The theme for 2021 is resilience.

Celebrate the resilience of the older adults in our community.

Most events during this week are being held virtually so that people can maintain safe physical distancing staying active at home.

A: Physical Activity Guidelines:

This link is to the Canadian physical activity guidelines. Scroll to the bottom of the site for info about physical activities for 65 years and older

This resource provides ideas/guidelines appropriate for all ages from zero to 65 plus around physical activity.

Look at the suggestions and see if there is an activity you can do with seniors and other family members to help with physical activity.

B: Other Activities for families and Seniors:

At home activities (calgary.ca)

In the first link, if you scroll to the bottom there are some links to online activities that you might be interested in exploring:

Contemporary Calgary – Experiences around Artists and their works

Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra – Access a library of Live Stream Performances

Calgary Public Library – virtual story times, online courses, music, movies, and digital books. This is a free access.

Calgary Zoo – daily behind the scenes look at animals, humans and conservation programs

Glenbow Museum – Virtual Tours and Webinars.

C. Seniors Week Activities from Alberta Seniors and Housing / Events Calendar

There are three webinars that you might be interested in joining:

1. June 8, 1:00 – 2:00 pm / When to Step in with a Parent’s Finances

2. June 9, 1:00 – 2:00 pm / Leave my House!!! And go where????

3. June 10 at 1:00 pm and June 11 at 2:00 pm / Supporting Your Older Adult to Age in Place

D. To Celebrate and Support Seniors, here is a link for some ideas that are COVID friendly:

E. And finally, here are some suggestions from the City of Calgary for celebrating Seniors Week.

Remember that depending on the restrictions around COVID, which could change, the in-person activities could be limited or cancelled.