Alberta 55 plus rising from Pandemic ashes
Alberta 55 plus would like to extend an invitation to all senior citizens over 55 years of age to join in an activity that might be of interest to them. We offer an ideal mix of sport, competition and fun. It’s a challenge for your Mind, Body and Spirit; and the basis of community connectivity and friendship.
We offer something for everyone whether it be winter or summer activities, for age groups from 55plus to 85plus. At present we are focusing on summer sports in our Zone 2 (the donut surrounding Calgary, from Banff & Sundre on the west, to High River & Black Diamond to the south, to Strathmore / Drumheller / Hanna & Oyen to the east, and Three Hills to Olds in the north. Summer events include Slo-Pitch, Bocce, Cycling, Track and Field, Golf, Swimming, Floor Shuffleboard, Pickleball, Tennis and 8 Ball Pool; summer card games include Contract Bridge, Military Whist, & Cribbage, plus Photography and Crafts. Whether you choose to participate in a discipline for enjoyment or with competition in mind we encourage both.
Summer qualifiers for all activities are planned; successful Zone 2 participants advance to the 2022 Provincial games (in June in Peace River).
This autumn we will start focusing on the Winter sports qualifiers, leading to the 2022 Provincial Winter Games (Edmonton in April). Winners qualify to attend the National 55Plus Games in Kamloops in August of 2022.
If you would like more information on membership, benefits and activities, please go to the website at alberta55plus.ca or info@alberta55plus.ca or call HQ (403)700-0454; or chat with a local rep such as Monique Mackenzie, Myrna Fink, Nancy Gibbie, or Douglas Campbell.
ALERT. Our colleagues at the High River Floor Shuffleboard Association are hosting a Fun Mixed Doubles Shuffleboard Tournament, August 5th, 6th and 7th, 2021 (entry fee, $25 each). Contact Ken Wardley for more information and registration, at 403-651-6092.
Douglas Campbell, dec@cabsi.ca, for Area Reps
Monique Mackenzie, mvmackenzie@shaw.ca
Myrna Fink, finkmm60@telus.net
Nancy Gibbie (Board Secretary), nancygibbie@cochrane.live
