Take part in community events and programs during Seniors' Week! Enjoy one-time events or discover the ongoing programs and resources the community provides for seniors.
Come and enjoy the indoor walking track for free to celebrate Seniors' Week!
Dates: June 5 - June 9
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre (1150 Edgeview Rd NW)
Sponsored by: FCSS
A shallow water workout for all ages and abilities. A certified instructor will lead you through a refreshing workout with regular and low impact options. No registration required.
Dates: June 5, 7, and 9
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Strathmore Aquatic Centre (130 Brent Blvd)
Sponsored by: FCSS
Shred confidential information to protect your personal information from identity theft. Shred-It will accept all paper products, CDs, and floppy disks to shred. Shred-It asks participants to take back their cardboard boxes after shredding.
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Strathmore Municipal Library - Parking Lot (85 Lakeside Blvd)
Sponsored by: FCSS
Stop in for coffee, treats, and conversation. Several local organizations, including FCSS and the Strathmore Wheatland Wellness Resource Project, will have information available on volunteer opportunities, seniors' resources, events, and programming in Strathmore and area. This will happen at the Strathmore Municipal Library at the same time as the Shred-it event.
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Strathmore Municipal Library - Program Room (85 Lakeside Blvd)
Sponsored by: FCSS, SWWRP, WFCSS, AHS - Addition & Mental Health Strathmore, and CRPCN
Join Alex as she teaches you basic origami folds while working on several origami projects including a Flapping Bird! If you use reading glasses, please bring them as origami is detail orientated. This class is free to attend and open to all experience levels. Registration is limited to 25 participants.
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Strathmore Municipal Library - Program Room (85 Lakeside Blvd)
Sponsored by: Strathmore Municipal Library
It’s Seniors' Week at WSA! Join Janet in this relaxing and creative form of art. Learn how to create controlled, elaborate doodles. Zentangle is simple to learn with no preplanned outcomes and no mistakes. The result is unexpected and beautiful!
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Wheatland Society of Arts (115 3 Ave)
Sponsored by: Wheatland Society of Arts
Work on your own project while chatting with others. All ages and abilities are welcome to drop in. If you have an interest in learning to knit or crochet, group members are happy to help! This program is free to attend and no registration is required.
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Strathmore Municipal Library (85 Lakeside Blvd)
Sponsored by: Strathmore Municipal Library
A fun and upbeat exercise session for all abilities. Beginners welcome. No registration required.
Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Location: Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre (1150 Edgeview Rd NW)
Sponsored by: FCSS
Hope Bridges Society is hosting a Free Intimate Music Concert with Bekah Peterson. Featuring our Music Discovery Class with music therapist, Kate Ager. The concert will be followed by snacks and refreshments.
Time: 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Location: Hope Community Covenant Church (245 Brent Blvd)
Sponsored by: Hope Bridges Society
Join the Happy Gang for afternoon tea!
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 85 Lakeside Blvd
Sponsored by: Happy Gang 50+ Society of Strathmore
Get crafty with Ilke as she instructs you how to make suncatchers! Registration is limited to 25 participants.
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Strathmore Municipal Library - Program Room (85 Lakeside Blvd)
Sponsored by: Strathmore Municipal Library
A dedicated non crisis navigational tool for our Strathmore and Wheatland County residents to connect with wellness resources. Please visit our SWWRP navigator in person at the SW Wellness desk located at the Strathmore Municipal Library.
Dates and Times: June 6 (10:30 am - 1:30 pm) and June 7 (1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
Location: Strathmore Municipal Library - Lobby (85 Lakeside Blvd)
Sponsored by: SWWRP
A gentle and relaxing yoga session created for seniors. No registration required.
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre (1150 Edgeview Rd NW)
Sponsored by: FCSS
Get your partner and enjoy a day of fun. Coffee will be on and lunch will be served. $25.00 per person and registration starts 9:30 am. Contact Yvonne Butler at 587-727-0265 to register.
Time: 10:00 am
Location: 85 Lakeside Blvd.
Sponsored by: Happy Gang 50+ Society of Strathmore
Join the Wheatland Lodge for their Annual Carnival! Bring your family and friends for a fun afternoon!
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Wheatland Lodge (76 2nd St.)
Sponsored by: Wheatland Lodge
Join us for this presentation on Fraud and Scam Awareness and learn how to protect yourself.
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Strathmore Municipal Library - Program Room (85 Lakeside Blvd.)
Sponsored by: ConnectFirst Credit Union
Join Jeannette Brown for a discussion on late 16th and early 17th century fashion while enjoying coffee. To accompany her discussion, Jeannette's collection of Renaissance costumes will be modelled. Additionally, Jeannette's 16th - 17th century reproductions of pottery, glass, cutlery, tools, lanterns, and more will be on display.
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: The Vault (136 2 Ave)
Sponsored by: The Vault Cultural Collective
Join us weekly for a casual get-together with other needle art enthusiasts. Whether you love knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or cross-stitch, you are welcome to join us and work on your project with others who share the same passion. Walk away with new ideas and maybe a few new friends too! This is a drop in event and no registration is required.
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Strathmore Municipal Library - Fireplace (85 Lakeside Blvd)
Sponsored by: Strathmore Municipal Library
At today's workshop, you will learn to recognize the warning signs of abuse, recognize ageism, and respond safely and supportively to these situations.
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Strathmore Municipal Library - Program Room (85 Lakeside Blvd)
Sponsored by: Addiction and Mental Health Strathmore
Free event for those ages 55+. You can expect live music, dancing, and door prizes!
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Lutheran Church Lord of All (112 Lakeside Blvd)
Sponsored by: Bridging the Gap
Seniors' Week continues here at the studio! Join Bonnie and paint this beautiful painting of birch trees with birds. Canvasses will have the background painted and trees pre-drawn. Bonnie will guide you through the process of painting the trees and tracers will be provided for the birds if you wish to use them.
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Wheatland Society of Arts (115 3 Ave)
Sponsored by: Wheatland Society of Arts
Bring your friends and family to learn/practice your numbers in ASL! All skill levels are welcome. You will also have a chance to win prizes!
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Strathmore Municipal Library - Program Room (85 Lakeside Blvd)
Sponsored by: Signing Strathmore
Come and try out Pickleball for the first time – or enjoy a free session as a regular. All abilities and experience levels are welcome. No registration required.
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre (1150 Edgeview Rd NW)
Sponsored by: FCSS
As Seniors' Week comes to an end at the studio, enjoy painting these enchanted flowers! Emmeline will guide participants as they learn to paint this magical painting. Seniors are welcome to bring their friends and family as this painting is suitable for all ages and skill levels! There will even be a draw for a small prize during the class.
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Wheatland Society of Arts (115 3 Ave)
Sponsored by: Wheatland Society of Arts