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Senior Services is a division of the Community Development Department of the City of Medicine Hat. Through outreach and internal programs involving the coordination of approximately 100 volunteers involved in over 35 programs, Senior Services provides facility management, partnerships and numerous support programs as well as a comprehensive food services component including approximately 60,000 Meals on Wheels annually.
Senior Services promotes the well-being of people 50+ through various support services through our senior's centre. This centre is both run by a dedicated team of City staff members, as well as a huge amount of support from volunteers and community partners.
Public Notice
Strathcona Centre will be closed for undergo a major renovation starting September 2, 2019. The project encompasses the replacement of important components which have reached their end of lifecycle, including the roofing system, HVAC equipment and fire alarm components. The exterior of the building will be given a facelift, and a new entryway with barrier-free access will better accommodate members with mobility aids.
Strathcona Centre activities will be re-located during the closure – click here for activity schedule updates, or contact 403-529-8307.
Fitness centre members of the Strathcona Centre will have their memberships honoured at the Crestwood Recreation Centre until renovations are complete.
Strathcona is scheduled to re-open December 2, 2019.
Contact Senior ServicesPlease do not hesitate to stop in, call or even send us an email if you have questions, comments, or you just want to say hello. Business hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. To contact a staff member at the Seniors Centre, see the directory below:
Program / Service | Contact Information |
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Strathcona Centre 1150 5th Street SE |
403-529-8307 |
Veiner Centre 225 Woodman Ave SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3H2 |
403-529-8307 |
Darren Scott Food Services Supervisor |
403-502-8776 |
Shona Dickie Superintendent of Community Support Services |
403-502-8718 |
Shantel Ottenbreit Community Resource Worker |
403-529-8368 |
Deidre Giesbrecht Volunteer Programs Coordinator |
403-529-8384 |
Bonnie-Lou Yaroshko Administrative Support |
403-529-8316 |
Meals on Wheels Program |
403-525-8885 |