Carya provides programs for seniors and lower income families out of 2 locations, Bowmont and Village Commons. The Bowmont building is nearly 100 years old and has served in a number of capacities, Montgomery Town Hall, Police station and bank.  The building has 2 conference rows, 1 on the main level and 1 in the basement.  In order to make the basement conference room more accessible to seniors Carya applied to Rotary through Rotary Helps YYC to fund the purchase and installation of a Chairlift in late 2023.    Rotary Clubs of Calgary Centennial, Calgary North and Calgary Downtown funded the Chairlift.  The official opening was held October 17, 2025 at 1 pm, the opening was facilitated by Janice Nelson and Jocelyn, and attended by Richard Heslop and Irene Osteneck.  Centennial member Irene took a test ride on the lift.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are saddened to announce the passing of Jerry van der Linden, beloved husband of 66 years to Margaret, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the age of 88 years.

 

Besides his loving wife, Jerry is also survived by his brother Rick, his son Cameron (Michelle), his daughter Carrie (Ray), his daughter Tina, and grandchildren, Sydney, Teagan, Breanne, Joshua, Cole, and Aija. Jerry was born in Edmonton, AB, and attended the University of Alberta, graduating with a degree in civil engineering in 1959, the same year he and Margaret married.

Over his working life, Jerry held positions with Northwestern Utilities, Canadian Western Natural Gas, Dome Petroleum, and Petro-Canada. He eventually used his significant and varied experience to consult.

 

Community service was very important to Jerry. Over the years, he was actively involved in Kinsmen, K-40, Rotary, and was a dedicated volunteer at Heritage Park. He also served as Commanding Officer of the Sea Cadets with R.C.S.C.C. MicMac as a follow-up to his time in the Naval Reserve as a Constructor Sub-Lieutenant.

 

Jerry was the definition of integrity and a role model to many. To the end, he had a great sense of humour and a boyish grin that rarely disappeared. He was deeply loved and will be missed immensely.

We are grateful for the care and support Jerry received at United Active Living Fish Creek and AgeCare McKenzie Towne.

A private service will be held by the family.

Congratulations to Allan Muller for being awarded the 2024-2025 Mike Smith Rotarian of the Year!  Allan is Rotarian who lives by the 4-way test and exemplifies the Rotary principle of Service Above Self.  Allan makes significant contributions to Rotary Centennial through his work chairing both the membership committee, and the Stampede Parade bleacher seat sale. He always being the first to step up for sweat equity projects and successfully skipped the Centennial Curling team to winning the Calgary Rotary Club's curling league.