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Active Aging Week 2024 at Kerby Centre, Calgary

Written by Unison for Generations 50+ | Jun 5, 2024 8:17:33 PM
  • When: Monday, September 30th - Friday, October 4th 
  • Where: Kerby Centre (1133–7 Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB, T2P1B2) 
  • Contact: Program@UnisonAlberta.com  

Join us at Unison at Kerby Centre to celebrate Active Aging Week from Monday, September 30th - Friday, October 4th!

Active Aging Week honors the contributions of older adults and encourages healthy lifestyles through a variety of engaging wellness activities. Join us to age well and stay active!

 

FREE Presentations: Being Proactive Series

Join us for expert-led presentations packed with advice, options, and opportunities in Financial, Legal, Housing, and Senior Services. Get the latest information to navigate available services, plan your next steps, and make proactive decisions for a better future.

  • Lounge - Kerby Centre
  • Light Lunch Provided – Space Limited
  • Registration By September 23, 2024, email to Marinai@UnisonAlberta.com
Proactive Series DAY 1

Monday, September 30th: Aging in Place: Discovering my Options

  • 10am: You Don't Know, What You Don't Know about using your Home Equity in Retirement Busting Myths! with Mortgage Connection
  • 11am: Aging-in-Place: More Than Home Accessibility with Valley to Peak
  • 12pm: Home Care: Access & Affordability with Bayshore Home Care Solutions        

Proactive Series DAY 2

Thursday, October 3rd: What Should I Do First? Preparing for Change

  • 10am: Financial Stability, Dealing with Debt and Planning for Retirement with MNP Ltd.
  • 11am: Have a “HART”! Housing is a HUMAN RIGHT – taking action to address the growing HOUSING EMERGENCY in Calgary with Calgarians for Housing is a Human Right
  • 12pm: The Best Time to Start is Now: Thinking Proactively About Aging-in-Place with OT2U
  • 1pm: Empowering Your Journey to Healthy Aging with Chartwell Retirement Residences

 

FREE Presentation: Staying Healthy This Fall

Wednesday, October 2nd: Staying Healthy This Fall | 10am - 11:30am

  • Why the Right Vaccine Matters in Older Adults with Anjli Acharya, Immunizations & Travel Health Specialist at Bowmont Medical Clinic
  • Identify and Address Barriers to Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Uptake with Betty Golightly, B.Sc. Pharmacy, RPh, President of Go Travel Health Inc.
  • Protection Beyond Flu with Mohamed El Hussein, Ph.D. Nurse Practitioner

 

Active Aging Events

Join us for some exciting and special  Active Aging Week events!

Tuesday, October 1st: Calgary Shooting Centre | 10am - 12pm

  • $120/person at Calgary Shooting Centre
  • Try something new, make new friends, and enjoy a fun experience. Light refreshments provided. Don't miss out!

Friday, October 4th: Cricket for Seniors – Hit a Six | 10am - 12:30pm

  • FREE! Location TBD
  • Whether you're a pro or a beginner, come enjoy friendly games, laughter, and good company. Let's prove that age is just a number—cricket is for everyone! Transportation from Kerby Centre is provided.

 

Wellness Events

Prioritize your wellness this Active Aging Week!

  • Room 317 - Kerby Centre
  • Drop-In Events.

Monday, September 30th

  • Monday Meditation | 10am - 10:45am - FREE.

Tuesday, October 1st

  • River Walk | 10am - 11am - FREE
  • Indigenous Drum Circle at 1pm - 2:30pm. Cost:  Member: $15 | Non-Member: $25.

Wednesday, October 2nd

  • Men’s Shed | 10am - 11am - FREE
  • Tech Shed | 11am - 12pm - FREE

Friday, October 4th

  • Laugher Yoga | 10:30am - 11:15am
  • Member: $5 | Non-Member: $15