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Happy Easter from the FCSS Team!
Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm
We will be closed for Easter April 3 and 6
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April Fun Facts:
- April Fool's Day is an annual custom for many, consisting of practical jokes, hoaxes, and pranks.
- The full moon in April is traditionally called the "pink moon" because of the early flowers that bloom during this time.
- April 7 is World Health Day, and April 22 is Earth Day.
- The best month for meteor showers is April.
- April's birthstone is the diamond.
- Battle of Vimy Ridge Anniversary, April 9 a pivotal moment in Canadian military history during World War 1.
- On April 14, 1912, the famous Titanic ship hit an iceberg and sank on her first voyage.
- Ford unveiled their first Mustang on April 17, costing $2,368.00
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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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Blackfalds Bulldogs:
Arena 1 | Eagle Builders Centre | Click here for tickets
Regular season concludes March. Stay tuned for the playoff schedule!
TOPS CLUB:
Every Thursday | 5016 Waghorn Street | Blackfalds
11:45 am weigh-in and noon meeting contact escortwein@shaw.ca or charper@tops.ca for more details.
Clean-Up Blackfalds:
Volunteers needed for Clean-Up Blackfalds | April 20 - May 1
Call FCSS 403.600.9066 to pick up your supplies!
Cornerstone Church Community Supper:
Thursday, April 30 | 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.
Nearby Events:
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Red Deer Square Dance Club Lesson | April 6, 13, 20, 27 | 7 - 9pm
$5 per person | Clearview Community Hall | 93 Cornett Dr, Red Deer
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The Horse Expo Show | April 24-26
Admission $30 each per day or $65 for all 3 days | Westerner Park, Red Deer
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Gasoline Alley Farmers Market | Fridays & Saturdays | 9am - 5pm
Sundays 10am - 4pm | 558 Laura Ave, Red Deer
Red Deer Public Library:
For full details, visit rdpl.org/events | 403-346-4576 | 4818-49 St
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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/communications to find the registration form!
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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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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.
Kinsmen Aquatic Centre
5429-53 St | Lacombe | January 4,2026 till June 2,2026
Low Impact Water Fitness: Monday - Friday 11:10am -11:55am
Water Fitness & Lane Swim: Monday-Thursday 8pm to 9pm
Michener Aquatic Centre
51A St 38A Ave | Red Deer
Drop In Water aerobics from 9:05 - 10:05 am. Seniors are invited to join water aerobics. Monday thru Friday. $5.60 senior rate 65+ | $6.25 adult rate
Collicutt Centre
3031-30 Ave | Red Deer
Gentle water workout classes on Tuesdays and Thursday's specifically designed for seniors or those with restricted mobility, it also features zero-depth entry water.
Must register 403-309-8411.
Lacombe City Cinema
4520-50 Ave | Lacombe
Movies vary every week check out https://www.lacombecitycinemas.ca/
Prices are: Matinee $8.00| Senior $9.00| General admission $14.00| Kids 3-13 $9.00
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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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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 Womack's Rd
Mon & Wed 9:00am – 12:30pm
Tue, Thu & Fri 9:00am – 10:00pm
Abbey Centre admission required.
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Canada Senior Tax Credits & Benefits Guide (2026)
For more information click on the link:Taxbreak.ca
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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 | | |
GOLDEN CIRCLE | 4620 - 47A Ave, Red Deer
Bocce Ball at the Coffee Shack | April 7,14,21,28 | 9:30am - 11:30am
Hardy Walkers | April 1,8,15,22,29 | 1pm - 3pm
Sit n' Be Fit | April 1,8,15,22,29 | 10:45am - 11:45am
Beginner Tai Chi | April 2,7,9,14,16,21,23,28 | 2:45pm - 3:45pm | Registration required
Quilting Club | Mondays | 10am to 4pm | $2.00 per person
Art Club | Thursdays | 1pm | $2.00 per person
| | 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 snow angel and the upcoming Friendly Caller Program.
Find more information at the
Alberta Elder Abuse website: albertaelderabuse.ca
| | Senior Government Information | | You only need to apply once to these programs. Seniors who have previously applied for the Alberta Seniors Benefit program, the Dental and Optical Assistance for Seniors programs or have completed a Seniors Financial Assistance application are already enrolled. | | | | |
