OLDER ADULTS
SERVICES AND
PROGRAMS
INVENTORY 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction4
Civic Participation
5
Communication6
Community Support and Health Services
Community Support
Health Support
8
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Housing19
Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
21
Respect and Social Inclusion
23
Safety25
Social Participation
29
Transportation33
Older Adults Services and Programs Inventory 2016
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INTRODUCTION
Being called a “senior” in the 21st Century
is quite different than what it used to be. In
fact, many who qualify to be “seniors” rebel
against the label. Today, those who are
eligible for membership and discounts can
be anywhere between the ages of 55 and over
100 years old.
In Devon, based on the 2014 municipal census,
there were 1,502 identified residents over 55.
To break that down even further, at the time of
this study, there were 790 between 55 and 64
years; 440 between 65 and 74 years, and 272
over 75 years.
Research into the needs of older adults has
highlighted that there is no one sure-fire way to
age-in-place appropriately. For some, it means
staying in their own home and having local
supports; visiting professionals and support
services available to come when they need
them. Others want to live in a more social and
collective environment. But in all cases, the
desire to remain independent, for as long as
possible, seems to take precedence.
This guide is aimed at supporting older adults
and seniors with useful information from
what’s available socially, to where to find inhome help, and who to call for health advice.
This information is gathered by the Town
of Devon Family and Community Supports
Service (FCSS), with support from the
Older Adults Advisory Committee, and
incorporates Town of Devon services, health,
and community and not-for-profit groups. It
does not include business information – if
you are looking for a business, these can be
found by calling 780-987-8300 or online
at www.devon.ca. Please notify the FCSS
office of any errors / omissions at FCSS@
devon.ca or if you have any questions /
comments, you can call 780-987-8325.
Copies in large print are available in print and online. Call
780-987-8325 or visit www.devon.ca
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Programs and Services for...
CIVIC
PARTICIPATION
Supporting older adults and seniors to be able to meaningfully engage in the
community and promote a culture of skill learning and experience sharing.
Program
Offered By
Description
Information
and Contact
The Town of Devon is often looking to community members to fill spaces on one of
several boards, covering a wide range of
interests from business to recreation.
780-987-8300
www.devon.ca
Various
There are numerous volunteer opportunities within Devon – for the Town of Devon,
churches, community groups or for ongoing
general support (e.g. at the hospital)
For a list of community groups or to
sign up as a Town
volunteer
780-987-8325 or
www.devon.ca
Trash Bash /
Devon
Clean Up
Recreation
Every year (April / May) the Town of Devon
hosts the clean-up event to help remove
debris from around our Town.
780-987-8300
www.devon.ca
Volunteer
Bank –
Older Adults
Specific
FCSS
Sign up to provide snow removal and light
yard work to support for those on a lower
income with disability or 65+
780-987-8325
www.devon.ca
Boards and
Committees
Volunteer
Opportunities
Town of
Devon
(TOD)
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Programs and Services for...
COMMUNICATION
Providing residents with easy access to and increased awareness of services
and programs in the region.
Program
Offered By
Description
Information
and Contact
Information
and Referral
FCSS
A key source of information for residents to
access other services in and around Devon
– including links to housing, finance, mental
health, seniors and employment advice and
local groups, programs and services.
Monthly
Older Adults
Calendar
TOD Recreation
The Town of Devon recreation department
coordinates a town-wide monthly calendar of
activities aimed at older adults and seniors.
780-987-8331
www.devon.ca
Various
Devon and Area older Adult Service Inventory
Take a Closer Look 55+
Town of Devon Website / Facebook
Devon Dispatch
780-987-8325
www.devon.ca
Local Older
Adult Specific
Information
780-987-8325
www.devon.ca
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COMMUNICATION
Program
Provincial
Older Adult
Information
Federal
Older Adult
Information
Offered By
Alberta
Seniors
Description
Information on financial assistance (Alberta
Seniors Benefit, Special Needs Assistance),
housing, taxes, benefits, safety, seniors advocate, planning for Aging In Place, and links to
many agencies and services. Call, visit website
or in person at an Alberta Supports location.
Edmonton
Argyll Centre
6325 Gateway Boulevard NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5H6
Hours of operation: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Information on Canada Pension Plan, Old
Age Security, Guaranteed Income Support,
Retirement Pension, Disability Benefits,
Death Benefit and Survivors Pension. Call,
visit website or in person at one of four Edmonton locations.
