
City, County declare senior week for June 5 to 11
City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko, seated left and Camrose County Reeve Cindy Trautman, seated right sign a proclamation declaring June 5 to 11 Senior Week. Pictured standing left to right are Family and Community Support Services (Camrose and District Support Services) Maria Lobreau (Meals on Wheels and In-house Support Services), City of Camrose Recreation and Culture manager Tanya Pattullo, Camrose Senior Coalition volunteer Christina Rebus, Alberta Health Services (AHS) Mental Health Promotion facilitator Tammy Richard and Alberta Health Services Community Health Promotion facilitator Kendra Ferguson.
By Lori Larsen
On May 18, Camrose County Reeve Cindy Trautman and City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko signed a proclamation declaring June 5 to 11 Seniors Week.
The Government of Alberta has designated this week in recognition of the generous and valuable contributions seniors make to their communities.
Seniors give of their time, knowledge, experience and skills to help others and enrich the lives of those around them but also serve as community leaders and volunteers.
Building connections and strong relationships between seniors and all members of the community benefits everyone. For seniors it staves off isolation and loneliness which contributes to good health. For youth it bridges gaps between current times and eras gone by and for the rest of the community those relationships contribute to our local economy, fulfill much needed volunteerism and impart wisdom.
In celebration of all that seniors do to contribute to the community, the following are a list of events and activities offered to seniors by the City of Camrose in partnership with the Camrose Seniors Coalition.
On Monday, June 5, from noon until 3:30 p.m. at Mirror Lake Centre (5415-49 Avenue), come out for a Seniors’ Week Launch and Lunch. Join others for a free lunch, coffee, snacks and live entertainment.
Scattered throughout the City of Camrose parks and trails, from June 5 to 9, will be a variety of Conversation Connectors attached to City benches. The intent of the Conversation Connectors is to encourage connections between seniors and youth with the goal of bridging the generation gap through sharing of stories and experiences.
On Tuesday, June 6, from noon until 12:45 p.m., the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre (4809-52 Street, lower level of Wild Rose Co-op Grocery Store) will be hosting a free gentle yoga class. The class will be lead by the Camrose Family Resource Network. Participants are asked to bring their own water bottle and a mat.
Just in time to take advantage of bike riding weather, a free Seniors’ Bike Tune-up and Ride will be offered on Tuesday, June 6 from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Community Centre (4516-54 Street). After your bike is ready to go, join others for an eight-kilometre road ride and discover some of the easier trails the City has to offer.
If walking is more your speed, then come out on Wednesday, June 7, from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m., at the Mirror Lake Seniors’ Centre (5415-49 Avenue) for a free Nordic Walking Poles seminar led by Camrose Healthy Living Centre kinesiologist Lesley Hansen. The one-hour session will include information on the benefits of poling as well as the best poling techniques for your own level of fitness, mobility and goals. Participants are encouraged to bring their own pair of poles; however, there will be poles available for the session.
From land to water–on Thursday, June 8 from 6 a.m. until 1 p.m., enjoy lane swimming and water walking or from noon until 1 p.m. aquafit at the Mayer Aquatic Centre (5600-44 Avenue). Drop-in fees apply.
You have stretched your muscles, now it is time to stretch your mind and join in on free Intergenerational Art Classes to be held on Friday, June 9 at the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre (4809-52 Street, lower level of Wild Rose Co-op Grocery Store). Join instructor Peggy Jensen from 11 a.m until 12:30 p.m. for a class on how to paint Acrylic Flowers; and instructor Jayda Calon from 10 until 11 a.m. with a Watercolour Cards Art Lesson. Participants of all ages are encouraged to attend and are asked to register by telephone at 780-672-9949.
Join the City of Camrose and the Seniors Coalition during Seniors’ Week, and show your appreciation and support for the contributions our seniors make to enhance the quality of life for everyone in our community.
For complete details on the Senior Week activities, visit the City of Camrose website at www.camrose.ca/en/recreation-and-leisure/seniors-week.aspx.
