Sherwood Park News has reported:

Strathcona County’s community calendar for Oct. 15 through Nov. 5 features gatherings for seniors, an art show and sale, workshops, Halloween events, volunteer information and reminders about the Oct. 19 referendum. Activities are scheduled in Sherwood Park, Ardrossan, South Cooking Lake and Josephburg, with additional ongoing programs and seasonal information listed for residents.

On Thursday, Oct. 15, the afternoon Widow to Widow group meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at The Park Church. The group offers women who have lost their husbands a place to connect, form friendships and move forward. All widows are welcome; Gladys can be reached at 780-662-2475 for details.

Friday, Oct. 16, has two listings. The ANAVETS Oktoberfest Dinner begins when doors open at 5 p.m. at Wye Community Hall, with entertainment by the For the Love of Music band. The evening includes food, music and dancing, and guests are encouraged to bring family and friends. Admission is $20 for members and $25 for non-members; RSVP by Oct. 12 to Sherri at 780-417-3030.

Also on Oct. 16, Nibblefest runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the South Cooking Lake Seniors Association, #102, 22106 South Cooking Lake Rd. WE Seniors chef Ray Mallare will prepare soups, brunch bowls, lunches and his well-known carrot cake while discussing his food program. The cost is $10 per person. Register by emailing information@sclsa.ca or calling 780-484-7637.

The Art Society of Strathcona County presents the Falling into Colour Art Show and Sale from Friday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 18, at A.J. Ottewell Community Centre, 590 Broadmoor Blvd. in Sherwood Park. The reception is set for Oct. 16 from 7 to 8 p.m.; the show and sale continues Oct. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features local artists and original artwork, and encourages visitors to shop locally and support area artists.

On Saturday, Oct. 17, the inaugural WE Seniors Artisan Guild Market takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at #140, 501 Festival Way, Sherwood Park. The juried market showcases local makers aged 55 and older, with handcrafted woodworking, textiles, jewellery and other items. Visitors can browse gifts and home creations made with care, originality and craftsmanship. For more information, call 780-400-2111 or email questions@weseniors.ca.

The Sunday Dance at Ardrossan 55+ Club, 21 Queen St., Ardrossan, is scheduled for Oct. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. Dennis Kinasewich & Friends will provide music. Tickets cost $12 at the door and include a snack served at 2:30 p.m.; everyone is welcome.

WE Seniors will hold Active Aging: Transit, Utilities & More on Monday, Oct. 19, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at #140, 501 Festival Way, Sherwood Park. The session covers services and resources for older adults in Strathcona County, including health care, housing, financial supports, transportation and community programs. Participants can also learn how local waste management works, how to use transit and how Hodge Podge Lodge helps residents reuse materials and reduce waste. Register by calling 780-400-2111 or emailing questions@weseniors.ca.

The Sherwood Park and Strathcona County chapter of Seniors United Now meets Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Bethel United Church, 298 Bethel Dr., Sherwood Park. Registration starts at 1 p.m., with the meeting at 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker John Scalzo, SCOOPS director of special events with the Strathcona County Citizens on Patrol Society, will present “Who We Are, What We Do.” Denis can provide information at 780-893-2871.

Two activities are listed for Wednesday, Oct. 21. The evening Widow to Widow gathering runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church. It welcomes all widows and provides a place to connect, build friendships and move forward; contact Laurie at 780-662-4852.

The Strathcona County Library’s tech classes for county seniors are hosted by the Bookmobile at the South Cooking Lake Seniors Association, #102, 22106 South Cooking Lake Rd. The Oct. 21 topic is “Finding and Losing Your Device.” Registration is through the library at 780-410-8615 or bookmobile@sclibrary.ca.

The WE Seniors Roadshow visits Josephburg on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Josephburg Area 55 Seniors Centre, 57A, 54569 Range Rd. 215. Visitors can register for a Mason Jar Soup Workshop, learn about pulses, have a free light lunch and cake, receive door prizes and meet community representatives. Grandchildren, neighbours and friends are welcome. Register by calling 780-400-2111 or emailing questions@weseniors.ca.

On Friday, Oct. 23, local artist Michelle Condie leads Prairie Fall Art from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the South Cooking Lake Seniors Association, #102, 22106 South Cooking Lake Rd. Participants will create an acrylic artwork inspired by fall on the Prairies. No experience is needed, and materials are provided. The fee is $30 for members and $32 for non-members. Register at information@sclsa.ca or 780-484-7637.

A Mason Jar Workshop is also scheduled for Oct. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at #140, 501 Festival Way, Sherwood Park. The session explains how to buy, store, cook and use pulses in simple meals. Participants will assemble mason jar meals and take home two ready-to-make recipes featuring beans and pulses. Registration is available at 780-400-2111 or questions@weseniors.ca.

