Did You Know? – More Games Added to the SECA Supply
Drop by anytime with  your portable hobby (ex: knitting, crafts, art supplies, etc.) and enjoy with complimentary coffee, tea, treats – not to mention conversation with other like-minded seniors.  A few new board games have been added to our supply to augment our stock of cribbage boards and scrabble. Alternatively, bring your favorite game to share.

 

Last Month - November 2025

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Tanya Packs ‘Em In for Winter Slip Prevention

In November, instructor Tanya helped with winter slip prevention – just in time for the first big snowfall during the last week of November. 

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November Talk – Healing for the Holidays – Finding Joy and Comfort When Feeling Loss
A poignant presentation led by two retired nurses quickly led to real sharing and community in the audience. By the time one becomes a retired senior, grief is an all-too-common companion. Participants shared stories and gained ideas for expressing and coping with grief – especially during the holidays. Extra handouts for this worthwhile subject are available at the front tables during check-in. 

 

Art Classes Concluded
Instructor Alida concluded her successful run of art classes with a committed group of participants, most of whom attended weekly to make their 50-minute creations with improved aplomb. Check out some of the class creations at the end of this newsletter.

 

Treats! COBS Bread Shawnessy Provides Baked Goods Donation
For our monthly talk, COBS Bread Shawnessy donated two big trays of pastries and other baked goods as treats. A satisfied thank you to COBS Bread Shawnessy!

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This Month - December 2025

                         
Winter Slip Prevention Class Continues

Snow has arrived and with it cold and ice. Continue working on slip prevention through Dec. 11th.  Participants, please remember: bring a water bottle, indoor shoes and a 9” pilates ball. 

 

Pickleball Classes Continue
Pickleball lessons are successfully underway at the beginner and intermediate-level. Classes finish Dec 21st.  Seniors are honing their skills and improving their knowledge of the rules of Pickleball.

 

Music to Sing to
During December we will have musical entertainment provided by the TLC trio on Dec 4th and a Christmas sing-a-long with musical accompaniment on Dec 11th. 

 

Winter Social Dec 18th – A Joint Celebration with Millrise Community
Come and mingle with our 55+ neighbours from Millrise. Arrive sharpish at 9:15am armed with an appetite: the first 80 seniors (OK, that should be everyone!) will receive a full catered breakfast. Mix and mingle with live music and games to amuse and entertain.

 

Next Month – January 2026

 

Games and Travelogue
A card tournament and word association game fill your January with easy social fun. A travelogue (from a warm place!) is planned for those seniors who stay in Calgary during the winter.

 

More From Instructor Tanya – A New Exercise Class Series
Our ever-popular Instructor Tanya creates 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. 

Please check online for a complete schedule: https://seca55plus.wixsite.com/home