Green Acres Foundation

11/21/2025

It's time to Feed the Bus again!
Last year, we collected 1,695 lbs of food (equivilent to $5,966) plus $950 in cash donations for the Lethbridge Food Bank! Help us reach this goal again and make a difference this holiday season.
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Visit any of our Lethbridge locations to donate: https://www.greenacres.ab.ca/events/feed-the-bus-2025

The annual Green Acres Foundation Feed the Bus Food Drive is back again for the 4th year! From November 12 to December 12 bring non-perishable food or monetary donations to the Admin Office or any of our Lethbridge senior communities. Last year we raised $950 and 1,695 of food donations for the

11/20/2025

🦆 The Lucky Duck Duck Hunt was a quack-tastic time! 🎯
Everyone had a blast hunting for those sneaky ducks, and a special shout-out goes to our lucky ducks who cracked the code and unscrambled the mystery word! 🏆💛 An egg-cellent event! 🐣✨

11/20/2025

Did you hear the news?
Green Acres Foundation is planning a new affordable apartment community for independent seniors in the Crossings neighborhood of West Lethbridge! 👏🏡

Be the first to hear updates - sign up for our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ijUMnb
Visit our Website to learn more: https://www.greenacres.ab.ca/residence/west-lethbridge-apartments

Green Acres Foundation is in the planning stage to build a new affordable apartment community for independent seniors in the Crossings neighborhood of West Lethbridge. This project will offer a variety of apartment options to support an independent, maintenance-free lifestyle. In 2022, Green Acres

11/19/2025

is November 16 - 22.
As the holiday season is approaching, it is important to remember that while it is the season of “giving” it is also the season of “taking” for fraudsters.

Check out our blog article to learn more about scams, fraud, and how to protect yourself: https://www.greenacres.ab.ca/blog-posts/fraud-awareness-week-2bwh8

Fraud Awareness Week is November 17 - 23. Learn how to spot a scam and protect yourself.

11/18/2025

Warning: flying discs and uncontrollable laughter ahead! 🥏😂
The frisbee games were a ton of fun! Everyone brought their best throws, and the winners sure showed us how it’s done. 💪👏
Can’t wait for the next round — who’s in? 🙌

11/18/2025

If mobility aids have so many benefits, why do some people still choose to go without them? 👨‍🦯

In our latest blog article, we explore the benefits and stigma around mobility aids and how we can reframe the narrative from viewing them as a problem to recognizing them as a solution.
https://www.greenacres.ab.ca/blog-posts/rewriting-the-narrative-on-mobility-aids

In this article, we will explore the benefits and stigma around mobility aids and how we can reframe the narrative from viewing them as a problem to recognizing them as a solution.

11/17/2025

Green Acres Foundation Beef on a Bun fundraiser in June raised $3,700 for the Sue Labuhn Memorial Library at Westminster Elementary School!
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Sue’s favourite saying was, “nice matters,” which is very fitting since her generosity and influence continues to have a strong lasting impact in the community. Green Acres Foundation is proud to host an annual Beef on a Bun Fundraiser to honour Sue and her love for seniors, reading, and children.

Read our blog to learn more about the connection between Sue, Green Acres Foundation, and Westminster Elementary School.
https://www.greenacres.ab.ca/blog-posts/beef-on-a-bun-fundraiser?rq=beef

11/14/2025

Black Rock Terrace (105 - 5th Avenue South, Lethbridge) is having a garage sale in the media room on November 19!

There will be a wide variety of items for sale including household items and clothes donated by residents and staff. All funds will go towards the Black Rock Terrace Resident Social Fund. We hope to see you there!

https://www.greenacres.ab.ca/events/black-rock-terrace-garage-sale-2025

Join us in the Black Rock Terrace (105 - 5th Avenue South, Lethbridge) in the Media Room! There will be a wide variety of items for sale including household items and clothes donated by residents and staff. All funds will go towards the Black Rock Terrace Resident Social Fund. We hope to see you th

11/13/2025

This week, our senior communities observed Remembrance Day with special services and programs.

Many of our residents have personal memories living through war and have loved ones who served in the military. We are grateful to them for sharing their stories with us over the years.

View WWII Navy Veteran, Don's story here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Cwin5H15Z/
Read Maria's story on our blog: https://www.greenacres.ab.ca/blog-posts/marias-story
View Rod's story here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18FSjALez6/
View Berendina's story here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1K1RhwjW8i/
View Ed's story here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1A1LyegwLh/

11/13/2025

Check out the Green Acres Foundation Pemmican Lodge (102 - 5th Avenue South, Lethbridge) Christmas Bazaar on Thursday, November 20 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. ☃️❄️

There will be a wide variety of items for sale, you'll be sure to find the perfect gift for everyone! Our residents will be selling various craft items, along with a vendor selling Watkins. 🎁 🎄

https://www.greenacres.ab.ca/events/pemmican-christmas-bazaar-2025

Check out the Pemmican Lodge (102 - 5th Avenue South, Lethbridge) Christmas Bazaar on Thursday, November 20 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. There will be a wide variety of items for sale, you'll be sure to find the perfect gift for everyone! Our residents will be selling various craft items, along with a

11/11/2025

Our resident Berendina shares her memories of the Canadians liberating her hometown of Almelo, Netherlands in WWII.

11/11/2025

Resident Rod shares heartfelt memories of life in Canterbury, England during WWII, and what Remembrance Day means to him.