The Gilmore Park Community League hosts its Haunted Forest & Jack-O-Lantern Walk on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Gilmore Park, 15 Gilmore Ave., Sherwood Park. The forest is designated as less scary from 6 to 7 p.m. and scarier from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The Sherwood Park Crusaders will join the event, and visitors are invited to bring carved pumpkins to line the park pathway and vote for their favourites. Costumes offer a chance to win prizes. Storytelling, roaming characters, ghostly gardens and hot chocolate are among the other features. The league will accept cash or e-transfer donations. Details are at www.gilmorepark.ca.

On Sunday, Oct. 25, the Ardrossan 55+ Club holds a Canasta Tournament. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and play begins at 10 a.m. in Ardrossan. Players must bring a partner; the fee is $25 per person, payable at the door. A 50/50 draw, coffee and lunch are included, and costumes are welcome. For information, call Delores at 780-464-7200.

The Howl-ween Pooch Parade runs the same day from 2 to 4 p.m. at Greenland Garden Centre, 23108 Hwy. 16. Participants can dress up themselves and their dogs for a parade supporting Paws Up Program Animal Rescue. The event includes prizes and a photo booth. Pre-registration is required, at $15 per dog. Spectators may attend with a $2 cash admission donation, and pet food donations will also be accepted. Information is available at greenlandgarden.com.

WE Seniors presents Active Aging: Understanding Your Health on Monday, Oct. 26, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at #140, 501 Festival Way, Sherwood Park. The program offers practical guidance on maintaining healthy vision, reducing fall risks and using daily aids for healthy aging. It also covers health-care self-advocacy, communication with providers and ways to address common barriers. Register at 780-400-2111 or questions@weseniors.ca.

The Sherwood Care Fashion Show & Auction takes place Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park. Models from the Sherwood Park Crusaders and Park Girls Volleyball will take part. Tickets cost $25 and are available at festivalplace.ca or at the door. Proceeds will fund enhancements to residents’ daily activities. Call 780-722-3087 for information.

The South Cooking Lake tech class series continues Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the South Cooking Lake Seniors Association, #102, 22106 South Cooking Lake Rd. The session, hosted by the Strathcona County Library Bookmobile, is titled “Photo Editing on Mobile Devices.” Seniors can register through the library at 780-410-8615 or bookmobile@sclibrary.ca.

The WE Seniors Roadshow is in Ardrossan on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Ardrossan Memorial Hall, 60 First Ave. The day includes the option to register for a Mason Jar Soup Workshop, information about pulses, a free light lunch, cake, door prizes and opportunities to connect with community representatives. Residents may bring grandchildren, neighbours or friends. Call 780-400-2111 or email questions@weseniors.ca to register.

Volunteer Strathcona will host a drop-in on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at its office, #205, 48 Brentwood Blvd., Sherwood Park. Visitors can learn about volunteer roles throughout Strathcona County and ways to participate in the community. Refreshments and cookies will be provided, and everyone is welcome. More information is available at volunteerstrathcona.ca or programs@volunteerstrathcona.ca.

The ongoing and seasonal listings include the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Campaign. Residents can fill a shoebox with gifts intended to bring joy and hope to children in need around the world, either in person or online. Boxes are available at Sobeys, Crescendo Music and Once Upon A Child. Collection Week runs Nov. 16 to 21, with filled boxes to be dropped off at the Church of the Nazarene during the hours posted at operationchristmaschild.ca. Shoeboxes for boys aged 10 to 14 are especially needed. Contact Doreen at 780-464-6127 for details.

The Ardrossan 55+ Club at 21 Queen St. has weekly activities throughout the year. Mondays include drop-in chair yoga at 11 a.m., followed by canasta, crib and pool at 1 p.m. Carpet bowling is held Tuesdays at 1 p.m. from October to May. Wednesdays feature floor curling and floor shuffleboard at 1 p.m. from September to May. Bocce takes place Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. from May to September; canasta, crib and pool follow at 1 p.m., with crib again at 7 p.m. Fridays bring Artists at 9:30 a.m. and Scrabble at 1 p.m. The club also holds a monthly dance on the third Sunday and a potluck supper on the fourth Tuesday. New members are welcome.

Elections Alberta Returning Offices in Sherwood Park are hiring referendum workers. Poll workers are needed for daytime shifts on Oct. 19, while ballot counters are required from Oct. 19 to 21 for day, evening and overnight shifts. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and can apply as an Elections Officer at elections.ab.ca or contact a Returning Office at 825-218-0218 for Sherwood Park or 825-218-0219 for Sherwood Park-Strathcona.

Applications are also open for a Special Ballot for the Oct. 19 referendum. Residents can apply at elections.ab.ca or call Elections Alberta at 780-427-7191.

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