Directory of Services - Kerby Centre

C A L G A R Y 

SENIORS 

Directory of Services 

2 0 1 1 

Provided courtesy of Kerby Centre 

KERBY CENTRE 

and The City of Calgary 

Poppies by Kerby Centre watercolour instructor, Katy Morris. 

Proud supporter of Kerby Centre

The Manor Village Life Centers 

*Preserving Independence! 

• Large 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites 

• Full In-Suite Kitchens 

• Dining Room 

• Flexible Meal Program 

• Wellness Center 

• Exercise Club 

• Limo - Bus 

• Café 

• Private Transportation 

Service 

• And much more. . .! 

www.themanorvillage.com 

Now Six Great Locations to Choose from! 

ROCKY RIDGE 

450 Rocky Vista Gardens NW 403.239.6400 

STAYWELL MANOR VILLAGE 

174 Ypres Green SW 403.242.4688 

SIGNATURE PARK 

1858 Sirocco Drive SW 403.249.7113 

GARRISON WOODS 

2400 Sorrell Mews SW 403.240.3636 

HUNTINGTON HILLS 

6700 Hunterview Drive NW 403.275.5667 

GROVES OF VARSITY (Opening in 2013) 

5353 Crowchild Trail NW 403.399.5570

DIRECTORY OF SERVICES 

403 640 20/20 

Complete Eye Exams 

Includes visual acuity, glaucoma tests 

and corrective lens prescriptions. 

Cataract Surgery 

Restores lens transparency 

for those with cloudy vision. 

Laser Eye Surgery 

Corrects near-sightedness, 

far-sightedness and astigmatism. 

Crystalens TM 

Lens replacement provides 

uncompromised vision quality. 

Interest-free financing available. 

100, 5340 1st Street SW 

(Located in the Southern Alberta Eye Center) 

mitchelleyecentre.com 

KERBY CENTRE 

INFORMATION / 

ADVOCACY 

When you don’t know who to call 

for seniors information, try the 

Kerby Information / Advocacy. 

403-705-3246 

KERBY CENTRE 

©2010 The Calgary Seniors Directory of Services is published by Kerby Centre, 

1133 – 7 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 1B2. Information for this directory was compiled 

by Kerby Centre Information/Advocacy and the Seniors Services Division, City of Calgary. 

For further information on listings contained in this directory please contact the 

Kerby Centre Information/Advocacy at 403-705-3219 or info@kerbycentre.com 

Information compiled by: Siobhan Van Duzen, Kerby Centre. Production Coordinator and 

Graphic Designer: Winifred Ribeiro, Kerby Centre. Advertising Sales (North): Jerry Jonasson 

– 403-705-3238. Advertising Sales (South): Ted Dare – 403-705-3240. 

Front cover photos courtesy of Artist Katy Morris 

Calgary Seniors Directory of Services • 2011 1

KERBY CENTRE 

LOCATION MAp 

14 STREET BRIDGE 

BOW RIVER 

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Science Centre 

Kerby Centre 

11 ST W 

10 ST W 

8 AVE W 

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9 AVE W (one-way)➞ 

RAILWAY 

10 AVE W 

Luanne Whitmarsh – CEO 403-705-3251 

luannew@kerbycentre.com 

Adult Day Support Program 403-705-3214 

adsp@kerbycentre.com 

Board of Directors 403-705-3235 

president@kerbycentre.com 

General Office 403-705-3249 

generaloffice@kerbycentre.com 

Grocery Delivery Program 403-234-6571 

grocerydelivery@kerbycentre.com 

Housing 403-705-3230 

housing@kerbycentre.com 

Information / Advocacy 403-705-3246 

information@kerbycentre.com 


Department Directory 

Kerby Centre Main Switchboard 403-265-0661 

Kerby News Editor 403-705-3229 

editor@kerbycentre.com 

Kerby News Production 403-705-3227 

kerbycentre@kerbycentre.com 

Kerby News Sales (North) 403-705-3238 

(South) 403-705-3240 

advertising@kerbycentre.com 

sales@kerbycentre.com 

Kerby Shelter (24 hour) 403-705-3250 

shelter@kerbycentre.com 

Education and Recreation 403-705-3232 

program@kerbycentre.com 

Volunteer Department 403-705-3218 

volunteer@kerbycentre.com 

Wellness Centre 403-234-6566 

wellness@kerbycentre.com 

2 For Information please Call 403-265-0661

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Aboriginal Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

Addiction Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

Caregiver Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Respite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Certificates and Licenses.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Citizenship and Immigration . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Community Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 

Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

Counselling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Crime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 

Crisis Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 

Death & Funeral Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . 26 

Steps to follow when a senior dies . . . . . 22 

Funeral Arrangements.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 

Grief Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 

Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 

General Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 

Literacy/ESL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 

Employment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 

Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 

Museums & Galleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 

Places of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 

Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 

Food and Shopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 

Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 

Calgary City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 

Provincial Legislature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 

Parliament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 

Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 

AIDS/HIV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 

Cancer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 

Care Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 

Chronic Illness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 

Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 

Day Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 

Day Support Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 

Health Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 

Health and Mobility Aids. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 

Health Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 

Health Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 

Healthy Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 

Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 

Hospice Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 

Medical Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 

Mental Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 

Nutrition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 

Osteoporosis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 

Sexual Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 

Speech Language Pathology . . . . . . . . . . 40 

Women’s Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 

Help for 55-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 

Home Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 

Home Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 

Personal Response Services . . . . . . . . . . . 44 

Visiting Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 

Housing Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 

Emergency Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 

Home Improvement Grants. . . . . . . . . . . 52 

Lodge Accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 

Income Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 

Income Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 

Pensions – Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 

Pensions – Provincial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 

Information and Referral. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 

Legal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 

Wills & Estates: Quick Information . . . . 23 

Power of Attorney & Alternatives . . . . . . 24 

Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 

Outreach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 

Recreation & Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 

General Recreation Programs . . . . . . . . . 65 

Seniors Sport & Recreation Clubs . . . . . . 66 

Seniors Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 

50+ Centres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 

Groups – City Wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 

Groups – N.E. Calgary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 

Groups – N.W. Calgary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 

Groups – S.E. Calgary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 

Groups – S.W. Calgary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 

Provincial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 

National . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 

Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 

Income Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 

Property Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 

Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 

Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 

Veterans and Armed Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 

Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 

Directory Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 

Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 


MESSAgE FROM ThE KERBY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

pRESIDENT’S MESSAgE 

The 2011 edition of the Seniors Directory provides seniors, their families, supporting agencies and 

referring sources with a comprehensive collection that will assist all readers to research available 

services and programs in the Calgary and surrounding areas. 

Kerby Centre is pleased to partner with many of the organizations and companies that are listed 

and advertised in the Directory – partnerships are the corner-stone of Kerby’s philosophy while 

assisting the older adult secure the services and programs they need and wish in their lives. 

On behalf of the Board of Directors, membership and employees of Kerby Centre I hope that you 

find the Directory helpful. If you have any further questions, please call Kerby Centre and we will 

help! 

H. Heerema 

President, Kerby Centre 

KERBY CENTRE 


A MESSAgE FROM MAYOR NAhEED K. NENShI 

MAYOR’S MESSAgE 

On behalf of City Council and the citizens of Calgary, I am pleased to bring my warmest greetings 

to you all. 

The Kerby Centre has provided support and services to our valued senior citizens and their families 

for over thirty years. Every year more than 32,000 people use the amenities of this organization. 

This directory catalogues an array of active living programs and preventive services for older persons. 

Many of these programs are offered by The City of Calgary such as housing and transportation 

while others are available through the provincial and federal governments. 

A major hub, the centre offers a warm and caring environment where older persons can explore 

and participate in programs designed to enhance their quality of life. A collaborative effort is 

put forth to develop and implement innovative programs in the areas of continuing education, 

healthy eating, fitness and travel. My family and I have personally benefitted from the programs 

at Kerby, and I hope that all readers of this directory find services to help them take the best 

advantage of all that Calgary has to offer. 

I invite you to explore all the services the centre and our city has to offer. 

Naheed K. Nenshi 

MAYOR 


ThE CITY OF CALgARY – SERVICES FOR SENIORS 

Property tax info 

Pools info 

Recycling info 

Looking for information on City services 

Get it 24/7 on the web. 

calgary.ca 

2008-2411 

calgary.ca | call 3-1-1 



ACCESSIBLE TRANSpORTATION ChOICES FOR ALL CALgARIANS 

Calgary Transit Mission Statement 

To provide safe, accessible and courteous 

public transportation services in response 

to the needs of our customers. 

Calgary Transit is an integrated system that 

includes: 

• Accessible CTrains and Stations 

• Low floor buses 

• Access Calgary shared-ride service 

• Driver training and awareness 

• Travel Training 

• Attendant Card program 

• Senior Citizens Transit Pass 

• Low-Income Transit Pass 

What is Access Calgary 

Access Calgary is a division of Calgary 

Transit and provides door-to-door public 

transportation service for Calgarians who 

may not always be able to use fixed-route 

(regular) Calgary Transit buses and CTrains. 

Access Calgary offers a call-in-advance, 

shared-ride transportation within the city 

limits of Calgary. 

Access Calgary is responsible for determining 

the eligibility of customers, booking, 

scheduling and dispatching of trips. We contract 

with Calgary HandiBus, Southland 

Transportation and taxi companies to provide 

drivers and vehicles for the service. 

The goal of Access Calgary is to match the 

needs of the individuals with the available 

public transportation services 

Who is eligible 

Persons determined through an application 

process as unable to use Calgary Transit 

fixed route services. 

hours and Fares 

Vehicles operate 7 days a week, 

6 am – 12 midnight. 

Cost for shared-ride trips is a Calgary Transit 

youth or adult transit ticket, a monthly 

youth or adult pass (including the Low- 

Income Transit Pass). 

Contact Information 

For more information or to request an 

application: 

Access Calgary 

Call: (403) 537-7770 

TTY: (403) 537-7977 

Website: accesscalgary.ca 

Calgary Transit 

Call: (403) 262-1000 

TTY: (403) 268-8087 

Website: calgarytransit.com 

CALL 3-1-1 

www.calgary.ca 



COMMuNITY & NEIghBOuRhOOD SERVICES - SENIORS SERVICES DIVISION 

311 - 34 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2G 1T7 

Phone: 403-974-3112 • Fax: 403-287-3143 • www.calgary.ca/seniors 

The City of Calgary, Seniors Services Division 

provides a wide range of services for seniors 

from direct services to community development. 

CITY LINKS pROgRAMS 

• home Maintenance Services 

City Links assists low income seniors to live 

safely and independently in their own 

homes. The program provides basic yard 

care, snow removal, house cleaning, 

interior/exterior painting and minor repairs. 

Home maintenance services are provided by 

City Links trainees under the supervision of 

city staff. 

Who is Eligible for the Program: 

Seniors (65+) who are: 

• Living on low incomes (income will be 

verified) and if homeowners, own no 

other property 

• Unable to do basic house or yard work 

• Without family or community assistance 

Generally, there is a waiting period for all 

services with the exception of emergency 

situations. 

• Employment preparation and Training 

City Links provides a safe and supportive 

work environment where men and women 

experiencing barriers to employment can 

receive paid work experience, vocational 

counseling, life management instructions, 

CPR and First Aid Training. Workers provide 

home maintenance to low-income seniors. 

City Links welcomes new trainees who are 

18 years of age and older and are able to 

perform physical work and who speak and 

understand intermediate English. 

Employment opportunities are available 

throughout the year. No referral is necessary 

and prospective workers can call 403-974-3112 

and ask to speak to someone on the hiring 

team for additional information and/or an 

interview. 

Contact: Main switchboard at 403-974-3112 

between 8:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m., Monday to 

Friday or call 3-1-1 outside of these hours. 

CALL 3-1-1 




SENIORS SERVICES DIVISION – 

COMMuNITY INITIATIVES 

Seniors Services Division staff work with 

the community to identify and develop 

opportunities for home maintenance 

services for low-income seniors. 

Several communities have developed their 

own initiatives to support seniors in the 

area of home maintenance; which includes 

snow removal, lawn care and home safety 

and repair programs. Each initiative is 

unique and tailored to the needs and 

resources of the community. Seniors 

Services Division staff support each initiative 

until it is self sufficient and continues 

to provide consultative or training support 

as needed. 

One example of such a program is the 

Malborough / Malborough Park Seniors 

Voice Snow Removal and Lawn Care program. 

This initiative is led by a group of 

community volunteers and they utilize the 

local youth to provide snow removal to older 

adults in the community and a local business 

to provide affordable serice in the summer. 

If you are interested in finding out more 

information or would like to start your own 

community initiative, call (403) 974-3131. 


pROpERTY TAx 

ASSISTANCE pROgRAM 2010 

To assist low-income homeowners, 

regardless of age, The City of Calgary may 

provide a credit/rebate for up to the increase 

in residential property taxes from 2010 

to 2011. 

To be eligible, the applicant must: 

• Experience an increase in property taxes 

• Meet household income guidelines of 

$22,229/one person; $27,674/two persons; 

$34,022/three persons; or $41,307/four persons. 

There will be a slight increase in the 

allowable income limits in June 2011. If 

your income is just over these amounts 

please call 3-1-1 for revised income limits. 

• Own the property for a minimum of one 

year. 

• Live in the residence. 

• Own no other property. 

• Provide proof of income.(copy of 2010 

Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada 

is required) 

• Apply for the grant/credit by December 1, 

2011 by calling 3-1-1. 

Even if you are not eligible for the Property 

Tax Assistance Program we may be able to 

help you access community resources. For 

more information or to apply please call 

3-1-1. 

CALL 3-1-1 





COMMuNITY DEVELOpMENT 

Social Workers partner with older adults in 

the community, with The City of Calgary 

staff and with community agencies to meet 

the needs of older adults in Calgary. They 

assist older adults in the following ways: 

• To identify needs in their communities 

and neighbourhoods; 

• To bring older adults in the community 

together to talk about issues that effect 

them and services they may require; 

• To work with older adults in planning 

special projects and events that promote 

the well-being of all older adults in 

community life; and 

• To assist older adults in advocating for 

their own needs. 

Below are some examples of the projects that 

social workers have been involved in planning. 

To receive a full listing of community development 

projects, please call 403-974-3112 or 

3-1-1 if you would like additional information. 

Hidden in the Cultural Fabric—Elder Abuse 

and Neglect in Ethno-Cultural Communities 

New Horizons for Seniors Program has provided 

a funding grant to develop resources 

to address elder abuse and neglect in ethnocultural 

communities. This project is a partnership 

with the University of Calgary, the 

Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens 

Association, the Alliance to End Violence 

and the City of Calgary Seniors Services 

Division. The project is provincial and will 

be holding focus groups within 5 cities 

across Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton, 

Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Red Deer). A 

Seniors Services Division member sits on 

the steering committee. 

Seniors Week 

The official provincial and City of Calgary 

kick-off to Seniors Week is held annually at 

the Calgary Zoo in partnership with the 

Provincial Seniors’ Ministry, the Seniors 

Services Division, several other City of 

Calgary business units, and the Calgary Zoo. 

Free admission to the Zoo is offered to seniors 

60+ on the day of the event. CART captioning 

services are provided throughout the 

ceremony for audience members who are 

deaf and hard of hearing. Seniors Services 

Division staff chair the Kick-off committee, 

and provide on-site assistance in the running 

of the event. 

Caribbean 50+ Group 

A group of Caribbean older adults have 

been coming together to look at their skills 

and needs in order to discover their 

strengths and abilities. Seniors Services 

Division staff are providing facilitation and 

space for this group to come together to 

learn more about each other, learn about 

resources and services available to older 

adults and how to age well. 

The City of Calgary, Community and 

Neighbourhood Services has a number of 

community service offices throughout the 

city. Community Social Workers and 

Community Recreation Coordinators assist 

older adults and community organizations 

in creating more age-friendly communities. 

If you would like more information, please 

call 3-1-1. 

CALL 3-1-1 




Has a 

Snow Angel 

visited you 

Do you have someone who 

helps clear your sidewalk 

to keep it safe throughout 

the winter 

If so, we’d like to hear about 

your Snow Angel. 

Call 3-1-1, tell us your story 

and nominate your Snow Angel. 

Alternatively, mail us your story. 

All nominated Snow Angels are 

entered to win a variety of prizes. 

Sponsored by: 

Please send your stories to: 

The City of Calgary Community & 

Neighbourhood Services – #104 

Box 2100, Station M, 

Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M5 

Attn: Snow Angels 

2009-2082 





Meet 

Friends. 

Have fun. 

Regular 

physical activity 

should be part 

of 

our 

lives, 

at 

every age. 

Enjoy aquacize, 

weight lifting i 

and fitness 

classes custom-made for 

older 

adults. 

Visit 

any of 

the City’s 12 aquatic and 

fitness centres and two leisure centres 

and let 

the fun begin. 

Find a location close to home by visiting 

calgary.ca/recreation a 

or call l 3-1-1. 

1. 

2010-2147 

Available at newsstands and 

City Recreation facilities. 

calgary.ca/recreation | call 3-1-1 





hELp IF YOu’RE NOT QuITE A SENIOR 

BENEFITS AND SERVICES FOR 55 – 65 YEARS OF AgE 

What is a senior 

Governments say that a person is a senior at 65. 

But what can you do if you need support and you aren’t quite 65 

Here is a list of the services and benefits available before age 65. 

Bus Pass: Low income monthly bus passes are available from Calgary Transit. For information 

call 403-262-1000. 

Disabled Transportation: Eligibility for Access Calgary is based on ability, not age. For 

information on eligibility call 403-537-7770. 

Food Delivery (for frail or disabled): Meals on Wheels call 403-243-2834 or Kerby Grocery 

Delivery call 403-234-6571. 

Food (Emergency): Call Calgary Interfaith Food Bank for a hamper 403-253-2055. 

Health Benefits: The Alberta Adult Health Benefit provides eye exams, glasses, prescriptions and 

dental care for individuals and families with limited income. Call 1-877-469-5437. 

Income Support: Alberta Employment and Immigration (Alberta Works) can provide financial 

support 1-866-644-5135 (24 hr access) 

Income Support for Disabled: For AISH call 403-297-8511 and/or Canada Pension Disability 

call 1-800-277-9914 

Home Repairs: The RRAP grant may be an option. Call 403-268-5406 for information. 

Housing: Kerby Housing may have suggestions for low-cost rental options. Call 403-705-3231. 

Pension: Canada Pension retirement benefits can begin at age 60. The Allowance (for someone 

married to a senior) or the Allowance for the Survivor may also start at 60. Call 1-800-277-9914 

for eligibility. 

Recreation: City pools and recreation facilities offer a subsidy for low income. Call 311 for 

information. 50+ clubs offer low cost programs, see p. 66. 


COMMuNITY SERVICES FOR SENIORS 

ABORIgINAL SERVICES 

Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary 

403-270-7379 

342 - 14 Street N.W. T2N 1Z7 

• A supportive environment for aboriginal 

people to connect to community resources. 

ABuSE 

Kerby Rotary House 

Shelter for Abused Seniors 

24 Hour Crisis Line 403-705-3250 

• Offers safe, secure shelter to senior men 

and women who are experiencing abuse in 

the family or in a transitional housing situation. 

The 24-hour crisis line can be 

accessed for information, support and crisis 

intervention. Assessment required prior to 

admission. 

