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The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories will hold several Forget Me Not Information Receptions during the coming months. “Join us for an hour and learn about current statistics, the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, and future plans.” Lunch sessions are scheduled for 12 to 1 p.m. on Sept. 14 and Oct. 27, and dinner sessions will be held Sept. 23 and Oct. 20. All receptions are at 10531 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton. Space is limited so call 780-488-2266 or email skeane@alzheimer.ab.ca to reserve your spot. For more information, go to www.alzheimer.ab.ca.
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The Sept. 15 Creative Age Forum at the Lister Conference Centre, University of Alberta campus, 87 Avenue and 116 Street, is expected to provide valuable information on research, promising practices, funding and marketing. For a look at the agenda for Putting Research into Action, go here. The forum is aimed at senior sector staff, artists, volunteers, funders and decision-makers. The cost is $75 but subsidies are available if cost is an issue (call the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council at 780-423-5635 to inquire). For more information about the event go here and to register go here.
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The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations has purchased the SectorCast Series of webinars from Imagine Canada and will broadcast them free this fall, beginning on Sept. 15. “These web/audio conferences are designed to give participants an opportunity to share and discuss of-the-moment issues affecting the nonprofit and charitable sector.” For more information and to sign up, go here. The webinars will be shown at Sprucewood Public Library, 11555 - 95 Street.
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Alberta Arts Days, Sept. 17-19, provide opportunities to discover, experience and celebrate arts and culture. Last year, hundreds of community groups and organizations partnered to offer 571 events in 116 communities. This year’s participants include the Alberta Society of Artists, which will hold its inaugural exhibition at the Walterdale Playhouse in Old Strathcona; the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Extension, which will hold an art exhibition at 10230 Jasper Avenue; and the Royal Alberta Museum. But hosting an event doesn’t need to be a major undertaking. For resources to help you get started, go here. To visit the Alberta Culture Calendar to find out about other events, go here. To submit your events to the calendar, go here and to share them on the wall at the Alberta Arts Days Facebook page, go here.
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Grey Matters, the 2010 Seniors Services Conference, will be held Sept. 23-24 at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino in Calgary. Hosted by Calgary Seniors Resource Society in partnership with Alberta Seniors and Community Supports, the conference is “an opportunity for individuals who work with seniors to network and learn more about the programs, services and issues important to seniors”. Registration is $245. For more information and to register, go here.
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The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations is offering a workshop on Sept. 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Stanley Milner Library for non-profit organizations thinking of becoming a registered charity. “This workshop will help you to focus on the issues and steps required.” The cost if $10 for ECVO members and $15 for non-members. The presenters are San San Sy and Lesley Conely of Charity Central. For more information and to register, go here.
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Meals on Wheels Edmonton will hold The Grape Escape: Uncorking California wine tasting and silent auction fundraising event at 7 p.m. on Sept. 23 at Edmonton BMW, 7450 Roper Road. For tickets call 780-429-2020. For more information, go to www.mealsonwheelsedmonton.org.
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Volunteer Edmonton is holding a workshop series on Welcoming Newcomers to Canada in the Workplace beginning Sept. 24. The modules, developed by the University of Alberta Faculty of Extension and grounded in research, are Understanding the Context of Immigration, Awareness of Difference in the Workplace, Checking Assumptions and Challenging Stereotypes, Receiving Newcomers to Your Workplace, Providing Ongoing Support to Newcomers in the Workplace and Reviewing Policies and Procedures. The presenters are Zenobia Jamal and Evelyn Hamdon of Zenev Educational Consultants. Sessions are 9 a.m. to noon Fridays. Participants must commit to all six. Registration is $315, including GST, materials and refreshments. Register here or contact Evelyn at 780-732-6655 or epham@volunteeredmonton.com to pay by cheque.
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The Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE) is hosting the city’s fourth Seniors’ Housing Forum on Sept. 25 and is seeking sponsorship to enable the event to be provided free to participants. An expected 400+ older adults and caregivers will be provided with information on community programs and health services to support aging in the right place. Call 780-701-9017, email jlparenteau@MySage.ca or go here for details. Registration information will follow in early September.
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Canadian Professional Management Services will offer “essential half day management skills programs” in Edmonton on Sept 27, 28 and 29. Featured programs are Managing People for First Time Supervisors, Dealing with Workplace Conflict, Developing Leadership Skills, Using Progressive Discipline, Enhancing Employee Performance, and Understanding Labour & Employment Law. For more information, call 1-888-452-6422. To register online go here.
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The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations will hold a Financial Planning and Budgeting session on Oct. 13 from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Idylwylde Public Library, 8310 - 88 Avenue. It’s aimed at helping executive directors and treasurers develop a simple financial budget and present it to their boards. “There will be a special emphasis on understanding where the money comes from, where it goes, what is approved at the beginning of the year and how things can change over time. Participants will receive an example budget, template and notes.” The cost is $20 for ECVO members and $30 non-members. Free street and library parking is available. For more information and to register, go here.
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Volunteer Alberta, The Muttart Foundation and Alberta Culture and Community Spirit present David La Piana in Edmonton on Tuesday, Oct. 19. To read his widely discussed article Convergence: How Five Trends Will Reshape the Social Sector, go here. A seminar and networking lunch titled Why Collaboration is Just Not Enough: Learning from Convergence will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., with lunch to follow, at The Matrix Hotel, 10640 - 100 Avenue. The cost is $60. A session for boards and leaders titled Strategically Planning the Future of Alberta’s Nonprofit/Voluntary Sector: Learning from Convergence will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, with videoconferencing across the province. The cost for this session is $20. Registration information will be available shortly.
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The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations is planning a Financial Planning and the Year End Audit session for Dec. 1. The cost is $20 for ECVO members and $30 for non-members. The event is geared for executive directors or treasurers who need to report year-end financial results to their boards and members. It’s intended to help them learn about “the types of service available from external accountants or auditors, what to expect, and how to manage the process to avoid surprises, control costs, and have the financial statements completed on time. Participants will receive a year-end plan, schedule and notes.” For more information and to register, go here.
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The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations will hold a Best Practices for a Successful AGM session on Jan. 12. The cost is $20 for ECVO members and $30 for non-members. For more information and to register, go here. The session is aimed at executive directors and board members who need to plan and conduct an annual general meeting. “Covering the requirements of legislation and bylaws, outlining the roles of the participants, items that need to be discussed, and best practices for getting decisions made in a timely manner will all be covered. Participants will receive a planning checklist, a sample agenda and minutes.
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The 2011 Aging in America Conference will be held in San Fransisco April 26-30. Sessions will cover timely topics such as the future of aging, cognitive fitness, marketing to mature women, caregiving, workforce development, healthy aging, diversity and cultural competence, and more! Registration opens Oct. 14. To learn more about the conference, visit www.agingconference.org.
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