Alberta Culture Days takes place the last weekend of September and is an opportunity for Albertans to discover, experience and celebrate the cultural life of their communities. Funding supports Alberta Culture Days activities, events, and promotions that engage public participation and inspire future involvement. Levels of funding:

• Feature Celebration Site: a designated site supported to a maximum of $10,000 for three days of programming
• Host Celebration Site: a designated site supported to a maximum of $5,000 for two days of programming
• Pop Up Celebration Site: a designated site supported to a maximum of $1,000 for one day of programming

The application deadline is June 1, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.

In a 2017 study that compared many ways to help older adults prevent falls, researchers confirmed that exercise is always key, especially when combined with other interventions tailored for the individual. 

They caution there is no one-size-fits-all formula. Instead it's a matter of finding the right combination of exercise along with regular vision care; improving the living environment (e.g. removing tripping hazards); sometimes the use of aids such as orthotics or hip protectors; and in many cases taking calcium and vitamin D for bone health. 

Tricco, et al. (2017). Comparisons of interventions for preventing falls in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA. 2017;318(17):1687-1699. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.15006.

Join the National Director of the Canadian Centre for Elder Law as she addresses legal and ethical issues of critical importance when working with older adults, such as informed consent and substitute decision-making. This webinar will be the first of a two-part series exploring the concepts of consent and capacity.

A Compassionate Community is one where: local health policies recognize compassion as an ethical imperative; sectors work together to meet the special needs of the aged, those living with life-threatening illnesses, and with loss; a strong commitment to social and cultural differences enables access to wider variety of supportive experiences, interactions, and communication; and all people have easy access to grief and holistic or palliative care services. During this webinar, participants will:

• Learn how to a start Compassionate Community movement in their community
• Gain insights as to how Compassionate Community approaches can complement Age-Friendly and Dementia-Friendly initiatives
• Discuss opportunities for collective action

Do you occasionally (or often) feel held back in your career because you haven't appropriately asserted yourself? Whether you have an outgoing or a shy disposition, there are skills you can develop to help you more effectively and authentically express yourself in a variety of work and life situations. This webinar will offer an introduction to developing those skills.

Representatives from Age Friendly Edmonton, the Edmonton Community Paramedic Program, and Stop Abuse in Families (SAIF) Society will share how they work towards improving the safety of seniors in our communities, including those in care, and how we can use this knowledge in everyday practice. 

This networking event is suitable for all levels of staff, as well as family members. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with the speakers, as well as collaborate with one another in small and large group discussions.

The Exhibition Lands (near Borden Park, the Expo Centre, and Northlands Park Racetrack and Casino) is the City of Edmonton's second largest urban infill site. The Exhibition Lands Project Team has launched the Ideas Generation phase for the project and Edmontonians are encouraged to share their ideas for the Exhibition Lands via an Ideas Portal. You can submit your idea as an image, a video link or written description.

In this 3-week workshop, you will create your own 10 x 10-inch decorative mirror frame using glass and tile. You will learn basic design, mosaic cutting and grouting your finished project. If you have personal items such as beads, china, jewellery, found objects etc. that you would like to include feel free to bring them with you. However, all supplies required will be covered in the cost of the class. Bring an apron or paint shirt to wear. Call 780-483-1209 for more information.

Come check out the garden plant sale right before the May long weekend! Call 780-496-6969 for more information.

Why are there still so few women in areas such as mathematics, physics, computing science and engineering? The University of Alberta was one of the leaders in the field when WISEST (Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science and Technology) was formed over 30 years ago. Dr. Armour was one of the founding members and chair of the group. Learn more about the work that WISEST is doing to empower women in these fields. Call 587-987-3200 for more information.

In this fun, interactive, powerful presentation, you will:

• Realize the astonishing number one obstacle to your happiness
• Understand the single most important thing you can do to grow a happier brain
• Learn two powerful things you can do to generate more sustainable happiness
• Understand the huge price you pay physically, mentally and emotionally because of stress, negativity or anxiety, and how they dramatically reduce your resiliency and competency

Light refreshments will follow the presentation. Space is limited. Register by providing your name and phone number via email at [email protected] or by calling 780-497-5082.

View and shop the more than 15 craft tables which feature crafts made by seniors. Entrance is free. Refreshments (drink and a slice of pie) are available for $4.

If you are interested in taking a group of 10 or more seniors, make a group reservation by contacting 780-244-4455 or [email protected]. Advance refreshment tickets are available for $3 if purchased before May 15.

For more information on the craft sale or to volunteer for the sale, call 780-244-4455.