GENEALOGY DROP IN CLASS
- Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month
- July and August – summer break
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- WE Seniors Edmonton Boardroom
- $3.00 drop-in fee
- New members are always welcome!
- Guests are welcome to join for a one-time visit.
Paul Rose is a dedicated historian and registered genealogist, has passionately pursued genealogy since his teens, tracing his ancestry back to 1100.
Paul would love to discuss some points of interest with you at pr*******@***il.com
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT OUR PROGRAM TEAM
- Phone: 780-483-1209 Ext. 228
- Email: pr******@*******rs.ca
- Visit our front desk
GENEALOGY DROP-IN UPCOMING TOPICS
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | WE Seniors Boardroom
Topic: What Historical Newspapers Can Tell Us About Our Ancestors
Presenter: Jean-Yves Vanier-Verbeek
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | WE Seniors Boardroom
Topic: Catalogues Find-A-Grave
Presenter: Alison Glass
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | WE Seniors Boardroom
We are planning this meeting as an open session and welcome everyone’s input and contributions. One component of the meeting will be “Christmas Cultures and Traditions from our Ancestral Origins” and Paul welcomes members to introduce traditions their ancestors may have celebrated at Christmas time – foods, dress, activities etc. Also Paul welcomes members to share with the group any genealogy creations they have made as a result of their interest in genealogy. This could be posters, pictures, books, scrapbooks, stories, etc. that they can share.
DID YOU KNOW….
- Each month we pull together resources meant to help you on your Genealogy journey! Visit our resources page where you will find the information below
- Make sure to check the resource page often as we will continue to update it!
MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETINGS
Did you miss a meeting and want to see what you missed? We have put together a list of past topics and resources from our Genealogy Drop-In sessions!
GENEALOGY MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
CITY OF EDMONTON ARCHIVES
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, we hosted our Active Aging Series: Genealogy & Historic Edmonton. Click on the button below to see the resources available from the City of Edmonton Archives
EDMONTON PUBLIC LIBRARY RESOURCES
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, we hosted our Active Aging Series: Genealogy & Historic Edmonton. Click on the button below to see the resources available from the Edmonton Public Library
GENEALOGY SOFTWARE OPTIONS
Curious about how to store your research? We have put together a list of softward options to help you organize and preserve your family history digitally.
HELPFUL GENEALOGY WEBSITES
Explore a list of websites our group has used or referenced in past meetings. A great starting point for your family history research!