Seniors' Week Events

Date/Time: June 1 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Seniors Association, 7 Tache Street
Description: Learn the basics of African sewing in this hands-on cultural workshop with the Africans & African Descendants Friendship Club of St. Albert. Participants will explore vibrant fabrics and patterns and create a simple sewn project in a friendly, social setting. No sewing experience required. All materials provided.
Registration: This is a free, registered program with limited space.
To register, call 780-459-0433.
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom; Gender Inclusive Washroom; Courtesy Parking for Seniors.

Date/Time: June 1 | 1:00 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Legion, 6 Tache Street
Description: Join us for a free movie matinee at the St. Albert Legion. Guests can enjoy a film on the big screen with complimentary popcorn. Bar service will be available; however, no food service will be provided.
Registration: This is a free, drop-in event.
For more details contact 780-458-3330.
Accessible Building and Parking.

Date/Time: June 2 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Seniors Association, 7 Tache Street
Description: The Golden Expo is a free, drop‑in community fair where older adults, caregivers and families can discover ways to stay connected, informed and engaged while aging well in our community. This event brings together a wide range of community organizations, private businesses and service providers offering programs, products and services that promote health, independence, connection and quality of life.
Registration: This is a free, drop-in event. 
For more information, call 780-459-0433
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom; Gender Inclusive Washroom; Courtesy Parking for Seniors.

Date/Time: June 2 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: St. Albert Seniors Association, 7 Tache Street 
Description: Join us for an information session on Nutrition to Support Healthy Aging. Learn how eating well can help maintain strength, confidence and overall well-being. A registered dietitian from Primary Care Network will share practical tips and key nutrients to support bone health and healthy aging.
Registration: To register, call: 780-459-0433.
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom; Gender Inclusive Washroom; Courtesy Parking for Seniors.

Date/Time: June 2 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Seniors Association, 7 Tache Street
Description: Learn how to recognize common scams and protect yourself from fraud. An RCMP representative will share practical tips, warning signs and steps you can take to stay safe and informed.
Event Type: To register, call 780-459-0433.
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom; Gender Inclusive Washroom; Courtesy Parking for Seniors.

Date/Time: June 2 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Seniors Association, 7 Tache Street
Description: Learn the basics of social media and how it can help you stay connected with family, friends and community. This session will cover common platforms, privacy and safety tips and how to use social media with confidence. 
Registration: To register, call 780-459-0433.
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom; Gender Inclusive Washroom; Courtesy Parking for Seniors.

Date/Time: June 2 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Public Library (Downtown), 5 St. Anne Street
Description: Bring a vase and join us for a creative floral arranging session. Spend time connecting with others while making a beautiful bouquet in a welcoming library setting. Facilitated by Stop Abuse in Families (SAiF). 
Registration: To register, call 780-459-1530.
Accessible Building, Washroom and Parking; Gender Inclusive Washroom.

Date/Time: June 2 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Musée Héritage Museum, 5 St. Anne Street
Description: Join Curator Martin Bierens for a guided tour of the exhibition The First Draft of History: Newspapers in St. Albert. Refreshments provided.
Registration: This is a drop-in event.
For more information, call 780-459-1528.
Accessible Building, Parking, Washroom and Gender Inclusive Washroom.

Date/Time: June 2 | 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Legion, 6 Tache Street
Description: Enjoy an afternoon of cribbage and friendly competition. Enter the singles tournament for a $10 entry fee or drop in for free play. Drop-ins are welcome. Bar service will be available.
Event Type: This is a drop-in event.
For more information or to register in advance, call Gerry at 780-499-4958 or email gerryipa@telus.net.
Accessible Building and Parking.

Date/Time: June 3 | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Fountain Park Recreation Centre, 4 Cunningham Road
Description: Join us for a Seniors Social with coffee and tea before or after your swim at Fountain Park in the community room.
Registration: For more information call 780-459-1553 or email fprc@stalbert.ca
Accessible Building and Parking; Gender Inclusive Washroom.

