In November 2014, Credit Union Central of Canada launched the course Financial Abuse of Older Adults: Recognize, Review and Respond to provide awareness and education to credit union staff to prevent financial abuse of older adults. In this webinar Kate Martin, Policy Analyst, Credit Union Central of Canada, will preview the course and discuss how the course has led to involvement and partnerships in other national initiatives that raise awareness financial abuse of older adults.

A good understanding of Alberta's Employment Standards Code leads to improved employer/employee relations. It also helps nonprofit employers to establish appropriate policies and avoid policies that may require time consuming (and costly) correction later. 

This workshop provides a comprehensive hands-on learning experience. It is designed to promote a better understanding of the rights and obligations of employers and employees under the Employment Standards Code.

Marketing is imperative to the success of a non-profit organization. This one day session is a great overview of general marketing principles, and a call to action for you to put into practice what you learn. Topics covered will include:

• Your brand
• The Marketing Mix - The 4 P's
• Defining your target audience
• Your online presence - website, Twitter & Facebook
• How to get your message out
• Working with the media
• Common marketing mistakes made by non-profit organizations

The City of Edmonton Budget sets the level of spending for over 300 programs and services the City delivers to Edmontonians every day. Edmontonians are invited to provide input on the current levels of spending, impact on taxation and fees, budget priorities, where spending should be increased or decreased, and ways to balance the budget. To participate, visit www.edmontonbudget.com.

November is Rodeo month as Edmonton plays proud hosts to the CFR and Westend Seniors is in the spirit with Two Steppin lessons. Call 780-483-1209 to register.

Join Strathcona Place for this dinner and annual celebration. $15. Phone 780-433-5807 or email [email protected] to register.

Honour our fallen soldiers at Westend Seniors Activity Centre's Remembrance Day ceremony. Lunch to follow at 12 p.m. Cost $8. Call 780-483-1209 to register.

Yee-haw! Get out your western wear; enjoy a Buffalo burger with fries, salad and Saskatoon pie; listen to live country music and support the United Way. Purchase tickets by Nov 9 for $12 ($1/each meal donated to United Way). Call 780-423-5510 ext. 301 for information.

Beautiful handcrafted items available. A great place to do some Christmas shopping. Call 780-496-6969 for information.

Enjoy lunch and check out back-stage behind the scenes. $12. Call 780-488-4241 for details.