For seniors related support, information, or volunteering, contact Debbie at 403-283-0554, ext. 224 (and leave a message) or email [email protected]. We appreciate any opportunity to connect with you!
Grandparent Reading Program
Sunnyside School is seeking community members to join the Grandparent Reading Program at Sunnyside School! Volunteers will be trained by a teacher on strategies to use when reading with children.
Commitment: one or two mornings per week for 1.5 hours
To apply: Call the school office at 403-777-6390 to apply and receive instruction on a CBE Police Check (no cost)
Monday Connections: Senior Support
Our Monday Connections group will take a break for July and August and will return in September.
Resources
Check out the HSCA website under ‘Senior Community Connections,’ ‘Online Programming,’ and ‘Caregiver Connections Online’ for more links and information or call Debbie.
Caregiver Connections
Our Caregiver Connections group will take a break for July and August and will return in September.
Chair Yoga
A gentle exercise class led by an experienced instructor, Sharon! Anyone is welcome.
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday (until the end of July) from 10:00 to 11:00 am. In-person and online options available!
Contact Debbie for the private Zoom link. The room opens at 9:30 am for chatting before the class or come by HSCA and join from the Hearth Room to watch the class live on a projector.
*New! Cribbage Group
When: Wednesday afternoons from 12:30 to 3:00 pm in the Hearth Room.
Join this established and well-organized group in their new location at HSCA! They play four games, break for coffee, tea, and snacks, and then play until 3:00 pm. There is a $1 admission fee to cover coffee supplies and a sign-up sheet for snacks.
Each game is $.25, which goes to the winner, then the winners move to the next table and there is an extra $.10 for a skunk. Anyone who wishes to play is welcome.
Connect with Us
We want to hear from you if you are a senior, are looking to help a senior you know, are concerned about a senior, are a potential volunteer, or if you have ideas that you would like to explore around seniors.
Mondays don’t work? Contact Debbie and we will try to find a time that works better for you. Are you interested in the following?
• Looking for information around senior supports or other programs or connections.
• Volunteering to provide support for a senior in the community.
• Learning about the programming for seniors in the community.
• Connecting to learn more about the Seniors’ Connections program.
• Anything you would like to learn more about, explore etc.
• If you just want to talk to someone.
Unique Volunteering Opportunity! 2023 Casino Fundraiser
Looking to spend a unique day volunteering for the community? HSCA’s next casino is in August at ACE Casino Airport located at 40 Aero Crescent NE (Formerly Cash Casino).
No experience needed! Join neighbours for the next casino that provides a large donation of casino funds to HSCA! Duties include cashing out casino chips and counting casino earnings, but don’t worry, there is a paid advisor there to lead the volunteers!
Dates: Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20
Shifts are available from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, 7:00 pm to 3:30 am, and 11:00 pm to 3:45 am. Yes, you read those shifts correctly, so drink all the free casino coffee you want to pull off an important night shift for the community!
Sign up on www.hsca.ca/volunteering through our volunteer portal and note your interest in ‘Casino Volunteer.’ For more information, contact Debbie at 403-283-0554, ext. 224 (and leave a message) or email [email protected].
Help Us Build a Seniors Support Network
The new Monday Connections is meant to build a seniors’ support network of volunteers who would like to help provide support to seniors in our community. Building a network would give us the opportunity to respond quicker when a need arises and make connections with seniors on a regular basis to check on how they are doing and explore any support they might be needing. If you would like to explore the possibilities and help to build this program, contact Debbie (contact information above) or feel free to connect with Debbie online during our Monday Connections group at 10:00 am (email Debbie for the Zoom link).
Please note, the Monday Connections group will take a break for July and August and return in September.
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