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 [email protected].

Newsletter funded by Lacombe County FCSS

Blackfalds FCSS

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Save the Date:

Monster Bash: Saturday, October 28th

Breakfast & Brunch with Santa: Saturday, November 25th

Tickets are available October 1st through EventCreate.

Light Up Blackfalds: Friday, December 1st FREE

More information is available in the Fall Program Guide or phone the Abbey Centre Guest Services at 403.885.4039.

Frontier Bus Lines

Did you know...

You can book Tours with Frontier Bus Lines!!

For reservations or more information regarding upcoming tours, please contact Frontier Bus Lines Ltd. at 403.347.4990.

Blackfalds Servus Credit Union Public Library

Blackfalds Public Library is located in the Eagle Builders Centre (5302 Broadway Avenue) during the following hours of operation:

Mon | 10 am - 8 pm

Tue | 10 am - 6 pm

Wed | 10 am - 8 pm

Thu | 10 am - 6 pm

Fri | 10 am - 6 pm

Sat | 10 am - 5 pm

Sun | 1 pm - 5 pm

Your library card gives you access to materials not only at your home library, but all public libraries in Alberta. You can return borrowed materials to any participating library and it will be sent back to its home library at no charge.

As well, your library card gives you access to a variety of services including traditional library services, eResources such as eAudio, eBooks, eMagazines and more! 

For more information about our library go to www.blackfaldslibrary.ca

It's More Than Just A Movie

Join FCSS as we watch a movie, socialize, enjoy some snacks and togetherness.

Wed | Oct 25, Nov 29 and Dec 20

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | FREE

Call Blackfalds FCSS (us) at 403.600.9066 to reserve your spot.

Donations welcome

$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!

Drop-In Pickleball

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 Womacks Rd

Mon & Wed 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Tue, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Abbey Centre admission required.

Week to Wellness

Sign out a week's pass to the Abbey Centre with your library membership! Passes available for Senior, Adult, Child, Youth, Teen and Family!

Blackfalds Public Library

5302 Broadway Avenue (Eagle Builders Centre)

For more information call 403.885.2343

Yard Waste

Between the months of May and October, the weekly collection of yard waste also takes place on your designated collection day!

If you are not familiar with the program, please visit: www.blackfalds.ca/p/garbage-and-recycling

Cornerstone Church FREE SUPPER!

Thursday | October 26th | 6:00 pm

4709 Broadway Avenue

Everyone Welcome! Bring the kids, enjoy a delicious meal with dessert, and meet some of your neighbours.

Mobility & Internet Plans

for Seniors

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.

Spot the nine differences ........ answers can be found at the bottom of this newsletter!

COMMUNITY DINING AT THE GOLDEN CIRCLE

Studies have shown that socialization is an important part of our mental wellness as we age and there is nothing like the feeling of sharing a nutritious meal while enjoying the simple pleasure of conversation, companionship and recreation. Did you know that the Golden Circle has a Community Dining Program that does just that?

We provide social activities followed by a nutritious, hot meal and hosted by our Community Outreach Program Coordinator. Lunch is $9.00 per person, and is catered by The Golden Circle.

Activities are based on the group’s interests, we encourage your input and ideas for new activities, presentations and musical performances. Previous ideas have included:

• Guest Speakers
• Music/Dancing
• Arts/Crafts
• Fellowship
• Information and Referral

While on hiatus for the summer, we look forward to Community Dining starting up again in September here at the Golden Circle and hope that you will join us!

Community Dining is currently only being offered at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre facility, but if you are interested in hosting Community Dining within your senior building or community centre, connect with our Community Program Coordinator, Bonnie Lewis 403-343-6074 or email: [email protected]

GOLDEN CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP

Since the Golden Circle’s inception in 1977, we have provided programs, activities, information, resources and outreach services for older adults, their families and caregivers. But did you know that you could become a member? And that you only need to be 18 years and up to be one? Membership at the Golden Circle provides important financial support for our operations and members get some excellent benefits as well!

Members receive preferred rates on Fitness Classes, Special Event Tickets, In-house Meals and In-house Foot Doctor appointments. They receive a weekly e-mail outlining activities and events happening at The Golden Circle and priority access to special event tickets. Members also get to vote at our Annual General Meeting which allows you to contribute to decision making that shapes the future direction of The Golden Circle.

Our annual membership fee is $25.00 for an individual or $45.00 for a couple.

We hope you’ll consider joining us today!

Affordable Market

Stop by the Beyond Food Community Hub to purchase vegetables,

fruit and more at a discounted price! The aim is to increase access

to healthy, fresh food by making it affordable.

The next Affordable Markets: September 5 & 19.

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Location: 5014 Waghorn Street

Cash or cheques accepted

Seniors Programs and Services Quick Facts - July 2022

Please click here for updated information