Our Team





Megan Connolly 

Event & Volunteer Coordinator 

Megan Connolly is an Alberta native that currently resides in Cochrane. She has a long history of volunteer work with Citizen Science Bee Program and Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, Fly Right Swing Dance Group, Pet Access League Society, and you may recognize her from numerous events with the Nifty Fifties. Megan is an environmentally conscious animal lover. She has an array of experience ranging from owning her own dog walking business to interior design, to professional oboe playing with the Royal Canadian Navy. Megan is passionate about event planning and improving the quality of life for older adults.


Rae Lynn Gates

Program Coordinator 

Rae Lynn Gates was born and raised right here in Calgary. She has one beautiful daughter, Lauren, two dogs and three cats. Rae Lynn loves people and has spent most of her career working with them. Prior to working with the Parkdale Nifty Fifties she spent the past 15 years working with the vulnerable street population in Shelters, Transitional housing and Supportive housing. Rae Lynn also works part time as a caregiver to an 8-year-old boy with Autism and his twin brother.

When Rae Lynn is not working she can be found spending time with her animals. Her two beautiful dogs are: Archie who is an overly loving Golden Retriever Lab cross and Lola, an Olde English Bulldog. Rae Lynn’s 3 cats are all of the orange variety. Their names are Kevin Patrick Gates, Portia and Harley. Rae Lynn enjoys baking (as some of you might know) and loves to take day trips to the mountains.

Some facts about Rae Lynn: She is left handed. She collects Russian Stacking Dolls and has 15 sets. She has flown in a hot air balloon as her parents owned a hot air balloon company. She won $1000 on a radio contest and she has worked in the casino as a blackjack dealer.

Rae Lynn enjoy being a part of the Parkdale Nifty 50’s community and look forward to connecting with our members.


Our Registered
Class Instructors:

Art Instructors 

Karin Richter 
Marla Blackwell
Sherry Telle
Margaret Holland
Maria Loaiza

Exercise Instructors

Vanitha Naik 
Beth Brookwell
Navin Jetha
Paula Bickford (Line Dancing)


Our 
Board 
Members:

Irene Colter President
Karl Buchner Vice President
Pam Callan Treasurer
Deidre O'Brien Secretary
Susan Carpenter Director
Karen Myhre Director
Mariellen Henriksen Director
Laura Siwiec Director
Carol Lacey
Director





Office Hours
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
*Office is closed Weekends and Statutory holidays*

Call Us

Office: 403-283-0620

Address:

3512 5 Ave NW

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