October 2023
Spotlight on Seniors
Wed Oct 11, 2023 9 am to 3 pm
TCU Place, 35 22nd Street East, Saskatoon
Admission: $12 pay at the door – CASH ONLY!
Join us for Spotlight on Seniors, an all day showcase for older adults 55 plus. Check out dozens of tradeshow booths for all your needs and interests: health, travel, hobbies, pets, financial help, legal information, government services and much more! Games to play, demos to try and prizes to give away. Entertainment and refreshments provided. Lunch available for purchase.
Digital Literacy for Older Adults – FULL
Mon Oct 16 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Mtg Room 3, Field House, 2020 College Drive [Free Parking]
Cost: $10 for SCOA members, $20 for non members
PHONE 306.652.2255 TO REGISTER
In today’s world, we need to be able to navigate the internet, use digital tools, and understand technology basics to make informed decisions. . Digital Literacy skills can help older adults stay socially connected, stay independent, get access to services and much more. When digital literacy skills are neglected or avoided, everyday activities such as online bill paying, shopping, medical appointments, and even social media can be overwhelming. This presentation includes interactive activities to help participants build a basic set of digital literacy skills including communication, media, collaboration and much more. Refreshments served.
For 55 Plus: Positive Aging Life Enrichment Series. PHONE 306.652.2255 TO REGISTER
Moving On: A Guide to Housing Resources for Older Adults and their families – FULL
Wed Oct 18 10 to 11 am
Mtg Room 3, Field House, 2020 College Drive [Free Parking]
Cost: Free for SCOA members, $10 for non members
Sheri Willick, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, SRES® and a Seller Representative Specialist, SRS Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker in Saskatoon, is on hand to answer your questions about housing issues: downsizing, Estate sales, Power of Attorney, Letters Probate, Land Titles and supports to age in place.
PHONE 306.652.2255 TO REGISTER
Mayfair Hub Club
Thurs Oct 19 1:30 to 4 pm
Mayfair United Church, 902 33rd St. W.
Free to attend, for 55 plus, no registration
Thurs Oct 19: PROST! (Cheers in German). Celebrate the traditions of Oktoberfest! Blood pressure checks 1:30, program 2 pm, refreshments served
Zoomer Idol – Spectacular 70s
Fri Oct 27, 2023 Doors open 5 pm
Western Development Museum
Tickets: $100 [Tax receipts issued]
Get your groove on at Zoomer Idol Spectacular 70s! Older adults 50 plus show off their vocal and dancing talents at our gala fall event. Vote for your favourite performer. Doors open 5 pm, Cocktails 5 pm to 6 pm, Supper 6 pm to 7 pm, Performances 7 pm to 9 pm. A fundraiser to support programs and services for older adults.
GET TICKETS PHONE 306.652-2255 More Information
Keep Your Money Safe: Avoid Frauds and Scams
Mon Oct 30 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Mtg Room 3, Field House, 2020 College Drive [Free Parking]
Cost: $10 for SCOA members, $20 for non members
PHONE 306.652.2255 TO REGISTER
The number one crime against older adults, frauds and scams are deceptive or illegal practices used to cheat people out of money or personal information. This workshop will outline the most common types of frauds and scams targeting older adults, explore steps to take if you have been a victim, steps to take to avoid being a victim of fraud or scams. This presentation includes interactive activities to help participants apply the materials to avoiding common frauds and scams. Refreshments served.
For 55 Plus: Positive Aging Life Enrichment Series. PHONE 306.652.2255 TO REGISTER
November 2023
Ageism and You
Mon Nov 6 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Mtg Room 3, Field House, 2020 College Drive [Free Parking]
Cost: $10 for SCOA members, $20 for non members
PHONE 306.652.2255 TO REGISTER
Ageism involves stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination against people based on their age. It affects people at all stages of life and can lead to many negative impacts on mental health. The purpose of the workshop is to raise awareness of ageism and its effects on society. The workshop provides resources such as workshop outlines, presentation slides, and relevant articles and websites.
• Dispel common myths and stereotypes about older people and increase knowledge and understanding of the rights of older people
• Understand what ageism is, why it matters, and how we can address it.
• As an older adults, how to understand my own ageist attitudes and how to counter that.
• Identify actions to prevent and respond to ageism and develop an action plan that will create awareness about ageism and undertake strategies to combat it Refreshments served.
For 55 Plus: Positive Aging Life Enrichment Series. PHONE 306.652.2255 TO REGISTER
Mayfair Hub Club
Thurs Nov 16 1:30 to 4 pm
Mayfair United Church, 902 33rd St. W.