Older Adults Services and Programs Inventory 2016
Information
and Contact
780-987-8325
www.devon.ca
Toll-Free:
1-800-277-9914
TTY: 1-800-255-4786
www.
servicecanada.gc.ca
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Programs and Services for...
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
AND HEALTH SERVICES
Offering a variety of health and home services, and supports to enable residents
to stay in Devon longer.
Program
Offered By
Description
Information
and Contact
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Crisis Support
Outreach
Home
Support
Crisis Support
Centre
At the Crisis Support Centre we save lives
and change lives. We help Edmonton and
our surrounding communities deal with the
stresses of daily life and the situations that
no one should go through alone. By phone,
in person, and online, we’re always available.
We offer immediate support for crises that
can’t be put on hold.
FCSS
Leduc
Seniors Services provides preventative social
programs to assist seniors and persons with
disabilities to maintain their independence
and enhance their quality of life. Seniors
Services works with community partners to
provide necessary support for people to live
as independently as possible.
24 hours –
780-482-HELP
(4357)
www.crisis
supportcentre.com
780-987-8331
www.devon.ca
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND HEALTH SERVICES
Program
Offered By
Description
Information
and Contact
Outreach Home Support – continued
Seniors Services manages two subsidized
programs for supporting seniors and adults
with disabilities in their own homes:
Outreach
Home
Support
Subsidized
Counselling
Snow / Yard
Buster
FCSS
Leduc
• Outreach Home Support (OHS): a light
housekeeping service that clients may
access on a weekly or monthly basis
• Home Help (HH): available in the spring
and fall to assist clients with heavier
cleaning chores within the home
780-955-4554
Both of these programs assist clients to stay
independent in their own safe, clean and
comfortable homes. Services are tailored to
each client’s particular needs and abilities.
These services may be received on a shortterm basis for individuals in need of temporary assistance or on a long-term basis for
individuals with chronic illness or disability.
Costs based on income.
TOD FCSS
There are times when it is good to talk and
not everyone can afford to access counselling. FCSS is able to support eligible residents
with up to seven counselling sessions. $21-60
per session
780-987-8325
www.devon.ca
TOD FCSS
This program supports low income seniors
or people with disabilities who need support with snow clearance or light yard work
through a team of volunteers.
780-987-8325
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND HEALTH SERVICES
Program
Volunteer Tax
Program
Beginning
March – End
April annually
Offered By
Description
Information
and Contact
If you are a low-income earner, a senior, have
a disability or in receipt of social assistance
you may qualify for this program.
TOD FCSS
To be eligible for this free service you must
be collecting one or more of the following:
CPP, OAS, Social Assistance, AISH and / or a
full time student, newcomer to Canada, Aboriginal or senior – AND your total household
income cannot certain income thresholds.
780-987-8325
www.devon.ca
Free to eligible persons.
Form Filling
Assistance
TOD FCSS
Provision of a free service to aid people
complete forms to access other government
services (e.g. housing, financial support).
Grant form support to community groups
where necessary.
Wheelchair
Loans
Devon
Lions
Free loan of electric wheelchairs, manual
wheelchairs, scooters and walkers.
TOD FCSS
The Town of Devon believes in creating an
inclusive community where all residents can
lead a healthy and active lifestyle regardless
of economic circumstance. Through the
fund, financial barriers to participation in
programs and activities are eased.
Participation
Fund
You are pre-approved if you are a recipient
of: income support, AISH, Alberta Child
Health Benefits or Alberta Adult Health
Benefits. Those who are not pre-approved
may still be eligible for the fund.
780-987-8325
www.devon.ca
780-999-2791
780-987-8325
www.devon.ca
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND HEALTH SERVICES
Program
Offered By
Description
Information
and Contact
The LDFB is operated on an appointment
only basis for food hampers on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00pm. (CLOSED HOLIDAYS) Clients
must call the day of hamper pick up
for appointment. we do not pre-book
appointments.
Food Bank
WeCan Food
Co-op
Leduc and
District
Food Bank
(LDFB)
WeCan
Food
Basket
Society
For clients who require food assistance, the
following information is required upon intake:
• Full Names of all individuals/members
living at that address.
• Identification for all individuals/members
living at that address.
• Provide the required information each time
the LDFB services are requested, including
current proof of residency (power or gas
bill), dated for the month being accessed.
