This campaign is a powerful way for Diner customers to support seniors in our community.
By rounding up purchases at checkout in the diner, small contributions quickly add up to meaningful impact – helping fund programs, services, and support for seniors across Lethbridge!
Simply ask to “round up” when you checkout at the diner or drop a few coins in the box beside the till!
Support the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization while celebrating the people, moments, and connections that matter most to you. By contributing to our Donor Wall, you can upload a photo in honour or memory of a loved one, a special milestone, your organization’s logo, or your personal connection to our community.
Your generosity helps us continue providing vital programs, social connection, and support for older adults in our community—while your photo becomes part of a lasting tribute displayed with pride.
We are thrilled to announce a special T-Shirt Sale hosted by the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO)! Whether you are a long-time member or a dedicated volunteer, now is the perfect time to wear your LSCO pride on your sleeve—literally.
Our shirts are made from 100% premium cotton, ensuring they are both soft to the touch and durable enough for all your daily activities. We have a wide range of sizes available, from Small to 2XL.
To celebrate the incredible work our volunteers do, we have some fantastic offers running through April 30:
Ready to grab yours? Visit the LSCO Admin Desk to enjoy your discount and pick up your new favorite shirt.
Don’t wait—these special Volunteer Week prices are only available until April 30!
Celebrate the extraordinary women in your life with an elegant Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO). Join us on Sunday, May 10th, 2026, for a morning of delicious food, family memories, and community spirit.
Every mom deserves to feel special. To make the day unforgettable, we’re featuring:
Exciting Door Prizes: Enter to win curated gift baskets and prizes Mom is sure to love.
Flowers for Mom: Each mother will receive a beautiful bouquet from the MS Society Carnation Campaign.
Professional Family Portraits: A professional photographer will be on-site to capture a high-quality photo of the whole family—the perfect keepsake! Photos by donation
This isn’t just a meal; it’s a mission. All proceeds from this fundraiser directly support the LSCO, ensuring we can continue providing vital services and programming to Lethbridge seniors for another 50 years.
To ensure a comfortable experience for everyone, we are offering three gourmet buffet sittings. Please select your preferred time when booking: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM for space and flexibility.
Adult – $25
Senior – $20
Youth (Under 13): $15
Child (Under 4): Free
Seating Note: Tickets purchased together will be seated at the same table. If you wish to be seated with friends or family who purchased tickets separately, please contact us in advance so we can arrange a larger table for your group.
Reservations are required. Secure your tickets through one of the following methods:
Cancellation Policy: We kindly ask for notice by Monday, May 4th if you are unable to attend. No refunds will be issued. Please note that guests are responsible for the cost of all reserved tickets, as these funds directly support our senior services.
Volunteers are also needed for this event. Please contact the Volunteer team at volunteer@lethseniors.com or 403-320-2222 ext. 208 if you are interested.
Any questions about this event can be directed to Hannah at hdupuis@lethseniors.com or 403-320-2222 ext. 302
Thank you to our presenting sponsor Wellings of Brooks
Thank you to our desert table sponsor Amour & Glow
The Sun: A symbol of vitality and optimism, the sun reflects the bright spirit of our members and the warmth of the sunny Lethbridge community we call home.
The Horizon Lines: Inspired by the rolling beauty of the coulees, these curves represent a smile and the strong foundation of belonging found at LSCO
TO IMPROVE CLARITY & AWARENESS
We are evolving from a traditional senior centre into a vibrant modern hub for older adults where every stage of aging is full of purpose, connection, and opportunities to thrive.
TO ATTRACT more people
Position LSCO as the go-to place for recently retired or active older adults seeking fitness, hobbies, and social connection.
TO REFRESH COMMUNITY PERCEPTION
We are simplfying our message so the community knows who LSCO is, what we offer, and who we serve.
TO BUILD TRUST & SUPPORT
A polished, professional brand with clear storytelling and consistent visuals will build confidence that LSCO is a trustworthy, impactful place to invest time, money, and care.
