Calgary Seniors' Resource Society
3639 26th ST NE T1Y 5E1 Calgary, AB, Canada

Take a Walk in the Park Day Heres a list of our 10 favourite walks in and around Calgary (in no particular order)! 1. Tent Ridge 2. Blackshale Suspension Bridge in Kananaskis 3. North Glenmore Park 4. Sandy Beach 5. Lake Minnewanka 6. Johnston Canyon 7. River Park 8. Crescent Heights Lookout 9. Stanley Park 10. Bow River Pathway

Education, education, education! Join a series of presentations via zoom on financial scams and fraud in ethnocultural communities. One of the groups today is presenting in Vietnamese at 3pm. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86757542695... Meeting ID: 867 5754 2695 Passcode: 435794

Iris Apfel, now at the prime age of 99, is still as fashionable as ever! "My philosophy is to live in the now yesterday is gone, you don’t know if there’s even going to be a tomorrow, so you might as well enjoy today. As my husband used to say, you should really live every day as if it were your last, because one day you’ll be right." https://www.harpersbazaar.com//iris-apfel-life-is-very-gr/

It’s Passover, so you know what that means...a delicious home cooked meal from your Bubbe (grandma). Here are some top notch recipes, Passover approved of course. https://www.google.ca//5-ways-cook-jewish-grandmother%3fam

ET driver, Su has now moved to Ontario, but that didn’t stop her from reaching out and sharing her experience with us while in Calgary!

Is it just us, or is becoming an intergenerational pen pal the latest trend? In Edmonton, these Grade 3 students call themselves the COVID Care Bears. If you want to be part of an intergenerational pen pal program, register through our link https://www.calgaryseniors.org/volunteer-opportunities https://globalnews.ca//grade-3-students-pen-pals-edmonton/

Carol (92-year-old): What’s my resolution for 2021? More time with my grandchildren and great-grandchildren...IN PERSON!!

Get to know Farah! She's one of our amazing volunteers in our Friendly Check In program

2021 Resolutions: We asked our senior clients, and they answered.

Happy New Year!! What are your new years resolutions for 2021?

The days where we would thank our frontline workers with a smile or a free coffee have dwindled down... And we want to bring that kindness back to the forefront! It's understandable that we are all feeling drained, fatigued, and frustrated with the ongoing battle that we are all facing. However, we must remember that we are stronger together. A little kindness goes a long way... ask your cashier how their day was. Thank your nurses and doctors. Wave at your postal worker. Smile at your neighbour. Do your part and wear a mask to protect others. We look forward to the day where we can see this as a distant memory, and be proud of the communal effort we all put forth! With that being said, thank-you to all our frontline workers for all that you do. #feelgoodfriday #yyc #frontlineworkers

Dear 2020: Thank u, next. !

Take a look at some of the wonderful cards and goodies volunteers have been sending to our seniors in our Cheer Mail Program . #ThoughtfulThursday

Happy New Years Eve! We hope to look back at this year and remember the good that came out of it. It was a struggle for many, but we saw an outpour of generosity that we wanted to highlight before this year comes to an end!

We are excited to launch the new Holiday Helpers program! This program will bring happiness, connection, and holiday spirit to our seniors to prevent further isolation around the holidays. Volunteers will help with one time or short term tasks for holidays all year long such as helping seniors decorate, take them shopping to buy presents and help with wrapping, etc. This program will make a huge difference in the lives of our seniors throughout the holidays. If you are in...terested in becoming a Holiday Helper Volunteer, click on the link below to apply: http://ow.ly/Ugmn50CoHjZ

Christmas Shopping? Grab some extra gift cards for Calgary Seniors! We use donated gift cards to support our clients throughout the year. Call Joanne at (403) 266-6200 for more details.

Ottawa grandma finds her happy hour on Instagram https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5791450

"You guys are my saviors, without the help of the volunteers to get to my appointments I would be a complete wreck I’m afraid. I count my blessings that I found your organization." - Louise, 91 Louise is one of many clients that are in need of volunteer drivers to take her to her medical appointments. If you have a vehicle and are available to drive seniors to their essential medical appointments, please consider signing up to volunteer! http://ow.ly/qRtI50CjdOx