/Special Events Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Spring Volunteer Appreciation Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-324-8625 Volunteer Appreciation Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Volunteer Appreciation North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Volunteer Appreciation Events Sage 780-423-5510 Volunteer Appreciation* SEESA 780-468-1985 Volunteer Brunch SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200
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OTHER EVENTS
Annual Membership Picnic Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre 780-488-4241 Antique Car Show and Square Dance Demo SEESA 780-468-1985 Celebrating 50 Years, 50 Reasons! in 2016 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Celebrations & Bazaars Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Fashion Shows North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Fundraising Gala Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Golden Girls Fashion Show * SEESA 780-468-1985 Norwegian Lutefisk Supper (Jan 2016) Sons of Norway 780-628-5005, 780-434-6532 Norwegian Syttende Mai (May 2016) Sons of Norway 780-628-5005, 780-434-6532 Open House & Pancake Breakfast SEESA 780-468-1985 Quarters Arts Night (monthly)* Boyle Street Community League 780-426-9266 Remembrance Day Tribute Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Respect Seniors Community Event * Assist Community Services Centre 780-429-3111 Scandinavian Pavilion - Heritage Days Scandinavian Heritage Society of Edmonton 780-436-7286 Spring and Fall Rummage Sales * SEESA 780-468-1985 Spring Book Sale Strathcona Place 55+ Centre 780-433-5913 Walterdale Block Party * John Walter Museum 780-442-4311
Throughout the year, the organizations that contribute to the directory often plan additional activities and events which are not listed in this directory.
Check with the organizations for details on their programming. Contact information is found on pages 3 – 7.
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Age Friendly Edmonton Healthy Aging Information Series
If you would like to book a free Age Friendly Edmonton Healthy Aging Information Series presentation for your organization or group, contact the presenter directly. For detailed course descriptions or more information about the presentations, contact Laura Murray at 780-893-0713 or [email protected] or check the Age Friendly Edmonton website at www.agefriendlyedmonton.ca.
ARTHRITIS Introduction to Arthritis The Arthritis Society 780-424-1740x2301 Understanding Arthritis The Arthritis Society 780-424-1740x2301
DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER’S Alzheimer’s 101 Alzheimer Society of AB & NWT 780-488-3055 Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias Home Instead 780-439-9990
DIABETES Diabetes – What You Need to Know Canadian Diabetes Association 780-423-5722 x 240 Living Well with Diabetes Canadian Diabetes Association 780-423-5722 x 240 Diabetes: Are You at Risk? Alberta Health Services 780-735-1066 Healthy Living with Diabetes Alberta Health Services 780-735-1066
HEALTHY AGING Better Choices, Better Health® Alberta Health Services 780-735-1080 Dare to Age Well University of Alberta 780-492-3700 Senior Financial Education Edmonton Southside PCN 780-395-2645 Finding Balance and Preventing Falls Injury Prevention Centre 780-492-7822 Older Adults and Problem Gambling Alberta Health Services 780-644-5022 Gamblers Anonymous Alberta Gamblers Anonymous [email protected] Moving Matters Alberta Health Services 780-735-1066 Mindful Aging Alberta Health Services 780-644-3629 Skin Cancer is Preventable Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation 780-423-2723 Tobacco – You CAN Quit! Alberta Health Services 780-415-0768
HEART HEALTH Tracking and Maintaining your Heart Health Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute 780-407-2061
HEARING LOSS Your Third Ear Bridges Support Services 780-428-6624
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HOME CARE & CONTINUING CARE ACCESS Community Care Access Alberta Health Services 780-735-3129
HOUSING TRANSITIONS SAGE Housing Information Sage 780-701-9018 Housing Options for Seniors Edmonton Southside PCN 780-395-2645 Managing Your Move Elder Move 780-991-9059 Moving Forward - Downsizing Tips Realty Executives Polaris 780-965-1408 This Full House Program - An Integrated Community Response to Hoarding Sage 780-701-9005
LEISURE Slowing Down the Aging Brain Wendy Swanson, Wellness Therapist 780-490-8530 Personal Wellness through Leisure & Socialization Alberta Health Services 780-394-0219 Spread the Words Edmonton Public Library 780-496-7000
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT Med Safety Medi-Drugs 780-478-9480 More Than Just Meds Dolar Drugs 780-819-8168 Home Based Medication Assessments Alberta Health Services 780-408-5936
NUTRITION Small Steps to Better Health Alberta Health Services 780-342-4017 Rate Your Plate Alberta Health Services 780-342-4017 Eat Well, Live Well Alberta Health Services 780-342-4017 Sodium Savvy Alberta Health Services 780-342-4017 Fiber: What’s In It For Me? Alberta Health Services 780-342-4017 Singles/Couples Meal Planning Edmonton Southside PCN 780-395-2645 Link between Oral Health and Systemic Health Periosmart Mobile Dental Hygiene and Dentures 780-405-2268
STRESS MANAGEMENT Caregiver Stress Home Instead 780-439-9990 Reducing the Stress of Family/Friend Caregiving Alberta Caregivers Association 780-453-5088
TRANSPORTATION Family of Transportation Services Edmonton Transit System 780-496-5788
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Age Friendly Edmonton is an exciting strategic initiative to help create a community that values, respects and actively supports the safety, diversity and well-being of seniors.
