Chat and Coffee
Drop-in Wednesday mornings between 9:15 and 11:15 am
Oakridge Community Centre Main Floor
Chat and Coffee Speaker Series Event: Garth Anderson, Realtor Attendee Presents Home Readiness for Aging, Home Sale Prep, and Downsizing Tips
Wednesday, March 12, 11:00 am to 12:15 Noon
Pre-register March 1 to 11
Second floor of Oakridge Community Centre
This event will discuss safety measures for special situations, adaptations to consider, and how to maximize home sale showings. More details are posted in our weekly email notes.
Text or phone Bruce at 403-816-7271 or email [email protected] regarding the contact list, event details, or questions. We will add you to our email list; request, complete, and submit the contact form to assist our record file.
Weekly Tuesday Walks
10:00 am Sharp
Outdoors (if temperature is -11 C or colder, the indoor mall becomes the option)
• First Tuesday, March 4, 24 St and 90 Ave, SW Lot East toward Heritage Park
• Second Tuesday, March 11, 90 Ave and Oakmount Drive, SW Lot, East toward Glenmore Landing
• Third Tuesday, March 18, Oakridge Community Centre, follow pathways in the neighbourhood
• Fourth Tuesday, March 25, 24 St south into Bebo Grove, Fish Creek Park, a different route each month.
Indoors Option
Chinook Mall, second floor, Meet at the escalator area.
Weekly Wednesday Drop-in Chats
March 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9:15 to ~11:00 am
All ages welcome. Attendees are mostly 55+ plus various friends from Oakridge and nearby neighbouring communities. Middle agers are encouraged to participate (‘the sandwich generation’…Caring for children and looking out for aging parents). Useful tips help all groups work together. If you are new to the neighbourhood, visit the Oakridge Community Centre; it’s the hub of Oakridge community programs and we give tours! For updates, google Oakridge Community bulletin board (https://oakridgecommunity.ca/bulletin-board/).
Potluck Lunch Gatherings
TBA
Build friendships in each other’s homes. A fine way for new attendees to make connections and regular attendees to enjoy the hospitality
April Upcoming Workshop
Alzheimer Society: Adjusting to Symptoms of Dementia
May Upcoming Presentation
Sailing for Persons with Disability or Mobility Needs
Adaptive boats and equipment for seniors, persons with disabilities, or mobility needs can access sailing experiences.
The Way In NETWORK Recap – January 22, 2025
Organized by Oakridge Seniors’ Group, OCA second floor room reached capacity with 55 registrants, including 18 new attendees. The Way In is a free service, not attached to income levels, who came to give information to seniors who live independently and are aging in place.
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