Physical Activity and Recreation Directory for Older Adults
What is the directory? Table of Contents
The Physical Activity and Recreation Directory List of Contributors 2 for Older Adults is a listing of recreational and Program Listings wellness opportunities for adults 55+ in the • Computers and Electronics 6 Edmonton area. • Crafts and Hobbies 12 • Dance 18 With over 1000 program listings covering • Drawing and Painting 20 fitness, arts, educational, health and • Educational 23 recreational activities, the directory is an • Fitness 31 invaluable resource for seniors and service • Games 39 providers. • Health and Wellness 44 • Music, Song and Drama 50 The directory is produced by the Edmonton • Social Events 54 Seniors Coordinating Council (ESCC) and • Special Events 57 provides an overview of the activities offered • Sports 61 by many organizations in the Edmonton area. Announcements 63 Consult these organizations directly for more Other Opportunities to Get Involved 64 details.
What is the ESCC? Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council
The Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council #255 Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre (ESCC) takes the lead in bringing stakeholders 8330 - 82 Avenue together to plan for improvements to services Edmonton AB T6C 4E3 for seniors. We facilitate and support 780-423-5635 collaboration, coordination, and resource sharing among senior-serving organizations in www.seniorscouncil.net Edmonton to enhance the capacity of Twitter: @ESCC255 organizations to provide effective, accessible Facebook: www.facebook.com/Edmonton services to meet the diverse needs of seniors. SeniorsCoordinatingCouncil
We are the communication hub for the senior sector through our newsletters, A searchable form of the directory is website, reports and publications such as the available on our website at Physical Activity and Recreation Directory for www.seniorscouncil.net/programs. Older Adults and the Seniors Scene published monthly in the Edmonton Examiner.
Physical Activity and Recreation Directory for Older Adults 1 Contributors by Area of Edmonton 50 St
THE CITY OF 17 St NE EDMONTON 227 Ave
195 Ave 195 Ave
97 St 66 St NORTHEAST 127 St Meridian St (1 ST )
167 Ave 167 Ave 167 Ave 50 St 82 St 153 Ave 153 Ave
St Albert 137 Ave 137 Ave NE
137 Ave 156 St
T rai l 66 St 17 St NE 199 St 97 St 149 St 184 St 170 St 127 St 127 Ave Yellowhead Trail 50 St Trail 82 St 118 Ave Yellowhead 118 Ave 142 St
NORTHWEST 111 Ave 97 St
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
Whitemud Drive 114 St
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51 Ave Whitemud Drive
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SOUTHWEST 17 St 34 St Calgary T Meridian St (1 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 Contributors by Area of Edmonton
Central
Alzheimer Society of Alberta Edmonton Seniors Centre Minerva Senior Studies Institute 10531 Kingsway Avenue 3Y, 11111 Jasper Avenue 628, 10050 MacDonald Drive 780-488-2266 780-342-8625 MacEwan University Alberta www.alzheimer.ab.ca www.edmontonseniorscentre.ca College Campus 780-497-5082 Canadian Hard of Hearing Edmonton Oliver Primary Care www.macewan.ca/minerva Association – Edmonton Branch Network 10, 9912 106 Street 10155 120 Street River Valley Programs 780-428-6622 780-701-5393 Edmonton River Valley www.chha-ed.com www.edmontonoliverpcn.com 311 www.edmonton.ca/rivervalley Central Lions Seniors Association Jewish Senior Citizens’ Centre programs (CLSA) @ Central Lions Seniors (Jewish Drop-In Centre) Recreation Centre 10052 117 Street Seniors Association of Greater 11113 113 Street 780-488-4241 Edmonton (Sage) 780-496-7369 www.jdic.ca 15 Sir Winston Churchill Square www.clsaedmonton.ca 780-701-9016 Ji Hong Wu Shu & Tai Chi College www.mysage.ca Don Wheaton YMCA (Downtown) 10211 102 Avenue 11203 105 Avenue The Arthritis Society 780-452-9622 780-424-8924 307, 10109 106 Street www.edmonton.ymca.ca www.jihongtaichi.com 780-424-1740 www.arthritis.ca
Northeast
North Edmonton Seniors Forest Terrace Heights Highlands Lawn Bowling Club Association (NESA) @ Northgate Community League 6112 113 Avenue Lions Seniors Recreation Centre 10150 80 Street NW 780-686-9493 7524 139 Avenue www.forestterrace.org www.highlandsbowls.com 780-496-6969 www.nesa1.ca
3 Contributors by Area of Edmonton
Northwest
Alberta Council on Aging Edmonton Valley Zoo Sons of Norway, Scandinavian 11808 St. Albert Trail 13315 Buena Vista Road Seniors and Edmonton 780-423-7781 311 Scandinavian Centre Association www.acaging.ca www.edmonton.ca/attractions_ 13312 - 142 Street (Dutch events/edmonton-valley-zoo. Canadian Centre) Edmonton West Primary Care aspx 780-628-5005 or 780-434-6532 Network www.sofnedmonton.ca 707 – 155 Street North West Edmonton Seniors 780-443-7477 Society (formerly Calder Seniors Westend Seniors Activity Centre www.edmontonwestpcn.com Drop-In Society) 9629 176 Street 12963 120 Street Edmonton 780-483-1209 780-451-1925 www.westendseniorsactivity www.calderseniors.org centre.com
Southeast
Alberta Caregivers Association John Walter Museum Multicultural Women and Seniors 10310 56 Street 9180 Walterdale Hill Services Association (MWSSA) 1-877-453-5088 or 780-453-5088 311 329 Woodvale Road W www.albertacaregivers.org www.edmonton.ca/attractions_ 780-465-2992 events/john-walter-museum.aspx www.mwssa.org Family Yoga Centre Ltd. 4740 99 Street Matsui No Kai Club Muttart Conservatory 780-465-4668 6750 - 88 Street (Argyll 9626 96A Street www.familyoga.ca Community League/Edmonton 311 Japanese Community www.edmonton.ca Idylwylde Community League Association) www.edmonton.ca/attractions_ 8631 81 St NW 780-487-7099 events/muttart-conservatory. 780-466-7383 www.ejca.org aspx www.idylwylde.org Mill Woods Seniors Activity Ritchie Bridge Club Ji Hong Wu Shu & Tai Chi College Centre 77 Avenue & 98 Street (Ritchie (South) 7207 28 Ave Community Hall) #219, 9148 - 23 Ave 780-496-2997 780-439-4884 780-424-8924 www.mwsac.ca www.jihongtaichi.com South East Edmonton Seniors Association (SEESA) 9350 82 Street 780-468-1985 www.seesa.ca
4 Contributors by Area of Edmonton
Southwest
City Arts Centre SCONA Seniors Centre Strathcona Place Senior Centre 10943 84 Avenue 10440 84 Avenue 10831 University Avenue 311 780-433-5377 780-433-5807 www.edmonton.ca/cityarts www.seniorcentre.org South-West Senior’s Outreach Empire Park Community League Society Twin Brooks Community League 4804 107 Street 10832 62 Avenue 1120 113 Street 780-232-0869 780-435-9515 780-989-6541 www.facebook.com/ www.twinbrooks.ca empireparksw South West Edmonton Seniors Association (SWESA) William Lutsky YMCA Heritage Seniors Stop-In Centre 10710 19 Ave (Yellowbird East 1975 111 Street 316 Saddleback Road Community Centre) 780-439-9622 780-437-8759 587-987-3200 www.edmonton.ymca.ca www.swedmontonseniors.ca John Janzen Nature Centre 7000 143 Street 311 www.edmonton.ca/attrac- tions_events/john-janzen-nature- centre.aspx
City Wide
Alberta Health Services Edmonton Marigold Plus 55 www.albertahealthservices.ca 11113 113 St 780-454-6560 www.alberta55plus.ca
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, please contact the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council at 780-423-5635 or [email protected].
