Reaching Out to Oakridge Neighbours

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Drop-in Coffee Chat

Every Wednesday morning from 9:15 to 11:15 am

Oakridge Community Centre Main Floor

All ages welcome. Friendly conversations, exchange of experiences, presentations on topics of interest to group demographics, and opportunities to meet others in similar situations. To be added to weekly local ‘goings on’ email including helpful tips, just text or phone Bruce at 403-816-7271 or email [email protected].

Chat and Coffee Speaker Series: Alzheimer Awareness and Strategies Presented by Alzheimer Society

Wednesday, April 16 from 10:45 am to 12:15 pm

Oakridge Centre

Pre-register for seating by emailing [email protected].

May and June Upcoming Speaker Topics:

• May 2025 (Date to be announced) – Disabled Association of Alberta Sailing Experiences on the Glenmore – Persons with Disability or Mobility Issues

• June 2025 (Date to be announced) – Bruce Sutherland, Local area Calgary resident Hunting Russian Submarines in the Cold War – Has Anything Changed?

Weekly Tuesday Walks

10:00 am Sharp

Join our walking program or walk with a buddy. Chances are you’ll stick with a walking program if you have someone to walk with. Text Gary at 403-831-5682. Outdoor or mall walks depending on the temperature. If the temperature is -11 C or colder, we walk indoors at Chinook Mall.

• First Tuesday, 24 St and 90 Ave, SW Lot East toward Heritage Park.

• Second Tuesday, 90 Ave and Oakmount Drive , SW Lot, East toward Glenmore Landing.

• Third Tuesday, Oakridge Community Centre, pathways in the neighbourhood.

• Fourth Tuesday, South End of 24 St Bebo Grove, Fish Creek Park, a different route each month.

Community Oakfest Event

May 3, Evening

Featuring “the Two Bit Bandits”

Cost is $15

Celebrate 55th year! Dress to impress. Go to https://oakridgecommunity.ca/.

Dress for the Decade Prizes:

• 70s – Disco fever and platform shoes

• 80s – Neon, leg warmers, and big hair

• 90s – Grunge flannel or 90s street style

• 2000s – Tracksuits, bling, and Y2K chic

Which decade will you rock?

Live music, dancing, prizes, and decades of fun!

Recent Presentation Information: The Way in Social Prescribing

Free service for seniors. Self-referral is a matter of phoning to book an appointment within 48 hours with a Community Outreach Worker at 403 – SENIORS or 403-736-4677. Saves time, fewer phone calls, and less internet searching to coordinate goal-focused needs and services.

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