Ivy*, a client of The Way In Network, inspired a movement of kindness and proved that age would never hold her back! carya is very proud to assist a client-led initiative to raise donations for Ukrainian refugees. Ivy says she’s deeply connected to the trauma and fear experienced by those fleeing and suffering in Ukraine. Her empathy stems from personal experience with international conflict and a desire to… Read more »
carya‘s Elder Friendly Communities works in, for and with seniors in community – celebrating and sharing the wisdom and experience that comes with age so that seniors are known and valued. Elder Friendly Communities reaches older adults in Bowness, Montgomery, Ranchlands, Varsity and Acadia with opportunities to connect, share and learn together, offering space to nurture relationships with themselves and others. To celebrate Seniors’ Week 2022,… Read more »
In 2018, carya’s Elder Friendly Communities embarked on a project to connect seniors, address food insecurity, and create a network of inspired and invested gardeners … because we’re better together. Located in the Northwest community of Highland Park, JE Harris House is a subsidized senior’s living complex that is home to 100 older Calgarians. Partnering with Calgary Heritage Housing and Chirp Foods, carya invested in developing a community garden at the residence that would… Read more »
Twenty-one months into this global pandemic and we continue to see evidence of something we’ve known at carya for 111 years … we’re better together. For many people, opportunities for social connection through carya have been a lifeline. Like Lucy, who we met last year while she was living alone in the community. She was experiencing sudden isolation due to the pandemic. Her relationships were limited… Read more »
In celebration of International Day of Older Persons on October 1, carya is proud to share a new resource from the Calgary Missing Older Adult Resource Network. With 15 older adults being reported missing each month in Calgary, this Resource Guide will help at-risk individuals and their families prevent and prepare. The guide represents a coordinated community response to the increasing number of missing older adults,… Read more »
With the Fall season soon upon us, carya is switching back into high gear with a slate of new and returning groups, workshops and series. Keep an eye on this space, and our events calendar, for updates. Registration information is included at each link. for families Time to Grow: Shift Happens! This 7-week free workshops series will connect adults in and around the East Village… Read more »
With summer finally taking hold, we’d like to welcome our second Artist In Residence at our new Village Commons community hub. Introducing … Karen Scarlett! Karen Scarlett began practicing and exploring visual art when she was a young girl, growing up on a fourth-generation dairy farm west of Innisfail, Alberta. Her Grandma encouraged her to try everything, her dad sparked Karen’s love of power tools and… Read more »
Seniors’ Week June 7 – 13 Seniors’ Week has been celebrated since 1986 to celebrate and recognize seniors across Alberta. Seniors’ Week is a great opportunity to honour and recognize all that seniors have contributed to making our families, communities and our province stronger. Seniors are a vital part of our communities. As parents and grandparents, mentors and friends, employees and employers, they make a difference… Read more »
As a parent ages, it can be difficult for their adult children to see the changes and acknowledge the growing needs their parent may have. Parents are often the backbone of the family unit and it can be unexpected to find yourself suddenly caring for them. It’s a role reversal many are not prepared for. Adult children may find themselves more involved in the day to… Read more »