Protection for Persons in Care 

Alberta Seniors and 

Community Supports 1-888-357-9339 

Fax: (780) 415-8611 

www.seniors.gov.ab.ca 

• Investigates complaints of abuse involving 

adults receiving services from governmentfunded 

agencies such as nursing homes, 

seniors’ lodges, hospitals, shelters and 

group homes. Any person who believes an 

adult in such a facility has been abused, 

must report the abuse to the above number 

or to the police. 

Alberta Health Services 

Adult Addiction Services 

(formerly AADAC) 403-297-3071 

Fax: 403-297-3036 

2nd Floor, 1177 - 11 Avenue S.W. T2R 1K9 

www.albertahealthservices.ca 

• Individual and family counselling for 

problems resulting from alcohol use, drugs 

and gambling. Educational materials on 

addictions available to the public. 


Substance Abuse in Later Life 

403-955-6155 

Fax: 403-955-6169 

Seniors Health Clinic 

1070 McDougall Road N.E. T2E 7Z2 

• A program assisting seniors and their 

families with problems of alcohol or 

medication abuse/misuse. 

Alcoholics Anonymous 403-777-1212 

Fax: 403-287-6540 

2, 4015 - 1 Street S.E. T2G 4X7 

www.area78.org 

• 24-Hour answering service for anyone with a 

drinking problem. Daily self-help meetings 

held at various locations throughout the city. 

Distress Centre 

24 hour crisis line 403-266-1605 

Fax: 403-262-2512 

www.distresscentre.com 

• A crisis line with short-term counselling 

on any issue including suicide, abuse or 

violence, loneliness and substance abuse. 

ADDICTION SERVICES 

Al-Anon 24-Hour Line 403-266-5850 

Fax: 403-287-0338 

www.calgaryal-anon.org 

• Self-help groups for relatives and friends 

of alcoholics. 



CAREgIVER INFORMATION 


Family Caregiver Centre 403-943-0207 

Fax: 403-955-1504 

1070 McDougall Road N.E. T2E 7Z2 

www.albertahealthservices.ca 

• Offers a range of information and support 

for families providing care at home. 

RESpITE 

Respite programs offer relief services for 

caregivers. 

Alberta Health Services Home Care 

Current Home Care Clients 403-943-1600 

New Home Care Clients 403-943-1920 

Fax: 403-943-1602 

• Home Care may arrange for short-term inhome 

relief for caregivers. In addition, 

Home Care may refer to care centres that 

offer temporary admissions. A medical 

assessment by Home Care is required for 

these services. 

• In addition to the above, there are nonfunded 

respite beds available at several 

care centres. 

CERTIFICATES 

AND LICENSES 

Service Alberta 

www.servicealberta.ca 

• In Alberta, birth, marriage, and death 

certificates and drivers’ licenses are obtained 

from private registry agents. A list of agents 

can be found under License & Registry 

IMMIgRANT SENIORS 

Website: www.immmigrantseniors.ca 

Services in the Yellow Pages or from the 

website above. For certificates from outside 

Alberta, information is available from Kerby 

Information/Advocacy at 403-705-3246. 

CITIzENShIp 

AND IMMIgRATION 

Calgary Catholic 

Immigration Society 403-262-2006 

Fax: 403-262-2033 

Immigrant Senior Services 

3rd Floor, 120 - 17 Avenue S.W. T2S 2T2 

www.ccis-calgary.ab.ca 

• Promotes social integration and access to 

community services for immigrant seniors. 

Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association 

403-263-4414 

Fax: 403-264-3914 

200, 138 - 4 Avenue S.E. T2G 4Z6 

www.ciwa-online.com 

• A counsellor assists senior immigrant 

women that have been in Canada less than 

3 years in the areas of health, family law, 

intergenerational issues and community 

resources. Support is provided in the first 

language. 

Citizenship and 

Immigration Canada 1-888-242-2100 

TTY: 1-888-576-8502 

170, 220 - 4 Avenue S.E. T2G 4X3 

www.cic.gc.ca/english 

• Application for Canadian citizenship may 

be made by permanent residents who have 

lived in Canada three out of four years 

prior to applying. 

• Information on immigrating to Canada 

and sponsoring a relative. Forms available 

on the website. 



Immigrant Services Calgary 403-265-1120 

Fax: 403-266-2486 

1200, 910 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 3N8 

www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca 

• Provides settlement and integration services 

for immigrants. Interpreters available. 

Courses in citizenship preparation. 

• Services for multicultural seniors including 

presentations on community resources 

and one-on-one supportive counselling. 

COMMuNITY 

DEVELOpMENT 

Calgary Family Services 403-269-9888 

Fax: 403-205-5281 

200, 1000 - 8 Avenue S.W. T2P 3M7 

www.calgaryfamilyservices.org 

Social connection projects include tea and conversation, 

days of caring, educational events, 

community projects, hampers and board and 

volunteer engagement opportunities. 

Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society 

403-266-6200 

Fax: 403-269-5183 

3639 - 26 Street N.E. T1Y 5E1 

www.calgaryseniors.org 

SeniorConnect: Free education sessions help 

caring citizens recognize the signs that a 

senior may be at risk and how to report their 

concerns confidentially via the 24-hour 

Seniors’ Help Line. A social worker follows 

up with the identified seniors and helps 

connect them with community services. 

The City of Calgary 

Senior Services Divison – Community 

Development 3-1-1 

Fax: 403-287-3143 

311 - 34 Avenue S.E. T2G 1T7 


Social workers partner with seniors in the 

community, with community agencies and 

with other City of Calgary staff to meet the 

needs of seniors in Calgary. The staff: 

• Assist seniors to identify the needs in their 

communities and neighbourhoods 

• Bring seniors in the community together 

to talk about issues that affect them and 

services that they may require 

• Work with seniors in planning special 

projects and events that promote the wellbeing 

of all seniors in community life 

• Assist seniors in advocating for their own 

needs 

Community workers are also available in 

Community & Neighbourhood Offices for 

individuals interested in planning community 

events or getting together with others to 

discuss issues that affect seniors. 

East Area Office 3-1-1 

1011 - 52 Street S.E. 

North Area Office 3-1-1 

905 - 30 Avenue N.W. 

South Area Office 3-1-1 

502 Heritage Drive S.W. 

West Area Office 3-1-1 

2539 - 33 Avenue S.W. 



COMpuTERS 

• For information on seniors’ computer 

courses at various locations around the city, 

contact the Kerby Education and Recreation 

Department at 403-705-3233. 

Internet Drop-In 

Kerby Centre 403-705-3233 

Fax: 403-705-3211 

1133 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 1B2 

www.kerbycentre.com 

progassist@kerbycentre.com 

• Five no-charge public access terminals for 

the internet are available weekdays to 

seniors. Volunteers available for assistance 

in the mornings. 

Calgary Community 

Network Association 403-263-8080 

www.calcna.ab.ca 

• This non-profit organization provides 

affordable accessibility to the Internet from 

public access terminals or by dialing in from 

home. Surf the web and use e-mail. 

Calgary Public Library 

Central Library 403-260-2600 

Diversity Services 403-260-2702 

Fax: 403-260-2737 

616 Macleod Trail S.E. T2G 2M2 

www.calgarypubliclibrary.com 

• Cybersenior classes are offered at all library 

branches. These free classes are designed to 

teach computer basics in a relaxed, selfpaced 

style. 

CONSuMER INFORMATION 

Alberta Ombudsman 403-297-6185 

Fax: 403-297-5121 

2560, 801 - 6 Avenue S.W. T2P 3W2 

www.ombudsman.ab.ca 

• Has authority to investigate complaints 

against provincial government agencies, 

departments, boards, and commissions. 

Also professions covered by the Health 

Professions Act such as dentists, audiologists. 

Better Business Bureau 403-517-4222 

Fax: 403-640-2514 

350, 7330 Fisher Street S.E. T2H 2H8 

www.calgary.bbb.org 

• Provides information to consumers on 

the reliability of a company. Also takes 

consumer complaints and provides mediation 

services. 

Consumer Contact Centre 


1-877-427-4088 (Toll Free) 


• Consumer information on door to door sales, 

collection practices, contractor licensing, 

cemeteries, funeral services, charitable 

fundraising, and landlord/tenant. Also 

investigates consumer complaints. 

Money Mentors 403-265-2201 

Fax: 403-265-2240 

150, 1200 - 59 Avenue S.E. T2H 2M4 

www.moneymentors.ca 

• Provides consumer debt counselling and 

orderly payment of debts program. 



COuNSELLINg 

The following offer professional counselling by 

registered social workers or psychologists. 

Calgary Counselling Centre 403-265-4980 

Fax: 403-265-8886 

200, 940 - 6 Avenue S.W. T2P 3T1 

www.calgarycounselling.com 

• Individual, couple, family and group 

counselling. Programs for family violence 

and sexual abuse survivors. 

Calgary Family Services 

403-269-9888 

Fax: 403-205-5281 

200, 1000 - 8 Avenue S.W. T2P 3M7 


• Non-crisis counselling available by clinical 

professionals specially trained in older 

adult issues. For individuals, couples and 

families. Facilitation of difficult family 

conversations on issues related to aging. 

Services available at a variety of office locations, 

and, when required, in-home. Fees 

on a sliding scale. 

Catholic Family Service 403-233-2360 

Fax: 403-205-5295 

250, 707 - 10 Avenue S.W. T2R 0B3 

www.cfs-ab.org 

• Individual, couple and family counselling 

services. 

ADVERTISERS INDEx 

on pages 84-85 

for more services 

Eastside Family Centre 403-299-9696 

Fax: 403-248-8851 

255, 495 - 36 Street N.E. T2A 6K3 

www.woodshomes.ca 

• Provides crisis assistance and counselling 

services on a no fee, walk-in basis. 

Jewish Family Service Calgary 403-287-3510 

Fax: 403-287-3735 

420, 5920 - 1A Street S.W. T2H 0G3 

www.jfsc.org 

• Counselling for individuals, couples and 

families. Fees based on a sliding scale. 

Call Kerby 

Information/Advocacy 

– your all-in-one 

information stop. 

Information provided on 

pensions, grants, legal issues, 

community services, 

and transportation. 

403-705-3246 



Helping Services for Older Adults 

CONTACT US TODAY! 

403.269.9888 

 

variety of languages. 

SENIOR SUPPORT SERVICES 

 

support workers with vulnerable low-income seniors who need in-home 

 

 

COUNSELLING SERVICES 

Experienced Counsellors assist older adults and their families with concerns 

 

 

 

in aging. 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 

 

 

 

OUTREACH SERVICES 

Calgary Family Services provides Outreach Services for older adults living 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FREE WORKSHOPS and SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES 

 

Chocolate and Chat Cafe and Ice Cream Social are hosted for Older Adults 

 

VOLUNTEERING 

 

 

ANY DOOR IN 

People can gain access to any of our programs by calling 403.269.9888. 

 

of callers and direct them to service providers. 

To stay up to date on Calgary Family Services workshops and events please visit www. calgaryfamily.org 



pRE-ARRANgEMENTS 

STEpS TO FOLLOW WhEN A SENIOR DIES 

• Will: Executor needs to locate a copy. Should be kept in an accessible/safe location. 

• Funeral: A pre-arranged funeral can save money and stress. For a low-cost alternative try Calgary Co-operative 

Memorial Society, 403-248-2044. 

• Documents: Executor needs list of bank accounts, credit cards, investments, insurance and organizations 

and people to be notified. 

FEDERAL gOVERNMENT 

Notify Service Canada (Income Security Programs) ..............................................................1-800-277-9914 

• Old Age Security & Canada Pension: Cancel cheques. Social insurance number required. Estate is entitled to 

cheque received in month of death. 

• Lump Sum Death Benefit: Paid to the estate of contributors to Canada Pension. Application form usually 

provided by funeral home. 

• Survivor Benefit: Amount depends on what deceased paid into Canada Pension. Application form usually 

provided by funeral home. 

• Allowance: For widows/widowers between the ages of 60-65, depending on income. 

• Guaranteed Income Supplement: For widows/widowers over 65, depending on income. 

Notify Veterans Affairs Canada ..............................................................................................1-866-522-2122 

Notify Canada Revenue Agency ..............................................................................................1-800-959-8281 

• For GST rebate & info on submitting a final tax return. 

• Info on obtaining a Clearance Certificate after final tax has been accepted. 

pROVINCIAL gOVERNMENT 

Notify Alberta Seniors and Community Supports ....................................................................403-705-3239 

• Alberta Seniors Benefit: Paid to low-income individuals over 65. Notify with deceased’s personal health 

number. 

• Special Needs Assistance: Help with funeral expenses may be available for surviving senior spouses who are 

eligible for Alberta Seniors Benefit. 

Notify Alberta Health Care ..................................................................Toll free 310-0000 then 780 427-1432 

• Alberta Health Care should notify Alberta Blue Cross. If not, call 403-234-9666. 

Land Titles ..................................................................................................................................403-297-6511 

• To transfer the title on Alberta real estate. 

Public Trustee ............................................................................................................................403-297-6541 

• May need to consult this office if the deceased died without a will. 

MISCELLANEOuS 

• Financial: Notify banks, credit cards, investment dealers 

• Insurance: Notify car, home, vehicle and life insurers 

• Vehicle Registration: Contact private registry agent 

• Utilities: Notify phone, cable, electricity, gas 

• Death Certificate: Funeral director’s certificate should be sufficient for most purposes. If not, order one from 

any private registry agent. 

• Support/Counselling: Grief counselling is available from Alberta Health Services, Grief Support at 403-943-3533. 

See information sheets on Power of Attorney on page 24 and Wills and Estates on page 23 



WILLS AND ESTATES: QuICK INFORMATION 

Will: A legal document that determines how property will be distributed after death. Both 

holograph and form wills are legal in Alberta if properly completed and signed. Due to the 

many legal problems that arise with do-it-yourself wills, it is often a better choice to hire 

a lawyer. 

Intestate: When a person dies without a valid will. Contact a lawyer or the Public Trustee 

(403-297-6541) for further information on handling this situation. 

Holograph Will: A will made entirely in a person's own handwriting and signed by the 

person. While a witness is not required, it is a good idea to have two independent witnesses 

sign the will. Holograph wills are leagal in Alberta (but may not be effective, depending on 

the wording on the will). This type of will may not be legal in all provinces. 

Executor: The person or persons named in a will to distribute the assets of the estate. 

Beneficiary: The person or organization (such as a charity) named in a will to receive the 

assets of the estate. The executor and the beneficiary may be the same person. 

Probate: Probate is the process by which a will is accepted as valid by a court and the 

appointment of the executor is confirmed. The court issues a document know as Letters 

Probate which the executor requires in order to distribute the assets of the estate to the 

beneficiaries. By planning ahead, it may be possible to avoid probate. Property that is held 

jointly with a spouse or other person is not subject to probate. Prior to any transfer of assets 

it may be advisable to obtain legal and accounting advice due to the costs involved and 

income tax consequences. Where the estate is small, probate may not be necessary. Probate is 

required when an asset such as a house or investment is solely in the name of the deceased 

person. In practice a will needs to be probated if an entity such as a financial institution or 

the Land Titles office asks for it to be probated. Applications for probate are generally made 

by lawyers but a lawyer is not required. Probate forms, in a package called Surrogate Court 

Rules, can be ordered from the Queen’s Printer at www.qp.alberta.ca or by dialing 310-0000 

and asking for 780-427-4952. Clerks at the Court of Queen's Bench (403-297-7281) will 

supply limited guidance to individuals wishing to apply for probate without a lawyer. 

Joint Land Titles: It is often a good idea to have spouses listed jointly on a land title to 

eliminate the need for probate. However, lawyers DO NOT recommend that other individuals 

such as children or grandchildren be put on a land title. People do this because they believe 

it will be easier when the senior dies. BE VERY CAUTIOUS. This often creates more difficulties 

than it prevents. Adding another person to a land title is essentially giving that person an 

equal share in the property. While the senior is still alive, the property cannot be sold without 

that individual’s consent. Nor would that individual’s share in the property be considered part 

of the senior’s estate when they die. In addition, there may be income tax implications (capital 

gains) for the child/grandchild that would not apply if the property remains solely in the 

senior’s name. 



pOWER OF ATTORNEY AND ALTERNATIVES 

When a person does not want to, or can no longer handle their own affairs, what are the 

alternatives 

Power of Attorney: A regular power of attorney is available from a lawyer. It is a document 

that allows one person to name another person to act on their behalf in specified situations, 

usually financial. This document is only in effect while the person giving the power of attorney 

is of sound mind and alive. 

Enduring Power of Attorney: A legal document that allows one person to name another 

person to act on their behalf in financial matters if they become incapacitated by illness or 

accident. Usually the document comes into effect when the incapacity occurs and ends at death. 

Sometimes the document comes into effect when it is signed and continues in the event of 

incapacity. The legislation allows individuals to write their own enduring power of attorney but 

there are no guides or forms available to help with this. Generally a lawyer is required. 

Personal Directive: Personal Directive: A legal document that allows one person to name 

another person to act on their behalf in personal matters if they become incapacitated by illness 

or accident. These personal matters include medical treatment and living arrangements. 

In Alberta, this is the document to prepare rather than a living will. It is often made in conjunction 

with an enduring power of attorney since the two documents cover different areas. 

The document comes into effect when the incapacity occurs and ends at death. A sample form 

and instruction guide are available from www.seniors.alberta.ca/opg/PersonalDirectives/. The 

Alberta government now gives the option of registering a personal directive to make it easier 

to locate. Registration can be done on-line or by calling the Office of the Public Guardian at 

403-297-3364. 

Guardianship: Offers a variety of options to support adults who need assistance in making 

personal decisions such as living arrangements and health care. These options include supported 

decision-making, co-decision making and guardianship. Guardianship is a legal relationship 

established by a court that allows one person to make personal decisions for another person. 

The guardian is appointed by the court to act on behalf of a person who is no longer 

mentally competent. The guardianship ends with the death of the represented adult. The 

Public Guardian can provide information on all options including an application package for 

guardianship. Lawyers can also process guardianship applications. For information call (403) 

297-3364 or go to www.seniors.alberta.ca/opg. 

Trusteeship: A legal relationship established by a court that allows one person to handle the 

financial affairs of another person. The trustee is appointed by the court to act on behalf of a 

person who is no longer mentally competent. The same person will often act as both trustee 

and guardian. The trusteeship ends with the death of the represented adult. For more information 

or an application package contact the Public Trustee 403-297-6541. A lawyer can also 

be hired to process the application. 

Alternatives to Formal Trusteeship: For someone whose only income is from government 

pensions, it is often not necessary to go to court for a formal trusteeship. Informal trusteeships 

are available directly from the federal or Alberta pension offices. For Old Age Security 

and Canada Pension call 1-800-277-9914. For Alberta Seniors Benefit call 403-705-3239. 



CRIME 

Calgary Police Service 

Info Line (non-emergency) 403-266-1234 

133 - 6 Avenue S.E. T2G 4Z1 

www.calgarypolice.ca 

Call the above number to report a crime. 

Seniors Liaison 403-206-8311 

Fax: 403-974-0530 

• Provides crime prevention information 

and advice on all forms of abuse against 

seniors. Offers educational lectures on 

elder-abuse and fraud. 

Victim Assistance Unit 403-206-8398 

Fax: 403-216-5356 

• Offers support and information for victims 

of crime. This includes bereavement support 

when necessary. Support can also be provided 

to seniors who are required to attend 

court, either as a victim or a witness. 

