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Elder Friendly Communities

Older Adults are important members of our community.

We believe that aging does not diminish our worth but amplifies it. It should be a time for growth and self-discovery, not one of limitations. 

As we get older, the things we experience can impact our relationships. Our children grow up and move away, we retire, and sometimes we become physically unable to participate in activities we once enjoyed. We transition to our senior years without a clear vision of our purpose. 

Elder Friendly Communities celebrates and shares the wisdom that comes with aging by providing opportunities for older adults to actively participate in their communities, connect with others and build a sense of belonging. 

What can I expect?

Elder Friendly Communities supports older adults in nurturing their relationships with themselves and others through many unique in-person and virtual opportunities that focus on wellness activities, friendly conversation groups and groups that explore hobbies and interests like book clubs, arts and crafts, gardening, and cooking.  

Is this support for me?

Elder Friendly Communities is for older adults looking to connect with and learn about themselves and their community.  

Is there a cost?

There is no cost to participate.  

How do I access this programming?

Elder Friendly Communities programs are offered at Carya’s Bowmont and Village Commons locations, as well as community locations in Bowness, Montgomery, Ranchlands, and Varsity area (NW).

Please check our calendar for drop-in activities and registered structed parenting groups.  

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To connect with older adults in your community or for more information, contact our team at ElderFriendly@CaryaCalgary.ca.

Carya programs have positively helped us to get out and about and to mingle with other seniors in this community. Carya is important for us to stay active and involved during our twilight years.

-Carya Participant

Fall 2025 Calendar

To learn more information about a program, simply hover your cursor over it to view its description

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Monday
Commons Connect
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Oct 20, Nov 3 – 24, Dec 1 -15
Bowmont Commons
Drop-In
English Conversation Café
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
September 8 – December 8
Village Commons
Drop-in, No session on September 22, October 13 and November 10
Tuesday
Taking Charge: Your Finances, Your Future
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
October 7 – 28
Village Commons
Registration required
Seniors Sketch Club
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
September 9 – 23
Village Commons
Registration required
Taste and Try
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
September 9 – December 16
Scout and Guide Hall
Drop-in, No sessions on Sept 30, Oct 14, 28, Nov 11, 18, 25 and Dec 5
The Nose Knows (Scent and Memory)
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
October 7 – November 18
Village Commons
Registration required, No session on November 11
Seniors Storytelling
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
October 7 – 28
Village Commons
Registration required, No session on October 14
Gratitude Practice for Seniors
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
November 4 – 25
Village Commons
Registration required, No session on November 11
Light Within the Darkness
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
December 2 – 16
Village Commons
Registration required
Monthly Gathering
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
October 14, November 18, December 9
Scout and Guide Hall
Registration required
Wednesday
Canadian Women’s History Month: Inspiring Canadian Women
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
October 15
Village Commons
Registration required
Tales of Animals in War
10:00 am – 11: 30 am
November 5
Village Commons
Registration required
Creating Nature for Seniors
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
September 10 and 24
Village Commons
Drop-in, No session on September 17
Armchair Traveler
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
October 8 – 28
Village Commons
Drop-in, No session on October 14
Seniors Music Series
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
November 5 – 26
Village Commons
Drop-in, No session on November 19
Senior Cardmaking
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
December 3 and 17
Village Commons
Drop-in, No session on December 10
Taking Charge: Your Finances, Your Future
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
September 3 – September 24
Bowmont Commons
Registration required
The Nose Knows (Scent and Memory)
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
October 8 – November 12
Bowmont Commons
Registration Required
Chow and Chatter
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
September 18, November 19, December 10
Village Commons
Registration required
Thursday
Let’s Move
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
MCA
Drop-in, No Session on October 30
Weekly Wander
10:00 am – 11:00 am
September 4 – October 23
Village Commons
Drop-in
Embodied Joy Yoga
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
October 2 – November 27
Village Commons
Registration required, no class on October 23
Friday
Zumba Gold
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Village Commons
Drop-in, No session on October 10
Chair Yoga
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Village Commons
Drop-in, No sessions on September 12, October 10, and November 21
Chow and Chatter (Special Event)
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
October 10
Village Commons
Registration required
Weekly Wander/Walk
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Starts October 17
Bowmont Commons
Drop-in, No walk on October 31 and November 21
Special Event: Holiday Hoopla
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
November 21
Village Commons
Drop-in
Locations
Bowmont Commons

5000 Bowness Rd NW

Montgomery Community Association (MCA)

5003 16 Ave NW

Scout and Guide Hall

8551 Bowness Road NW

Village Commons

610 8 Avenue SE