Information for Seniors in the Community
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 during the winter can make a big difference in our lives.
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. SWESA has many offerings in programs and options
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
February 18th – Enriching our Understanding of Alberta’s Black Settlers
Debbie Beaver, University of Alberta, Department of Psychology
March 17th --Your Heredity and You Today
Dr. Ramesh Bhambhani, retired University of Alberta Educator
April 21st – University o f Alberta Botanic Garden and the Aga Khan Garden
Dr. Lee Foote, Director, Alberta Botanic Garden
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
February 18th – Enriching our Understanding of Alberta’s Black Settlers
Debbie Beaver, University of Alberta, Department of Psychology
March 17th --Your Heredity and You Today
Dr. Ramesh Bhambhani, retired University of Alberta Educator
April 21st – University o f Alberta Botanic Garden and the Aga Khan Garden
Dr. Lee Foote, Director, Alberta Botanic Garden
To CONFIRM your attendance or for more information
Call: Nick 780-435-1045 or Betty 780-434-0711
We look forward to your participation.
Prime Timers at Ermineskin Community League
This is a group run by Risen Lord Lutheran Church that meets on the third Wednesday of each month.
This is geared to the 55+ Crowd and you are invited to gather in the multi- purpose room for an afternoon of games, goodies and good company.
Please contact the office if you have any questions. ( 780-438-6623 or eclinfo1@gmail.com)
This is a group run by Risen Lord Lutheran Church that meets on the third Wednesday of each month.
This is geared to the 55+ Crowd and you are invited to gather in the multi- purpose room for an afternoon of games, goodies and good company.
Please contact the office if you have any questions. ( 780-438-6623 or eclinfo1@gmail.com)
