You’re Invited to The Gathering Place
A compassionate community for widows of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds
Losing a husband changes life in profound ways—but you don’t have to walk this journey alone. The Gathering Place is a welcoming space where widows can come together to share encouragement, friendship, hope, and compassion.
Whether your loss is recent or years past, you’ll find understanding hearts and meaningful connections here. Together, we’ll support one another, form new friendships, and take steps forward with strength and grace.
Just come and join the group for great conversation, a few laughs, and the support we can give to each other.
MONTHLY GATHERING
- 3rd Thursday of the month
- 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Community Cafe, We Seniors Edmonton – 9629 176 Street NW, Edmonton
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions, please call 780-483-1209 or email in**@*******rs.ca
MESSAGE FROM ELAINE ALTON – Leader of the West Edmonton chapter of Widow to Widow
Hi, friends. Just checking in with you to let you know about some upcoming events that might interest you.
Widow to Widow
Friday, August 7, 11:30 am. We’ll meet at Pat and Mike’s Restaurant, 17732 – 102 Avenue, for breakfast/lunch/brunch. Please let me know if you’d like to attend so that I can ask Ken and Hannah to set up seats for all of us. Phone me at 780 487 9034; email me at al******@***us.net, or simply reply to this email (but please don’t “reply all”).
WE Seniors (Westend Seniors Activity Center)
Center Contact Information:
- Visit our front desk at 9629 176 Street or call 780 483 1209
- Register at MyActiveCenter.com
Saturday, August 15, join the WE Seniors group as the Edmonton Elks take on the Toronto Argonauts. Your ticket will include round-trip transportation from the Center to Commonwealth Stadium, a seat at the game, and an exclusive “Touch the Turf” Experience, an opportunity to step right on the field after the game!
Cost: Senior/Adult $45.00; Child under 17, $30. Ticket deadline is Friday, July 31. Everyone is welcome!
Here’s the schedule:
- 11:30 a.m. – Bus leaves our centre
- 2:00 p.m. – Kick-off
- 7:00 p.m. – Bus returns to our centre
Contact Barbara Jaffray at the Center for more information.
Thursday, August 13, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. | $6.00 | WE Seniors Community Café – Join us for a fun afternoon in the Café where, for $6 per person, you can create your own delicious ice cream sundae with a variety of tasty toppings. Enjoy some fun games, great company, and a chance to win prizes. Secure your spot by Friday, August 8!
Thursday, August 20, 1:30 to 3:30 pm; Join our widows’ group at The Gathering Place (the Community Café) for an encouraging time of conversation, shared experience, and support as we travel through our widowhood together.
Friday, September 4, 10 am to 4 pm. Celebrate the end of summer with a visit to the Stony Plain and Parkland Museum in Stony Plain. Wonderful opportunity to step back in time. Golf carts are available for those who may need assistance. $50 includes transportation and admission to the museum.
Tuesdays, October 13, 20, and 27 – 1 to 3:30 pm; Active Aging, Minding Stress, a three-part series. Stress is a natural part of life, but how we respond to it makes all the difference. Join us for Minding Stress, an engaging and practical three-part series designed to help you understand, manage, and reduce stress through awareness, tools, mindfulness, self-care, and self-management.
That’s all for this time! Hoping to see you soon!!
In His service,
Elaine
When the people lead, the leaders will follow. Dwight D. Eisenhower