Got talent? Audition! The Saskatoon Council on Aging seeks contestants for the Nifty 50s showcase. WHO: Older adults 50+Bands [up to 6 members] , vocalists, single musical performances and dance acts. WATCH FOR UPDATES ON FINALISTS SELECTED FINALISTS WILL PERFORM AT NIFTY 50S SHOWCASE. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! NOV 4, 2022 AT THE WDM, SASKATOON. …
The Saskatoon Council on Aging is seeking a Finance and Fundraising Committee Chair. As a volunteer you should have a background in fund development, donor development, grant and fundraising experience. Committee Structure: Consists of SCOA’s Treasurer, SCOA staff and members of SCOA. Mandate: To serve as a consultative group to the Board and Executive Director …
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The housing continuum is the broad range of housing types of housing available in the community. For older adults, that can mean remaining in their own homes all the way to special care homes with many other options in between. Each type of housing is crucial for different people at different times, depending on individual …
Mercedes is a long-time volunteer who first encountered SCOA in 2006 when invited to join the Publication Committee (that published the SCOA Newsletter, “Coming of Age”). Since then she has participated on numerous SCOA committees. She treasures the new friends, mostly volunteers like herself, made while working on important projects dedicated to improving the well-being …
Beyond the Pandemic: The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Public Health Measures on Older Adults and Strategies to Address Future Needs. As communities emerge from the pandemic, the Saskatoon Council on Aging [SCOA] and researchers from the University of Saskatchewan want to hear from older adults about their experiences during this public health crisis. We want …
by Brian McSheffrey, Saskatoon Council on Aging Board Member and former physician I am writing as a member of the board and a former physician. Our province has the highest or near highest rates of infection and deaths in Canada. Older people are uniquely susceptible to COVID. The message people are getting is mixed. It’s …
Are you interested in working with older adults? Do you like working with people, sharing ideas and helping to organize? The Saskatoon Council on Aging seeks volunteers to assist with our committees, programs and services. Have an impact, make a difference today! Volunteer Position List: Communication Committee Member Century Club Committee Member Speakers Bureau Presenter …
Are you aged 55+ and interested in helping with research about older adults’ wellbeing? Our study Building Bridges to Positive Aging Among Seniors, led by Dr. Donna Goodridge and Dr. Jennifer Briere at the University of Saskatchewan, aims to co-design, implement, and evaluate patient-oriented strategies to address loneliness and isolation among older adults in Canada. …
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Jingle and Mingle with SCOA – a holiday Wine and Cheese party! Dec 3 – 7 pm to 8:30 pm Online via ZOOM, $40 CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS Join us for a festive wine and cheese party to kick off the season. You receive fine red and white wine, sweet and savoury appetizers, play …
Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism [SSM] is launching its Home Supports Initiative in order to: -Raise awareness of the need for practical home supports -Engage individuals, organizations and communities to grow a powerful movement to demand action -Compile a list of all those who commit to supporting this initiative -Maintain contact with supporters to share information and create synergy -Maintain contact with …
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