Seniors Connection News for those 55+
News from SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Association (SWESA) - by Carol Vaage
Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall. F. Scott Fitzgerald
It’s hard not to be impacted by the rapid loss of our daylight, the beautiful green of our summer trees, and the arrival of crisp winds. But how we react to these natural events this fall can make a big difference in our lives.
September is a reset time for those who are still in school, but we older adults have enjoyed the freedom of late summer longer. For us, October is our reset time. We may feel the old call of bringing in the harvest, preserving fruits and vegetables, and making our homes ready for the winter.
Fortunately, in our modern times, we need to worry less about those basics, and have the opportunity to invest our energy in other areas to reset ourselves.
Perhaps the fresh produce is motivating you to cook more, try healthier recipes. Maybe you feel like organizing and establishing a routine. Possibly you have more energy with the cooler temperatures.
There are a few ideas to support your reset this fall.
One is the basic advice we hear from all our professionals: good sleep, exercise, healthy eating, and meaningful social connections.
Another is to reduce your digital time, and pick up a book before going to bed. Learn something new.
Find a way to be creative. Think of the fall as a time to reset your goals and commitments. SWESA has many offerings in programs and options to help you with your fall reset.
For exercise, the Zumba Gold class is thriving. It’s fun and gets you moving with lively music and laughter. There is also the yoga and essentrics classes for flexibility, strength, and balance. You may want to try the Golden Gloves for non-contact boxing-inspired fitness. Louise, the instructor, is great at adapting for those needing support with coordination and rehabilitation.
Our Pickleball runs at the YMCA on Mondays and Thursdays, and they’re always looking for more players.
If creativity is a goal for you, we have art classes and groups, drama, fibre arts, photography, calligraphy, and card-making. A special new addition is the SWESA choir which runs on Tuesday afternoons.
Our social events are the most attended, because SWESA has a motto to be very welcoming to all who join us! The monthly luncheons are very popular with great food and entertainment- a perfect outing at a reasonable price. Our games groups are dynamic as well – crib, hand and foot canasta, American mahjong, contract bridge, and euchre. I often hear their laughter on the other side of the building. They definitely have fun.
If you’re looking for something to learn, we have technology and financial talks and health issues - brain health, surgeries, medical travel concerns, and strokes. Our toonie talks are usually two hours long on a wide variety of topics.
We’re excited to be offering some of our programs in an additional site: the Blue Quill Community Center (11304 25 Ave, Edmonton.) It’s bright and roomy and offers so much potential. We have a survey that we would like you to complete to share your ideas of what type of programming could be offered at
this Blue Quill site. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QQN2GGS
A complete list of all our programs can be found on the website or stop in at the YECC site to pick up a print copy. We hope to see you soon! http://swedmontonseniors.ca/
Don’t forget that we have a dynamic Home Supports Program operated by Barbara Newell coordinating the services for our community, including snow removal, yard work, housekeeping and minor repairs. Contact her at Hs@swedmontonseniors.ca or 780-860-2931.
SWESA Seniors’ Centre - Yellowbird East Community Centre (YECC), 10710-19 Avenue
SWESA Seniors’ Lounge - Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre (TCRC), 2051 Leger Road
Telephone: 587-987-3200
swedmontonseniors@gmail.com
www.swedmontonseniors.ca
News from SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Association (SWESA) - by Carol Vaage
Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall. F. Scott Fitzgerald
It’s hard not to be impacted by the rapid loss of our daylight, the beautiful green of our summer trees, and the arrival of crisp winds. But how we react to these natural events this fall can make a big difference in our lives.
September is a reset time for those who are still in school, but we older adults have enjoyed the freedom of late summer longer. For us, October is our reset time. We may feel the old call of bringing in the harvest, preserving fruits and vegetables, and making our homes ready for the winter.
Fortunately, in our modern times, we need to worry less about those basics, and have the opportunity to invest our energy in other areas to reset ourselves.
Perhaps the fresh produce is motivating you to cook more, try healthier recipes. Maybe you feel like organizing and establishing a routine. Possibly you have more energy with the cooler temperatures.
There are a few ideas to support your reset this fall.
One is the basic advice we hear from all our professionals: good sleep, exercise, healthy eating, and meaningful social connections.
Another is to reduce your digital time, and pick up a book before going to bed. Learn something new.
Find a way to be creative. Think of the fall as a time to reset your goals and commitments. SWESA has many offerings in programs and options to help you with your fall reset.
For exercise, the Zumba Gold class is thriving. It’s fun and gets you moving with lively music and laughter. There is also the yoga and essentrics classes for flexibility, strength, and balance. You may want to try the Golden Gloves for non-contact boxing-inspired fitness. Louise, the instructor, is great at adapting for those needing support with coordination and rehabilitation.
Our Pickleball runs at the YMCA on Mondays and Thursdays, and they’re always looking for more players.
If creativity is a goal for you, we have art classes and groups, drama, fibre arts, photography, calligraphy, and card-making. A special new addition is the SWESA choir which runs on Tuesday afternoons.