SUNNY & WELCOMING
Optimistic and approachable; uses warm colors and bold accents to create a professional sense of belonging.
MODERN & PROFESSIONAL
Polished and consistent; balances our 50-year legacy with clean typography and a bold, forward-looking feel.
VERSATILE & COHESIVE
A unified, flexible system that allows every program to have its own identity while always tying back to the LSCO family.
HUMAN & LIVELY
Authentic and energetic; features real, diverse members in candid moments to showcase a vibrant community hub full of life.
This page is designed to help you get aquainted to the new online registration process and take advantage of everything that the LSCO has to offer. There is lots more to come with this platform and we’re exited to slowly start to use it more!
You must have a MyActiveCenter (MAC) account to register online. This is needed for both members and non members. We recommend you do this prior to registration on December 11th and testing it early.
Before registration, we recommend you:
When registering, your membership must be active during the entire time a program is scheduled to run or you will not be able to pay the member price. Follow the instructions further down this page under “To Renew Your Membership Online” to check your expiry date and/or renew your membership. Or you can renew it in person just like normal.
We are actively working on a way for Ultimate Fitness members to register online for classes included in their membership.
For Winter Registration, Ultimate Fitness Members will still need to register in person. We want to make sure everything is working properly before adding additional layers to the system but the plan is for Ultimate Fitness Members to be able to register online next registration period.
Our old online registration platform did not connect to our in person system MySeniorCenter, which meant staff had to manually duplicate online registrations, verify memberships by hand, and limit what could be offered online. Our new system—MyActiveCenter—is fully connected to the system you already use when signing in at the centre.
And many many more features to come!
Select Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization then Continue (If we don’t show up automatically, type “Lethbridge” where it says “Search by center name”
For members, choose “I have a key tag” and fill in your member number (this is the little plastic keytag with the barcode on the back you use to sign in), as well as your phone number. This phone number MUST match the phone number the LSCO has on file in order to sign up. If your phone number or member number does not match, you will receive an error when clicking “sign up” and will not be able to connect your account. please call the LSCO or visit the front desk so we can update your profile. As soon as it’s updated on our end, you should be able to complete the process.
You do have the ability to share this account with your spouse. You’ll have your two profiles connected to just one login and will be able to chose which spouse wants to register for each program.
For non members, chose I dont have a key tag and fill in your information.
Scroll down to fill in an email address you’d like to use as well as a password. Confirm the password, and then click Signup. Please note, the LSCO does not have the ability to reset this password, so please make sure you keep track of it somewhere.
That’s it! Account created!
STEP 1: Go to www.myactivecenter.com and login. Enter your login info in the blue section on the right.
STEP 2: Choose the activity you want to register for by clicking on it. Classes with multiple sessions should appear when you select it. You can also filter available activities by the day they occur or their category. Alternatively, you may choose to view activities in a Calendar view.
Step 3: Click the Add to Cart button to add the sessions(s) of your choosing to your shopping cart. If you are a member, the non-member price should be crossed out with the member price displayed instead. Your membership must be active during the entire time a program is scheduled to run or you will not be able to pay the member price. If the member discount is showing for some programs but not for others, your membership likely expires sometime during the the 4 month session. Follow the instructions further down this page under “To Renew Your Membership Online” to check your expiry date and/or renew your membership.
You can see discounts applied and the days the program is scheduled to run by clicking on “Schedules and Discounts” If you qualify for the Welcome policy and have set that up at the admin desk, the price displayed for you should be even lower than the member price.
Continue adding activities until you’re ready to check out. Click “Activities” at the top to add more programs. If the cart preview isn’t already open and you wish to navigate to your cart, you may open the cart-preview by clicking the little Cart icon in the upper right.)
Step 4: Check out and pay when you have added all programs you would like by clicking “pay for selected items”. Fill in your credit card information and then click “pay”. MyActiveCentre does not save your credit card information to keep the site as safe as possible. You will need to re-enter your credit card information any time you would like to pay.
