Senior Corner: Camrose Senior Centre Activities This Summer
The Camrose & District Senior Centre Society (Mirror Lake Centre) offers a $20 annual membership for adults 50+ with a variety of ongoing activities. Several programs continue through the summer as drop-ins, including Men's Pool, Duplicate Bridge, Ladies Pool Fun Club, and Canasta. Some activities pause for summer and resume in September. For more information or to register, contact the Camrose Senior Centre or visit their weekly schedule online.
Staying mobile and connected is a key part of remaining independent in Camrose. Whether it is a medical appointment, a trip to the grocery store, or visiting a friend, having reliable transportation makes all the difference.
Camrose offers several practical options for seniors. The Camrose Community Bus provides free, wheelchair-accessible transit on a fixed route several days a week. For one-on-one support, Drive Happiness — a volunteer driver program run through Camrose & District FCSS — matches seniors 55+ with volunteer drivers for medical appointments, errands, and social outings.
For those wanting more flexible paid service, Home Instead has an office right in Camrose offering escorted transportation. And the Taxi Token Program provides discounted fares for lower-income seniors who need door-to-door service.
Practical Steps for Staying Mobile:
- The Camrose Community Bus runs free, wheelchair-accessible fixed-route service Tuesday through Saturday, 9am–5pm — with on-demand and group bookings available Mondays and Wednesdays. Contact Rose City Handi-Van Society or City of Camrose Engineering Services for the current schedule.
- The Taxi Token Program offers $4 off taxi and handi-van fares for lower-income seniors — ask at Camrose Engineering Services or local community organizations how to get tokens.
- Contact Camrose & District FCSS at 780-673-1350 to register for Drive Happiness, the volunteer driver program for 55+, and to ask about the new Provincial Assisted Transportation program for door-to-door rides.
- Home Instead in Camrose offers escorted transportation for seniors as a paid service — call (780) 809-1001 to ask about rides for medical appointments, grocery trips, and outings.
- Plan regular rides a few days ahead — volunteer programs like Drive Happiness need lead time to match you with a driver.
- Keep a written list of transportation contacts (FCSS, Home Instead, Community Bus booking, a backup friend or family member) near your phone.
- Arrange a backup plan with a family member or neighbor for unexpected trips.
Reader action: If you or a family member could benefit from a ride, call Camrose & District FCSS at 780-673-1350 or the Camrose Community Bus through Rose City Handi-Van Society to see which option fits your needs.
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