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Office hours are Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 4:30 pm
The FCSS office is closed Wednesday, November 11.
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Welcome to the Blackfalds FCSS Vibrant Living 50+ monthly newsletter for the more vibrant residents in our community!
If you have a newsworthy story, want to get involved or just want to connect with us,
call 403-600-9066 or email us at fcss@blackfalds.ca.
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Remembrance Day Service
Please join the Blackfalds Ministerial Society for this year's Remembrance Day ceremony. We ask that you continue to remember by supporting the Canadian Legion and purchase a poppy. Wear it proudly over your heart to pay tribute to those who have and continue to serve to keep us free.
Nov 11 | 10:45 am
Abbey Centre | 4500 Womacks Road
Field House | Level 1
Amended Hours
The Abbey Centre will be open 10 am - 5 pm on November 11.
Level 3 will be closed during the service.
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You will find Meagan our new FCSS Seniors Programmer in the FCSS office Monday afternoons, Wednesdays and Thursdays all day.
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November Seniors Sessions
- Walk & Talk every Thursday 10:00 – 11:00am.
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Monday, November 9th – Presentation from 211 Alberta on how to access and utilize their resources - 1:00pm in the Main Hall at the Blackfalds Community Centre. Please RSVP to 403.600.9066
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Wednesday, November 25th – More Than a Movie- 1:00pm in the Main Hall please RSVP to 403.600.9066.
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Wednesday, November 18th – Neighbors on the Move will be going to The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.
- Bus leaves at 12:30pm from the community hall parking lot and returns at 4:00pm.
- Registration required- $10/person prepaid by cash or debit.
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Registration opens November 4th at 9:00am. Must be a resident of Blackfalds or Lacombe County. Register over the phone 403.600.9066 or in person.
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There will be a drop in Super Clinic on November 16th from 10am to 3pm at the Banquet Room in the EBC. This clinic will include information from:
- Service Canada
- 211 Alberta
- CARVSS
- Community Legal Clinic
- Restorative Justice
- Blackfalds FCSS
| | Please contact us to determine whether you are eligible to apply for the Christmas Bureau Program. If you applied last year, your application will need to be renewed. For assistance, call 403.600.9066. | |
Blackfalds Connect
Register today and never miss out on the latest news, events, weather, and alert messages from the Town of Blackfalds!
Messages will be sent straight to your phone, email, or via voice call.
Go to www.blackfalds.ca and scroll to the bottom of the page!
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Cornerstone Church Community Supper
Thursday November 26 | 6:00 pm | 4709 Broadway Avenue
You’re invited! Cornerstone Church is hosting a Community Supper—bring the whole family, enjoy a hearty meal with dessert, and make new friends in the neighborhood.
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Blackfalds Community Fellowship
5005 E. Railway Street
Pastor Kyle Kloss welcomes you every Sunday at 10:30 am. Come a few minutes early and enjoy a cup of coffee. Offering help with food for those in need.
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Did you know ......
Blackfalds IGA has a Food Hero Program. Products are currently sold at 25% - 60% off every day on Food Hero live marketplace.
Drop into IGA and ask about this program!
You will need to download their app to use this program.
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Blackfalds Public Library:
Book Clubs various dates and times please call the library for more details.
5302 Broadway Ave | 403.885.2343
For full details, visit Blackfalds Public Library
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Vibrant 50+ Programs
- Drop-In Pickleball
Field House | Abbey Centre
Mon & Wed | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Tue, Thu, Fri | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
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50+ Walk & Talk Club
Please note the day has changed to Thursday.
50+ More than a Movie is back
Welcome back and please join FCSS as we watch a movie, socialize, enjoy some snacks and togetherness. Please RSVP to 403 600-9066.
For your comfort staff now have cushions available!
