Intergenerational Housing Explained Picture this: a bustling household where toddlers play hide-and-seek with grandpas, hip millennials compare avocado toast recipes with wise old souls, and where WiFi passwords are swapped for treasured family recipes. No, it’s not the latest quirky sitcom; it’s the wonderful world of intergenerational housing! Intergenerational housing, a phenomenon that’s been around…
Zentangle on Zoom with Lorraine Thomson For adults 55+ 3 Free Zentangle Workshop Sessions on ZOOM Learn Zentangle with teaching artist Lorraine Thomson Nov 7, 14, 21 – 10am to 12 noon These 3 workshops for adults 55+ are co sponsored by Hamilton’s Centre [3] and the Creative Age Network with funding provided by New…
Introductory Session Professional facilitation skills are crucial for anyone involved in the delivery of older adult education and life enrichment programming. The success of your online programming is determined by the skills you learn and practice. The transition to online social spaces and online instructional techniques demands a high degree of skill from facilitators. Join…
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…
Grandpa is online! Toronto’s Social Media Lab at Ted Rogers School of Management recently released their 2022 report on social media usage in Canada. The report is based on an online survey of 1500 Canadians, conducted between May 12 and May 31, 2022. (So remember, the only people who would be participating in the survey were already online…
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…
London, Ontario, is a vibrant city that offers a wealth of opportunities for seniors to stay active, engaged, and connected. One of the standout options is the City of London’s seniors’ centres, such as the Kiwanis Seniors’ Community Centre and Hamilton Road Seniors’ Community Centre. These hubs provide a variety of programs tailored to older…
Thanks to all who participated in Creative Aging Awareness Week May 30th to June 3rd 2022. The creative arts are activities that engage the imagination resulting in a unique work or product. This include activities such as art, crafts, music, creative writing, photography, film, videography, drama, musical theatre, storytelling, songwriting, singing, creative cuisine and digital production.…