Growing Older, Growing Wiser

Explore the wisdom of aging at Spotlight on Seniors 2023! How to stay positive as we face all of life’s challenges? Many older adults perfect this skill over time. It is also a key component of wisdom. As we grow older, we try to understand multiple perspectives and show tolerance to others. Older adults contribute …

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Fundraiser Raffle

Fundraiser Raffle – 7 Prizes!Tickets: 1 for $10 or 3 for $20Support programs and services for older adults One roundtrip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination! No cash value. Maximum potential retail value $4,240 ( Fees, taxes, surcharges to be covered by The Saskatoon Council on Aging. Blackout dates …

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From Senior Shuttle Service to Access Bus

An isolation study done in 1994-97, by the Saskatoon Council on Aging concluded that the lack of safe affordable, arm-assisted transportation for frail seniors was a major cause of isolation. A lack of access to required services such as health and recreation quickly leads to isolation and deteriorating health. SCOA initiated the Senior Shuttle Service …

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Media Release: Older Adults Respond to the Pandemic

Challenge and Resilience – Older Adults Respond to the PandemicSaskatoon, Saskatchewan As older adults felt the full impacts of COVID-19, no group is better suited to model resilience and develop a response to the pandemic. A research collaboration between the Saskatoon Council on Aging (SCOA) and the University of Saskatchewan elevated voices of older adults …

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Why more Canadians are leaving a gift to charity in their Wills

We are lucky. The Saskatoon Council on Aging supporters are thoughtful individuals, who share a concern for well-being of older adults and are committed to building a better future with older adults. We think about contributing to the causes we care about with monthly donations or volunteering time. Some people are going one step further …

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Learn How to Use Saskatoon Transit’s New OnDemand Service!

Saskatoon Transit launched a new OnDemand Transit (ODT) service in early August. The new service uses a “stop-to-hub” model and promotes shorter, quicker trips making ODT more reliable and efficient. The ODT service is available in Brighton, Rosewood, North Kensington and Blairmore. Download the app Saskatoon Transit OnDemand or find more information at SaskatoonTransit.ca/OnDemand or …

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