Date/Time: June 3 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Place (Progress Hall), 5 St. Anne Street
Description: The Mayor and Members of City Council invite the community to attend a reception marking Seniors’ Week and recognizing seniors and elders whose service, leadership, and contributions have positively impacted St. Albert. A light lunch will be provided in honour of the award recipients.
Event Type: This is a free drop-in event.
For more information call 780-459-1756.
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom; Gender Inclusive Washroom.

Date/Time: June 3 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Musée Heritage Museum, 5 St. Anne Street
Description: Join St. Albert Métis District for a fun, hands-on finger and loom weaving session, and a fascinating discussion about our regional textile history. Participants will have the opportunity to try their hand at creating a mini sash and experience the art of weaving. Perfect for beginners and those curious about local traditions!
Event Type: This is a free, drop-in event. 
For more information, call 780-459-1528.    
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom; Gender Inclusive Washroom.

Date/Time: June 3 | 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Little White School, 2 Madonna Drive
Description: Join us at the Little White School as staff share artifacts and stories about childhood in St. Albert. Explore the 1948 two-room schoolhouse and help identify mystery objects from the museum collection. Refreshments provided. 
Registration: For more information, call 780-459-1528.
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom.

Date/Time: June 3 | 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Seniors Association, 7 Tache Street
Description: Enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere during this casual Happy Hour at the St. Albert Seniors Association. Pub style food and beverages will be available for purchase. 
Registration: For more information, call 780-459-0433.
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom; Courtesy Parking for Seniors.

Date/Time: June 4 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Public Library (Downtown) Training Room, 5 St. Anne Street
Description: Everybody has a story to tell. Learn how to use literary essay techniques to share stories from your life. We will explore sources of inspiration, discuss effective story structure and practice methods for clarifying your message. Whether you’re writing a full memoir or simply sharing a memory, this session will help bring your story to life. Presented by David Berry, the Library’s regional 2026 Writer in Residence.
Registration: This is a free, registered program with limited space.
Register at sapl.ca or call 780-459-1682.
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom.

Date/Time: June 4 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Chartwell St. Albert, 20 Hebert Road
Description: This interactive introduction to Fit Minds focuses on brain health, cognitive resilience and quality of life for seniors. Participants will take part in engaging activities that support memory, language and critical thinking in a welcoming, social setting.  Snacks will be provided. Drop-ins are welcome. Brought to you by Chartwell and St. Albert Sturgeon Hospice Association.
Registration: For more information and to register, call 587-921-1345 or email alisha.coyston@sasha-cares.com.
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom.

Date/Time: June 4 | 11:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Seniors Association, 7 Tache Street
Description: Drop by the Ask a Nurse table hosted by Senior Helpers to ask general health questions and learn about available supports and services. Speak directly with a Licensed Nurse with hospital to home support experience, proudly serving local seniors. Peace of mind starts with a conversation. Free Blood Pressure Readings. 
Event Type: This is a free, drop-in event. 
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom; Gender Inclusive Washroom; Courtesy Parking for Seniors.

Date/Time: June 4 | 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Everitt Gardens, 125 Everitt Drive
Description: Enjoy live music and entertainment at 1:00 PM, themed food truck (food available for purchase), and a lighthearted “pie-in-the-face” fundraiser, with food donations collected for the local food bank. Informational vendors will also be on site, sharing programs and services for older adults.
Registration: For more information, call 587-290-1600 ext. 425 or email Isabella.kary@optimaliving.ca
Accessible Building and Washroom; Gender Inclusive Washroom.

Date/Time: June 4 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: St. Albert’s Historic River Lots + Grain Elevators, 
4 Meadowview Drive
Description: Learn how to preserve your family photographs and other important personal documents.
Registration: For more information, call 780-459-1528
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom.

Date/Time: June 4 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Musée Heritage Museum, 5 St. Anne Street 
Description: Dot art is an art form translating traditional floral beadwork into painting, using thousands of small, distinctive dots of paint to simulate beads. Join St. Albert Métis District for this engaging activity and let your artist out!
Event Type: This is a free drop-in event.
For more information, call 780-459-1528.
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom; Gender Inclusive Washroom.

