News from NESA!

Hello to our community! We hope you have had a great start to April. We are excited to welcome you back for another fun-filled season and hope you are looking forward to it as much as we are! While we don't have a lot of new news to share with you since our last email, we wanted to share some important information and dates!

Important Dates to Note

Monday Book Sales at McClure - NESA's Next book sale is on Monday, April 15/24 - 9:00am-3:00pm

Bottle Drive at Steele Heights - May 1/24 (8:30am-12pm)

Kuhlmann's Greenhouse Fundraiser On until April 24/24 Click here for more information.

Garden and Plant Sale NESA's Garden Club is hosting its Annual Plant and Garden Sale - May 17/24 10:00am-3:00pm at Steele Heights.

Spring 2024 Season at NESA

We are pleased to announce that the Spring 2024 Program Guide is available online and via hardcopy pickup at the McClure United Church. Please click here to view what we have in store for you this season!

Spring 2024 Season Schedule: April 15 to June 24, 2024 (10 weeks).

Haven't registered for your Spring programs yet? They may get cancelled!

The Programming Team is reviewing program enrollment numbers and if sufficient enrollment totals are not met in time, we will have to cancel or postpone your beloved programs! If you or someone you know still needs to register, please visit us online, in-person at the McClure United Church or by calling 780-496-6969.

Please take a look at the list below to see what programs have not yet met their required enrollment minimums and may be subject to cancellation.

Courses in need of more registration (including their start dates):

Active with Arthritis | Thursday, April 18/24
Age Reversing Essentrics | Monday, April 15/24
Art Club | Monday, April 15/24
Clogging (All levels) | Monday, April 15/24 and Wednesday, April 17/24
Essentrics for Seniors | Thursday, April 18/24 [The 11:55am-12:40pm class]
Essentrics for Stretch and Tone| Monday, April 15/24
Guitar: Blues Level 1 | Friday, April 26/24
Guitar: Level 1 | Friday, April 26/24
Guitar Level 2 | Wednesday, April 24/24
Guitar Level 2.5 | Wednesday, April 24/24
Harmonica (Group) | Friday, April 26/24
Line Dancing Level 1: Kick up your heels | Tuesday, April 16/24
Line Dancing: Level 2 | Tuesday, April 16/24
Spanish (All levels) | Wednesday, April 17/24
Stretch and Tone Yoga (Beginner) | Tuesday, April 16/24
Stretch and Tone Yoga (Intermediate) | Thursday, April 18/24
Ukulele: Level 1 | Wednesday, April 17/24
Ukulele: Level 2 | Wednesday, April 17/24

Do you need help with your Income Tax Filing?

Do you want to have your taxes done for free? The NESA Volunteer Tax Program is on until the end of April and we have lots of available appointments!

This is a partnership between NESA and the CRA in order to provide free income tax service to our members. To be eligible, you must be a senior with an income that is less than $35,000 for one person and $45,000 for two people.

You are welcome to refer your friends and family to the program too!

If you qualify and would like to access the program, please give us a call at 780-496-6969 and leave a message. A volunteer will be in touch with you to set up an appointment.

NESA and Northgate Cafe Service Proposal: Call to Food Service Vendors

The North Edmonton Seniors Association is currently looking for a cafe operator at the Northgate Lions Centre. Please click here to view the proposal and learn more about the opportunity.

Plant and Garden Sale at NESA!

Save the date and plan to visit us at the Steele Heights Community League Hall for the NESA Garden Club's annual plant and garden sale on Friday, May 17, 2024. Click here for more details!

Do you like shopping at the Kuhlmann's Greenhouse?

If so, click here for more information about an exciting fundraising opportunity that NESA is a part of!

Do you or someone you know need to talk?

Did you know that the Red Cross has a Friendly Phone Calls program? This no-cost program matches people over the age of 18 with trained Red Cross personnel who connect with them regularly to check-in, provide emotional support, encourage healthy coping strategies, and suggest well-being resources and community connections to other existing services.

This Friendly Phone Calls program is safe, accessible, free, and available nationwide. Call 1-833-979-9779 toll-free from 9am-5pm on weekdays or click here to sign up.

Grocery Gift Cards - Get yours today!

Did you know that NESA sells grocery gift cards for Sobeys, Safeway, and Save-On Foods? For every grocery card you buy from NESA, our seniors recreation centre earns a small percentage from each card sale. Those funds then go towards our various seniors fundraising initiatives.

If you are interested in purchasing a grocery gift card, please come on by our temporary office at the McClure United Church to purchase yours today! Click here for our office hours.

Thank you for supporting our fundraiser!

Still haven't signed up for your online NESA account?

Let's get you connected today so you can join in on all the fun!

Please click here to get the process started!

Have questions or need technical support?

Please call us at 780-496-6969 or email us today!

Please note that the purchase of a 2024 NESA Membership is not required to gain access to your online account, though it is required for registration.

Are you brand new to NESA and wish to become a member?

Click here to get started!

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7524 - 139 Avenue
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