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Helping older adults live with dignity, respect and encouraging their involvement in the community.

We are grateful for the changing of seasons!

Join Us and Try Something New!

With art, exercise, music classes and fun social events, there is something for everyone.

Click HERE to view our current Newsletter and list of programs!


BOW CLIFF FUNDRAISING RAFFLE!

CLICK HERE FOR OUR RAFFLE!




2024 Memberships Available!

Click HERE for our 2024 Membership forms.
Both Full Memberships and Super Memberships are now
available for 2024!



   


SEE WHAT WE'RE OFFERING!

We provide over 20 classes, programs and drop-in programs throughout the week! Crafts, card games, exercise classes and more. There is something for everyone!


If you'd like to sign up, contact the Bow Cliff 50+ office:
403-246-0390

DONATE TODAY!

As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generous support of our community.
Thank you to all those who have donated to Bow Cliff in 2023!
We can issue tax receipts to all donations over $20.00.

Any donation is greatly appreciated.
Call the office if you have any questions.

A Message from our Executive Director

It has been an interesting start to the new year for operations at Bow Cliff.

First the positive news. We are very excited with the incredible energy and enthusiasm from our  Members, Super Members and guests throughout our programming and events. January and February have seen a significant increase in participation, and we look forward to a great spring schedule of       programs, activities, and events.

Our Super Membership continues to exceed our expectations.  Bow Cliff now has 120 Super Members and collectively we are approaching 1,000 Super Members amongst the 10 participating activity centres. We are pleased to welcome the Rainbow Elders as the 11th Super Member partner starting in March.  We are hopeful of ending the year with 12 to 15 activity centres, representing over 20,000 seniors with a Super Membership base of over 2,000.

Now the not so good news. Our unbudgeted, unexpected, and large building deficiencies will be addressed this spring at a significant cost to our organization. We had to replace the back flow preventer at a cost of approximately $2,000 and as you know we have been mandated to install two grease traps. Unfortunately, the expected cost of that installation is now approximately $60,000. We have made an application for financial relief from the City for 75% of those costs but requiring the funds up front and ending up with a $15,000+ cost overall is still a very challenging financial obstacle to overcome for our building partners, the Calgary Lawn Bowling Club, and ourselves.

We basically have free access to the facility through a 15-year lease, but we are responsible for maintenance and upkeep. We operate our programming on a break-even basis at best. In these difficult inflationary times, there is only so much we can do to be able to offer cost-effective programming, luncheons, and services to our membership. These onetime large building deficiencies have forced us to elevate our fundraising initiatives in 2024. We have launched an online Easter raffle with the draw to be made at our Easter luncheon on March 27. We will be announcing other fundraising events throughout the year. As a reminder, we are a registered charity and can offer Official Tax Receipts for donations. We know and appreciate these are challenging times for everyone. For those that can donate or purchase raffle tickets, we thank you for your support.

We will get through all the building challenges. We will continue to make Bow Cliff a safe, comfortable, and fun place for everyone to gather and enjoy. My responsibility is becoming more and more focused on raising funds through sponsorship, fundraising activities, and applying for every grant possible that we are eligible for. Our incredible staff focus on making sure we can offer the best programming and   services in the most efficient, courteous, professional, and safe environment. Most importantly, we know we can do all of that because of our incredible volunteers who spend hundreds of hours each year providing wonderful lunches and programming support.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

- John Yannitsos

 




Monthly Newsletter

The Bow Cliff Seniors Communicator helps you stay up to date on all out events, programming and MORE!

Read what's going on at the Bow Cliff Centre 50+ in our Monthly Newsletter. 

Pick up your copy at the office or download it HERE

*UPCOMING EVENTS*

Monday Hand& 12:30PM         Foot

Tuesday Party Bridge 12:30PM

Wednesday Lunch   Bingo 12:00PM

Thursday Art            12:30PM

Friday Duplicate Bridge 12:30PM



Membership

Are you 50+? Then why not join in on the fun?!

We offer two different membership options to better fit your needs. Visit our 'Join Us' page for pricing information and membership forms. 

Memberships can be purchased over the telephone or in person at our office. 

Join us now!

Connect with us!

THANK YOU to our funders and their ongoing support!

Email us

info@bowcliffseniors.org

Call or Fax Us
Office: (403) 246.0390               

Fax: 587.352.6894

Address:
3375 Spruce Drive SW  Calgary , Alberta                          T3C 3A3

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