Seniors Corner
For older adults, social connections and community support are essential to feeling good, having fun, staying healthy, and continuing to live a full and happy life.
Discover ways to learn, connect, and get involved year-round from the City of Calgary’s Active Aging Events. They provide online and in-person events to help seniors get active and stay connected.
Also visit the City of Calgary's Free Activities webpage for details and registration information.
Free social supports, including transportation, grocery, and pet assistance; friendly visits and phone check-ins; and more, are available through the Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society.
Carya’s Elder Friendly Programs in Acadia
Open to Kingsland residents
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Weekly Programming at Acadia Rec Complex
Book Club: Monday at 1pm
Craft and Chat: Tuesday at 11am
Tai Chi: Wednesday at 11am
Kindness Club
We will learn about community development and identify, plan, and initiate ways to give back to the Acadia and surroundings communities. Monthly on 2nd Thursday of the Month. March 10th at 11am – 1pmFor above programs, please register with Sandra via email sandras@caraycalgary.ca and or call 403-651-5868
Acadia Recreation Complex
240-90th Ave SE -
Learn Together at Home (Virtual)
Start 2022 off with curiosity, each week we offer a new learning opportunity, come learn with others ask questions and share your own experiences, topics rotate weekly.
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/63450209010?pwd=VncvMTdNRDh0eldTV2ZoUUpnekQ0dz09
Meeting ID: 634 5020 9010
Passcode: welcome
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Bingo (Virtual)
Join us for fun conversation topics and prizes at this online Bingo group. BINGO cards needed. Contact your local EFC facilitator to have BINGO cards delivered to you.
Mondays at 10:00 am
https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/64697248490?pwd=ZnZ1L1ZnckZod2tVTGh5cWJkQkd0Zz09
A brand new older adult living residence in the heart of Kingsland, that values independence and active living. Building and fostering a supportive, inclusive community is central to Trico LivingWell’s mission – they believe that community extends past the walls of their new development, and into our neighbourhood.
Upcoming Trico LivingWell Event: Art Exibit: The Grandmothers
March 8 | 5:00 - 7:00PM at Trico LivingWell #100, 7670 4A Street SW
Alberta Health Services
For more information about coverage, please contact Alberta Health at:
Toll Free: 310-0000 and then 780-427-1432
Alberta Blue Cross
Supplementary Health Coverage for Alberta Seniors
Calgary & Area: 403-234-9666
Toll Free: 1-800-661-6995
www.alberta.ca/seniors-health-benefits.aspx
Email via online form: www.ab.bluecross.ca/contact-us.php
Essential Numbers for Calgary Seniors
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9-1-1
For EMERGENCY medical, fire and police response.
Call the non-emergency police line at 403-266-1234 to report an incident that is not an emergency
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8-1-1
Health Link (24 Hour)
Health advice (including dementia advice) from a registered nurse.
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3-1-1
City of Calgary (24 Hour)
Information on all City of Calgary services.
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2-1-1
Community Resources (24 Hour)
Information and referrals for community and social services.
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403-SENIORS
The Way In
Information, advice and help accessing programs and benefits for older adults.
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403-266-HELP
Distress Centre & SeniorConnect (24 Hour)
Crisis support and urgent social work response (including if you are concerned about a senior at risk in the community)
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403-943-1500
Access Mental Health
Non-urgent advice on navigating the addiction and mental health system.
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403-705-3250
Elder Abuse Resource Line (24 Hour)
Confidential information and support, or to report a suspected case of elder abuse.