EVENTS by OSSCO©
2025 Seniors Living Show with Holiday Market
2025 Seniors Living Show with Holiday Market — Save the Date OSSCO invites you to the 2025 Seniors Living Show with Holiday Market, presented in partnership with Chartwell Retirement Residences. Join us on Thursday, 20 November 2025, from
OSSCO’S SENIORS’ LIVING SHOW WITH HOLIDAY MARKET
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 our vibrant Holiday Market and bring joy to visitors. Share
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 Holiday Special: An Elder Orphan’s Found Family Holiday!
Dec 25 2025<>
1 PM – 2 PM<>
Let’s be together on Dec 25th. Show up online with an Ugly Holiday Sweater and your best Festive gear. Bring your favorite beverage and snack, or share a meal and plate of cookies with us. Have your furry friend come along. It’s time to show off your holiday decor before it’s gone!<>
OSSCO Educational Program: Photography For The Intermediate Photographer
January 13-March 03, 2026
Tuesday Morning
09:30am-10:00am
OSSCO’s photography program offers a welcoming and supportive environment specifically for older adults who are eager to explore the art of photography and preserve their precious memories. It offers a unique opportunity for participants to learn new skills, express their creativity, and connect with like-minded individuals. Bring out the natural photographer in you with this 8-week online program! By the end of the class, you will establish your own unique style of work. Program Agenda includes:
OSSCO Program: Let’s Connect empowers you to age well! learn to reconnect!
Jan 14 2026- Feb 18 2026 <>
10:00 AM 1:00 PM<>
6ix Weeks in person program<>
Social relations and connections change or decrease for a variety of reasons. <>
This program teaches us the skills to “reconnect” socially to reduce the risk of social isolation and loneliness<>
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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