Welcome to Unison at Kerby Centre (Calgary)
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What’s coming up
Services & Housing Directory
We’ve combined the two to provide you with an all-in-one tool to help you stay connected whether you’re an older adult, a family member, support worker or referral agency.
FREE Tax Clinic for Low-Income Seniors
Filing taxes can be stressful but we’re here to help! If you’re 55+, low-income or an AISH client, we are here to support you with your tax returns. Call (403) 705-3246 to schedule an appointment
COBS Bread Doughnation Day
From now until April 1, COBS Bread will be matching all online donations made up to $10,000!
Join COBS on April 1 for Doughnation Day, where $2 from every 6-pack of hot cross buns sold is donated to a local charity in your community.
River Walk
Enjoy the sights and sounds along the Bow River with our weekly walking group.
Every Tuesday from 10AM to 11AM
To register, contact Lola at 403-234-6566 or [email protected]
Service Canada Presents: Online services, Fraud & Scams
March is Fraud month! Come join us for an information session and learn about our online services, scams and fraud.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 – 1:00 – 2:30 PM MST
- Click here to join the meeting
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- Phone Conference ID: 942 071 589#
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 – 9:30 – 11:00 AM MST
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- Phone Conference ID: 777 915 375#
Grieving Together
Have you lost a loved one, and are looking for support? Our group counselling program will help you to rediscover yourself after loss, learn skills to start enjoying and living your best life, again.
Current Session: Thursday, April 6 –May 25
Wellness Connection Centre | Room 317 | 1:00 pm - 2:30pm
To register, please contact Lola at 403-234-6566 or [email protected]
Cribbage Tournament
Join us for a day of skill, chance, and fun on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 9:30AM -2:30PM at the Kerby Café
Register for $20/person at Room 306 or call 403-705-3233 or Click here
Money Talks: Understanding Taxes and Retirement (FREE Presentation)
Learn how to strategically design your retirement, retirement tax planning strategies and create and navigate your Financial GPS
Wednesday, March 29 from 1PM - 3PM at ROOM 305
RSVP by emailing [email protected] or call (403) 705-3179
Active Aging Craft Sale
Thursday, March 30th 2023 from 10AM – 1PM at the Kerby Centre, Dining Room
Selected items 50% off!
The Trip to Bountiful at Rosebud Theatre
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Member Price: $130.00 Non-member Price: $160.00
Cut-off Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Includes ticket admission, lunch, & bus transportation by Alberta Coach
For more information, please contact Kerby Travel Desk at 403-705-3237
Need Help Applying for Benefits & Pensions?
The Unison Information Team can help you apply for:
- CPP
- CPP Disability
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
- Old Age Security (OAS)
- Alberta Seniors Benefits (ASB)
- AISH
- FairEntry Applications
Seniors Supports | Room 206 | PH: 403.705.3246
Easter Week Extravaganza
Mon. April 3 - Thur. April 6
- Join us for Easter Ham Lunch all week long!
Wed. April 5
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Join us for our Wednesday Dance featuring the Kerby Sensations House Band!
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Wear your favourite easter Bonnet to be entered into a draw prize!
Fri. April 7 - closed for Good Friday
Mon. April 10
- School is out today, so bring your kids and grandkids to join us for Easter Monday free Fun and Games! 11:30-1:30pm
Foods for a Good Mood: A Healthy Aging Workshop
Wednesday, April 19 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Free Workshop – please call our outreach department to register (403) 463-7296
Advance Care Planning Workshop
Saturday, May 13 from 10:30AM to 12:30PM at Unison at Kerby Centre Lecture Room
End-of-Life Information You Need to Know! Planning NOW is the best way to ensure you have the medical treatment you desire, and the end-of-life care you deserve! This workshop will get you started on a task that is generally put off.
To register, email [email protected]
* An IN-PERSON event presented by the Calgary Chapter of Dying with Dignity Canada. This is a third-party presentation. This is not a Unison event.
Medical Assistance in Dying, Update on Bill C-7 Legislation
Saturday, June 3 from 10:30AM - 12:30PM at Unison at Kerby Centre Lecture Room
To register, email [email protected]
* An IN-PERSON event presented by the Calgary Chapter of Dying with Dignity Canada. This is a third-party presentation. This is not a Unison event.
What's been happening at Kerby
Alberta Blue Cross iPad donation
Huge thank you to Alberta Blue Cross for donating iPads to our seniors! These will support our new digital literacy and initiatives we will be starting up this year.
100 Women Who Care Calgary Donation
Unison at Kerby Centre was voted as a favourite local charity and received a $20,525 donation for our Elder Abuse Shelter emergency housing.
Pink Shirt / Anti-Bullying Day
This year’s Pink Shirt Day focuses on the importance of kindness, treating each other with respect, creating inclusive environments and building healthy relationships. Bullying can affect anyone and the best way to prevent bullying is to be kind to each other.
Volunteer spotlight
Dorothy Bagan
Dorothy Bagan is our wonderful and caring volunteer who has been with Unison at Kerby Centre since February of 2022. “My son wanted me to do something meaningful with my spare time! He researched Kerby and thought it was a perfect fit for me. So, I was introduced to the Kerby Centre, and the rest is history!” Dorothy volunteers in the Wise Owl Boutique twice a week, as well as serving at events. She also participates in the community kitchen program and serves as a tour guide when needed.
When asked what keeps her coming back to volunteer, Dorothy, said “It’s like an addiction – the more I volunteer, the more it becomes a part of my life! It gives me purpose and great satisfaction!” She most enjoys, “the people, the other volunteers, and the programs Kerby offers! It’s become my home away from home! It gives me direction and fulfills my life!”
Dorothy’s hobbies include cooking, walking, and going to the theatre. She said, “I love to play board games as well!” While she did mention a favourite vacation, Dorothy’s answer to what makes her smile is worth including here. She wrote, “Every morning when I wake up and see my face in the mirror, I smile! When I meet new people, I smile! When I accomplish a new task, I smile! When I volunteer at Kerby, I smile! When I eat a new dish I’ve cooked, I smile! At the end of a productive day, I smile! When I walk through the doors at Kerby Centre, I smile!” So far, Dorothy has contributed over 403 hours. Thank-you, Dorothy, for all you do for the Kerby Centre!
The latest from the Unison Bulletin Board
FREE Tax Clinic for Seniors
By Nikki Montilla |
Job Opening: Fundraising Events Coordinator
By Heather |