About Club 36

I am the Licensed Practical Nurse for the Club 36 Adult Day Program at Harvest Hills. Primarily, I oversee general operations on wellness, but have a strong focus on facilitating creative programs. I am a certified facilitator in our Opening Minds Through Art (OMA) Program, Music and Memory, Alzheimer Poetry Project, Improv and a Master Trainer for Timeslips. I provide education to staff and work closely with our next generation of professionals by providing training on creative and dementia care. 

Fun Fact: I was born and raised right here in Calgary! I have two lovely dogs and enjoy being outdoors.

I’m the Licensed Practical Nurse at Seton and have recently become the Club 36 Manager. I oversee day-to-day operations, including member admissions, discharges, and assessments, while working with case managers and caregivers to ensure members' well-being. I also supervise the Club 36 team and provide staff education and student training.

With almost 7 years of experience working with seniors, especially those with dementia, I find the role rewarding and unique every day.

Fun fact: I enjoy cooking and baking to de-stress.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Harvest Hills and Seton, I oversee admissions, conduct assessments, develop care plans, and monitor the health and wellness of our Club 36 members, while also providing education to the staff.

I have a background in Film Studies and worked in advertising before transitioning again into healthcare. I enjoy working with our members, providing them with person-centered care, facilitating impactful activities, and offering genuine support. 

Fun fact: I’m an avid traveller! One of my most memorable experiences was backpacking across seven countries and thirteen cities in Southeast Asia for one month and fifteen days.

I am a Program Facilitator at Club 36 Harvest Hills. I love getting to know each of the members and their respective families and discovering their likes and finding out about their history.

l enjoy facilitating physical, mental and social programs and engaging with each member in meaningful ways. I have a degree in Physical Therapy and an RTA certificate.

Fun fact: In my free time, I love cross country skiing and camping.

As a Program Facilitator at Harvest Hills, I have worked on and off at Club 36 since 2013. I graduated in 1984 as a nurse in El Salvador and later became an HCA (Health Care Aide). I have 3 daughters and 7 grandchildren.

Fun fact: I love cooking and baking for my family and for Club members. If I find a member here from Chile, I find a recipe from Chile and I make it. I love to learn about new recipes from all over the world!

I am the Program Coordinator at the Harvest Hills location. I'm responsible for planning the monthly activity calendar and newsletter. I also help plan fun and creative programs for our members at club. I've worked with seniors for a long time. I have a diploma in rehabilitation therapy and certification as a Emergency Medical Responder.

Fun Fact: I played both competitive volleyball and hockey growing up. In my free time I enjoy hiking and playing sports. I'm a huge movie buff.

I grew up in a small town in Northern Ontario and moved to Calgary 11 years ago. I love everything about the great outdoors and am a big-time animal lover. I have been a health care aide for 16 years and am passionate about working with people who need a little extra support. 

Fun fact: I went to school to learn how to run heavy equipment and drive a dump truck, and I can run a bulldozer, excavator and backhoe.  

I have been with Alzheimer Calgary since 2022. I love having connections with the members and families and seeing our Club members smile. I am happy to know that I made their day special. I did my BA in Communications, with a focus on culture and languages in Switzerland. Before coming to Canada, I worked for an international non-profit, helping women in Africa to create their own businesses.

Fun fact: I speak five languages, Spanish, French, English, Italian and Portuguese and I volunteered for three years at Calgary Immigrant Services as an interpreter. My hobbies are baking and camping.

I am a Program Facilitator at Club 36 Harvest Hills location. I got my Health Care Aide certificate in 2022 and joined the team at Club 36 shortly after.

I am passionate about active living, mountain climbing, reading & watching The Lord of the Rings and having fun!

Fun Fact: I lived in Thailand for a year and learned a bit of the Thai language. I also enjoy playing the piano and figure skating.