PhoneBusters 1-888-495-8501 (Toll Free) 

www.phonebusters.com 

• A national number to report telemarketing 

fraud and identity theft. 

CRISIS ASSISTANCE 

Also see Crime above. 

Kerby Rotary House for 

Abused and Homeless Seniors 

24-hour crisis line 403-705-3250 

• Offers safe, secure shelter to senior men 

and women who are experiencing abuse in 

the family or in a transitional housing situation. 

The 24-hour crisis line can be 

accessed for information, support and crisis 

intervention. Assessment required prior to 

admission. 

Alberta Employment and Immigration 

Income Support Contact Centre 

Toll Free: 1-866-644-5135 

• For emergency financial assistance, accommodation 

or prescription drugs when 


offices are closed. 

Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse 

24-hour support and info line 403-237-5888 

Fax: 403-264-8355 

7th Floor, 320 - 5 Avenue S.E. T2G 0E5 

www.calgarycasa.com 

• Crisis counselling for sexual abuse/assault 

survivors. 

Calgary Meals on Wheels 

Food and Caring Program 403-243-2834 

Fax: 403-243-8438 

3610 Macleod Trail S. T2G 2P9 

www.mealsonwheels.com 

• Will deliver hot meals that can be shared 

with family and friends during difficult 

times. 

Salvation Army 

Community Support Services 403-220-0432 

Fax: 403-220-0470 

1826 - 36 Street S.E. T2B 0X6 

www.ab.salvationarmy.ca 

• Assistance with clothing and other emergency 

needs. Client interview required. 

Seniors’ Help Line 

Distress Centre Calgary 

(24 Hour) 403-264-7700 

Fax: 403-262-2512 

www.distresscentre.com 

• For seniors, their families, and caregivers. 

24-hour service by Distress Centre volunteers. 

Help for loneliness, elder abuse, 

alcohol or drug abuse, family concerns, 

depression and grief or loss. 



DEATh & FuNERAL 

ARRANgEMENTS 

Documents - Certificates and Licenses. see p. 17. 

Hospice Programs see p. 39. 

FuNERAL ARRANgEMENTS 


• Funeral expenses may be paid for people 

who are receiving Income Support. 

Contact Alberta Works staff for more information 

(see p 57) 

Alberta Funeral Service Association 

1-800-803-8809 

Fax: 403-342-2495 

www.afsa.ca 

• Provides information on funerals and 

memorial services. 

Calgary Co-operative Memorial Society Ltd. 

403-248-2044 

204A, 223 - 12 Avenue S.W. T2R 0G9 

www.calgarymemorial.com 

• Society membership provides access to 

low cost funerals, burials and cremation. 

Lifetime membership fee is $20.00 per 

adult. Children under 18 covered by 

parents. 

Canada Pension Plan 1-800-277-9914 

Death Benefit 

270, 220 - 4 Avenue S.E. 

Mail: Box 2710, Stn Main, Edmonton T5J 2G4 

www.servicecanada.gc.ca 

• Canada Pension provides a lump sum 

death benefit for contributors of the plan. 

It is paid to the estate, next of kin or 

individual who pays for the funeral. 

Last Post Fund 1-888-495-3766 

Fax: 1-780-495-6960 

1130, 9700 Jasper Avenue, 

Edmonton T5J 4C3 

www.lastpostfund.ca 

• Provides assistance for funeral, burial and 

grave marker expenses to war veterans or 

individuals receiving a disability pension 

for peace time service. Income and some 

assets are taken into consideration. 

Public Trustee 403-297-6541 

Fax: 403-297-2823 

2100, 411 - 1 Street S.E. T2G 4Y5 

www.justice.gov.ab.ca/public_trustee/ 

• A branch of Alberta Justice that may 

administer an estate when a person dies 

without a will. May also arrange the funeral 

of a person who dies without a will. 

gRIEF SuppORT 


Grief Support Services 403-943-3533 

• Individual and group counselling for those 

experiencing the death of a loved one. 

Services offered at various locations including 

The South Calgary Health Centre or the 

University of Calgary Medical Clinic, 

Sheldon Chumir Clinic. 

Calgary Widowed Services 403-272-3729 

• A support group for the newly bereaved. 

Assists people who have lost a life partner 

through death to adapt to loss and build a 

new life. 

DISABILITY SERVICES 

Canadian National Institute 

for the Blind (C.N.I.B.) 403-266-8831 

Fax: 403-265-5029 

15 Colonel Baker Place N.E. T2E 4Z3 

www.cnib.ca 

• Provides services for people with vision loss. 

These include counselling, low vision assessments, 

mobility training and assistance with 

independent living. Supplies consumer 

products and assistive technology for vision 

loss. Seniors’ support group. 



Canadian Paraplegic Association 

403-228-3001 

Fax: 403-229-4271 

5211 - 4 Street N.E. T2K 6J5 

www.canparaplegic.org/ab 

• Provides counselling and referral for those 

with spinal cord injuries and other mobility 

impairments. Assistance with home adaptations, 

employment and housing. 

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Society 

403-284-6200 

TTY: 403-284-6201 

Fax: 403-282-7006 

63 Cornell Road N.W. T2L 0L4 

www.dhhs.ca 

• Information and services for the deaf and 

hard of hearing. Offers classes on lip reading 

and coping strategies for the hard of hearing. 

Interpreting services and technical aid centre. 

EDuCATION 

PLEASE NOTE: The seniors’ centres on page 67 

also offer a variety of program options, as do the 

recreation facilities on page 65. 

gENERAL COuRSES 

Kerby Centre Education 

and Recreation 403-705-3233 

Fax: 403-705-3211 

1133 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 1B2 


• Over 200 continuing education courses 

are offered in fall, winter, spring, and 

summer semesters. These include physical 

activity, lifestyle enhancement, arts and 

crafts, fine arts, languages, academics, 

computers, music appreciation, and lecture 

series. Drop-in activities such as cribbage, 

badminton, Artists Club, and Spanish 

conversation clubs are also offered. All 

programs and drop-in activities are open 

to anyone 55 years of age and older. 

• Kerby Centre maintains a database of 

programs offered to adults 50+ in Calgary. 

Access from Kerby website or by calling 

403-705-3233. 

Alberta College of Art & Design 

Registrar – Credit Courses 403-284-7634 

Fax: 403-284-7644 

Extended Studies 403-284-7640 

Fax: 403-284-7603 

1407 - 14 Avenue N.W. T2N 4R3 

www.acad.ca 

• Extended studies courses are offered at a 

discount to seniors. 

Athabasca University 1-800-788-9041 

3rd Floor, 1040 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 3G9 

www.athabascau.ca 

• Offers university courses by distance or 

on-line learning. Individuals 65 and over 

receive a substantial reduction on course fees. 

Calgary Board of Education 403-777-7550 

Fax: 403-777-7568 

Chinook Learning Services 

1406 - 40 Street S.W. T3C 1W7 

www.chinooklearningservices.com 

• The Calgary Board of Education provides 

adult and continuing education programs 

through Chinook Learning Services. 

• General interest courses are offered at sites 

throughout the city. These non-credit courses 

include computer training, arts, music, health 

and wellness, languages, etc. A 10% seniors’ 

discount is in effect unless otherwise indicated. 

University of Calgary 

Registrar (credit courses) 403-210-7625 

Fax: 403-289-1253 

Continuing Education 403-220-2952 

Fax: 403-284-9242 

2500 University Drive N.W. T2N 1N4 

www.conted.ucalgary.ca 

• Credit Courses: Are offered to those age 

65+ with no tuition fees. An application 

fee is in effect. 

• Continuing Education: Non-credit programs 

for older adults age 50+. 



LITERACY/ESL 

ESL means English as a Second Language 

Calgary Catholic 

Immigration Society 403-290-5756 

Fax: 403-262-2033 

3rd Floor, 120 - 17 Avenue S.W. T2S 2T2 

www.ccis-calgary.ab.ca 

• Offer a variety of esl programs for older 

learners. These include one-on-one matches 

with volunteers, practice groups and esl 

classes. 

Immigrant Services Calgary 403-265-1120 

Fax: 403-266-2486 

1200, 910 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 3N8 

www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca 

• Publishes an ESL Directory of programs 

available in the city. Available on the website 

or by calling. 

EMpLOYMENT 

Service Canada – Job Bank 

www. jobbank.gc.ca 

• On-line job search, career planning and 

training resources. 

ENTERTAINMENT 

MuSEuMS AND gALLERIES 

Aerospace Museum 403-250-3752 

4629 McCall Way N.E. T2E 8A5 

Firefighters Museum 403-246-3322 

4124 - 11 Street S.E. T2G 3H2 

Fountains of Mission 

Art Gallery 403-244-0322 

222 - 25 Avenue S.W. T2S 3E9 

Glenbow Museum 403-268-4100 

130 - 9 Avenue S.E. T2G 0P3 

Illingworth Kerr Gallery 

Alberta College of Art 

and Design 403-284-7680 

1407 - 14 Avenue N.W. 

Nickle Arts Museum 

University of Calgary 403-220-7234 

434 Collegiate Boulevard N.W. 

The Military Museums 403-974-2850 

4520 Crowchild Trail S.W. T2T 5J4 

pLACES OF INTEREST 

Bow Habitat Station 403-297-6561 

1440 - 17A Street S.E. 

Calgary Chinese 

Cultural Centre 403-262-5071 

197 - 1 Street S.W. 

Calgary Police Service 

Interpretive Centre 403-206-4566 

2 Floor, 316 - 7 Avenue S.E. 

Calgary Stampede Park 403-261-0101 

1410 Olympic Way S.E. 

Calgary Tower 403-266-7171 

101 - 9 Avenue S.W. 

Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden 

and Prehistoric Park 403-232-9300 

1300 Zoo Road N.E. 

Canada Olympic Park 

- Hall of Fame 403-247-5452 

88 Canada Olympic Road S.W. 

Canadian Country Music 

Hall of Fame 403-290-0702 

During the Calgary Stampede 

Deane House Historic Site 

and Restaurant 403-290-1875 

806 - 9 Avenue S.E. 

Devonian Gardens 403-268-3800 

4 Flr, 317 - 7 Avenue S.W. 

Fish Creek Provincial Park 403-297-5293 

15979 Bow Bottom Trail S.E. 

Fort Calgary Historic Park 403-290-1875 


Grain Academy 403-263-4594 

Round-Up Centre, Stampede Park 

Heritage Park 

Historical Village 403-268-8500 

1900 Heritage Drive S.W. 

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary 3-1-1 

2425 - 9 Avenue S.E. 



Olympic Oval 403-220-7890 

2500 University Drive N.W. 

Scotia Bank Saddledome 403-777-4636 

(Formely Pengrowth Saddeldome) 

555 Saddledome Rise S.E. 

Spruce Meadows 403-974-4200 

18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W. 

Telus World of Science 403-268-8300 

701 - 11 Street S.W. 

pERFORMINg ARTS 

Alberta Ballet 403-245-4222 

Calgary Opera 403-262-7286 

Cantos Music Foundation 403-543-5115 

134 - 11 Avenue S.E. 

Epcor Centre 

for the Performing Arts 403-294-7455 


• Show information for Alberta Theatre 

Projects, Calgary International Children’s 

Festival, Calgary Philharmonic, Festival 

Chorus, One Yellow Rabbit Theatre, and 

Theatre Calgary. 

Loose Moose Theatre 403-269-1444 

Lunch Box Theatre 403-265-4292 

410, 131 - 9 Avenue S.W. 

Pumphouse Theatre 403-263-0079 

2140 Pumphouse Avenue S.W. 

Rosebud Dinner Theatre 1-800-267-7553 

Ticketmaster Charge-by-Phone 403-777-0633 

Vertigo Mystery Theatre 403-221-3708 

161, 115 - 9 Avenue S.W. 

FOOD AND ShOppINg 

Kerby Centre Seniors’ Grocery Delivery 

403-234-6571 

Fax: 403-705-3211 

1133 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 1B2 



• A grocery shopping and delivery service for 

frail, housebound seniors. An income limit 

is in effect. 

Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank 403-253-2055 

Fax: 403-259-4240 

5000 - 11 Street S.E. T2H 2Y5 

www.calgaryfoodbank.com 

• Provides emergency food hampers to lowincome 

individuals and families. 

Arbour Lake/Canyon Meadows 

See our Full page color ad on Page 47 

* * * 

Bethany Care Society 

See our half page color ad on Page 43 

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Diversicare 

See our Full page color ad on Inside Back Cover 

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Fountain Of Mission 

See our 1/3 page color ad on Page 49 

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Garrison Green 


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Luxstone Manor 


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MCF Housing for Seniors 


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Masterpiece by Symphony 

See our 1/3 page color ad on page 49 

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Meadowlark Care Home 

See our 1/3 page color ad on page 49 

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Manor Villages (Statesman) 

See our Full page color ad on Inside Front Cover 

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Millrise Place and Monterey Place 

See our Full page color ad on Outside Back Cover 

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Prince of Peace Manor 

See our quarter page color ad on Page 45 

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Wentworth Manor 




Your Bequest 

Can Make 

ADifference 

Seniors, people with physical or mental disabilities, people 

recovering from illness or surgery, terminally ill, high risk 

elementary school children, and working homeless. These 

are the many faces of the people served by Calgary Meals 

on Wheels. 

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We depend 

Nutritious tasty meals 

prepared & packaged in 

on the 

our own kitchen 

generosity of 

Accommodate special dietary people like 

needs like diabetes, celiac, 

&renal 

you to 

Volunteers provide daily sustain this 

door-to-door service 

vital and 

Clients pay on a sliding scale unique 

according to their means 

service 

No referral needed 

Please Help Us Step Up To The Plate 

Call 403-243-2844 

or visit: www.MealsOnWheels.com 

Charitable Registration No: 11882 3749 RR0001 

Calgary Meals on Wheels 403-243-2834 

Fax: 403-243-8438 

3610 Macleod Trail S.E. T2G 2P9 

www.mealsonwheels.com 

• Provides two nutritious meals, a hot lunch 

and a cold supper, for seniors (60+), 

disabled, and convalescents in Calgary. 

Delivery is Monday to Friday 11am - 1pm. 

Two extra meals can be ordered on Friday 

for the weekend. Priced on a sliding scale. 

• Magic Meals: Home style frozen dinners 

delivered once a week at a cost of $5.25 per 

meal. Fifteen different entrees; ideal for 

those who do not need full meal service. 

• Food and Caring: Delivery of hot meals 

that can be shared with family and friends 

during difficult times. 

• Food and Fellowship: Delivery of meals to 

be shared with 10 or more seniors in a 

group setting. 

• Chopsticks on Wheels: For Chinese seniors 

(60+), convalescents, or those with a disability. 

Delivery Monday to Friday, of one 

traditional hot meal each day. This Chinese 

style meal consists of meat, poultry or fish, 

rice, and vegetables. Cost $5.25 per day. 

Calgary Poppy Fund 403-265-6304 

Fax: 403-264-3892 

1, 4529 - 6 Street N.E. T2E 3Z6 

• Administers Poppy Funds collected in 

Calgary. Helps veterans and ex-servicemen 

with food and other emergency requirements. 


403-266-6200 

Fax: 403-269-5183 

3639 - 26 Street N.E. T1Y 5E1 


• Assisted Shopping: Volunteers are matched 

one-on-one with seniors for reoccurring 

shopping trips. In addition to providing 

transportation, volunteers offer companionship 

and social support. Shopping is 

not limited to groceries. Any senior can 

apply but assistance may be prioritized 

by need. 

gOVERNMENT 

Congratulatory Messages 

• For special birthdays and wedding 

anniversaries, messages can be sent from 

the Mayor, Premier, Member of 

Parliament, Prime Minister, Governor 

General, and Queen. 

Guidelines are in place specifying which 

birthdays and anniversaries qualify for a 

message. For example, M.P.s will send a 

message on a 65th birthday and every fifth 

year after, or a 25th wedding anniversary 

and every fifth year after. Messages from 

the Queen start on a 100th birthday or a 

60th wedding anniversary. 

Four to six weeks notice is advisable except 

for the Queen, when two months notice 

is required. For guidelines and contact 

numbers, call the Kerby Information/ 

Advocacy at 403-705-3246. 



CALgARY CITY hALL 

Mayor’s Office 403-268-5622 

Fax: 403-268-8130 

City Hall, 700 Macleod Trail S.E. 

Mail: Box 2100 (8069), Station M 


www.calgarymayor.ca 

Aldermanic Offices 403-268-2430 

Fax: 403-268-8091 or 403-268-3823 

City Hall, 700 Macleod Trail S.E. 

Mail: Box 2100 (8001), Station M 


pROVINCIAL LEgISLATuRE 

• For a complete list of M.L.A.’s and Cabinet 

Ministers, call the Kerby Information/ 

Advocacy Office at 403-705-3246. 

Premier of Alberta 

Southern Alberta Office 403-297-6464 

Fax: 403-297-4276 

McDougall Centre, 455 - 6 Street S.W. T2P 4E8 

E-mail: premier@gov.ab.ca 

Leader of the Official Opposition 

Dial 310-0000, then 780- 427-2292 (Toll free) 

Fax: 780-427-3697 

201 Legislature Annex 

9718 - 107 Street, Edmonton, T5K 1E4 

pARLIAMENT 

• For a complete list of Cabinet Ministers 

and Calgary M.P.s, call Kerby Information/ 

Advocacy at 403-705-3246. 

Prime Minister of Canada 1-613-992-4211 

Fax: 1-613-941-6900 

80 Wellington Street, 

Ottawa, Ontario. K1A 0A2. (No postage required). 

www.pm.gc.ca E-Mail: pm@pm.gc.ca 

hEALTh 

AIDS / hIV 

AIDS Calgary Awareness 

Association 403-508-2500 

Fax: 403-263-7358 

110, 1603 - 10 Avenue S.W. T3C 0J7 

www.aidscalgary.org 

• Provides education, counselling, support 

and advocacy. 

Alberta Health Services Clinic 

403-995-6399 

223 Sheldon Chumir Health Centre 

1213 - 4 Street S.W. T2R 0X7 

• Provides support for new patients, provides 

educational services on the disease process, 

and assesses any urgent medical needs. 

CANCER SERVICES 

Canadian Cancer Society 403-205-3966 

Fax: 403-205-3979 

200 325 Manning Road N.E. T2E 2P5 

www.cancer.ca 

• Information and community services for 

people with cancer. Offers peer support and 

volunteer driving (depending on driver 

availability). 

Screen Test 403-355-3232 

Fax: 403-355-3287 

www.screeningforlife.ca/screentest 

2202 - 2 Street S.W. T2S 3C1 

• Offers screening mammograms and information 

on breast health for women aged 

50-69. No charge. 


Tom Baker Cancer Centre 403-521-3723 

1331 - 29 Street N.W. T2N 4N2 

• A comprehensive cancer treatment centre. 



CARE CENTRES 

• A care centre (formerly called a nursing 

home, auxiliary hospital or long term care 

facility) is a health care facility offering a 

range of residential, personal, and health 

services to persons who are elderly, disabled, 

or chronically ill. 

• Admission to care centres is based on an 

assessment of health and personal care 

needs. 

• Care centres can be a short-term living 

arrangement focused on rehabilitation, convalescence 

and strengthening, after which 

the client returns to community living. 

• Clients can be admitted to a care centre on a 

longer term basis when their physical or 

mental abilities no longer permit them to 

remain at home even with the support of 

family and community services. 

