This article highlighting the experiences of the Edmonton West Primary Care Network in offering a mall walking group provides information on lessons learned and tips for sustainability that may be applicable to other organizations considering walking groups.

Seniors, researchers, policy makers, community programmers and practitioners, health care professionals and caregivers with an interest in physical activity to promote resiliency and prevent falls or injuries in older adults may be interested in this webinar hosted by the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Board Leadership Edmonton is hosting a one-day learning and networking event for first-time and experienced not-for-profit board members. Session topics include managing conflict; building diversity; insurance; fundamentals of board governance; role-specific duties; recruitment, orientation and training; and much more. Registration for this informative local event closes February 24.

Achieving your organization's goals often requires understanding and alignment across multiple stakeholders. Board members, staff, donors, and stakeholders of all types need to be engaged in the planning and implementation of new strategies and actions. But how can you do this efficiently when there may be many different views and priorities? This webinar will introduce key principles and tools for building dialogue and alignment across diverse groups.

This webinar will help you discover how to maximize your nonprofit's social media accounts through thankfulness, instead of promotion. The session will examine real-life examples of effective social media usage from organizations large and small, as well as the latest research into what works and what doesn't.

This webinar will answer key questions such as:

• Which financial reports should we be receiving as board members and what is my role in reviewing financial statements and reports?
• When I look at a Statement of Financial Position (or Balance Sheet) or Statement of Operations (or Income Statement) what should I be looking for?
• What roles do external accountants and internal bookkeepers/accountants play in our financial reporting?
• Are we required to have an Audit? When is it OK not to have an Audit?
• Why is the Revenue Recognition Policy so important? How does it effect the financial statements?
• What is a Reserve? And why should every NFPO and Charity have one?

This program is designed to support professionals to become mentors and coaches who can effectively build teams, overcome conflict, and support collaboration. Corporate and nonprofit leaders develop mentoring and coaching skills together in a collaborative approach to cross-sector leadership. The program creates an environment for participants to learn from one another by sharing strategies and practices, while developing their own professional skills.

Four provincially owned heritage facilities in Edmonton will offer free admission on Monday, February 20.

• Government House
• Rutherford House
• Provincial Archives of Alberta
• Alberta Legislature

This class includes 10 simple Tai Chi movements, warm up exercises, and sitting and walking Tai Chi movements. Health benefits include improved balance, coordination and range of movement. Drop-in or register for all classes. Call 780-423-5510 ext. 301 for information.

Presenters from the Primary Care Network will cover what is anxiety/depression, signs and symptoms of anxiety/depression, stigma, treatments available and lifestyle.  Call 780-451-1925 or visit the centre to sign up.

This class will cover the basic features in Microsoft Excel such as the user interface, cell contents and formats, basic formulas, and productivity tips. Attendees must have a basic working knowledge of Windows, preferably Windows 10, but no previous knowledge of Excel is required. Register by February 25. Call 780-496-2997 for information.

Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers to class and bring a water bottle and yoga mat. Call Connie Saccarello at 780-424-1255 if you have questions.

Cash bar available for members and invited guests (by reading this consider yourself invited). Call 780-468-1985 for information.

Facial Pampering for You!
March 10, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
As we age, our skin changes and the products that we've known and loved may not be right for us anymore. There are millions of choices and shopping for these products and spending money on them before we know if they work, can be overwhelming. You are invited to a facial pampering session that will give you an opportunity to use a variety of products.

Going Glam-ma
March 27, 1 - 3 p.m.
Are you using the same makeup products that you wore to the office for decades? This session shares makeup tips for the older woman of today. By using new lightweight luminous products, we can create a more natural and softer look. This session will cover cheeks, bronzers and lip liner strategies.

Registration is required by March 3. Call 587-987-3200 for registration information.

Entries are being accepted for the 2017 John W. Bilsland Award of Literary Excellence for Senior Writers. The competition is open to residents of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Yukon territories who are of 55+ years of age. 

A monetary prize of $500 is awarded to the winners of the three categories: short story (fiction), short story (non-fiction), and poetry. Entries will be accepted until June 22. Get more details and download an entry form. E-mail [email protected] if you have questions.