Wednesday, November 25 | 1:00 - 4:00 pm | FREE
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4500 Womacks Road | 403.885.4039
www.blackfaldsabbey.ca
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Hours:
Monday - Friday 5:30 am-10 pm
Saturday - Sunday 7 am-10 pm
Membership & Admission:
Adult (18-59):
Single admission $9.00
10-Punch Pass $81.00
Monthly $47.25
Annual $472.50
Senior (60-74):
Single admission $7.00
10-Punch Pass $63.00
Monthly $36.75
Annual $367.50
Senior Plus (75+) | FREE
All membership rates include GST. Annual passes are a one year commitment.
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$2 Track-Only Option
This option is so popular, we decided to keep the track-only option for the whole year!
This option gives members and guests access to the running track for the entire day for only $2!
Ask Guest Services about the $20 track-only punch-pass!
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Senior Plus
We are proud to give complimentary access to the Abbey Centre to all of our visitors 75 years and older.
This is our way of saying thanks for all you do and have done. We are happy to provide a safe, warm place for our older friends to be active, see friends, and maybe try new things.
Visitors will still be required to check in and get a wristband from Guest Services.
Feel free to give Guest Services a call for more information 403-885-4039.
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Week to Wellness
Blackfalds Public Library | 5302 Broadway Avenue | Blackfalds
Sign out a week's pass to the Abbey Centre with your library membership!
Passes available for Senior, Adult, Child, Youth, Teen and Family!
For more information call 403-885-2343.
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Random $4 Fridays
Make sure you follow the Abbey Centre on Facebook to see when we have a $4 Friday.
We will post a notification on a random Friday and on that Friday, anyone can purchase a day admission for only $4.
Children under 2 will be free on these days.
Applies to all age categories.
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The Abbey Centre offers drop-in activities in the Field House every week. Drop-in and play some pickleball with your friends.
Field House
Level 1 | Abbey Centre
4500 Womack's Rd
Mon & Wed 9:00am – 12:30pm
Tue, Thu & Fri 9:00am – 10:00pm
Abbey Centre admission required.
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Mobility & Internet Plans
for Seniors
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If you're a low-income senior, you may be eligible for our Mobility for Good® and Internet for Good®:
Mobility for Good® for low income seniors provides Canadian seniors receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefit with low-cost wireless service.
Internet for Good® provides thousands of low-income seniors in British Columbia and Alberta with the tools and connectivity they need to succeed.
Please contact Telus for more information on these plans at 1-888-811-2323 between 9 am - 7 pm.
https://www.telus.com/en/social-impact/connecting-canada/connecting-for-good-programs/seniors
| Blackfalds Seniors Club Welcomes you! | | Golden Circle Information | | Meal and dessert order forms are available at the FCSS Office. | | Housing & Rent Supplement Programs | | |
In 2017, The Town of Blackfalds dedicated a parcel of land to investigate seniors housing options for the community. In partnership with the Lacombe Foundation and the Bethany Group, the Town facilitated an active citizen engagement process to determine the community need.
For an update on the status of this project please visit the Lacombe Foundation website.
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FCSS recognizes that during stressful or challenging times it may be difficult to locate and access the appropriate community resources. This resource directory provides a starting point.
For access to additional information and referral services, please contact the Blackfalds FCSS at 403-600-9066 for further information.
Blackfalds Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) offers community programs and courses for all ages, community group support, Food Bank information, employment support, regional interagency meetings, support programs, along with Information and Referral Services.
FCSS also provides preventative social programming and activities that use proactive, strength-based, and international strategies to help individuals, families and communities develop skills required to form a strong sense of self, resulting in the ability to build healthy relationships with others.
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SOCIAL ISOLATION Social isolation affects the health and well-being of everyone, but it is especially difficult for our more vulnerable population.
If you need help, our FCSS team is standing by!
There are also various support groups available for you to reach out to such as community churches, neighbours, friends and family.
Interested in helping out?
There is always an opportunity to help someone in Blackfalds and you can find many programs in this newsletter such as the Snow Angel Program.
Find more information at the
Alberta Elder Abuse website: albertaelderabuse.ca
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Seniors Financial Assistance Programs
- Alberta Seniors Benefit
- Dental and Optical Assistance for Seniors Programs
- Special Needs Assistance for Seniors Program
- Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program
- Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program
Click here for more information!
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