The Alberta Council on Aging's Recognizing Fraud Toolkit is designed to raise awareness about fraudulent activities. It should be used as a guideline to help seniors, their families and the general public know what types of scams are occurring and what strategies they can use to make good decisions regarding scams and fraud. The goal of the program is to reduce senior's vulnerability to fraud and financial abuse.

As Canada's population ages, we are challenged to find better ways of caring for and supporting older adults across the continuum of care. Following the 2016 Walk with Me conference in Edmonton, culture change leaders from across Canada, the United States and Australia took part in a think tank to discuss what we're up against and how we can start moving forward. The white paper " Living Fully: Next steps for the Canadian culture change movement" summarizes the proceedings as well as:

• Explains why "living fully" should be the goal of the movement, rather than "aging well"
• Defines culture change and makes recommendations for its advancement in Canada
• Summarizes next steps, including delivering the 3rd Walk with Me conference in Niagara Falls, ON, March 5-6, 2018 and much more

"Aging as an asset" has a lot to do with community development. This online conversation will explore aging as an asset and experiences in working with citizens to build asset-based communities.

The webinar will help you:

• Learn about what makes a good social enterprise
• Hone your social enterprise idea
• Prepare your organization to take your idea to feasibility and market studies

There are many messages about physical activity, exercise, and fitness. Yet, the multiple, and sometimes conflicting, messages influence people's thoughts and behaviours, even when they are not thought about very much. The emotional nature of automatic responses can influence decisions to be active that are quite different from more reasoned and thoughtful responses.

The topic for the 2017 Physical Activity Forum is "Don't Overthink It! Promoting physical activity in a busy media environment". Dr. Tanya Berry, Tier II Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity Promotion, will give an overview of how messages about physical activity might have an influence at both automatic and reasoned levels, and what effective messages might look like.

Networked Nonprofits and the people who lead them are taking advantage of social media's ability to facilitate and expand their impact by connecting, building, and establishing trust with people in their networks. This way of operating goes beyond simply using tools like Facebook, Twitter, or Snapchat and requires a networked mindset where openness and authenticity are essential. This interactive workshop, featuring Beth Kanter, will explore how nonprofits can embrace the best practices of a "networked nonprofit," avoiding some of the pitfalls and challenges.

Organizations also have many questions about how to make the best use of social media to advance their work, especially with limited time and resources. Participants will learn how to create a digital strategy for social media, using the best practices for engagement, content, and champions.

The Traditional Arts Group will be harvesting moose hair for future crafting ideas such as moose hair tufting as well as incorporating the moose hair tufting with birch bark basket making. A light breakfast and lunch will be served to those who attend. Come on down to the EASC and learn a new traditional arts skill. Call Stacey at 780-476-6595 Ext 2 for more details.  

Book Sale
April 4 - April 8, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily. (Open until 7:30 p.m. on April 5 and until 7 p.m. on April 7).
Come shop for great books at amazing prices. Book donations will be accepted up to March 31. We will not be accepting book donations during the week of the book sale. Thank you for your contribution.

Flea Market
April 7, 1 - 7 p.m. and April 8, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Over 40 tables of fabulous treasures. Free admission and parking. The café will be open.

Call 780-496-6969 for information.

• Wills
• Responsibilities of an Executor
• Power of Attorney
• Personal Directives
• Where to go for help and more

Call 780-702-1725 for more information about the presentation.

A video of the presentation is now available online. This is a great alternative if you are unable to attend the in-person sessions.

Since 2008, Sage Seniors Association has provided high quality frozen meals to Edmonton seniors through the Sage Savories program. The program was created to ensure that seniors had options for nutritious, flavourful frozen meals that they could enjoy at home.

Due to the availability of alternative frozen meal services and ongoing challenges with the costs of operating Sage Savories, they have decided to end the program as of April 30, 2017. Sage is committed to ensuring that their customers are supported in their transition to alternative frozen meal options.

Visit their website or phone 780-701-9025 for more information.

Drive Happiness, a local not for profit, is urgently looking for volunteer drivers. If you enjoy chatting with seniors and like to drive, we would love to hear from you. Our volunteer drivers make their own schedule and select where they will drive. We offer a small reimbursement to go towards gas and vehicle wear and tear. Even 2 hours a week can change a senior's life. Call 780-424-5438 ext. 2 for details. We drive happiness.