CALGARY – Seniors Week in Calgary kicked off on Monday, with more than two dozen events planned as a way to celebrate the contributions seniors make to the community.
“They really do make a huge difference in the quality of life we enjoy here in Calgary,” said John Mungham, social worker, City of Calgary Senior Services in a release. “They make up a large portion of our volunteer community and voter turnout, and really, have their hands in all aspects of what makes Calgary great – they help keep our parks beautiful, they help support vulnerable people through community support programs, they’re involved in arts and culture – you name it and seniors are probably involved.”
You can share your Seniors’ Week photos and stories using the hashtag #yycseniors on Twitter and on the city’s Facebook Event page.
Some events running from June 1 to 7 are only for seniors; others are for the whole family.
Here is a list from the City of Calgary website. For additional information on specific events, click here.
Monday, June 1: Healthy Aging Strategies – Embrace the years with well-being and a social strategy
Marlborough Park Community Association | 6021 Madigan Dr NE | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 1-7: Fort Calgary – Free admission for seniors 65+
Fort Calgary | 750 Ninth Avenue SE | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
June 1-7: Seniors for Seniors Adoption Program
City of Calgary Animal Services |2201 Portland Street SE | Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 2: Glenbow Museum – Free admission and membership discounts for seniors 65+
Glenbow Museum| 130 Ninth Avenue SE
Tuesday, June 2: Celebrating the World of Seniors
Kerby Centre – a luncheon and live cultural performance |1133 Seventh Avenue SW | Noon – 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3: CARP Calgary – Get Ready for Retirement
West Hillhurst Community Association |1940 Sixth Avenue NW |3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 4: Seniors Fair & Alex Mobile Clinic
Genesis Centre |7555 Falconridge Boulevard NE | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 4: Creative Aging Calgary Society Annual General Meeting
Garrison Green Seniors Community (GGSC) |3028 Don Ethell Blvd SW | 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, June 5: Seniors Social in the Square
5th St Square | 5th St. & 7th Ave SW | Free admission | 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturday, June 6: Stay Active, Stay Involved – 2nd Annual SASI Jaunt
Confederation Park | near 13 Street NW at 21 Avenue NW | 10 a.m. rain or shine
Saturday, June 6: Senior Wellness Day
Saturday, June 6: Birding Course – Birding by Sound
Ralph Klein Park | 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
For other events hosted by the City of Calgary’s Recreation department, including trivia, guided walks, square dancing and well-being workshops, click here.
To learn more what is offered year-round, or more about Seniors’ Week, check out calgary.ca/seniors.
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