5 Computers and Electronics
Computers can help us connect, organize, create and have fun! Explore something new with these informative courses.
Activity Offered by Contact COMPUTER LITERACY
Apple’s Mac Computers: Getting Started Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Basic Computer Classes Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Computer (basic to advanced levels) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Computer Basics Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Computer Literacy* SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Computer Skills and Tutorials (one-on-one) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Computer Skills and 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 Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Computers for Beginners Sage 780-701-9016 Computers: Introduction North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Cyber Seniors Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8628 Entry Level One Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Intro to Computers Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Where Did All the Buttons Go? Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
E-READERS & ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
E-Book Reader Introduction Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 EPL E-Books: On the iPad & Tablets Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 EPL E-Readers: All About Kobo & Sony Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 EPL Hidden Gems: Electronic Databases at the Library Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
6 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Computers and Electronics
EPL Travel Resources Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 E-Reader Classes Sage 780-701-9016 Hidden Gems: Electronic Databases at the Library Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8627 Kobo E-Reader - Library Books Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Learning Resources at EPL and Beyond Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
FILE MANAGEMENT
File Management/Windows Explorer Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Intro to Windows 8 SEESA 780-468-1985 Where Did I Put That File? Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Where Did I Put That File? Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Where Did I Put That File? SEESA 780-468-1985 Where Did I Put That File? Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Windows 8 Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Windows 8 (hands-on) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Windows 8 Intro Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
INTERNET
Get On-line Mentor Program SEESA 780-468-1985 Internet (intermediate) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Internet (intro, levels 1 - 3) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Internet: Introduction North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Intro to the Internet Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Introduction to the Internet Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 My Four Friends - Advanced Internet Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Navigating the Internet Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 7 Computers and Electronics
PHOTOGRAPHY
Archiving Old Photographs Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Archiving Old Photos - Store & Ease the Search Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Digital Camera Sage 780-701-9016 Digital Camera 101 and 102 Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 DSLR Camera Advanced* City Arts Centre 311 DSLR Camera Basics* City Arts Centre 311 Editing Photos Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Editing Photos: The Easy Way Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 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 In-A-Wink Photo App for iPhone & iPad Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Photo Printing 101 Made Easy Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Photography and Video for iPad/iPhone Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Point & Shoot Camera Basics* City Arts Centre 311
SOCIAL NETWORKING
Facebook & Social Networking Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 An Overview of Facebook Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Blogging Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Blogging Basics 101 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Facebook SEESA 780-468-1985 Facebook (hands-on) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Facebook and Social Networking Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Facebook,Twitter & Social Networking Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
8 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Computers and Electronics
Intro to Facebook Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Social Media Classes Sage 780-701-9016 Twitter 101 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Using Social Media Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997
SOFTWARE & APPLICATIONS
An Overview of Email Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Computer Brain Games Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Create Your Own Cookbook Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Create Your Own Cookbook: Intro to MS Word & PowerPoint Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Email Essentials Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Excel (beginner and intermediate) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Excel I Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Excel II Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Excel Level 2 Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Excel Level 6 Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Excel Quickstart Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Getting More Out of Google Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Getting More Out of Google Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Getting More with Google SEESA 780-468-1985 Intro to Google Chrome Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Intro to Google Chrome Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Intro to Google Maps South West Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Little Task Using Microsoft Word Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Make Your Own Music CD Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 PositScience - Brain Fitness Program Sage 780-701-9016
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 9 Computers and Electronics
Software & Applications (continued) PositScience - Insight Program Sage 780-701-9016 PowerPoint Travels: Intro to PowerPoint Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 The Google Drive Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 The Google Drive Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 What is iCloud? Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 What is iCloud? Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 What is iTunes? Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 What is iTunes? Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
TECH DEVICES
Chat with Web Cams & Skype Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Flash Drives, External Drives & Other Storage Devices Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Flash Drives, External Drives & Others Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Go Go Gadget Help! South-West Seniors Outreach Society 780-435-9515 Go Go Gadgets South West Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Intro iPad Classes Sage 780-701-9016 Intro to Android Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Intro to Android Tablets Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Intro to the iPad Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Intro to the iPad Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Introduction to iPads Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 iPad / Tablets Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 iPad for Beginners South West Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 iPad Fun! South-West Seniors Outreach Society 780-435-9515 iPad Intro SEESA 780-468-1985
10 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Computers and Electronics iPhones & iPads Applications & More (interm.) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 iPhones & iPads: For New Users Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Learn to use your iPad Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Scantastic Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Scantastic: Making the Scanner Work for You Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Skype Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8626 Skype & Webcams SEESA 780-468-1985
OTHER
Clean Sweep: Computer Tune Ups & More Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Clutter Busting with Kijiji SEESA 780-468-1985 Computer Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Cyber Security Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Hello Kijiji Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Hello Kijiji - Clear up the Clutter Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Public Access Computers Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8629
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 11 Crafts and Hobbies
Enrich your life by letting your creativity blossom. Opportunities abound for you to discover a new interest or enjoy a well-loved hobby.
