Seniors' Week Events

Seniors enrich our community in so many ways. Whether you’re a senior or celebrating one, now’s the time to share the joy!

This year, celebrate Seniors' Week with new experiences — choose your own adventure at one or many of the community events happening around St. Albert from June 2 to 8. 

If you or a family member requires a language interpreter to participate in any of the events, please call St. Albert Further Education at 587-590-9371 no later than one week before the date of the event.

Monday, June 2, 2025

Matinee at the Legion

Date/Time: June 2 | 1:00 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Legion, 6 Tache Street
Description: Relax and enjoy a free movie with popcorn on the big screen. The bar is open but there is no food service that day.
Registration: This is a free, drop-in event.
For more details contact 780-458-3330.
Accessible building, washroom, parking and language interpretation.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025


Mayor’s Proclamation For Seniors' Week 

Date/Time: June 3 | 9:00 a.m.
Location: St. Albert Seniors Association, 7 Tache Street 
Description: Celebrate the start of Seniors' Week with us in a meaningful way, featuring a land acknowledgment, an opening ceremony with Indigenous Elders, and the Mayor's proclamation.
Registration: This is a free, drop-in event prior to the start of the Golden Expo.
Accessible building, washroom, parking, seniors courtesy parking and language interpretation.

Golden Expo 

Date/Time: June 3 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Seniors Association, 7 Tache Street
Description: Celebrate 50 years with the St. Albert Seniors Association by attending this resource fair and vendor expo geared for 50+.
Registration: This is a free, drop-in event. 
For more information please visit stalbertseniors.ca or call 780-459-0433
Accessible building, washroom, parking, seniors courtesy parking and language interpretation.

Guest Speaker Sessions at the Expo

 

Topic: Fraud and Scam Prevention for Older Adults
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12 :00 p.m. in the art room
Presenter: Cst. Rachel Glendenning, RCMP
Description: Join us for an informative session designed to empower older adults with the knowledge and tools needed to protect themselves from fraud and scams. In today’s digital world, scammers are increasingly targeting seniors through phone calls, emails, and social media. This session will cover common types of fraud and scams affecting older adults, including identity theft, phishing, lottery scams, and more.
Registration: This is a free event; Drop-ins are welcome if space allows. Register on eventbrite.ca


Topic: SASHA's Connect Café: Advanced Care Planning
Presenter: Dr. Elisa Mori-Torres MD. CCFP FCFP COE
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the boardroom
Description: Participants will be guided through the process of reflecting on what matters most in their lives, sharing their health and personal care preferences with loved ones, and ensuring their wishes are understood and respected.
Registration: This is a free event; Drop-ins are welcome if space allows. For more information call 587- 921-1345. Register on eventbrite.ca


Topic: How to Plan a Block Party 101
Time: 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. in the boardroom
Presenter: Family and Community Support Services, City of St. Albert
Description: Are you thinking of hosting a block party but don't know where to start? This is the session for you!
Registration: This is a free event; Drop-ins are welcome if space allows. Register on eventbrite.ca


Topic: Nutrients to Support Healthy Aging
Time: 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. in the art room
Presenter: Primary Care Network, Annika Krizan
Description: Join us for an informative workshop on Nutrients to Support Healthy Aging!  From nutrition for bone health to maintaining strength - this workshop will provide you with reliable information from a dietitian about key nutrients for health and give you practical information and tips to get them onto your plate easily.
Registration: This is a free event; Drop-ins are welcome if space allows. Register on eventbrite.ca


Topic: Emergency Preparedness
Time: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. in the art room
Presenter: City of St. Albert Emergency Management
Description: Walk away with items for an emergency kit for your home and increase knowledge on how to be prepared for emergencies like flood, fire, and storm.
Registration: This is a free event; Drop-ins are welcome if space allows. Register on eventbrite.ca


Topic: Service Canada Information Session
Time: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. in the art room
Description: Learn more about the Government of Canada programs and services such as Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, and the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
Registration: This is a free event; Drop-ins are welcome if space allows. Register on eventbrite.ca


