The 50+ Whitecappers Association and seniors in the community would like to thank the Chestermere Lions Club for hosting Saturday morning's sumptuous pancake breakfast!  Over 180 people enjoyed the meal.  A special thank you as well to all of the businesses that set up trade booths at the CRCA MPP Room.  Your time, effort and engagement is appreciated and provided all who attended a chance to learn more about the services available to seniors in the community.  More photos of this event are available for your viewing in the Photo Gallery.

The staff of Camp Chestermere were the most wonderful of hosts for the opening day of events of Seniors' Week in Chestermere.  Staff helped serve lunch, set up the facility main room, directed and worked with seniors who enjoyed guided and unguided boat tours on Lake Chestermere, flower pot making, outdoor light physical activity sports as well as head, foot and hand massage.  Having the opportunity to work with the staff in flower pot painting, in short, these wonderful young adults made the experience enjoyable and for that we thank them!  Shannon Dean, Director, was a wonderful MC and share his energy and sense of humor with the appreciative seniors.  Camp Chestermere - thank you for much for your contribution to make this first day a resounding success! For more photos check out our photo gallery!

After the luncheon at Camp Chestermere Monday, seniors had the opportunity to enjoy excellent weather and  a highly engaging and informative tour, hosted by Bill and Jen Peddlesden about the history of Chestermere.  Guided by John McCittrick, seniors started their journey at the site of the Naval Training facility (Camp Chestermere) and cruised  along the west shore.  Jen and Bill provided specific information about the involvement of the rail companies who hoped Chestermere would about 100 years ago, be a holiday destination for Calgarians.  Original housing structures and boat storage facilities were pointed out.  The movement of Highway 1A forced significant re-locations of the Calgary Yacht Club and was a catalyst for new businesses as well.  Since the late 1970's Chestermere has changed and grown rapidly from a small summer village of 400 to an expanding city of over 20,000.  If you are interested in local history take time to attend monthly meetings and presentations of the Chestermere Historical Foundation.  Thank you John, Bill and Jen for a fine tour!

 One might always think that Seniors' Week has a long history in each and every community.  However each has its humbles beginnings and Chestermere Seniors' Week is no exception.  During the luncheon on Monday, Mrs. Holly Wood, recounted the story of the original Seniors' Week which just over 5 years ago consisted of a Seniors' Tea.  In looking at other communities close by, Holly decided that it was important to unite energy in Chestermere to create a true week.  Needless to say that with Holly's drive and an excellent committee to develop comprehensive programming, Senior's Week has evolved to a fine experience.  The number of sessions and activities have found a nice balance.  Chestermere, a young community in many ways, truly supports its older citizens.  Thank you!

For those who got involved on Wednesday activities for Seniors' Week, there was much to celebrate.  Kicking off the day was a presentation as a Virtual Boat Tour of Chestermere Lake. Excellent details and photos were shared!  Following this fine story, the Planning Committee, led by Yvonne, hosted a top  notch lunch that included 4 excellent soups, buns with salmon, tuna or egg salad, all followed up by divinely delicious deserts.  Thank you!  The carpet bowling squad hit the greens, with the outcomes one sided - but enjoyed by everyone!  In the early evening, Camp Chestermere, being the masterful host put on a sumptuous meal of chicken breast in cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and carrots.  Dessert consisted of apply crisp and ice cream.  Stories, trivia and Lego challenges were all part of the fun - an event not to be missed next year!  If you are interested on photos, head to the Photo Gallery on the menu and enjoy!

 A late afternoon and early evening celebration and official closing of Seniors' Week in Chestermere wrapped up Saturday.  A Taste of Chestermere supper, supported by local businesses was thoroughly enjoyed.  Adding to the fun was a fine musical performance by the renowned Soundwaves, recreating that 1950s  and 1960s rock 'n roll sound.  With the excellent music provided by Amp Audio, seniors danced up the storm to classic ballads, polkas and fine two-step performances.  A few even dressed in 1950s regalia and added to a fine atmosphere.  Thank you to City Councillor, Michelle Young, for providing the formal closing of Seniors Week.  A big thank you to Sharron Matthewman, Michael Ball, Shannon Dean and other members of the organizing committee for putting together a most successful week of events.  Seniors do indeed appreciate the efforts and activities provided by a wonderful community - Chestermere! (more photos in the Photo Gallery on this website).

Hosted at the Chestermere Public Library and hosted by City of Chestermere Staff, Chestermere Seniors had a wonderful opportunity to get together with friends and chat for a few hours.  Finger sandwiches, a wide choice of tea and the most delicious deserts were delivered with class and style by City Staff.  Lit with chandeliers and accompanied with rhapsodic harp music, the ambiance of the Seniors Tea was fantastic and enjoyable.  The Seniors' Week Planning Committee with to extend their sincere thank yous to his Worship, Mayor Chalmers and the City of Chestermere Staff for making this a fine event and to have seniors feel appreciated! (Photos in the Gallery)

If one had questions about healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle, the opportunity to have specific questions answered happened Tuesday afternoon at the Chestermere Public Library.  Holding a plate as a graphic example, good eating includes only a 10 inch plate, half filled with healthy vegetables, one quarter filled with protein choices and the final quarter with grains, preferably whole grain.  Each and every question was handled by Shée and Ria, who work within the Primary Health Network right in Chestermere.  With prevention of health problems a key goal for both professionals, their efforts helped today's seniors.  Two key handouts "Tried and True" (peas, beans, lentils and chickpea recipes) and  the most updated Canada Food Guide were distributed.  Contact information for Shée and links to the food guide and the Tried and True publications are available in our website advocacy section.

A shout out to the Rotary Club of Chestermere for their involvement with Seniors' Week. The Rotary Club sponsored the excellent luncheon for all those who attended.  Led by Karen McKee, a highly informative presentation about the mission of the Rotary Club internationally was shared with everyone.  The lunch was enjoyed by everyone and truly appreciated.  Thank you Rotarians!

Seniors truly enjoy being a part of many activities and now and then an opportunity to express their creative skills come to attention.  A relaxing afternoon activity was spent with 4 wonderful Camp Chestermere Staff, painting flower pots, using acrylic paint.  Once the final work on the pots was complete, marigolds and soil were available for planting.  Enjoyable, creative and fun, this was a truly a hit for Seniors' Week!