Keep Older Adults Engaged with our Toolkits
SCOA is supporting seniors across Saskatchewan by
providing toolkits to help clubs and organizations keep
older adults socially engaged as they age in place. Our toolkits include information on how to start
up the following programs in your community!
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Employment Opportunity: Communication Assistant [Summer Student]
The Saskatoon Council on Aging is looking for a friendly, organized, and tech savvy Communication Assistant to help create a warm and welcoming support environment for older adults.
SCOA 35 Years: A Hub That Makes a Difference
Joan came to SCOA through her work caring for older adults and their families. The mission — promoting dignity, well-being, and independence for older adults — matched a community need: a reliable centre for information and a voice advocating for policies that actually supported people as they aged.
SCOA 35 Years: Longevity and Consistency Quiet Strengths
She joined, and stayed, partly because of the culture. Little bickering, strong volunteers, and people who committed for the long haul. That consistency, she believes, is one of SCOA's quiet strengths.
SCOA 35 Years: What Positive Aging Could Look Like
Ask Wilma what she wants for SCOA's next 35 years, and her answer is four words: Positive Aging for All.
Not just for people with resources or family nearby. Not just for those in good health. For everyone. It's the goal she started with, watching her grandmother live fully into old age — and it's still the one worth chasing.
SCOA 35 Years: The Right People at the Right Time
Muriel's path to the Saskatoon Council on Aging began with a problem she'd watched too many people face alone: isolation. Having worked with older adults for years, she knew how serious it was. When she encountered the people behind SCOA's Isolation Project, the quality of the volunteers working on it convinced her this was an organization worth her time.
Dianne Reflects on Decades with SCOA
Reliable, Resourceful, Reputable: Dianne Reflects on Decades with SCOA
When Dianne first walked through the doors of the Saskatoon Council on Aging, the organisation was making a lot happen in very little space. Funding was tight. Reaching older adults outside the downtown core was a persistent challenge. But the energy inside was warm, the staff dedicated, and the resources on offer genuinely good. She found a place that knew how to do more with less.
Introducing SCOA’s 35th Anniversary Ambassador
Meet Saskatoon Council on Aging 35th Anniversary Ambassador - Dr. Murray Scharf
Dr. Scharf’s volunteerism is deeply rooted in his commitment to addressing and alleviating the challenges faced by seniors. He has been volunteering for SCOA since 2006 and has served in numerous capacities, including Corporate Secretary, Chair of the Finance and Fundraising Committee, and member of the Advocacy Committee, Long Range Planning Committee, and Older Adult Abuse Task Force, Co-Chair of the Age-friendly Community Development Committee. His roles reflect his dedication to ensuring that seniors' voices are heard and their needs met.
Why Give? Because Connections Can’t Wait.
Meet Gayle. When she retired, life did not get smaller. Thanks to SCOA’s programs, it’s gotten bigger.
When Gayle accepted a friend's invitation to the Seniors Neighbourhood Hub Club two years ago, she found connection that made retirement truly fulfilling. A core program of the Saskatoon Council on Aging (SCOA), the free monthly events offer presentations, light exercise, and entertainment—but for Gayle, the best part is the fellowship.
Enter to Win - 50/50 Cash Fundraiser
Enter to win - Saskatoon Council on Aging 50/50 Cash Fundraiser
Proceeds benefit the Saskatoon Council on Aging
programs & services for older adults
Employment Opportunity
The Community Connector empowers adults aged 55 years and older, to take control of their wellbeing and improve health outcomes through non-medical supports, community connections, and personalized guidance.
Zoomer Idol Silent Auction
Zoomer Idol Silent Auction features a wide array of prizes to suit every interest.
Quilt Raffle Fundraiser
Enter to win a beautiful quilt donated by the SEIU-West Retiree Committee
Developing a Provincial Caregiving Strategy in Saskatchewan
With the support of The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE) and Azrieli Foundation., SCOA is leading an ambitious initiative to centralize caregiving resources and create a province-wide caregiving strategy.
Employment Opportunity
Are you passionate about supporting the senior community and creating a welcoming environment? Join us at the Saskatoon Council on Aging as an Administrative Assistant.
Employment Opportunity
Saskatoon Council on Aging Job Opportunity for Housing Support Worker
This job involves:
Establishing a housing advocacy and support program to prevent homelessness among vulnerable adults aged 55+ in Saskatoon, particularly those at risk of losing their housing or being discharged from the hospital into homelessness.
Evidence-based research on homelessness prevention for older adults, sharing findings to
enhance community awareness and advocacy for increased affordable and suitable housing for seniors in Saskatoon.
Got Talent? Audition for Zoomer Idol!
CALLING ALL STARS! Zoomer Idol 2025: “British Invasion” Auditions Are Here!
Ready to rock the stage and relive the magic of the iconic 60s and 70s? The Saskatoon Council on Aging (SCOA) is on the hunt for talented performers to shine at this year’s Zoomer Idol showcase! This is your moment to channel your inner Beatle, Stones, or British pop legend and show us your star power!
Ignite 2025! Be a SCOA Member!
Be part of a vibrant community that values the wisdom and contributions of older adults. Together, we can build a positive future for all. Join today!
A Caregiving Journey
Caregiving can be an overwhelming responsibility, especially for families dealing with conditions like dementia. For Colleen and her family, the assistance of a volunteer named Leslie has made all the difference. Nav-CARE was developed to meet the needs of persons living at home with chronic illness and declining health.
A Nav-CARE volunteer helps people to
identify what is most important to them – their changing quality of life priorities.
The Nav-CARE program is made
possible through Saskatoon Council on Aging -
Caregiver Information and
Support Centre.