This work is being lead by the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council in partnership with various community stakeholders and supports Edmonton’s work as a Global Age Friendly City.
An age friendly city is an inclusive place where age is not a barrier to access services, programs, businesses or facilities. Creating an age friendly city helps us all.
To find out more about Age Friendly Edmonton:
Visit the website at www.agefriendlyedmonton.ca
Subscribe to the Age Friendly Edmonton e-newsletter via the link on the www.agefriendlyedmonton.ca homepage.
Follow Age Friendly Edmonton on Twitter @AgeFriendlyYEG
Like Age Friendly Edmonton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/agefriendlyedmonton
Call or email the Age Friendly Edmonton Coordinator Elizabeth Stephen, Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council 780-423-5635, ext. 4 [email protected]
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Since 2013, Age Friendly Edmonton partners have been actively implementing projects and initiatives that will help Edmonton achieve the goals outlined in the Vision for an Age Friendly Edmonton Action Plan. We encourage you to contact the co-leads of the Age Friendly Edmonton Working Groups or the Age Friendly Edmonton Coordinator to learn more.
Age Friendly Edmonton Working Group Contacts Civic Participation, Volunteerism & Employment Susan Kankkunen 780-496-1004 [email protected] Communications & Information Karen McDonald 780-701-9008 [email protected] Community Support Services Carol Watson 780-426-0015 [email protected] Susan Morrissey 780-423-2031 [email protected] Healthy Aging Aleem Rajani 780-735-3219 [email protected] Mary Whale 780-395-2629 [email protected] Housing Grace Maier 780-735-8834 [email protected] Roger Laing 780-701-9001 [email protected] Outdoor Spaces & Buildings Carol Bélanger 780-944-7475 [email protected] Respect & Social Inclusion ESCC 780-423-5635 [email protected] Social & Recreational Participation Diana O’Donoghue 780-442-7160 diana.o’[email protected] Josie Leiter 780-944-5766 [email protected] Transportation Caroline Gee 780-474-8608 [email protected] Margaret Dorey 780-496-5788 [email protected]
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More course choice and flexibility with Reciprocal Program Registration
Eleven seniors centres allow reciprocal program registration which means that members of a participating centre can register for instructional courses at another participating centre for the member rate, instead of paying a non-member rate.
What you need to know about reciprocal program registration: • Reciprocal registration applies to instructional courses only. However, some centres will accept reciprocal registration for social events, non-instructional programming and clubs. Check with the centre you want to register with. • You must show a valid membership card from one of the participating centres in order to register. • Participating centres have different registration procedures, so contact the centre to find out what you need to know to register.
Participating Seniors Centres
Central Lions Seniors Association Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre South East Edmonton Seniors Association Edmonton Seniors Centre SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Association Jewish Senior Citizens’ Centre Strathcona Place 55+ Centre North Edmonton Seniors Association Westend Seniors Activity Centre North West Edmonton Seniors Society
To learn more about reciprocal program registration and the participating seniors centres, visit www.seniorscouncil.net/rpr.
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More opportunities to get involved
The programs, courses and events listed in the Recreation and Wellness Directory for Older Adults are just the beginning of many opportunities you have to get involved in activities in the community. Check out the following:
The Edmonton Lifelong Learners Association (ELLA) provides lifelong learning to adults 50+. ELLA partners with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension, to offer an annual 3-week Spring Session of courses that are affordable, relevant, challenging and fun, with no prerequisites or exams. For more information call 780-492-5055 or visit web.extension.ualberta.ca/extcms/ index.php/ella.
Seniors centres provide a wide variety of educational and recreational opportunities, supports, and services. To find your local seniors centre call 311 or visit http://www.edmonton.ca/ programs_services/for_seniors/senior-centres.aspx.
The Edmonton Public Library gives you access to information and entertainment at 19 locations in the city and through their extensive online resources. For more information on services, programs and events visit www.epl.ca.
The City of Edmonton Leisure Access Program gives low income Edmontonians access to City of Edmonton recreation facilities, attractions and programs for free or at a reduced cost. For more information call 780-496-4918 or visit www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/leisure-access- program.aspx.
Your local community league offers events and programs in your neighborhood. Visit www.efcl.org to find your nearest community league.
The Priceless Fun Guide produced by the City of Edmonton has great tips for finding free and low-cost recreational opportunities in Edmonton. Visit www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_ recreation/program-guides.aspx. Also note that September 27, 2015, is Free Admission Day at some City of Edmonton owned and operated attractions. Call 311 for more information.
Many arts and culture organizations have free or discounted admission at certain times. For example, the Art Gallery of Alberta offers free admission on the last Thursday of every month from 6-9 p.m. and the first Sunday evening preview performance of each show at the Citadel Theatre is Pay-What-You-Can night.
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