To access care centre placement in the Calgary 

area contact: 


Community Care Access 403-943-1920 

Fax: 403-943-1620 

5920 Macleod Trail South T2H 0K2 

ChRONIC ILLNESS 

Alberta Health Services 403-955-8118 

Diabetes Education 

Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre 

1820 Richmond Road S.W. T2T 5C7 

• Education/counselling for people newly 

diagnosed with diabetes. 


Living Well with a Chronic Condition 

403-943-2584 

Fax: 403-943-1668 

Sheldon Chumir Health Centre 

1213 - 4 Street S.W. T2P 1H8 

• Provides a wide range of educational and support 

services for people living with a chronic 

condition including: disease specific education, 

exercise, pain management skills, nutrition 

counselling, etc. No referral required. 

Canadian Diabetes Association 403-266-0620 

Fax: 403-269-8927 

204, 2323 - 32 Avenue NE T2E 6Z3 

www.diabetes.ca 

• Provides diabetes education, service and 

advocacy. 

Alberta Monitoring for Health Program 

1-800-267-7532 

• Albertans with diabetes who meet eligibility 

requirements can access limited funding for 

diabetes management supplies. 

CLINICS 


Urgent Care Centre 

403-955-6200 

Fax: 403-205-4979 


1213 - 4 Street S.W. T2P 1H8 

• Provides urgent care services on a walk-in 

basis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 


Urgent Care Centre 

South Calgary Health Centre 

31 Sunpark Plaza SE T2X 3T2 

• Provides urgent care services on a walk-in 

basis. 

The Alex Seniors 

Community Health Centre 403-920-0011 

Fax: 403-920-0014 

630 - 9 Avenue S.E. T2G 4V9 

www.thealex.ca/seniors 

• Provides continuing health care to seniors in 

the East Village. 

DAY hOSpITALS 

• The day hospital program provides assessment 

and short-term rehabilitation for 

older adults living in private homes, group 



homes, or lodges. It is geared to individuals 

who have experienced multiple medical 

problems or functional changes, and are at 

risk for hospital or care centre admission. 

Carewest Day Hospital – North 

Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre 403-520-2100 

722 - 16 Avenue N.E. T2E 6V7 

Carewest Day Hospital – South 

Glenmore Park 403-640-6480 

6909 - 14 Street S.W. T2V 1P8 

DAY SuppORT pROgRAMS 

Adult Day Support programs offer a variety 

of personal care, health and support services, 

and social activities to adults who may be physically 

or cognitively impaired or living with 

chronic illness. They promote independence by 

maintaining or improving, where possible, the 

existing abilities of the participant. Respite and 

support are provided for caregivers. 

There is no charge to the client for the program, 

however, there is a nutrition charge of $8.00 

per day to cover the cost of a hot meal and 

snacks. Clients are also responsible for transportation 

costs to and from the program. 

The following programs are funded by Alberta 

Health Services and are available to Home Care 

clients. Referral is made through the client’s 

home care coordinator. 

Alzheimer Society of Calgary 

Club 36 

Bethany Harvest Hills 

19 Harvest Gold Manor N.E. 

Intercare Southwood 

211 Heritage Drive S.E. 

Beverly Glenmore Centre 

1729 - 90 Avenue S.W. 

Brenda Strafford Foundation 

Bow View Manor 

4628 Montgomery Blvd N.W. 

Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens Association 

111 Riverfront Avenue S.W. 

Carewest - Colonel Belcher 

1939 Veterans Way N.W. 

Carewest - Signal Point 

6363 Simcoe Road S.W. 

Father Lacombe Nursing Home 

332 - 146 Avenue S.E. 

Forest Grove Care Centre 

10 Forest Grove Place S.E. 


1133 - 7 Avenue S.W. 

Non-Alberta Health Services Funded Programs: 

The following adult day programs do not 

require an assessment by Home Care. 

The Golden Age Club Society 403-262-6342 

Fax: 403-262-9395 

(Formerly Downtown Friendship Centre) 

610 - 8 Avenue S.E. T2G 0M1 

• For older adults with disabilities offering 

social and recreational opportunities. 

Maxine Williams-Herbert 

Registered Hearing Aid Practitioner, BC-HIS 

Academy Hearing Centres 

Reconnect with 

your sense of hearing. 

Call today to book your appointment 

403-210-2482 



hEALTh ADVICE 

Alberta Health Services 403-943-LINK(5465) 

Health Link Alberta Toll Free 1-866-408-5465 

Mandarin 403-943-1554 

Cantonese 403-943-1556 

• Nurse advice and health information 24 

hours a day. Provides information on health 

topics and nutrition, family physicians, 

health and hospital services. 

• As well as the two languages listed above, 

translation services are available for a full 

range of languages. 

hEALTh AND MOBILITY AIDS 

• Listings for private suppliers are available 

from Kerby Information/Advocacy at 

403-705-3246. 

ARE YOU READY 

TO HEAR YOUR WORLD 

BETTER TODAY 

Dr. Carrie Scarff of Audiology Innovations 

hearing loss clinic provides you and your 

loved ones with EXCELLENCE in hearing 

evaluations, hearing aid sales and service. 

Experience the difference 

• Advanced training in Audiology 

• Excellent service and patient care 

• Expertise in recent hearing aid advancements 

• Hearing aid prices to fit every budget 

(Some seniors may be eligible for 100 % coverage.) 

Don’t miss another word. Call us today at 

(403) 252-4722 for your hearing evaluation.) 

Alberta Professional Centre 

#209, 320 - 23 Avenue, SW 

Calgary AB, 

T2S 2S2 

Calgary Community Aids to Daily Living 

403-955-6955 


1213 - 4 Street S.W. T2P 1H8 

• Provides assistance for the purchase of basic 

medical equipment such as bathroom aids, 

custom footwear, respiratory equipment, 

walking aids, and wheelchairs. 

• Hearing aid coverage is available for those 

over 65. 

• Eligibility is on the basis of medical condition. 

Applicants must demonstrate a long 

term disability, chronic or terminal illness. 

• Cost sharing may be in effect depending on 

income. 

Canadian Red Cross Society 403-273-4426 

Fax: 403-204-0092 

3, 3300 - 14 Avenue N.E. T2A 6J4 

www.redcross.ca 

• Free loan of health aids including wheelchairs, 

walkers, crutches, canes and bathing 

seats with a loan period up to three months. 

hEALTh BENEFITS 

Alberta Health and Wellness 

Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan 

Toll free 310-0000, then dial 780-427-1432 

Fax 780-422-0102 

Alberta Chapter 

OUR VISION: Canada without Osteoporotic Fractures 

Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network 

Volunteer Opportunities 

Information Packages 

Support Group Meetings 

Speakers, Displays, Educational Sessions 

www.osteoporosis.ca 

alberta@osteoporosis.ca 

Phone: 403-237-7022 



Mailing address: 

P.O. Box 1360, Stn Main 

Edmonton AB T5J 2N3 

www.health.alberta.ca 

Email: health.ahcipmail@gov.ab.ca 

General Information: 

The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan 

(AHCIP) provides eligible residents of Alberta 

and their dependants with coverage for: 

• medically required services provided by 

physicians; 

• medically required oral and maxillofacial 

surgery and medically required dental 

services; 

• medically required stays and services in 

Alberta hospitals; and 

• limited coverage for services provided by 

optometrists and podiatrists (services must 

be provided in Alberta). 

All Albertans receive premium-free AHCIP 

coverage. 

Eligibility: 

• New and returning Alberta residents applying 

for coverage with the AHCIP must provide 

documents with their application that prove 

their identity, legal entitlement to be in 

Canada and Alberta residency. There is a 

three-month waiting period for coverage 

when persons move permanently to Alberta 

from another province or territory. 

Temporary Absence: 

• Costs for health care services are high, 

especially outside Canada. Alberta Health 

and Wellness recommends the purchase of 

travel health care insurance, even for short 

trips. AHCIP pays for out-of-country practitioner 

services at the same rate that 

Alberta practitioners receive for the same 

service. Benefits for out-of-country hospital 

services are limited to the rates listed 

below, or the amount paid, whichever is 

less. For inpatient care, the maximum 

provided outside Canada is $100/day 

(Canadian). Benefits are not payable for 

the day of discharge. A maximum of $50 

(Canadian) is payable for one outpatient 

visit per day. 

Alberta Blue Cross Coverage for Seniors 

• Alberta Health and Wellness provides seniors 

and dependants covered on their 

account with Alberta Blue Cross coverage 

at no cost. This is supplementary coverage 

for prescription drugs and other services. 

Seniors must provide proof of their age to 

receive this benefit. 


Community Supports 403-705-3246 

Fax: 403-705-3241 

Kerby Centre 1133 - 7 Avenue S.W. 

Mailing Address: 

Box 3100, Edmonton, AB T5J 4W3 

www.seniors.alberta.ca 

• Book an appointment at Kerby Centre for 

assistance to complete government assistance 

forms. 

Accu Fit 

denture group 

403-284-1829 

• No Fee Consultation 

• Complete & Partial Dentures 

• Implant Dentures & Immediate Dentures 

• Rush Denture Service 

• Neuromuscular Occlusion Diagnosis 

& Treatment 

LIONS PARK DENTURE CLINIC 

Lions Park Professional Building 

1521 - 19 Street N.W. 

Tel: 403-284-1803 

• Repairs & Relines 

• Sport Mouth Guards 

• Anti Snoring Devices 

• Social Service 100% 

Coverage 

• DVA Benefits 

CONCEPT DENTURE CLINIC 

Tel: 403-248-5540 



Dental Assistance for Seniors program 

• The Dental Assistance for Seniors program 

pays for up to $5,000 of basic dental work 

every five years. The amount of coverage 

received is based on annual income. 

Optical Assistance for Seniors program 

• The Optical Assistance for Seniors program 

reimburses seniors up to $230 every three 

years for prescription eyeglasses. The 

amount of coverage received is based on 

annual income. 

hEALTh ORgANIzATIONS 

See also Disability Services p. 26 

ALS Society of Alberta 

(Lou Gehrig’s Disease) 403-228-3857 

www.alsab.ca Fax: 403-228-7752 

400, 320 - 23 Avenue S.W. T2S 0J2 

Alberta Lymphedema Association 

www.albertalymphedema.com 403-281-9205 

• Information on lymphedema and therapies 

to improve quality of life. 

Alzheimer Society of Calgary 403-290-0110 

Fax: 403-269-8836 

201, 222 - 58 Avenue S.W. T2H 2S3 

www.alzheimercalgary.com 

• Offers education and support services to 

individuals and families living with 

Alzheimer Disease and other types of 

dementia. 

Arthritis Society 403-228-2571 

Fax: 403-229-4232 

200, 1301 - 8 Street S.W. T2R 1B7 

www.arthritis.ca 

• Provides information to professionals and 

the general public regarding arthritis. 

Canadian Cancer Society 403-205-3966 

Fax: 403-205-3979 

200, 325 Manning Road N.E. T3E 2P5 

www.cancer.ca 

• Information and community services for 

people with cancer. Offers peer support and 

volunteer driving (depending on driver 

availability). 

Canadian Diabetes Association 

403-266-0620 

Fax: 403-269-8927 

204, 2323 - 32 Avenue N.E. T2E 6Z3 

www.diabetes.ca 

• Diabetes education, advocacy and support. 

Heart and Stroke Foundation 403-264-5549 

of Alberta Fax: 403-237-0803 

100, 119 - 14 Street N.W. T2N 1Z6 

www.heartandstroke.ca 

• Provides information on heart disease and 

stroke, nutrition, exercise and other factors 

affecting heart health. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Lung Association, Alberta & NWT 

1-888-566-5864 

Fax: 780-488-7195 

P.O. Box 4500, Stn. S, Edmonton, AB T6E 6K2 

www.ab.lung.ca 

• Provides information on lung health. 

Multiple Sclerosis Society 403-250-7090 

Fax: 403-250-8937 

100, 2421 - 37 Avenue N.E. T2E 6Y7 

www.mscalgary.org 

We’re here to help. 

If someone you know has 

dementia call us for the 

information, ideas and skills 

that can help you both live better. 

(403) 290-0110 

Toll-free 1-877-569-HELP 

www.AlzheimerCalgary.com 

• Provides counselling, information and 

programs for people with ms. 

Parkinson Society 403-243-9901 

Fax: 403-243-8283 

102, 5636 Burbank Crescent S.E. T2H 1Z6 

www.parkinsons-society.org 

• Information and services for persons with 

Parkinson’s. 

hEALThY AgINg 

Kerby Wellness Centre 403-234-6566 

Appointments 

1133 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 1B2 


• Provides a variety of health care services 

including footcare, nutrition screening, 

blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring 

and weight checks, etc. 

• Provides a setting where seniors can seek 

information on health care and treatment. 

The coverage you need... 

the protection you deserve 

 

Calgary: 403-294-4032 

Toll free:1-800-394-1965 

www.ab.bluecross.ca 

Without a Seniors Plus plan from Alberta Blue 

Cross, you could face significant out-of-pocket 

costs for dental care, eyeglasses, preferred hospital 

accommodation and more. 

Alberta Blue Cross introduced Seniors Plus 

specifically in response to requests from Alberta 

seniors. Seniors Plus plans complement your 

government-sponsored benefits with extra coverage 

to help you maintain your health and manage costs. 

It’s affordable, and there is no medical review to 

qualify. 

Seniors Plus includes coverage for: 

• dental care 

• preferred hospital accommodation 

• eye glasses 

• chiropractor and podiatrist 

• accidental death benefit 

• other important health benefits 

 




Seniors/Geriatric Consultation Services 

Peter Lougheed Centre 403-943-4595 

Rockyview Hospital 403-943-3453 

• Investigation and assessment to assist 

patients to reach and maintain their optimal 

level of function and remain as independent 

as possible. 

hOME CARE 


Current Clients 403-943-1600 

New Clients 403-943-1920 

10101 Southport Road SW T2W 3N2 

• Provides care in the community for individuals 

who are frail, ill, injured or recovering 

from a hospital stay. 

• Provides assessment and referral to care centres, 

personal care homes, and designated 

assisted living sites. 

• Services include nursing, physical therapy, 

occupational therapy, nutritional counselling, 

social work, respiratory therapy, and 

speech-language services. Professional services 

are paid for by Alberta Health. 

• Homemaking or self-care (bathing, etc.) 

services may be provided to some clients 

who receive other services. There may be a 

small charge for these services. 

pRIVATE hOME CARE 

• Home support companies provide R.N.s 

and nurses aids. Where there is a medical 

referral, Alberta Blue Cross will pay 

$200/family per benefit year for services of a 

practical or registered nurse. (403-234- 

9666) Alberta Blue Cross 

• Kerby Information/Advocacy at 403-705-3246 

can provide a list of private home care 

providers. 

Finding quality 

care for your 

elderly parent 

can be difficult. 

Home Care Assistance is here to help. 

Our bonded experienced caregivers 

provide the highest quality senior care 

in the Calgary Area. Call us today if 

you have questions. 

403-452-4446 

www.HomeCareAssistance.com 

Serving the entire City of Calgary 



hOSpICE pROgRAMS 

Hospice Calgary Society 403-263-4525 

Fax: 403-263-4524 

1245 - 70 Avenue S.E. T2H 2X8 

www.hospicecalgary.com 

• Provides information and support on the 

issues of death and dying, grief and 

bereavement. Day Hospice program for 

terminally ill patients. Inpatient palliative 

beds at Rosedale Hospice. 

Salvation Army Agapé Hospice 

403-282-6588 

Fax: 403-284-1778 

1302 - 8 Avenue N.W. T2N 1B8 

www.agapehospice.ca 

• Provides a home-like setting for people in 

need of end of life care. 

Sarcee Hospice 403-685-6460 

Fax: 403-685-6465 

3504 - 29 Street S.W. T3E 2L3 

MEDICAL ALERT 


Emergency Medical Services 403-538-9638 

Capsule of Life Fax: 403-538-7617 

100, 3705 - 35 Street N.E. T1Y 6C2 

• Free capsules available for medical information. 

Capsules are stored in the fridge and are 

available to emergency medical personnel 

when called to a home. Available from any 

Co-op pharmacy. 

Canadian MedicAlert 

Foundation 1-800-668-1507 

Fax: 1-800-392-8422 

800, 2005 Sheppard Avenue East 

Toronto, Ontario. M2J 5B4 

www.medicalert.ca 

• Provides bracelets and necklets for important 

medical information. 

MENTAL hEALTh 


Access Mental Health 403-943-1500 

• Information and referral on mental health 

services in the Calgary region. 


Community Geriatric Mental Health Services 

Mental Health Consulting Service 

Main Referral Line 403-955-6155 

• Provides assessment, treatment and support 

for seniors who require specialist 

mental health services. Service is provided 

both in clinics and in seniors’ residences. 

• The Geriatric Mental Health Day 

Treatment Service provides a group based 

day treatment program for anxiety and/or 

depression. 



Canadian Mental Health 


Fax: 403-270-3066 

400, 1202 Centre Street S.E. T2G 5A5 

www.cmha.calgary.ab.ca 

• Promotes good mental health in the community 

and provides programs and services 

for persons with mental health issues. 

NuTRITION 

Nutrition Screening 403-234-6566 

Kerby Wellness 

1133 - 7 Avenue SW T2P 1B2 

• Nutrition screening identifies nutrition difficulties 

before disability or illness occur. 

Participants may be referred to a registered 

dietitian or community services that can help 

maintain health through good nutrition. 

• Drop-in service. Call for times. 

Alberta Health Services 403-943-LINK(5465) 

Health Link Alberta 

• Health information line. Callers can 

request to speak to a registered dietitian at 

the Nutrition and Active Living Helpline. 


Women’s Health Resources 

1441 - 29 Street N.W. T2N 4J8 

• Offers workshops on a variety of health 

and nutrition topics 

• Free one-on-one counselling with a registered 

dietitian. No referral required. For 

women only. 

University of Calgary Program 

TrymGym 403-220-4374 

• A weight loss and lifestyle change program 

focusing on three core components: nutrition 

education, physical activity and 

behavior change. 

OSTEOpOROSIS 


Osteoporosis Clinic 

Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment 

Centre 

1820 Richmond Road S.W. T2T 5E7 

• Provides care to those with osteoporosis and 

other bone disorders which can result in 

fractures. 

Osteoporosis Canada – 403-237-7022 

Alberta Chapter Fax: 403-220-1727 

Bldg B8, 

104 - 2526 Battleford Avenue S.W. T3E 7J4 

www.osteoporosis.ca 

• Education and information on bone loss. 

SExuAL hEALTh 


Sexual & Reproductive Health 

Sheldon Chumir Health Clinic 

1213 - 4 Street S.W. T2P 1H8 

• Topics of interest to seniors include sexuality 

in later life, men’s and women’s sexual 

health, and menopause. 

SpEECh LANguAgE pAThOLOgY 


Speech Language Pathology 

North, Peter Lougheed Ctr 403-943-4786 

South Calgary Health Ctr 403-943-9484 

• Assists individuals with speech impairments 

including those occurring as a result of stroke. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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WOMEN’S hEALTh 

Pap Tests and Pelvic Exams 

• Female physicians provide routine pap 

tests and pelvic examinations by appointment 

at the following locations: 

Calgary Well Woman Clinic 403-202-2727 

4640 - 17 Avenue N.W. T3B 0P3 

www.papclinic.com 

Medicentre - PAP Screening Service 

Crowfoot Corner 403-241-8900 

217 - 150 Crowfoot Crescent N.W. 

