Building a better future for older adults
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.
PARKING PERMIT RENEWAL
CURRENT PARKING PERMITS (Expiring August 15th) are extended until September 15, 2018
The Saskatoon Field House will continue with its current parking system for the upcoming year.
New permits will be issued in the Fall (watch for posted timelines and more details coming late August)
Field House Parking
When using the Field House, and parked in the north lot or Lot #15 you must have your permit displayed; or plates registered in the SFH Plate Registration Terminal.
Thank You
May 31st at 1:30 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
436 Spadina Crescent Lower Hall
If you are interested in having a Remembering When™ presentation for your group or would like more information, please contact Dori Krahn (306)975-7715.
Remembering When is a program designed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) that uses nostalgia to promote eight fire safety and eight fall prevention messages through group presentations and home visits. The goal of the program is to help older adults eliminate fire and fall hazards in their environment so that they can stay in their homes if they would like. Through the program, we also teach what to do in the event of a fire and how to get up from the floor if you have fallen and are not hurt.
When: June 14, 2018,1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: The Glen at Crossmount
#10 Glen Road
• Business meeting (1:30 to 2:30 pm)
• Tour of SCOA’s website
• Video presentation: highlights of the year
No registration required
World Older Adult Abuse Awareness Day – WorkshopWorld Older Adult Abuse Awareness Day – June 12, 2018 – 8:30 a.m – 12 p.m.
McClure United Church – 4025 Taylor Street East
Registration fee: $10.00
Agenda:
8:30 a.m. Registration/Coffee
8:55 a.m. Greetings – Inspector Larry Vols
9:00 a.m. Nature of Frauds and Scams
9:45 a.m. Financial Management – Preventing Abuse and Protecting Independence
Presentations by Conexus, Investors Group and Cheryl Kloppenburg
10:30 a.m. – Wellness Break – Forever in-Motion
10:45 a.m. – How does what you heard apply to you?
(Group Discussion facilitate by Doug Robertson)
11:30 a.m. – Panel Responses to Group Discussion
11:55 a.m. – Thank You – Joan Lidington, WOAAAD Chair
More information on elder abuse – Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
Looking for the perfect gift for friend, family member or that person who is hard to shop for 55 + ? Consider giving a gift of membership with the Saskatoon Council on Aging.
For only $25 per year [$35 for couples], full members receive the following benefits:
Membership FAQ’s
Memberships are renewed annually – April 1.
Individuals 90 years of age and up are exempt from membership fees and receive all full benefits.
Membership fees may be paid:
1. In person at our office Saskatoon Field House, 2020 College Drive (cash, cheque or credit card)
2. Pay with credit card: phone our office 306-652-2255
3. Send cheques by mail:
Saskatoon Council on Aging, 2020 College Drive, Saskatoon, S7N 2W4
Experience Saskatoon Transit
Saskatoon Transit is exploring new ways in which to promote sustainable alternatives to car use and to support friendly forms of transportation such as walking, ride sharing, and public transit. There is huge potential in this area for older adults to become more active in multi-modal transportation and Saskatoon Transit desires to be a catalyst for this kind of change. This summer there will be several opportunities for you to test drive transit and Experience Saskatoon Transit as a 1st or 2nd time transit rider.
Older adults have numerous challenges as they consider a change in their mode of transportation. These include: having a support system to find a new way of being independent and mobile, coping with higher volumes of traffic, and adapting to a new way of life without driving. Experience Saskatoon Transit is a first step – positive experience that will help you overcome these initial challenges of travelling on transit.
Who can benefit from this travel training experience
Details about Experience Saskatoon Transit
Thursday, August 24 (1:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
Wednesday, September 13 (1:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
Thursday, September 21 (10:00 am – 12:00)
To register a spot for yourself or a group (4-6) for one of these dates, or for more information about Experience Saskatoon Transit, please contact one of the following:
Cory Shrigley
Customer Support & Engagement Manager
Saskatoon Transit
Tel. 306.975.2990 cell 306.380.7100
Email: cory.shrigley@saskatoon.ca
Bonnie Grove
Age-Friendly Community Development Coordinator
Saskatoon Council on Aging
Tel. 306-652-2522
Email: bonnie@scoa.ca
About the Program
The Saskatoon Council on Aging’s Bus Buddy Program is a safe and personal introduction to the Saskatoon transit system through the assistance of trained and qualified Bus Buddy volunteers.
