EVENTS by OSSCO©
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.
Aging: The Future is Here –Ontario’s largest “free” Seniors Conference with Information Fair 2023
November 16th, 2023
This year, we focus on Aging: The Future is Here. Our 6 Conference workshop speakers share a broad range of ideas that are relevant and educational. Explore the very best in seniors’ wellness, and find answers to your questions in the Exhibition Hall. Up to 25 exhibitors bring you information and resources important for staying healthy, active and safe.
EMPOWERMENT THROUGH LEARNING
OSSCO Telelearning: Service Canada – Old Age Security (OAS) Benefits 2024
April 17, 2024
Wednesday Afternoon
1:00pm-2:00pm
Do you know if and when you are eligible for Old Age Security (OAS) benefits and how to apply for this? OSSCO©’s Telelearning workshop connects you to a Citizen Services Specialist from Service Canada. They review with our learners info about OAS and the latest updates for 2024!
OSSCO- Empowering Accessible Living: Discovering Your New Super Abilities (8-week Program)
March 18 – May 6, 2024
Monday Afternoon
1:00pm-2:30pm
As we age, we often adjust to our acquired disabilities. For some, these “new abilities” are barriers. In this 8-week program, you discover that your “new abilities” are not a barrier. You explore life changes, learn to give up the familiar, how to deal with loss, face the impact of an acquired disability and relearn to thrive in society.
OSSCO- Empowering Accessible Living: Discovering Your New Super Abilities (8-week Program)
March 18 – May 6, 2024
Monday Afternoon
1:00pm-2:30pm
As we age, we often adjust to our acquired disabilities. For some, these “new abilities” are barriers. In this 8-week program, you discover that your “new abilities” are not a barrier. You explore life changes, learn to give up the familiar, how to deal with loss, face the impact of an acquired disability and relearn to thrive in society.
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
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