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Cognition: Strategies for Aging Adults – Educational Group Session

Are you noticing changes in your memory, attention, or thinking skills? Join us for an engaging and supportive group designed for older adults experiencing cognitive changes.

This brief, education-based session offers practical, everyday strategies to help support memory, attention, organization and problem-solving skills. Participants will learn tools to promote independence, confidence and overall well-being while connecting with others in a welcoming environment.

This group is facilitated by the Occupational Therapy department. Open to all SCC clients and members.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
🕜 1:15 p.m.
📍 2211 11th Street West

To register, please phone 306-664-4235 or email [email protected]

Come learn, connect and build strategies to support healthy aging!

Anxiety Group Program

Do you find yourself constantly worrying? Do you worry about your worry? Do you want help to change these experiences?

SCC is pleased to offer a free 8-week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group to clinic patients and members ages 18+ beginning Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

When: Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: 2211 11th Street West, Saskatoon

Registration: Phone 306-664-4283 or fill out the form below.

Questions? Email Abdi at [email protected]

2026 Anxiety Group Registration

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This program is open to Saskatoon Community Clinic patients and members ages 18+. Not a member? Visit Membership.

We are closed on Wednesday, September 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Regular clinic hours resume on Thursday, Oct. 1.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Since 2013, Canada has recognized September 30 as Orange Shirt Day—a day to acknowledge the impacts of residential schools.

As we get closer to September 30, many groups and organizations will host events around the city:

Wanuskewin National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Gathering – September 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wanuskewin will have presentations, community art sessions and speakers throughout the day. Visit their website for more information.
The People’s Bridge Advocacy Sharing Circle – Sacred Voices: From Reflection to Responsibility and Action- September 26- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The day will include cultural performances and drumming, guest speakers, guided table discussions with Indigenous educators and community members, and opportunities for meaningful conversation. Register for this event here.
Remai Modern – September 26 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Screening of Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair. Free and open to the public. See the Remai Modern website for details.
Saskatoon Tribal Council’s Every Child Matters Powwow– September 29-30
Grand entries will take place at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on both Tuesday, Sept. 29 and Wednesday, Sept. 30. Visit the Saskatoon Tribal Council’s website for more details.
3^rd Annual Orange Shirt Day Run/Walk – September 30
If you’re a runner or walker and would like to participate in Orange Shirt Day with a run/walk to honour those who did not survive the residential school system, registration for this event is still open. This event aims to raise funds for the Orangeshirtday.org

From https://www.saskatoon.ca/community-culture-heritage/cultural-diversity/indigenous-initiatives/annual-events

New Downtown elevator coming soon: Impacts during construction

Saskatoon Community Clinic’s Downtown location will soon receive a much-needed elevator upgrade. While this important project will improve accessibility in the long term, patients and staff can expect some temporary inconveniences and disruptions during construction.

Work will begin on September 1 and is expected to continue through mid-November, when the new elevator is tentatively scheduled to open for use.

Below is an overview of the impacts patients and staff can expect during the project.

Accessibility

To support patients with mobility needs during construction, the Second Avenue ramp and upper-level entrance will be open during construction. If you think you may have difficulty navigating the ramp on your own, please consider bringing someone along to help. Staxi wheelchairs will remain available and will be in the south waiting area.

The rear entrance facing First Avenue will remain open, but the waiting area and taxi phone at that entrance will be unavailable for the duration of the project. A taxi phone will continue to be available on the lower level near the patient washrooms.

Construction Noise

Removing and replacing an elevator is a significant construction project and will involve periods of loud noise.

Staff and patients can expect disruptive construction noise while the existing elevator, concrete and mechanical components are removed. Vibrations from jackhammering will be felt throughout the building. The most significant noise impacts are expected during September.

Disposable earplugs will be available at both entrances and reception areas. The Facilities team will monitor noise levels throughout the project and Leadership will assess whether additional sound-mitigation measures are required.

Parking

Beginning August 30, four parking stalls will be unavailable for the duration of the project to accommodate a sea container and metal dumpster. The blue area in the image below identifies the affected stalls.