SUCCESS! You are now registered to everything in your cart. You can click View Schedule to see everything upcoming that you’ve signed up for, or Continue Browsing to go back to the LSCO’s activities.
For adult memberships, the process would be the same, but you would choose “LSCO Adult Membership”
Please note: If you qualify for the LSCO Welcome Policy (25% of for couples with an income less than $50,000 or individuals less than $30,000), you will need to come into the LSCO to get that discount on your membership. Once your Welcome policy membership is completed, you can register for programs online and receive the Welcome Policy discount.
Sjoerd and Kevin in the Computer Lab will be available during December Sharing and Help Sessions from 1 – 4 on December 5, 8,10, 12, 15, 19, 22 . You can use the computers in the computer lab to set up your account.
You can also stop by Andrea’s office, located across from the sign-in computers
View this tutorial with steps and more indepth instructions.
We arecelebrating our 50th Anniversary with a communityOpen HouseonSaturday, September 20 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Everyone is invited to explore the centre, connect with LSCO clubs and groups, and discover the many programs and services available for older adults and the wider community.
The event will feature:
Free 30-minute trial classes for different mobility and fitness levels
Guided facility toursevery 30 minutes, showcasing LSCO’s programs, services, and spaces.
A rare chance to enjoy the LSCO’s 50’s Style Diner on a weekend, perfect for bringing a friend to try it out.
Find Your New Hobby
Play & Socialize
AND dont miss out on our awesome door prizes. Open to everyone in the community, even those who might not be silver haired yet!
“This Open House is about celebrating 50 years of LSCO serving the community, while giving people a chance to experience the wide range of opportunities available here,” says Executive Director, Kaitlynn Weaver. “From classes and clubs to support services, there is something for everyone at LSCO.”
LSCO clubs and groups will also be on hand to showcase what they do, answer questions, and welcome new members.
Groups and clubs attending include: The Amateur Radio Club, Genealogy, Karaoke, Computer Club, Quilting, Badminton, Table Tennis and more!
The event is free to attend and open to all.
The event generated $13,000 in profit, complemented by $8,000 of in-kind contributions and $13,500 worth of silent auction items increasing our impact.
Photography by Donna Kruger. Click on any photo below to enlarge it.
Presented by Lethbridge Hearing Centre
In partnership with Mosaic Music YQL
You are cordially invited to join us on Saturday, November 1 for LSCO’s 2nd Annual Twilight Soirée. This is not your typical gala — no long speeches or stuffy formalities, just great food, amazing music, and a chance to dance the night away while supporting seniors in our community.
for Meals on Wheels and LSCO’s senior services, helping ensure that older adults in our community can continue to lead healthy, independent lives.
5:30 Doors open; silent auction & cash bar opens
6:30 5 Course dinner begins; live music from Rayden and the Cool Cats
8:00 Dance Floor Opens; live music from Hippodrome
9:30 Silent Auction Closes
10:00 Event finished
$100 for individual tickets, $750 for tables of 8
Tickets are eligible for a $30 tax receipt which will be provided following the event. Refunds cannot be processed.
Tickets can also be purchased in person at the LSCO.
Tickets purchased together will be seated together. If you would like to be seated with additional people, please contact Hannah hdupuis@lethseniors.com
You do not need to print and bring your tickets – a guest list will be automatically generated for check in when you arrive.
Starter: Stuffed Heart of Palm with Mango Salsa
Presented by Bayshore Home Health
Soup: Roasted Carrot and Ginger Soup
Salad: Mediterranean Farro Salad
Main Course (Choice of)
Slow Roasted Moroccan Lamb Shank with Couscous
Prime Rib with Stuffed Potato
Pesto Cream Chese Stuffed Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Rice Pilaf
Vegetarian Lasagna with Garlic Toast
All Main courses will be served with Carrot and Parsnip Torte
Dessert: Orange Cheesecake
Presented by Fox Denture Clinic
All meals are made in house. If you have any dietary restrictions, please contact us in advance so we can accomodate.
