Kerby Centre announces July 6 reopening

Kerby Centre will resume select programs and services by appointment only beginning July 6.

As part of Alberta’s Phase 2 reopening, Kerby Centre will resume in-person operations under the guidelines set by Alberta Health including social distancing, masks, and contact tracing.

Programs reopening by appointment include Information Resources, the free tax-filing service, a limited number of Education & Recreation courses, and foot care.

Outreach programs including Thrive (grocery delivery), presentations and courses by Zoom, tax filing by phone, and the Social Calling Program will continue operating to reach seniors who are still isolated.

Kerby Centre also is a mask distribution centre for seniors who cannot use the drive-through system that is being used for public distribution. Seniors can pick up masks at Kerby between 8 and 4 Monday to Friday. Masks can also be delivered to seniors by calling 403-705-3175.

**Kerby Centre is experiencing phone outages. Please contact us by email at info@kerbycentre.com and we can direct your request.

Programs and services available by appointment

Information Resources and Housing Referrals – (403) 705-3246 or email info@kerbycentre.com

Free in-person tax filing service – (403) 705-3246 or email info@kerbycentre.com

Education & Recreation (limited courses) and FIT Room – 403-705-3233 or henriettaf@kerbycentre.com

Foot care in the Diana James Wellness Centre – (403) 234-6566

Outreach Programs

Grocery Delivery Program (Thrive) – call (403) 234-6571

Seniors Information Resources by phone – call (403) 705-3246

Volunteer Department – call 403-705-3177

Education & Recreation by Zoom – Kari Stone karis@kerbycentre.com

Options 45 older workers group – email vineetak@kerbycentre.com

Elder Abuse Resource Line – (403) 705-3250

Kerby Rotary Shelter for older adults fleeing elder abuse – (403) 705-3250

Room Rentals – (403) 705-3177 or email laurenr@kerbycentre.com

Kerby News, a monthly newspaper for the 50+, is available for free in most grocery stores and online at kerbynews.ca

COVID-19 Support Programs

Mask distribution for seniors

Kerby Centre is a mask distribution centre for seniors who cannot use the drive-through system being used for public distribution. Seniors can pick up masks at Kerby between 8 and 4 Monday to Friday. We can also deliver! Call 403-705-3175 and leave your name, address, and phone number. A volunteer will deliver masks to you.

Social Calling Program

Kerby Centre volunteers are matched with isolated senior clients who are looking to have social conversations or just someone to “check-in” on them. If you would like to sign up for the program, please call Lauren (403) 705-3177 or email laurenr@kerbycentre.com

Our work for Calgary’s seniors and our city continues. In addition to supporting those around you, please consider monetary donations to nonprofits that are meaningful to you.

We are currently working with other agencies and the city and provincial governments to evaluate additional services that Kerby Centre can add to best support Calgary’s seniors during this time.

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COVID-19 Community Response Fund supports Kerby Centre’s grocery delivery program

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The COVID-19 Community Response Fund is helping Kerby Centre expand our grocery delivery program (Thrive) to provide at-risk seniors and those in self isolation with needed groceries, medications and free frozen meals.

Many seniors have no family or support network and find themselves all alone during these uncertain times.

The COVID-19 Community Response Fund is supporting our community outreach programs and social isolation check-ins with isolated seniors.

Thank you for supporting Kerby Centre’s work in the community.

Kerby Centre welcomes Lawrence Mathieson as new CEO

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After an extensive executive search supported by the team at impact8 Inc., the Board of Directors is pleased to announce Lawrence (Larry) Mathieson as Kerby’s new CEO, effective January 6, 2020.

“This is an important transition for Kerby Centre, and we have taken the time to connect with stakeholders and carefully reflect on the leader Kerby needs as we continue our commitment to seniors in Calgary,” says Stephanie Sterling, Chair of the Executive Transition Committee, “This in-depth process allowed us to meet a number of exceptional candidates, and we felt that Larry is a great fit for Kerby at this stage in its history.” More

Seniors Week Moves Online!

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Alberta Seniors Week moves online! Join in these online presentations, activities, and conversations!

For even more events, visit www.calgary.ca/seniorsweek

Thursday June 4 – 6:00 pm

Fact or Fiction – Seniors Housing in Alberta

Description: “FACT or FICTION – Seniors Housing in Alberta”- presentation about the true realities of seniors housing today and potentially dismiss some recent myths circulating about seniors housing today.

Presented by Calgary Seniors’ Housing Forum Society

Register on Eventbrite.

Friday June 5 – 6:00 pm

Join us for an evening of film and talk. It starts with a viewing of the Canadian documentary “The Great Disconnect” by Tamer Soliman and Sarah Douglas.

The Great Disconnect explores what some experts are describing as the “age of loneliness.” Despite Western advances in technology, living conditions, education and healthcare, we as a society, are isolating ourselves from one another and because of this, facing a health crisis that affects all ages, genders, races, and cultures.

Presented by the Third ACTion Film Festival and Kerby Centre.

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