Caregiver Week 2019

Caregiver Week March 17-23, 2019

Monday, March 18, 2019

Cliff Wright Library presentation “Services for Caregivers”
Parkinson Canada presentation “Information for Caregivers”
Cliff Wright Library – 1635 McKercher Dr.
1pm-3pm
Cost: FREE
To register call 306-652-2255

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Care for the Caregiver Forum – Friday, March 22, 2019
Caregiver App Launch (University of Saskatchewan)
Caregiver Self-Care presentation (SK Health Authority)
TED Video presentation of Brenè Brown with facilitated group discussions
Circle Drive Alliance Church – 3035 Preston Ave. S.
10:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: $20 (Lunch included) To register call SCOA at 306-652-2255

Thanks to Saskatoon Community Foundation

 

 

 

 

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A Full House for Warm Up to Winter

With 120 participants, SCOA’s first ever “Warm Up to Winter” event was a huge success!
We hope everyone enjoyed this  great kick-off to our winter season in Saskatoon.

Participants learned about the benefits of exercise, then walked the track at the Saskatoon Field House . After exercise, they headed upstairs to enjoy refreshments, hot drinks and listen to the mellow sounds of Salt Water Joy.

The afternoon was capped with a draw for three great prizes.

Thank you to our sponsors and supporters: City of Saskatoon and Preston Park 1 Retirement Residence. 

Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who helped make this event a success!

 

Gala Night Celebrates Older Adults

Message from June Gawdun, Executive Director, Saskatoon Council on Aging [SCOA]

On October 25th many older adults enjoyed a lovely evening at the Best of Zoomer Idol event at the Western Development Museum.  This event showcased the talents of older adults in our community.  The funds generated from ticket sales and voting for your favourite idol go to support SCOA’s programs and services.  The room was packed with 323 guests attending.  A huge thanks to the Idols and to the organizing committee.

The people’s choice winner was Lila Henderson. In the spirit of having a fundraising event the Idols had the option to collect votes prior to the event.   Lila managed to collect just over $6000.00 in votes!
There was a tie for the judge’s choice.  The winners were Mary Ellen Buckwold and Roy Hargreaves. 

 

Thank you to everyone who attended.  Tax receipts will be issued during for a portion of the fee for your ticket and for votes that were $25.00 and up.

Thanks to our sponsors:

Thanks to Prairie Meats

Thanks to Saskatoon Media Group

Thanks to Star Sponsors Edwards Family Centre; Barry Woytowich, RBC Dominion Securities; Affinity Credit Union
Dessert Sponsor:  Hillcrest Memorial 

 

Warm Up to Winter

When: November 22, 2018 1 pm to 3:15 pm 
Where: Saskatoon Field House – 2020 College Drive
Cost: FREE

Entrance instructions: Go to main entrance of the Field House,  check-in at the SCOA registration table in the lobby area – we will stamp your hand for entrance. Show your stamp to the field house staff to access the court area.
Schedule:
1 pm to 1:30 pm – Warm-up – Court #3 [Main floor]
1:30 to 2:30 pm -Walking on the Track –
2:30 to 3:15 pm – Entertainment & refreshments – Fitness and Dance Studio [second level, Field House]

Phone 306-652-2255 to register. 

Thank you to our sponsors:

A Seniors Strategy for Saskatchewan

What would you like your future to look like?

Have your say at forums/focus groups planned in various locations in Saskatchewan to get your input. Hosted by the Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism.

The purpose of the forums is to engage older adults and the community to develop a provincial strategy to build a better future with older adults in Saskatchewan.

 

Caregiver “Stress Relieving” Workshop

 

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018

Caregivers Guide to Stress Reduction: Practical Tools and Resources 

In this session we will be discussing the impact stress has on our psychological well-being and some ways we can decrease our daily stress.  The goal will be to provide everyday tools, activities, resources and options for caregivers to utilize on a day to day basis, in order to continue supporting their loved ones to the best of their abilities. 

Chalaine Senger, Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Canadian Mental Health Association 

Forever…in motion stress relieving exercises, with take-home exercise sheets, followed by group discussions.

$10 Registration Fee (snacks and coffee provided)

To register call SCOA at 306-652-2255.

The Best of Zoomer Idol

“The Best of Zoomer Idol”
A fundraiser for the Saskatoon Council on Aging

WHEN: Thursday, October 25th , 2018
Doors open 5 p.m. Supper 6:30 p.m.
Performances 7:30 p.m.
WHERE:  WESTERN DEVELOPMENT MUSEUM
Tickets: $100  [partial tax receipt issued]
Phone 306-652-2255 or visit scoa.ca 

Presented by:

Four years of Saskatoon Zoomer Idol yielded an astonishing
array of talent right here in River City.  Participation in Zoomer Idol provided wonderful opportunities for older adults 55+ to step into the spotlight. From a roster of 32 great acts, our co-artistic directors  selected 8 to perform in a gala showcase.
 Best of Zoomer Idol Contestants:

• To celebrate the talents of these older adults, the Saskatoon
  Council on Aging presents our fall fundraising event :
  “The Best of Zoomer Idol.”
  
• In 2017, attendees enjoyed “Partying on with Canada” at the fourth Saskatoon Zoomer Idol Competition.

For 2018, we look forward to an exciting grand finale for Zoomer!