Seniors Supports and Activities
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Huddlestun Seniors Centre
The Pincher Creek Senior Centre is a welcoming community hub for adults 50 and over. The facility is wheelchair accessible and weekly activities ranging from coffee groups, bridge and cribbage games, and scheduled guest speakers.
Annual Membership is $25.
2025 Executives
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President |
Elaine Hyde |
403-627-8035 |
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Vice President |
Arnold Nelson |
403-632-9439 |
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Secretary |
Edna Nelson |
403-627-4573 |
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Treasurer |
Judy Griffiths |
403-632-3003 |
Want to run a program or event for seniors at the Huddlestun Senior Centre? Contact Marie Suchla at (403) 627-2500.
Pincher Creek Foundation
Crestview Montly Activity Calendar
Rent Assistance Benefit
Pincher Creek Foundation / Crestview Lodge is the local administrator of the Provincial Rent Assistance Benefit. The Rent Assistance Benefit (RAB) is a program in Alberta that provides a subsidy to help make rental accommodations more affordable for individuals and families. Recipient households living in market rental housing receive a monthly benefit payment to subsidize their housing costs.
If you feel you could benefit by this program, please contact Crestview at (403) 627-3833.
To qualify for provincial affordable housing programs, applicants must:
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have an income below local income limits as determined by the market for that community,
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be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, refugee, applicant of refugee or immigrant status; or landed immigrant for whom private sponsorship has broken down,
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evacuees from Ukraine with Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel are eligible to apply.
Meals on Wheels
The Meals on Wheels program in Pincher Creek is a volunteer-based community service run as a cooperative effort among various partners. It is available to individuals who are aged, ill, handicapped, convalescent, or who lack the strength or motivation to prepare adequate meals.
How to Arrange for Meals
Call Crestview Lodge (403-627-3833) and arrange to meet with the Meals on Wheels Coordinator to fill out the application documents. Meals can be provided as soon as the documents are completed, or to start on an arranged date.
If a meal is to be cancelled for some reason the client, or someone, MUST call the Kitchen 24 hours in advance. If a meal has been prepared for a client and has been delivered, then the client is responsible for paying for that meal. To make any changes to your meals or cancel a meal, call Crestview Lodge Kitchen at 403-627- 3833, ext. 4, at least 24 hours in advance.
Meals will not be left by the Volunteer drivers if clients are not at home to receive them. Health regulations require that meals be refrigerated and consumed within a specific time frame. If you are not at home we cannot guarantee the safety of the meal, and we do not want clients to get sick.
For more information, visit
https://pinchercreekfoundation.ca/meals-on-wheels-2/
Pincher Creek Legion Branch #43
Special Services
Legion Medical Cupboard is for the community to be able to access medical equipment when needed. There is no cost for the equipment, however please share a donation when the item is returned. The Legion operates solely on these donations. If you require an item phone the Legion at 403-627-4024 and they will do their best to accomodate your medical needs.?
ARE YOU A VETERAN, RCMP, or FIRST RESPONDER in the Pincher Creek area? Please let the Legion know so they can include you in their special Veteran and First Responder Events! Email
rclegion43@outlook.ca to have your name added to the local Veteran and First Rsponder List.
Funeral Services
For funeral arrangements please contact the Ladies Auxiliary, they offer funeral reception services. Please email or contact Sandra McMullen at 403-627-3028 for more information and booking requests.
Weekly Activities
LINK Services
The following information has been shared directly from
https://www.lfsfamily.ca/counselling-outreach-education/link-services
The primary goals of LINK Services are to support older adults in their ability to age well in their homes, increase their utilization of services and resources, and promote connections to the community. This can involve working in collaboration with professionals to support seamless access to services or doing one-on-one appointments with the LINK Worker. Our services are primarily for adults aged 55+ who are living in the Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek areas. Meetings with the LINK Worker are client-focused and empowering, helping individuals feel more secure, independent, and supported in their lives.
Services can include navigation and referrals to:
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housing
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food security
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healthcare
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transportation
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social/recreational supports
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financial/legal services
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mental health support
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and much more
LINK Groups
LINK Groups provide a space for open discussion, fun and interactive educational material, and social networking for participants to become more connected to their community and themselves. Each group can be tailored to public and individual needs and vary in length and duration.
Current LINK Groups are:
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Coffee Chat Groups
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Building Healthy Relationships As We Age
Eligibility and Cost
LINK Services are available to:
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Adults 55+ living in the service area
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Organizations that serve seniors
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Professionals wanting social prescribing support
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Caregivers or support workers wanting to learn about resources for older adults in their care
These services are available at no cost to the individual, professional, or organization.
Contact Info
If you are interested in booking individual appointments or joining groups, please email LINKintake@LFSfamily.ca.
If you are a professional or senior-serving organization wanting more information about programs and services, please email KHolz@LFSfamily.ca.
Locations:
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1098 3rd Avenue North in Lethbridge
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Pincher Creek district
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Crowsnest Pass district
Office Phone: 403-327-5724
Office Hours
Pincher Creek: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 10 am to 3 pm
Healthy Aging Alberta
Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) is a ‘by community, for community’ initiative working to make Alberta one of the best places to grow older. Our work is led by the Community Leadership Council, powered by United Way Calgary and Area, and generously supported by the Government of Alberta and Waltons Trust.
Pincher Creek Community Adult Learning Program
Pincher Creek Community Adult Learning is helping individuals in our community enhance their personal and professional development. PC Community Adult Learning believes that education can change lives and build stronger connections within our community, and are dedicated to turning that belief into reality.
For more information, visit
https://pincherlearn.ca/
Snow Accommodation
How to Let Us Know About a Concern or Report a Bylaw Complaint
Free Tax Service at the Pincher Creek and Distric Library
The Pincher Creek and District Library offers a Free Tax Service for eligible individuals every spring before taxes are due to be filed. Watch for 2026 information coming soon.
Fraud Prevention
Government of Canada
Fraud is the number one crime against older Canadians. Though people of all ages can be victims of fraud, older people get targeted more than others. Some of the reasons are that they are often home during the day to answer the door or phone, they can be more trusting and they may not have family or friends close by to ask for a second opinion.
RCMP Guidebook
Who is this guide intended for?
This guide is for seniors, their family members, care-givers, friends, and anyone else who may find it useful. It is not meant to include everything but tries to answer some common concerns when it comes to seniors' safety and security. Our goal is to raise awareness of seniors' safety issues to improve their quality of life.
Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program
The Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program allows eligible senior homeowners to voluntarily defer all or part of their residential property taxes, including the education tax portion. This is done through a low-interest home equity loan with the Government of Alberta.
If you qualify, Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program will pay your residential property taxes directly to your municipality on your behalf.