Activity Offered by Contact CARDS & PAPER
Card Making Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Creative Cards North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Creative Christmas Cards Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Creative Crafts: Paper Bowl Making Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Paper Crafts & Cards Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Paper Making Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Paper Playing Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Paper Quilling Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Pergamano Art Workshop Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Recycled Card Making SEESA 780-468-1985
COOKING
Artisan Bread Making City Arts Centre 311 Chocolate Making* City Arts Centre 311 Cook with a Chef: Knife Skills* City Arts Centre 311 Cook with a Chef: Mexican City Arts Centre 311 Gluten Free Baking City Arts Centre 311 Learn to Cook City Arts Centre 311 Shop Cook & Eat: Indian* City Arts Centre 311 Shop Cook & Eat: Vegan* City Arts Centre 311 Thai Fruit Carving* City Arts Centre 311
12 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Crafts and Hobbies
CRAFTS
Arts & Crafts Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-455-0128, 780-433-1903 Birch Bark Miniature Art Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Birch Bark Miniature Art Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Christmas Craft Workshops Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Craft and Art Classes Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Craft Circle Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Craft Projects Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Craft Workshops Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Norwegian Husflid/Crafts* Sons of Norway 780-628-5005 Rock & Shell Art Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Rock & Shell Art: Nature Mosaics Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Seasonal Crafting SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Seasonal Crafts Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
FLOWERS & GARDENING
Floral Centre Piece (beginners) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Flower Arranging Muttart Conservatory 311 Garden Club SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Grow Getters Gardening Club Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997
JEWELLERY
Jewellery Making Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Jewelry Making Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Lapidary Arts Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Silversmithing* City Arts Centre 311
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 13 Crafts and Hobbies
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photo Club North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Photo Management & Memory Albums Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Photography Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Photography 1* City Arts Centre 311 Photography Group Sage 780-701-9016
QUILTING & SEWING
Quilting Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Quilting North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Quilting - Quick Trip Around the World Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Quilting - Strip Table Runner Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Quilting - Wedge Panel Christmas Tree Skirt Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Quilting & Crafting SEESA 780-468-1985 Quilting (various workshops - seasonal) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Rag Bag Crafters North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Sewing Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Sewing 1* City Arts Centre 311 Sewing 2* City Arts Centre 311 Sewing, Quilting, Needlecraft Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807
READING
Book Club Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Book Club Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Book Club Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Book Club* SEESA 780-468-1985 Book Lovers Book Club - EPL Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
14 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Crafts and Hobbies
EPL Book Lovers Group Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Next Page Book Club Sage 780-701-9016 Reading Club SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377
SKIN & BODY CARE
All About Faces; Natural Face Cream Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Aunt Milly’s Bathbombs, Soap & More Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Aunt Milly’s Triple Milled Soap Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Bath Treats* City Arts Centre 311 Body Butter Bars Are Better Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 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 Simple Solid Perfumes Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Soap Making SEESA 780-468-1985
STAINED GLASS
Stained Glass Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Stained Glass: 3-D Glass Box & Panel Lamp Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Stained Glass: Beg./Interm. Lead Came Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Stained Glass: Beginners Copper Foil Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Stained Glass: Glass Box Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Stained Glass: Level 1 Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Stained Glass: Seasonal Projects Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 15 Crafts and Hobbies
WOODWORKING & CARVING
Bird Carving - Northern Shoveler Drake Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Chip Carving Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Soapstone Carving SEESA 780-468-1985 Woodcarving SEESA 780-468-1985 Woodcarving Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Woodworking Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807
YARN CRAFTS
Blankets for Canada Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Busy Fingers-Knitting and Crocheting Sage 780-701-9016 Cable Stitching (Knitting) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Crochet Basics Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8626 Crochet Beyond the Basics Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Crocheting (beginners) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Knit & Crochet for Fun Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Knitting Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Knitting & Crochet Club Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Knitting (beginners) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Knitting Basics Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Knitting Club SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Knitting Group Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Knitting Group South West Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Learn to Knit a Scarf* City Arts Centre 311 Loom Knitting Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Modern Chinese Knots Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Wool Crafters North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925
16 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Crafts and Hobbies
OTHER CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Bag Lady Creations (seasonal) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Beginner Art Classes Sage 780-701-9016 Building Model Cars & Trucks Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Calligraphy (Fancying Up Your Handwriting) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Ceramics Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Ceramics Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Coin & Stamp Club Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Fibre Art Group Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Glass Etching Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Pottery Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Pottery 1 & 2* City Arts Centre 311 Shoma’s Bag Workshops Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Silk Scarf Painting City Arts Centre 311 Silk Scarf Painting (seasonal) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Tatting Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 The Art Escape - Drop-In Activity Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Weaving Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 17 Dance
Love of music and movement unite in dance. Come together with others who share these passions and learn new dance steps or improve your skills.
Activity Offered by Contact
BALLROOM
Ballroom 1 & 2* City Arts Centre 311 Ballroom Dance (intermediate/advanced) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Ballroom Dance Club* SEESA 780-468-1985 Ballroom Dance with a Twist Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Ballroom Dancing Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Ballroom Social Dance: Just for Fun! Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Cued Ballroom (Round Dancing): Beginner SEESA 780-468-1985 Cued Ballroom (Round Dancing): Experienced SEESA 780-468-1985
CLOGGING
Clogging Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Clogging Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Clogging (beginner & intermediate) South-West Seniors Outreach Society 780-435-9515 Clogging: Basic Plus SEESA 780-468-1985 Clogging: Beginner SEESA 780-468-1985 Clogging: Experienced SEESA 780-468-1985
LATIN
Latin 1 & 2* City Arts Centre 311 Salsa Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625
18 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Dance
LINE DANCING
Line Dance (beginner) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Line Dance (level 1, 2, 3) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Line Dancing Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Line Dancing SEESA 780-468-1985 Line Dancing: Levels 1 & 2 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Linedancing (level 1 & 2) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
TAP
Tap Dance (drop-in level 2/3) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Tap Dance: Performance (levels 3-4) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Tap Dance: Recreational (beg. /levels 1+) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
OTHER
Ballet for Adults Terwillegar CRC 311 Beginner Belly Dancing* Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Gentle Dance Moves Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Hula Dance (beginners, level 2-3, level 3+) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Multicultural Dance Club Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Square Dance Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Two Step & Jive * Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Two Step & Salsa * Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Two Steppin’ Fun (including Two Step, Jive, Salsa & Waltz) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 19 Drawing and Painting
Express yourself using watercolours, pastels, oils and other mediums. Learn new techniques, refine your talents and connect with other artists. Activity Offered by Contact ACRYLICS
Acrylic Painting Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Acrylic Painting SEESA 780-468-1985 Acrylic Painting Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Acrylic Painting Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Acrylic Painting 1 & 2* City Arts Centre 311 Acrylics - extended courses (beg. & interm.) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Acrylics - Miniatures Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Acrylics: Try Before You Buy! Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
COLOURED PENCILS
Coloured Pencils Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Coloured Pencils Miniatures (interm.) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Coloured Pencils Portraits (interm./adv.) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
DRAWING
7 Elements of Drawing & 8 Principles of Design Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Architectural Sketching* City Arts Centre 311 Dabbling in Caricature & Cartooning Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Drawing Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Drawing SEESA 780-468-1985 Drawing 1 & 2* City Arts Centre 311 Drawing for Painters Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Drawing Fundamentals Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
20 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Drawing and Painting
Drawing Made Easy for Beginners Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Drawing with Charcoal Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Portraits in Pencil Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 The Sketch Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
OILS
Oil Painting - An Intro to the Non-Toxic Way Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Oil Painting - extended courses (beg. & interm.) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Oil Painting 1 & 2* City Arts Centre 311 Oil Painting Advanced Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Oil Painting Intermediate Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Oil Painting Made Easy * Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Oils: Try Before You Buy! Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
WATERCOLOURS
Beginner Watercolour Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Intermediate Watercolour Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Water Color with Willie Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Watercolour Pencils (beg. & interm.) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Watercolour Pencils - An Intro Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Watercolour Pencils* City Arts Centre 311 Watercolours - An Intro Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Watercolours - extended courses (beg. & interm.) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Watercolours - Try Before You Buy! Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Watercolours 1 & 2* City Arts Centre 311 Watercolours Advanced Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Watercolours: Beginner SEESA 780-468-1985 Watercolours: Experienced SEESA 780-468-1985
* Offered evenings and/or weekends 21 Drawing and Painting
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Art Appreciation Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Art for Fun Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Art from the Heart: Free Form Painting Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Art Galleries Walk-About (seasonal) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Art Group South West Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Art Instruction Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Art Workshops Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Brush Up On Stroke Work (beg./interm.) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Butterflies (Drawing & Painting) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Calligraphy Art Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Collage and Mixed Media Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Hummingbirds (Drawing & Painting) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Mandalas* City Arts Centre 311 Mat Cutting & Design Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Paint Like the Masters: Acrylics or Oils Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Painting in the Round: Mandalas Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Painting on Silk - Window Hangings Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Painting Pals (art drop-in) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Soft Pastels* City Arts Centre 311 Traditional Chinese Painting - Ink & Brush Stroke Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Wonky Art Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625
22 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Educational
Satisfy your curiosity with courses on travel, history and culture. Learn new languages. Gain knowledge of legal, financial and wellness topics. No matter what you choose you’ll be enlightened.
