Men's Sheds Edmonton Digital Information Sheet

Men's Sheds Edmonton build and promote casual spaces for all men to connect, create, and socialize in a positive environment. We're a grassroots men’s health movement grounded in the spirit of camaraderie and the power of community.

A Men’s Shed is a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive place that provides the opportunity for men to build projects, form positive relationships, and increase neighborly connections. Men’s Sheds originate in Australia, and are a grassroots, bottom-up movement driven by the members it serves.

Research has shown that men are vulnerable to depression and social isolation after retirement. Loss of social network, identity tied to career, and purpose contribute to feelings of isolation and depression in older men. The Men’s Shed program aims to create a healthy environment for men to build new relationships, while combating social isolation and depression by providing a safe space for men to connect.

The men share their skills and learn new skills from other shedders by participating in a variety of activities of their own choosing (e.g., woodworking, painting, and cooking activities etc.). It is an opportunity for people to be both teachers and learners while sharing stories, venting, or simply having a coffee and working away at projects.

Visit the Men's Sheds Edmonton Facebook Page for more informaiton and to learn about online upcoming meet ups. 

New members are encouraged to join and to help host additional Sheds throughout Edmonton. For more information on the Men’s Sheds, call 780-446-4179.