Presented by Ultimate Freedom Plus
Beer, Red and White Wine, Spirits, Non -Alcoholic Beer/Cider/Spirits
Includes feature drinks and a wine pull
Presented by Cornerstone Funeral Home
This event takes a community effort, and we have about 50 volunteer spots to fill. Help is needed for:
• Putting up posters
• Sorting decorations, cutlery, and supplies
• Set-up (tablecloths, place settings, décor)
• Event-night roles: servers, bartenders, coat check, dishwashers, ticket checkin, and more
• Take-down on Sunday
Volunteers will be fed and are welcome to enjoy the festivities once their shift is complete
To volunteer, contact Madison:
volunteer@lethseniors.com | 403-320-2222 ext. 208
Questions about the event? Contact Hannah:
hdupuis@lethseniors.com | 403-320-2222 ext. 302
Help us reach our goal of $20,000 raised by sponsoring the event or contributing to our silent auction! View the Twilight Soiree Sponsorship Package 2025 for more information and click the button below to fill out the form to confirm your participation.
Some big-ticket silent auction items you could win include:
• Brand New Bike from Bike Lane
• Full accessory kit from Wi-West Wireless
• 10 sessions of laser hair removal from Re-Zen Medical Esthetics Clinic (valued at $1,400+)
• Beautiful quilts from the LSCO Quilters
• Birthday package including Boots the Goat and a billboard on Mayor Magrath
• Milwaukee Lithium-Ion tool kit from Vanquished Construction
…and much more!
Who are you and how do you volunteer at the LSCO?
My name is Lynn Benjamin, and I am a greeter, and I understand I was the first greeter to sign up, and I’m really enjoying it.
It’s been great fun and it suited me and suits me fine. I’m mobile challenged. So I can just sit there and talk to people, and I’m getting to know them so well.
They’re lining up and we talk, and I have to help with the computer and the sitting on the other side. So I’m up and down. It’s good for me. I get up and do.
So what would a typical greeter shift look like for you?
Okay, I would get here about half an hour early to try and set up and set things up and get my, my ID, and, see what’s see what’s on for lunch and then find somebody to do it for me because my writing is horrible. And, I’m just starting to greet people. “Good morning. How are you? How is your day? How’s the weather?”
I love it. I’ve really enjoyed it. I’ve run into a number of people who I knew as a child or, you know, so it’s nice to see them again. Some of them recognize me, and I don’t recognize them. Some of them I recognize, and they don’t know who I am, except that I wear my name. And it’s been delightful. I’ve really enjoyed it.
Do you have a specific memory or experience from volunteering?
It’s just the people that I know. And, the hugs that I get from some of them-those are delightful.
How do you feel like volunteering makes a difference for others?
Volunteering is critical. And from a volunteer’s perspective, you know, it gives me a chance to get out and get out and meet other people. I think I’m doing something that’s useful. It sure beats sitting at home doing nothing, and I’m enjoying it. And it’s being around people, and there’s not a lot of demands. And having worked, you know, you have to live up to a certain standard or beyond, and you don’t have to worry about it because you’re a volunteer. And if I can’t, if I can’t make it, I have no qualms about phoning and saying, you know, I can’t come today. So there’s all kinds of positives. And it’s not every day, all day, every day. And the same thing. No, it’s a great way to, to get out and do something.
Have you learned anything about yourself through volunteering?
I’m learning all the time. If I’m not learning, I don’t want to do it. I started looking at the possibility of doing income tax. I got all that set up and said, I don’t want to do that anymore.
But in terms of learning, learning how different organizations function or don’t, whichever the case might be, and working, you know, pulling it all together and using, finding the resources outside that I can bring in as well. So, volunteering is a great thing to do.
How has volunteering impacted your life?
