Activities

ACTIVITIES

Athabasca & District Senior Citizens Society offers a wide variety of fun and helpful activities for all of our members! We have regularly scheduled activities, as well as a great variety of entertaining and educational special events to enjoy, including drop-in cards, pool time, and more. We also host exercise classes offered through the Aspen Primary Care Network, which are open to all seniors in the community aged 65 and up.

Keep track of our upcoming activities and events by visiting our Events Calendar, or by following our Facebook Page.

EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Athabasca Senior Center 2026 Memberships

Membership for 2026 is now available for $15 payable to Athabasca & District Seniors Society. Enquire at any of our regularly scheduled activities to sign up. Or contact us here. If you phone the office at 780-675-2982 and leave a voice mail, someone will get back to you within 24 hours.

New Activities

Restorative Yoga

Yoga will be offered on Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:00 starting on, October 22. The cost is $6, members only. Contact Cammy Peden at 780-675-5665 if you have any questions.

Participants enjoy not only relaxation and gentle movement, but also the many health benefits restorative yoga provides, including improved flexibility, balance, mobility, stress reduction, and overall wellbeing.

The program offers a welcoming space to connect, unwind, and stay active together.

Floor Curling

Floor curling starts in Athabasca on Monday, Sept 14, and will run on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 1:00 – 3:30 (no curling on Thanksgiving Day, Oct 12). We have received our new equipment and welcome anyone who wants to give it a try. There is a cost of $2 per person per session. (Floor curling is also offered by the Colinton seniors and is open to Athabasca seniors. Sessions are on the first and third Monday at the Colinton Hall from 1:00 – 3:30 for $2 per person per session.) Contact Kathy Ponto at 780-675-4035 if you have any questions.

Art Classes

Art classes will be offered on alternating Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 - 3:30 starting on September 23 at cost of $8 per session. This is a members-only activity. Contact Kathy Ponto at 780-675-4035 if you have any questions.

See the calendar for daily listings.

RECURRING EVENTS

Pancake Breakfast

Our well-known Pancake Breakfast is available the last Tuesday of every month, running 7:30–10:00 am! Only $12.00 for pancakes, ham, sausages, eggs, juice, and coffee!

Spring and Fall Suppers

Menu, date, and times to be determined closer to each event.

Drop-In Cards

Join us every Tuesday at 1:00 to enjoy a fun card game like bridge or canasta! Games start promptly at 1:00, so please show up at least 10 minutes early. Open to all members. No games on October 13 or 20. We also have a crib tournament twice a year! Come for the cards, stay for the good company and laughs!

Bingo Night

Everyone 18 years old and up is welcome to join us for Bingo Night, the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays of every month! A great excuse for a night out, with a guaranteed win of a good time! No Bingo on October 19.

Exercise Class

Through the Primary Care Network, we offer free exercise classes for age 65 and over on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 11:00–11:45 pm! Exercise is a proven mood booster – give your body, mind, and heart the gift of exercise! No classes on October 12 (Thanksgiving) or October 14, 16, and 19.

Drop-In Billiards/Snooker

Rack 'em up! Games are held every second Wednesday and every Saturday from 1:00 – 4:00. No games on October 14 or 17. It's a great opportunity to hone your skills while chatting with some familiar faces.

Line Dancing

Line Dancing will now be offered on Wednesday evenings starting September 23 at 6:15. Cost is $2 per session for members (50+) and $5 for non-members. No dancing on October 14. Contact Cammy Peden at 780-675-5665 if you have any questions.