Free to attend, for 55 plus, no registration
Thurs Nov 16: Remembering our War Heroes. Blood pressure checks 1:30, program 2 pm, refreshments served
Preventing Elder Abuse: We All Have A Role to Play
Mon Nov 27 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Mtg Room 3, Field House, 2020 College Drive [Free Parking]
Cost: $10 for SCOA members, $20 for non members
PHONE 306.652.2255 TO REGISTER
This workshop continues SCOA’s work in raising awareness of older adult abuse among both older adults and the public. Everyone has a role to play in preventing abuse of older adults. Workshop attendees will learn through discussion, interactive exercises and resources to follow up with further learning.
• Learn what abuse of older adults is and how to recognize it
• Understand how to talk to an older adult you think is being abused
• Learn how to protect oneself from abuse
• Develop strategies on how to seek help if you suspect you are being abused
Refreshments served.
For 55 Plus: Positive Aging Life Enrichment Series. PHONE 306.652.2255 TO REGISTER
Discover the Keys to Secure Estate Planning
Mon Nov 20, 2 pm to 4 pm
Mtg Room 3, Field House, 2020 College Drive
Cost: FREE
Join us for a FREE educational event and gain insights into:
Estate Administration | Beneficiary Designations |Tax Considerations
Wills and Powers of Attorney | Health and Care Directives | Charitable Giving Options
Learn how to safeguard your loved ones and support your community through informed planning
RSVP by November 13, 2023:306-652- 2255 or Email june@scoa.ca
Creative Writing: Short Story Workshop with Marion Mutala
Tues Nov 7 to 28 1 pm to 2 pm, Online via ZOOM
Cost: $60 for 4 week workshop
Do you have a burning desire to write the perfect short story? In this 4 week zoom workshop by Award-Winning, Bestselling Author; Marion will work with emerging or experienced writers to teach the art of short story writing. This workshop will give creative ways and generate ideas to write the great short story. This is your time and opportunity to create a short story that perhaps is locked inside, and dying to be put on paper, or perhaps record it with audio, or video. Discover your powerful voice for healing, write a personal short story, create a book of short stories, autobiographical or biographical or purely fictional. There is something for everyone in this workshop. The Great Short Story. Hard to write, but well worth it.
To register phone 306.652.2255
Explore the Six Stages of Retirement
Mon Dec 4 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Mtg Room 3, Field House, 2020 College Drive [Free Parking]
Cost: $10 for SCOA members, $20 for non members
PHONE 306.652.2255 TO REGISTER
Learn how to preplan, make decisions and support your wellbeing as you enter retirement. We will discuss what to expect, and strategies for being proactive in healthy aging during retirement. This presentation includes facilitated group discussion through conversation stimulators, as well as a few activities to help participants reflect and apply the materials to where they are now in their retirement or retirement planning. The session is targeted to those who want to better understand what to expect during retirement, and to explore methods to contribute to health aging during retirement.
Refreshments served.
For 55 Plus: Positive Aging Life Enrichment Series. PHONE 306.652.2255 TO REGISTER
All About the Cloud – Take Charge of Your Device Storage – FULL
Tues Dec 5 1:30 to 3 pm
SCOA Boardroom, 2020 College Drive [Free parking]
Cost: $40 TO REGISTER PHONE 306.652.2255
The “Cloud” is actually a bunch of computers and servers in southern California, in the case of iCloud, where you have a secure private box to store your data unlocked by your Apple ID. The access to this box is over the Internet. Your private place in the iCloud was set up when you bought your first Apple product. The workshop will explore what is iCloud, how does it work, how to manage your space.
Apple Devices only, minimum iPhone 7 and up.
Must have Apple ID and password.
Mayfair Hub Club
Thurs Dec 21 1:30 to 4 pm
Mayfair United Church, 902 33rd St. W.
Free to attend, for 55 plus, no registration
Thurs Dec 21: Tickle the Ivories. Join Martin Janovsky on the piano as he plays many of your favorite Christmas carols. Blood pressure checks 1:30, program 2 pm, refreshments served
For assistance with registration, please call SCOA 306.652.2255. If you have not used ZOOM before, please contact SCOA in advance of your class/event for assistance
February 2024
Listen to Indigenous Voices
Thurs Feb 15 & Fri Feb 16, 9 am to 4 pm
Western Development Museum
Cost: Free to attend, lunch included
Join us for Treaty Learning Journey: Let’s Talk Truth, a two day workshop to develop awareness and knowledge of treaties and treaty relationships. Listen to experiences of Indigenous people and take a beginning step on a path of reconciliation. Walk back through history to learn what happened At Treaty, After Treaty, and Today. Topics include Indigenous worldview and indigeneity, numbered Treaties, breaches of Treaty, and contemporary Treaty issues.
Presented by the Office of the Treaty Commissioner
PHONE 306.652.2255 TO REGISTER Registration limited to first 100 registrants