Sounds of home

Fridays: May 18 to July 6 (65+)

These are 8-week groups with the purpose of promoting cultural understanding through music.

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The Spirit of the Northeast

Saturday May 26, 2012

The Spirit of the Northeast Career Fair will focus on matching employers with residents who seek more than 'just' a job. Join us as we unlock the potential in northeast Calgary.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Telling the Stories

Friday June 15, 2012

Join us for a screening of three powerful videos based on stories of elder abuse in Calgary as we mark the 7th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

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Inglewood Aboriginal & Community Celebration

Thursday June 28, 2012

Come and celebrate Calgary's rich aboriginal traditions and cultures during this fun, free, pre-stampede family event! All ages are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

Community Projects

Interested in getting to know your neighbours? How about visiting a temple, or having a friendly tour of interesting stores in Chinatown? Our community development program provides interesting and meaningful opportunities to connect and contribute.

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Compass For the Caregiver

This series offers a focus on self-care with an opportunity to apply your own experiences as a caregiver. Each session will provide information, ideas, time for discussion, support and networking.

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Counselling

People are living longer than ever before and the challenges and gifts of aging are not yet well understood. The older adult counselling team offers groups and short term individual opportunities to explore the challenges and opportunities of life transitions and family changes.
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Elder Service Corps

Elder Service Corps members are older adults (65+) who want to use their skills and experiences to contribute to community well-being. The program combines opportunities for life-long learning and life-long service to create meaningful and lasting connections.

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Gathering Your Wisdom

Anticipating becoming a 'senior' is as ambiguous as becoming a 'teenager'. Living longer with better health gives us a chance to explore what it means to enter this stage of life.

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Honouring You!

This Empowerment Seminar is offered to both men and women aged 65+. It is designed to help participants achieve a stronger sense of self by exploring personal growth.

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COMMUNITY Outreach

Calgary Family Services provides outreach to vulnerable older adults and their families who live in North, West and Central Calgary. Outreach workers provide information and connect people to services and resources that they need to remain active and engaged in their community.
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Making Anger Work for You

The goal of this 10-week workshop is to help participants challenge their negative thought processes and learn appropriate ways to express their feelings.

Making Room: Hoarding Support Group

Every second Monday

Calgary Family Services provides this
bi-weekly drop-in support group for people who hoard or collect excessively.

Managing Depression (Ages 55+)

Depression is often associated with feelings of sadness or "having the blues". It can manifest as a variety of physical, emotional and/or cognitive symptoms that can negatively impact a person's ability to function effectively in daily life.
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Personal Growth Group

The Older Adult Personal Growth Group will build upon the skills, insights and goals introduced in the 8 week Gathering Your Wisdom Group and/or the Honouring You! Empowerment Seminar.

Senior Support

Our Senior Support Program provides in-home services to vulnerable older adults that help them stay in their homes and retain their long-time community connections.

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Understanding Depression

This information seminar is for those experiencing symptoms typically associated with depression. The presentation will focus on understanding the signs and symptoms of depression, and learning how medical interventions and managing emotions, thoughts and our bodies can help pave the road to wellness.
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Get Involved

GROW YOUR HEART by volunteering for programs that equip individuals with resources, personal growth and development opportunities, through empowerment to live resiliently in a turbulent world.

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