Are You a Widow? Do You Have a Friend Who Is?
The loneliness and vulnerability experienced by women who lose their husbands to death is enormous. Widows often believe they are the only one experiencing this loss.
A local group, Widow to Widow, exists to create community, connection and companionship for widows. Our groups bring these widows together, to share life, to make friends and to move forward together.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
The monthly W2W gatherings provide some light-hearted fun, some food, and some learning as each of us looks to move forward and create a new life without our husband. Women can also complete a Grief Support program through W2W.
We invite all widows to drop in to one of our gatherings and check us out.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the group leader: Elaine Alton
- Email: alton034@telus.net, or
- Telephone: 780 487 9034
COME JOIN US!
- We meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month
- 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
- Cafe, Westend Seniors Activity Centre (9629 176 Street NW Edmonton)
NEXT MEETING
- Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Come gather at WSAC in the cafe for a time of getting acquainted, visiting, learning, and conversation.
UPCOMING NEWS AND ACTIVITIES
Here’s a little summary of a number of events coming up in the next few weeks.
Save the Date – June 13 to 15, 2025
This year’s retreat is a celebration of the 15th anniversary of Widow to Widow. And this year, it’s being held in Edmonton. If you’d like information about this event, keep an eye on these event updates . . . details will be coming soon. I went to the 2024 retreat in Cochrane – what a gift!! MORE than worth the drive!
Friday, February 7, 11:30 am
Our monthly gathering at Pat and Mike’s Restaurant, 17732 – 102 Avenue. Please RSVP to let me know you’re planning to join the group so that I can ensure there’s a seat ready for you. Contact me at 780 487 9034 or by email alton034@telus.net
Thursday, February 13, 11:30 am
Prompted by a few requests, let’s gather at Jumbo (10451 – 170 Street) for dim sum. We’ll order our lunch from the steam carts that bring a multitude of selections right to our table, and we’ll share whatever we order. Afterward, we’ll split the bill equally among us. If you’d like to join, please contact me at 780 487 9034 or by email alton034@telus.net
Thursday, February 20, 1:30 pm
Our monthly gathering at WSAC Café, 9629 – 176 Street! Join us in a safe space for socializing, conversation, encouragement, friendship, and support. No need to RSVP this time. Just come and relax with your friends!
Programs At The Westend Seniors Activity Center (WSAC)
- Westend Seniors Activity Centre – 9629 – 176 Street NW, Edmonton
- For all of the activities listed below, register by
- calling the front desk at 780 483 1209,
- sending an email to charis@weseniors.ca, or
- if you are a WSAC member you can register online at MyActiveCentre.
Who We Are
Our organization began in 2010 in Sherwood Park and now our eight communities bring over 200 widows together each month. Four of these groups meet in Edmonton – in the west end, central Edmonton and Ellerslie Road. Some groups meet in the evening; others meet at daytime and weekend times.
While Widow to Widow (W2W) is a Christian organization, Widow to Widow is a ministry of Connecting Streams, our communities offer support for widows of all ages, cultures, faiths, and backgrounds. The five foundational pillars that guide our groups are that we create spaces that are safe, social, supportive, spiritual, and places of service.
