January 2025 SECA Seniors News Update
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2026 – Another Year – We Made it!
If you are reading this – congratulations! As a senior myself, I believe that regardless of our circumstance, reaching another new year is reason enough to celebrate – so again, congratulations, fellow seniors!
Tip for Seniors - Check out the Healthy Aging Portal.
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Last Month - December 2025
The Big Event – Our Biggest, Best-Attended Seniors Activity!
Winter Slip Prevention Class
This set of just-in-time slip prevention classes finished just as all that snow and ice arrived in Calgary. .
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December Pickleball Classes
Check out these newly-minted beginner and intermediate pickleball players at the completion of their classes – aren’t they a confident-looking lot! Watch for them outside this spring outside on outdoor courts in the community. .
Music to Sing to
Our senior’s committee member Albert Louie organized two very successful and well-attended musical entertainments: a trio performance on Dec 4th and a Christmas sing-a-long on Dec 11th.
This Month - January 2025
Games and Travelogue
A card tournament and word association game fill your January with easy social fun of cards and charades.
Instructor Tanya Presents – Seated Yoga
Our ever-popular Instructor Tanya leads a new series of exercise classes for January: seated yoga classes with a focus on restorative poses.
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January Talk – Cyberscams
The January 29th talk of the month has a planned presentation on those nasty cyberscams which so particularly affect seniors.
Next Month – February 2026
Games and More
Bingo, IPhone Video editing, and charades alternate during February. Coffee and snacks accompany each week’s hour of fun and camaraderie.
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Seated Yoga
The series of seated yoga classes with a focus on restorative poses concludes Feb 5th.
Get Going! For Golf, Gardening & Getting Out.
Winter will end – eventually! Instructor Tanya starts a new class series that will improve flexibility and strength just-in-time for warmer weather.
February Talk – Senior Activities Around Calgary
Two of our own committee members, Frank Henderson and Albert Louie, jointly-present a talk on seniors-focused activities in Calgary.
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A full schedule is available online for the 55+ Healthy and Happy Program: here