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Vision, Mission, and Values


Vision
The vision is to continue to be a welcoming centre that meets the recreational, educational, and social needs of seniors in our community. 

Mission
The mission of MWSA is to enrich the lives of seniors in Mill Woods and surrounding communities by providing a diverse range of programs and services that are tailored to meet their recreational, social, health, physical, intellectual, and emotional needs while fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.

Values and Values Statement
  • Respect: We listen to each other and treat others with fairness and dignity.
  • Inclusion: We celebrate our differences and create an environment of acceptance for all.
  • Innovation: We build on successful ideas and are open to new ways of doing things.
  • Collaboration: We work with others to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
  • Accountability: We respond to the needs of our members and take responsibility for our actions.
  • Sustainability: We address accomplishing current needs while keeping future needs in mind.

Statement of Principles on Diversity and Inclusion

The Mill Woods Seniors Association (MWSA) will continually strive to be a diverse and inclusive organization. The Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers reflect the many faces and walks of life that make up our community. Together we will genuinely strive to demonstrate the principles of diversity and inclusion that enrich all communities.

To value diversity is to respect and appreciate age, gender, race, religion, skin colour, nationality, culture, sexual orientation, physical or mental abilities, parental status, work and behavioural styles, and the perspectives of each individual shaped by their nation, and experiences. To value diversity is to eliminate discrimination based on all the criteria mentioned above.

MWSA defines inclusion as involving and valuing human differences and viewing such differences as strengths and pulling together this strength to collectively and effectively address issues in our community.  The principle of inclusion fully incorporates basic values that promote and advance participation, friendship, and a celebration of diversity.

It is our aim, therefore, that MWSA’s, policies, strategies, and programs reflect these core values. Diversity is an essential component to achieving success in an ever-changing environment. Every day we experience the dramatic changes occurring in our community: changing demographics and changing needs. Our ability to make inclusive practices an important part of our business will enable MWSA to fulfill its mission of improving seniors' lives by connecting with the caring power of communities.



mwsa looking for board members

MWSA is looking for Board Members

For the 2025-2026 Term

Mill Woods Seniors Association is looking for passionate people to:

  • Serve as an ambassador for MWSA
  • Influence governance policies impacting MWSA
  • Enhance the future of seniors in our community
  • Offer strategic leadership to articulate MWSA's vision, mission, and values.

If you believe in the value of the Mill Woods Seniors Association and would like to be a part of the future, we have a chair for you at our boardroom table.

Please submit your application by February 14, 2025. Printed board application packages are also available for pickup in person at the Front Desk.

Nomination Package

List of References

Application Form

Board Member Expectations

MWSA Board members must:

  • hold an MWSA membership
  • commit to a 2-year term
  • adhere to MWSA's Code of Conduct for Board Members
  • attend monthly board meetings
  • represent MWSA at special events
  • support the work of the Association in the community

Board Overview

Learn more about joining the board!

Board Overview


Code of Conduct

  1. Everyone will be protective of the safety, well-being, and goodwill of members, staff, volunteers, visitors, and the Mill Woods Seniors Association (MWSA).
  2. Everyone will refrain from any action that disrupts or disturbs the morale, efficiency, safety, or normal operation of MWSA.
  3. Everyone will conduct themselves in a respectful manner when dealing with members, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
  4. Physical attacks, verbal attacks, sexual harassment, discrimination based on ethnicity and sexual orientation, or use of electronic or social media for attacks or slander on members, staff, volunteers, and visitors will not be tolerated and will lead to expulsion from MWSA premises.
  5. Non-members and/or visitors who violate any of the above shall be denied participation in MWSA programs or services and access to MWSA premises.
  6. Depending on the seriousness of the violation of items 4 or 5, and at the discretion of the Executive Director and/or the Board of Directors, the incidents may be reported to external authorities.

Approved: 2019-09-26



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