On September 1, an additional six parking stalls shown in the red area will be closed until the scrap metal bin is delivered that day. The delivery window is between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., and the exact arrival time cannot be guaranteed. In a worst-case scenario, these six parking stalls may remain unavailable for the entire day.

Summer drop-in for children and caregivers: Growing Connection

Growing Connection is a playful summer drop-in group for children and caregivers.

Friday, August 7 and 21
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2211 11th Street West

To register: Call counselling reception at 306-664-4283 or visit HERE.

No registration necessary for Westside sessions:
Tuesday, August 11 and 25
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
SCC – Westside (1528 20th St. W)

Drop-in, creative activities for connection with children and caregivers.

Sessions blend hands-on activities, practical coping strategies and guided discussion to strengthen caregiver-child connection and support communication and problem solving.

No cost to attend. For children 6–11 years old. One caregiver must attend with the child.

SCC’s Westside Pharmacy will be closed on Saturdays in August and September

Change of Hours

The pharmacy at our Westside location will be closed on Saturdays in August and September.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Group Program: Stand Tall – Prevent a Fall

Stand Tall – Prevent a Fall!

Thursday, August 6

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

2211 11th Street West

Falling in the home? Afraid to get in and out of the shower? This group program might be a good fit for you!

The Occupational Therapy Department at Saskatoon Community Clinic is excited to announce an upcoming falls prevention group focusing on older adults who are at risk of falling in their home or caregivers interested in keeping their loved ones safe. This group will provide fun and interactive education on falls risk factors and prevention strategies, including easy changes that can be made to your lifestyle and your home.

Led by Occupational Therapist Julie Phaneuf and student Jillian McNeilly, the group will run Thursday, August 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 2211 11th Street West.

Snacks and refreshments provided.

If interested please contact the OT department at 306-664-4235 or email [email protected].

We are closed on Wednesday, July 1 for Canada Day

Regular clinic hours resume on Thursday, July 2.

We are closed on Tuesday, June 16 for a one-day staff event

All clinic services will be closed on this day.
Regular clinic hours resume on Wednesday, June 17.

Thank you for your understanding!

Join our Board of Directors!

The Community Health Services (Saskatoon) Association Ltd., better known as the Saskatoon Community Clinic¹, is looking for members who are interested in serving on our Board of Directors. If you care about community well‑being, co-operative values and want to help guide an organization committed to healthy people in a health community, we encourage you to consider running.

Candidate package: Board of Directors Candidate’s Package

The opportunity

Three Board positions
Election Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (at the Annual General Meeting)
Term: Three years

Who can run?
To be eligible, you must be a member of our co-operative, the Community Health Services (Saskatoon) Association Ltd.

Not a member yet? You can still apply.
Membership application deadline to be eligible to run: Monday, May 18 at 5:00 p.m.

To confirm membership or learn about the application process, contact:
Amanda Losonsky‑Prentice, Board Secretary
📞 (306) 664‑4240 | ✉️ [email protected]

What board members do
Board members help guide the Clinic’s direction and represent the voices of members and the community. Responsibilities include:

Attending monthly Board meetings (Fourth Monday of the month, except July and December, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
Attending a day-long annual Board retreat
Serving on at least one Board committee
Participating in members’ meetings (Normally January and June)
Preparing for meetings, reviewing materials and contributing to decisions
Acting in accordance with CHSA policies, bylaws and legislation

New Board Members
New directors take part in a one‑day orientation, including governance training and an overview of CHSA programs and services.

Important dates

May 22, 5:00 p.m. – Deadline to apply for CHSA membership
June 1, 5:00 p.m. – Please let us know you plan to run (Nominations can still happen up to election time, but your information will not be included in the members’ AGM package).
June 10 – Election at the AGM

Additional requirements

Elected directors must complete a Criminal Record Check (see Policy GP‑23).

How your information is used
Information provided in your nomination is used for election purposes and may be shared with CHSA members and the public through meeting materials, the website, newsletters and reports.

Interested or have questions?
We are happy to talk and can connect you with a current board member.

Danielle Chartier
Director of Member and Public Relations
📞 (306) 664‑4243 | ✉️ [email protected]

¹ The Saskatoon Community Clinic’s legal co-operative name is the Community Health Services (Saskatoon) Association.