About NESA

Who Are We?

An independent non-profit society formed in 1978 for older adults (age 55+ years).
We are the largest seniors organization in the City of Edmonton with an average of 2000 members a year.

Collaborate with Edmonton Community Services in the operation of Northgate Lions Senior Citizens Recreation Centre.
Provide recreational, social, educational and health-related programs and services to seniors and older adults in the community.
Provide over 180 programs per season, 12,000 program hours and over 100,000+ annual attendance.
Provide information on seniors programs and services.
Provide training and community services opportunities for volunteers.
Members of NESA contribute over 58,000 volunteer hours to the Centre and the community annually.
Assist in the identification of seniors needs and mobilize resources.
Provide nutritional and enjoyable meals at a reasonable cost.
Raise funds as required for NESA operations and for capital projects at the Centre.
Over $1.5 million raised for expansion and renovation to the Centre.
Currently undertaking a $5.5 million capital campaign for the expansion of the Centre.

In 1978 the Edmonton Northgate Lions club constructed a Recreation Centre on City land for senior citizens and the community. The Community Services Department maintains the Centre in collaboration with the North Edmonton Seniors Association (NESA).
The North Edmonton Seniors Association, originally formed as the Northgate Senior Citizens Association (NSCA), is an independent, non-profit society formed in 1978 to provide "recreational, social, educational, and health-related programs and services for seniors (age 55+ years)." NESA is the largest seniors organization in Edmonton, responsible for providing Edmonton's most comprehensive older adult recreational and social program. NESA's success speaks for itself.