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Strathcona County is home to a generation that models hard work, vitality and care for others. Together, we are creating a community that is connected, safe, affordable and accessible for older adults.


Seniors’ Coffee and Chat

Seniors join other seniors for conversations with coffee or tea at Family and Community Services (accessible location). Call 780-464-4044 for more information. 

Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

  • March 8, 22
  • April 12, 16

Looking for more activities for seniors?

Find programs, events and classes under programs for seniors.


Strathcona County WE Seniors 

As part of the Seniors Supports and Services Project, Strathcona County initiated an Invitation for Applications for a non-profit, senior-serving organization to establish operations in Strathcona County and provide services for older adults, including opportunities to connect, engage, and access the information, supports, and programming. The Westend Seniors Activity Centre was chosen as the successful applicant.   

You can learn more about the Westend Seniors Activity Centre by visiting their website. 

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Accessible: We are a healthy community that
understands the importance of being active at all ages and abilities.

Family on a couch working on their budget and counting money.

Affordable: Our community values affordable access, including reduced transit fares for seniors.

Masked woman exiting transit bus

Accessible: We are a healthy community that
understands the importance of being active at all ages and abilities.

Family on a couch working on their budget and counting money.

Affordable: Our community values affordable access, including reduced transit fares for seniors.

Older adults playing pickle ball

Connected: We are linked and enriched through the sharing of generational knowledge.

Volunteer standing in front of the RCMP building

Safe: We work together to protect our most vulnerable, including the important supports of Victim Services.

Older adults playing pickle ball

Connected: We are linked and enriched through the sharing of generational knowledge.

Volunteer standing in front of the RCMP building

Safe: We work together to protect our most vulnerable, including the important supports of Victim Services.

Finding the right support services for you

Solution Navigators provide free support to individuals and families through life’s challenges. Navigators work with you to identify your goals and strengths, create an action plan, build skills and help you access community resources.

Call us: 780-464-4044

Family and Community Services is open to support you with staff on site and services available over the phone:

  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

  • Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

  • Closed daily for lunch: 12 noon to 1 p.m.

Accessible Permanent link to accessible

Affordable Permanent link to affordable

Connected Permanent link to connected

Safe Permanent link to safe

Reach out and connect with an older person

You can help reduce the social isolation and loneliness of our older residents. Start by reading this publication: Reach Isolated Seniors Everywhere (1.5 MB)

 


Programs and activities for seniors

 Check events, activities and programs made specially for the wiser: 

 

The Connections Guide features a Seniors section highlighting programs, services and supports in Strathcona County.

New! FCS Connections Guide

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Winter 2022 to Spring 2023 guide

Browse through the Family and Community Services Connections guide to see community programs and services

Download the guide (PDF - 15MB)

Contact us

Family and Community Services
Address:
Second floor, East Wing Community Centre
401 Festival Lane
Sherwood Park, AB T8A 5P7
Phone: 780-464-4044
Fax: 780-449-1220
Email: familyandcommunity@strathcona.ca

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Last updated: Monday, March 13, 2023
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