For more information about the above breakout sessions contact Family and Community Support Services at 780-459-1756 or fcss@stalbert.ca

Walk with St. Albert Trekkers

Date/Time: June 3 | 9:45 a.m.
Location: Service Credit Union Place (meet at Northside), 400 Campbell Rd
Description: Put on your sneakers and join the St. Albert Trekkers for a 3 km, 5 km or 10 km walk with experienced guides who will lead you at a steady pace through the neighborhood and Riverlot 56.
Event Type: This is a free, drop-in event. 
For more details contact 780-499-4958 or gerryipa@telus.net
Language interpretation.

SAiF Space for Seniors Session

Date/Time: June 3 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Public Library, 5 St. Anne Street
Description: Come join us for a social hour with a bit of self-care education tailored for older adults. Beverages and snacks will be provided.
Registration: Register at sapl.ca or call 780-459-1682.
Accessible building, washroom and parking.

Cribbage at the Legion

Date/Time: June 3 | 3:00 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Legion, 6 Tache Street
Description: Enjoy seven cribbage games with a friendly bunch of crib players. You have a choice of playing in the $10 league or at the free tables.
Event Type: This is a drop-in event.
For more information, call 780-458-3330.
Accessible building, washroom, parking and language interpretation.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025


Aquafit and Coffee with Friends

Date/Time: June 4
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. (shallow water)
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (deep water)
Location: Fountain Park Recreation Centre, 4 Cunningham Road
Description: Join us and invite a friend for free coffee at 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Registration: Admission to the pool is still required.
For more information contact 780-459-1553 or fprc@stalbert.ca
Accessible building, washroom, parking and language interpretation.

Grief Walks with SASHA 

Date/Time: June 4 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Shared upon registration.
Description: The St. Albert Grief Walks Program offers a compassionate space for those experiencing grief and loss, combining the healing power of nature with the support of a caring community. Walking together, participants find comfort, connection, and gentle guidance through their journey of healing. 
Registration: This is a free event. 
Register at sasha-cares.com or call 587-921-1345.

English Conversation Circle 

Date/Time: June 4 | 10:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Seniors Association, 7 Tache Street
Description: Join St. Albert Further Education Facilitators in conversational English language learning.
Event Type: This is a free, drop-in event. 
For more details call 587-590-9371.
Accessible building, washroom, parking, seniors courtesy parking and language interpretation.

'Not So Newly Wed’ Game Show 

Date/Time: June 4 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: River Ridge, 78 McKenney Ave, Suite C
Description: Sign up for couple vs. couple or friends vs. friends in this hilarious version of the classic game show where you'll discover how much you know (or don’t know) about your spouse or friend!
Registration: This is a free event, registration preferred but drop-ins are welcome. To register call 780- 470-3700.
Accessible building, washroom, parking and language interpretation.

Tour St. Albert’s Historic River Lots and Grain Elevators

Date/Time: June 4 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: 4 Meadowview Drive (look for the grain elevators)
Description: Our knowledgeable interpreters will take you on a tour of this beautiful historic site during Senior’s Week. Learn about the workings of St. Albert’s historic grain elevators and the heritage houses that the Arts and Heritage Foundation manages. We will look at both Métis and Francophone history in St. Albert.
Event Type: This is a free, drop-in event.
For more information call 780-459-1528.
Accessible building, washroom, parking, gender inclusive washroom and language interpretation.

Intergenerational Quilt Combatting Ageism 

Date/Time: June 4 | 3:30 – 4:30 ​​​​​p.m.
Location: St. Albert Place Lobby, 5 St. Anne Street
Description: The City of St. Albert partnered with youth groups and St. Albert Hugs and Stitches to promote intergenerational connections through quilting. A community quilt was created to symbolize shared experiences and a commitment to combat ageism. Join us for the quilt launch.
Event Type: This is a free, drop-in event with refreshments provided. 
For more details, contact FCSS at 780-459-1756 or FCSS@stalbert.ca.
Accessible building, washroom, parking, gender inclusive washrrom and language interpretation.

