1. Bowden Play & Learn
Bowden Play & Learn is a playschool program located at Bowden Grandview School that runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Children must be three years old and potty-trained to attend.
For more information or to register your child, email: bowdenplayandlearn@gmail.com
2. Bowden Pioneer Museum & Historical Society
Address: 2201 19 Avenue, Bowden, Alberta T0M 0K0
Phone: (403) 224-2122
Email: bhsalberta@gmail.com
Website: https://bowden.ca/p/bowden-pioneer-museum-
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dhlenting
Private/Off-Season Tours:
To arrange a private or off-season tour, you can contact:
Summer Hours (June–August):
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
3. The Bowden Thrift Store
The thrift store is operated by Bowden Historical Society.
Hours: Wednesday & Friday 1:00 pm – 4:00 p.m.
Closed all long weekends.
Donations & drop off’s only accepted during business hours. Please no dumping.
Contact: thebowdenthriftstore@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582828296017
4. Paterson Community Centre Bowden
2102 27th Ave, Bowden, AB, Canada T0M 0K0
403 - 994 - 7726
Facebook: Paterson Community Centre Bowden, AB
Instagram: patersoncommunitycentre
Website: https://www.bowdencommunityhall.ca/
Servicing Central Alberta
The Paterson Community Centre is proudly operated by the Expanding Horizons Bowden Cultural Enhancement Society — a passionate volunteer group dedicated to nurturing youth involvement, encouraging volunteering, and keeping community spirit alive in Bowden and area. ❤️
Every event you host with us helps support that mission, and we truly thank you for choosing our hall!
We are also always looking for new members and volunteers to join our board and help shape the future of our community events and programs. If you or someone you know would like more information about becoming involved, please email us at bowdencommunityhall@gmail.ca — we’d love to connect with you!
5. Bowden Town Theatre
“Bowden Town Theatre is a popular local dinner theatre troupe in Alberta that stages annual comedic productions to fundraise for local community initiatives. Their performances typically feature a prime rib buffet, a dessert table, raffles, and a cash bar”. The Bowden Town Theatre can be contacted through the Paterson Community Centre or on its Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572882770201
6. Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
Volunteers support others with Income Tax service at no cost.
Students, Seniors, Low Income & Basic returns can be e-filed with the CVITP during its Tax Clinics. Partnering with Bowden FCSS for bookings and clinic space, the CVITP generally hosts 3 or 4 one day clinics in Bowden each tax season. CVITP Volunteers also serve areas in Red Deer & Red Deer County on a limited basis.
To become a volunteer, contact Bowden FCSS at 403-224-2207 or email: fcss@bowden.ca
7. Drive Happiness
Drive Happiness provides supportive, non-medical & medical transportation from Bowden and area. Seniors can contact Drive Happiness to arrange a ride with a volunteer for a reduced cost from other services.
Volunteers are needed to support seniors in our community to stay mobile and independent.
Become a Volunteer Driver
- Choose when, where and how often you drive.
- Receive fuel reimbursement.
- Meet friendly and appreciative seniors.
Contact: 780-424-5438
Email: volunteer@drivehappiness.ca
Website: www.drivehappiness.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DriveHappiness.ab
8. Community Lending Shelf
Community Lending Shelf is located at 4829 50th Street, Olds, AB
We provide free clothing and outerwear of all sizes to anyone who needs it.
For children's clothing, please send us a message through our Facebook page with size and gender required. We will reply with instructions on how to collect it from our 24/7 pickup lockers.
For adult clothing and seasonal outerwear for the whole family, please visit us during our open hours to choose for yourself from our retail-like space.
Always FREE!
Open to Bowden & Area residents.
Typical Hours*: Mondays 10am-12pm, Wednesdays 12pm-2pm and Fridays 1pm-4pm
*subject to change as we are 100% volunteer-run.
Email us to join our volunteer team at OldsCLSvolunteer@gmail.com