EVENTS by OSSCO©

2025 Year-End Ponderings and Wishes
Year-End Ponderings and Wishes As 2025 comes to a close, it feels like a year spent at the Mad Hatter’s tea party, full of illogical conversations and chaotic absurdity that reflects the confusing events around

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 Planning for Care: A Practical Guide for Seniors and Families
Date: Mar 18 2026
Time 01:00 PM- 02:00 PM
This session will explain the differences between care settings, what dignity‑centered care looks like in practice, how to raise and document concerns effectively, and when additional support may be needed. Seniors remain central to decision‑making, with families learning how to support and protect their loved ones’ voices.

OSSCO Educational Program: Intermediate Level Computer Program (MORNING)
Fridays, 10 – 12.00 pm
Jan 30 – Mar 20 2026
Increase your knowledge of using computers. You will learn to be more comfortable using technology as a part of your daily life, feel more connected and become digitally savvy!

OSSCO Educational Program: Intermediate Level Computer Program (AFTERNOON)
Fridays, 1 – 3.00pm
Jan 30 – Mar 20 2026
Increase your knowledge of using computers. You will learn to be more comfortable using technology as a part of your daily life, feel more connected and become digitally savvy!
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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