Our Front Desk & Reception Area:


When people visit us for the first time, they can’t believe their eyes. Our centre, all 22,600 sq. feet simply defies their expectations.

The inside is bright, clean, and modern looking and is incredibly welcoming – our front desk volunteers are there to greet guests and make them feel right at home.  Our staff members are often walking throughout the centre, ready to help or answer any questions that our members and guest may have!

Members also enjoy free Wi-Fi!

Our Community Café:

   

Our cafe is open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Meet up with friends for coffee or tea or come by during our lunch hours (11:30 to 1:00 p.m.) and see what is on the menu!  All of our lunch meals are freshly made each day by Chef Stu and his team.

Our Gymnasium:

Our gym plays hosts to a variety of drop-in sports and classes – including badminton, pickle ball, dance and exercise classes. We also host special events throughout the year such as dances, multi-cultural events, Remembrance Day, and more!

Our Fitness and Weight Room:

    fitness room at westend seniors activity centre

Our fitness room features a wide selection of cardio equipment, circuit training stations and weights. We have volunteers on-site to provide introductory fitness orientation.  Also, members also have an opportunity to work with students from the University of Alberta to receive free 1-on-1 personal training sessions so make sure to sign up for our e-newsletter to watch for details!

Our Workshop:

One of the highlights of our centre….Our truly impressive workshop is equipped with all the professional woodworking and woodcarving tools you need to complete your next project.

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Our Other Spaces:

We have several rooms where we host our classes and activities.

  • Named for our founding president, the Harry Farmer Room is a rehearsal space for our three musical bands, a choir and several dance groups.  We also hold a number of our dance and chair fitness classes here!
  • Our boardroom is used for meetings, our Toonie Talk presentations, computer training and workshops.
  • Our meeting room holds our very popular yoga, tai chi, and meditation classes as well as carpet bowling and other activities!

Our Library

Our library features books, dvds, large print books, puzzles…all available for borrowing!  Have time in between classes?  Pop into the library where you can rest in some comfy chairs or help other members complete a puzzle that is laid out for everyone to work on!

Games Room:

Our games room is always bustling.  We have a number of drop-in activities throughout the weeek!  Come join other members for  a game of cards, scrabble, beginnger and advanced bridge and more!   Whether you are new to billiards or have played for years, you are always welcome to join the members who drop by each week for a fun game!

Arts Room:

From painting and drawing to knitting – explore your creative side through one of our many art classes or drop-in activities like our Paper Quilling!

Crafts Room:

Let your crafty side shine through.  Enjoy ceramics?  We even have our own kiln here at the centre!

Tennis Courts:

We have two outdoor tennis courts with a spectacular view of the lake.

Outdoor Patio:

When the weather is nice, step onto the patio to enjoy the sun and experience an amazing view of the lake, or get close to the water and stroll the gentle walking trail.  Or join us for one of our many summer barbeques.

Walkout Lower Level:

With a deck overlooking the pond, this large space offers specialized adult day programs for seniors needing extra support.