EVENTS by OSSCO©
2024 OSSCO Signature Events
Monday, April 15, 2024:
55+ Lifestyle and Learning Exhibition
Wednesday, June12, 2024:
Senior’s Conference: Elder Justice
September, 2024:
55+ Lifestyle and Learning Exhibition
November, 2024:
55+ Lifestyle and Learning Exhibition
Thank You for a Wonderful 2023!
With the conclusion of 2023, we want to express our deepest thanks to everyone who’s been part of our journey. Your support has been incredible, and we’re excited to share some of our 2023 highlights with you! OSSCO operates without core funding. Your contributions enable us to deliver vital life skills learning to those aged 55+.
Aging: The Future is Here – OSSCO’s 55+ Lifestyle and Learning Exhibition 2023
This Exhibition connects you to resources, activities, valuable services, and products for the 55+ community. We encourage knowledge exchange and showcase innovative approaches that reflect our changing lifestyle.
EMPOWERMENT THROUGH LEARNING
OSSCO Educational Program: Computer for Beginners ( 8 week in-person Program)
April 23 – June 11, 2024
Tuesday Morning or Afternoon
10 am-noon or 1:00pm-2:30pm
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.
OSSCO Educational Program: Computer Training (8-week In-person Program)
April 24 – June 12, 2024
Wednesday Afternoon
1:00pm-3:00pm
Are you interested in technology but not sure how to use different platforms? Join us for an interactive program designed for 55+ on using different technologies – cell phone, tablets, laptops. Beginner to Intermediate level. Bring your technology of choice.
OSSCO TeleLearning workshop: Be Ready! Empowering Communities with Emergency Preparedness
April 24, 2024
Wednesday Afternoon
1:00pm-2:00pm
Join us for an informative and powerful Telelearning workshop from the Canadian Red Cross! Their “Be Ready” program is designed to equip individuals and households with the knowledge and tools to effectively prepare for emergencies. The Red Cross raises awareness about the importance of emergency preparedness and provides us with practical steps to take action.
CURRENT & PAST PROJECTS
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
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
Let’s Stay in Touch during COVID 19
Funded by New Horizons for Seniors Grant in 2021-2022, this project created OSSCO©’s Senior’s Virtual Learning Hub Programs, which are known as TeleLearning programs. The