Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council
#255 Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre, 8330 82 Ave. T6C 4E3 Edmonton, AB, Canada

ATTN: Edmonton seniors organizations. We want YOU to help us transform Edmonton's network for older adults. Get involved: https://seniorscouncil.net/working-together-to-transform-ed

Today, we were hosted by the Edmonton Social Planning Council for a virtual presentation about the Coordinated Pandemic Response effort in Edmonton’s seniors sector. Thanks ESPC for proving this great summary resource!

Mother’s Day raffle! Proceeds fund the amazing programs at SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Association.

https://westportlibrary.org//building-muscle-m/2021-04-28/ A great three-part series with information about how to build muscle mass for older adults.

https://www.abundantpeace.com/events Discover peace and tranquility through Tai Chi. The Abundant Peace Aikido & Tai Chi School is offering a 1-hour class on Apr. 11, 2:30 3:30 p.m. To register, email [email protected]. You will receive a join link upon registration. Discover more events for older Edmontonians: https://seniorscouncil.net/events-calendar

Lunch and Learn Apr. 9! Find out about the Edmonton Coordinated Pandemic Response Group and how local seniors serving organizations worked together to support older Edmontonians throughout the pandemic.

Calling all local organizations that support older adults! We need your help to transform Edmonton's seniors framework. Learn more: https://seniorscouncil.net/working-together-to-transform-ed

Experience a world of flavours from the comfort of home. The Edmonton Intercultural Centre is offering FREE online cooking classes each Thursday. Pre-register online: http://tinyurl.com/EIC-worldflavors Learn more: https://www.edmontoninterculturalcentre.ca/programs/

Spring phone programming for older Albertans by our friends at Alberta Seniors' Centre Without Walls!

Help connect local older Edmontoniansbecome a friendly phonecaller with North Edmonton Seniors Association!

Edmonton’s seniors sector is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic to keep seniors safe. ESCC is curating information and resources related to the pandemic at https://www.seniorscouncil.net/covid-19 We will be updating this page with relevant information for seniors and their families in the coming weeks. Check back regularly for new information.

Looking forward to the grand opening of Community League Plaza! You can catch the grand opening virtually via livestream.

Great opportunity from North Edmonton Seniors Association to learn more about wills & estates planning.

Help us celebrate our seniors on this International Day of Older Persons! Tell us what ‘The Gift of Age’ has given you.

A refreshed The Gift of Age and revised Edmonton Seniors Declaration recognize and celebrate the contributions of older adults. How fitting that we are able to reveal these words of commitment to you on International Day of Older Persons. View the full version here: https://www.seniorscouncil.net/age-friendly-edmonton

Age is a gift to a city allowing us to connect with the generations before, to learn the stories that brought us here. So today, on International Day of Older Persons, we want to share a video encapsulating ‘The Gift of Age’, a pillar of the Edmonton Seniors Declaration.

We are excited to share that the City of Edmonton has proclaimed October 1st International Day of Older Persons! This date was originally marked 75 years ago by the United Nations and started being recognized internationally 30 years ago. Older adults are important threads in the fabric of our community and together we can build and sustain a neighbourly city where we work to support older adults.

Get cooking with ESCTV!

We were nominated for a 2020 Minister's Seniors Service Award by a member of the Edmonton Coordinated Pandemic Response Group! Thank you for this recognition. We look forward to continuing helping older Edmontonians in these difficult times.

Some great thoughts on grandparenting from the residents at GEF Seniors Housing!

Congratulations to the fine folks over at Drive Happiness for receiving the CMHA Betty Hughes Memorial Award. A recognition well deserved for the significant transportation service you provide to older Edmontonians.

Walking is a great activity--and one that you can continue to do worry-free during the pandemic. Join Strathcona Place Society Senior Centre's next free walking group on September 16 at noon. Stroll about the beautiful Queen Alexandra neighbourhood and enjoy the great outdoors on a budget. Register online: https://forms.gle/2b9EE9ADSr1krXfp7

Still time to register for fall programs! Lots of great entertainment options at Mill Woods Seniors Association.

In any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health problem or illness. Speaking up when suicidal isn't "attention seeking". Experiencing mental illness doesn't make you "weak". Older adults are especially at risk of isolation. Remember to take some time to check in on those around you--your compassionate ear could save a life!

Today is the last day to register for online fall programs at SEESA! https://www.seesa.ca/programs.html Make sure to register by midnight to avoid disappointment. Some great recreation options, including yoga, painting, ukulele and more.

The Early Onset Dementia Alberta Foundation is teaming up with the CRA to provide informative online workshops. Digital Services and How to Slam the Scams: Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. COVID-19 Info for Persons with Disability: Sept. 17 at 11:30 a.m. Email [email protected] to register.

We have masks for seniors-serving organizations! If you're an Edmonton organization helping seniors, you can order up to 4,000 masks using our online order form: http://ow.ly/YL5E50BgvjB. An ESCC staff member will get back to you to coordinate your order. Thanks to the wonderful Cassaundra and Caroline for being our fabulous models! Masks supplied by YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) North West Edmonton Seniors Society 55+ Activity Centre

Starting this weekend! Join Canadian Cultural Mosaic Foundation for an informative virtual series in cultural competency. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of the diversity that exists in Canada.

Our friends at Sage Seniors Association are hiring! Check out this great opportunity.

Craft fair alert! North Edmonton Seniors Association is hosting their "Wizards of Odds 'N Ends" sale and you're invited. Pick up one-of-a-kind handmade goods. Safety guidelines will be observed. Remember to wear your favourite mask and ensure appropriate distancing between yourself and other shoppers.

Many older Edmontonians are true pillars of the community. Joanne is doing some amazing work raising money for local women’s shelters and generating awareness about family violence.