Did You Know? We have examples of our latest series of art classes throughout this month’s newsletter

Throughout April and May, art classes were a mainstay of our activity program. Led by instructor Alida, the students experimented with a variety of subjects, techniques and methods to create art in under an hour.

Theme: Flowers on Black. May 7th. Artists: Gail, Bev, Joyce, Gloria, Clair, Mary, Cathy Y, Carol, Marli

Theme: Balloons. April 23. Artists: Cliff, Maury, Paula, Kathy, Linda, Marli, Claire, Sharon, Mary. 

Look out for your own creation!

 

Last Month - May 2025

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Exercise – Stay Strong, Steady & Mobile

May saw the successful conclusion of our gentle fitness featuring instructor Alison. Classes were based on Yoga/Pilates and Barre-style movements done with a chair and adapted for older adults. Thank you Alison – the students rate you highly – even when you make them sweat!

Monthly Talk: Assisted Living Home Care Presentation.

May’s talk on Assisted living was presented by Assisted Living Alberta (ALA). This very well attended talk had keen interest shown by a large audience. Seniors had a range of questions on transitioning from independent living to supported living. (The ALA is Alberta’s new [Q3 2025] provincial health agency, established by the Government of Alberta to manage continuing care and social services province-wide)

 

This Month – June 2026

 

Learn Crochet!

Look forward to three weeks of crochet classes. Become “hooked” on learning the basics of crochet and trying out new projects each week. Yarn and crochet hooks supplied.

 

Exercise – Zumba Gold!

Zumba for Seniors? You bet! You will not want to miss these classes running through June. And yes, they have been designed with seniors in mind. Imagine telling your friends and family that you do Zumba! Hint: Bring a water bottle!

 

June Talk: CPS Situational Awareness

The Calgary Police Service (CPS) returns to give another presentation: Situational Awareness.

• Recognize common safety risks seniors face

• Use easy observation and prevention habit

• Know who to call and what to report

• Feel more confident in everyday situations.

 

Next Two Months – July and August 2026

 

On Hiatus – the program takes a break during the summer months.

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The Program Resume – September 3rd, 2026

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The Game’s Afoot! 

Join in for a month of September games, with the return of several fan favs from last season: team rummy, bingo and word games. As always our boardgaming tables and assorted games will be available for players.

 

Great Gains Exercise Classes

Senior’s favorite Tanya kicks off the fall season with seven weeks of exercise. The theme for the fall series: great gains. These chair-supported classes focus on strength, mobility and balance with seniors in mind. Please bring your own 9” pilates ball and hand weights to these classes.

 

September Talk: First Aid CPR Presentation for Seniors.

A certified first aider will provide seniors with the basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

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A full schedule is available online for the 55+ Healthy and Happy Program: HERE

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FUNDING ANNOUNCMENT

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SECA is excited to announce that our 55+ Healthy & Happy 2026–2027 Schedule is now complete and available on our website!

This year-long project includes:

• 39 exercise and social sessions, including 9 educational speaker series presentations
• 2 community social events
• 12 English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• 16 creative classes (arts, crafts, crochet)
• 2 musical performances

 

This program is proudly organized and run by SECA volunteers, who are committed to building a vibrant, connected community for older adults.

 

We are grateful for the support that makes this possible. This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

 

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L’Association communautaire de Shawnee Evergreen (SECA) est ravie d’annoncer que l’horaire de notre programme 55+ Bonheur et Bonne Santé 2026–2027 est maintenant terminé et disponible sur notre site web !

Ce projet d’un an comprend :

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• 39 séances d’exercice et de socialisation, y compris 9 présentations éducatives
• 2 événements sociaux communautaires
• 12 cours d’anglais langue seconde (ESL)
• 16 cours créatifs (arts, artisanat et crochet)
• 2 prestations musicales

 

Ce programme est fièrement organisé et animé par des bénévoles de SECA qui s’engagent à bâtir une communauté dynamique et bien connectée pour les aînés.

 

Nous sommes reconnaissants du soutien qui rend ce programme possible. Ce projet est financé en partie par le programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés du gouvernement du Canada.