• Source of income.
• What circumstances have led to the need
for food assistance?
The WeCan Food Co-op operated monthly
to provide families and individuals with an
opportunity to access nutritious food at an
affordable price. Orders are placed on or
before the first Friday of each month. Pick up
is third Thursday of the month.
Phone:
780-986-5333
Fax: 780-986-4803
[email protected]
www.leducfood
bank.ca
780-986-1890
or 780-986-6721
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND HEALTH SERVICES
Program
Offered By
Description
Information
and Contact
The Devon United Church Thrift Shop is a
volunteer organization under the direction of
the women of Devon United Church (UCW).
Thrift Shop
Devon
United
Church
The Thrift Shop provides affordable, gently
used clothing and small household items
to those who need it, great bargains for
the shopper, and a means of recycling the
excesses of our consumer society. The funds
raised are in turn re-distributed into the
community and the church.
Tuesdays – 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Thursdays – 1:00 to 4:00 pm & 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Saturdays – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
780-987-3714
www.devon
unitedchurch.org
/thriftshop.php
Once a month a small crew, loads up the
back of a small pick-up truck and heads
off to Discovery Place Seniors’ Complex
for fun and fellowship with some of our
community’s senior citizens. Generally the
last Monday of each month, but dates are
subject to change depending on space
availability.
Ecumenical
Outreach
MultiChurch
This program assists individuals / families in
need in Devon and area with food, household items, clothing, furniture and gas cards.
780-987-2791
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND HEALTH SERVICES
Program
Offered By
Description
Information
and Contact
HEALTH SUPPORT
Health Link
Health Link –
Dementia
Advice
Specialist
Alberta
Health
Services
Health Link Alberta provides health advice
and information through a toll-free phone
number to all Albertans. Access is 24 hours,
7 day a week and support is provided by
experienced registered nurses and other
health-care professionals. Whether you’re
calling for yourself or a loved one, Registered
Nurses at Health Link Alberta will assess your
symptoms and determine the most appropriate care. Need help finding the nearest
immunization clinic? Wondering how to find
a family doctor? Looking for a program on
diabetes or prenatal classes? Call Health Link
Alberta for all your questions around where
to go for health care and help navigating the
health system
Alberta
Health
Services
A registered dementia nurse, who has extensive training and experience in seniors’
health, will be able to do a more in-depth
assessment to gain an understanding of each
individual situation. The dementia nurse will
provide support and advice to patients and
caregivers, and can connect callers to services available in their community.
8-1-1
www.myhealth.
alberta.ca
8-1-1
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND HEALTH SERVICES
Program
Various
Health
Services
Offered By
Devon
General
Hospital
Description
• Laboratory Services, 7 days per week
• Diagnostic Imaging Services 7 days per week
• Home Care, 7 days per week
• Adult Day Program, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday
• 24/7 Emergency Department
• 24/7 EMS coverage with an ALS Unit
(Advanced Life Support, at least 1
Paramedic)
• 10 Acute Care Beds
• 3 Transitional Care Beds
• 10 Long Term Care Beds
• 1 Respite Bed
• Regional Mental Health Clinic 3 days per
week (Days Vary)
• 3 Family Practice Clinics for
physician services
Information
and Contact
780-732-3000
www.albertahealth
services.ca
Referral via physician
Nutrition
Counselling
(Dietitian)
Alberta
Health
Services
Hours of Operation
Monday 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
780-732-3000
www.albertahealth
services.ca
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND HEALTH SERVICES
Program
Offered By
Description
Information
and Contact
The use of technology to deliver health services, expertise and information in real time
over distance, improving access and eliminating barriers to care across Alberta and beyond.
Clinical
Telehealth
Services
Extended
Clinic Hours
Leduc
Beaumont
Devon (LBD)
Primary Care
Network
Devon
General
Hospital
LBD
Primary
Care
Network
LBD Primary Care
Network
There are currently over 140 towns and cities
(1000 plus sites) across Alberta that have
access to video conferencing equipment.
Possible Uses
• Initial consultations/assessment
• Discharge planning
• Case reviews
• Follow-up /monitoring
• Family visitations
• Group patient education
• Counseling / Mentoring
780-732-3000
www.albertahealth
services.ca
Devon Hospital Clinic
Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm.
