OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Lorena Smalley

WELCOME TO THE BOARD! On  August 22, 2024, we held our Annual General Meeting an elected our board members.  We would like to welcome our new board members and thank our board members who are moving on. Meet Lise Maisonneuve, our new Seba Seniors Secretary Hello everyone! Peter and I moved to our new home in Sundance Meadows in October ...

WHY OUR BOARD MEMBERS VOLUNTEER?

Lorena Smalley

OUR WONDERFUL BOARD MEMBERS Do you love volunteering? Love giving back to your community? Or love making new friends? Joining our Seba Seniors Board is the answer. We’re looking for two amazing people to join us. Hear what our current board members have to say about joining the Seba Seniors Board, why they do what they do and maybe you’ll ...

THRIFT SHOP RENOVATIONS

Lorena Smalley

Thrift Shop Renovations: A Canopy for All Seasons! Our beloved Thrift Shop in the Old Firehall is getting a much-needed upgrade—a new canopy! This canopy marks the final step in the Thrift Shop Addition Project, which started last year. It will offer protection from the sun, rain, and snow, making it easier for our volunteers to unload donations and display …

FIREHALL VOLUNTEERS

Lorena Smalley

Our Firehall Volunteer - Patrick Knoll A visit to the Thrift Shop is a treasure hunt!  Some visitors focus on our unique repeats in the basement store, looking for kitchen items, or decor; others focus on our amazing selection of ‘new to you’ clothing.  Others head directly to the Garage where there is a remarkable selection of vintage items and ...

THE MAN BEHIND THE DESK

Lorena Smalley

THE MAN BEHIND THE DESK Lorne Johnson is the man behind the desk at the Thrift Shop.  He’s a wonderful storyteller, he’s well traveled, well read…and well….he’s a really cool guy!   Lorne has seen parts of the world that we can only dream of in travel books or blogs.  He’s been through the Panama Canal three times, he’s cruised the ...

CUSTOM-MADE DOLL CLOTHES

Lorena Smalley

CUSTOM-MADE DOLL CLOTHES AT SEBA SENIORS THRIFT STORE The next time you visit the Seba Seniors Thrift Store, please take notice of the ever-changing displays.  The most notable is the table display upon entry, which changes with the season.  Less noticeable is the changing fashion display.  No…not the ladies' party wear, or the men’s hat display.  We are talking about ...

ORANGE SHIRT DAY BLANKET CEREMONY

Lorena Smalley

ORANGE SHIRT DAY BLANKET CEREMONY On Saturday, September 28, 2024, Seba Seniors continued our tradition of recognizing Orange Shirt Day. This year was particularly special as Dennis Paul, knowledge-keeper, leader, and ceremonialist in his community was recognized for his contributions through a blanket ceremony. Blanket ceremony with Dennis Paul DANCING CEREMONY & COOKOUT Following the Blanket Ceremony there was dancing ...

11 YEARS AND COUNTING IN OUR THRIFT SHOP

Lorena Smalley

11 YEARS AND COUNTING IN OUR THRIFT SHOP The Remarkable Toni Yurkewich has been volunteering at the Seba Thrift Shop for more than eleven years!  She is one of the ties that bind the Shop together. Further, she is an in-house historian and a remarkable storyteller; she has an eclectic taste in music, and a thirst to solve mysteries (look ...

OUR SORTING ROOM & THE VOLUNTEERS WHO WORK HERE

Lorena Smalley

OUR SORTING ROOM When you visit the Thrift Shop, the outcome of a buzz of activity that goes on in the background…rather, in the back room…is all around you!  The Thrift Shop is grateful for the generous donations of clothing items that are received from our community.  They often arrive in mysterious black bags, contents unknown, awaiting discovery.  ‘Soft’ items ...

Hand Knee and Foot

Lorena Smalley

Hand Knee and Foot Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  1st Game is on July 14, 2025 Melmoth Lounge Cost: Free New Monday Night Card Game at the Melmoth Lounge! We’re excited to open up Monday evenings in the Melmoth Lounge for another round of cards—this time featuring a fun variation of Hand and Foot. In this version, players use ...