Heritage Hill 403-259-3256 

110 - 8180 MacLeod Trail S.E. 

Horizon Square 403-291-5588 

401 - 3508 32 Avenue N.E. 

Mount Royal 403-229-1771 

1032 17 Avenue S.W. 

South Trail 403-257-9075 

82 - 4307 130 Ave S.E. 

Northeast Calgary Women’s Clinic (Sunridge) 

2675 - 36 Street N.E. 403-717-0812 


Women’s Health Resources 403-944-2270 

1441 - 29 Street N.W. T2N 4J8 

• Provides workshops and education sessions 

on a wide range of health-related topics. 

• Bi monthly newsletter on women's health 

and a lending library. 

• Provides individual consultations and 

counselling by telephone or appointment 

with a psychologist, nurse or dietician free 

of charge with no referral required. 

hOME SuppORT 

hOME hELp 

• Check listings for Calgary Family Services 

and City Links which follow: 

• Mow and Snow programs for seniors are 

now available in some specific communities. 

These programs provide services at a 

reasonable cost. To find out if a service 

exists in your community, call Kerby 


• Private contractors: 

Call Kerby Information/Advocacy at 

403-705-3246 for a list of contractors that 

have supplied references. These businesses 

charge regular market rates but may have 

a senior discount. 

• Special Needs Assistance: Seniors who 

receive Alberta Seniors Benefit may be 

eligible for assistance with housekeeping 

and yard maintenance expenses. A 

doctor’s note is required. Call Kerby 

Information/Advocacy at 403-705-3239 

for more information. 

• For home renovation assistance see Home 

Improvement Grants on p.52 

C O M F O R T I N G S O L U T I O N S 

403-228-0072 

❤ Free Consultation 

❤ 24 hr. 7 days a week 

❤ Screened, Bonded & Insured 

❤ Veterans Independence Program 

www.comfortkeepers.ca 

NON-MEDICAL CARE 

❤ Companionship ❤ Meal Preparation 

❤ Transportation ❤ Personal Care 

❤ Errands, Shopping ❤ Palliative Care 

Each Office Independently 

owned & operated 



Macleod Trail 

9309 Macleod Trail S.W, Calgary, Alberta 

Phone: 403-252-2266 

Richmond Road 

4938 Richmond Road S.W, Calgary, Alberta 

Phone: 403-299-4488 

Hours of Operation 

Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

FREE DELIVERY in Calgary.* 

Your most complete choice for: 

• Wheelchairs & Scooters 

• Walking Aids 

• Stair Lifts, Porch Lifts, Lift Chairs 

• Hospital & Adjustable Beds 

• Bathing & Toileting Aids 

• Compression Stockings 

• Mastectomy Fittings 

• Incontinence, Ostomy & 

Catheter Supplies 

• Sports Medicine Supports 

• Pre & Post Natal Supplies 

• Home Blood Pressure Monitors 

Be sure to ask our professionals 

about EQUIPMENT RENTALS. 

Approved vendor for the Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) Program. 

* Excludes rentals. Certain terms & conditions apply. 

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200, 1000 - 8 Avenue S.W. T2P 3M7 


Home Care 403-283-3013 

Fax: 403-283-3780 

In-Home Support 403-283-3013 

• Senior support workers are available to isolated, 

low-income seniors (65+). Services 

include companionship, light housekeeping, 

laundry and meal preparation. Sliding 

fee scale. 

Telephone Support 403-286-1811 

• Volunteers keep in touch with isolated 

older adults. 

Friendly Visiting 403-286-1811 

• Volunteers provide one-on-one supportive 

companionship to isolated seniors. 

Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society 403-266-6200 

Fax: 403-269-5183 

3639 - 26 Street N.E. T1Y 5E1 


• Friendly Visiting: Volunteers visitors are 

matched one-on-one with isolated seniors to 

provide social support and companionship. 

• Telephone Reassurance: Volunteers are 

matched one-on-one with isolated seniors 

to provide regular telephone contact. Calls 

are made at a prearranged time and if no 

answer is received the senior's emergency 

contacts and/or police are alerted. 

• Seniors’ Social Link: This social recreation 

program provides activities that help 

seniors build supportive relationships with 

others. 

City Links, Seniors Services 403-974-3112 

www.calgary.ca/seniors Fax: 403-287-3143 

City of Calgary, 311 - 34 Avenue S.E. T2G 1T7 

• Services provided include housekeeping, 

yard work, snow removal, house painting, 

fence and deck repairs, and other 

work essential for health and safety. For 

low income seniors. 

Calgary, Cochrane, Airdrie, Sylvan Lake, Red Deer 

Bethany 

Care Society 

Creating Caring Communities 

Bethany Care Society has been serving Alberta seniors 

and persons with disabilities since 1945. 

 

Supportive Living 

Affordable 

 

Housing 

Life 

 

Lease 

Bethany 

 

Lifeline 

Adult 

 

Day Support 

Program 

Long 

Term Care 

Dementia 

Care 

(403) 

210-HOME (4663) 

or 1-888-410-4679 

www.bethanycare.com 

e.com 

Phone to receive e a free Changing Circumstances reference ence guide. 

Rental Apartments 

Bethany Village 

240 Lincoln Way SW 

Calgary, AB 

403.242.4355 

Riverview 

Village 

2945 - 26 Ave. SE 

Calgary, AB 

403.272.8615 

Life Lease 

Sundance on the Green 

3 Sunmills Green 

Calgary, AB 

403.254.9800 

Supportive Living 

Bethany Airdrie 

Bethany Cochrane 

1736 - 1st Ave. NW 

302 Quigley Dr. 

Airdrie, AB Cochrane, AB 

403.948.6022 

403.932.6422 

Bethany Calgary 

Bethany Sylvan Lake 

916 -18A St. NW 

4700 - 47th Ave. 

Calgary, AB 

Sylvan Lake, AB 

403.284.6048 403.877.7741 

Collegeside Gardens 

87 College Circle 

Red Deer, AB 

403.357.3701 





We provide all the services required 

to relocate seniors from one home 

to another. These include and are 

not limited to: 

Downsizing 

Packing, Moving 

Unpacking 

Disposing of Unwanted Items 

Settling Client in New Home 

Cleaning 

Transferring Household Services 

Ph: (403) 233-7212 

www.fivestarseniors.com 

Home Health Care 

Home care designed 

especially for you 

OUR CLIENTS SAY it’s the compassion and professionalism of our caregivers 

that makes the difference – and allows them to live with independence and 

dignity in the comfort of their own homes. 

In the Calgary area, 

please call 

403.229.3929 

1.866.227.3259 

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TO MOVE 

Do you feel overwhelmed with 

the need to move but are not 

sure where to begin 

• I will market to sell your home. 

• Help you find a new home, 

suitable to your specifications. 

• Take the time to make you 

comfortable with the moving 

process. 

• Provide you with resources 

on housing options for seniors. 

• Assist you with resourcing 

companies to help sort, pack, 

ship, clean and move. 

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I am certified as a Senior Move 

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accredited as a Senior Real Estate 

Specialist (SRES). 

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pERSONAL RESpONSE SERVICES 

• Personal emergency response services are 

provided by non-profit agencies and forprofit 

businesses. In general they provide 

24-hour monitoring for individuals who 

may need assistance at home. Seniors (and 

others) access help by pressing a personal 

help button. For a list of the organizations 

providing these services, call Kerby 


VISITINg pROgRAMS 

LINKages Society of Alberta 403-249-0853 

Fax: 403-685-1331 

Bldg.K, 3891 Trasimene Cres. S.W. T3E 7J6 

www.link-ages.ca 

• Partners teens with seniors in care centres 

on a regular basis throughout the school 

year to establish friendships and participate 

in activities together. 

Pet Access League Society (PALS) 

403-250-7257 

Fax: 403-250-9273 

3019 - 21 Street N.E. T2E 7T1 

www.palspets.com 

• A visitation program to promote companion 

animals to urban society. This service 

provides pet therapy to care centres, hospitals 

and seniors’ programs. 

Celebrate your love of animals 

and nature with the Calgary Zoo. 

For more information about how you can 

create a lasting legacy for the Calgary Zoo, 

please contact Robert Locke at: 

Calgary Zoo 

1300 Zoo Road, NE 

Calgary, Alberta T2E 7V6 

Phone: 403-232-9382 

www.calgaryzoo.com 

Charitable Registration #118824192RR0001 

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AT I 

HOME SUPPORT 

P Health Care with Compassion. 

403.242.2750 

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hOuSINg 

hOuSINg INFORMATION 

Kerby Centre Housing 403-705-3230 

or 403-705-3231 

Fax: 403-705-3211 

1133 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 1B2 


email: housing@kerbycentre.com 

• Assists seniors (55+), families and friends 

to find housing that matches the senior’s 

income and housing needs. Information is 

available on adult lifestyle apartments, 

non-profit housing, senior citizens’ apartments 

(subsidized), condos and life lease, 

supported living, assisted living, and care 

centres. 

• Services include consultation and information 

by phone, email, appointments or 

walk in. Commissioner for Oaths and bulletin 

board for accommodations not listed 

in the directory also available. 

Search the on-line housing database on the 

Kerby website. 

• SENIORS’ HOUSING DIRECTORY published 

annually in May. Covers all the options for 

seniors’ housing. Available free of charge 

for pickup or $3 for mail out. 

Accessible Housing Society 403-282-1872 

Fax: 403-284-0304 

215, 1212 - 31 Avenue N.E. T2E 7S8 

www.ahscalgary.ca 

• Provides information on accessible housing 

options and adapting a home for people 

with mobility problems. 

Alberta Senior Citizens’ 

Housing Association 1-780-439-6473 

Fax: 1-780-433-3717 

9711 - 47 Avenue, Edmonton, T6E 5M7 

www.ascha.com 

• Operates a housing registry for seniors 

with province-wide listings. These listings 

can be accessed from their website. 

Calgary Housing Company 403-221-9100 

Fax: 403-221-9159 

100 - 1701 Centre Street N.W. T2E 8A4 


• A non-profit housing corporation which 

administers community housing units 

throughout the city. Rent is based on 30% 

of gross monthly income. 

Canada Mortgage and 

Housing Corporation (C.M.H.C.) 

403-515-3000 

Fax: 403-515-2930 

200, 1000 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 5L5 

www.cmhc.ca 

• Offers a range of housing-related information. 

Topics include seniors’ housing, 

accessibility, home security, renovations, 

and healthy housing. 

Consumer Contact Centre 


1-877-427-4088 (Toll free) 

www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca 

• Information on residential tenancies 

Rob’s Roofing Solutions 

Helping with everything under your roof 

YOU GOT A LEAK, 

WE’LL TAKE A PEEK 

•Wind/Hail repair •Leak Problems 

•Low slopes •Roof Inspections 

Licenced Insured 

Bonded WCB 

403-700-0600 

ROB AMBROSE 

Owner 

Call: 403 700 0600 

Ramps 

Baths 

Kitchens for Seniors 

Government Assistance 

Seniors Discounts 

We accept payment by 

•Mastercard •Visa •American Express 

50 For Information please Call 403-265-0661 

This proof has been submitted for the Seniors Directory


senior condo tours 

“senior condo tours” 

is a free 

“one-stop-shopping” 

service that gives the 

retired and elderly a 

one-stop experience 

when looking for 

a new home. 

What’s advertised is 

the tip of the 

iceberg. 

Marilyn has been a registered 

nurse for twenty seven years, as 

well as a successful REMAX 

Realtor for seventeen years. 

(403) 870-3432 

Do any of these situations apply to you or 

someone that you know 

• need to downsize 

• want more socialization 

• house and yard maintenance 

too much to handle 

• family members called on 

to assist you more often 

• widowed or alone 

• changing health needs 

• stairs becoming more challenging 

or even dangerous 

• feeling you 'need to move' 

but don't know where to begin 

COMPLIMENTARY, "no-strings-attached" consultation offered in the 

comfort and privacy of your own home. Our time together will be anywhere 

from 30 minutes to an hour, according to your request. Yes, I will come to you! 

• If your choice is to remain in your home, resources are suggested for you 

and your family to make your choice as safe and healthy as possible. Your 

family is encouraged to be present, as they may have their own questions. 

• If your choice is to move, then I can provide you with information on 

purchasing in a good quality adult condo community. 

If you wish, complimentary tours of these condos 

can be arranged. 

• Subsidized housing or assisted 

living options might be more 

appropriate choices, and are 

explored as well. Your family 

may have their own questions. 

CALL NOW to book your appointment! 

Some weekend times are available. 

403-870-3432 

( FREE current market evaluation of 

your house or condo upon request only. ) 

www.seniorcondotours.ca 

Not Intended to Solicit Properties Already For Sale


EMERgENCY hOuSINg 

Calgary Drop-In & Rehab 

Centre Society 403-266-3600 

Fax: 403-234-0677 

423 - 4 Avenue S.E. T2G 0C8 

www.thedi.ca 

• Provides shelter, food, clothing and counselling 

for homeless men and women. 

Salvation Army 

www.ab.salvationarmy.ca 

Booth Centre 403-262-6188 

Fax: 403-294-1009 

631 - 7 Avenue S.E. T2G 0J8 

• Hostel accommodation for men 18-59. 

Centre of Hope 403-410-1111 

Fax: 403-410-1092 

420 - 9 Avenue S.E. T2G 0R9 

• Hostel accommodation for men and women 

18-59. 

hOME IMpROVEMENT gRANTS 

See also Special Needs Assistance, pg. 59 

ecoENERGY Retrofit 1-800-387-2000 

Natural Resources Canada, 

Office of Energy Efficiency 

oee.nrcan.gc.ca 

• Residential property owners may qualify 

for a grant of up to $5000 by improving 

the energy efficiency of their homes. 

Home Adaptations for 

Seniors’ Independence 403-515-3015 

(H.A.S.I.) Fax: 403-515-2930 

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. 

200, 1000 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 5L5 

www.cmhc.ca 

“I am very happy 

here at 

Luxstone Manor. 

I enjoy the social life 

and making 

new friends.” 

• choice of floor plans 

• quality interior design & 

barrier free access 

PLEASE 

CALL TODAY 

FOR A TOUR 

• 3 daily chef prepared meals 

in our elegant dining room 

• weekly linen & 

housekeeping services 

• access to 24 hour staff & 

state of the art security 

• wheelchair accessible 

Call today for a personalized tour 

Show suite viewing daily 9 am - 5 pm 

Open House weekends 1 pm - 4 pm 

2014 Luxstone Boulevard 

Airdrie, Alberta 

www.luxstonemanor.ca 

403-945-4700 

Visit our other 

quality residences at 

www.integratedlifecare.ca 



• This program provides $3500 for home 

adaptations that will allow low income 

seniors to continue to live in their homes 

independently. Examples of eligible adaptations 

are chair glide/lift, ramp, door 

knobs, walk-in shower and relocation of 

laundry appliances. This program is NOT 

for general home repairs. 

Residential Access Modification Program 

(R.A.M.P.) 1-877-427-5760 (Toll free) 

Toll Free Fax: 310-000, 1-780-644-8085 

Alberta Seniors and Community Supports 

10th Floor, 10040 - 104 Street N.W. 

Edmonton, AB T5J 0Z2 

www.seniors.gov.ab.ca 

• This program provides grants for low to 

moderate- income wheelchair users to make 

permanent modifications that will increase 

the mobility into and within their home. 

Residential Rehabilitation 

Assistance Program (R.R.A.P.) 403-268-5406 

Fax: 403-268-5571 

The City of Calgary 

4th Floor, 800 Macleod Trail S.E. 

• Homeowner R.R.A.P. provides funds for 

home improvements in the form of a 

forgivable loan. Applicants must meet 

income and property value guidelines. The 

house must be at least five years old. An 

inspector is sent from The City to determine 

the necessary repairs. Repairs must 

fall into one of five categories: electrical, 

structural, plumbing, heating or fire safety. 

• Disabled R.R.A.P. provides funds to improve 

accessibility in the home for disabled 

persons. 






KERBY CENTRE 

403-265-0661 

To assist older people 

to live as well as possible 

for as long as possible 

as residents 

in the community 

KERBY 

CENTRE 

If you’re over 55, Kerby Centre is the place 

to be. We have activities and services 

designed specifically for you and they’re 

all under one roof. The Centre is operated 

for seniors, by seniors, who understand 

your needs and lifestyle. 

COME VISIT US 

Kerby Centre is centrally located at 

1133 - 7th Avenue, S.W. Easy access by 

LRT or if you drive parking is available 

across the street. The Centre is equipped 

with ramps, lifts and elevators, so it’s 

easily accessible for everyone. 

We’re open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm 

1133 - 7th AVE SW 

Calgary Alberta T2P 1B2 

403-265-0661 




LODgE ACCOMMODATION 

• Lodges provide room, board and housekeeping 

services. Subsidized lodge accommodation 

is available through MCF 

Housing listed below. Many private market 

alternatives are also available. Contact Kerby 

Housing at 403-705-3230 for information 

on the private market or refer to the housindatabase 

at www.kerbycentre.com. 

MCF Housing for Seniors 

403-276-5541 

Fax: 403-276-9152 

804, 7015 Macleod Trail S.W. T2H 2K6 

www.mcfhousing.com 

• Provides room and board accommodation 

for people 65 years and over who are able to 

care for themselves. Services include housekeeping 

and 24-hour non-medical monitoring. 

Interested seniors are advised to phone 

the above number for an application form 

and not to apply directly to the lodges. 

Forms may also be downloaded from the 

website. For a listing of these lodges see the 

Telus White Pages under MCF Housing for 

Seniors. 

INCOME pROgRAMS 

• Applications for Income Support can be 

made in person at one of the following 

locations: 

Canada-Alberta Service Centre 403-297-2020 

100, 6712 Fisher Street SE T2H 1X3 

One Executive Place 403-297-7200 

1st Floor, 1816 Crowchild Trail NW T2M 3Y7 

10th and 10th Office 403-297-2094 

Main Floor, 1021 10 Avenue SW T2R 0B7 

Radisson Centre Office 403-297-1907 

525 - 28 Street SE T2A 6W9 



Assured Income for the Severely 

Handicapped (AISH) 

500, 1520 - 4 Street SW T2R 1H5 

www.seniors.alberta.ca/AISH 

• Persons may be eligible for this program 

if they have a severe handicap that 

prevents them from earning a living. 

Medical documentation is required and 

the applicant must be at least 18 years of 

age and not eligible for Old Age Security 

(OAS). Income and assets of the applicant, 

their spouse or cohabiting partner 

are assessed when determining eligibility. 

AISH application forms may be requested 

by phone. 

INCOME SuppORT 


Alberta Works – Income Support 

employment.alberta.ca/albertaworks 

• Income Support is a provincial program, 

which provides financial benefits to individuals 

and families who do not have 

enough money for the basics like food, 

clothing and shelter. The level of assistance 

varies depending on each individual’s 

situation including financial resources, 

ability to work and the number of children 

in the family. People receiving Income 

Support receive medical benefits as well. 



pENSIONS - FEDERAL 

For Veterans Pensions, see listing under Veterans 

and Armed Services, page 74. 