780-342-7000
Devon Medical Clinic
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
9am to 7pm
780-987-3315
Associated Medical Clinic (Devon)
Monday to Thursday: 9am to 7pm
780-987-4322
Calmar Medical Clinic
Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm.
780-985-3344
Coordinates health services through a network of physicians and health care providers
working together to provide primary care to
patients. Provides core services including
complex health care & follow-up, screening,
chronic disease prevention & care, mental
health care, palliative care, elder care, longterm care, and rehabilitative care.
780-986-6624
www.lbdpcn.com
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND HEALTH SERVICES
Program
Offered By
Description
Information
and Contact
211 Edmonton is a program of The Support
Network that provides a direct link between
essential community services and the people
who need them.
211
The
Support
Network
211 Edmonton is your single access point
to the health, human services, community
resources, and government assistance
people need every day as well as in times of
crisis. We can help you find:
• basic needs (food, clothing, shelter and
financial support)
• employment resources
• parenting support
• counselling/support groups
• health care
• legal services
• and MUCH more...
2-1-1
www.inform
alberta.ca
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND HEALTH SERVICES
Program
Offered By
Description
Information
and Contact
Continuing care centres (e.g., auxiliary
hospitals and nursing homes) provide:
• 24/7 care for people with complex
medical needs
• Short-term care to give a person’s regular
caregivers a break (respite)
Continuing
Care Centres
and
Community
Care Central
Access
Alberta
Health
Services
Services provided within the centres include
rehabilitation, recreation therapy, and dialysis
programs. Community Care Central Access –
information on:
780-496-1300
• Integrated Home Living
• Day programs
• CHOICE (Comprehensive Home Option of
Integrated Care for the Elderly)
• Community Aids for Independent Living (CAIL)
• Integrated Supportive Living
• Integrated Facility Living (long-term care)
All facilities are run independently of the PCN.
Eldercare
Consultation
Team
Leduc
Beaumont
Devon
Primary
Care
Network
(LBDPCN)
The Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care
Network provides a specialized geriatric
assessment service for seniors who have
chronic, complex health issues. Our goal is
to ensure seniors living in Leduc, Beaumont
and Devon enjoy optimal health and quality
of life while remaining in the community for
as long as possible. We accept referrals for
the following conditions:
780-986-6624
www.lbdpcn.com
• cognitive/behavioural concerns
• functional decline (falls, mobility issues)
• review of medications
• capacity assessment
This program is by referral from a PCN
physician ONLY. Ask your doctor for a referral.
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND HEALTH SERVICES
Program
Seasonal
Influenza
Vaccine
Clinics
Prescription
to Get Active
Offered By
Public
Health
LBD
Primary
Care
Network
Description
Available to all Albertans six months and older. Held at various times throughout the year.
This program was developed by family
doctors. Its purpose is to help encourage
people who are not getting enough exercise
to become more active. Family doctors
and other health care providers who are
part of different Primary Care Networks
(PCNs) first identify patients who could
benefit from more exercise. Then they fill
out a special prescription that provides
details on how their patients can act on that
recommendation.
Information
and Contact
780-732-3000
www.alberta
health
services.ca
780-986-6624
www.lbdpcn.com
You can choose whatever type of physical
activity that suits you. Devon and Leduc both
have options locally.
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Programs and Services for...
HOUSING
Information on non-market, assisted, and long term care housing.
Program
Offered By
Description
Information
and Contact
Leduc Foundation provides affordable
rental accommodation to modest income,
independent seniors 65+ throughout
Leduc County.
Goldring Manor – offers 24 one bedroom suites:
Seniors
Specific
Apartments –
Independent
Living
Leduc
Foundation
• 3-storey building with elevator
• Main Lounge for social gatherings
• Laundry room
• Powered parking stalls available
• Barrier free / wheelchair accessible
Rents are based on 30% of gross monthly
income, including pensions (OAS, CPP,
private), supplements (Guaranteed Income
Supplement, Alberta Seniors Benefit),
investment or interest income. Income is
reviewed annually with rent set for a one
year period. Rent will be adjusted whenever
circumstances change.
780-986-2814
www.leduc
foundation.ca
Heat and water are included. Electricity,
telephone, cable TV and parking are extra.
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HOUSING
Program
Affordable
Housing –
Independent
Living
Offered By
Leduc
Foundation
Description
Maddison Manor – 12 one bedroom, 9 two
bedroom and 7 three bedroom apartments
for eligible adults under 65. 4-storey building
with elevator, Laundry rooms. Powered
parking stalls available. Barrier free /
wheelchair accessible.
