This article focusing on immigrant older adults, health promotion and exercise programming reports on a study of the Seniors Support Services for South Asian Community (S4AC) project in British Columbia. The research indicates that health and social policies and programs that address barriers and promote social inclusion as well as physical activity can influence activity levels and, ultimately, health outcomes.

Facebook has launched a tutorial page to help organizations strengthen their Facebook presence, grow their audience, engage their supporters and better use Facebook tools.

The guide contains general information about the evaluation process, as well as information and tools regarding specific indicators of age-friendliness. Forty-three outcome indicators based on the eight domains of Age Friendly Communities were developed through a rigorous process. The guide will equip communities implementing age-friendly initiatives with information and tools on how to evaluate their activities in order to measure outcomes and success.  The guide is available in both official languages as a PDF and in HTML format.

At this workshop you will learn the fundamentals of grant writing, such as writing proposals that reach the top of competitions, presenting a compelling need statement, navigating the world of grant procurement, understanding proposal writing guidelines, preparing for the evaluation process, and searching for foundation and corporate giving opportunities.

What if there were a way you could communicate powerful results to your stakeholders in annual reports, budgets, marketing materials, and proposals; motivate staff and volunteers; improve performance; and encourage innovation and accountability? And, as demands increase for your programs and services, and resources are at risk for decreasing, what if you could prove the impact of your programs and services? 

While the connection may not be readily obvious to everyone, making outcome measurement a priority is the solution and a key strategy for addressing all of the above issues. However, even though it sounds straightforward, it is especially challenging for non-profit and government organizations that are focused on community benefits or outcomes that are challenging but possible to measure and quantify. Learn more in this webinar.

This interactive workshop is intended to educate participants on cultural differences, explore the effect culture has in one's personal and professional life, and practice intercultural skills. Through this workshop participants will explore:

• How culture affects communication, relationships and workplaces
• Differences between immigrant and refugee status and the economic and social experiences of refugees in Edmonton
• Power and privilege and its impact on relationships
• Opportunities to practice intercultural skills in small groups with community leaders such as: Somali, Sudanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Spanish speaking, South Asian and Cambodian

For decades, governments, non-profits, community health and education advocates have worked from two different camps to alleviate bullying of youth and abuse of older adults. This webinar will assist you in understanding reasons for, and ways to bring, those two generational camps together, simply and cost effectively, for maximum impact on their shared area of concern. The team of presenters will present a brief background of this work and two exemplar projects and introduce four free resources to guide your interest. There will also be a Q & A.

Narcisse Mondoux, retired Master Plumber, sets out to woo the recently widowed Laurencienne Robichaud - at her husband's funeral. Thinking he knows the secret to her heart, he soon discovers that she is a liberated woman who intends to fulfill her secret ambition by herself.

The production is performed in English and French on alternating nights. The English preview on March 29 is pay what you can and seniors prices on other nights range from $15 to $28. Group rates are also available.

An instructor led writing group, brought together to share stories and capture them all in ink. Instructor Charles Goulet is a published author of over 20 publications. He looks forward to guiding you through the journey of learning the proper process, choosing forms, and deciding which words are more powerful and where to start. The course is structured to be both educational and motivational - and guide you to put your thoughts on paper. It's open to experienced writers or individuals looking to start. Call 780-483-1209 for information.

Find some treasures just for you! Limited number of vendor tables for rent. Call 780-496-6969 for details.

Opening cocktails at 5 p.m., dance gala at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. The menu features samosa, spring rolls, beef and greens, perogies, rice and assorted dessert. Mango lassi will be available with cocktails (cash bar). Tickets available at the front desk or by calling 780-433-5807. Email [email protected] for more information.

Stop in for alcoholic (and non-alcoholic) drinks, socializing and more. For more information call 780-496-2997.

The session will include journal and memoir writing techniques, writing prompts and exercises and editing guides. Pre-registration required. Call 587-987-3200 for information.

Volunteers will be interacting with hospital patients and the general public. Some walking is required as well as an ability to use a cash register and debit machine. 

Volunteers are asked to be available for three 5 hour shifts per month. An orientation to volunteer duties is provided, as is a hospital parking pass.

Women or men who are interested can contact Irene at [email protected] or phone the RAH Gift Shop at 780-735-4221.