Seniors Groups & Support

Killam Seniors Society

Exterior of Killam Seniors Society. The Building is a brown brick building with an octagonal front window.

Location

  • 4929-50 Street (Main Street)
    Yearly Memberships: $20/person

    Meetings: The 3rd Thursday of every second month at 1:30 pm
  • Pot Luck Suppers: 4th Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30pm
  • Birthday Celebrations/Cards: 2nd Thursday of the month 1:30 - 3:00 pm
  • Card Parties: Wednesday evenings & Sunday Afternoons 1:30pm
  • Coffee Club: Monday to Saturday at 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. $1.00 (bottomless cup)
  • Pool Table, Shuffle Board & Dart Board
  • Catered Events: At least once a year a catered dinner is held for all Seniors to attend
  • Fundraising: Members support community projects that benefit all residents, young and old as well as the Killam Healthcare Centre
  • Rental Rates for the Seniors Hall:  0 - 2 hours $40, 2 - 5 hours $75, 5 hours+  $125.00. Call Dianne Blaeser (780) 385-2221 for bookings.
  • For more information please call: 
    Laraine Russell (President) 780-385-2258
    Dianne Blaeser (Treasurer) 780-385-2221

Seniors CHOICES Program 

"To assist seniors and their support networks to access needed programs, services and supports so seniors can sustain their independence."

Flagstaff Family and Community Services is assisting area Seniors with the following supports and services. Please contact the Killam FFCS Office for more information or an appointment at 780-385-3976

  • Arthritis Society
  • Alzeimer's Society
  • Aids to Daily Living
  • Personal Response System
  • Personal Directives and Wills
  • Homecare / Meals on Wheels/ Support
  • Cancer Society, Kidney Foundation
  • Fraud Prevention & Elder Abuse
  • Referrals for Community Support

Assistance with Access to Federal Programs such as Canada Pension, CPP Disability & Death Benefit, Old Age Security.  Help with Provincial Programs such as AB Seniors Financial Assistance, AB Special Needs Assistance, Property Tax Deferral program, Seniors Blue Cross, Optical & Dental programs and Assistance for Diabetic Supplies.

Meals on Wheels - Convenant Health / Killam Lions Club

  • Certified Dietician approved menu following the Canada Food Guide which includes soup or salad, hot entree and dessert
  • Sponsored by Killam Lions Club who covers a portion of the cost
  • Meals delivered by volunteers Monday thru Friday, between 11:30am - 12:00 noon
  • Choose how often you would like a meal delivered
  • Gift Certificates are available at the Killam Health Centre

If you are interested in this program, please contact:
Joan Hill
Telephone: (780) 385-3741
Killam AB T0B 2L0