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“Without Dennis Foth, there would be no ELLA” according to Joyce Madsen. When asked if he had been involved in creating ELLA, he humbly replied “yes”.  During a meeting in…

I was first introduced to ELLA when I spoke to some volunteers manning a booth at the Strathcona Farmers’ Market several years ago. At the time I was working full

When Nancy Rae retired from her scientific based career, she wanted to develop her artistic side and ELLA Art classes were recommended to her. Within days’ she was approached to

I have a great respect for ELLA and all the volunteers who make it possible, especially those who are truly involved with organizing ELLA and the ones who just help

Former president Lynne Mansell says Ella has survived and thrived for 25 years and should continue for another 25. Lynne states that ELLA is an exceptional organization which provides quality

I emigrated from Britain when I was quite young to take up a position in the Occupational Therapy Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the U of A. When I retired

At first it was the joy of learning.  My name is Vivien Mattia and when I heard of ELLA I thought “How wonderful to attend Spring Session of ELLA and

A member of ELLA since 2013, Shirley has seen many changes and filled many volunteer roles, starting with six years as Treasurer.  She was on the Eventbrite Committee when the

When Shirley Forrest looks back on her years with ELLA, what stands out most isn’t a single class or moment—it’s the feeling of belonging. Over the past decade, she’s taken

Ruth has been a member of ELLA since 2012, after retiring. She says she loves learning and “ELLA is the place for seniors to learn in small chunks.  One can