Our social events are the most attended, because SWESA has a motto to be very welcoming to all who join us! The monthly luncheons are very popular with great food and entertainment- a perfect outing at a reasonable price. Our games groups are dynamic as well – crib, hand and foot canasta, American mahjong, contract bridge, and euchre. I often hear their laughter on the other side of the building. They definitely have fun.
If you’re looking for something to learn, we have technology and financial talks and health issues - brain health, surgeries, medical travel concerns, and strokes. Our toonie talks are usually two hours long on a wide variety of topics.
We’re excited to be offering some of our programs in an additional site: the Blue Quill Community Center (11304 25 Ave, Edmonton.) It’s bright and roomy and offers so much potential. We have a survey that we would like you to complete to share your ideas of what type of programming could be offered at
this Blue Quill site. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QQN2GGS
A complete list of all our programs can be found on the website or stop in at the YECC site to pick up a print copy. We hope to see you soon! http://swedmontonseniors.ca/
Don’t forget that we have a dynamic Home Supports Program operated by Barbara Newell coordinating the services for our community, including snow removal, yard work, housekeeping and minor repairs. Contact her at Hs@swedmontonseniors.ca or 780-860-2931.
SWESA Seniors’ Centre - Yellowbird East Community Centre (YECC), 10710-19 Avenue
SWESA Seniors’ Lounge - Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre (TCRC), 2051 Leger Road
Telephone: 587-987-3200
swedmontonseniors@gmail.com
www.swedmontonseniors.ca
Petrolia Seniors Group Offers Activities for Seniors
Results of a “Needs and Talents Survey of Seniors” undertaken in 1987 by Southminster-Steinhauer United Church in our Southwest neighborhoods, indicated that seniors had a very real desire to have more opportunities to meet together for fellowship. Thus “Petrolia Seniors” (55+) was born and the seniors attending soon took over the organizing and a small executive committee continues to plan our activities. Of benefit to the seniors who attend has been the opportunity for fun, friendship, sharing and caring— regardless of creed, colour, age or politics.
For almost 30 years, this popular group has met the 3rd Tuesday of every month, except July and August, for a reasonably priced lunch and program, plus an extra lunch out or field trip. Over the years the group has been treated to many interesting speakers and entertainers.
The registration fee covers the cost of the catering; rental of the hall; extra supplies; cost of the newsletter; as well as a small honorarium for the speaker. The requirement to have liability insurance has been a considerable added expense these past two years.
All seniors are welcome. There is no membership fee and little structure. Petrolia Seniors’ aim is to provide an opportunity to “enjoy fun activities with the least amount of Red Tape and fewest Rules and Regulations.”
Petrolia Seniors meets the 3rd Tuesdays 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Greenfield Community Hall, 3803 – 114 Street
PETROLIA SENIORS GROUP (55+) Invites YOU to come to ENJOY
LUNCH and a PROGRAM ($18 except December) Every Third Tuesday (except July and August)
11:45 a.m. (sharp) to 2:00 p.m. at Greenfield Community Hall, 3803 – 114th Street NW
October 15th -Fun!! Take-off of the Antique Road Show - Brad Ward, Auctioneer.
Bring a treasure or collectible for Brad to appraise.
To CONFIRM your attendance or for more information
Call: Nick 780-435-1045 or Betty 780-434-0711
We look forward to your participation.
Results of a “Needs and Talents Survey of Seniors” undertaken in 1987 by Southminster-Steinhauer United Church in our Southwest neighborhoods, indicated that seniors had a very real desire to have more opportunities to meet together for fellowship. Thus “Petrolia Seniors” (55+) was born and the seniors attending soon took over the organizing and a small executive committee continues to plan our activities. Of benefit to the seniors who attend has been the opportunity for fun, friendship, sharing and caring— regardless of creed, colour, age or politics.
For almost 30 years, this popular group has met the 3rd Tuesday of every month, except July and August, for a reasonably priced lunch and program, plus an extra lunch out or field trip. Over the years the group has been treated to many interesting speakers and entertainers.
The registration fee covers the cost of the catering; rental of the hall; extra supplies; cost of the newsletter; as well as a small honorarium for the speaker. The requirement to have liability insurance has been a considerable added expense these past two years.
All seniors are welcome. There is no membership fee and little structure. Petrolia Seniors’ aim is to provide an opportunity to “enjoy fun activities with the least amount of Red Tape and fewest Rules and Regulations.”
Petrolia Seniors meets the 3rd Tuesdays 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Greenfield Community Hall, 3803 – 114 Street
PETROLIA SENIORS GROUP (55+) Invites YOU to come to ENJOY
LUNCH and a PROGRAM ($18 except December) Every Third Tuesday (except July and August)
11:45 a.m. (sharp) to 2:00 p.m. at Greenfield Community Hall, 3803 – 114th Street NW
October 15th -Fun!! Take-off of the Antique Road Show - Brad Ward, Auctioneer.
Bring a treasure or collectible for Brad to appraise.
To CONFIRM your attendance or for more information
Call: Nick 780-435-1045 or Betty 780-434-0711
We look forward to your participation.
