Programs at the Mill Woods Seniors Association (MWSA)

Fall 2023 Program Guide

New Fall Programs: Community Choir, Intro to Acting, Yoga 4 Wellbeing, Floor Curling (Tuesday & Thursday), Ukulele 4 Beginners .

October 2023 Events calendar (updated Sept 26)

September 2023 Events Calendar

Program updates, Sept 21, 2023

Program Updates:

October 2023 Events calendar (updated Sept 26)
Full Programs (NO DROP-INS)
- Monday, 1 p.m., Strong Body Healthy Core
- Tuesday, 10:45 am: Stretch & Tone Yoga; 1 pm: Tai Chi
- Wednesday, 10:45 am: Barre Strength Stretch
- Thursday, 11:30 am, Yoga 4 Wellbeing; 12:30 pm, Core Strength Stretch; Thursday, 4:00 pm, Learn to play Pickleball
- Friday, 11:00 a.m., Chair Yoga I & 12:15 p.m. Chair Yoga II.
Programs Cancelled:
- Community Choir
- Intro to Acting
- Floor Curling League, Thursdays
- Table Tennis Evening, Thursdays
Few Spots are Available in these classes! Feel free to register or drop In:
- Wednesday, 12 pm, Keep Fit Active, 5 spots
- Wednesday, 1:15 pm, Line Dancing, 4 spots
- Friday, 10:30 am, Sit & Be Fit, 4 spots
- Friday, 12 pm, Keep Fit Active: 5 spots
Fall 2023 Program Guide (updated Sept 13, 2013)
- MWSA Book Club (meets 2^nd Tuesday of the Month at 11 a.m.): a couple of spots have opened up. Cost: $3M/ $5 NM.
- MWSA Members with Program Credit: If you have a credit on file, please register for programs in person, or over the phone (780-496-2997).
- Reciprocal Member Reminder: If you are a member at another seniors centre (i.e SWESA, SEESA, NESA), you can participate in our registered, instructor-led classes at MWSA member prices
September 2023 Events Calendar
MWSA is looking for new group fitness instructors
Important Notice to Members: MWSA members who currently participate in a free, and non-revenue generating program will be required to pay a $3.00 drop-in fee each time, effective on August 1, 2023.

Other Updates:

Important Reminder: MWSA members, please scan your MWSA plastic fob at the Front Desk. This helps us track attendance and other important information for funding purposes. Thank you for your cooperation. If you require a new fob, please request a new one at the Front Desk.
Note: If you have program credit in your file, please call 780-496-2997 to register for the programs
Don't forget to renew your membership!

Program Etiquette for MWSA Participants

Set up/Take-Down Responsibility. Activity participants are responsible for room setup and takedown.
Be on time/Leave on time. All participants should take note of their class start and end times. Come a bit early to the centre, as to not be late for your programs, and leave the room by end of scheduled times, so that all programs can start on time. All Clubs (non-instructor-led classes) should include takedown time in your scheduled time slot, i.e., if a class ends at 11:30 am, all participants need to vacate the room, and put away all equipment by 11:30 am.
Keep MWSA Clean. Please wear clean, indoor shoes to keep the floors clean for all participants.
Clean Everything After Use. Please use the disposable sanitizing wipes available in each of the program rooms to wipe down the chairs/tables and equipment after use.
Leave Rooms Clean & Empty After Use. Please put all equipment and supplies back into the storage rooms, i.e nets and posts should be returned to the storage room.

Thank you all for your cooperation.

How to Register for MWSA Programs Online (MyActiveCenter)

