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Upcoming events
MUSIC APPRECIATION LECTURES: HISTORY OF THE CHRISTMAS CAROL
Ever wonder where Christmas carols came from? Come and learn about the history behind some holiday favourites at this active listening course. You can also learn about some obscure, old carols from the Oxford Books of Carols.
When: Friday, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre, 11113 113 St.
Info: Tickets cost $12. Register at the association’s front desk or online. Call 780-496-7369 or visit centrallions.org for more information.
BUTTERDOME HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE
As the holidays draw near, the Butterdome Holiday Craft Sale is a great place to find handmade gifts for the pickiest members of your family (or yourself). This year, more than 280 makers from across Canada will show off their wares and tell their stories.
When: Thursday, Nov. 28 - Sunday, Dec. 1. Weekdays, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: University of Alberta Butterdome, 87 Ave. and 114 St.
Info: General admission costs $7; free for anyone under 17. Tickets available online or at the door, though the door can only accept cash. Crafts, paintings, etc. all vary in price. For more information, visit signatures.ca/butterdome.
TIPI TEACHINGS
Learn from elders at this event, where you will participate in a tipi raising, and learn about Indigenous cultures. The event is put on by the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society and Sherbrooke Community League.
When: Sunday, Dec. 1, 1 - 4 p.m.
Where: Sherbrooke Community League, 13008 122 Ave.
Info: This is a free event.
Contact rayna.gopaul@efcl.org for more information. RSVP not required. The event features tea, coffee and light refreshments.
DEEP RELAXATION WITH TUNE UP BALLS
Get active and stay healthy at this informative and relaxing class, designed for people 55 years or older. The course will take you through the basic use of tune up balls and some easy yoga moves to help ease tense muscles and improve circulation.
When: Tuesdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, 10 - 11 a.m.
Where: Westend Seniors Activity Centre, 9629 176 St.
Info: Membership required. It costs $30 for a year, and memberships must be purchased in person at the centre. Attendees must have the ability to get up and down from the floor and bring their own yoga mat. For more information, visit weseniors.ca or call 780483-1209. Get active and stay healthy at this informative and relaxing class, designed for people 55 years or older. The course will take you through the basic use of tune up balls and some easy yoga moves to help ease tense muscles and improve circulation.
When: Tuesdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, 10 - 11 a.m.
Where: Westend Seniors Activity Centre, 9629 176 St.
Info: Membership required. It costs $30 for a year, and memberships must be purchased in person at the centre. Attendees must have the ability to get up and down from the floor and bring their own yoga mat. For more information, visit weseniors.ca or call 780483-1209.
CHRISTMAS IN THE
COUNTRY
Hop on the bus and take a tour around Strathcona County. The will take attendees to Strathcona County, where a county bus will take them around and stop at five different places in the rural region. There, attendees can get off and enjoy various Christmas markets and musical events.
When: Saturday, Dec. 7, depart from Sage at 10 a.m., return to Sage around 4 p.m.
Where: Bus picks people up and drops them off at Sage Seniors Association, 15 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Info: Tickets cost $25. Registration needs to be done by Friday, Nov. 29 as there are only 20 spots available. There are indoor and outdoor segments to the trip so make sure to bring warm clothing. Also, be sure to bring money for food and shopping at the different stops (ticket price does not include meals). To register, call 780-423-5510 ext 301. To learn more about Sage, visit mysage.ca.
LUNCH AND A PROGRAM
Who doesn’t love turkey? This fun event features a festive meal of turkey and the trimmings, set to a holiday choral performance. Presented by the Petrolia Seniors Group, it’s a great way to spend time with old friends and make some new ones in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
When: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Greenfield Community Hall, 3803 114 St.
Info: Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased at the door. Call Nick at 780-4351045 or Betty at 780-4340711 for more information about Petrolia Seniors, or visit aspengardens.ca/ programs/petrolia-seniors/
CHRISTMAS DINNER
It’s time to celebrate this holiday season. Join your friends and loved ones for a traditional turkey dinner. Put on by the North West Edmonton Seniors Society, the event includes all the fixings of a holiday dinner and some entertainment put on by the group’s Drama Club and Calder Cuties.
When: Friday, Dec. 13. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner is at 5 p.m.
Where: North West Edmonton Seniors Society, 12963 120 St.
Info: Tickets cost $20 per person and must be purchased by Dec. 6 at the centre itself; cash only. For more information, visit nwess.ca or call 780-4511925.