Bowmont Seniors Assistance Association – Seniors Helping Seniors

Welcome to the Bowmont Seniors Assistance Association!

Seniors Helping Seniors

The Board of Directors welcomes you to the Bowmont Seniors Assistance Association. Over our Association’s 45 year history as a group of volunteers in the Bowness, Montgomery and Greenwood Village areas of Northwest Calgary, we have always been seniors helping seniors. The Board works diligently to help seniors by addressing issues of particular concern to them and assisting in creating community solutions so that they may live healthy, comfortable and dignified lives.

Discount Calendar

In January 2017, we launched our discount calendar. Board members developed the idea of capturing discounts offered to seniors by businesses in our area – from 30% off purchases on Tuesdays at Value Village to a once a month discount of 20% at Shoppers Drug Mart and all kinds of…

Tea & Conversation

This event provides local seniors with an opportunity to connect with each other and their community on a monthly basis whilst being entertained by a variety of performers. It is held on the fourth Tuesday of every month except June, July, August and December and is held at the Bowness…

Advocacy and Information

BSAA is prepared to advocate for seniors on issues that directly affect them. When warranted, we will be a voice for a particular cause, policy or recommendation. Frail and isolated seniors in the community often have multiple issues that put them at risk. These issues may include: Limited resources Social…

Upcoming Events

26 Feb '19 Tuesday Tea & Conversation26 Feb @ 1 pm - 3 pmBowness Seniors’ Centre, 6422-35th Ave NW
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26 Mar '19 Tuesday Tea & Conversation26 Mar @ 1 pm - 3 pmBowness Seniors’ Centre, 6422-35th Ave NW
Calgary, T3B 1S6 Event Details

23 Apr '19 Tuesday Tea & Conversation23 Apr @ 1 pm - 3 pmBowness Seniors’ Centre, 6422-35th Ave NW
Calgary, T3B 1S6 Event Details

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Recent News

January 6, 2019

A senior’s resolution: No more falling down in 2019 – From The Globe and Mail

This excellent article in the Globe and Mail addresses the issues surrounding falling in the older adult population. Sandra Martin is author of A Good Death: Making the Most of Our Final Choices, which won the B.C. National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction in 2017 and was a finalist for both…

January 5, 2019

RECOMMENDED: brainXchange: Upcoming Webinar – Psychosocial interventions for people with dementia

Bowmont Seniors’ would like to recommend the upcoming webinar by brainXchange Psychosocial interventions for people with dementia: past, present and future Event Date: Jan 14th, 2019 This presentation will broadly cover the spectrum of psychosocial research in dementia – past, present and future. Dr. Brodaty will summarise the evidence and…

January 4, 2019

Age-Friendly Calgary – Essential phone numbers for Seniors in Calgary

The City of Calgary's Age-Friendly Calgary initiative has made a wonderful graphic with Essential phone numbers for seniors in Calgary. This will be available from Age-Friendly Calgary as a fridge magnet, but you can download the PDF and print it out for your easy reference. Click on the image on…

July 28, 2018

Dehydration – Not Enough Water – from Global News

In this article and video from Global News “This is what happens to your body when you don’t drink enough water” , Global News reporter Marilisa Racco discusses the dangers of dehydration “You may think that little bottle of water you keep on your desk or in the cup…