1. Open www.myactivecenter.com in your web browser, i.e., Google Chrome, Explorer, Firefox
2. Login to your MyActiveCenter account. New User - At the very top, select the green button “New Users” to create and activate a new account. Fill in your information: • Key Tag Number: is found on the back of your key tag. • Home Phone Number: is the number you used to register for your membership. • Email Address: Use your primary email address. • Password: Set your own password. Don’t forget to remember it for next time! • Click continue.	Existing User – At the very top, select “Sign In” and log in with the same email and password you used last time. If you have forgotten your password, select "Reset Your Password" and follow instructions (For tablet or smartphone users you will need to go to www.myactivecenter.com/#reset-password. Click Continue.
3. Search for “Mill Woods Seniors ” in the search bar. Select “Mill Woods Seniors Association” from the search results.
4. Once you have successfully created an account or logged in, all available classes will be listed in alphabetical order. Select the class you wish to register for by clicking the name of the program.
5. Scroll down to the calendar. Select one of the days listed. If it is a series, confirm you wish to enroll in all classes by hitting continue (this step will not appear if it is a one-time class).
6. Scroll above the calendar to a grey box to review and confirm the dates you have selected, hit the green “Register” button.
7. One final pop-up will appear to confirm your registration dates, click “Register.”
8. You can now either continue shopping or check out and pay. To continue shopping, click “Activities” at the top and follow the same steps. To check out, select the Cart icon at the top of the page.
9. Complete purchase: click the green “Pay Now” button a. Login to PayPal only if you have a PayPal account. OR b. Bypass PayPal to pay with Debit or Credit

**For more details on registering for programs, check out our "Program Registration Page." **

The Mill Woods Seniors Association (MWSA) provides a variety of programs and services for seniors 55+ living in Edmonton, AB. We aim to enrich seniors' physical and mental health and well-being.

We give seniors the opportunity to connect with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds, learn new things, have fun, and participate in health & well-being programs, arts & cultural events, recreation & social activities.

Program Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM-4:15 PM

Location: 2nd Floor, 2610 Hewes Way NW

Edmonton, AB T6L 0A9

(Above the Mill Woods Edmonton Public Library)

Phone: 780-496-2997

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO STAY ACTIVE AS YOU AGE

MWSA produced video featuring MWSA Members!

WHAT TYPES OF PROGRAMS DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

Check our latest program guide or call our office at 780-496-2997 for the most up-to-date information. Thank you!

FITNESS CLASSES

We have instructor-led classes, with a range of fitness levels, from low mobility, such as Sit & Be Fit, and Chair Yoga to active ones like Keep Fit Active and Tabata.

SPORTS

MWSA has a beautiful, multipurpose space for members to play drop-in floor curling, pickleball, and badminton. We also have a billiards/pool room.

GAMES

We have comfortable lounging areas to socialize and play drop-in games like Canasta, puzzles, Scrabble, and Dominoes. We also organize a weekly Cribbage program!

ARTS PROGRAM

MWSA has instructor-led art classes and workshops; drop-in art; Quilting; Knitting; and Sewing & Crafting. We also host an annual Christmas Craft/Book Sale in October. Moreover, we have drop-in Jam Sessions for music lovers.

PRESENTATIONS

MWSA regularly hosts monthly presentations and workshops; resource fairs; and regular coffee chats with community members so that our seniors can stay informed with the latest information in health and wellness; finances, social issues, personal safety; and more!

NUTRITION

MWSA operates and manages the 2nd Floor Cafe, which serves hot breakfast, lunch, and everything else in between. We aim to provide healthy, affordable meals for our seniors. We also have a Heat2Eat Frozen Meals program.

LEARNING PROGRAMS

MWSA is a great place to learn new things such as computers and technology; an additional language, and more! We're always looking for new program ideas for our seniors.

OUTINGS

MWSA organizes regular group outings to local city attractions and events in Edmonton, AB, and day trips to surrounding areas. We've visited places such as the Alberta Legislature building, Royal Alberta Museum, Chinatown, River Cree Casino, Citadel Theatre, Taste of Edmonton, Ukrainian Village, and more!

SOCIALIZATION

MWSA organizes many social events throughout the year, including dinner socials, cultural events, coffee chats, monthly birthday parties, conversation circles, and more! We are here to facilitate positive relationships to reduce social isolation in seniors.

GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM

MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTY PROGRAM

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

MWSA is a non-profit organization, and we rely on volunteers to help our Centre run smoothly. We have many volunteer positions available, such as Front Desk, Cafe cashier, kitchen help, special events, Board members, administration assistant, and more!

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MWSA members will get discounted rates for programs and services, and will be able to register for classes with "My Active Center." MWSA members will also receive a discount on annual City of Edmonton Recreation Centre passes.