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Each week we have gaming tables set up and available from 9:15-11:15am. Scrabble and crib are the current favorites. If you like gaming and are an early riser, come for a coffee and a game (or bring a game of your choosing) to begin your day. 

 

Last Month - September 2025

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Line Dancing

Our seniors were gently challenged in mind and body throughout September by our instructor Tracey. She used a set of engaging and varied music to enhance everyone’s experience. Seniors jumped in with both feet, some taking breaks as needed in the social area of our meeting space. Feedback on their line dance experience: a challenge to the mind as much as to the body.

Curious, your 55+ committee checked in with doctor google and uncovered that seniors’ line dancing has more benefits than simply becoming fleet-footed. A medical perspective:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/dancing-for-seniors

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English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes Restarted

 

Instructor Artem resumed ESL classes this month to participants from all over the planet. After class, most seniors stayed on with Artem to informally practice their language skills.

 

Talk on Seniors Deductions from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

 

Our presenter Bonnie from CRA ran overtime with all of the interest shown from the jam-packed audience. Her personal stories of her own mother and experiences of senior tax-filers made the information relevant and, yes, even humorous at times (is that even possible?)  Well done, Bonnie. 

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A Special Thanks to COBS Bread Shawnessy

For our monthly talk, COBS Bread Shawnessy kindly donated two big trays of pastries and other baked goods for our treats. Very popular and well received – thank you COBS Bread Shawnessy!

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This Month - October 2025

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Line Dancing

More line dancing! 

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ESL Classes Finish

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English as a Second Language classes will finish up with a final class. Thanks to Artem, our intrepid instructor!

 

New Series of Art Classes

Seniors may recall instructor Alida who filled in during our last art class this past June. Well, Alida returns to host a new series of mixed media art classes–with oil pastels, water colours and other materials to work from. Each class is a separate lesson, come when you can – no registration required.

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Protect Yourself Against Scams – A Talk for Seniors

 

Scams are a seniors’ scourge and scammers place a huge bullseye on seniors. Arm yourself against scammers with a talk this coming October 30th at 10:15 am. Presented by the Better Business Bureau and Alberta’s Consumer Investigations Unit (CIU).
P.S. FYI, there is a rumour that some of COBS Bread Shawnessy baked goods may be making a return visit that day. 

 

Next Month – November 2025

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Pickleball – Two New Classes - 2 More Intermediate Spots!

Back by popular demand – a new series of Pickleball lessons, now expanded to have beginner and intermediate classes. Lessons run Sundays starting November 2nd from 3:30–6:30 PM at Cardel Rec South. We still have 2 more spots in our intermediate classes.  Beginners classes are full but are accepting waitlist additions. Register here: https://seca55plus.wixsite.com/home/fall-pickleball

 

A Talk on Grief and the Holidays  – November 27th

 

Ah, “the circle of life” – with seniors, that circle gets closer to closing – as seniors know only too well. This month’s talk brings two retired nurses to share their perspective on grief and the holidays. With much experience in palliative care, this talk is sure to resonate with seniors.  And should any of you seniors not yet know of “the circle of life” from videos or films shared with children or grandchildren, check out this link which describes the song’s meaning: https://lyricstories.com/song-meanings/circle-of-life-lyrics-meaning