Seniors SI is a partnership between Innoweave and the Government of Canada to help communities across Canada generate, implement, and scale socially innovative community-level approaches to reduce the social isolation of seniors.

 

Seniors SI will support a forthcoming call for proposals for the federal New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). The NHSP will fund projects that are part of community-wide efforts to reduce social isolation among seniors. Innoweave will support the development and implementation of community-wide approaches and projects eligible to apply for NHSP funding through engagement sessions and coaching.

 

Engagement sessions will be held in communities across Canada and online. These sessions will introduce Seniors SI and collective impact and will provide an opportunity for groups to engage with each other on innovative ways to reduce the social isolation of seniors. A session is scheduled for Calgary on April 23 and an online session is scheduled for May 5.

 

Learn more about the Seniors SI program.

A clear understanding of the relationship between a strategic plan and an operational plan will empower the management and operational team to undertake effective activities in pursuit of your mission.  Learn practical steps and gain concrete resources to build out strategies and annual activities that embed your mission in the everyday. Learn more.

This full day interactive workshop focuses on interculturalism and provides participants with a foundational set of concepts and tools to navigate cultural differences and build on the richness of cultural diversity. Facilitated by the Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative.

Free drop-in counselling services are available for individual, couple and family therapy. No referral is needed to access these services. Sessions are approximately 50 minutes long and services are provided by seven organizations in Edmonton. 
 

The counselling services can assist with a variety of issues including, but not limited to: anxiety and depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, adjusting to life in Canada, alcohol and drug use.
 

For more information refer to the brochure, flyer, website or call 211.

Book Sale
April 14 - 18, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
North Edmonton Seniors Association (7524-139 Ave)

Flea Market
April 18, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
North Edmonton Seniors Association (7524-139 Ave)

Spring Rummage and Bake Sale
April 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and April 26, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
South East Edmonton Seniors Association (9350 - 82 St.)
 

An introduction to the endless opportunities that the internet offers. From booking flights to researching home care remedies you don't know what useful or useless information lies ahead. Our instructor will turn the Safari, Chrome, & Google schmoogle into ABC's and 123's. 

A review of what Skype is, what you need for it to work, some basic navigation tips, and answering your questions. Registration is required. Call 587-987-3200.

Call 780-451-4589 to book an appointment.

Everyone is welcome for the silent auction and BBQ. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the dinner and auction begin at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members.
 

Cost is $5/game which includes shoe rental. Public transportation or carpool options are available. Pay and register at the front desk by April 20. For more information call 780-496-2997.

A 2-hour crash course on everything you want to know about money but were afraid to ask! The session includes topics such as insurance myths, RRSPs, TFSAs and GICs, tax shelters and beneficiaries. Contact 780-342-8625 for more information. Registration deadline is April 23. Location: 3Y, 11111 Jasper Ave.

Once a year senior's choirs from small towns across Alberta come together to perform at the Senior's Choir Fling. This year, the performance is in Westlock. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, the performance (or just stroll Westlock for the afternoon) and the murals in the town of Legal. Register by April 24 by calling 780-423-5510 ext 301.  

The Melody Singer's spring concert is "Just Plain Folk" a celebration of folksongs old and new.  Tickets are $7. Contact 780-468-1985 for more information.