Information
and Contact
780-986-2814
www.leduc
foundation.ca
Rent is set below current market conditions
and evaluated annually.
Assisted and
Independent
Living Units
Long Term
Care Beds
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Discovery
Place
Discovery Place provides supportive living
for seniors 55+ seeking an independent and
stimulating lifestyle.Individuals residing
in Integrated Life Care facilities are able to
continue to live a relatively independent
lifestyle. Discovery Place residents can also
rest assured knowing there are certified care
personnel on our premises at all times to
offer qualified senior care through our home
care services.
780-987-6500
www.discoveryplace.ca
Devon
Hospital
Devon General Hospital offers 10 long term
care beds to patients from all three towns.
Helps residents live better by focusing on
long-term quality care. Although the Primary
Care Network does support physicians to
accept patients, any questions or concerns
go direct to the hospital.
780-732-7000
www.alberta
health
services.ca
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OUTDOOR SPACES
AND BUILDINGS
Making Devon a community that is accessible for all ages.
Program
Information
and Contact
Offered By
Description
Sidewalk /
Wheelchair
Accessibility
Planning &
Infrastructure – TOD
The Town of Devon undertakes strategic
cutting in sidewalks for wheelchair ramps
and retrofitted construction of Town owned
facilities to meet code.
780-987-8300
www.devon.ca
Plowing and
Salting
Planning &
Infrastructure – TOD
Over the winter months the Town of Devon
clears snow and ice from town owned sidewalks, roads and pathways.
780-987-8300
www.devon.ca
Trails
Town of
Devon
The parks unit also maintains over 26
kilometres of paved and natural trails,
including several trails in the picturesque
North Saskatchewan River Valley, Devon’s
trail system has something to offer everyone
from bird-watching and biking to berry
picking and skiing.
Designed and laid out in loops, the trails offer
individuals the opportunity to hike, run, bike
or cross-country ski a variety of distances
without having to backtrack on the trails and
take the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of
the local wildlife, flora and fauna.
780-987-8300
www.devon.ca
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OUTDOOR SPACES AND BUILDINGS
Program
Dog Park
Public Parks
Offered By
Town of
Devon
Town of
Devon
Description
Marked fenced grassy area where members
of the public can allow their dogs to run free
without fear of running off.
• Pipeline Park
• Voyageur Park
• Imperial Loop
• Centennial Park
• Riverview Park
• Ball Park
• Haven Avenue & Area
• Ravines Park
• Downtown Park
• Powerline Right
• Town Office Park
of Way Park
• River Drive
• Oakland Park
• Highwood Park
• Highwood Green Space
• Miquelon Tot Lots
• Sandhills Park
Information
and Contact
780-987-8300
www.devon.ca
780-987-8300
www.devon.ca
Each park has a unique set up and access.
Most parks have benches and / or bench
tables. Full listing of what is available will be
listed on the Town website.
Current Playgrounds
Public
Playgrounds
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Town of
Devon
• River Drive - By ball
diamond # 1
• Chungo Drive (Holy Spirit)
• Highwood subdivision
• Robina Baker School
• Pipeline Park west
• Power Line Park
• Skateboard Park
• Splash Park
• Field of Dreams Ball Diamond Park
• BMX Park (at the Power Line
Right of Way)
780-987-8300
www.devon.ca
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RESPECT AND
SOCIAL INCLUSION
Connecting people throughout our community.
Program
Description
Offered By
There are a number of churches in Devon, all
of which offer social and spiritual support to
residents in Devon through service, inclusion,
special events, ministries / study groups and
activities. Some are specific to men and some
to women, others are communal.
Churches
Various
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Devon Alliance Church
Devon Community Church
Devon United Church
Holy Name Lutheran Parish
River of Hope Church
St. George’s Anglican Church
St. Maria Goretti Roman Catholic Church
Victory Lutheran Church
Information
and Contact
Links to all these
churches can be
found at
www.devon.ca or
call 780-987-8300
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RESPECT AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
Program
Social /
Community
Groups
Offered By
Various
Description
• Devon Slow Miler Run Club
• East of 60 Productions
• Friends of the Devon Library
• Devon Quilting Group
(see Pioneer 73 entry)
• International Plastic Modelling Society
• Devon Nordic Ski Club
• Devon Golf Club – Men / Women League
• Devon Mixed Adult Slo-Pitch League
• Royal Legion
• Lions Club
• Devon Citizen’s on Patrol
• Devon Discovery Walkers
• Devon Pottery Guild
• Farmer’s Market
Information
and Contact
Links to all these
groups can be found
at www.devon.ca
or call
780-987-8300
Other groups are available but may not
be as relevant to 55+ to participate in but
volunteers are always welcome.
