Join Us! Become a full member of SCOA

Did you know?  Growing older can be the best time of your life.

The key to aging well is staying active, engaged and informed. The Saskatoon Council on Aging [SCOA] is a non-profit organization that promotes positive aging for all in an age-friendly community.

Our programs and services can help you feel great, as you grow older –
Stay active, engaged and informed with us!

5 Great reasons to be a full member!

1. Access learning, fitness and social opportunities for older adults

• Keep your mind active: SCOA offers technology classes, crafts, Life skills workshops
• Keep your body active: The SCOA Globe Walkis a free monthly fitness challenge – Join a team, stay fit and have fun!
• Social activities promote health and well-being:  Seniors Neighbourhood Hub Clubs, are free monthly socials – now in 5 locations city wide!

2. Stay informed with information that matters to you! You receive…

• The latest happenings and community events delivered right to your
  inbox with a monthly eNews
• Coming of Age newsletter with useful articles, classes & programs for seniors and news

3. You receive discounts from participating sponsors and our special coupon pack

4. You have a vote at our annual general meeting and learn more about your community

5. You help us build an age-friendly communitywhere older adults are valued and included

Make your voice heard – Be part of a friendly, growing community of older adults [3600+]

You can help us build a better future with older adults –
Become a member today!
Single memberships $25/Couples $35/Corporate $250/Nonprofit $25/Associate Free
Memberships renewed yearly [April 1 to March 31]

1. Phone 306.652.2255 to pay with credit card

2. Sign up online scoa.ca

3. Visit our office 2020 College Drive[ Field House ]

Grand Old Opry “Zoomer Style” News

Meet our Grand Old Opry Zoomer Style Finalists!

Join us for the Grand Old Opry Zoomer Style! Enjoy an exciting night of fun as our finalists perform in a country and western showcase.  Cheer on and vote for your favourite performer!

St. George’s Senior Country Band

Shuboy

Roy Hargreaves

Paddlewheelers

Joseph Klynne

John Quinn

Spectacle

 

March 27, 2020 – Western Development Museum 
Doors open 5 pm Cocktails
Supper 6 pm
Performances 7:30 pm
Tickets: $100  on sale Dec. 1

1. Buy with credit card by phone 306.652.2255

2. Buy with credit card online scoa.ca

3. Buy at our office 2020 College Drive.  We accept cash, cheques or credit card.

    

   Partial tax receipts issued. 

 

Meet the Eastview Hub Club!

Eastview Seniors Neighbourhood Hub Club Committee

Eastview Seniors Neighbourhood Hub Club

When: 4th Tuesday of each month September to April
1:30 to 4 pm
Where: Royal Canadian Legion, 3021 Louise Street
Eastview Hub Club is a program of the Eastview Community Association
Contact: hubclub@myeastview.ca

Staying Strong, Balanced and Fast: Fall Prevention

Agenda:

1:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks – Dr. Joel Lanovaz, College of Kinesiology and Dr. Cathy Arnold, School of Rehabilitation Science, University of Saskatchewan

1:10 Importance of Research Improving Capacity to Prevent Fall-Related Injury – Cathy Arnold

1:20 Video: A Successful Collaboration and Emergence of FAST (Cathy Arnold and Melanie Weimer)

1:30 Results of first FAST pilot study – Cathy Arnold

1:40 How to measure Fall Arrest Capacity? Joel Lanovaz

Video: College of Kinesiology Labs, Developing Novel Measures (Joel Lanovaz, Jon Farthing, Glennis and Terry Stirling, Danelle Banman, Justin Pfifko)

1:50 FAST 1 and FAST 2 Study Designs and Results – Cathy Arnold and Joel Lanovaz

Video: What do these results mean for fall prevention? (Jenny Basran)

2:10 Introduction of FAST team members

2:20 Acknowledgement of student trainees and their work (Hayley Legg, Danelle Banman, Justin Pfifko, and others not here today)

2:30 REFRESHMENT BREAK and poster viewing

2:50 Welcome and words from collaborators:

June Gawdun, Executive Director, Saskatoon Council on Aging

Kimberly Willison, Lead for Forever in Motion

Cheryl Lehne, Lead for Staying on Your Feet

3:00 Final Words from Participants and PI

Video: (Janet Barnes, Cathy Arnold, Terry and Glennis Stirling, Neil Collins)

3:10 Break out session.. What’s next – Hearing from you (Café style – choose 2)

Questions to consider:

After hearing what you heard today, what would you like to see related to reducing fall-related injuries for older adults?

· Researchers to examine next?

· Health care system to do?

· Community organizations/groups/public to do?

· What would you do differently?

3:50 De-briefing, Closing remarks Cathy Arnold

Spotlight on Seniors News

Thank you to all who made this show possible!

• Thank you to our entertainers and guests: Young at Heart, Spectacle, Free Flow Dance Theatre, Bridge City Cloggers, Slightly Off-Centre Jam Band, Forever … in motion, MC Dale Yellowlees.
• Thanks to all exhibitors and volunteers ~ your participation helped us make a wonderful 20th Anniversary show!
• Thank you to His Worship Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon
• Thank you to the Honourable Warren Kaeding, Minister Responsible for Seniors

Date: October 1, 2019 
Location: Grand Salon, TCU Place – 35 22nd  Street East, Saskatoon

 

Grand “Old” Opry Zoomer Style

Saskatoon Council on Aging presents

Grand “Old” Opry – Zoomer Style event on March 27, 2020 at the Western Development Museum. 

News: Grand “Old” Opry finalists will be selected early this fall! More exciting news to follow for this one-of-a-kind event! 

Let’s celebrate the talents of older adults specializing in country and western music. This event will start with a wonderful meal followed by entertainment and an exciting competition between country music acts.

There will be several winners at the event.  Winners receive an award, press coverage and fan adoration”. This is your opportunity to be part of an entertaining night of fun where Saskatoon’s seasoned talent is showcased.

For more information call the Saskatoon Council on Aging at 306-652-2255.

Message from the Executive Director

Thank you for supporting the Saskatoon Council on Aging through your donations and renewing memberships recently.   By giving, you are supporting many of the free programs and services SCOA offers.  If you renew or become a new member you can receive valuable coupons from various vendors as a thank you.  They are available to pick up at our office.

Due to construction the Saskatoon Field House where our office is located will be closed from June 15, 2019 until September 15, 2019.  During this time we will be temporarily working out of the Community Health Centre located in Market Mall.  Our phone numbers [306-652-2255] and emails will be the same and it will be business as usual.

If you are 65 plus and are interested in learning more about the Police and Fire Services we have partnered together to create a fun, innovative program called the Community Police and Fire Academy.  More details are in this edition of the eNews.

Do you want to let Saskatoon know you are a talented country and western music performer? Please take note in this eNews the details about our call for auditions for the Grand “Old” Opry Zoomer Style event we will be holding at the Western Development Museum on March 27, 2020.