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Native Senior Centre |
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Cottage E
10107 134 Avenue
Edmonton, AB. T5E 1J2
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Website: www.nativeseniorscentre.ca
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Contact: Wil Belcourt, executive director | |
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Phone: (780) 476-6595 Fax: (780) 475-7957 | |
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Hours of Operation:
M - F 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Membership Requirements: Number of Members
55+ $5 per year
under 55 $10 per year
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· Cree mass + transportation for members 65+ to and from
· Transportation to and from the Centre
· Transportation evenings and weekends to transport seniors to spiritual and cultural events
· Housing registry - to assist people on their search for decent affordable accommodations
· Flu clinic
· Foot care
· Friendly visitors program.
· Interpreting of the aboriginal languages (usually Cree)
· Hearing clinic
· Food service / meals
· Income tax assistance
· Library
· Newsletter
· Volunteer opportunity
Outreach workers provide assistance with
· Referrals to home care
· Elder abuse
· Advocacy and support
· Crisis intervention
· Completing forms
· Assistance and referral to the food bank
· Letter writing
· Bereavement service
· Counselling
Information on programs and services
· Of the centre
· From community agencies
· Senior benefit information Health, safety, and financial information
· Referral to health care supplies / equipment
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| The Native Seniors Centre is a drop in centre open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is available to all seniors, although the majority of its members are aboriginal. Memberships for seniors age 55+ are available for $5 per year, and for people under 55 they are $10 per year. The membership comes with a monthly newsletter.
The centre serves soup and bannock on Wednesdays at noon, with either a presentation or entertainment and bingo to follow. There is also a Cree mass with a potluck lunch on the first Friday of every month, except for the summer months (June, July, and August). The centre provides transportation for members 65+ to and from the Cree mass. The centre hosts a monthly celebration for whatever holiday falls in that month as well.
The centre's housing registrar assists people in finding affordable housing, and outreach workers provide assistance to members, seniors, and clients with forms, referrals (to home care), crisis interventions, and elder abuse.
The centre has volunteer opportunities available for anyone who wishes to work with seniors or just around the centre. Volunteers are needed for Wednesday afternoons, and van drivers are needed for the Cree mass. |