Activity Offered by Contact FINANCE
Finance 101 - Educational Campaign Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Financial Literacy for Seniors* Alberta Council on Aging 780-423-7781 Financial Management Series (various topics) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Income Tax Clinic North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Income Tax Program Sage 780-701-9016 Seniors Investing Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Tax Efficient Investment Income Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
FRAUD PREVENTION
Fraud and Identity Theft Prevention South West Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Fraud Prevention Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Fraud Prevention Workshop Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Frauds & Scams Prevention Sage 780-701-9016 Security: Frauds, Scams & Identity Theft Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
GENEALOGY
Genealogy Workshops (various) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Genealogy: Advanced Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Genealogy: An Intro Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Genealogy: On the Internet Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
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GENERAL INTEREST
Art & The Uncommon Criminal Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Brainiacs Brain Puzzles Group Sage 780-7019016 Cooking Workshops (seasonal) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Creating Memorable Christmas Displays Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Documentaries and Discussion Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Drop-In Programs* John Walter Museum 311 Emergency Preparedness Sage 780-701-9016 Fix It Yourself & Save Workshops (seasonal) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 For Ladies Only: Skin Care, Make-Up, Fashion Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Fun with Food on Your Face Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Gender & Sexuality in Modern Europe Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Heritage/Digital Drop-in Group Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Let’s Talk Trash Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 New Retirement Realities Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Senior Friendly™ Program: Becoming Age Friendly Alberta Council on Aging 780-423-7781 Soduko Classes Sage 780-701-9016 The Key to the Universe Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Toastmasters SEESA 780-468-1985 Understanding Seniors Benefits Sage 780-701-9016 Your Dream World Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082
24 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Educational
HISTORY & CULTURE
A Factual History of Canadian Arabs Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Antiques 101 Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 History of Crimea Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 History of Edmonton & Alberta Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 History of Post-Soviet Relations Between Ukraine and Russia Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Intercultural Encounters Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Spies & Saboteurs in Canada Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 World Events / Cultural Awareness Lectures Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 World Religions Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082
HOUSING
Downsizing & Housing Lecture Series Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Housing Issues Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 The Art of Moving to a Small Space Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 The Art of Moving to a Smaller Place Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
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LANGUAGES
American Sign Language - Level “A” Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (Beginner’s shortcourse) - Edmonton Branch 780-428-6622 Basic English Classes Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Conversational English Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Conversational English as a Second Language SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 English Conversation Classes Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 ESL for Russian Speaking Immigrants Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Conversational French Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Conversational French as a Second Language SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 French (conversational) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 French (levels 1 & 2/3) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 French at an Easy Pace Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 German (level 2) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 German for Beginners (level 1) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Hebrew for Everybody Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Language Classes (Hindi/Spanish) Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Russian for Everybody Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Beginner Spanish Sage 780-701-9016 Spanish (advanced) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Spanish (advanced & conversation) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Spanish (basic) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Spanish (conversational)* Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Spanish (level 1) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Spanish (level 2/3) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Spanish Lessons Beginners Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Yiddish for Beginners and Intermediate Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241
26 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Educational
LECTURE SERIES
Chat Room (monthly discussions-various topics) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Fireside Chats for the Curious Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Guest Speakers on Issues of Interest to Seniors SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Information Sessions (various topics) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Learning in Retirement Lecture Series Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Lunch & Learn Presentations Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Lunch and Learn Presentations Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Seminar/Speaker Presentations Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997
LEGAL
Advanced Care Planning - Goals of Care Designations Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 As We Age: Ethical Wills Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 End of Life Matters Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Enduring Power of Attorney Workshop Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Ethical Wills Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Intro to Ethical Wills Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Landlord - Tenant Rights Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Legal Documents Presentation Sage 780-701-9016 Personal Directive Information Session Sage 780-701-9016 Personal Directives Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Personal Directives Workshop Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Power of Attorney Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Willpower Wills Week * Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Wills Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Wills & Estate Planning Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Writing an Ethical Will Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
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NATURE
Adult Gardening Workshops Muttart Conservatory 311 Animal Talks and Drop-In Programs* Edmonton Valley Zoo 311 Astronomy: The Search for Exoplanets Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Botanicals, Herbs & Herbalism Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Do Plants Have Bellybuttons? Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Gardening Presentations (seasonal) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Get Outdoors with Geocaching 101 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Guided Pyramid Tours* Muttart Conservatory 311 Nature Observation / Bird Watching Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Our Night Sky Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 The Nature of Things Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082
TRAVEL
Armchair Tour of Edmonton’s Designated Historic Buildings Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Armchair Travel Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Armchair Travel: Albania & Yugoslavia Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Armchair Travel: Ecuador & Galapagos Islands Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Armchair Travel: Turkey Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Armchair Travel: Turkey Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Armchair Traveller Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Travel Slideshows Sage 780-701-9016 Travel Talks (various topics) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Weekly Travel Films Sage 780-701-9016
28 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Educational
WALKABOUTS
Autumn Bird Walk Walkabout Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Camrose & District Museum Walkabout Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Christmas at Hotel Macdonald Walkabout Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Edmonton Jewish Cemetery Walkabout Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Fort Saskatchewan Museum Walkabout Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Fun Day at the Races Walkabout Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Jurassic Forest Walkabout Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Little Italy Walkabout Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Music at MacEwan Walkabout Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Sikh Temple Walkabout Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 St. Edmund Parish Walkabout Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082
WELLNESS
Fall Prevention Sage 780-701-9016 Health and Wellness: Special Presentations North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Passport to Healthy Living* Alberta Council on Aging 780-423-7781
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WRITING
Advanced Creative Writing Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Blue Pencil Café Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Creative Writer’s Circle (interm. & adv.) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Creative Writing Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Creative Writing Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-454-6560 Creative Writing Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Creative Writing Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Creative Writing SEESA 780-468-1985 Creative Writing - courses & club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Creative Writing “Studio Time” Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Creative Writing (intro) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Journaling Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Journaling Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Memoirs Writing Circle Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Poetry SEESA 780-468-1985 The Poet Within 1* City Arts Centre 311 The Poet Within 2* City Arts Centre 311 Wisdom of Self Publishing Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
30 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Fitness
From archery to Zumba there’s an activity for every fitness level that will motivate and energize you. Get active, stay healthy and have fun!
