MOOSE JAW — The Cosmo Senior Citizens Centre is inviting the public to start Canada Day with a plate of pancakes and a warm dose of community spirit.
The annual Canada Day pancake breakfast will take place on Tuesday, July 1, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Cosmo Centre, located at 235 Third Ave. N.E. The cost is $15 per person.
Entertainment will accompany the morning meal, with a patriotic performance planned to kick things off.
“So first, we’ve got Kelly Sapergia. He plays the piano, so he’ll be playing O Canada and everyone is invited to stand and sing along,” said Penny Gustafson, co-ordinator at the Cosmo Centre. “Just before that, our MC will give an announcement and welcome everybody.”
This year’s lineup also features performances by Liberté Light Dance and singers from the Harmony Arts Program — two community groups that use the Cosmo Centre for regular programming.
“There will be five performances by Liberté Light Dance,” Gustafson said. “Then, the Harmony Arts Program will have six or seven students sing for us.”
On the menu is pancakes, sausages, strawberries, and whipped cream, with coffee and tea to accompany the meal. All proceeds will help support the ongoing maintenance and programming at the Cosmo Centre, which hosts year-round activities for all age groups.
Gustafson, speaking on behalf of the Cosmo Centre, also shared her gratitude for the people behind the scenes who help make events like this possible.
“Every small centre and every small community really survives and is successful because of volunteers,” she noted. “So thank you to all of our volunteers — past, present, and future — for all that you do.”
Once the last pancake is served, the Cosmo Centre will begin preparing for its next event — a barbecue fundraiser planned for Thursday, July 17, from 5 to 6 p.m., also at the centre. The evening will feature hamburgers, salad, and dessert.
The Cosmo Centre offers a variety of programs to support seniors’ well-being through social, cultural, and physical activities. Weekly offerings include indoor walking, pickleball, shuffleboard, line dancing, cornhole, and card games like Canasta. The centre also hosts special events, social dances, presentations, and group meetings.
Membership is $40 annually, rising to $50 in January 2026. Non-members can drop in for only $3 up to three times before deciding whether to join.
The centre's facilities include a large hall with a capacity of 330 people, a smaller hall for up to 100, a yoga room, and a craft room equipped for various activities. These spaces are also available for private rentals, accommodating events such as weddings, dances, and community meetings.
The Cosmo Senior Citizens Centre is located at 235 Third Avenue Northeast. For more information on upcoming events and programs, visit “” on Facebook or . The centre can be reached directly at 306-692-6072.
