EVENTS by OSSCO©

OSSCO’S SENIORS’ LIVING SHOW WITH HOLIDAY MARKET
Thursday November 20, 2025
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
OSSCO’s Seniors Living Show builds relationships with the seniors’ community. Showcase your offering as an exhibitor to help visitors age well. Display your products in

OSSCO 13th Annual Seniors Conference: RESILIENCE
Wednesday September 10, 2025
9am – 2:30pm
OSSCO invites you to our 13th Annual Seniors’ Conference, themed “RESILIENCE” — a powerful gathering dedicated to empowering older adults with the knowledge, tools, and community connections to

OSSCO’S New Knowledge Space Now Launched
In 2024, OSSCO proudly launched The Knowledge Space for 55+, marking a major milestone in our mission to empower older adults through education and connection. OSSCO delivered 28 educational programs, hosted 37 Tele-Learning Workshops, and
EMPOWERMENT THROUGH LEARNING
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

OSSCO Tele-Learning: Boost Your Memory Everyday Numbers Playing with Patterns
Sept 03 2025
1-2pm
Want a fresh and fun way to stay mentally active? Do you know that playing with patterns helps with memory, attention, and clear thinking? It may even slow down memory loss! When working with patterns, such as puzzles, games or crafts, it exercises the brain.
Join us for this engaging session by ABC Everyday Numbers, designed for older Adults who enjoy a good challenge.

OSSCO Educational Program: Photography For Beginners
Tuesday’s, 10-11.30am
Sep 09 – Oct 28 2025
Bring out the natural photographer in you with this 8-week Photography beginner program.
OSSCO© Training Consultant Richard boosts your confidence both creatively and technically as the class explores different types of photography. Every week, you learn a new concept. You see a different perspective and develop new skills to create visual memories.

OSSCO Educational Program: Beginner Level Computer Program (MORNING)
Mondays, 10 – 12.00 PM
Sept 15 – Nov 03, 2025
Get ready to learn computer basics in this 8-week computer training program delivered by Sara, an OSSCO© Peer Training Consultant! Become comfortable with your laptop. Learn how to connect with family, friends and every day life activities that requires using technology.
CURRENT & PAST PROJECTS

2025 Sanofi Influenza Educational Project
The 2024-2025 Influenza Educational Project, conducted by the Ontario Society of Senior Citizens Organizations (OSSCO), aimed to assess and understand influenza vaccination behaviors among seniors in Ontario. With seniors representing a high-risk group for influenza-related

Keys to Daily Living
ARP recently reported that 77% of seniors want to remain longer in their home. The website evidencenetwork.ca asked seniors: How do we provide supports in communities to make them as age-friendly as possible so that

Network! Connecting to Job Prospects
This project, funded by Province of Ontario, provides peer support to adults 55+ and connects them with employability knowledge experts and access to businesses with intergenerational workplaces through networking and training. A new 8-session virtual
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