 | Our vision is to foster a vibrant community where adults 55+ live active, healthy, and fulfilling lives through connection, learning, and growth. |
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Our History
In the fall of 1989, St. James Assiniboia Seniors Centre was a seed ready to grow into something great. At this time, a public organization meeting was held at Deer Lodge Centre. At this meeting, a steering committee was established to research and develop a plan for a centre that met the needs of the growing 55+ population.
By the fall of 1991, a Board of Directors had been established and a founding meeting had taken place. The next task was to find a space for the centre to be housed and by the following summer, a temporary space and mailing address was attained at the St. James Civic Centre. At this time our purpose and goals were confirmed and approval of first Constitution was attained.
On June 19, 1992, St. James Assiniboia Senior Centre was officially incorporated.
By the fall of 1993, our centre had settled its roots, renting space from Deer Lodge Centre and on November 16, 1993, SJASC officially opened with 682 founding members.
From a seedling to a statuesque tree, over the past 24 years, our Centre has blossomed into a place that our members have come to see as a second home. Now known as St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre (SJAC), we have over 850 vibrant members and high hopes – up to the tree tops, if you will-‐ for our Centre and our members.
Meet Our Staff
Sarah Buchan | Janice Pound | Naomi Lundgren | Paula Roeder |
Meet H.A.R.T.
Healthy Aging Resource Team
Amy Krahn | Taylor McMillan | Lorna Shaw |
Meet the Board of Directors
Lynn GreavesPresidentJanet JackmannPast President
| Mae DenbyDirector at LargeCindi FrenchDirector at Large
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SJA55+ Centre Culture Statement
Mission:
"To encourage older adults to improve their quality of life by providing educational, recreational, health and social opportunities."
Fostering a Culture of Caring:
As a community that cares about the people we serve and its mission we recognize that it is important to talk about what we believe. Outlining key points of what we want to be for and to each other gives all of us direction and important marker points that help us understand the culture of caring that we want to intentionally promote here at the St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre.
As a result we at the St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre:
1. Recognize that our people (members, staff, volunteers, guests) are coming from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences and we intentionally make room for all.
2. Commit to treating each other with kindness and respect. Standing up for others when we see them being mistreated and helping each other when needed.
3. Realize that differences sometimes lead to conflict but as these conflicts take place we will:
a. Address our issues and concerns directly with the source in a kind way seeking mutual understanding and respect of differences all the while looking for middle ground.
b. Refrain from talking/gossiping with others about our conflicts
c. Seek help from staff when we feel advice is needed or the situation requires 3rd party help and/or intervention
Our commitment to support and care for each other is at the very heart of our mission and cornerstone of the kind of people we want to be to each other. Just as other organizations, communities and workplaces today do not tolerate the mistreatment and bullying of others we too will not allow other members, staff or volunteers to be treated with disrespect. Anyone who is unable to follow the above guidelines will be given the opportunity to correct their behavior but failure to follow through will result in termination of membership.
Contact InformationSt. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre Front Desk Phone: 204-987-8851 Sponsorship inquiries: director@stjamescentre.com Advertising inquiries: finance@stjamescentre.com Charitable # 89294262RR0001 | Hours of Operation Monday to Friday Closed most holidays No Financial Transactions after 3:30 PM
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