March 26, 2015

Seniors issues are election issues
SENIORS ISSUES ARE ELECTION ISSUES

Provincial government policies and funding impact how seniors issues such as healthcare, transportation and home supports are addressed in the community.

Are you prepared to ask candidates in the anticipated provincial election what their plans are to ensure seniors issues are addressed? The Seniors Issues Primer can help you ask informed questions.
ESCC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
April 23, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Chateau Louis Hotel and Conference Centre, 11727 Kingsway Avenue

Save the date for the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council's 2015 Annual General Meeting. 

We are pleased to welcome Ms. Jane Rooney, Canada's first Financial Literacy Leader as our guest speaker. In her first year as Financial Literacy Leader, Ms. Rooney gained tremendous insight into the needs of particular groups including seniors and 'future' seniors. In her presentation "Collaborating for Financial Literacy" find out what she has learned and how she has laid the building blocks for a national strategy that will help Canadians to become more financially literate.

Invitations will be sent out shortly with more details.
Seniors Sector News

ALBERTA DEMENTIA STRATEGY CONSULTATION SURVEY

 

The Government of Alberta is developing a 5-year Alberta Dementia Strategy and Action Plan which will address areas such as promotion of brain health, recognition of signs of dementia, and diagnosis through to end-of-life care. 

 

A survey has been developed to gather feedback on one of the strategic directions - Public Awareness and Education. The survey should take 5-10 minutes to complete and will close April 2, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. 

 

A larger survey that will address all aspect of the strategy is being developed and will be released in April. If you would like to be involved in the larger survey and additional consultation related to the strategy please send your contact information, including your first name, last name, and e-mail address to [email protected].
PIANO TO GIVE AWAY

Does your organization need a piano? We've been contacted by someone who wants to donate their stand-up piano. The piano is free, but moving it would be the responsibility of whoever is taking it. The piano is in good shape and might need tuning. Contact Andy Pollack at 780-819-9274.
Professional Development
CAREER NAVIGATOR WORKSHOP
Alberta Caregivers Association
Upcoming dates for the one-day workshop: April 10, April 24, May 6, May 29, June 10 and June 24
Fulton Place School (10310-56 Street)

The workshop trains health professionals, service providers and community agency staff to better support caregivers by showing how to identify caregivers early in their journey, support caregivers to adopt self-care practices and facilitate caregivers' access to programs/resources and referrals. The cost of the workshop is $90 and is subsidized by Age Friendly Edmonton. For more information contact Debra Paches at 780-453-5088 ext 230 [email protected].
CALCULATING THE COST OF FUNDRAISING WEBINAR
Social Velocity
Pre-recorded so available on demand
$69

To be financially sustainable, non-profit organizations must focus fundraising efforts on the most profitable activities. This 60-minute webinar discusses how to calculate the return on investment of revenue-generating activities, analyze which fundraising activities are effective and which are not, and explain to board and staff why this analysis is important.
More events for staff/volunteers in the seniors sector
(links to the ESCC Events in the Senior-Serving Sector webpage)
News and Events for Seniors
EDMONTON ABORIGINAL SENIORS CENTRE PROGRAMS

 

The Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre is reaching out to let the community know about their programming for seniors. Find out about activities such as the Grandparents Support Group, Crock Pot Cooking and Healthy Cooking, Nintendo Wii Fitness and Flower Beads Craft Corner in their newsletter.
UKULELE CIRCLE

Westend Seniors Activity Centre

2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 1 - 4 p.m.

9629 - 176 St.

 

Westend Seniors Activity Centre (WSAC) offers a drop-in Ukulele Circle open to all on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 1 - 4 p.m. WSAC encourages outside members to drop in and participate this Monday, March 30! They also offer instrument jams on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. $2 drop-in fee. 

OLD STRATHCONA ANTIQUE MALL & LANEWAY TEA

Sage

April 14, depart at 12:30 p.m. 

 

Delight in treasures from the past at the antique mall with over 150 dealers. Finish the afternoon with a relaxing cup of tea and treats at the antique mall's café. Must pre-register by calling 780-423-5510 ext 301. Cost: $15 for members ($18 non-members) for the bus. Buy your own lunch, etc. Sage's location is 15 Sir Winston Churchill Square.
DATING FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART
Sage
April 21, 1 p.m.
15 Sir Winston Churchill Square
 Free

Dating can be complicated, no matter what age you are. Have you been looking for love in all the wrong places? Do you know where to look for love? Learn about on-line dating sites, how to be safe, how dating has changed (or not) and much more. Please pre-register by calling 780-423-5510 ext 301.
VINTAGE: AN EVENING OF WORKS FROM WELL AGED POETS WINE & CHEESE

South East Edmonton Seniors Association (SEESA)
April 22, doors open at 6:30 p.m. and readings start at 7 p.m.
Tickets in advance $5 or $7 at the door
 
SEESA's 9th annual event as part of the Edmonton Poetry Festival features readings from local poets and ends with special guest, Gary Geddes.
Readers are welcome. Sign up at the SEESA font desk before April 21 to read your own poems (approximately 5 - 7 minutes).  SEESA is located at 9350 - 82 Street. Call 780-468-1985 for more information.

Other news and events for seniors
(links to the ESCC News and Events for Seniors webpage)
Volunteer and Work Opportunities
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

The 55+ group at Renaissance Towers is seeking a fitness instructor for classes any time after 6 p.m. weekdays. Contact Brenda 587-520-8199.
(links to the Volunteer and Work Opportunities webpage)
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