Service Canada – 

Income Assistance 

1-800-277-9914 

1-800-227-9915 (French) 

1-800-255-4786 TTY 

270 Harry Hays Building, 220 - 4 Avenue S.E. 

All written correspondence to: 

Box 2710, Station Main, Edmonton T5J 2G4 

www.servicecanada.gc.ca 

• Pensions are delivered by Service Canada 

on behalf of Human Resources and Social 

Development Canada. For information 

regarding Old Age Security and the Canada 

Pension Plan call the toll-free number. 

• Application forms can be obtained as 

follows: 

– By calling the toll free number 

– In person from 

Kerby Information/Advocacy or the 

Service Canada office. 

– From the website 

Old Age Security (OAS) 

• A monthly benefit available to most 

Canadians 65 years of age or older who 

have lived in Canada for at least ten years. 

Those who have lived in a country with 

Let Paul help you with your Real Estate needs. 

Paul has been providing 

personal Real Estate 

services to plus 50 

clients since 1991. 

He listens! He cares! 

He understands! 

403-540-0331 

RE/MAX Real Estate Central 

www.calgaryseniorsrealestate.com 

Dedicated to Customer Satisfaction 

Accredited: Seniors Real Estate Specialist Designation 

which Canada has a reciprocal agreement, 

may be eligible to receive a pension 

before the end of the ten-year period. A 

list of these countries can be found on the 

website. 

Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) 

• The supplement provides a monthly nontaxable 

benefit to low-income Old Age 

Security recipients living in Canada. The 

amount of the supplement is based on the 

applicant’s total actual income in the 

previous calendar year and marital status. 

In most cases, renewal is automatic with 

completion of each year’s tax return by 

April 30. 

Allowance 

• A monthly benefit for low-income seniors 

(age 60-64) whose spouse is eligible for 

Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income 

Supplement. 10 years in Canada required. 

Allowance for the Survivor 

• A Survivor is a person whose spouse or 

common-law partner has died and who 

has not since remarried or entered a common-law 

relationship. A monthly benefit 

is payable to a Survivor between 60 and 64 

who has low or modest income and who 

has lived in Canada for at least 10 years 

over the age of 18. 

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) 

• Benefits are paid to those persons who 

have contributed to the plan through 

employment. An application must be 

submitted in order to receive a benefit. 

A person cannot contribute to CPP after 

the age of 70. The Canada Pension Plan 

benefits include: 

- Retirement Pension: A pension normally paid 

after the 65th birthday. An application may 

be made between 60 and 64 if employment 

has ceased or substantially ceased. 



- Disability Benefit: A monthly benefit payable 

to persons who have contributed for a 

required period of time, who are disabled 

and are age 64 and under. A disability is 

defined as either a mental or physical 

condition that is both severe and prolonged 

and which prevents a person from working. 

A benefit is also available for the dependent 

children of the disabled contributor. The 

18- to 25-year-old children of a disabled 

contributor may receive a benefit if they are 

in full-time attendance in school. 

- Survivor Benefit: A monthly benefit paid to 

the surviving spouse or common-law partner 

of a deceased contributor. A monthly 

benefit is also available to the dependent 

children of a deceased contributor. The 

18- to 25-year-old children of a deceased 

contributor may be eligible for a benefit if 

they are in full-time attendance in school. 

- Death Benefit: A one-time payment made to 

the estate of a contributor, next of kin or 

individual who pays for the funeral. 

pENSIONS - pROVINCIAL 

See also Seniors’ Health Benefits, p. 34 

Alberta Seniors 

and Community Supports 403-705-3246 

Fax: 403-705-3241 


1133 - 7 Avenue S.W. 

Mailing address: 

Box 3100 Edmonton AB T5J 4W3 




forms. 

Seniors Information Line 1-800-642-3853 

(Toll free) 

Income Support Programs 

Seniors Financial Assistant Program 

(Formerly Alberta Seniors Benefit Program) 

• Alberta Seniors Benefit is an income-based 

program that provides monthly cash benefits 

to lower income seniors over the age 

of 65. 

• Individuals who are registered with Alberta 

Health and Wellness will receive a Seniors 

Financial Assistance package approximately 

3 months before turning 65. 

Special Needs Assistance for Seniors Program 

• An income-based program offered through 

Alberta Seniors and Community Supports 

that provides a lump-sum cash payment to 

eligible lower-income seniors. The program 

assists with one-time or extraordinary 

expenses such as medical expenses, appliances 

and home repairs. 

For more information regarding these 

programs contact Alberta Seniors and 

Community Supports toll free at 

1-800-642-3853.LL 

LEgAL SERVICES 

Kerby Information/Advocacy 403-705-3246 

Fax: 403-705-3241 

1133 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 1B2 


• Lawyers volunteer every Wednesday and 

Thursday afternoons to give free legal 

advice, by appointment only. 

Commissioners of oaths available. 

Calgary Legal Guidance 403-234-9266 

Fax: 403-234-9299 

100, 840 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 3G2 

www.clg.ab.ca 

• Offers legal advice to people with low 

income, by appointment only. 

Dial-A-Law 403-234-9022 

• This tape library is available 24 hours for 

individuals requiring legal information. 

Operator assistance offered weekdays from 

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 



Land Titles 403-297-6511 

Fax: 403-297-8641 

Alberta Government Services Building 

710 - 4 Avenue S.W. T2P 0K3 


• For transfer of land titles. 

Lawyer Referral Service 403-228-1722 

• A legal service for those who can pay a 

lawyer. Three names of lawyers are given in 

the area of law requested. The caller then 

chooses one lawyer who will provide advice 

free of charge for the first half hour, and 

financial arrangements are made thereafter. 

Legal Aid Alberta 403-297-2260 

Fax: 403-297-2232 

1800, 639 - 5 Avenue S.W. T2P 0M9 

www.legalaid.ab.ca 

• Provides a legal service for those who are 

unable to pay a lawyer privately. Handles 

both criminal and civil cases. Generally 

reserved for cases of greater magnitude. 

Public Guardian 403-297-3364 

Fax: 403-297-3427 

9th Floor, 855 - 8 Avenue S.W. T2P 3P1 


• Information and assistance in obtaining 

guardianship. Also provides information 

on personal directives. 

• An assistant to personal decision making at 

Kerby Centre (1133-7 Avenue SW) can 

assist you to write a personal directive as 

well as guide you through the guardianship 

process. Call 403-705-3246 for more 

information. 

Public Trustee 403-297-6541 

Fax: 403-297-2823 

2100, 411 - 1 Street S.E. T2G 4Y5 

www.justice.gov.ab.ca/public_trustee/ 

The Public Trustee: 

• Provides information to people wishing to 

make application for trusteeship of a 

dependent adult. (For a description of 

trusteeship see p. 24). 

• May act as a trustee for persons declared by 

the court to be unable to make reasonable 

judgments in matters relating to their 

financial affairs. 

• May administer an estate when a person 

dies without a will. 

Student Legal Assistance 403-220-6637 

Fax: 403-282-0473 

University of Calgary 

• Legal assistance and information to persons 

who are unable to afford a lawyer. 

Open year round. There is a charge to open 

a file. 

Women’s Centre of Calgary 403-264-1155 

Fax: 403-264-1203 

646 - 1 Avenue N.E. T2E 0B6 

www.womens-centre.org 

• Legal advice for women. 

WILLS -PROBATE OF ESTATES 

POWERS OF ATTORNEY 

PERSONAL DIRECTIVES 

REAL ESTATE – MORTGAGES 

Home and Hospital Visits available 

Over 30 years experience 

JOHNSON LAW OFFICE 

North Hill Shopping Centre N.W. 

PHONE: 403-270-7290 



Calgary Public Library 

LIBRARIES 

Central Library 403-260-2600 

Diversity Services 403-260-2702 

Fax: 403-260-2737 

616 Macleod Trail S.E. T2G 2M2 

www.calgarypubliclibrary.com 

• Delivery of library materials is available to 

people who are unable to visit the Library 

because of health or mobility concerns 

through the Homebound Readers’ Program. 

14,000 talking books and over 30,000 large 

print books are available. Films for seniors 

are shown Thursday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. 

in the Central Library’s John Dutton Theatre. 

Cybersenior classes are offered at all library 

branches. These free classes are designed to 

teach computer basics in a relaxed, selfpaced 

style. 

An adaptive technology workstation is 

available at eight library locations. It 

includes a 19” monitor, adjustable table, 

scanner, printer and adaptive keyboard. It 

also includes software that can translate 

print into Braille, read the onscreen text 

aloud, magnify the screen, and create 

documents using verbal commands. 

BRANCh LIBRARIES 

For phone numbers and hours call: 

403-260-2600 

Alexander Calhoun 

3223 - 14 Street S.W. T2T 3V8 

Bowness 

7930 Bowness Road N.W. T3B 0H3 

Country Hills 

11950 Country Village Link N.E. T3K 6E3 

Crowfoot 

8665 Nose Hill Drive N.W. T3G 5T3 

Fish Creek 

11161 Bonaventure Drive S.E. T2J 6S1 

Forest Lawn 

4807 - 8 Avenue S.E. T2A 4M1 

Glenmore Square 

7740 - 18 Street S.E. T2C 2N5 

Louise Riley 

1904 - 14 Avenue N.W. T2N 1M5 

Memorial Park 

1221 - 2 Street S.W. T2R 0W5 

Nose Hill 

1530 Northmount Drive N.W. T2L 0G6 

Shaganappi 

3415 - 8 Avenue S.W. T3C 0E8 

Shawnessy 

330, 333 Shawville Blvd. S.E. T2Y 3W6 

Signal Hill 

5994 Signal Hill Centre S.W. T3H 3P8 

Southwood 

924 Southland Drive S.W. T2W 0J9 

Thornhill 

6617 Centre Street N. T2K 4Y5 

Village Square 

2623 - 56 Street N.E. T1Y 6E7 


on pages 84-85 

for more services 

See “Steps to Follow 

When a Senior Dies” 

on page 22 

for helpful information 




OuTREACh 

SERVICES FOR OLDER ADuLTS 55+ 

The term outreach applies to services and 

support that aim to improve accessibility for 

older adults. 

The mission of outreach is to enhance the 

quality of life of older adults in need by 

providing direct service, information and 

support in partnership with the community. 

Outreach workers offer services in Calgary 

50+ Centres, the community and older 

adults’ homes. 

Services include: 

• Assistance with form completion: 

· government benefits 

· transportation 

· housing subsidies 

• Advocacy 

• Individual and group supportive counselling 

• Educational speakers and workshops 

• Assessment 

• Information and referral 

FOR CRISIS ASSISTANCE, pLEASE CALL 

ThE SENIOR CONNECT 24-hOuR hELp 

LINE AT 403-264-7700 

NORTh/WEST OuTREACh 

(see map, opposite page) 


Intake and information 403-286-1811 


Outreach for 55+ in the west and northwest. 

Services available at different sites and 

in-home. 

SOuTh OuTREACh 


Jewish Family Service Calgary 


www.jfsc.org 

Outreach for 55+ in the south. Services available 

at different sites and in-home. 

CENTRAL OuTREACh 





Outreach for 55+ in central Calgary. Services 

available at different sites and in-home. 

CITY-WIDE ChINESE OuTREACh 

Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ 


111 Riverfront Avenue S.W. T2P 4Y8 

www.cceca.ca 

Outreach for 55+. Services provided in 

Cantonese and Mandarin. 

FCSS-FuNDED OuTREACh 

SERVICES FOR ADuLTS 55+ 

EAST OuTREACh 


Calgary Seniors Resource Society 



Outreach for 55+ in the east and northeast. 

Services available at different sites and 

in-home. 


INFORMATION AND REFERRAL 


Seniors Information 


403-705-3246 

SeniorConnect 

Emergency 24hr 

403-264-7700 

City of Calgary 

Services 

3-1-1 

Service Canada 

Fed Govt 

1-800-622-6232 

INFORMATION 

LINES 

RITE 

Govt of Alberta 

310-0000 

Health Link 

Alberta 

(Health Inquiries) 

403-943-5465 

InformAlberta 

Online Health & 

Community Info 

www.informAlberta.ca 

Community 

Information 

2-1-1 

Access 

Mental Health 

403-943-1500 

Immigrant Seniors 

www.immigrantseniors.ca 



RECREATION & FITNESS 

• Many seniors’ centres and recreation 

facilities in Calgary offer courses for 50+. 

The variety is endless: opera appreciation, 

low intensity fitness, mall walking, painting 

and much more. Kerby Education and 

Recreation has a continuing education 

database that lists the various types of programming 

for seniors, locations, scheduling, 

and fees. To access this information 

call 403-705-3233 or search on-line at 

www.kerbycentre.com. 

gENERAL RECREATION pROgRAMS 

Kerby Education and Recreation 

403-705-3233 

Fax: 403-705-3211 

1133 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 1B2 


• A wide range of recreation and fitness activities 

run throughout the year. These include 

registered programs and drop-in clubs. 

Registered programs include courses and 

workshops in academics, arts and crafts, fine 

arts, fitness (aerobics, dance, strength training, 

and balance), health, computers, and 

languages. Drop-in clubs include badminton, 

cribbage, general crafts, artists club, 

and Spanish conversation. 

• Kerby Centre maintains a database of 

programs offered to 50+ in Calgary. It can 

be accessed from the website or by calling 

705-3233. 

City of Calgary Recreation 3-1-1 

www.calgary.ca/recreation 

• Courses and drop-in activities are available 

at various facilities including pools, fitness 

centres and art centres. Programs are listed 

in the city program guide found on-line 

or available for pick-up from recreation 

facilities, libraries and other locations. Fee 

assistance is available. 

Fitness on 5th – Y.W.C.A. 403-232-1575 

Fax: 403-263-4681 

320 - 5 Avenue S.E. T2G 0E5 

www.fitnesson5th.com 

• Offers a saltwater pool, courts, strength 

training, cardio equipment, and a variety 

of fitness and aquatics classes. Discount for 

seniors. 

Mount Royal Recreation 

(Mount Royal University) 403-440-6517 

Fax: 403-440-6998 

4825 Mount Royal Gate S.W. T3E 6K6 

www.mtroyal.ca/recreation 

• Offers some general fitness programs suitable 

for seniors such as aquacize, pilates, 

yoga, tai chi and dance. 

Talisman Centre for Sports 

and Wellness 403-233-8393 

Fax: 403-262-1001 

2225 Macleod Trail South T6G 5B6 

www.talismancentre.com 

• Offers a variety of fitness options suitable for 

seniors. This includes year-round access to 

walking track, fitness classes and aqua fitness. 

Vocational and Rehabilitation 

Research Institute (VRRI) 403-284-2231 

Fax: 403-210-1836 

3304 - 33 Street N.W. T2L 2A6 

www.vrri.org 

• Offers a barrier-free, specially heated, therapeutic 

pool for drop-in swimming or 

aquafit classes. Also runs fitness classes. Fee 

assistance available for swimming classes. 

Become a Kerby Centre 

Volunteer 

Many interesting and 

fun opportunties. 

Call 403-705-3218 



YMCA 

www.ymcacalgary.org 

Crowfoot YMCA 403-547-6576 

Fax: 403-547-8347 

8100 John Laurie Blvd. N.W. T3G 3S3 

Eau Claire YMCA 403-269-6701 

Fax: 403-508-2629 

101 - 3 Street S.W. T2P 4G6 

Shawnessy YMCA 403-256-5533 

Fax: 403-256-0133 

400, 333 Shawville Boulevard S.E. T2Y 4H3 

• Offers swimming, courts, strength and 

conditioning training and a variety of fitness 

classes suitable for seniors. All facilities 

provide registered programs and dropin 

classes. Financial assistance is available. 

SENIORS SpORT 

AND RECREATION CLuBS 

5th Dimension Outdoor Club 403-242-3676 

• Hiking, cross country skiing and snow-shoeing 

on Thursdays. Also, golfing in summer. 

Bobby Chan Seniors 

Table Tennis Club 403-295-9553 

Calgary 55+ Hockey Association 

calgary55plushockey.wordpress.com 

Calgary Lawn Bowling Club 403-245-4341 

Calgary Old Timers Curling 403-238-2457 

• During the winter curls at Ogden Legion. 

Calgary Recreation and Culture 

Association for Seniors 403-289-0352 

• Organizes play downs for the Alberta 

Senior Games. 

Calgary Senior Mens 55+ 

Slow Pitch 403-273-1472 

Calgary United Sports 

Table Tennis 403-398-7541 

Chinook Outdoor Club 403-281-1916 

• Hiking on Mondays. 

Elbow Valley Cycle Club Easy Riders 

403-613-0869 

Evergreen Outdoor Club 403-239-4140 

• Hiking or cross country skiing on Thursdays. 

FLC Seniors Outdoor Club 403-271-3718 

• Hiking, skiing, bird watching, mall walking. 

Huntington Hills Seniors 

Drop-in Curling 403-284-2712 

Jubilee Pioneer Club 403-276-5846 

• Old time dancing Thursday evenings. 

M ’n M Outdoor Club 403-286-3241 

• Hiking or cross country skiing on 

Mondays. 

Second Sixties Outdoor Club 403-547-7681 

• Hiking, cross country skiing or snow-shoeing 

on Wednesdays. 

Seniors’ Alpine Ski Club 403-286-4280 

• Downhill 

Seniors’ Outdoor Club 403-245-1642 

• Hiking or cross country skiing on Tuesdays. 

Seniors’ Tennis Club 403-242-0196 

Skrastins Outdoor Club 403-278-4625 

• Hiking or cross country skiing on Fridays. 

Skyline Seniors 55-Plus 

Outdoor Club 403-271-1134 

Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club 

403-532-8006 

• Free beginners’ night on Mondays. 

Taoist Tai Chi Society 403-240-4566 

• Tai chi programs at different locations. 

West Winds Outdoor Club 403-281-0387 

• Hiking or walking on Wednesdays. Hikes 

quite strenuous.SENIORS 



SENIORS ORgANIzATIONS 

See separate listing for Senior Sport and Recreation 

Clubs on previous page. 


Department Directory 

Kerby Centre Main Switchboard 403-265-0661 

Luanne Whitmarsh – CEO 403-705-3251 

luannew@kerbycentre.com 

Adult Day Support Program 403-705-3214 

adsp@kerbycentre.com 

Board of Directors 403-705-3235 

president@kerbycentre.com 

General Office 403-705-3249 

generaloffice@kerbycentre.com 

Grocery Delivery Program 403-234-6571 


Housing 403-705-3230 

housing@kerbycentre.com 

Information / Advocacy 403-705-3246 


Kerby News Editor 403-705-3229 

editor@kerbycentre.com 

Kerby News Production 403-705-3227 

kerbycentre@kerbycentre.com 

Kerby News Sales (North) 403-705-3238 

(South) 403-705-3240 

advertising@kerbycentre.com 

sales@kerbycentre.com 

Kerby Shelter (24 hour) 403-705-3250 

shelter@kerbycentre.com 

Education and Recreation 403-705-3232 

program@kerbycentre.com 

Volunteer Department 403-705-3218 

volunteer@kerbycentre.com 

Wellness Centre 403-234-6566 

wellness@kerbycentre.com 

50+ CENTRES 

• The groups in this category have separate 

space dedicated to club activities and, in 

general, are open Monday to Friday. Please 

phone for schedule of activities and hours 

of operation. 


Fax: 403-705-3211 

1133 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 1B2 


Alliance for Active Aging 403-288-9001 

www.allianceactiveaging.ca 

alliance_active_aging@telus.net 

• A virtual 50+ centre serving Dalhousie, 

Edgemont, Scenic Acres, Montgomery, 

Silver Springs and Varsity. 