Knit-lits

Date/Time: June 4 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Public Library, 5 St. Anne Street
Description: Calling all knitting and fibre-craft enthusiasts! If you are interested in meeting new people, improving your skills, or if you'd like to learn to knit, St. Albert Knit-Lits invite you to join them at their weekly meeting. All types of fiber crafts are welcome.
Event Type: This is a free drop-in event.
For more information visit sapl.ca
Accessible building, washroom, parking and language interpretation.

Thursday, June 5, 2025


Making Peace With History: Seniors' Week Writing

Date/Time: June 5 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Public Library Training Room, 5 St. Anne Street
Description: Presented by Anna-Marie Sewell, St. Albert Public Library's Regional Writer in Residence. In your youth, what did you know about Indigenous people and their history? As a senior, what do you know, and what do you still want to learn? Together, let’s explore these questions through writing. We will then share and expand our understanding of Indigenous history in the context of our own lives, then revisit the questions, writing to make peace across cultural divides.
Registration: This is a free, registered program, with limited space. Register at sapl.ca or call 780-459-1682.
Accessible building, washroom, parking and language interpretation.

Older Adult Activities: Choose Your Own Adventure

Date/Time: June 5 | 10: 00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Seniors Association, 7 Tache Street
Description: Select from a wide range of 50+ activities including pickleball, gardening, painting, games, exercise classes, cooking workshops, and much more! Enjoy everything the St. Albert Seniors Association has to offer year-round in one day!
Registration: This is a free event, registration is required. For more details visit stalbertseniors.ca or to register call 780-459-0433.
Accessible building, washroom, parking, seniors courtesy parking and language interpretation.

St. Albert Quilters' Guild Open House

Date/Time: June 5 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Place Quilters’ Studio, 5 St. Anne Street
Description: The St. Albert Quilters’ Guild is a vibrant group celebrating camaraderie, creativity, and the art of quilting. Drop by to meet members, enjoy demos, learn about our 45th Anniversary Quilt Show, and see beautiful quilts. For more information, email SA_QuiltersGuild@hotmail.com
Accessible building, washroom, parking, inclusive washroom and language interpretation.

Métis Finger Weaving

Date/Time: June 5 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Musée Heritage Museum, 5 St Anne Street
Description: Join us for a fun and hands-on session finger weaving, loom weaving, 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, washroom, parking, seniors courtesy parking, gender inclusive washroom and language interpretation.

Tour St. Albert’s Historic River Lots and Grain Elevators

Date/Time: June 5 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: 4 Meadowview Drive (look for the grain elevators)
Description: Our knowledgeable interpreters will take you on a tour of this beautiful historic site during Senior’s Week. Learn about the workings of St. Albert’s historic grain elevators and the heritage houses that the Arts and Heritage Foundation manages. We will look at both Métis and Francophone history in St. Albert.
Event Type: This is a free, drop-in event.
For more information call 780-459-1528.
Accessible building, washroom, parking, gender inclusive washroom and language interpretation.

Dinner and Games

Date/Time: June 5 | 5:30 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Legion, 6 Tache Street
Description: Enjoy games such as horse racing and bingo at the Legion.
Registration: Dinner is available for purchase and registration is required. 
To register call 780-458-3330.
Accessible building, washroom, parking and language interpretation.

Opening Reception and Artist Talk for Kinship Ecologies

Date/Time: June 5 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Art Gallery of St. Albert, 19 Perron Street
Description: Join us for the opening reception of this beautiful show with an artist talk by Lara Felsing starting at 6:30 p.m. To enter Kinship Ecologies is to step into an expression of overwhelming gratitude for the natural world. For Lara, this is only a small gift of thanks given to the land - to kin. Being in kinship with the land is a collaboration, a partnership. It is a relationship built on care that our society has been sorely neglecting. But, within Kinship Ecologies, we can see a world in which humanity exists gently upon the land. For more information, call 780-460-4310.
Accessible building, washroom, and language interpretation.

