Mill Woods Seniors Association

09/03/2026

As a nonprofit organization, we are immensely grateful for our roster of 200+ volunteers who give their time and talents in helping a small team of staff run a busy seniors centre. With over 75+ programs each programming season and over 1200 members, it takes a village to keep the centre running smoothly.

Last week, staff hosted our Annual Volunteer Appreciation to celebrate the volunteers and their important contributions in the past year. It was a fun evening featuring a custom taco bar, an ice cream sundae bar for dessert, dance lessons featuring two MWSA instructors, glitter tattoos, a henna artist, a caricature artist, photo booth, door prizes, and more!

In total, in 2025, all volunteers contributed over 30,000 hours. At a value of $20 per hour, that represents more than $600,000 in community contribution. The dollar amount is substantial, but the impact is beyond amazing!

Thank you, MWSA volunteers, for your hard work, commitment, and dedication.

Special thanks to the event sponsors and supporters at the volunteer appreciation!

If you would like an invite to next year's event, consider volunteering with us! www.mwsac.ca/volunteer

09/02/2026

Get active this fall! September is a great time of the year to learn something new, no matter your age.

MWSA's fall programs start Tuesday, September 8, 2026, after the holiday Monday.

Check out our Fall Programs: www.mwsac.ca/programs

Registrations are still accepted!

If you have any questions, please call our main line at 780-496-2997.

09/01/2026

Happy September! We are now accepting donations for the Fall Rummage Sale. Please drop off your items, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm until Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Location of event and drop-off: 2nd Floor, 2610 Hewes Way NW, Edmonton, AB (above the Mill Woods library)

Acceptable Donations: clean and usable items like clothing, household goods, art, crafts supplies, books, garden tools, home decor, and more.

Unacceptable donations: large furniture pieces, broken/unusable/dirty items, dangerous goods, car seats and helmets, and other safety equipment. Also: no encyclopedias, VHS, textbooks, puzzles with missing pieces, old magazines, or Readers Digest

If you are unsure about an item, please speak with a staff person by calling the main line at 780-496-2997. Thank you for your consideration and donations. The rummage sales are major fundraisers for MWSA, and we appreciate your support.

Thank you!

08/12/2026

We are excited to host ballet classes here in the fall.

For more info or to register by phone, call 780-496-2997 during regular business hours. Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

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08/11/2026

Have a fun-filled fall! MWSA has fitness programs, drop-in sports, art classes and workshops, dance classes, and more. The Fall 2026 Program Guide is now available online: www.mwsac.ca/programs

Most instructor-led classes start September 8, 2026. Register early so you don't miss out on your favourite classes. Registrations are accepted now.

Find your fun (see how much fun our members have at the centre): https://youtu.be/C_77yMG_DHs?si=iq1PswCViNwdqgbb

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08/07/2026

Hello!

Did you know that we send out a weekly newsletter every Thursday? It's the best way to stay up-to-date on all the latest news and happenings with MWSA and also in the community. Plus, we like to have a little fun!

Read the latest issue here and see what you're missing: https://mailchi.mp/4cddde91f85e/aug7-17996639

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07/22/2026

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07/20/2026

Our volunteers are braving the elements today at the Taste of Edmonton Last year, it was cold and rainy; this year, the weather is mild, but the air is quite smoky.

MWSA is one of the Charitable Partners, who will receive an honorarium for our volunteer contributions. Thank you, volunteers, for your time and hard work in helping with MWSA's ongoing fundraising efforts, and thank you, Taste of Edmonton, for the partnership opportunity.

If you are going out, be safe and take care of yourself.

06/29/2026

Did you know that MWSA sends out a weekly e-newsletter with all the latest updates about the centre's programs and events, along with relevant community events?

Find out why our newsletter subscribers are big fans. Our latest issue is here: https://mailchi.mp/46867122c4d4/aug7-17995677

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