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Seniors' Services and Programs

Opening Ceremonies and Council’s Luncheon for Seniors and Elders’ Week

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Council and the Senior Resource Committee cordially invite residents 65 years and older and Elders to a Seniors and Elders’ Week Luncheon.

Registration is required

Join us on June 5 at the Quality Hotel at 11 a.m. for good food, great company, and fun-filled activities as we celebrate and recognize the contributions seniors and Elders make to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo!

Transportation is available from Anzac, Conklin, Fort McKay, Gregoire Lake Estates and Janvier. When registering to attend, please indicate that you require transportation on the form.

Note: this event is open to Elders, and residents 65 years of age or older residing in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Register Now!

Seniors and Elders' Week: June 5 to 11, 2023

Join us in celebrating Seniors and Elders’ Week from June 5 - 11. Presented by Wood Buffalo Senior Resource Committee, the 2023 Seniors Week includes safe, fun and interactive events for all seniors.

You do not need to be a member of a senior's organization or group to attend any event during Seniors Week. Check out the schedule of events below to register for events and start planning your week!

Note: For questions regarding an event, please call the event host directly.

Schedule of Events

Monday, June 5 - Opening Ceremonies & Council's Luncheon

Opening Ceremonies and Council’s Luncheon for Seniors’ and Elders’ Week: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Bingo to follow lunch.

 

Registration required: Register with MAC Calendar

Location: Quality Hotel & Conference Centre 424 Gregoire Dr.


Sponsored by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Tuesday, June 6 - Tailgate Tuesday

Tuesday Tailgate Party and lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 

Registration required: Call Carla at 780-743-4370 ext. 4 or email carlac@staidanssociety.ca before June 2

Location: Syncrude Athletic Park – 101 Cartier Road

 

Sponsored by St. Aidan’s, Salvation Army, Wood Buffalo Regional Library 
Tuesday, June 6 - Janvier Seniors' lunch

Janvier Seniors’ lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

 

Location: Municipal Office

Registration not required

Sponsored by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Wednesday, June 7 - Regional Recreation Society events

MacDonald Island Park

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Social Art

1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Gentle Yoga

2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. – Zumba Gold

Anzac Recreation Centre

12 – 12:45 p.m. – Seniors walk and stretch

 

Conklin Multiplex

1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Seniors walk and stretch

 

Register in person at MacDonald Island Park Guest Services or by calling 780-791-0070

Age restriction: 55+

Sponsored by the Regional Recreation Society
Wednesday, June 7 - Fort Chipewyan BBQ luncheon

Fort Chipewyan BBQ luncheon: 12 p.m. Bingo to follow lunch.

 

Location: Mamawi Hall

Registration not required
Thursday, June 8 - BBQ, car show, live music and more

BBQ lunch 12 - 2:30 p.m.

Traditional drumming music 1 – 1:30 p.m.

Games 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Big Blue Rides 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

 

Location: Rotary House 10116 Fraser Ave.

Registration required: Call Nyasha 587-601-1857 or email nyasha@wbhousing.ca

Thursday, June 8 - Conklin Seniors' lunch

Seniors’ lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

 

Location: Conklin Multiplex

Registration not required
Friday, June 9 - Seniors' week lunch and Senior and Elder Impact Award presentation

Heritage Society's Seniors’ week lunch followed by YMM Magazine Senior and Elder Impact Award certificate presentation: doors open at 11 a.m.

 

Location: Shipyard 8405 Prairie Loop Boulevard

Registration required: Call 780-791-7575 ext. 227

 

Sponsored by Fort McMurray Heritage Society, YMM Magazine and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Saturday, June 10 - Pancake Breakfast

Pancake breakfast: 9:30 – 11 a.m.

 

Location: Golden Years Society 10111 Main ST.
Registration not required:
Age restriction:
65+

 

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Fort McMurray.

Snow Angels

Do you need help shoveling snow? Snow Angels is a program where volunteers shovel the driveways and walkways of seniors.

This volunteer service is available for seniors 65 years and older. The program's goal is to serve all seniors who apply. However, priority is given to seniors with less social support and resources.

Sign Up for Snow Angels

SMART Bus

Our Special Mobility Assistance Required Transportation (SMART Bus) service is available by appointment to:

  • seniors (65 years or older)
  • those with mobility issues that prevent or severely restrict their use of conventional bus service

All SMART buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts. Check out the SMART Bus Passenger Handbook.

Type of fareOld FaresNew Fares (April 1st, 2023)
Cash fare (per ride) $1.50 $2.00
10 rides $15.00 $18.75
20 rides $30.00 $37.50
One way to Anzac or Janvier $10.00 $12.50

Senior's parking stalls

Are you looking for locations that have senior’s parking? Click on Parking Locations below to see a list of senior’s parking stalls in the Region.

Parking locations
Places with senior's parking stalls
Place Address
Anzac Recreation Centre 237 Stony Mountain Road in Anzac
Boston Pizza - Downtown 10202 MacDonald Avenue
Boston Pizza - Timberlea 110 Millennium Drive
CenterFire Place 110 Eymundson Road
Eagle Ridge Community Centre 301 Sparrow Hawk Drive
Frank Lacroix Arena  155 Beaconwood Road
Haxton Centre / Borealis Park 10500 Morrison Street
J.Howard Pew Memorial Family Park Waterways
Jubilee Plaza 9909 Franklin Avenue
Ron Morgan Park 379 Wolverine Drive
Royal Bank - Downtown 8540 Manning Avenue
Rex Terpening Landing (Snye Park amenities building) Snye Park
Shell Place 1 MacDonald Drive
MacDonald Island 1 MacDonald Drive
Staples 8544 Manning Avenue
Servus Credit Union - Downtown 9804 Morrison Street
Vista Ridge All Seasons Park 1 Spruce Valley Drive

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Community resources

St. Aidan's Society

Visit the St. Aidan’s Society website for senior’s programs, an extensive service directory, community initiatives, MAC calendar and additional resources for seniors in our community.

Golden Years Society

Golden Years Society promotes wellness and fellowship through various activities to all seniors in the region. They also offer income tax services for low income seniors. Visit the Golden Years Society website for more information.

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9909 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray Alberta T9H 2K4

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