Activity Offered by Contact Note: Consult with the organization to determine fitness requirements for each class. AQUATICS
Adult Swim Lessons Don Wheaton Family YMCA 780-452-9622 Aqua - Shallow Don Wheaton Family YMCA 780-452-9622 Aqua - Shallow William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-437-8477 Aqua - Warm Water William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-437-8477 Aqua Size Sage 780-701-9016 Canoe River Valley Programs 311 Stand Up Paddle Boarding River Valley Programs 311
CARDIO & STRENGTH
Buns & Bellies Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Cardio & Strength Sage 780-701-9016 Cardio & Strength Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Cardio & Strength - Low Impact William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-437-8477 Cardio and Strength (beginner) Don Wheaton Family YMCA 780-452-9622 Cardio Salsa Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Cardio Salsa SEESA 780-468-1985 Cardio Salsa Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Core Strengthening & Stretch Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Light Resistance Class Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Muscle Up: Levels 1 & 2 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Resistance Training 101 Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
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Cardio & Strength (continued) Strength Training Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Total Fitness Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Weights and Toning Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997
CYCLING
Adult Walterdale Bike Tour* John Walter Museum with River Valley Programs 311 Biking River Valley Programs 311 Cycle (beginner) Don Wheaton Family YMCA 780-452-9622
FITNESS CENTRE & PERSONAL TRAINING
Drop-in Fitness Orientations Don Wheaton Family YMCA 780-452-9622 Fitness Centre Circuit Training * Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Fitness Centre Fun* Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Fitness Machines Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Kick Start: Individualized Training Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Personal Training Sage 780-701-9016
Fit Forever Festival
Tuesday, October 7, 2014 9 am – 4 pm $15.00 (includes snacks and lunch) Northgate Lions Senior Recreation Centre
North Edmonton Seniors Association (NESA) will host the first Fit Forever Festival. This is a full day of information sessions for seniors, educators and anyone interested in learning about fitness in Edmonton for the senior population. Along with break-out sessions there will be a trade show running all day with booths full of information from all over Edmonton.
Sponsored by Age Friendly Edmonton
32 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Fitness
OVERALL FITNESS CLASSES
Bridge to Fitness Don Wheaton Family YMCA 780-452-9622 Bridge to Fitness William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-437-8477 Co-ed Gentle Move & Groove Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Co-ed Keep Fit & Cardio Fun (Gentle, Moderate & Active) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 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 Fit for Your Life Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Fit For Your Life Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Fitness is Fun Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Fun and Fitness North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Fun n Fitness Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Keep Fit SEESA 780-468-1985 Keep Fit Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 MOVE Edmonton Oliver PCN 780-453-3757 ext 121 Pulseaiders Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Sgt. Maggie’s Workout Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
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PILATES
Pilates on the Ball Forest Terrace Heights Community League 780-465-5611 Pilates on the Ball Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Soft Pilates Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Soft Pilates SEESA 780-468-1985
REHABILITATION
Moving On: Post-Rehab Conditioning Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Post Rehab Personal Training Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Recover & Rebuild Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Renew Back & Shoulder Rehab Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
STRETCHING & BALANCE
Balance and Fall Prevention Exercises Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Balance Out Your Week Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Better Balance Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Fitness with Bonnie Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Just Stretching SEESA 780-468-1985 Limber & Laughter Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Stretch & Strength Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Stretch It Out! Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Stretching for Seniors SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377
34 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Fitness
TAI CHI
Chen Style Tai Chi Class Ji Hong Wu Shu & Tai Chi College 780-424-8924 Tai Chi Don Wheaton Family YMCA 780-452-9622 Tai Chi Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Tai Chi Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Tai Chi Sage 780-701-9016 Tai Chi William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-437-8477 Tai Chi - Yang Style (levels 1, 2 & 3) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Tai Chi (continuous) Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Tai Chi (drop-in) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Tai Chi (level 1 and 2) Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Tai Chi (level 1) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Tai Chi (level 1)* Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Tai Chi (level 2/3) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Yang Style Tai Chi Class Ji Hong Wu Shu & Tai Chi College 780-424-8924 Yang Style Tai Chi Class * Ji Hong Wu Shu & Tai Chi College 780-424-8924
WALKING
Nordic Pole Walking Sage 780-701-9016 Roaring Lions Walking Group (indoors) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Summer Walking Club on Edmonton Trails and Parks SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 U Walk Edmonton Oliver PCN 780-453-3757 ext 121 Walking Edmonton West PCN 780-443-7477 Walking Club Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Walking Group Forest Terrace Heights Community League 780-453-6120
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Walking (continued) Walking Group Sage 780-701-9016 Walking Group North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Wild Rose Ramblers Walking Group John Janzen Nature Centre 311
YOGA
Beginner Yoga Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Beginner Yoga Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Chair Yoga Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Chair Yoga SEESA 780-468-1985 Chair Yoga Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Chair Yoga Idylwylde Community League 780-466-7383 Gentle Yoga Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Gentle Yoga Family Yoga Centre 780-465-4668 Gentle Yoga South-West Seniors Outreach Society 780-435-9515 Gentle Yoga South West Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Gentle Yoga Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Gentle Yoga Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Hatha Yoga Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Hatha Yoga SEESA 780-468-1985 Hatha Yoga Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Hatha Yoga Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Stretch N Tone Yoga (beg. & intermed.) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Yin Yoga Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Yoga Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Yoga Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Yoga North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925
36 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Fitness
Yoga Sage 780-701-9016 Yoga SEESA 780-468-1985 Yoga* Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Yoga (beginner) Don Wheaton Family YMCA 780-452-9622 Yoga for Arthritis Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Yoga for Men SEESA 780-468-1985 Yoga for the Aging Body Empire Park Community Hall 780-232-0869 Yoga Fusion Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Yoga Stretch & Relax: Level 2 - Intermediate Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 YogaMed Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
ZUMBA
Chair Zumba Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Chair Zumba Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Zumba* Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Zumba for Seniors SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Zumba Gold Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Zumba Gold Sage 780-701-9016 Zumba Gold Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Zumba Gold * Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Zumba Gold* SEESA 780-468-1985 Zumba Gold Toning* SEESA 780-468-1985
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OTHER FITNESS 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 Break Through William Lutsky Family YMCA 780-437-8477 Cross Country Skiing River Valley Programs 311 Fitness Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Golf & Sport Conditioning (seasonal) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Health Qi Gong Ji Hong Wu Shu & Tai Chi College 780-424-8924 Micro Moves Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Mindful Meditation Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Moderate exercise for seniors Matsu no Kai Club 780-487-7099 My Kieng’s Exercise Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 On Your Seat or On Your Feet Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Qi gong Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Seidoho - Soft Karate (seasonal) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Slips, Trips & Falls Prevention Exercises Sage 780-701-9016 Snow Shoeing River Valley Programs 311 Snowshoe Ventures* John Janzen Nature Centre 311 Trail Ventures* John Janzen Nature Centre 311 Use It or Lose It Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241
38 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Games
Playing a game is a great way to socialize and stimulate your brain. Channel your inner card shark. Go head to head in a game of billiards or shuffleboard. Challenge your friends to a board game. Whatever you choose, come out and play!
