Adult Activities

Candora Society of Edmonton, The


Description
Provides a variety of activities for adults living in the Abbottsfield / Rundle area to come together to socialize, learn new skills, and enhance their lives in a positive and supportive environment.

Service offers:

  • a variety of activities for adults

Includes:

  • 50s Group - for active older adults to share good times, educational opportunities, field trips, and more
  • Multicultural Women's Group - aiming to connect women to resources, create friendships, and become aware of government, education, parenting, and financial systems; topics change monthly and are selected by participants; a light snack is provided; childcare may be available if pre-arranged
  • Community Garden - the opportunity to have a small community garden box and learn about planting, caring for, and harvesting a garden
  • English Language Learning (ELL) - allowing participants to improve or learn English, practice pronunciation, reading, speaking, listening, writing, and comprehension; beginner and advanced classes available; includes a snack; childcare available for preschool children
  • Women's Savings Group - discussions on savings, credit issues, banking, how to file taxes, history with money, building savings, and budgeting
  • Health for Two and More - a support program for prenatal moms and new parents / grandparents / caregivers of infants to 12 months; they gather in a safe and supportive environment to learn about nutrition, health, pregnancy, breastfeeding, infant care, and child development; reading, storytelling, and topics of interest covered; access to nutrition, medical professionals, and other supports are available through the program
  • sewing classes

Affiliation: Multicultural Women's Group and Sewing Class are funded by Edmonton Family and Community Support Services (FCSS). English Language Learning (ELL) is funded by the Edmonton Community Adult Learning Association (ECALA). Women's Savings Group is funded by United Way and ATB Financial.
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • 18 years and older
  • residing in the Abbottsfield / Rundle area
Programs may be targeted specifically to:
  • seniors
  • women
  • or newcomers
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access service:
  • contact for dates, times, and locations
Registration may be required.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

There may be a waiting list.


Telephone
780-474-5011
Web Site
http://www.candora.ca
Email
info@candorasociety.com
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: No -
Topic(s)
Last Verified On
April 13, 2022
Address
3210 118 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5W 4W1
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Hours of Operation
Mon
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Program hours vary.