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 – THE FOUNDER OF WIDOW TO WIDOW
March & April Update
This update contains several more announcements for the rest of March and into April. I know you’ll find something here to enjoy!
WIDOW TO WIDOW
Friday, April 3, 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.
WESTEND SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTER
Call the front desk at 780 483 1209 or visit the front desk for more information about programs that will interest you.
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 Westend Seniors Activity Center, 9629 176 Street. No need to RSVP – just come and join the group for great conversation, a few laughs, and the support we can give to each other.
Thursdays, April 9 and April 16, The Gathering Place, Community Cafe – WSAC will be hosting a two-part series on Seniors Residences in Edmonton and surrounding areas. There will be a number of presenters providing information on various options, and there will be a number of 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. Plan to 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, we’ll check in with the Center for a possible alternate gathering place if you should choose not to attend the event but wish to gather for a visit.
Friday, April 24, 7:00 pm – A Night at the Movies, presented by the WSAC Choir. Cost $16 includes light refreshments to follow, Tickets on sale until April 17
Saturday, March 28, 10 am to 3 pm, Spring Forward Artisan Market, free admission, 45 talented vendors, one incredible market.
WSAC Golf Program Registration Open. Starting May 1st 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 – 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.
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.
In His service,