Around Alberta: Events Worth Getting Out For (September/October 2026)
September 2026
September 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at GFLS (Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Society) in Calgary: Choir Rehearsals Return. Drop-in: $2 for members/ $5 for non-members. Our choir rehearsals return this September! Whether you’re a longtime member or love to sing, we’d be happy to welcome you.
September 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at McArthur Place Tea Room: Lac La Biche County FCSS Coffee and Connections. Join us for this free drop-in program every Thursday. Coffee and Connections is open to all seniors 55+.
September 4 at the Westend Seniors Activity Centre in Edmonton: Stony Plain & Parkland Museum Trip. Celebrate the end of summer with a bus trip to the 14-acre Stony Plain & Parkland Museum, where you can step back in time and explore Alberta’s rich history. Golf cart rides are available for those who require assistance. Cost is $50 for seniors and adults. Registration closes August 14. To register, visit the front desk, call 780-483-1209, or register online.
September 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre in Calgary: Estate Planning & The role of executor: $10.00 for non-members and free for members. Estate plans don’t execute themselves. Join us to see how ETP Canada prepares executors to navigate their role with clarity and care. Please register at yycseniors.com or call 403-289-4780.
September 10 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at GFLS (Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Society) in Calgary: Community Lunch - $12 plate. Share a meal, make new friends, and enjoy a welcoming afternoon.
September 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at McArthur Place Tea Room: Lac La Biche County FCSS Coffee and Connections. Join us for this free drop-in program every Thursday. Coffee and Connections is open to all seniors 55+.
September 10 at 1:45 p.m. at Westend Seniors Activity Centre in Edmonton: Activating Aging Series: Genealogy & Historic Edmonton. Open to the public; no membership needed. Please re-register. $3.00; please pay at the door.
September 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre in Calgary: Seniors Olympics 2026: events are free to join; lunch is $15.00. Join us for the 2026 Seniors Olympics for a day full of fun and camaraderie. Please register in advance for the specific event you wish to participate in at yycseniors.com.
September 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 pm at GFLS (Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Society) in Calgary: Coffee & Conversation! $2 Drop-in. Join us for informal chats over coffee! This week’s topic: AI: What is Real/AI Scams - Ryan Jepson
September 14 from 12:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. at GFLS (Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Society) in Calgary: Darts Is Back! Drop-in: $4 members/$5 non-members. Our popular darts group returns this September. Join us for friendly competition, fun, and great company—players of all skill levels are welcome.
September 14 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at GFLS (Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Society) in Calgary: A New Way to Move! Six-week class: $50 members/$60 non-members. Drop-in: $10 members/$12 non-members. A brand-new instructor-led movement class is coming! Improve flexibility, balance, and mobility in a relaxed, welcoming environment—perfect for staying active and feeling your best.
September 15: Seniors United Now (S.U.N.) Meeting at Bethel Lutheran Church in Sherwood Park. Registration is at 1 p.m., and the meeting starts at 1:30 p.m. Please join guest speaker Anna Borynec as she speaks about Artificial Intelligence: How Generative AI Tools Function. For more information, please call Denis at 780-893-2871.
September 17 at 1:45 p.m. at Westend Seniors Activity Centre in Edmonton: Active Aging Series: Cooking for One or Two People - Quick & Easy Meals. Open to the public; no membership needed. Please re-register. $3.00; please pay at the door.
September 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre in Calgary: How Hearing Affects Your Cognitive Health: $10.00 for non-members and free for members. Gather with us for an eye-opening presentation on the link between hearing, memory, and overall brain health. Please register at yycseniors.com or call 403-289-4780.
September 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at McArthur Place Tea Room: Lac La Biche County FCSS Coffee and Connections. Join us for this free drop-in program every Thursday. Coffee and Connections is open to all seniors 55+.
September 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at BSC (Bowness Seniors’ Centre) in Calgary: Monthly BINGO; Card sales begin at 11:00 a.m. There’s always a variety of games to play, including Early Bird, Odd or Even, Regular Card games, and a Progressive Pot. Concession items are available. Come out and join us for a fun afternoon!
September 19 to October 11:
The Citadel Theatre in Edmonton’s first show of the season, Murder on the Orient Express.
Expect mystery and secrets from Agatha Christie’s iconic ‘whodunnit’ adapted by Ken Ludwig! The legendary detective, Hercule Poirot, must use his keen eye and attention for detail to gather the evidence and solve the case to catch the murderer in their midst. Tickets start at $40 and are available at citadeltheatre.com or by calling the Box Office at 780-425-1820.
September 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at GFLS (Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Society) in Calgary: Garage Sale. $35/table; To rent a table call 403-272-4661; Sales cut off Sept 11. 50/50 Raffle, Special Draw for Vendors, Cafe 55 Open. Everyone is welcome to our Garage Sale! Come treasure hunting, browse a variety of great finds, and enjoy a fun day out.
September 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Scenic Acres Community Association in Calgary: Repair Café. Help keep valuable items out of the landfill and support community sustainability by giving broken items a second life. Bring your “this just needs a small fix” items and work alongside volunteers to troubleshoot and repair them. Services include knife, scissor and garden tool sharpening, clothing and sewing repairs, bike repairs, quilt fabric exchange, small appliance repairs and jewelry repairs. Knife and tool sharpening is by appointment, with fees set by the vendor. Volunteers with repair skills are also welcome to share their talents and help neighbours learn how to fix things. Everyone is welcome; come connect with your community and help make repair the first choice instead of disposal!
September 22 & 29 at 1:45 p.m. at Westend Seniors Activity Centre in Edmonton: Active Aging Series: Dementia Matters - What You Should Know. This is a two-part series. Open to the public; no membership needed. Please re-register. $3.00; please pay at the door.
