Did you know…
- WE Seniors is a Canadian charity that exists for one reason: to help older adults stay healthy, connected, and independent?
- If you choose to support WE Seniors, donations of $20.00 or more come with an official tax receipt?
Every contribution, big or small, helps keep our programs, services, and social supports strong for the seniors and their families who count on them.
Registered Charity Number: 10728 3178 RR0001
Why Your Donation Matters
Everyone deserves an oppportunity to feel connected, supported, and part of something meaningful. This is especially true for older adults who are more at risk to become socially isolated as they age. For many people, WE Seniors isn’t just a place to take a class. It’s where they meet new friends, connect with others, find purpose through volunteering, and have a sense of belonging.
Your support keeps WE Seniors thriving. Every contribution helps fuel the programs and services that make our centre a lively, welcoming hub for older adults
HOW WE SUPPORT OLDER ADULTS & THEIR FAMILIES:
Health & Wellness Programs
Our programs truly stand out. With more than 100 registered programs and drop‑in activities available, there’s something for every interest and ability:
- Our instructors have been with us for many years and bring extensive experience working with older adults.
- Many of our fitness leaders are specially trained to support participants who are steady on their feet, those who prefer to keep a chair nearby for balance, and those who need or choose to participate entirely from a seated position.
Social programs and events
Connection matters at every age. That’s why we offer many opportunities for seniors to meet others and build meaningful relationships. Throughout the year, we host a wide range of social events:
- bingos, crib and scrabble tournaments,
- our annual Older, Bolder, Better Tradeshow & Symposium celebrating Alberta Seniors Week,
- spring teas and our festive holiday celebration dinners, which have become a cherished tradition for many of our members,
- and more!
Seniors have the opportunity to not only attend these events but also volunteer and make connections with fellow volunteers our team and the attendees.
Educational Opportunities
Learning something new never grows old and we know many older adults love to learn. Our organization offers a variety of programs that suppors life long learning:
- Our weekly educational Active Aging Series is where we bring in 3 or 4 guest speakers to educate us on a specific topic.
- We partner with organizations like Primary Care Alberta and Alberta Health Services to host workshops that give seniors practical, easy to implement tips on living their best lives.
These presentations are open to the public and give older adults and their families practical information that helps them make good decisions about their health, housing, money, and daily life. These sessions are part of our commitment to supporting older adults with trustworthy, local information that makes life a little easier.
Outreach & Support Services
Did you know the number one reason older adults become isolated is they are not aware of the programs and services available to them?
Outreach is another way for our organization to be there to assist older adults as they age and their needs change. Some of the ways we do this is through:
- friendly check‑ins,
- offering assitance with things like form completion, system naviation and
- referring clients to our Registered Social Worker for more complex situations.
Ways to Give
- Onetime donations
- Monthly giving to provide steady, reliable support
- Tribute gifts in honour or memory of someone special
- Legacy giving through wills or estate planning
- Corporate or community group contributions
Every contribution makes a meaningful difference.
Bottle & Recycleable Donations
Looking for an easy way to support our centre? Our centre is now a registered nonprofit organization with Skip The Depot! Click on the link below and book a time for Skip The Depot to pick up your recyclables. All monies from your recyclables will be donated to our centre!
1. Visit the Skip The Depot website page to sign up
- Select the Customer Sign Up (Blue Button)
- The system will give you a list of other nonprofit organizations that are also looking for donations – click on NO THANKS to bypass this page and arrange your pick up
- CLICK HERE to visit their website
2. Click on RESIDENTIAL PICKUP
- Select this if you want a pickup from your house
- A driver will arrive between 8 AM and 5 PM on the day you select.
- You will be able to see an estimated time of arrival in the app on the morning of your pickup.
- If you can’t wait around, hide your bags outside and tell the driver where to look in the directions.
3. That’s it! Now You Can Donate To Our Centre!
- Skip The Depot will then count your bags and credit your account within 48 hours after pickup.
- They will even show you what they counted!
- You can then cash out via Interac e-Transfer or donate your refunds to our centre!
Charity# 10728 3178 RR0001