Seniors' week in Central Alberta gets started on Monday.
Almost 40 years ago the late Alice Modin began a campaign to start a senior's day in Strathcona County that helped pave the way for this annual event.
The events scheduled mark a week dedicated to honouring and celebrating the contributions of older adults in the community.
Check out these events across the region to take part in.
Camrose
Monday
💃 Seniors’ Week Provincial Launch – Seniors Prom — 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Mirror Lake Centre. Enjoy live music, dancing, lunch and a photo booth. Don your best and celebrate in style!
Bentley
Monday
🧘 Seated Movers & Grovers — 9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Centre. Enjoy gentle movement and connection. Register by calling 403-748-2160.
Tuesday
🍋 Lemonade & a Cookie — 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Bentley Boutique (inside Bentley Long Term Care Centre). Sweeten your day with a treat!
🃏 Cards, Games & Social Time — 1:00 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Centre. Bring your game face and friendly spirit.
Wednesday
🪑 Chair Yoga — 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Centre. Light, mindful movement to refresh your body.
🎶 Music in the Park Outing — 5:30 p.m. Meet at FCSS for a ride to Lacombe. $5 includes the ride, a drink and a snack. Register by 12 p.m. the same day.
Thursday
☕ Toast & Coffee Social — 10:00 a.m., followed by cards at 1 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Centre.
🎯 Cornhole & Snacks — 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Centre. Come toss a few bags and share a few laughs.
Blackfalds
Monday
🏊 Aqua Size — 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the Abbey Centre. Make a splash and stay active!
🌸 Create & Learn: Flower Arranging — 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Community Centre. RSVP at 403-900-9066 and bring your creativity.
Tuesday
🎉 Movement 50+ Walking Club – Canada Party! — 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Abbey Centre. Wear red and white and join in the fun and games.
🫖 Tea & Cards — 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Servus Credit Union Public Library. Crib, canasta, board games, snacks and good company.
🚛 Waste Transfer Station Tour — 6:10 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. RSVP at 403-900-9066.
Wednesday
🥢 Spring Roll Workshop — 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Beyond Food Community Hub. Call 403-900-9066 to reserve your spot.
🍕 Pizza & Movie Afternoon — 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Community Centre. RSVP required.
Thursday
👋 Seniors Club Open House — 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Community Centre. Stop in for snacks, games and friendly faces.
Friday
📱 Success with social media — 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the Community Centre. Learn the tips and tricks! Call to register.
🎉 Bingo Bonanza! — 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Community Centre. Prizes and fun hosted by the Blackfalds Youth Crew.
Penhold
Tuesday
🍓 Strawberry Planting Class — 2:00 p.m. at the library. $5 to participate. Call 403-886-2636 to register and dig into some fun.
Ponoka
Wednesday
🏊 Seniors’ Week Tea — 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the Ponoka Aquaplex. Enjoy coffee, tea and light snacks in a relaxed, social setting.
Thursday
☕ Seniors’ Week Tea — 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Ponoka Jubilee Library. Drop in at the library for tea, coffee and conversation.
Clive
Thursday
🌿 Intergenerational Garden Party — 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the library. Enjoy tea, desserts, crafts, storytelling and gift bags. A beautiful way to connect across generations.
Sylvan Lake
Friday
☕ Mayor's Seniors High Tea — 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the NexSource Centre Curling Rink. Featuring live entertainment by the Cheryl Fisher Jazz Trio. Dress up and enjoy an elegant afternoon.
Innisfail
Monday
🥌 Floor Curling — 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Seniors Centre.
🎨 Craft & Chat — 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Bring your craft project and connect.
🃏 Euchre — 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Seniors Centre.
🫖 Seniors Tea — 2:00 p.m. at the public library.
Tuesday
🎳 Carpet Bowling — 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
🌸 Mayor’s Garden Party — 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Historical Village. Light refreshments and local entertainment.
♠️ Cribbage — 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
🎯 Game Night — 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Bean bag toss and more fun.
Wednesday
🥞 Brunch Buffet & Golf Course Tour — 10:30 a.m. at Innisfail Golf Club. Call 403-227-3376 ext. 225 to register.
🧶 Hats for the Homeless — 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Society. Join the community crochet project.
💃 Line Dancing — 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Seniors Centre.
Thursday
🏡 Aging in Place Workshop — 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Library Learning Centre. Hosted by FCSS and Just Like Family Homecare. Register at 403-227-3376 ext. 225.
🥌 Floor Curling — 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Seniors Centre
🥗 Come for Lunch — 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Seniors Centre. $5 members / $6 non-members.
🃏 Whist — 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Seniors Centre
Friday
🎳 Carpet Bowling — 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Seniors Centre
🃏 Bridge — 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Seniors Centre
Saturday
🎶 Musical Jam Session — 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Seniors Centre. Bring your instrument or come to enjoy the music.
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