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SUMMARY:Building sustainable Age-friendly communities through partnerships and community connection
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nBC Healthy Communities is hosting a free webinar exploring how municipalities and Indigenous governments can build more sustainable age-friendly communities through meaningful partnerships and collaborative leadership. \nAs British Columbia’s population ages\, communities face growing pressure to adapt programs\, services\, and policies to better meet the needs of older residents. The webinar will examine how cross-sector collaboration — spanning local and Indigenous governments\, regional health authorities\, and community organizations — can strengthen the resilience and inclusivity of age-friendly initiatives over the long term. \n\nMario Paris\n\nThe session will be led by Mario Paris\, Associate Professor at the School of Social Work at the Université de Moncton and a leading voice in social gerontology. For more than a decade\, Paris has studied the Age-friendly Cities program across Quebec\, New Brunswick\, and at the national and international levels. His research also spans community-based housing models for older adults and the intersection of climate change and population aging. \nDrawing on his extensive research\, Paris will cover both theoretical frameworks and practical strategies for relationship-building and shared leadership\, offering participants tools they can apply directly in their own communities. \nBC Healthy Communities will also use the webinar to introduce its new Age-Friendly Communities (AFC) Recognition Program\, which is designed to celebrate community achievements and encourage continued action toward Age-friendly goals. The program aims to help communities build momentum and advance sustainability by recognizing progress and supporting ongoing improvement. \nThe webinar is open to anyone working in or interested in age-friendly community development\, from those just getting started to experienced practitioners looking to deepen their impact.
URL:https://bchealthycommunities.ca/index.php/event/building-sustainable-age-friendly-communities-through-partnerships-and-community-connection/
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SUMMARY:Age-friendly Communities webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join our upcoming Age-friendly Communities webinar on June 4\, 2025\, at 10:30 am to explore how local governments can create transportation systems that support older adults. \nHelping older adults stay active and independent is an important part of healthy aging. To do this\, we need to make sure they can get around safely and easily. This webinar will talk about real-life solutions to build better transportation for older people. \nWe’re pleased to welcome two leading voices in the field. Kate Hosford\, whose doctoral research focused on designing age-friendly cities using a mixed-methods approach that combined quantitative and qualitative data. She’ll be joined by Helen Cook\, a board member of the Gabriola Community Bus Foundation. Helen led an Age-Friendly transit project improving rural transport for older adults. \nThis one-hour session includes presentations from both speakers\, a case study from a B.C. community implementing age-friendly transportation strategies\, and a Q&A. The webinar is free and open to anyone interested in inclusive\, age-friendly environments. \nRegister here
URL:https://bchealthycommunities.ca/index.php/event/age-friendly-communities-webinar/
CATEGORIES:AFC
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SUMMARY:Join the Nanaimo Young at Heart Senior Expo 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for May 28\, 2025! The Country Club Shopping Centre in Nanaimo\, B.C. is the place to be from 11 AM to 3 PM for an exciting day dedicated to health\, wellness\, and community connection just for seniors! \nDive into a vibrant atmosphere filled with engaging activities\, where you can explore a variety of vendors showcasing the latest in health products and services. Discover invaluable community resources\, join local clubs\, and connect with others who share your interests! \nGet ready for fun and excitement with games that spark joy and laughter—plus\, don’t miss your chance to win fantastic prizes throughout the day! Whether you’re looking to enhance your well-being\, make new friends\, or simply enjoy a delightful outing\, there’s something for everyone. \nJoin us for a day of empowerment\, discovery\, and connection. We can’t wait to see you there! \nVisit our website for more information! youngatheart.blackpress.ca/nanaimo-2025/
URL:https://bchealthycommunities.ca/index.php/event/nanaimo-young-at-heart-senior-expo-2025/
LOCATION:Country Club Centre Mall\, 3200 North Island Highway\, Nanaimo
CATEGORIES:AFC
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SUMMARY:How to enhance older adult participation in community programs 
DESCRIPTION:Join an Age Friendly Communities’ webinar on December 4 when our panel of experts will offer strategies for municipalities to increase attendance in community programs and broaden the diversity of attendees. Presenters will include Sahra-Lea Tosdevine-Tataryn\, Age Friendly Strategy for Seniors Project Manager for the City of Surrey; Dr. Joanie Sims-Gould\, Executive Director of the Active Aging Society; Christa Hoy\, Program and Evaluation Manager with the Active Aging Research Team; and Harveen Basra\, a Research Coordinator with the Active Aging Research Team.\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://bchealthycommunities.ca/index.php/event/how-to-enhance-older-adult-participation-in-community-programs/
CATEGORIES:AFC,Webinar
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