Trash Bash /
Devon
Clean Up
Volunteer
Bank –
Older Adults
Specific
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Recreation
Every year (April / May) the Town of Devon
hosts the clean-up event to help remove
debris from around our Town.
780-987-8300
www.devon.ca
FCSS
Sign up to provide snow removal and light
yard work to support for those on a lower
income with disability or 65+
780-987-8325
www.devon.ca
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SAFETY
Helping keep Devon safe.
Program
Offered By
Description
Information
and Contact
Emergency
9-1-1
In case of emergency call 9-1-1
9-1-1
Report a
Crime /
Concern
Crimestoppers
If you wish to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers is open 24 hours a day, seven days
a week.
1-800-222TIPS(8477)
Devon
RCMP
The Devon RCMP Detachment is a municipal
Detachment that provides police service to
the Town of Devon. The Devon Detachment
is very active in the community, participating
with various initiatives such as Citizens on
patrol, Auxiliary Program, Youth Justice Committee, and programs in the schools.
780-987-3414
Devon Fire
Department
The Devon Fire Department is a well-trained
group of approximately 35 dedicated volunteer fire fighters - men and women who
provide fire protection, rescue and education
to the residents of Devon and the County of
Parkland (District 1).
780-987-3718
Royal
Canadian
Mounted
Police
Detachment
Devon Fire
Department
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SAFETY
Program
Victim
Support
Citizens
on Patrol
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Offered By
Description
Leduc
Victim
Services
The mission of Leduc & District Victim Assistance Society is to provide a highly skilled,
compassionate level of service to any victim
of crime or tragedy, through our dedicated
and trained staff and volunteers. Our Victim
Service Unit is a policed based, non-profit,
charitable society that works in conjunction
RCMP detachments to provide support, information and referrals during their time of crisis,
trauma or tragedy whether it is as a victim of
crime, sudden death or family crisis.
Devon
Citizens
on Patrol
The main goal of the Citizens on Patrol
program is to be on the look-out for any
suspicious or criminal activity, to record this
activity and, where appropriate, to report
such activities to the RCMP. COP members
act as additional “eyes and ears” for their
community and the RCMP, which assists in
reducing crime.
Information
and Contact
780-980-7232
www.leducvictim
eservices.ca
devon.cop@
gmail.com
www.
devoncop.org
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SOCIAL
PARTICIPATION
Providing opportunities to socialize, share and engage.
Program
Offered By
Description
Information
and Contact
SCHEDULED AND DROP-IN PROGRAMMING
Community
Programming
for Older
Adults
Older Adults
and Seniors
Centre
Devon
Adult
Learning
Council
Pioneer 73
Club
The DALC provides educational programming
and coordinates external programming for
adults in Devon. Their directory comes out
twice per year.
Pioneer 73 Club is a senior’s centre for social
events and recreational activities (for 50+).
Ladies gather on Monday mornings from
9AM - 12PM for quilting projects. These quilts
are made for people in need. On Tuesday at
1 PM floor curling and on Tuesday evenings
games of crib at 7 PM. Every Wednesday and
Friday drop-in program where we play cards,
shuffleboard or any other board games. On
the second Thursday of each month - lunch
meeting at noon for the members. On the
fourth Monday of each month at 7PM - Music
Jam and Dance (open). On the second
Sunday- crib tournament at 1 PM. 780-721-0912
devonadult
learning@
outlook.com
780-987-4822
Facebook:
https://www.
facebook.com/#!/
P73Club
Hall rental available when it is not in use.
