Edmonton Age Friendly Alliance
AFE Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Art Therapy & Therapeutic Music
OnlineJoin us on May 17 online for a virtual Lunch 'n' Learn. Cheryl Horn, Registered Canadian Art Therapist, will talk about how art therapy can help with improving mental health and well-being. Tammy Halun, Certified Healthcare Musician, will share the benefits of Therapeutic Music.
Seniors’ Week Kick-Off Event
City Hall 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaYou are invited to our Seniors' Week kick off event! Join us as AFE volunteers, dignitaries and special guests mingle and mark the start of a week dedicated to thanking and recognizing seniors! There will be refreshments and entertainment for all to enjoy. RSVP is encouraged!
AFE Lunch n Learn: Aging in Place & Universal Design
OnlineWe are living at a time where the term "aging in place" is expanding our thinking about all the possibilities that can enhance the quality of life in our own homes. Surveys consistently find that the vast majority of seniors/older adults adamantly want to remain in their own homes and communities rather than a retirement…
Artistic Celebration: YEG’s Older Adults
Central Lions Seniors 11113 - 113 Street, Edmonton, AB, CanadaJoin us on October 5th at Central Lions as various older adults showcase their unique artistic talents! In honour of International Day of Older Persons (October 1) and Ageism Awareness Day (October 7), we are inviting you to come celebrate the amazing talent that Edmonton's older adults have to offer. From poetry readings, to musical…
Lunch n Learn: Intro to Arc Cards for Seniors
OnlineArc, the new way to pay for transit, is now available for seniors. ETS staff will present information about Arc and answer your questions about the new regional transit fare payment system. Join us to learn about Arc, how it works, and how to get started with Arc.
Seniors’ Week Kick-Off Event
City Hall 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaWelcome to Seniors' Week 2024! Join us for a celebration dedicated to honoring and appreciating seniors. The event kicks off on Mon, Jun 03, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Edmonton's City Hall. Get ready for entertainment, and an "art walk" that will showcase the diversity of Edmonton's older adults. Don't miss out on this free…
INFORMATION SESSION- HOSTING A CONVERSATION CAFÉ ON AGEISM
What is a Conversation Café? A Conversation Café is a relaxed gathering where people come together to engage and talk about specific topics in a casual and open manner. The idea is to create a welcoming space where everyone's voice is valued and there's no pressure to be an expert or reach a specific conclusion.…