Activity Offered by Contact
BILLIARDS / POOL / SNOOKER
Billiards North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Billiards Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Billiards/Pool Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Carom Billiards Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Pool (8-Ball) Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-478-3364 Pool Table Play (drop-in) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Snooker Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-436-0502 Snooker Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Snooker (Men) Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807
BINGO
Bingo Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Bingo Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Bingo North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Bingo SEESA 780-468-1985 Bingo Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Radio Bingo Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625
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BRIDGE
Bridge Heritage Seniors Stop-In Centre 780-437-8759 Bridge Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Bridge Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Bridge North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Bridge Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Bridge - Contract Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Bridge - Contract Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-488-3131, 780-475-8252 Bridge - Duplicate Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-475-8252 Bridge Club Sage 780-701-9016 Bridge Lessons Sage 780-701-9016 Bridge Lessons Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Bridge: Centennial (drop-in) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Bridge: Practice (drop-in) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Bridge: Review (workshop) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Bridge: Want to Learn? (workshop) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Contract Bridge SEESA 780-468-1985 Duplicate Bridge* SEESA 780-468-1985 Senior Bridge Ritchie Community Hall 780-439-4884 Summer Bridge Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807
CANASTA
Canasta Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Canasta (Hand and Foot) Heritage Seniors Stop-In Centre 780-437-8759 Hand & Foot Canasta SEESA 780-468-1985
40 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Games
CHESS
Chess SEESA 780-468-1985 Chess Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Chess Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Chess Club Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625
CRIBBAGE
Crib Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Crib in the Afternoon Forest Terrace Heights Community League 780-485-6099 Crib Tournaments* SEESA 780-468-1985 Cribbage Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Cribbage Heritage Seniors Stop-In Centre 780-437-8759 Cribbage Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-452-4295, 780-473-0750 Cribbage North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Cribbage SEESA 780-468-1985 Cribbage Sage 780-701-9016 Cribbage (drop-in) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
EUCHRE
Euchre North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Euchre Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-483-7966, 780-476-0140 Euchre Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Euchre Tournaments North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925
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MAH-JONG
Mah Jong (drop-in) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Mah Jongg Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Mahjong SEESA 780-468-1985
SCRABBLE
Scrabble Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Scrabble Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-434-7133 Scrabble SEESA 780-468-1985 Scrabble (drop-in) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Scrabble Games Sage 780-701-9016
SHUFFLEBOARD
Floor Shuffleboard Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-457-5036, 780-452-4295 Floor Shuffleboard North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Floor Shuffleboard SEESA 780-468-1985 Shuffle Board Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Shuffleboard North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Shuffleboard South-West Seniors Outreach Society 780-435-9515 Shuffleboard Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Shuffleboard Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Table Shuffleboard Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-760-6062
42 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Games
WHIST
Military Whist Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-452-4295, 780-760-9641 Military Whist North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Military Whist Tournaments North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Military Whist Tournaments* SEESA 780-468-1985 Whist Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Whist Heritage Seniors Stop-In Centre 780-437-8759 Whist North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Whist Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Whist (drop-in) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
OTHER GAMES
Board Games Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Board Games and Puzzles Sage 780-701-9016 Card and Board Games SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Card and Board Games Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Challenge Your Brain, Play a Game! South West Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Darts Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-478-7435 Horseshoes Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-476-0225, 780-454-4078 Memory and Relationship Building Games SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Pinochle SEESA 780-468-1985 Poker Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Seniors Card Playing & Dominoes Scandinavian Seniors 780-434-6532 Tile Rummy Sage 780-701-9016 Wii Bowling Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Wii Bowling League Sage 780-701-9016
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Overall health encompasses emotional, social and physical well-being. You’ll find plenty of ideas in the following workshops to keep you healthy and well!
Activity Offered by Contact CAREGIVING
Caregiver Advisor* Alberta Caregivers Association 780-453-5088 Caregiver Ambassadors* Alberta Caregivers Association 780-453-5088 Caregiver Information Sessions* Alberta Caregivers Association 780-453-5088 Caregiver Stress Workshop South West Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Community Caregiver Groups* Alberta Caregivers Association 780-453-5088 COMPASS for the Caregiver North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 COMPASS for the Caregiver* Alberta Caregivers Association 780-453-5088 Seeds of Hope Family Learning Series* Alzheimer Society of AB & NWT 780-488-2266
CHRONIC PAIN
Chronic Pain Management Workshop Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Chronic Pain Management Workshop* The Arthritis Society 780-424-1740 Chronic Pain Self-Management* Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
CLINICS
Blood Pressure Clinic Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Nurse Consultation and Blood Pressure Clinic SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Flu Shot Clinic Sage 780-701-9016 Flu Shot Clinic North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925
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Foot Care Clinic Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 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 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Hearing Clinic North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Kidney Health Screening Sage 780-701-9016 Kidney Health Screening Clinic (seasonal) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Kidney Screening Clinic Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Reflexology Clinic Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Usui (Reiki) Clinic Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
COUNSELLING & SUPPORT
Anger Management Edmonton Oliver PCN 780-756-3434 ext 232 Anxiety and Depression Educational Groups Edmonton Oliver PCN 780-756-3434 ext 232 Connections (for isolated seniors) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Counselling Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Fun and Friendship Group North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 GLBTQ Senior Support Group Sage 780-701-9016 Living With Loss/Grief Group Sage 780-701-9016 Support Group * Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Support Groups (mens, womens, widow, widower) Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Volunteer Peer Support Group SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Walking with Grief Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Wednesday Wellness Group (AADAC) Sage 780-701-9016
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GENERAL INTEREST
Active Living for Everyone * Edmonton West PCN 780-443-7477 Alternative Approaches to Health & Wellness Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Best Feet Forward Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Craving Change Classes (three week program) Edmonton Oliver PCN 780-756-3434 ext 232 Finding Balance (Alberta Health) Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Hands Have It Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Holistic Twist Discussion Group Sage 780-701-9016 Intro to Adult CPR Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Kiss Dry Lips Goodbye Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Live Better Every Day Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Living Great - Great Living! Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Self Massage Workshop South West Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 The Advances in Cancer Research Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Your Natural Medicine Cabinet Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
HEALTH INFORMATION SESSIONS
Alberta Health Services Programs (various) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Alberta Health Workshops Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Dare to Age Well presentation series (various) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Health & Aging - Dare to Age Well Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Health Information (various topics) Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Health Information Sessions Sage 780-701-9016 Health Information Sessions North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Health Presentations Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Information Sessions (various topics) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625
46 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Health and Wellness
Meet the Doctor (various topics) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Speakers on Health Issues Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Wellbeing Lecture Series Sage 780-701-9016 Wholistic/Naturalpathy Presentations (various) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
MANAGING MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Arthritis 101 * Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Understanding Arthritis Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Arthritis 101* The Arthritis Society 780-424-1740 Alzheimers Workshop South West Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Diabetes Information Classes (four week program) Edmonton Oliver PCN 780-756-3434 ext 232 Diabetes Workshop South West Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Pre-Diabetes Class Edmonton Oliver PCN 780-756-3434 ext 232 Eye Health: Cataracts, Glaucoma & Diabetes Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Heart Healthy Class Edmonton Oliver PCN 780-756-3434 ext 232 Insomnia Group Edmonton Oliver PCN 780-756-3434 ext 232 Shingles and Other Illnesses (Alberta Health) Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Smoking Cessation Edmonton Oliver PCN 780-756-3434 ext 232 This Full House Hoarding Program Sage 780-701-9016 Weight Management Class Edmonton Oliver PCN 780-756-3434 ext 232
