Programs | Mill Woods Seniors Association

At the Mill Woods Seniors Association, we give seniors 55+ living in the Edmonton area the opportunity to connect with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. It's a fun and welcoming place to learn new things, have fun, participate in health and well-being programs, arts and cultural events, and recreation and social activities.

Program Guide

We have a variety of programs for seniors, including fitness classes, cards and games, art classes, drop-in sports, clubs, special events, and more!

MWSA Fall 2024 Program Guide

September 23-December 14, 2024 (12 Weeks)

Events Calendar

Explore upcoming events for the month. MWSA members and non-members welcome to enjoy a range of activities, including social events, presentations, workshops and more!

November 2024 Events Calendar

Program Information

Program Information for New MWSA Members

Are you a new Mill Woods Seniors Association (MWSA) member? Learn more about our programs, and how to register for programs online with “My Active Center.”

Program Information

How to register for MWSA programs

In-person at MWSA, 2nd Floor, 2610 Hewes Way NW Edmonton, AB
Over the phone with our Front Desk staff, 780-496-2997
Online Registration with “My Active Center.” (Users are required to have an MWSA membership to register online)

Online Registration

Program Updates

FALL PROGRAM UPDATES (as of November 7, 2024)
- CANCELLED CLASSES: NIA (Tuesday); Ballet (Thursday); Acrylics (Tuesday); Yoga 4 Men; Learn 2 Play Pickleball (Thursday & Saturday); Ballet Class; Dancing Through the 60's; Restorative Yoga (Saturday)
- NEW ADDITIONS! Drop-in Pickleball Intermediate (Thursdays, 4-6 p.m.), Sep 26-Oct 31, 2024. Cost: $3 M/ $5 NM
  Drop-in Badminton 4 All Levels (Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.), Sept 28- Dec 14, 2024. Cost: $3 M/ $5 NM
- FULL CLASSES (No drop-ins) Strong Body Healthy Core (Monday); Stretch & Tone Yoga (Tuesday), Floor Curling League, Book Club, Spanish Level 1, Core, Strength, and Stretch Class.
Reminder: MWSA members, please scan your MWSA plastic fob at the Front Desk. This helps us track attendance and other essential information for funding purposes. Thank you for your cooperation. If you require a new fob, please request a new one at the Front Desk.
Note: If you have program credit in your file, please call 780-496-2997 to register for the programs
Don't forget to renew your membership!

Featured Programs

Fitness Classes

We have instructor-led classes, with a range of fitness levels, from low mobility, such as Sit & Be Fit, and Chair Yoga to active ones like Keep Fit Active and Tabata.

Drop-in Sports

MWSA has a beautiful, multipurpose space for members to play drop-in floor curling, pickleball, and badminton. We also have table tennis.

Games

We have comfortable lounging areas to socialize and play drop-in games like Canasta, Cribbage, and Mahjong.

Arts

MWSA has instructor-led art classes and workshops; drop-in art; Quilting; Knitting; and Sewing & Crafting. We also host an annual Christmas Craft/Book Sale in October. Moreover, we have drop-in Jam Sessions for music lovers.

Presentations

MWSA regularly hosts monthly presentations and workshops; resource fairs; and regular coffee chats with community members so that our seniors can stay informed with the latest information in health and wellness; finances, social issues, personal safety; and more!

Nutrition

MWSA operates and manages the 2nd Floor Cafe, which serves hot breakfast, lunch, and everything else in between, including our famous cinnamon buns.

We also have a Heat2Eat Frozen Meals program, providing a convenient meal option when MWSA is closed.

Learning

MWSA is a great place to learn new things such as computers and technology; an additional language, current events, and more! We're always looking for new program ideas for our seniors.

Outings

MWSA organizes regular group outings to local city attractions and events in Edmonton, AB, and day trips to surrounding areas. We've visited places such as the Alberta Legislature building, Royal Alberta Museum, Chinatown, River Cree Casino, Citadel Theatre, Taste of Edmonton, Ukrainian Village, and more!

Socialization

MWSA organizes many social events throughout the year, including dinner socials, cultural events, coffee chats, monthly birthday parties, conversation circles, and more! We are here to facilitate positive relationships to reduce social isolation in seniors.

Support

We have a grief counselling program, and a Caregivers' Circle for seniors who are in need of extra support.

Birthdays

Join us for our heartwarming monthly birthday celebration at MWSA where we gather to celebrate the wonderful lives of our members, sharing laughter and delicious cake in a community atmosphere.

Volunteering

MWSA is a non-profit organization, and we rely on volunteers to help our Centre run smoothly. We have many volunteer positions available, such as Front Desk, Cafe cashier, kitchen help, special events, Board members, administration assistant, and more!

BECOME A MEMBER

Mill Woods Seniors Association

Open to all Edmonton Seniors 55 years and better. Get access to MWSA programs, activities, and events for reduced fees and receive discounts on annual passes to City of Edmonton Recreation Centers.

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