Older Adult Services

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is recognized globally on June 15 each year. For resources and support, please visit the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council.

Join us for a welcoming, inclusive wellness program powered by Omi Mobii Interactive Projection Technology, which brings joy, movement, and connection to older adults and volunteers/caregivers in a fun, accessible way.

Each session offers a choice of hundreds of multisensory activities and games to meet a variety of needs and interests, customizable for each group. 

Maximum of 8 people per class. 

Registration required. 

Tuesdays, 2:30 to 4 p.m.
September 9 to December 16, 2025
Morinville Community Cultural Centre
Free to attend

For details, contact Morinville FCSS:
(780) 939-7839
fcss@morinville.ca

Brought to you with support from the
Government of Canada’s New Horizons for
Seniors Program

• Open from November 1 to March 31.
• Removal of snow only and may include light chipping of packed snow from driveways and sidewalks, but no chipping of ice.
• A competitive monthly fee is required which provides unlimited snow removal, as needed.
• Proof of residency and proof of income are required to qualify for subsidy.

• Open from May 15 to September 30.
• Basic lawn care and edging of property. This does not include removal of animal waste, weeding gardens or planting flowers.
• A competitive monthly fee is required which provides weekly lawn cutting.
• Proof of residency and proof of income are required to qualify for subsidy.

• Open from January 1 to December 31 (weekdays only; no service on statutory holidays).
• Light housekeeping, decluttering and deep cleaning services can be provided.
• A competitive hourly fee is required with a minimum of 2 hours of cleaning per visit/month. No maximum. 
• New registrations must be made by the 15th of the prior month to the desired month start date, on the 1st. 
• Proof of residency and proof of income are required to qualify for subsidy.

Individuals and families in need of free clothing and/or household items can contact Morinville FCSS by email or call 780-939-7839 for support.

During the winter months, we want to ensure that all residents are safe. If you see an individual outside who is unresponsive or in distress, please call 911. If you see an individual who is not in distress but you are concerned that they may be living without adequate shelter, please request a welfare check by calling 780-939-7831. Our Peace Officers, in partnership with our FCSS staff, will do their best to check on the individual and provide resources as needed.

Keep Warm Morinville: Are you in need of proper winter wear for yourself or a family member? Our Keep Warm Morinville program provides warm winter clothing to people in need. To make pick up arrangements, please email or call Community Services at 780-939-7839.

If you would like to donate to this program, donations can be dropped off at Midstream Thrift Store, located at 9922 101 Street or Fusion Thrift Shoppe, located at 10120 100 Avenue.

Through a partnership with Sobeys Morinville and Midstream Support Society, once a month, individuals can access a $30 food basket containing four servings each of three different meats, vegetables, and fruits. Orders must be placed by the first Friday of each month with pick-up occurring on the 3rd Thursday of the month in one of the two following locations:

• Morinville Community Cultural Centre 3 to 6 p.m.
• Guthrie School 3 to 5 p.m.

To register, please visit RecDesk and enter Eat Well in the search bar. There are also free donated baskets available for those in need, to access one, please contact Morinville FCSS by email or call 780-939-7839. 

This program distributes pet food and supplies to low income or in crisis pet owners to ensure they can keep their companions healthy, safe and with their families. Donations are accepted at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre and the Morinville Vet Clinic during regular business hours. 

Items that are greatly appreciated for donations (new and unused):

• Dry and wet cat food
• Dry and wet dog food
• Cat litter

To access this program, please contact Morinville FCSS by email or call 780-939-7839. 

Morinville FCSS is here to help connect you with appropriate financial support as needed. Beyond the support offered by the Town of Morinville, FCSS can assist you in completing applications for provincial funding opportunities. Town of Morinville financial support includes:

• Morinville Emergency Fund: Providing residents access to emergency funding when other sources of funding have been exhausted, not accessible or not timely in nature. Other municipalities within the region have successfully provided this funding to their residents for emergent needs like rent, utilities, transportation, medical and food. Fill out an application form.
• Wellness & Recreation Access Program: Designed to support low-income individuals and families in Morinville to participate in the Town of Morinville's fitness, recreation and FCSS programming. 
• Community Grant and Support: Supporting innovation and addressing community needs which are in line with Council's vision for Morinville.

Support includes form completion, navigating government processes, information and referral, and 1:1 support by appointment. Expert referrals are available for services such as:

• Addiction & mental health
• Basic needs
• Children and family services
• Counseling and mental health services
• Disability & special needs
• Employment and income
• Emergency financial services
• Food security and meal delivery
• Housing
• Inclusive supports
• Income tax preparation & filing
• Indigenous supports
• Medical needs
• Newcomer supports
• Seniors services
• 2SLGBTQIA+ supports
• Veteran & military support
• Wills, power of attorney & personal directives

To book a consultation with our FCSS team, please contact Morinville FCSS by email or call 780-939-7839. 

This local project provides residents access to basic hygiene and comfort items. Hampers are created with community donations and are given out to individuals being placed into local seniors and/or affordable housing units.

Donations for this program can be dropped off at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre. Here are some items that are greatly appreciated for donations (new and unused please):

• Travel size shampoo, conditioner
• Travel size or regular size toothpaste
• Body wash and soap
• Toothbrushes
• Hair brushes and combs
• Hair elastics
• Razors and shaving cream
• Deodorant
• Lip balm
• Nail clippers
• Lotions and moisturizers
• Sun screen
• Wet wipes

Access to shower facilities is also available for those living without the necessary facilities. To access the Home with Dignity Hampers program, please contact Morinville FCSS by email or call 780-939-7839.

Morinville FCSS is committed to bolstering our community through preventative social support programs and initiatives. From connecting residents with resources to facilitating workshops and programs that improve residents’ quality of life, our focus is on building capacity for a stronger and more resilient community.

If you need urgent assistance, please call the Distress Line at 780-482-4357 or 1-800-232-7288.

Providing menstrual hygiene products at no cost to anyone in need, hampers can be found in the washrooms at the Morinville Leisure Centre, Morinville Community Library, Higher Grounds, Fusion, Midstream, Hair and Holistics, or through Morinville FCSS. Individuals are invited to take up to one month’s supply. Donations for this program can be dropped off at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre.