March 2026 SECA Seniors News Update
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Last Month - February 2025
Volunteers to the Fore
February was a month of our committee members moving up front and centre. Our volunteers usually toil away incognito, contributing unseen but here are examples of our members taking the lead:
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Debbie B. Designed and hosted a packed audience following along her lead on iPhone editing basics
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Albert L. Led a rousing session of team charades with hilarious results.
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Frank H. He was the consummate bingo-caller and guide to bingo patterns.
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Frank H. and Albert L. created a presentation on seniors activities in Calgary
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Thank you committee members for your extra contribution this month.
Get Going! For Golf, Gardening & Getting Out
Instructor Tanya got us going all right. Her ever-present enthusiasm and wit motivated our seniors to improve their flexibility and strength.
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Overhead in February
“Raise your arms to where your nipples were in your twenties.”
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This Month – March 2026
Exercise Classes
Throughout March, seniors’ exercises continue: “Get Going! For Golf, Gardening & Getting Out.” Join in and bring a pair of hand weights, a water bottle, indoor shoes and your own 9” pilates ball (Two water bottles or cans of food can be used as hand weights.)
Music Concert and Games
The Prairie Mountain Fiddlers ensemble will be providing a concert for our listening pleasure on March 5th.
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Note: this performance runs from 10:45 to 11: 45am. Arrive for a preconcert reception beforehand from 10:15 to 10:45am. Coffee, tea and goodies will be available for your enjoyment.
Spring Social
March 19th from 9:15–11:15 am – Food, Music, Games, Camaraderie, Connection. A cold buffet will be provided. Like our winter social, expect to meet and socialize with your fellow seniors.
Baking Competition
Bakers, get ready to start your ovens. On March 26th, we will host the first SECA baking competition. Ready your favorite cookie recipe and bring in at least two dozen samples for our judges and please include the recipe for your creation. By the way, our audience members are our judges – everyone will get to sample the treats and score their delectable favorites. Judges’ results will be then tallied and our winners recognized. Bring your appetite!
Next Month – April 2026
April kicks off the third year of 55+ Healthy and Happy Program.
Your band of volunteers are committed to build on our success to create a better, bigger program for seniors.
Art Classes Return
April will start with seven weeks of mixed media art classes. Instructor Alida returns to lead participants. For those of you who have been previous art class participants, you may return to carry on your creative journey. For potential new participants, please join right in – each class is a separate, independent lesson that does not require any prior experience. As is our norm, these classes will be free, drop-in and art supplies are provided.
Examples of students work from October 2025:
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New Exercise Class – Stay Strong, Steady & Mobile
Throughout April, join in a month of gentle fitness with a new instructor, Alison – maintain what you have and work towards gaining more strength, balance and mobility. This class is based on Yoga/Pilates and Barre-style movements with a chair, adapted for older adults. No floor work, no experience needed. Please bring your own 9” pilates ball to these classes.
April Talk: Spring Gardening Presentation.
Get ready for spring and maintain your gardening spirit as you await the promise a of spring’s green growth – what a lovely thought, even if Calgary weather doesn’t always co-operate. Our presenter will be Sheryl Normandeau, a Master Gardener and accomplished author, so bring your questions on all manner of flowers, shrubs, trees and vegetables.
A full schedule is available online for the 55+ Healthy and Happy Program: HERE