Celebrate Seniors This June!

Seniors Week is coming up from June 1 to 7, and in Parkland County, we’re celebrating all month long! The Tri-Municipal Region will be hosting a variety of events, with Seniors Shuttle rides available for free to Parkland County seniors.  

To register for the events and a spot on the shuttle, call 780-800-9324. 

Senior’s Strawberry Tea  
Date: Tuesday, June 2 
Sitting #1: 10:00 a.m., doors open at 9:30 a.m.  
Sitting #2: 1:00 p.m., doors open at 12:30 p.m.  
Location: Black Box Theatre inside Heavy Metal Place (50 Westwind Drive, Spruce Grove) 
Seniors Shuttle departs Entwistle at 9:00 a.m. 

Older, Bolder, Better!™ Exhibition & Symposium 
Date: Thursday, June 4, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
Location: River Cree Casino & Resort 
Seniors Shuttle departs from Entwistle at 9:00 a.m. 

Intergenerational Conference  
Date: Friday, June 19, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
Location: The Max Center at Frank Maddock High School, Drayton Valley 
Seniors Shuttle departs Entwistle at 8:15 a.m. 

The month of June also includes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15; an important time for reflection and education. Join us in raising awareness about elder abuse and discovering ways to support older adults in our community at one of the following events: 

Elder Abuse Awareness
Date(s): June 9 to 16
Location: Duffield, Entwistle, Keephills, Tomahawk, and Wabamun Parkland County Libraries  

Tomahawk Farm Days
Date: June 20, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Tomahawk, Alberta 

Additional Resources 

SeniorConnect is a free, online training program that teaches residents how to recognize and respond to seniors in need. Open to all residents in the Tri-Municipal Region, the program is an excellent way to work together to help seniors find local information, resources, and support.  

Register for the training and become a Senior Connector.