This year's New Horizons for Seniors Program has two funding streams and organizations can apply for either. The deadline for both is July 10, 2015.

Pan-Canadian Projects
The Call for Proposals for Pan-Canadian Projects invites organizations to apply for funding for projects that will help to reduce social isolation among seniors by using collaborative approaches that place an emphasis on measurable results. The Government of Canada is partnering with the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation and its Innoweave initiative to support the development, implementation and scaling of these collaborative approaches to reduce social isolation among seniors. Applicants can contact Innoweave through its Seniors SI program to obtain support and to learn more about how organizations can work together to address social isolation. Successful projects will focus exclusively on addressing social isolation among seniors and will be funded between $150,000 and $750,000, over a period of up to three years.

Community-Based Projects
Community-based projects that enable seniors to share their knowledge, skills and experiences with others, and help communities increase their capacity to address local issues, are eligible to receive up to $25,000 per year, per organization. Projects must address one or more of the program's five objectives: promoting volunteerism among seniors and other generations; engaging seniors in the community through the mentoring of others; expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse; supporting the social participation and inclusion of seniors; and providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors.

In Holland, adults with severe dementia can live in a specially designed self-contained "Dementia Village" called De Hogeweyk, where residents can maintain their sense of independence while receiving the specialized care they need. Join us as we learn about best practices in dementia care from Mr. Eloy van Hal, Facility Manager at De Hogeweyk. Tickets are available for purchase at glenrosefoundation.com or by calling 780-735-6124.

The new phone number to call to reach Health Link, Alberta's free, 24/7 health information and advice line is 811. The new number replaces the existing 10-digit local numbers in Calgary and Edmonton as well as the province-wide toll-free number. The old numbers will continue to direct callers to Health Link for the time being. 

Health Link gives Albertans access to registered nurses and other health professionals who provide health advice and navigation services. In a medical emergency, Albertans should continue to dial 911 or visit the nearest emergency department.

Door open at 4:30 p.m. and the barbecue starts at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Members $10 and non-member $15. Call 780-451-1925 for more information. Location: 12963 - 120 St.

Practical funeral planning for peace of mind. The Memorial Society of Edmonton is coming to the centre to help educate you on options and bring to your attention decisions you may not know you will have to make. They will provide guidance in planning and reducing costs. Call 780-483-1209 to register. $2.

MWSAC is moving from the Mill Woods Recreation Centre to the 2nd Floor of the new Mill Woods Library on Hewes Way. The new location at 201, 2610 Hewes Way opens on June 22 at 9 a.m. with tours and complimentary coffee from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call 780-496-2997.

The menu features BBQ steak kabobs with baked potato, Caesar salad, baked beans and dessert plus entertainment. Tickets $15 for members and invited guests in advance only (by reading this please consider yourself invited). Deadline to purchase tickets is June 23 at noon if not sold out before. 50/50 draw and cash bar available. Call 780-468-1985. Location: 9350 - 82 St.

Come try a new activity-arts and crafts, exercise classes, cooking demonstrations and more! Call 780-496-2997 for details on this drop-in activity. Note MWSAC's new address as of June 22 - 201, 2610 Hewes Way.

These free workshops are for people have a chronic condition(s). Participants will increase their confidence and learn new skills to better manage their health condition(s) in order to enjoy a better quality of life. Three in-person workshops are offered in July and the workshop is also available online.