SENIOR CENTRES & CLUBS - S.W. CALGARY

 
  1. Bow Cliff Seniors                                  246-0390
     608 Poplar Road S.W.
     Calgary, T3C 2Z7.

     Contact:  Susan M. Farmer, Coordinator

     Hours:  Hours:  8:30 - 4:00 Mon-Fri

     A senior drop-in centre in the Spruce Cliff community.
     Activities include exercise, art and paper tole classes,
     weekly luncheon, bingo, bridge, crib, bus trips, outreach
     and lawn care/snow removal. Smoke free. Membership: 500 approx.
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  2. Calgary Fun Finders Pioneer Club                   252-7624
     Meadowlark Community Centre,
     623 - 58 Avenue S.W.
     Calgary, T2V 0H8.

     Hours:  Tues/Thurs afternoons, closed in summer

     Senior social club.  Activities include shuffleboard on
     Tuesdays and darts on Thursday.  Membership:  30.
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  3. City Centre Seniors                                269-1223
     Central United Church,
     Lower Level,
     720 - 1 Street S.W.
     Calgary, T2P 4E2.

     Contact:  Donna West, Coordinator

     Hours:  9:30 - 3:30 Tues-Fri

     Senior social and recreation club.  Programs on arts and
     crafts, yoga, films, videos, potluck.  Bridge every Thursday
     1-3 p.m.  Beginner bridge Tues afternoon.  Tai chi Wed.
     mornings.  Membership: 135 approx.
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  4. Fifty-five Plus Fun Timers Killarney-Glengarry     246-6668
     Seniors
     Killarney-Glengarry Community Assoc.,
     2828 - 28 Street S.W.
     Calgary, T3E 2J3.

     Hours:  Some activity every day.  Bridge is Tuesdays at
     12:45

     Seniors' social and recreation club.  Activities include
     crafts, bridge, bingo, paper tole, and drama.  This club
     operates as a part of the community association rather than
     as a separate club.  Membership:  70-80 senior members.
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  5. Glamorgan 55+ Seniors Club                         246-8318
     Rutland Park Community Centre,
     3130 - 40 Avenue S.W.

     Hours:  9:00 - 4:00 Tues to Thurs, closed July/Aug

     Senior social club.  Drop-in activities and regular
     scheduled events. Membership:  280+.
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  6. Good Companions 50+ Activity Centre                249-6991
     2609 - 19 Avenue S.W.
     Calgary, T3E 0E9.

     Contact:  Tracey Allerton, Coordinator

     Hours:  9:30 - 4:00 Mon-Fri

     Senior drop-in centre providing social activities, courses
     such as crafts, fitness classes, travel.  Outreach program. 
     Membership:  approx. 280.
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  7. Haysboro 50 Plus Club                              253-1563
     Haysboro Community Hall,
     1204 - 89 Avenue S.W.
     Calgary, T2V 0W4.

     Contact:  Rose Benedict, Social Convener

     Hours:  Meets Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:30 except July/August. 
     Also meets the last Friday of each month for cards

     Senior social club - drop-in basis.  Activities include
     cards, crafts, shuffleboard, bocce ball, horseshoes, pool,
     board games, theatre, day trips. Membership:  140.
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  8. Heritage Seniors                                   255-0001
     St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church,
     703 Heritage Drive S.W.
     Calgary, T2V 2W4.

     Hours:  Meets 9:30 - 3:30 Monday, 10:00 - 3:00 Tuesday, 9:30
     - 1:30 Thursday.  No Tuesday during summer.

     Senior social club.  Activities include aerobics, carpet
     bowling, walking, arts and crafts, bridge, euchre.  Holds a
     monthly card night on the second Saturday.  Film day on the
     third Thursday of the month.  Membership:  210.
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  9. Know Your Neighbour Club                           259-4080
                                                        (church)
     St. Andrews United Church,
     924 Heritage Drive. S.W.
     Calgary, T2V 2W7.

     Hours:  Meets the second Wednesday of each month except July
     and August.  Usually in the afternoon.

     A seniors social club that meets once a month at St.
     Andrew's United Church, often for pot luck and a speaker. 
     Runs approximately three trips a year and these run all day.
     Membership:  70 approx.
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 10. Open Door Senior Fellowship                        269-7900
     1207 - 4th Street S.W.
     Calgary, T2R 0X9

     Contact:  Dan Vanden Hooven, Coordinator

     Hours:  9:00 - 3:30 Mon-Fri

     A seniors' centre with social; educational; and recreational programming.

     Activities include trips, bridge, various classes, walking club, lunch and
     entertainment first Thursday of the month.

     Other activities include cribbage, music appreciation, movie matinee,
     exercise, watercolours, reflexology and games.

   Membership 150.
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 11. Salvation Army over 60s Glenmore Temple            253-1700
     Glenmore Temple,
     921 - 68 Avenue S.W.
     Calgary, T2V 0N7.

     Hours:  First & Third Wednesday of each month except
     July/August

     Senior social club.  Bible study is at 11:00 am and the
     meeting begins at noon.  Activities include lunch, trips,
     various programs, bake sale/white elephant sale. 
     Membership:  72.
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 12. South Calgary Community Seniors                    244-5411
     c/o South Calgary Community Centre,
     3130 - 16 Street S.W.
     Calgary, T2T 4G7.

     Hours:  Meets every Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:30 except in July
     and possibly August.

     Seniors' social club.  Regular activities are mostly cards
     and the occasional day trip.  Membership:  30.
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 13. Southwood Seniors (55 Plus) Club                   253-4846
     Southwood Community Hall,
     11 Sackville Dr. S.W.

     Contact:  Charlie Merta, President

     Hours:  Meets Thursdays 11:00 - 3:00, closed July/August. 
     Activities on all other days except Fridays and weekends.

     Senior social club.  Activities include a Thursday meeting
     often with entertainment or speakers plus day trips, longer
     trips, bowling, bridge, pattern and line dancing.  One of
     the groups within the club is band.  A member volunteer does
     friendly visiting to isolated seniors in the community. 
     Membership:  200.
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 14. St. Mary's Seniors                                 228-4170
     c/o St. Mary's Catholic Church Rectory Hall,
     219 - 18 Avenue S.W.
     Calgary, T2S 0C2.

     Hours:  Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 12:30.

     Seniors' social club.  Has outings and speakers. 
     Membership:  27.
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 15. Westside Senior Service Centre                     244-1100
     Scarboro United Church (Lower Hall),
     134 Scarboro Avenue S.W.
     Calgary, T3C 2H1.

     Contact:  Shirley Williams, Coordinator

     Hours:  Hours vary day to day, Mons & Weds 9:00 - 4:00. 
     Closed             July/August.

     Senior social club.  Wednesdays drop-in social.  Activities
     include seniors' choir, bowling, Scottish country dancing,
     chair exercise, carpet bowling, line dancing, bridge, day
     trips, and other workshops and classes.  Membership:  200.
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 16. Wild Rose Seniors                                  242-0212
     Rosscarrock Community Hall,
     4411 - 10 Avenue S.W.
     Calgary, T3C 0L9.

     Hours:  Meets Tuesday afternoons 1:00 - 4:00 except July,
     August.

     Senior social club that meets for floor curling, cards, and
     some trips.  Membership:  22.
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