Date/Time: June 4 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: St. Albert’s Historic River Lots + Grain Elevators, 
4 Meadowview Drive
Description: Explore St. Albert’s Métis, Francophone and agricultural history with a guided tour of the heritage buildings at St. Albert’s Historic River Lots + Grain Elevators. Refreshments provided.
Event Type: For more information, call 780-459-1528.
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom.

Date/Time: June 5 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: St. Albert Seniors Association, 7 Tache Street
Description: Join us for a lively morning of BINGO with friendly competition, social time and the chance to win prizes.
Registration: For more information, call 780-459-0433.
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom; Gender Inclusive Washroom; Courtesy Parking for Seniors.

Date/Time: June 5 | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Location:  St. Albert Community Village and Food Bank,
#30 - 50 Bellerose Drive
Description: Join the St. Albert Chinese Cultural Association for a hands-on demonstration of healthy Chinese cooking, featuring delicious tastings to enjoy. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn traditional techniques and sample authentic flavours in a relaxed, social setting.
Event Type: Registration required.
Register on Eventbrite or by calling 780-459-1756.
Accessible Building and Parking.

Date/Time: June 5 | 2:00 p.m.
Location: Art Gallery of St. Albert, 19 Perron Street
Description: Join Curator Emily Baker for an exclusive first look exhibition tour of Transcendence by Speplól Tanya Zilisnki. Learn more about the intricate process of creating loom beaded tapestries and Speplól's intentional introduction of chaos to create mesmerizing artworks that transcend time, materials, knowledge and experience. 
Event Type: For more information, call 780-651-7202.
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom.

Date/Time: June 5 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Father Lacombe Chapel, 5 St. Vital Avenue
Description: Explore St. Albert’s early mission history with a guided tour of Mission Hill, including the Father Lacombe Chapel, grotto and historic cemetery. Refreshments provided.
Registration: For more information, call 780-459-1528.
Accessible Building and Parking.

Date/Time: June 6 | 11:30 a.m.
Location: St. Albert Legion, 6 Tache Street
Description: Join us for Beer Gardens with free entertainment starting at 11:30. Burgers and hot dogs are available for purchase at 12:00 pm.
Event Type: This is a free, drop-in event.
For more details, call 780-458-3330.
Accessible Building and Parking.

Date/Time: June 6 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: St. Albert’s Historic River Lots + Grain Elevators, 
4 Meadowview Drive
Description: In 2023, St. Albert’s Historic River Lots + Grain Elevators hosted an archaeological field school with the University of Alberta’s Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology (IPIA). Learn about what was unearthed and how that informs our understanding of St. Albert’s rich Métis history.
Event Type: This is a free, drop-in event.
For more information, call 780-459-1528.
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom.

Date/Time: June 7 | 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
Location: Lions Park, 21 Sir Winston Churchill Ave
Description: Join the Lions Club for Sunday morning coffee in the park to wrap up Seniors’ Week. Bring your favourite breakfast food, enjoy a free cup of coffee, and spend a relaxed morning connecting outdoors. This is a free, drop-in event, welcome to all!
Event Type: This is a free, drop-in event.
Accessible Parking.

Date/Time: June 7 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Location: St. Albert’s Historic River Lots + Grain Elevators, 
4 Meadowview Drive
Description: Explore St. Albert’s Métis, Francophone and agricultural history with a guided tour of the heritage buildings at St. Albert’s Historic River Lots + Grain Elevators. Refreshments provided.
Event Type: For more information, call 780-459-1528.
Accessible Building, Parking and Washroom.

Date/Time: June 7 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Father Lacombe Chapel, 5 St. Vital Avenue
Description: Explore St. Albert’s early mission history with a guided tour of Mission Hill, including the Father Lacombe Chapel, grotto and historic cemetery. Refreshments provided.
Event Type: For more information, call 780-459-1528.
Accessible Building and Parking.