Seniors' Expo 2024

A must-see event for generations 50+ in Calgary!

• Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 9am - 3pm
• Unison at Kerby Centre, 1133–7 Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta

• FREE Admission & FREE Parking (Limited) - Click here to view available surrounding parking

Our annual Seniors' Expo offers a full day of fun for the 50+ with more than 60 exhibitor booths offering tailored information and services for seniors, FREE presentations, workshops and clinics, prizes and entertainment!

Enter our FREE Seniors’ Expo Draw

Visit the Unison Membership Table on the 2nd floor (main level)  for a chance to win one of these amazing prizes!

• Unison Membership (Value of $25)

• One FREE travel trip certificate (Value of $70)

• 1 FREE 12-Week Fitness Class (Value of $64)

• $50 OFF on Yearly Fitness Studio Pass 

Winners will be announced and contacted on April 29th. 

Support our Food Drive for the Thrive Food Security programs!

Bring a non-perishable food item to help fill our Community Pantry, or make a donation during the Expo, and be entered into the draw to win a prize! Every $5 donation will provide 1 freshly prepared meal for a homebound senior in the community.

You can CHOOSE which Gift Basket your entries go towards (Midtown Co-op Gift Basket or Grow Your Own Food Gift Basket).  

The draw will run from Thursday, April 25th - Thursday, May 2nd (names will be drawn at noon).  

For questions, please contact 403-234-6569 | AshleyY@UnisonAlberta.com 

Midtown Co-op Gift Basket (valued at $200)  

Includes a wide range of goodies donated by Midtown Co-op

Grow Your Own Food Gift Basket (valued at $150) 

• Gardening Journal (from the Calgary Horticultural Society

• 3 seedlings - Tomato Trio (Sweet Million, Bumble Bee, Black Krim)

• Gardening Supplies (gloves, hand tool)

• Vegetable Garden Starter Kit (carrots, beets, green beans, cucumber, peas, lettuce, radish)

• Unison hat & water bottle

• 'Choose Happy' gardening plaque 

Seniors' Expo Schedule

Presentation Schedule - Kinsmen Lecture Room 

• 10am – Ears To You: Hearing Health Basics: Join us for the inside scoop on Hearing Health Basics and today’s hearing aid technology! 

• 11am – Health Canada: Healthy Home Session: Every day, we are exposed to chemicals and pollutants in the air, water, dust, food and products in our home. Our Healthy Home session will provide tips and resources on how to help protect yourself and those around you.

• 12pm – Dr. Anita Dorczak (Lawyer): How to Deal with Family Conflict? So many sad stories about broken relationships with family members, financial abuse, lack of respect, and alienation have come to my office over the years. Do not think that Court is the only way to deal with conflict! Come to learn about out-of-court approaches to dispute resolution that may help you to resolve conflict more quickly, with less stress, lower costs, and, most importantly, leaving you in charge of your unique solution! 

• 1pm – Silvera For Seniors: Join Silvera for Seniors as we provide insights on Calgary’s housing situation, explore the landscape for seniors in transition and empower you to make informed decisions about housing for yourself or your loved ones. As a three-time winner of Postmedia's annual Readers' Choice Awards, Silvera is a trusted social enterprise provider of a diverse selection of housing with services and supports for independent older adults

The Learning Lab 

• 10am - 12:30pm: Drawing Workshop with Hamideh Khadem Sohi 

• 1pm - 2:30pm: Acrylic Painting Workshop with Hamideh Khadem Sohi

Fitness Studio 

• 11am - 12:30pm: Fitness session with Suraj Gurung 

Wellness Connection Centre 

• 10am - 11am: Self-Care Therapeutic Touch with Lynda Terra  

• 12pm - 1pm: Sound Bath with Denise Gowan  

• 1:30pm - 2:30pm: Laughter Yoga with Sharon Falconer 

 Classroom 311

• 9am - 3pm: The Man Van – Free Prostate Cancer Test by Prostate Cancer Centre 

Classroom 313

• 9am – 3pm: FREE Checking and Hearing Aids Cleaning by HearingLife Canada 

Woodshop

• 9am - 3pm: Pop-in and check out our woodshop!

Wise Owl Boutique

• 10am - 3pm: Selling affordable donated clothing and handmade crafts by seniors. 

Kerby Cafe Entertainment

• 12pm - 3pm: Kerby Sensations Band

Kerby Cafe Menu

Breakfast Menu: 9am - 10am

• $10 Breakfast : Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Hashbrowns, Toast

• Coffee, tea, water, pop & muffins are available for purchase

Lunch Menu: 10am - 2pm

• $12 Cheeseburger with Fries 

•  $9 Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad 

• $8 Grilled Cheese with Creamy Tomato Soup 

• Rita’s Baked Goods

• Coffee, tea, water, pop are available for purchase

*From 9am - 2pm the Canteen at the Gymnasium will be serving an assortment of Rita’s Fresh Baked Goods, Coffee, Tea, Water and Pop!