Most of my days, I really don’t get moving till noon. You know, there’s getting dressed. There’s dealing with household things and things like that, but when I’m on at nine in the morning and I want to be here at 830 to get things set up, I have to get up and get out.
So it’s a good move for me. It’s getting me moving as opposed to sitting in there and saying, well, what am I going to do today? It’s great. And so that’s been really good for me. What I’ve learned it, it’s incredible working for organizations that keep changing. And you’ve got to keep up with that. And it’s, it’s just fascinating. So I’m always learning. If I wasn’t learning, I wouldn’t want to do it.
So what would you say to somebody who is thinking about volunteering but hasn’t maybe taken that first step?
The first thing that we should all do is to find something we want to do and that we all feel comfortable doing. You’re not volunteering for the sake of volunteering. You’re giving, but you’re also receiving. And if it’s something that you’re not impressed with or something you don’t want to do it – it’s a job. It’s work. And, hey, if you’re volunteering, it’s not work. And as a career counselor, which is one of the things I did in my other life, it also lays the groundwork for developing your own ambitions. What you want to do, what you don’t want to do.
So I think volunteering has a lot of positives, a lot of good things. And a few negative ones. But you can leave those behind because you’re volunteering. You don’t have to worry about the paycheck. You’re not going to get it anyway.
Why do you think volunteering is important? Especially in organizations like ours.
I don’t think we could function without it. I mean, if you take a look at it and I don’t know the numbers, but, I’m sure there’s more volunteers. And there are staff. I hope so. And, this place, you know, it’s a community service in a lot of ways. It wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for the fact that we have volunteers.
And if we didn’t have volunteers, no one could afford it. So it’s, you’d have to find sponsorship in one way or another. So it’s critical. Yeah, absolutely.
Do you have any last thoughts or things you want to share about volunteering or your experience volunteering here or in general?
The biggest thing is, is making sure it’s something that you want to do as opposed to just putting time in, and you’ve got to have a reason for doing it, because if you don’t have a reason for doing it, you’re no good to yourself and you’re no good to anybody else.
Join us for a special Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet fundraiser to celebrate the mothers and mother figures in our lives! This event will take place on Sunday, May 11th, 2025 at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization.
There will be door prizes with gifts mom will love and each mother will walk away with flowers from the MS Society Carnation Campaign. A professional portrait photographer will also be on site so you can get a photo of the whole family–which you know Mom will love!
In addition to celebrating Mother’s Day, this brunch will be raising funds for our organization so we can continue to serve seniors in our community for another 50 years. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to show your appreciation for the amazing women in our lives, while also supporting a worthy cause. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tickets can be reserved online at this link
Our Gorment Brunch Buffet will be organized into in three sittings: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM for space and flexibility. Please choose your sitting when you reserve your tickets.
Adult – $25
Senior – $20
Youth (Under 13): $15
Child (Under 4): Free
By default, tickets purchase together will be seated together. If you would like to be seated with additional ticket holders, please let us know in advance to ensure you are seated at a large enough table.
To pay for your tickets:
You are responsible to pay for all tickets reserved, even if you did not attend the event. If you are unable to attend for any reason, please let us know in by Friday, May 9.
Scrambled Eggs (GF) | Bacon (GF) | Sausage (GF) | Pancakes | Hashbrowns (GF) | Breakfast Taco | Porridge | Chicken Chow Mein | Penne Bolognese | Roast Ham (GF) | Scalloped Potatoes (GF) | Vegetarian Lasagna | Assorted Desserts
Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary needs – we may be able to accomodate. *Menu items noted as Gluten Free (GF) are prepared without gluten. We cannot guarantee that there was no cross contamination.
Volunteers are also needed for this event. Please contact Carla at volunteer@lethseniors.com or 403-320-2222 ext. 208 if you are interested.
Any questions about this event can be directed to Hannah at hdupuis@lethseniors.com or 403-320-2222 ext. 302