The Seniors on the Bow (SOTB) Centre opened in 2011 to help seniors enjoy health lifestyles and actively contribute to their community. The Centre offers programs and resources for adults 50 and over in Cochrane and the surrounding area.
The 5000 square foot Centre includes:
an auditorium
a commercial kitchen
a games room
a lounge
a boardroom
the home base for Rockyview HandiBus Cochrane services
Activity calendar and newsletter
Check out the monthly calendar of activities and the monthly newsletter to find out what is happening at the Seniors on the Bow Centre.
The Seniors on the Bow of Cochrane and Area Society operates the Seniors on the Bow Centre in partnership with Cochrane.
If you are 50 years of age or older and living in Cochrane or the surrounding area, you can become a member of the Seniors on the Bow Society. Memberships last for one year and come with the following benefits:
$3 drop-in fee ($1 savings)
20 per cent off of fees for recreation programs at our centre
40 per cent off of advertised rental fees for personal rental events (non-profit)
monthly calendars and newsletters available at the centre or via our email list
voting privileges at Seniors on the Bow of Cochrane and Area Society General Meetings
To apply for membership, please complete the PDF form below and email it to sotbcentre@gmail.com.
The Seniors on the Bow (SOTB) Centre runs in partnership with Seniors on the Bow of Cochrane and Area Society and the Town of Cochrane. SPTB relies on the efforts of its dedicated volunteer team. Currently, there are volunteer opportunities available for many volunteer positions across the organization.
Ongoing support for the SOTB Centre is provided by our partners. Thank you to:
Town of Cochrane (2010)
for capital investment into SOTB Centre and an ongoing operational grant to support the lease and the seniors' programmer position
for Capital Re-Investment Fund and sports and recreation equipment purchase
New Horizons for Seniors Capital Assistance Fund (2011)
for lounge furniture, accessible computer system, fitness accessories and card tables / chairs
Cochrane Foundation (2011, 2018)
for capital towards the purchase and installation of audiovisual equipment and upper cabinets in the Auditorium
United Way and Family and Community Support Services (2011, 2012, 2018)
for operational support for initiation costs for the Board; funding for part-time Administrative Staff for the Board; Seniors Social Engagement Project & funding for full-time Administrative Staff for the Board
Recreation Association of Big Country (2016)
for transportation costs covered for various out-trips
Cochrane Archives (2014, 2017)
for contribution towards the hot lunch program; transportation vouchers for isolated seniors
Capital funding for construction and equipment came from local organizations, including:
