During the first full week of June, Albertans can show appreciation for Alberta’s seniors and all that they contribute to Alberta. Seniors’ Week has been recognized since 1986 to celebrate and recognize the contributions seniors make to enhance the quality of life in Alberta. Seniors’ Week was inspired by the vision of the late Alice Modin. 38 years ago, Alice Modin began a campaign to start a seniors’ day in Strathcona County that helped pave the way for this annual event. Seniors Week 2024 is June 3rd through 9th and the overall theme for this year is Aging is More and is focused on exciting all Albertans about aging. At the Golden Circle we are excited to go on a journey of sorts with you as we embark on a world tour with having theme days throughout the week showcasing different parts of the world. It is going to be a week packed full of food, entertainment, and celebration here at the Golden Circle located at 4620 47A Avenue in Red Deer! Monday, June 3rd is kick off day with a North American theme. Join us starting at 11:00am where Mayor Ken Johnston will be reading an official City of Red Deer proclamation to kick us off, and we will have Elder Lloyd joining us to share a blessing for the week. Join us for a BBQ lunch from 11:30am to 1:00pm and enjoy the vintage cars on display in the parking lot from 10:00am to 1:00pm as well. Tuesday, June 4th is our Seniors Information Fair and Pancake Breakfast! We will be focusing on a European theme this day. Come down to the Golden Circle and visit more than 20 different organization’s booths while enjoying a pancake breakfast from 8:30am to 12:00pm. Wednesday, June 5th is – Australia and New Zealand themed. We’ll be having meat pies and pavlova for lunch from 11:30am to 1:00pm. At 1:00pm we will be doing an intergenerational “Walk the Talk” event with Grade 5 students. This fun and exciting event is promoting intergenerational connections and to foster better mental health and wellness in our community. You do not need to be a walking senior to participate, and all are welcome to join! The vintage cars will be on display in the parking lot again from 10:00am to 1:00pm as well. Thursday, June 6th we are taking this show on the road! We are chartering a bus to take some of you fine folks to the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton! Tickets will go fast for this one so please make sure to call the Golden Circle at 403-343-6074 to see if there are any more seats available. Friday, June 7th is our Asian-themed Wrap up Dinner with entertainment. Doors will open at 5:00pm and we will be enjoying an Asian themed meal cooked up by our very talented kitchen team. Be sure to call the Golden Circle at 403-343-6074 to see if there are any more seats available!

You really do not want to miss out on this incredible week of Celebrating Seniors! While membership is optional and never a requirement to participate in our programs and activities, there are a ton of benefits to becoming a member. From supporting the important work our non-profit does in Red Deer and surrounding area, to getting our information-packed weekly newsletter, members receive discounted rates on in-house dining, event tickets and fitness programs as well! Golden Circle membership is only $25.00/year for an individual, or $45.00/year for a couple. Call us at 403-343-6074, visit our website www.goldencircle.ca or stop by 4620 47A Avenue in Red Deer to find out more. Thank you, from all of us at the Golden Circle, to all of you seniors in our community. You are our walking history, our knowledge keepers and we appreciate you so much. Everything we do is for you, and it is an absolute privilege to be able to serve and to celebrate you!

Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown. In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through 85 of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and lays out an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances. Available to borrow from Red Deer Public Library at rdpl.org.

Participaction Community Challenge (June 1-30 – info at rdpl.org/wellness)
Downtown Walk & Talk (Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m.)
Collicutt Walk & Talk (Thursday mornings)
First Thursday Concert Series (first Thursday of each month)
Travel Memories (first Wednesday of each month)
Bring, Brag, Break with the Alberta Genealogical Society (second Saturday of each month)
Book Clubs (various dates/times)
Red Deer Cancer Connect (June 4 & 18)
Readers’ Theatre (June 20)
Sip n’ Stitch (June 20)
Crib, Cards, Coffee and Conversation (June 16)
For full details, visit rdpl.org/events

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