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
Hello, friends, Happy Spring!
Here’s an update of some events that might interest you.
WIDOW TO WIDOW
Tuesday, April 21, 11:30 am – Join me for lunch at Tony Roma’s, 17115 100 Avenue. The area around the restaurant is under construction, so there’s no access off 100 Avenue. Instead, plan to approach from the north and turn right into the shopping area. Please let me know if you’re able to join the group so that I can make a reservation to accommodate all of us. My phone number is 780 487 9034; my email address is al******@***us.net; or you may simply reply to this message (but please, don’t “reply all).
Friday, May 1, 11:30 am – Our regular first-Friday lunch at Pat and Mike’s, 17732 – 102 Avenue. As usual, please let me know if you’re able to join the group so that I can ask Ken and Hannah to set a place for each of us. My phone number is 780 487 9034; my email address is al******@***us.net; or you may simply reply to this message (but please, don’t “reply all).
WE SENIORS EDMONTON
Be sure to check the calendar of events at We Seniors for a more complete list of upcoming events. Call the front desk at 780 483 1209, visit the front desk (9629 176 Street), or see the WeSeniors.ca website for complete and detailed information about programs that will interest you. NOTE: Extended hours for the center are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 16 (See Note Below), 1:30 pm – The Gathering Place. This is our usual third-Thursday gathering, especially for widows, in the WSAC Community Café at the We Seniors center, 9629 176 Street. No need to RSVP. Come and join the group for great conversation, a few laughs, and the support we can give to each other.
Thursday, April 16, The Gathering Place, Community Cafe – As part of their Active Aging events, We Seniors will be hosting an information session on Seniors Residences in Edmonton and surrounding areas. There will be a number of presenters providing information on various options, as well as opportunities to tour the facilities. I’d strongly recommend that you consider attending these two events so we have the information we need about our choices for our next home. Keep in mind that the Center staff have asked us to register for this event. There will be a charge of $3 to attend.
Check in at the Center for more up-to-date information about their drop-in programs and for the Active Aging series. There’s always something interesting coming up!
NOTE: Gathering Place Friends – Since our usual gathering time and space will be occupied by this event, if you choose not to attend the information session about Seniors Residences, we’ll gather for a visit in the Board Room.
Friday, April 24, 7:00 pm – A Night at the Movies, presented by the WSAC Choir. Cost: $16 includes light refreshments following the performance.
We Seniors Golf Program Registration Open. Starting May 1 to September 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Deer Meadows Golf Course, (53303A AB-44, Spruce Grove, AB). All skill levels welcome. Check in at the front desk or call the center at 780 483 1209 for more information or to register.
Wednesday May 20, 6:30 to 10 pm –Jubilations Dinner Theatre, West Edmonton Mall (Entrance 31). Get ready to enjoy a night of music: Let It Be Beatles. Register at the front desk at WSAC by April 20. Cost: $87.50, which includes the dinner of your choice: beef, chicken, or vegetarian. Get ready for a night of incredible music and great company.
Wednesday May 20, 6:30 to 10 pm – Meet at Jubilations Dinner Theatre, West Edmonton Mall (Entrance 31). Get ready to enjoy a night of music: Let It Be Beatles. Register at the front desk at WSAC by April 20. Cost: $87.50, which includes the dinner of your choice: beef, chicken, or vegetarian. Get ready for a night of incredible music and great company.
In His Service,