Bow Cliff Seniors 403-246-0390 

Fax: 403-240-3197 

608 Poplar Road S.W. T3C 2Z7 

Bowness Seniors’ Centre 403-286-4488 

Fax: 403-202-2695 

6422 - 35 Avenue N.W. T3B 1S6 

Calgary Chinese 

Elderly Citizens’ Association 403-269-6122 

Fax: 403-269-1951 

111 Riverfront Avenue S.W. T2P 4Y8 

Confederation Park 

Senior Citizens Centre 403-289-4780 

Fax: 403-289-2028 

2212 - 13 Street N.W. T2M 4P7 


Fax: 403-262-9395 

610 - 8 Avenue S.E. T2G 0M1 

Good Companions 403-249-6991 

Fax: 403-246-0754 

2609 - 19 Avenue S.W. T3E 0E9 

Greater Forest Lawn 

55+ Society 403-272-4661 

Fax: 403-272-6153 

3425 - 26 Avenue S.E. T2B 2P2 



Ogden House 

Senior Citizens Club 403-279-2003 

Fax: 403-279-1009 

2102 - 69 Avenue S.E. T2C 3Y4 

Open Door Senior Fellowship 403-269-7900 

Fax: 403-269-4916 

1307 - 4 Street S.W. T2R 0X9 

Parkdale Nifty Fifties 

Seniors Association 403-283-0620 

3512 - 5 Avenue N.W. T2N 0V7 

Renfrew Fifty Plus Club 403-276-4747 

Fax: 403-276-4746 

1318 Regal Crescent N.E. T2E 6Y6 

West Hillhurst 

Go-Getters Association 403-283-3720 

Fax: 403-283-3744 

1940 - 6 Avenue N.W. T2N 0W3 

gROupS - CITY WIDE 

+55 Connection (singles group) 

403-249-7894 

Alberta War Brides 

403-277-8792 

ANA Seniors 403-901-2193 

British Pensioners Association 

of Western Canada 403-932-6775 

CARP, Canada’s Association 

for the Fifty-Plus 403-256-1181 

CNR Retired Pensioners’ 


CP Pensioners 403-262-8852 

Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens 


Calgary Italian Seniors Club 403-264-4133 

Calgary Korean Seniors 403-263-6650 

Calgary Kotobuki Kai 

Long Life Society 403-242-4143 

Calgary Retired Teachers’ 


Calgary Seniors’ 

Resource Society 403-266-6200 

Calgary Vietnamese Canadian 

Senior Citizens Association 403-272-2788 

Cambodian Seniors 403-235-5415 

Canadian Hispanic Senior 

Services Society 403-259-6554 

Canadian Overseas Christian 


Canadian Utilities (South) 

Pensioners Association 403-249-4155 

Caribbean 50+ Group 403-295-7714 

City of Calgary Local 38 Retirees 

403-233-2700 

Club de l’Amitie (French) 403-285-4766 

Dutch Canadian Club Seniors 403-239-7601 

Federal Superannuates 403-265-0773 

German Senior Citizens 403-262-7697 

Hindu Seniors Assocation 403-291-2551 

Hungarian Seniors 403-228-3834 

Indian Ex-Servicemen Association 

403-293-3337 

Indo Canada Senior Citizens (INCA) 

403-285-3825 



Ismaili Senior Citizens 403-215-6200 


Metis Seniors 403-250-3970 

Philippine-Canadian Seniors 403-835-1375 

Polish Canadian Seniors 403-291-3757 

St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox 

Golden Agers 403-264-3437 


Ukrainian 

Senior Citizens’ Club 403-246-1231 

Young Once Seniors Association (Filipino) 

403-272-4209 

gROupS - N.E. CALgARY 

Chestermere Whitecappers 


Crossroads 50+ Club 403-277-3799 

F.O.C.U.S. on Seniors 403-630-7689 

Loma North East Seniors 403-281-4534 

Marlborough 50+ Club 403-273-5894 

Parkridge Sundowners 403-248-0844 

Renfrew Fifty Plus Club 403-276-4747 

Thornview Seniors Association 403-274-6840 

Pine Ridge Seniors 403-277-7710 

gROupS - N.W. CALgARY 

Banff Trail Seniors 403-289-5319 

Bowness Seniors’ Centre 403-286-4488 

Brentwood Community 55+ Group 

403-282-8250 

Confederation Park Seniors 403-289-4780 

Highwood Seniors 403-282-1030 

Hillhurst-Sunnyside Seniors 403-283-0554 

Huntington 

Pioneers Association 403-275-4294 

Keenage Club 403-277-5576 

Parkdale Nifty Fifties 403-283-0620 

Ranchlands New Horizons 403-239-6150 

Rocky Ridge Rockers 403-547-5519 

Scenic Acres Seniors 403-241-2479 

Silver Springs 55+ 403-288-0598 

Thornview Seniors Association 403-274-6840 

Varsity Seniors Card Club 403-288-9001 

West Hillhurst Go-Getters 403-283-3720 

gROupS - S.E. CALgARY 

Deer Park Seniors 403-278-8263 

FLC Seniors Club 403-278-7542 

Forge Senior Citizens Club 403-288-3371 

Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Society 403-272-4661 



Inglewood Silver Threads 403-264-1006 

Ogden House Seniors 403-279-2003 

Silver Seniors Fellowship 403-730-8117 

South Fish Creek 50+ 

Seniors Drop-in 403-201-1412 

gROupS - S.W. CALgARY 

Bow Cliff Seniors 403-246-0390 

Calgary South Seniors Bridge Club 

403-256-2681 

or 403-254-0351 

Forever Young 403-253-8600 

Glenbrook Community Seniors 403-249-8099 

Good Companions 50 Plus 

Activity Centre 403-249-6991 

Haysboro 50 Plus Club 403-259-3090 

Heritage Seniors 403-281-6380 

Know Your Neighbor Club 403-225-2362 

Open Door Senior Fellowship 403-269-7900 

Salvation Army Over 60s 

Glenmore Temple 403-253-1700 

Southwest Seniors 403-253-4232 

Woodcreek Seniors 403-251-9498 

pROVINCIAL SENIOR 

ORgANIzATIONS 

Alberta Association of Gerontology, 

Calgary Chapter 403-370-5251 

P.O. Box 46011, RPO Inglewood, 

Calgary, T2G 4M7 

www.ccaag.com 

• Networking for students, professionals and 

older adults interested in gerontology. 

Organizes the Seniors Resource Fair each 

year in late May/early June at the Calgary 

Municipal Building. Sponsors the 

Outstanding Calgary Seniors Awards. 

Alberta Council on Aging 1-888-423-9666 

Fax: 1-780-425-9246 

210, 14964 - 121A Avenue 

Edmonton T5V 1A3 

www.acaging.ca 

• A province-wide charitable organization 

working to enhance senior participation in 

all aspects of society. 

Coalition of Seniors Advocates 

403-730-2477 

• A seniors lobby group that works to improve 

the quality of life for seniors in Alberta. 

Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta 

Dial 310-0000 and then 780- 422-2321 

(Toll free) 

Fax: 1-780-422-8762 


• A government appointed body that advises 

the province on policy, programs and services 

for older adults. Publishes a quarterly 

newsletter. 

NATIONAL SENIOR 

ORgANIzATIONS 

CARP, Canada’s Association 

for the Fifty-Plus – National 1-800-363-9736 

Fax: 416-363-8747 

1304 - 27 Queen Street East, 



Toronto, Ontario M5C 2M6 

www.carp.ca 

Calgary Chapter 403-256-1181 

• Advocacy and information for fifty-plus. 

Information magazine. Offers members preferred 

rates and discounts on services such as 

insurance and travel.TAx 

TAx 

INCOME TAx 

• All seniors, regardless of income, should 

file an individual tax return each year by 

April 30. Some government benefits are 

renewed from the income tax information. 

Seniors risk being cut off benefits by not 

filing income tax on time. Individuals may 

also qualify for the Goods and Services Tax 

rebate (GST) by filing income tax. 

Please note that many of the seniors’ drop-in 

centres on page 67 provide assistance with income 

tax preparation. 

Kerby Information/Advocacy 403-705-3246 

Fax: 403-705-3241 

1133 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 1B2 



• Volunteers are trained by Canada Revenue 

Agency to do simple returns for individuals 

over 55. Call after February 1st for an 

appointment in March and April. The 

income limits are $30,000 for an individual 

and $35,000 for a couple. 

Canada Revenue Agency 

General Information 1-800-959-8281 

GST Credit Inquiries 1-800-959-1953 

Telerefund 1-800-959-1956 

Forms and Publications 1-800-959-2221 

Fax: 403-264-5843 

220 - 4 Avenue S.E. T2G 0L1 

www.cra-arc.gc.ca 

• This office can answer any questions 

regarding income tax. Appointments are 

required for in-person service. Self-serve 

stamping machines are available to provide 

receipt for documents delivered 

during regular business hours. 

pROpERTY TAx 



Kerby Centre Fax: 403-705-3241 

1133 - 7 Ave S.W. 

Mailing Address: 

Box 3100 Edmonton AB T5J 4W3 




forms. 

Education Property Tax Assistance for 

Seniors Program 

• Provides an annual rebate to assist senior 

homeowners with year-to-year increases in 

the education tax portion of their property 

taxes. 

City of Calgary 3-1-1 

Property Tax Office 

3rd flr, Municipal Building 

800 Macleod Trail S.E. 

www.calgary.ca/propertytax 

• Property Tax Assistance Program: Lowincome 

homeowners may be eligible for 

property tax relief. To be eligible there 

must be an increase in property tax (see 

p. 9 for details). For assistance, contact the 

office listed above. 



TRANSpORTATION 

Alberta Government Services - Motor Vehicles 

• Driver examinations, licenses and registration 

of vehicles is done exclusively through 

private registry agents. A list of agents can be 

found under License & Registry Services in 

the Yellow Pages. 

• Disabled Parking Permit/License Plate 

applications are available from registry 

agents. The application must be signed by 

a doctor. Parking permits are given to individuals 

rather than to vehicles. This means 

the permit can be transferred between 

vehicles and can be used only when the 

disabled person is in the vehicle. 

• Medical examinations are required for all 

drivers at age 75. If there are no problems, 

the license is renewed for five years. 

Starting at age 80, medical examinations 

are required every two years. 

Alberta Transportation 

Driver Fitness and Monitoring Branch 

Dial 310-0000 

and then 780-427-8230 (toll free) 

http://transportation.alberta.ca/544.htm 

• Drivers can have their operator’s license 

suspended or restricted for medical reasons. 


403-266-6200 

Fax: 403-269-5183 

3639 - 26 Street N.E. T1Y 5E1 


• Escorted Transportation: Volunteer drivers 

provide one-on-one escorted transportation 

to medical appointments or banking 

for seniors who are unable to use existing 

transportation. One week notice is required 

and there is a $10.00 round trip fee 

(adjustable depending on circumstances). 

• Assisted Shopping: Volunteers are matched 

one-on-one with seniors for reoccurring 

shopping trips. In addition to providing 

transportation, volunteers offer companionship 

and social support. Shopping is 

not limited to groceries. Any senior can 

apply but assistance may be prioritized 

by need. 

Calgary Transit 

Customer Service Centre 

224 - 7 Avenue S.W. 

Hours: 10:00 - 5:30 Mon-Fri 

www.calgarytransit.com 

Calgary Transit Call Centre 403-262-1000 

- Senior Citizen Transit Pass 

- Route and Schedule Information 

• Senior Citizen Transit Pass: A transit pass 

issued on a yearly basis (July to June) that 

enables those 65 and older to travel on 

Calgary Transit without additional payment. 

It can be used on bus or CTrain but 

not for Access Calgary services. The cost for 

the yearly pass is $35 or $15 for seniors 

receiving federal guaranteed income 

supplement. Application can be made at 

the Customer Service Centre listed above 

or forms can be mailed. Proof of age is 

BE PARTICULAR 

INSIST ON THE 

PROFESSIONALS 

DISCOUNT FOR 

SENIOR CITIZENS 

ACCESS CARDS 

ACCEPTED 

ADMINISTRATION 

403-299-1199 

ASSOCIATED CABS LTD. 

307 - 41ST AVENUE N.E. 

PRE-ARRANGED 

TIME CALLS 

WHEELCHAIR 

ACCESSIBLE 

VEHICLES 

ASSOCIATED 

CAB 

24 HOUR 

CITY WIDE 

SERVICE 

Celebrating 

33 Years 

in Business 

OUT OF TOWN 

CITY TOURS 

Airport, Train & Bus Depot Services 

403-299-1111 

TAXI 

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72 For Information please Call 403-265-0661 

This proof has been submitted for the Seniors Directory


required and proof of income if applying 

for the $15 pass. 

• Accessible Transportation: Is available for 

qualified applicants, through Access 

Calgary a division of Calgary Transit. This is 

a shared-ride, door-to-door service provided 

by Calgary HandiBus, Southland 

Transportation and taxi companies. Users 

must call in advance for the service and fare 

payment is by Calgary Transit or youth 

transit ticket, monthly adult or youth pass 

or the low-income Tansit Pass. This service 

is designed for people with health conditions 

or disabilites who may not always be 

able to use regular transit. 

Access Calgary 

Eligibility Services 403-537-7770 

TTY 403-537-7977 

www.accesscalgary.ca 

• To apply: Application forms can be mailed 

to you by calling the above number, or 

downloaded from the website. The form 

includes a professional verification and an 

in-person interview may be required. 

Interviews are available at various locations 

around the city. 

Customer Service 403-537-7997 

Automated Trip 

Confirmation/Cancellation 403-537-7777 

• Users who are already registered with 

Access Calgary phone the Automated Trip 

number above to book trips or to make 

same day service inquiries. 

TRAVEL 

Kerby Day Travel 403-705-3236 

Fax: 403-705-3211 

1133 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 1B2 

• Offers day trips for members and non-members. 

Desk is open 9:30 to 3:00 weekdays. 

Kerby Globe Trotters 403-705-3237 

• Travel service for seniors, their relatives and 

friends. Offers group tours and cruises 

from four to twenty-one days long. Desk 

is open 9:30 to 3:00 weekdays. 

Alberta Health Services Calgary 

International Travel Clinic 403-955-6777 


1213 - 4 Street S.W. T2P 1H8 

• For vaccinations and health information 

on traveling abroad. 

Passport Canada 1-800-567-6868 

Harry Hays Building, 254, 220 - 4 Avenue S.E. 

and 14331 Macleod Trail S.W. 

www.passportcanada.gc.ca 

• Application forms for Canadian passports are 

available from most travel agencies, post offices, 

or on-line from the above website. 

Hostelling International 1-800-663-5777 

www.hihostels.ca 

• Low cost family style accommodation for all 

age groups. Catered food in some locations. 

Transportation, Assistance and Accompaniment for Senior’s and those with Disabilities 

• Medical Appointments 

• Airport Service –assistance through to gate 

• Grocery Shopping and Deliver 

• Social Outings and Companionship 

• Personal Shopping and Errands 

• Liaison between medical staff and family 

www.drivingmissdaisy.net CALL TODAY 1-877-613-2479 



Travel Alberta 1-800-252-3782 

Fax: 1-780-427-0867 

Box 2500, Edmonton, T5J 2Z4 

www.travelalberta.com 

• Information on any aspect of travel and 

tourism in Alberta. 

William Watson Lodge 

Dial 310-0000, then 403-591-7227 (Toll free) 

Fax: 1-403-591-7372 

Box 130, Kananaskis Village T0L 2H0 

• A recreational facility in the mountains 

affording accessible accommodation to 

disabled individuals and to Alberta seniors 

at special rates. 

VETERANS AND 

ARMED SERVICES 

Air Force Association of Canada 

403-289-0062 

ANA Seniors 403-901-2193 

Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans 

403-248-0844 

Calgary Poppy Fund 403-265-6304 

Fax: 403-264-3892 

1, 4539 - 6 Street N.E. T2E 3Z6 

• Administers Poppy Funds collected in 

Calgary. Helps veterans and ex-servicemen 

with food and other emergency requirements. 

Calgary Naval Veterans Association 

403-266-2145 

Fax: 403-266-0212 

Indian Ex-Servicemen 


Korean Veterans Association 403-274-1375 

Royal Canadian Legion - Alberta/ 

NWT Command Headquarters 403-284-1161 

Fax: 403-284-9899 

2020 - 15 Street N.W. T2M 3N8 

www.abnwtlegion.com 

• Information on legion services and local 

branches. 

Veterans Affairs Canada 1-866-522-2122 

Fax: 403-292-4839 

700, 6 Avenue S.W. T2P 0T8 

www.vac-acc.gc.ca 

• Offers a wide range of services and benefits 

to qualified veterans, still serving Canadian 

Forces members, RCMP members, and 

certain civilians, as well as to their dependants 

or survivors. Provides disability 

pensions, economic support allowances, 

and additional benefits in the areas of 

health care, funeral and burial assistance, 

and commemoration.VOLuNTEER 



OppORTuNITIES 

Kerby Volunteers 403-705-3218 

Fax: 403-705-3211 

1133 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 1B2 


• Volunteers within Kerby Centre are 

matched to a variety of volunteer opportunities 

on the basis of skill-level, interest and 

agency needs. A wide variety of volunteer 

positions are available. 


Volunteer Resources 

• Volunteers wanted as friendly visitors and 

to do memory work with dementia clients. 

Between Generations 403-777-3535 

Fax: 403-777-3525 

c/o Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Calgary 

and Area 

5960 Centre Street S.E. T2H 0C1 

www.bbbscalgary.com. 

• Seniors aged 55+ are matched with children 

at elementary schools in Calgary. No 

special skills are needed, just the desire to 

be a friend to two children for up to one 

hour per week each. Visits take place at 

schools. Activity boxes with games and 

crafts are provided. 

Canadian Executive 

Service Organization 1-800-763-6372 

www.ceso-saco.com 

• Volunteer opportunities for retired professionals, 

executives, and skilled workers to 

use their expertise in developing countries, 

or with aboriginal groups and young entrepreneurs 

in Canada. A wide range of skills 

needed. All expenses paid. 

The City of Calgary 3-1-1 


• A wide variety of volunteer opportunities 

are available by calling 3-1-1 or checking 

the website. Volunteer jobs include work 

in parks, golf courses, historic City Hall, 

emergency medical services, animal services, 

special events and much more.. 

Volunteer Calgary 403-265-5633 

Fax: 403-265-8981 

1170, 1202 Centre Street S.E.. T2G 5A5 

www.volunteercalgary.ab.ca 

• Promotes volunteer participation in Calgary. 

Trains and refers volunteers to other nonprofit 

groups. 

Books Between Friends 403-508-0111 

1816 - 25 Avenue N.E. 

• Bookstore volunteers needed. All proceeds 

go to Between Friends Club for disabled 

recreation. 



