about us

We provide a welcoming place for information, programs, services that enhance the quality of life for older adults and their families.

Active, engaged older adults and their families.

 Service: responding to older adults is the heart of our centre

Information: we give older adults the knowledge to maintain control of their lives

Welcoming: we offer a warm, friendly "home away from home"

Commitment: we provide the services that are most essential to our members

Reliability: we stand behind our words and actions

Innovation: we have the courage to explore new ways and ideas

In 1973 Alan Koehler of Calgary's Social Service Department suggested to the Alderman Gordon Shrake, who was President of the Southview Community Association, to start a Seniors Club. Working with Ed Laribay & Harry Gordon the club was started.  In 1974 with Alderman Shrake they secured the Dover Field House as the permanent home for Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Society now known as GFLS 55+ Society.