BRAGG CREEK SNOWBIRDS
50 PLUS FELLOWSHIP
Mission Statement: Bragg Creek Snowbirds Senior Fellowship is committed to fostering a vibrant and supportive community for seniors by promoting active engagement through meaningful connections, activities, and resources.
Vision for the Future: Our vision is to be recognised as a vibrant centre of activity for senior fellowship. We envision a future where seniors in Bragg Creek and beyond thrive in a welcoming environment, enriched by diverse opportunities for personal growth, social interaction, and community involvement.
OPEN HOUSES
Tuesdays 1:00 - 4:00 pm Thursdays 1:00 to 9:00 pm.
The third Thursday evening each month is Open Mic.
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons the Chalet is open to all members. You can use this space as a gathering with your friends to play games, socialize, do crafts - you decide you coordinate.
Coffee is free and beverages are available to purchase.
BOOK CLUB: 1:15 pm First Wednesday each month
EXERCISE CLASS: 1:15 - 2:30 Fridays (cancelled for the summer)
FOOT CLINICS:
June 12 & 26
July 24
August 14
Sept 4 & 25
October 16
November 6 & 27
December 18
For more information see Foot Care Clinic tab under Medical/Therapeutic page.
Although the Snowbird's medical transportation program is being terminated, we still have some budget we need to use up. If you need a ride to a medical appointment, please contact our volunteer driver, George Low, directly at (403) 651-6239 or georlow@gmail.com.
Once we have exhausted the budget and the program is terminated, we will inform you and share contact information of other groups that offer medical transportation in the Bragg Creek and the surrounding area.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
June 3 - Seniors week tea party - Snowbird Chalet
Drop in 1:00 - 4:00 - Bring a senior friend or neighbor
June 5 - 9:00-11:00 - Rockyview Foundation is providing an opportunity to having your say on housing for Seniors in Bragg Creek. It is open to Bragg Creek residents 55 plus. RSVP at https://forms.gle/hVrnqhMUqSuuX3GF9.
June 2-8 - Cochrane has many exciting opportunities all week that are open to Bragg Creek residents. See www.cochrane.ca/seniors week for details.
Member and Guest Only events:
June 21 - Members dinner - watch your email for details
Sept 6 - Rollin Smoke BBQ - learn how to be a "Pit Boss". The first 30 members / guests that respond to Snowbirds.EventRSVP@gmail.com will get the full day to enjoy and learn from the event. At dinner,(doors open at 5PM with dinner at around 6PM ) we invite 50 others that may want to enjoy this delicious meal. Student $90.00 - Dinner only $45.00
About Us
Members 50+
We are a social club in Bragg Creek Alberta for members 50 + years young who are interested in connecting with fellow community members for Activities, Educational Sessions, Events, Monthly Dinners and Social Get Togethers
Various Activities
We create and participate in various community Activities, like the Bragg Creek Days Parade!
Social Events
Monthly Member Dinners, Social Parties, Weekly Thursday night pub and games night
MEMBERSHIPS
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
We ask for your continued support by renewing your membership for 2025.
Payment is $15.00 per person and may be made by one of the following:
In person at the Chalet cash or cheque, Tuesday’s 1200 to 400 PM and Thursdays 100 to 830 PM.
Payment by cheque mailed to BRAGG CREEK SNOWBIRDS, P.O. Box 135, Bragg Creek, AB T0L 0K0
By interac e-Transfers. Via your bank. Payment to:
Braggcreeksnowbirdsfellowship@gmail.com
If any of your information has changed please advise myorchids101@gmail.com
Thank you again for your commitment and partnership.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
COME VOLUNTEER - OPEN THE POSSIBILITIES!!!
The Bragg Creek Snowbirds Senior Fellowship is looking for members interested in Volunteering. If you are interested in contributing to any of the Snowbirds Fellowship's teams or initiatives please contact anyone of us on the Board.
EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE
President - Dave Rupert
Vice President - Dan Creaser
Secretary - Crystal Cassidy
Treasurer - Mike Wattam
Past President - Brian Hodgkins
DIRECTORS
Terry Handrahan
Carole Gert
Ian Greenhalgh
Keith Leewis
Steve Visscher
MJ Leewis Kirk
Lynn Gallen
Committees
Building Maintenance: Keith Leewis
Finance: Mike Wattam
Newsletter: Carole Gert
Purchases/Supplies: Dan Creaser, Keith Leewis
Social Committee: President: MJ Leewis-Kirk Vice President: Donna Gartner
Book Club: Michelle Gaudek - mfgaudek@gmail.com
Cuisine Team: Tanya Kamachi, Rani Mandhar, Peggy Rupert
Rentals: Bob Johnston, bandedbob@gmail.com (825) 994-3725
Anne Wilson, jakawils@telus.net (403) 949-7099
Website and Facebook page: Crystal Cassidy
Contact Us
Better yet, see us in person!
We are open Tuesdays 1- 4 pm and Thursday from 1 - 9 pm. Drop by to learn more about the Snowbirds and to sign up as a member.
BRAGG CREEK SNOWBIRDS SENIORS FELLOWSHIP
Additional Information
Mailing Address:
PO Box 135 Bragg Creek, Alberta, T0L0K0 Canada
Street Address:
19 Balsam Ave, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada
Phone: 403-949-3313
Facebook page
Bragg Creek Snowbirds Seniors Fellowship Group
Email: braggcreeksnowbirdsfellowship@gmail.com
Snowbird event response email: Snowbirds.EventRSVP@gmail.com