October Newsletter

Airdrie Over 50 Club

October 2026

Newsletter

President’s Message:

I hope this message finds you and yours well and in good health.

“Welcome, October—may your days be cozy, colorful, and full of good company.”

We covered a lot of important material at our General Meeting, and I hope

everyone left with a better understanding of what is happening in the club and

where we are headed. We’re trying to find an Attendance Program that fits our

needs better than the one we have now. Please have patience. Recording club

usage is important.

I also want to share an update about our meeting with the City. That meeting was

a little disappointing, as we had hoped the needs of the Airdrie Over 50 Club

would be recognized and brought forward in the consultants report.

Unfortunately, that did not happen.

We have two important meetings coming up with the City. On October 13th,

2026, we will be meeting regarding Area Asset Mapping. This will be followed by a

Club Update meeting on October 16th, 2026. We will continue to keep our needs

front and centre in all discussions with the City. As our club continues to grow, it

is important that the City understands the space and resources needed to support

our members and the future of the Airdrie Over 50 Club.

Thank you again for your continued support and involvement.

October 7 - Community Links

Presenter: Dr. Al Taylor

Medical Cannabis 101

Rahila Khowaja was born and raised in Sindh, Pakistan and earned her medical degree from Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS) in 2005. She gained valuable experience in primary care while working at Aga University Hospital and Civil Hospital in Karachi. In 2006, she moved to Canada and joined a nonprofit organization Dedicated to improving women’s health and supporting poverty alleviation projects in Pakistan. In 2018, Dr. Khowaja joined Harvest Medicine as a Clinical Assistant/Clinician and now serves as a team lead. She is dedicated to ensuring that patients and clinical assistants stay informed and updated. With extensive knowledge of medical cannabis, she also enjoys teaching and dispelling common misconceptions about cannabis.

Al Taylor is a born and raised Albertan who grew up, and still lives on a farm just a few kilometers east of Calgary. He began his medical career as a paramedic, working across the province, before earning his medical degree in 2004. Since then, he has taught clinical and didactic medicine, transitioning to primary care in 2008. In 2017 he joined Harvest Medicine and is currently serving as the National Medical Operations Manager. Dr. Taylor is dedicated to providing outreach education, “Cannabis 101” to various groups. He and his team possess extensive knowledge about medical cannabis, including its forms, cannabinoids, and therapeutic potential. Dr. Taylor and his team are also committed to dispelling myths surrounding cannabis use.

Information:

New addition to the calendar - 

The third Thursday of every month, starting October 15th, at 7:00 PM there will be an evening of 10-card crib.

The first evening will be a “Learn to Play” session. Players are required to know how to play regular cribbage.

If there is enough interest, the activity will continue for the remainder of the calendar year.

October 7th and 28th - Carpet Bowling and Cornhole activities are cancelled.

Memberships were due on September 1st. If you have not yet paid your membership fee or have decided not to renew, please note that you will be required to pay a $3.00 activity fee each time you attend an activity. Your name will be removed from our mailing list on October 1st.

Upcoming Travel: 

Over 50 Club Members Only

Austrian Canadian Cultural Centre

Calgary, AB

Octoberfest Lunch

Friday October 16th, 2026

Bus leaving Over 50 Club at 10:45 AM returning to the club at 3:00 PM

The luncheon includes a buffet of 3 salads including potato salad, “Viennese Style” Pork Schnitzel, Thuringer Bratwursts, Bread Dumplings, Pretzels and assorted desserts with coffee and tea service. There is a sign up sheet at the Club.

For those celebrating in  October. "Count your life by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years. Happy birthday!"

“Autumn serenades the breeze into dancing a cha cha cha; the mountains echo in the background. October sky never looked more charming nor the sublime leaves of the trees so graceful.” —Avijeet Das