Dancing with Parkinson's
The Parkinson's Support Group is hosting two Dancing with Parkinson's public events during the month of May. They invite you to join them for a fun filled hour of dancing on Friday May 3rd and Friday May 17th at 2pm at Maple Grove United Church (346 maple Grove Dr., Oakville). For more information, and to register, please call (905) 845-5721 or email mguc@cogeco.net. The parking, doors and washrooms are all accessible and there is lots of parking at the back of the church. Caregivers are welcome, so spread the news about this great event!
Announcements:
The Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) annual forum took place in Toronto on November 27th, 2012 and 20 of Canada's Hottest Innovation Companies presented to an audience of 500 of Canada's top business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs. Attendees picked the People's Choice Awards with Montreal's Frank & Oak taking the top spot in the Digital Media category and Toronto's Jibestream named the fan favourite of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) finalists.
Biscotti & Beverages @ SERC
Would you like to participate in conversations about current research and real world applications at SERC?
- Are you seeking opportunities to share personal experiences related to aging?
- Do you want to discuss information about aging that you have read or heard about?
- Are you interested in forming innovative education, research, and/or clinical partnerships that create possibilities for older adults and their families?
If you answered yes to one or all of the above, please drop by SERC for stimulating conversation, homemade biscotti, and beverages!
When: Drop in between 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., the second Tuesday of every month
Where: SERC Internet Cafe, Room K103
Click here to download the B&B flyer.
Networking Breakfasts
Are you a business owner who is interested in learning more about the business of aging?
Please join us for presentations on current trends in the business of aging and conversation about how the Sheridan Elder Research Centre can help you to reach this expanding demographic.
For information about the next networking breakfast, click here.
For more information, please contact Cathryn Oliver at cathryn.oliver1@sheridanc.on.ca or call 905-845-9430, ext 32201. We always welcome any suggestions and ideas on how BA:IEN can best serve your needs.
Conferences
October 4-6, 2013
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) and TURYAK Seniors Council Association is proud to announce the International Istanbul Initiative on Ageing (IIIA). The IIIA is an international platform created to encourage and engage government leaders, prominent industry members, NGOs, academics, and innovative thinkers in discussions on the consequences and opportunities that demographic change could bring to the nations in the Middle East, Northern Africa, and Eastern Europe.
Over $50,000 (USD) in financial awards will be presented to Age-Friendly submissions and the best overall paper of the congress, with additional awards for the best paper in each theme.
Please visit the IIIA Home Page for more information.
Or contact Ms. Annie Tam, Manager, Programs and New Initiatives at atam@ifa-fiv.org.
Curious about what SERC is reading and thinking about? Check out our blog at agingmatters.blogspot.com.
To learn more about how to get involved in the work we do at SERC, please click here.