For more information on Camrose Seniors Coalition, visit https://camroseseniorscoalition.com/.
For more information on Camrose and District Senior Centre, visit http://camroseseniorcentre.com/.
For more information on Service Options for Seniors, visit the Facebook page.
By Lori Larsen
On May 18, Camrose County Reeve Cindy Trautman and City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko signed a proclamation declaring June 5 to 11 Seniors Week.
The Government of Alberta has designated this week in recognition of the generous and valuable contributions seniors make to their communities.
Seniors give of their time, knowledge, experience and skills to help others and enrich the lives of those around them but also serve as community leaders and volunteers.
Building connections and strong relationships between seniors and all members of the community benefits everyone. For seniors it staves off isolation and loneliness which contributes to good health. For youth it bridges gaps between current times and eras gone by and for the rest of the community those relationships contribute to our local economy, fulfill much needed volunteerism and impart wisdom.
In celebration of all that seniors do to contribute to the community, the following are a list of events and activities offered to seniors by the City of Camrose in partnership with the Camrose Seniors Coalition.
On Monday, June 5, from noon until 3:30 p.m. at Mirror Lake Centre (5415-49 Avenue), come out for a Seniors’ Week Launch and Lunch. Join others for a free lunch, coffee, snacks and live entertainment.
Scattered throughout the City of Camrose parks and trails, from June 5 to 9, will be a variety of Conversation Connectors attached to City benches. The intent of the Conversation Connectors is to encourage connections between seniors and youth with the goal of bridging the generation gap through sharing of stories and experiences.
On Tuesday, June 6, from noon until 12:45 p.m., the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre (4809-52 Street, lower level of Wild Rose Co-op Grocery Store) will be hosting a free gentle yoga class. The class will be lead by the Camrose Family Resource Network. Participants are asked to bring their own water bottle and a mat.
Just in time to take advantage of bike riding weather, a free Seniors’ Bike Tune-up and Ride will be offered on Tuesday, June 6 from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Community Centre (4516-54 Street). After your bike is ready to go, join others for an eight-kilometre road ride and discover some of the easier trails the City has to offer.
If walking is more your speed, then come out on Wednesday, June 7, from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m., at the Mirror Lake Seniors’ Centre (5415-49 Avenue) for a free Nordic Walking Poles seminar led by Camrose Healthy Living Centre kinesiologist Lesley Hansen. The one-hour session will include information on the benefits of poling as well as the best poling techniques for your own level of fitness, mobility and goals. Participants are encouraged to bring their own pair of poles; however, there will be poles available for the session.
From land to water–on Thursday, June 8 from 6 a.m. until 1 p.m., enjoy lane swimming and water walking or from noon until 1 p.m. aquafit at the Mayer Aquatic Centre (5600-44 Avenue). Drop-in fees apply.
You have stretched your muscles, now it is time to stretch your mind and join in on free Intergenerational Art Classes to be held on Friday, June 9 at the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre (4809-52 Street, lower level of Wild Rose Co-op Grocery Store). Join instructor Peggy Jensen from 11 a.m until 12:30 p.m. for a class on how to paint Acrylic Flowers; and instructor Jayda Calon from 10 until 11 a.m. with a Watercolour Cards Art Lesson. Participants of all ages are encouraged to attend and are asked to register by telephone at 780-672-9949.
Join the City of Camrose and the Seniors Coalition during Seniors’ Week, and show your appreciation and support for the contributions our seniors make to enhance the quality of life for everyone in our community.
For complete details on the Senior Week activities, visit the City of Camrose website at www.camrose.ca/en/recreation-and-leisure/seniors-week.aspx.
For more information on Camrose Seniors Coalition, visit https://camroseseniorscoalition.com/.
For more information on Camrose and District Senior Centre, visit http://camroseseniorcentre.com/.
For more information on Service Options for Seniors, visit the Facebook page.