History
of the St. Albert Senior
Citizens' Club
The beginnings of the St. Albert Senior Citizens' Club go back as far as 1973, in response to a need for a permanent location with easy access and storage space for senior socializing. A recommendation to the Alberta-RCMP Century Project Committee in 1974 by the Women's Institute of St. Albert, to provide a recreation centre for seniors of the area was submitted and approved.
A building, originally the Teen Centre and in dire need of repairs and maintenance, was moved and renovated in part, with the $20,000.00 grant they received. The rest was supplied by various service clubs and organizations around town, who offered financial assistance, manpower or both. The Town of St. Albert provided the facility at a nominal fee.
In August 1975, the St. Albert Senior Citizens' Club was incorporated and today, provides seniors with a place to socialize and stay active by participating in the recreational programs and other activities offered or by volunteering. The finances and day-to-day operations of the Club are controlled by an elected board. Member-run committees develop and organize projects and activities for the Club.
The St. Albert Senior Citizens' Club auditorium roof collapsed in the evening hours on February 2, 1999. No one was injured, but classes and activities were cancelled for several months until the roof was repaired.
Philosophy
The St. Albert Senior Citizens' Club is a gathering place for seniors in our community to ensure they enjoy the best third of their lives.
Anyone aged 50 or over may join. The spouse of a member may join regardless of his/her age. The annual membership fee is $42.50.
Your membership entitles you to:
a St. Albert Senior Citizens' Club ID card
Newsletters
Access to current literature and resource numbers
Discounts on classes
Participate in and vote on Association policies
Volunteer opportunities
Participate in Club activities
Non members pay a fee of $2 for general activities and $5 for fitness classes. Make retirement the best third of your life. Join the Seniors' Club today!
Two complimentary Pot Luck tickets will be given to all new St. Albert Senior Citizens' Club members. These tickets will be good for any Friday Pot Luck.
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Members of the 2007 - 2008
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President Shirley Samuel |
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Past
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Staff at the Club
Leslie MacEachern, Executive Director
Hilary Lynkowski, Office Adminisirator
Robyn Carey, Financial Administrator
Ruth Cripps, Program Coordinator
Adult Day / Social Lunch Programs
Sharline Ray, Assistant
Contractors
Hec & Abe Cleaners, Janitors
Board of Directors and all other positions are on a volunteer basis.
Executive Director is responsible to the President & Vice President.
All other paid staff are directly responsible to the Executive Director.
We Need You!
Get involved with your Club... Share your skills, knowledge and time. We need you to run for the Board. Please think about how you could make an impact on your Club and how our members could benefit from your input. More details from any of the present Board Members.
The Seniors’ Club was nominated and received The Volunteer Friendly Business Award recognizing our contributions from the Community Information and Volunteer Centre.
In 2006, the St. Albert Senior Citizens' Club had 370 people give 19,890 hours of their time and from January to July of this year, 292 volunteers have contributed over 10,864 hrs.
Volunteers are an essential part of the Club. Most of the activities are run by members who volunteer their time. Volunteering is an enjoyable way to develop new skills, keep informed, meet new friends and support the Club. Would you like to become a volunteer? Check out the list below and if you are interested in one of these or any other opportunity, please fill in a Volunteer Application located on the Board outside the Executive Director's office. You may also call the Club at 459-0433.
Shelley Brown - Kitchen Cook
Registered Nurse - for the Blood Pressure Clinic.
Kitchen Assistant - we are looking for an individual to assist our cook in preparing food and clean-up Monday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and Tuesday noon - 2:00 pm
Valuable Transporter - we require volunteer bus drivers with a Class 4 license to drive senior citizens in St. Albert to and from the Club for programs and services for a half day once a week.
Phoning Committee - don't have a lot of time? How about calling fellow Club members, every few months to bring them up to date on upcoming events and activities. Do the calling from the comfort of your home, on your own schedule. If interested, let Kristie know.
Bingo volunteers - income to operate the programs at our Club rely on the funding from working at BINGOS. This activity takes place twice a month at the Campbell Park Bingo Hall from 11 am - 4 pm. A great way to get your 'walking' exercise! A non-smoking area is available to work.
Pot Luck Suppers - we are looking for individuals that enjoy being part of a team. Help prepare tables for Pot Luck Suppers, assist in the kitchen with dishes and clean up of auditorium. This is a once a month commitment and a lot of fun.
Fundraising Committee - Individuals to be part of a team, providing creativity for fundraising ideas, events and Grant Research to raise money for the St. Albert Senior Citizens' Club.
We would love to hear from you. If you have any ideas or suggestions for new activities, share them with us today.
Volunteers are the heartbeat of our Club. The St. Albert Senior Citizens' Club would like to honour Marion Sim for January , John Barton for February and Jean Chrapko for March 2007. Each month, a winner is drawn from all the entries and will receive a free t-shirt.
A Special Thank You
The St. Albert Senior Citizens' Club would like to thank the following organizations :
Telus Community Investment - Volunteer Involvement Fund - $400.00
United Way of Alberta - $5,000
Fraternal Order of Eagles - $300
RBC Financial Group - $2,500
Community Initiatives Program - $40,500 (Bus)
Community Initiatives Program - $50,000 (Social Lunch / ADP)
Robert Tegler Trust - $15,000 (Social Lunch)
Club Funding
St. Albert Senior Citizens' Club is a non-profit organization that receives revenues from the following sources:
donations from the general public, the corporate sector and Community Service Clubs
Special Events, such as the annual Bazaar and Silent Auction
coupon books
various granting groups such as:
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Kal Tire
- River Ridge Seniors Community
- The City of St. Albert
- United Way of the Alberta Capital Region
- Robert Tegler Trust
- Family & Community Support Services (F.C.S.S.)
- Community Initiatives Program
- and Community Facility Enhancement Program.
New Horizons Grant
The St. Albert Senior Citizens’ Club is the proud recipient of a $25,000 New Horizons Grant for 2008.
This grant will enable us to facilitate resources and
programming that promote seniors involvement in
the community.
The St. Albert Senior Citizens’ Club will coordinate a
Seniors Link Project that includes three main
components:
1. Intergenerational Buddy System – to enhance relationships with seniors and youth.
2. Help Link Seniors with services and resources they require – improve the lives of seniors by connecting them with the information services and support they need to live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives.
3. Identifying Community partners to help identify seniors at risk in the community and increase awareness in the community of seniors at risk and how to report incidents.
An advisory board will be established utilizing community partners. The current members of the New Horizons Seniors Advisory Committee will be asked to continue, along with representatives from other stakeholder agencies in the community.
If you would like to be involved on the New Horizons Seniors Advisory Board, please see Leslie.
NOW AVAILABLE!
To donate online, please click here.
Thank you to all those who have so generously donated items to the St. Albert Senior Citizens' Club and a special thank you to those individuals who have made cash donations.
Raising enough money to meet the needs of the St. Albert Senior Citizens' Club and its members is a major undertaking. We rely heavily upon philanthropic and public resources for support. The St. Albert Senior Citizens' Club needs your ongoing support. We encourage you, in whatever capacity your resources allow, to show your support and to take an active part in helping the St. Albert Senior Citizens' Club enhance the best third of your life.
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