For all the programs listed below, or if you need to connect with me for anything related to seniors (support, information, or volunteering), call the office and leave me a message (403-283-0554 ext. 224) or send me an email at [email protected].
Snow Removal
Winter still has some time to go before the season ends. If you are having some difficulty clearing your snow, connect with me and I will see if I can find a volunteer who can help for the rest of the season.
If you are able to help a senior for the rest of the season, please let me know and I will match you if there is someone who is needing help. You will be helping to keep our seniors and other members of the community safe while travelling the sidewalks in our community.
Caregiver Connections
Caregiver Connections occurs online from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on the third Thursday of the month from January until June 2023, but I can connect with you at anytime. Connecting with someone outside of family and friends can help when we are feeling overwhelmed or just need someone to talk to. Just send me an email or call and I will be more than happy to send you the link or find a different time or way to connect with you.
HSCA Website
Check out the HSCA website, under ‘Senior Community Connections,’ Online Programming,’ and ‘Caregiver Connections Online,’ for more links and information. If you don’t have a computer or internet access but would like more information about supports and programs, please send me an email or call me and leave a message. I will get back to you and provide you with contact numbers, information, and supports that may be helpful. If there is something you would like to see added to the site, please let me know.
Chair Yoga
Chair yoga takes place from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays, until the end of July. For the link to the class, please contact me directly. The online room opens at 9:30 am to connect. Be sure to join five minutes before 10:00 am to make sure your link is working.
If you would like to join the class in person at the community centre, the front door to the centre will be open at about 9:30 am. You will be joining Sharon and the online class from a screen in the Hearth Room. Continued in person programming will be dependent on attendance moving forward. I know that winter can make this a challenge with weather and driving conditions, etc. Increased interest will help to keep this program running in person. We do still ask that all participants in person please bring a mask to wear during the class for everyone’s safety.
This is a gentle exercise class that will help you to move and stay limber, especially during the winter when you may not be walking as much. Come join us.
Monday Connections
An online support group for seniors every Monday from 10:00 to11:00 am. Contact me for the link.
Cribbage Group
Cribbage is a new card group that meets on Wednesday afternoon from 12:30 to 3:00 pm in the Hearth Room. This group has been together for many years and is joining our Community Connections program from another location. We are excited to bring you another opportunity for connections.
They play four games, break for coffee, tea, and snacks, and then play until 3:00 pm. There is a $1 admission fee to cover coffee supplies and a sign-up sheet for snacks.
Each game is $.25, which goes to the winner, then the winners move to the next table and there is an extra $.10 for a skunk. Anyone who wishes to play is welcome. If you are looking for another opportunity to connect with others, enjoy playing crib or would like to learn to play crib, come check them out; everyone is welcome.
If there is anything related to seniors that you would like to explore or know about, or if there are other programs or supports that would be of benefit to you or another family member, please connect with me. I am more than happy to talk and share connections, links, and explore other possibilities for connecting and supporting seniors and their families in our