September 23: Lac La Biche FCSS Senior Staycations. For seniors 55+, join us for our summer staycations as we tour around. Prices and times vary by trip. For this Staycation, we’ll be visiting Mayfield Dinner Theatre. For more information, contact Kristen at Kristen.shewchuk@laclabichecounty.com.
September 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at GFLS (Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Society) in Calgary: Birthday Supper; $27 ticket. Celebrate our August & September birthday guests with a 3-course dinner and enjoy live entertainment. Ticket sales close at the end of business the Friday before the event—book early!
September 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at McArthur Place Tea Room: Lac La Biche County FCSS Coffee and Connections. Join us for this free drop-in program every Thursday. Coffee and Connections is open to all seniors 55+.
September 26 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre in Calgary: Grand Opening Dinner Show & Dance: $50.00 for members and $60.00 for non-members. Join us for a spectacular Grand Opening Dinner Show and Dance, featuring The Jacklyn Sparrow Band. Please register at yycseniors.com or call 403-289-4780.
October 2026
October 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at MacDonald Island Park in Fort McMurray: Seniors Wellness Expo; free event. Your pathway to healthy aging! Join us for a vendor expo featuring resources, information, and opportunities to learn how to support your health, wellness, and social connection. Enjoy free activities including carpet bowling, pickleball, rock climbing, and more. Adults aged 55+ will receive free access to MacDonald Island Park on the day of the event. Light refreshments will be provided.
October 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre in Calgary: Respite Care: Temporary Relief, Lasting Support: $10.00 for non-members and free for members. Temporary relief for today. Lasting support for tomorrow. Discover how Respite Care empowers seniors to protect their hearing, sharpen their minds, and thrive at every stage. Please register at yycseniors.com or call 403-289-4780.
October 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at McArthur Place Tea Room: Lac La Biche County FCSS Coffee and Connections. Join us for this free drop-in program every Thursday. Coffee and Connections is open to all seniors 55+.
October 7 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lac La Biche County FCSS Seniors Aquafit. Join us in our new pool for Seniors Aquafit. Aquafit is a water-based exercise class combining cardio, strength training, and flexibility. This is a free drop-in program open to all Seniors 55+.
October 7 & 14 at 6:00 p.m. at Westend Seniors Activity Centre in Edmonton: Active Aging Series: Your Retirement Roadmap - Income, Benefits & Financial Security. This is a two-part series. Open to the public; no membership needed. Please re-register. $3.00; please pay at the door.
October 8 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at GFLS (Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Society) in Calgary: Community Lunch - $12 plate. Share a meal, make new friends, and enjoy a welcoming afternoon.
October 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at McArthur Place Tea Room: Lac La Biche County FCSS Coffee and Connections. Join us for this free drop-in program every Thursday. Coffee and Connections is open to all seniors 55+.
October 13, 20 & 27 at 1:00 p.m. at Westend Seniors Activity Centre in Edmonton: Active Aging Series: Minding Stress Workshop. This is a three-part series. Open to the public; no membership needed. Please re-register. $3.00; please pay at the door.
October 14 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lac La Biche County FCSS Seniors Aquafit. Join us in our new pool for Seniors Aquafit. Aquafit is a water-based exercise class combining cardio, strength training, and flexibility. This is a free drop-in program open to all Seniors 55+.
October 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at McArthur Place Tea Room: Lac La Biche County FCSS Coffee and Connections. Join us for this free drop-in program every Thursday. Coffee and Connections is open to all seniors 55+.
October 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at BSC (Bowness Seniors’ Centre) in Calgary: Monthly BINGO; Card sales begin at 11:00 a.m. There’s always a variety of games to play, including Early Bird, Odd or Even, Regular Card games, and a Progressive Pot. Concession items are available. Come out and join us for a fun afternoon!
October 16 from 5:00 p.m. to late at BSC (Bowness Seniors’ Centre) in Calgary: Oktoberfest; Join us for a fun German-inspired meal! Spend the evening enjoying the festive atmosphere with great friends and company. Dinner complete with dancing and music.
October 21 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lac La Biche County FCSS Seniors Aquafit. Join us in our new pool for Seniors Aquafit. Aquafit is a water-based exercise class combining cardio, strength training, and flexibility. This is a free drop-in program open to all Seniors 55+.
October 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at GFLS (Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Society) in Calgary: Birthday Supper; $27 ticket. Celebrate our October birthday guests with a 3-course dinner and enjoy live entertainment. Ticket sales close at the end of business the Friday before the event—book early!
October 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at McArthur Place Tea Room: Lac La Biche County FCSS Coffee and Connections. Join us for this free drop-in program every Thursday. Coffee and Connections is open to all seniors 55+.
October 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 pm at GFLS (Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Society) in Calgary: Coffee & Conversation! $2 Drop-in. Join us for informal chats over coffee! Topic TBD.
October 28 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lac La Biche County FCSS Seniors Aquafit. Join us in our new pool for Seniors Aquafit. Aquafit is a water-based exercise class combining cardio, strength training, and flexibility. This is a free drop-in program open to all Seniors 55+.
October 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at McArthur Place Tea Room: Lac La Biche County FCSS Coffee and Connections. Join us for this free drop-in program every Thursday. Coffee and Connections is open to all seniors 55+.
October 30 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at GFLS (Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Society) in Calgary: Halloween Party. Join us for Scary Bingo, Halloween Trivia, a Costume Competition, Corn Hole, and plenty more spooky surprises. Wear your favourite costume (optional), bring your Halloween spirit, and enjoy an afternoon of laughter, games, prizes, and festive fun with friends. Everyone is welcome!