A Message from our Executive Director

Welcome back, everyone. I trust you all had a wonderful summer.

Our fall programming schedule is now available. We have had a strong response, with many of our programs already reaching capacity. Thank you to everyone who has registered and continued to support our programs. 

To kick off our Fall Schedule we will be hosting a free Welcome Back Breakfast Thursday September 17 at 9:30 (RSVP required) and a fun Member Social Dinner & Dance with Live Entertainment for $10 (RSVP required) Friday September 25, 6pm.

The recruitment process has begun for a Marketing Coordinator, who will manage the Super Membership website and newsletter, as well as a BSW (social worker)-level Link Worker, funded through the $171,000, 18-month Social Prescribing Pilot Program grant we received from The Calgary Foundation. Unison at Kerby Centre will lead the recruitment and management of the program on behalf of all Super Membership partners. I believe having access to a Link Worker will greatly enhance our ability to reduce social isolation, develop programs that strengthen community connections, and help members access resources when needed. This initiative will further support our mandate to help older adults thrive, remain connected, and age in place. This is also an example of the incredible potential the Super Membership collaboration provides.

Thank you to everyone who completed our mid-year FCSS membership survey campaign. Your participation is greatly appreciated, as the survey is an important requirement in helping us maintain our funding.

We also have three fundraising events coming up over the next few weeks. Our Canasta Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, September 26 here at Bow Cliff, the Hilda Townsend Memorial Bridge Tournament will take place on Saturday, October 17 at Wellings of Calgary, and the draw for our $100 The Keg Gift Card Raffle will be held  at lunch on Wednesday, October 7.

Bow Cliff Seniors has secured four tables for the Hellenic Seniors Society of Calgary Charity Dinner on September 27. Proceeds from the dinner will support Alzheimer Calgary. Tickets are $60. Please contact our office for more information.

Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraising events. These initiatives are important in helping us maintain and continue to offer the programs and services our members enjoy.

We look forward to seeing you throughout September!