Lighting the Way: The State of the Alberta Nonprofit Sector 2018 is the only source of Alberta-specific research on the experience of the sector. In addition to providing data on the state of the sector, this year's report looks to the year ahead and shares priorities of nonprofits for the upcoming provincial election and some suggestions for collective action.

Every nonprofit has a wealth of stories to showcase their mission and positive impact. With limited budgets and evolving trends in social media, it can be challenging for nonprofits to find effective and creative ways of sharing their stories. 

This webinar will explore how digital storytelling through visuals, videos, and live stories can amplify and better communicate your nonprofit story. It will also show how some nonprofits are using social media platforms for digital storytelling, with examples of successful campaigns on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat.

At this Board to Board Networking event join in the conversation about a stronger Alberta non-profit network heading into the next provincial election and explore the current and future political landscapes in Alberta. Attendees will learn about the work of the Alberta Nonprofit Network (ABNN) and its Elections Preparedness working group. Conversations will explore the emerging issues and the collective voice of the sector as we approach the upcoming 2019 election.

The scope of volunteerism is changing. Today's volunteers are looking for something different, and nonprofit organizations need to be prepared to adapt and respond to key trends in volunteerism. This webinar will guide you to a new understanding of how to engage volunteers.

You will learn how to recognize opportunities for mutual benefit and explore the possibility of engaging skilled volunteers in your organization's work. Learn how to create positions and roles to maximize positive impact for your organization and volunteers.

This online course will help advocates working on the issue of elder abuse communicate more effectively. The course offers an extensive online learning experience and step-by-step guidance with video lectures, animations, quizzes, and downloadable resources--all designed to help advocates increase support for policies to address and prevent elder abuse. The course will give advocates tools to:

• Reframe elder abuse as a matter of social justice
• Explain how our current social structure fosters isolation, which allows elder abuse to go unnoticed and unchallenged
• Demonstrate how restructuring our communities, by providing access to transportation and other public services, can address and prevent elder abuse

November is Seniors' Falls Prevention Month across Canada. The latest evidence on interventions to prevent falls is placing an emphasis on maintaining and improving strength and balance as the best intervention to prevent falls. 

The Injury Prevention Centre coordinates the Finding Balance Campaign and provides practical strategies that older adults in Alberta can use to reduce their risk of a fall to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

The Finding Balance website has many useful resources such as a Falls Risk Self-Assessment Quiz, an information sheet on Strength and Balance, Everyday Exercises poster and exercise cards.

The Seniors' Health & Wellness Forum will feature exhibitors, presentations and panel discussions on health, wellness, and social supports vital to healthy aging. Topics include: planning for a healthy future, the importance of reducing safety risks as we age, housing options, financial strategies, transportation, supports and services, and the importance of social connections to our health and wellbeing.

Extensive information and resource materials, event admission, lunch and parking are free to seniors, their families and caregivers. Seniors are encouraged to register by calling 780-809-8604

Some light weight exercises may be included in this fun activity. Call 780-435-9515 for more information about the course and the locations.

Stop by this popular monthly event and find some new puzzles to do. Call 780-496-6969 for more information.

The Petrolia Seniors Group invites you to enjoy their monthly lunch and program. On November 20, John Chalmers, Historian for Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame will be speaking on "A Centennial Tribute to the First World War" - Stories of Canadian Combat Pilots. To confirm your attendance or for more information, call Nick at 780-435-1045 or Betty at 780-434-0712.

In addition to the lunch/program, an outing is offered each month. For information on Petrolia Seniors Group outings call Joyce at 780-435-6388.

Looking to volunteer? Want to make your own schedule? Why not help us Drive Happiness? For 20 years, Drive Happiness has provided assisted transportation services to seniors by pairing them with volunteer drivers. There is no minimum time commitment and our volunteers can choose their own rides. Make a difference in a senior's life - volunteer for Drive Happiness today. Call 780-424-5438 or go online at drivehappiness.ca/volunteer.