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SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
Program
Description
Offered By
Information
and Contact
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – $10 per day
Provides day programs which include:
• recreation and leisure activities
• family teaching and support
• basic personal care
• meals and snacks
• health monitoring (if available)
• physical therapy and occupational therapy
(if available)
To access the program, people must:
Adult Day
Program
Alberta
Health
Services
– Devon
General
Hospital
• be living in the community and are being
discharged from a facility
• not have any other regular social outings
• have a family doctor in the community
• want to take part in the program
• be able to work in a group
• not need more than moderate help with
personal care needs at the program
• still need physical and occupational
therapy if going to the program for
these services
780-496-1300
www.albertahealth
services.ca
Accessing the service – more information:
People can self refer or have a referral from
a family member, caregiver, doctor, or other
healthcare provider. Referrals are made to
Community Care Access and people are
put on a wait list. People will be put into a
program that best suits their needs.
In Branch
Older Adult
Programming
Devon
Public
Library
Exercise classes – Mon / Weds
Keeping Healthy – once per month
Book Club
780-987-3720
www.devonpublic
library.ca
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SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
Program
Offered By
Description
Information
and Contact
RECREATION AND FITNESS
Brain Gym
Discovery
Place
Developed specifically for the residents at
Discovery Place, Brain GYM® instructs easy
physical movements that synchronize the
body and mind, optimizing how we learn and
perform in all areas of our lives. The wellness
program offers brain stimulation that makes
learning easier and may possibly prevent or
slow down the early onset of Dementia or
Alzheimer’s, while improving overall wellbeing.
780-987-6500
www.discoveryplace.ca
Open to non-residents.
Swim Pass
Discount
TOD
Recreation
Discount provided on single, punch and
seasonal passes.
780-987-8300
www.devon.ca
Recreation
and fitness
programming
TOD
Recreation
Variety of programming offered to residents
of Devon
780-987-8300
www.devon.ca
Recreation
and fitness
programming
Discovery
Place
Discovery Place is a unique and active senior’s
community. As you soon as you enter our
doors, you get the sense that Discovery Place
is designed for people with an active appetite
for living. We offer a range of programs and
services, as well as social interactions out in the
community, that help keep your body, mind
and spirit healthy, vibrant and young at heart.
780-987-6500
www.discovery
place.ca
Open to non-residents.
Pedometer
Loan
Devon
Public
Library
Through the Uwalk program patrons pf the
library can borrow a pedometer for a period
of time to track walking and engage in
fitness practices.
780-987-3720
www.devonpublic
library.ca
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SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
Program
Public
Recreation
Facilities
Description
Offered By
Various
Dale Fisher Arena
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Information
and Contact
780-987-8300
www.devon.ca
SOCIAL
Museum –
Discounted
Entrance Fee
Church –
Social
Leduc #1
Various
Seniors potluck lunch every second
Wednesday – Alliance Church
JOY Fellowship – Devon Community Church
Single Seniors
Supper
Devon
Lions
Churches –
Social
Various
Library Card
Leduc #1 offers exhibits of photos, archives
and interpretive-hands on displays that will
show you the discovery that changed the
industry and province forever. Seniors groups
tours also catered for.
Devon
Public
Library
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Public
Buildings
780-987-3100
780-987-3385
Hosted annually, this free supper is held in
December for fun and socializing. Register
ahead of time to get your invitation and book
your free ride on the bus.
780-987-0086
Catholic Women’s League
780-987-2858
780-987-3714
United Church Women
A public library card allows one to borrow
books, magazines, large print books and
a variety of media including audio books,
movies, TV and music. Card users can also
access computers. Also enables Alberta
wide access.
55+ = $10
Wheelchair
Accessible
Locations
1-866-987-4323
www.leducnumber1.com
http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/
devonab
780-987-3720
www.devonpublic
library.ca
65+ = free
All Town of Devon public buildings are
accessible.
780-987-8300
www.devon.ca
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TRANSPORTATION
Getting out and about.
Program
Community
Bus
Offered By
TOD FCSS
Description
The Town of Devon offers a subsidized doorto-door bus service to scheduled locations
during the week. It is a part ring and ride
program (for in town use) and part prebooked. Open to everyone, including those
in wheelchairs or mobility scooters, parents
with strollers or shopping carts (subject to
space and car seat criteria).
Information
and Contact
780-910-1960
www.devon.ca
$4.75 - $15.50 round trip per person
Older Adult
Oriented Bus
Routes
Discount
Bus Pass
TOD FCSS
The service provided is oriented to a number of activities that seniors access in other
towns – e.g. bowling and aquafit. $4.75 $15.50 round trip per person.
780-910-1960
www.devon.ca
TOD FCSS
In-town multi buy ticket can be purchased 10
round trip rides for the price of 9.
780-910-1960
www.devon.ca
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