12
Jun
Notice of Annual General Meeting on June 25, 2019 for Ontario Society of Senior Citizens Organizations at North York Memorial Community Hall (Burgundy Room A) – 5110 Yonge Street, North York, ON M2N 5W4 Join us at 10:00 am on Tuesday June 25, 2019 for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) as per the notice below. Following the order […]
12
Jun
Do you have a good knowledge of elder abuse? Are you interested in engaging older people in the community to help educate and inform them? We are seeking volunteers to steer the implementation of a new project ‘Step Up To Elder Abuse’ and to plan and implement the ‘Step Up To Elder Abuse’ conference. Volunteers […]
10
Jun
In the Empowering Aging Canadian’s campaign, OSSCO submitted an article about programs and workshops that give older people experiences that increase their knowledge while giving them new social engagement opportunities. As we age, various events affect our social interactions and connections. Living on a pension with decreasing savings may limit social outings. Loss of driver’s […]
07
Jun
Ontario’s government is putting seniors first by engaging with the public on the development of a government-wide seniors strategy, first announced in the 2019 Ontario budget. The feedback gathered will help develop a new strategy which respects Ontario’s aging population, while growing jobs and economy. Take the survey to help inform the government on ways […]
07
Jun
For Seniors Month in June, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) is offering free financial literacy sessions specifically designed for seniors in communities across Canada. This program offers free and unbiased financial education sessions and draws upon the knowledge of more than 6, 000 CPA volunteers. Topics include: Managing your finances in retirement […]
06
Jun
In a recent survey, AARP Research has found “7 in 10 workers say they like working with generations other than their own, and the majority agree that both younger and older workers bring a set of positive benefits that enhance the workplace environment”. A multigenerational workforce allows the opportunity for older workers to share their […]
29
May
AdvantAge Ontario is the trusted voice for senior care, and a community-based, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to supporting the best possible aging experience. The AdvantAge Ontario Board of Directors has announced the election of Jane Sinclair as Chair. Ms. Sinclair is the General Manager, Health and Emergency Services, at the County of Simcoe. She is responsible […]
13
May
The Province of Ontario has funded the development of a new educational series ‘Seniors Learning Without Barriers’. Ontario Society of Senior Citizens Organizations is offering these programs to be delivered across Ontario by OSSCO local trainers or through a ‘train the trainer’ format for seniors in the community. OSSCO Local Trainers can be requested from […]
13
May
Are you a point-of-care worker with an innovative idea in seniors’ care? Apply to the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI)’s Spark program and make it a reality. The Spark program supports point-of-care workers in developing grassroots ideas and testing innovations in the field of aging and brain health. Up to $50,000 (CAD) […]
08
May
Canada Summer Jobs is an initiative of the Youth Employment Strategy, which is the Government of Canada’s commitment to help young people between the ages of 15 and 30, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to transition successfully into the labour market. […]
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