SASHA's Connect Café: The Healing Power of The Harp

Date/Time: June 5 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: River Ridge, 78 McKenney Ave Suite C
Description: Learn more about the therapeutic power of harp music and how its soothing, healing qualities support individuals in hospice, memory care, and wellness settings. Cheryl Dalmer will lead you in an exploration of the different types of therapeutic music she uses, the seven modes of music, and the individual needs during a one-on-one hospice visit.
Registration: This is a free, drop in event. To register, call 780-470-3700.
Accessible building, washroom, parking and language interpretation.

Friday, June 6, 2025


Aquafit and Coffee with Friends

Date/Time: June 6 | 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. (shallow water)
Location: Fountain Park Recreation Centre, 4 Cunningham Road
Description: Join us and invite a friend for free coffee at 9:15 – 9:30 a.m. (after your swim).
Registration: Admission to the pool is still required. For more information contact 780-459-1553 or fprc@stalbert.ca
Accessible building, washroom, parking and language interpretation.

Tour St. Albert’s Historic River Lots and Grain Elevators

Date/Time: June 6 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location:  4 Meadowview Drive (look for the grain elevators)
Description: Our knowledgeable interpreters will take you on a tour of this beautiful historic site during Senior’s Week. Learn about the workings of St. Albert’s historic grain elevators and the heritage houses that the Arts and Heritage Foundation manages. We will look at both Métis and Francophone history in St. Albert.
Event Type: This is a free, drop-in event.
For more information call 780-459-1528.
Accessible building, washroom, parking, gender inclusive washroom and language interpretation.

Exhibition Tour of Kinship Ecologies by Lara Felsing

Date/Time: June 6 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Art Gallery of St. Albert, 19 Perron Street
Description: Join Curator Emily Baker for an in-depth look at the inspirations and materials behind Lara Felsing’s exhibition Kinship Ecologies. For more information, visit artsandheritage.ca or call 780-460-4310.
Accessible building, washroom and language interpretation.

Pub Night and Seniors and Elders Service Awards 

Date/Time: June 6 | 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Awards start at 6:30 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Seniors Association, 7 Tache Street
Description: Pop in for a pub night with music and entertainment by the Latin Cultural Association. We will be recognizing the successful Seniors and Elders Service Award Program winners. Special guests include Mayor Cathy Heron and the African and African Descendent Friendship Club, steel drumming.
Registration: This is a drop-in event with delicious food available for purchase; to save a seat you can register in advance by calling 780-459-0433.
Accessible building, washroom, parking, seniors courtesy parking and language interpretation.

Saturday, June 7, 2025


Beer Gardens and BBQ at the Legion 

Date/Time: June 7 | 11:00 a.m.
Location: St. Albert Legion, 6 Tache Street
Description: Join us for beer gardens with free entertainment starting at 11:00 a.m. Burgers and hot dogs are available for purchase at 12:00 p.m. 
For more details call 780-458-3330.
Accessible building, washroom, parking and language interpretation.

Neutral Ground

Date/Time: June 7 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: St. Albert Place Lobby, 5 St. Anne Street
Description: Join us for games and activities, crafts, knitting and crochet, board games, and more for all ages and groups.
Event Type: This is a free, drop-in event.
For more details email Richard@Neutral-Ground.ca
Accessible building, washroom, parking, gender inclusive washroom and language interpretation.

Sunday, June 8, 2025


Moments That Matter

Date/Time: June 8 | All Day
Location: Anywhere in St. Albert
Description: Seniors Week is all about you, your stories, and the special people who make life meaningful. Invite your family, friends, or neighbors to spend time with you—whether it’s a chat over tea, a walk in the park, or sharing a laugh at home. If you want, take a photo together and post it on social media with the hashtag #StAlbertSeniors2025

 

Last edited: May 13, 2025