Are you a senior centre professional looking for new ideas? Register for the SEEK 2015 Conference which focuses on strategies and skills needed to help citizens age well. Whether building infrastructure and communities that are "senior-friendly" or advocating for increased services and support for an aging population, the conference will present actionable strategies for professionals and community members to use to make their communities a better place for their aging populations to live, work and play
Get the best rates by registering before June 30.

Three ESCC member organizations have been nominated for the 2015 Minister's Seniors Service Award.  Congratulations to Multicultural Women & Seniors Services Association, Lifestyle Helping Hands Seniors Association and Sage.

Do you have an ongoing daily, weekly, or monthly free meal? 211 is updating the 211 Year Round Meals List and would be glad to include your information. Call 780-392-8722 or e-mail [email protected].

Anyone 55 years or older is invited to attend this event hosted by the Boyle Street Community League. Call 780-422-5857 or email [email protected] for more information and to book your table.

BBQ Bob will be on the deck to host a cook off. Basic ingredients will be supplied for you to put together the best burger on the grill. You can bring your own secret sauce or ingredients to win the crowd over. Winners will leave with bragging rights. The afternoon will wrap up with a (root) beer and a barbecue to toast the summer season. $9. Call 780-483-1209 for information.

Join David Aaron, a local internationally recognized photographer and an artist who specializes in photos of historical Edmonton, for a special presentation. Fee $3. 

Join us for a potluck and 50/50 draw. Optional 50/50 tickets cost $1. Please bring a dish to share. RSVP by calling 780-496-2997. 

Provincial Benefits: June 23 at 1 p.m. Topics will include Alberta Seniors Benefit, Dental and Optical Assistance for Seniors, Special Needs Assistance and Property Tax Deferral Program. 

Federal Benefits: June 23 at 2 p.m. Presentation by Service Canada on the federal benefits such as CPP, OAS and GIS as well as information on the application process. 

Both sessions are free, but you must pre-register by calling 780-423-5510 ext. 301.