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MEDITATION & RELAXATION
Meditation Forest Terrace Heights Community League 780-453-6120 Meditation Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Meditation Workshops Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Relaxation Workshops Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 The Art of Meditation Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807
MEMORY
Boost Your Memory Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Boosting Your Memory Sage 780-701-9016 Boosting Your Memory - Sept 2014 AHS at Capilano Branch Library 780-413-7703 Boosting Your Memory - Sept 2014 AHS at Whitemud Crossing Library 780-413-7703 Boosting Your Memory - Oct 2014 AHS at Strathcona County Library 780-410-8659 Boosting Your Memory - Oct 2014 AHS at Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8627 Boosting Your Memory - Nov 2014 AHS at Kensington Village 780-447-3840 ext.640 Boosting Your Memory - Jan 2015 AHS at Riverbend Branch Library 780-413-7703 Brain Aerobics/Boosting Your Memory (Alberta Health) Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241
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NUTRITION
Cooking Classes Edmonton Oliver PCN 780-756-3434 ext 232 Dietician/Nutrition presentations’ (various) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Meals on Wheels Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Nutrition Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Save-On-Foods Nutrition Tour South West Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200
STRESS
Success Over Stress Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Success Over Stress (Alberta Health) Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Work Place Stress Group Edmonton Oliver PCN 780-756-3434 ext 232
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Do you have a penchant for the dramatic? A flair for musical instruments? A fondness for song? Show your zest for life by exploring your creative side. Activity Offered by Contact BANDS & JAM SESSIONS
Edmonton Schoolboys’ Alumni Band Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Jam Sessions North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Jam Sessions Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Jam Sessions* SEESA 780-468-1985 Lions Seniors Big Band Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Music Makers Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Swing Time Band Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Young at Heart Band Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
CHORAL
Calder Cuties Choir North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Choir Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Choir Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Choir South-West Seniors Outreach Society 780-435-9515 Choral Group Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Choralares Choir Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Group Vocal Lessons SEESA 780-468-1985 Melody Singers Choir SEESA 780-468-1985 Partners in Song SEESA 780-468-1985 Private Voice lessons Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Sage Singers Choir Sage 780-701-9016 Young at Heart Choir Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241
50 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Music, Song and Drama
DRAMA
Accidental Drama Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Acting SEESA 780-468-1985 Drama Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 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 Drop-in Drama Group Sage 780-701-9016 GeriActors Group Sage 780-701-9016 Musical Theatre Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Musical Theatre Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Open Mic Poetry Reading Sage 780-701-9016 Stage Struck Seniors Drama group Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Theatrical Workshops Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241
DRUMMING
African Drum Rhythm Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Drum SEESA 780-468-1985 Fun with Hand Drums: Music Drum Circle Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Hand Drumming* City Arts Centre 311
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GUITAR
Guitar - Blues 201 Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Guitar - Campfire Music (levels 1, 2 & 3) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Guitar (levels 1, 2 & 3) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Guitar 1* City Arts Centre 311 Guitar Club SEESA 780-468-1985 Guitar Lessons Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Guitar lessons (private & semi-private) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Music Lessons - Guitar Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
PIANO
Music Lessons - Piano Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Piano Lessons Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Piano Lessons Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
UKULELE
Ukulele SEESA 780-468-1985 Ukulele (level 1) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Ukulele (level 2/3) Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Ukulele Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Ukulele Jam Drop In Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Ukulele Lessons Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Ukulele Pickin’ with a Touch of Steel Guitar Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
52 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Music, Song and Drama
OTHER INSTRUMENTS
Banjo SEESA 780-468-1985 Fiddle SEESA 780-468-1985 Handbells (beginners & intermediate) Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Harmonica SEESA 780-468-1985 Harmonica Fun ASAP (seasonal) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Mandolin SEESA 780-468-1985 Music Lessons - Mandolin Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Music Lessons - Violin Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Arts Development Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Storytelling Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807
Creative Age Edmonton celebrates the power of the arts to transform older adults, enabling you to express your identity, concerns and aspirations – all while increasing your sense of well–being, quality of life and connection with the community.
Creative Age Edmonton produces FEST & More traditionally held during Senior’s Week each June and is now proud to offer a series of free workshops with professional artists throughout the year.
Learn more about Creative Age Edmonton at www.creativeageedmonton.ca or 780-423-5635.
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Join together with old and new friends for fun and laughter. Enjoy entertaining activities, delicious food, interesting outings and good company!
Activity Offered by Contact
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Birthday Parties (monthly) Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Birthday Parties (monthly) North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Birthday Parties (monthly) Sage 780-701-9016 Birthday Parties (monthly) SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377
COFFEE GROUPS
Coffee and Conversation Heritage Seniors Stop-In Centre 780-437-8759 Coffee, Chat n’ Cards South West Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Community Coffee Time Empire Park Community Hall 780-232-0869 Friendship Circle Coffee Group Sage 780-701-9016
DANCES
Community Dance Party SEESA 780-468-1985 Dance Parties Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Dances* SEESA 780-468-1985 Dinner/Dance SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Jam Session and Community Dance (weekly) North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Social Tea and Dance Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Social Teas, Music, and Dancing Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Theme Parties/Dances SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377
54 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Social Events
MEALS & SOCIALS
Annual Membership Picnic Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Friday Dinner and Social SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Hot Luncheon Socials Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Hot Lunches Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Hot Lunches with Russian Speakers Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Just for Men Luncheon Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Let’s Do Lunch Group Sage 780-701-9016 Lunch and Learn Series Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Lunch Socials South West Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 Monthly Dinners* SEESA 780-468-1985 Monthly Lunch Deal Sage 780-701-9016 Monthly Meetings & Japanese Lunch Matsu no Kai Club 780-487-7099 Picnics/Barbecues Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Potluck Dinners North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Potluck Lunches Heritage Seniors Stop-In Centre 780-437-8759 Potlucks Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Socials and Lunches Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Special Teas North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Thursday Luncheons and Entertainment/Dance South-West Seniors Outreach Society 780-435-9515
MOVIE CLUBS
Afternoon Movie Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Book to Films Discussion Group Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Movie and Popcorn Sage 780-701-9016 Movie Club Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Movie of the Month Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807
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OUTINGS
An Evening in Elk Island National Park (Sept 2014) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Bus Trips South-West Seniors Outreach Society 780-435-9515 Bus Trips Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Bus Trips Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Bus Trips North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Casino Trips Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Christmas at Hotel Macdonald (Dec 2014) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Christmas Craft Sale at the Butterdome (Dec 2014) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Day Trips Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Daytrips Outside Edmonton Sage 780-701-9016 Edmonton Musical Theatre Performance Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Galleries and Museums Visits Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Lake and River Cruises Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Legislature Tour and Tea Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Legislature Tour and Tea North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Monthly Outings Around Edmonton Sage 780-701-9016 Outings Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Outings to Events, Shows and Attractions Matsu no Kai Club 780-487-7099 Outings to Venues in and around Edmonton SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Overnight Trips Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Social Outings Heritage Seniors Stop-In Centre 780-437-8759 Theatre Productions Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241
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OTHER EVENTS
Fashion Shows North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Norwegian Syttende Mai (May 2015) Sons of Norway 780-628-5005, 780-434-6532 Sunday Programs for Russian Speakers * Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Twin Brooks and Yellow Bird 50+ Group Twin Brooks Community League 780-988-6262 Special Events
Celebrate seasonal events, experience the arts and get together with others. Be sure to mark your calendar for these events that will entertain and delight you.