211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 

311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 

+50 Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 

+55 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 

5th Dimension Outdoor Club . . . . . . . . . . .66 

A 

A.A.D.A.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 

AIDS Calgary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 

AIDS/HIV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 

A.I.S.H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 

ALS Society of Alberta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 

ANA Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68, 74 

Aboriginal Friendship Centre . . . . . . . . . . . .16 

Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 

Access Calgary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 73 

Access Mental Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 64 

Accessible Housing Society . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 

Addiction Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 

Adult Addiction Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 

Adult Day Support Programs . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Aerospace Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Agape Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 

Aids to Daily Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 

Airforce Association of Canada . . . . . . . . . . .74 

Al-Anon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 

Alberta Association of Gerontology . . . . . . .70 

Alberta Ballet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Alberta Blue Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 

Alberta College of Art and Design . . . .27, 28 

Alberta Council on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 

Alberta Employment and Immigration . .25, 57 

Alberta Funeral Service Association . . . . . . .26 

Alberta Government Services . . . . . . . . . . . .72 

Alberta Health and Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 

Alberta Health Care Insurance . . . . . . . . . . .34 


. . . . . . . . . .16, 17, 26, 31-34, 38-41, 73,75 

Alberta Infrastructure Driver Fitness 

and Monitoring Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 

Alberta Lymphedema Association . . . . . . . .36 

Alberta Monitoring for Health Program . . .32 

Alberta Senior Citizens’ 

Housing Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 

Alberta Seniors Benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 


Community Supports . . .16, 35, 57, 59, 71 

Alberta War Brides Association . . . . . . . . . .68 

Alberta Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 

Alcoholics Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 

Aldermanic Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 

Alert Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 

Alex Seniors Health Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 

Alliance for Active Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 

Allowance for the Survivor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 

Alzheimer Society of Calgary . . . . . . . . .33, 36 

Army, Navy and Airforce Veterans . . . . . . . .74 

Assured Income for the 

Severely Handicapped . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 

Athabasca University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 

Arthritis Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 

Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

B 

Banff Trail Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Bereavement Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 

Bethany Harvest Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Better Business Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 

Between Generations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 

Beverly Glenmore Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Big Brothers and Sisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 

Birth Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 

Blue Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 

Bobby Chan Seniors’ Table Tennis . . . . . . .66 

Books Between Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 

Booth Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 

Bow Cliff Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67, 70 

Bow Habitat Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Bowmont Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 

Bow View Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 



Bowness Senior Citizens’ Club . . . . . . . .67, 69 

Brenda Strafford Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Brentwood Community 55+ . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

British Pensioners Association . . . . . . . . . . .68 

Bus Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 72 

C 

C.A.R.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68, 70 

C.M.H.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 

C.N.I.B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 

C.N.R. Retired Pensioners’ Association . . . .68 

C.P. Rail Pensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 

Calgary 55+ Hockey Association . . . . . . . . .66 

Calgary Aids to Daily Living . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 

Calgary Board of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 

Calgary Catholic Immigration Society . .17, 28 

Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre . . . . . . . . .28 

Calgary Chinese Elderly 

Citizens Assoc . . . . . . . .13, 33, 63, 67, 68 

Calgary City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 

Calgary Communities Against 

Sexual Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 

Calgary Community and 

Neighbourhood Services . . . . . . . . . . .8, 18 

Calgary Community Network 

Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 

Calgary Co-op Memorial Society . . . . . . . . .26 

Calgary Counselling Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 

Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre . . . . . . .52 

Calgary Family Services . . . .13, 18, 20, 43, 63 

Calgary Health Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 

Calgary Housing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 

Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association . . .17 

Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Calgary Italian Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 

Calgary Korean Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 

Calgary Kotobuki Kai Long Life Society . . .68 

Calgary Lawn Bowling Club . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Calgary Legal Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 

Calgary Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 30 

Calgary Naval Veterans Association . . . . . . .74 

Calgary Old Timers Curling . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Calgary Opera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Calgary Parks and Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . .65 

Calgary Police Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 

Calgary Police Service Interpretive 

Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Calgary Poppy Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 74 

Calgary Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 61 

Calgary Recreation and Culture 

Association for Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Calgary Retired Teachers’ Association . . . . .68 

Calgary Senior Mens 55+ Slow Pitch . . . . . .66 

Calgary Seniors Services Division . . . . . . .9, 18 


. . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 18, 30, 43, 63, 68, 72 

Calgary South Seniors’ Bridge Club . . . . . . .70 

Calgary Stampede Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Calgary Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Calgary Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 72 

Calgary United Seniors Table Tennis . . . . . .66 

Calgary Vietnamese Canadian Seniors . . . .68 

Calgary Well Woman Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 

Calgary Widowed Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 

Calgary Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Cambodian Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 

Canada Mortgage and 

Housing Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 

Canada Olympic Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Canada Pension Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 58 

Canada Revenue Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 

Canadian Association of 

Retired Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68, 70 

Canadian Cancer Society . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 36 

Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame . . .28 

Canadian Diabetes Association . . . . . . .32, 36 

Canadian Executive Service Organization . .75 

Canadian Hispanic Senior Services . . . . . . .68 

Canadian Medic-Alert Foundation . . . . . . .39 

Canadian Mental Health Association . . . . .40 



Canadian National Institute 

for the Blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 

Canadian Overseas Christian 

Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 

Canadian Paraplegic Association . . . . . . . . .26 

Canadian Red Cross Society . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 

Canadian Utilities (South) Pensioners . . . .68 

Cancer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 

Cantos Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Capsule of Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 

Care Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 

Caregiver Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 

Carewest Colonel Belcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Carewest Day Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Carewest Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre . . . . .33 

Carewest Glenmore Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Carewest Signal Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Caribbean 50+ Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 68 

Catholic Family Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 

Central Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 

Centre of Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 

Certificates and Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 

Chestermere Whitecappers Association . . .69 

Chinook Learning Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 

Chinook Outdoor Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Chopsticks on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 

Chronic Illness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 

Citizenship and Immigration . . . . . . . . . . . .17 

Citizenship and Immigration Canada . . . . .17 

City Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 

City Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 43 

City of Calgary . . . . . . . . . . .5-14, 18, 25, 31, 43 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53, 64, 65, 71, 72, 75 

City of Calgary Local 38 Retirees . . . . . . . . .68 

Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 

Club 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Club de l’Amitie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 

Coalition of Seniors’ Advocates . . . . . . . . . .70 

Colonel Belcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Community and Neighbourhood 

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 18 

Community Care Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 

Community Development . . . . . . . . . . .10, 18 

Community Geriatric Mental Health . . . . . .39 

Community Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 

Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 

Confederation Park Outreach . . . . . . . . . . .13 

Confederation Park Seniors . . . . . . . . . .67, 69 

Congratulatory Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 

Consumer Contact Centre, 

Service Alberta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 50 

Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 

Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 

Counselling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 

Crime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 

Crisis Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 

Crossroads 50+ Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

D 

Day Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 

Day Support Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Deer Park Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services . . . . . . .27 

Deane House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Death and Funeral Arrangements . . . . . . . .26 

Death Benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 59 

Death Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 

Dental Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 

Developmental Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 

Devonian Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Diabetes Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 

Dial-a-Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 

Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 

Disability Pension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57, 59 

Disabled Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 

Distress Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 25 

Driver Fitness and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . .72 

Drop-In and Rehab Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 

Drop-In Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 

Dutch Canadian Club Seniors . . . . . . . . . . .68 



E 

ESL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

East Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 

Eastside Family Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 

ecoEnergy Retrofit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 

Education Property Tax Assistance . . . . . . . .71 

Elbow Valley Cycle Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Emergency Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 

Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Enduring Power of Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 

English as a Second Language . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts . . . . .29 

Escorted Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 

Evergreen Outdoor Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

F 

5th Dimension Outdoor Club . . . . . . . . . . .66 

FLC Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

FLC Seniors Outdoor Club . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Family and Community Support 

Services (F.C.S.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 63 

Family Caregiver Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 

Fanning Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Father Lacombe Care Centre . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Federal Superannuates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 

Firefighters Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Fish Creek Provincial Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Fitness on 5th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 

F.O.C.U.S. on Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Food and Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Food and Caring Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 

Forest Grove Care Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Forever Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 

Forge Senior Citizens Club . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Fort Calgary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Fountains of Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Fraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 

Friendly Visiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 

Funeral Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 

g 

Geriatric Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 

German Senior Citizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 

Glenbow Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Glenbrook Community Seniors . . . . . . . . . .70 

Good Companions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67, 70 

Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 

Grain Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Greater Forest Lawn 

55+ Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 67, 69 

Grief Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 

Grief Support, Alberta Health Services . . . . .26 

Golden Age Club Society 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 33, 67, 69 

Grocery Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Guaranteed Income Supplement . . . . . . . . .58 

Guardianship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 60 

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H.A.S.I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 

Handi-Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 

Haysboro 50 Plus Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 

Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 

Health Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 

Health and Mobility Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 

Health Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 

Health Link Alberta . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 40, 64 

Health Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 

Healthy Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 

Hearing Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 

Heart and Stroke Foundation 

of Alberta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 

Help for 55 - 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 

Heritage Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 



Heritage Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 

Hidden in the Cultural Fabric - Elder Abuse 

And Neglect in Ethno-Cultural 

Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 

Highwood Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Hillhurst-Sunnyside Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Hindu Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 

Home Adaptations for 

Seniors’ Independence . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 

Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 38, 41 

Home Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 

Home Improvement Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 

Home Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 

Home Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 

Home Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 

Hospice Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 

Hospice Calgary Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 

Hostelling International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 

Hungarian Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 

Huntington Hills Seniors Drop-In Curling . .66 

Huntington Pioneers Assoc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 

Hypertension and Cholesterol Services . . . .32 

I 

Illingworth Kerr Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Immigrant Services Calgary . . . . . . . . . .18, 28 

Immigration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 

INCA Senior Citizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Income Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 

Income Security Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 

Income Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 

Income Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 

Indian Ex-Servicemen Association . . . .68, 74 

Indo Canada Senior Citizens . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Information and Referral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 

InformAlberta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Inglewood Silver Threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

In Home Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 

Intercare Southwood Care Centre . . . . . . . .33 

International Travel Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 

Ismaili Senior Citizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

J 

Jewish Family Service Calgary . . .13, 20, 63 

Job Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Jubilee Pioneer Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

K 

Keenage Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Kerby Centre . . . . . . .16, 19, 25, 27, 29, 33, 37, 40, 

. . . . . . . . . . . .41,50, 59, 64, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75 

Kerby Centre Adult Day Support Program . .33 

Kerby Centre Grocery Delivery . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Kerby Centre Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 


Information/Advocacy . . . . . . . .59, 64, 71 

Kerby Centre Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 

Kerby Centre Education 

and Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 65 

Kerby Rotary House Shelter . . . . . . . . . .16, 25 

Kerby Centre Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 

Kerby Centre Volunteer Dept . . . . . . . . . . . .75 

Kerby Centre Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 40 

Know Your Neighbor Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 

Korean Veterans Association . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 

L 

L 

Land Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 60 

Landlord and Tenant Advisory Service . . . .50 

Last Post Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 

Lawyer Referral Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 

Legal Aid Alberta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 

Legal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 

Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 

License and Registry Services . . . . . . . . . . . .17 



Lifelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 

LINKages Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 

Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Living Well with a Chronic Condition . . . . .32 

Lodge Accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 

Loma North East Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Long Term Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 

Loose Moose Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Lunch Box Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Lung Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 

M 

M ’n M Outdoor Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

MCF Housing for Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 

Marlborough 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 31 

Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 30 

Medical Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 

Mental Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 

Metis Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Metropolitan Calgary Foundation . . . . . . . .57 

Money Mentors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 

Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 

Mount Royal Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 

Mow and Snow Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 

Multiple Sclerosis Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 

Museum of the Regiments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

N 

Natural Resources Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 

Naval Museum of Alberta . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Nickle Arts Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Northeast Calgary Women’s Clinic . . . . . . . .41 

Northwest Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 

Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 

Nursing Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 

Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 

O 

Official Opposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 

Ogden House Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68, 70 

Ogden Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 

Old Age Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 

Olympic Oval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Ombudsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 

Open Door Senior Fellowship . . . . . . . .68, 70 

Optical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 

Osteoporosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 

Osteoporosis Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 

Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 63 

p 

Pap Test and Pelvic Exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 

Pap Screening Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 

Parkdale Nifty Fifties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68, 69 

Parkinson’s Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 

Parkridge Sundowners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Parks and Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 

Parliament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 

Passport Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 

Pengrowth Saddledome (Now Scoticabank 

Saddledome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Pensions – Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 

Pensions – Provincial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 

Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Personal Directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 

Personal Response Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 

Pet Access League Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 

Philippine-Canadian Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

PhoneBusters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 

Pine Ridge Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Places of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 

Polish Canadian Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Power of Attorney and Alternatives . . . . . . .24 

Premier of Alberta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 

Prime Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 



Probate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 

Property Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 71 

Protection for Persons in Care . . . . . . . . . . .16 

Provincial Legislature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 

Public Guardian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 60 

Public Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 26, 60 

Pumphouse Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

R 

R.A.M.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 

R.I.T.E. Telephone Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 

R.R.A.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 

Ranchlands New Horizons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Recreation and Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 

Registry Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 

Renfrew Fifty Plus Club . . . . . . . . . . . . .68, 69 

Residential Access Modification Program . .53 

Residential Rehabilitation 

Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 

Respite Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 

Rocky Ridge Rockers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Rosebud Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Royal Canadian Legion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 

S 

Saddledome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox 

Golden Agers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Salvation Army Agapé Hospice . . . . . . . . . .39 

Salvation Army Centre of Hope . . . . . . . . . .52 

Salvation Army Community Support . . . . .25 

Salvation Army Booth Centre . . . . . . . . . . .52 

Salvation Army Over 60s 

Glenmore Temple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 

Sarcee Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 

Scenic Acres Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Scotiabank Saddledome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Screen Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 

Second Sixties Outdoor Club . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

SeniorConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 64 

Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta . . . . .70 

Seniors’ Alpine Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Seniors/Geriatric Consultation Services . . . .38 

Seniors’ Help Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 

Seniors Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 

Seniors Outdoor Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Seniors Services Division . . . . . . . . . . .8-10, 18 

Seniors’ Social Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 43 

Seniors Sport & Recreation Clubs . . . . . . . .66 

Seniors’ Tennis Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Seniors’ Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 

Service Alberta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 19, 50 

Service Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 58, 64 

Service Canada – Job Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Sexual Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 

Sheldon Chumir Health Centre . . . .32, 34, 73 

Silver Seniors Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 

Silver Springs 55+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Skrastins Outdoor Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Skyline Seniors 55-Plus Outdoor Club . . . .66 

Snow Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 

Social Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 57 

South Calgary Health Centre . . . . . . . . . . . .32 

South Fish Creek Recreation Assoc. 50+ . . . .70 

South Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 

Southern Alberta HIV/AIDS Clinic . . . . . . . .31 

Southwest Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 

Special Needs Assistance for Seniors . . . . . .59 

Special Needs Transportation . . . . . . .7, 72-73 

Speech Language Pathology . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 

Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Spruce Meadows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Stanley Park Lawn Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Steps to Follow When a Senior Dies . . . . . .22 

Student Legal Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 

Substance Abuse in Later Life . . . . . . . . . . .16 

Supports for Independence . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 

Survivor Pension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 



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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 

Talisman Centre for Sport and Wellness . . . .65 

Taoist Tai Chi Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 

Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 

Telus World of Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

The Alex Seniors Health Centre . . . . . . . . . .32 

The Military Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Thornview Seniors Association . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Ticketmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Tom Baker Cancer Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 

Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 

Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 

Travel Alberta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 

Travel Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 

Trusteeship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 26, 60 

TrymGym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 

u 

Ukrainian Senior Citizens’ Club . . . . . . . . .69 

University of Calgary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 

V 

VRRI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 

Varsity Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Vertigo Mystery Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 

Veterans Affairs Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 

Victim Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 

Visiting Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 

Vital Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 

Vocational Rehabilitation Research Institute . .65 

Volunteer Calgary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 

Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 

Volunteer Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 

W 

West Hillhurst Go-Getters . . . . . . . . . . . .68, 69 

West Winds Outdoor Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Widows Pension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 

William Watson Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 

Wills & Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 

Women’s Centre of Calgary . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 

Women’s Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 

Women’s Health Resources . . . . . . . . . . .40, 41 

Woodcreek Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 

Y 

Y.M.C.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Y.W.C.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 

Young Once Seniors (Filipino) . . . . . . . . . . .69 

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Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Having reported to, and advocated for, the 

“Over 50” population in Southern Alberta for 

the last 18 years, Kerby News has the added 

advantage of being the official voice of Kerby 

Centre – Canada’s largest multi-service resource 

centre for seniors. This keeps us directly in touch 

The Kerby News Advantage 

with the daily issues, trends, and events of the 

dynamic “Over 50 Scene.” There is not any 

better way to reach this fast growing demographic! 

The Kerby News 

403-705-3238 or 403-705-3240. 




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Calgary Family Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 

DENTAL SERVICES 

Hillhurst Denture Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 

Lions Park Denture Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 

EYE CARE 

Mitchell Eye Centre . . . . . . . . . .Front Cover, 1 

FOOD SERVICES 

Calgary Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 

hOuSINg 

Arbour Lake/Canyon Meadows . . . . . . . . . . .47 

Bethany Care Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 

Brinton, Paul / ReMax Real Estate . . . . . . . . .58 

Fountains of Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 

Garrison Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 

Lake Bonavista, Trinity and Valley Ridge . . .IBC 

Luxstone Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 

MCF Housing For Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 

Manor Villages (Statesman) . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC 

Masterpiece By Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 

Meadowlark Seniors Care Home . . . . . . . . .49 

Millrise Place and Monterey Place . . . . . .OBC 

Prince of Peace Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 

Rob’s Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 

Wentworth Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 

hEALTh CARE 

Academy Hearing Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Alberta Blue Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 

Alzheimer Society of Calgary . . . . . . . . . . . .37 

Audiology Innovations Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 

Calgary Coop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 

Osteoporosis Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 

hOME SuppORT SERVICES 

Bayshore Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 

Classic Caregivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 

Comfort Keepers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 

Five Star Relocation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 

Home Care Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 

Granddaughters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 

Senior Condo Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 

Sandy Wozniak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 

VON (Victory Order of Nursing) . . . . . . . . .44 

INFORMATION / REFERRAL 

211 Service, United Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 

Information Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 

LEgAL 

Johnson Law Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 

LIFE LINES 

Priority Care Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 

MuSEuMS & gALLERIES 

Studio 65 Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 

phARMACIES 

Canada Safeway Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 




RECREATION/FITNESS 

Calgary Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 

TRANSpORTATION 

Associated Cabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 

Driving Miss Daisy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 

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“A place where you can 

continue to live, to the 

fullest- among friendssecure 

in the knowledge 

that caring staff are close by 

if you should need them” 

Calgary’s three finest & most trusted Retirement Communities 

Lake Bonavista 

Village, The Lodge at Valley Ridge & Trinity Lodge 

All provide comfortable community living for active seniors. 

The perfect blend of the independence you want and the assistance you sometimes need. 

Lake Bonavista Village 

11800 Lake Fraser Drive S.E. 

(403)258-1849 

info.lbv@diversicare.ca 

The Lodge at Valley Ridge 

11479 Valley Ridge Drive N.W. 

(403)286-4414 

info.vr@diversicare.ca 

Trinity Lodge 

1111 Glenmore Trail S.W. 

(403)253-7576 

info.tl@diversicare.ca 

Visit: www.retirecalgary.com for more information

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Concerned about choosing 

the right Assisted Living care 

for your Mom and Dad 

Book your personalized tour 

at Calgary’s Premier Assisted 

Living Residences. 

Call: 403.888.6540 

We’ll even treat you to a complimentary lunch 

(we’re proud of our food!) 

Prices starting at $2055/month 

6 reasons you’ll be glad 

your parents are here. 

1) We are trained to take care of seniors with 

dementia and Alzheimer's (Ask about our 

Safe Living Unit). 

2) Attentive nursing staff are here 24/7. 

3) Spacious studios, and 1 and 2 bedroom 

suites for an accessible home-like feel. 

4) Three meals a day, housekeeping, laundry, 

maintenance, we take the load off you. 

5) Daily social activities and special events 

make it fun here. 

6) Yes, pets are welcome - we love animals! 

Taking great care of Moms 

and Dads since 2000. 

SENIOR ASSISTED living RESIDENCES 

South Calgary 

www.millriseplace.ca 

North Calgary 

www.montereyplace.ca

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