This summer, our training sessions will be held at mid day. This allows for those who are employed to attend during a lunch hour. June Noon Hour Sessions: These instructor workshops (ZOOM) are targeted to organizations and individuals in Southwestern Ontario who provide programming for older adults both online and in person Dates: Tuesdays June…
Older adults are developing creative strategies to earn extra income in retirement by selling art, crafts, and creative services. These activities can be enjoyable and profitable for seniors who need or want to improve their social and economic wellbeing. One low income older adult in the Creative Age Training Program stated “An extra six hundred…
Our facilitators, instructors and members take great delight in challenging stereotypes about seniors. Many believe that older adults are stuck in their ways and they avoid trying new things. The creative aging programs designed by seniors for seniors challenges stereotypes about aging and promotes the idea that individuals can continue to grow, learn, and contribute to…
We’re taking a winter break, but we’ll be back with new programs in 2025. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all in our creative community. The world is not well, but may we all find some winter peace within.
We are honoured to recognize Community Consultant, Suad Badri, as a key member of the Seniors Art Link project team, co-sponsored by Centre [3] and funded by New Horizons for Seniors Canada. The Sudanese refugee, who holds a PhD in Geography and a master’s in electrical engineering, landed in Hamilton Ontario on her own in…
Thanks to all who are participating in our annual Creative Aging Awareness Week – a social media networking campaign using #creativeaging2024 May 27th through to the 31st 2024. Thanks to London Ontario’s Western University Masters of Library and Information Sciences summer program for the opportunity to present about Creative Aging in Public Libraries. Over the…
The weather is still hot and humid but Time waits for no one The Fall Fairs will soon begin! Over the years, we’ve been honoured to assist many seniors groups and organizations successfully secure more resources for community-based programming. This summer, there’s lots of good news to share. Please note: New Horizons for Seniors Canada…
This volunteer artist-run Creative Age Art Studio is located in the Dorchester Community Centre in the municipality of Thames Centre. Administrative support is provided by Keren Gress and the Active Living Centre staff. The Studio is funded by the Municipality of Thames Centre, the Dorchester Lions Club and grants from New Horizons for Seniors Canada…
Artist Talk and Presentation – Jan. 9th 2024, 10 am Location Lorraine Roy Art Textiles – Hillcrest Studio Dundas, ON sponsored by Centre [3] co-sponsored by Creative Age Network Funding provided by New Horizons for Seniors Canada Contact us for online program schedule and ZOOM Links. Use the contact form to register and obtain the…