Activity Offered by Contact ARTS
Multicultural Arts Café Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Opera Presentations and Visits* Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Symphony Presentations and Visits* Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Variety/Drama Show 2015 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
CRAFT SALES
Annual Fall Bazaar North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Celebrations & Bazaars Multicultural Women & Seniors Serv 780-465-2992 Christmas Market & Craft Sale Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Craft Sale Sage 780-701-9016 Craft Sale (Christmas and Spring) Sage 780-701-9016 Garage Rummage Sale Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Scandinavian Christmas Market (Nov 2014) Edmonton Scandinavian Centre Assoc 780-628-5005
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INFORMATION EVENTS
Coffee Party with Elected Officials Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Healthy Living & Wellness Fair Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Open House Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Presentations with Political Leaders of Alberta Jewish Senior Citizens Centre 780-488-4241 Seniors Open-House Showcase Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625
SEASONAL EVENTS
Christmas Dinner North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Christmas at the Centre Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Christmas Celebrations (Fall 2014) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Christmas Celebrations Luncheon & Entertainment (Dec 2014) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Christmas Dinner Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Christmas Dinner Minerva Senior Studies Institute 780-497-5082 Christmas Dinner Sage 780-701-9016 Christmas Luncheon Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Christmas Potluck South West Edmonton Seniors Assoc 587-987-3200 CLSA Remembers! (Nov 2014) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Diwali Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Easter Dinner Sage 780-701-9016 Father’s Day BBQ North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Father’s Day Luncheon Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Halloween Luncheon Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Halloween Party Sage 780-701-9016 Klondike Luncheon Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Klondike/ Pioneer Breakfast Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625
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Luck of the Irish Dinner & Event (Mar 2014) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Mother’s Day Luncheon Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 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 Remembrance Day Program Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Robbie Burns Day Tea Sage 780-701-9016 Robbie Burns Evening (Jan 2015) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Seniors Candy Cane Tea (Dec 2014) Edmonton Valley Zoo 311 Seniors Christmas Dinner Forest Terrace Heights Community League 780-916-8145 St. Patrick’s Day Lunch North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 St. Patrick’s Tea Sage 780-701-9016 Thanksgiving Dinner Sage 780-701-9016 Thanksgiving Luncheon Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Valentine’s Day Event (Feb 2015) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Valentine’s Day Luncheon Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Valentine’s Day Tea Sage 780-701-9016
SENIORS WEEK
Celebration of Seniors Sage 780-701-9016 Seniors Week Luncheon Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Seniors Week Tea Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
Volunteer Appreciation Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Volunteer Appreciation North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Volunteer Appreciation 2015 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369
OTHER EVENTS
Aboriginal Appreciation Event Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 CLSA & Edmonton Host Lions Annual Pancake Breakfast (Sept 2014) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Dinner & Dance 2015 Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Gala Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Intergenerational Interaction with Kindergarten and Elementary Aged Children SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Norwegian Lutefisk Supper (Jan 2015)* Sons of Norway 780-628-5005, 780-434-6532 Pride Week Seniors Tea Sage 780-701-9016 Scandinavian Pavilion - Heritage Days Scandinavian Heritage Society of Edmonton 780-436-7286 Welcome Back Dinner & Dance with Silent Auction (Oct 2014) Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Western Days Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625
60 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Sports
Participate in a sport you already enjoy or try your hand at something new. There are many leagues and drop-in programs to choose from. Join in the fun! Activity Offered by Contact
Athletics Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-475-8971, 780-487-4159 Badminton Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-456-5405, 780-444-7350 Badminton Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Badminton SEESA 780-468-1985 Badminton Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Bocce Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-484-2168 Bocce North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Bocce SCONA Seniors Centre 780-433-5377 Bocce SEESA 780-468-1985 Bocce Ball Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Bowling (5-Pin) Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-457-5036 Carpet Bowling Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-466-4890, 780-456-2007 Carpet Bowling Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Carpet Bowling Westend Seniors Activity Centre 780-483-1209 Carpet Bowling North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Carpet Bowling* SEESA 780-468-1985 Cycling Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-434-1063, 780-435-6537 Floor Curling Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-457-5036, 780-452-4295
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Floor Curling Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Floor Curling North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Floor Curling* SEESA 780-468-1985 Floor Curling Tournaments North West Edmonton Seniors 780-451-1925 Ice Curling Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-469-8169, 780-466-1731 Golf Edmonton Seniors Centre 780-342-8625 Golf Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-455-4110 Golf Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Hockey Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-430-6827, 780-437-1098 Lawn Bowling (May to Sept) Highlands Lawn Bowling Club 780-686-9493 Lawn Bowling Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Lawn Bowling Group Sage 780-701-9016 Pickleball Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-436-0502 Pickleball Mill Woods Seniors Activity Centre 780-496-2997 Pickleball SEESA 780-468-1985 Pickleball Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Registered Pickleball Northgate Lions (NESA) 780-496-6969 Ping Pong* SEESA 780-468-1985 Skiing (Cross Country) Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-454-6560 Skiing (Downhill) Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-444-4917, 780-481-4791 Slo-Pitch Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-437-6598 Swimming Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-433-5459 Table Tennis Strathcona Place Centre 780-433-5807 Table Tennis Club Central Lions (CLSA) 780-496-7369 Tennis Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus 780-435-7541, 780-439-4125
62 * Offered evenings and/or weekends Announcements
There are many organizations in the Edmonton area that serve seniors, but people often don’t know where to begin their search. You can now call one number to be connected to programs, services and resources in the community. Next time you have a question about resources and supports for seniors call the Seniors Information Phone Line (211) by dialing 2-1-1.
To order printed copies of the Physical Activity and Recreation Drectory, please contact the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council at 780-423-5635 or [email protected].
Next year The Physical Activity and Recreation Directory for Older Adults will have a new name.
In fall 2015, look for The Recreation and Wellness Directory for Older Adults.
63 Other Opportunities to Get Involved
The programs, courses and events listed in the Physical Activity and Recreation 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. ELLA’s next Spring Session is April 27 to May 15, 2015. 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 www.edmonton.ca/for_residents/ programs/seniors-centres.aspx
The Edmonton Public Library gives you access to information and entertainment at 17 locations in the city and through their extensive online resources. For more information on services, programs and events call 780-496-7020 or 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 http://www.edmonton.ca/for_residents/programs/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 28, 2014, is Free Admission Day at City of Edmonton owned and operated attractions.
Many arts and culture organizations have free or discounted admission at certain times. For example, the Royal Alberta Museum offers half price admission on the weekends from 9 – 11 a.m. and the first Sunday evening of each show at the Citadel Theatre is Pay-What-You-Can night.
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