We are looking for volunteers for a survey study of older adults` security and privacy concerns when using technologies in Canada. This project aims to understand the main technology security and privacy concerns, experiences and mitigation strategies of older adults who are living in Canada. Participants will receive a $5 gift certificate of their choice (Tim Horton's or Starbucks). The study can be completed online or through a telephone call.

You will be asked to answer a pre-screening questionnaire with demographic questions and insert your email. We will follow up with an individual link to the main questionnaire. Once you have completed the main questionnaire, we will send you the gift certificate.

To be eligible, you must be 65+ years of age, comfortable with English, and live in Canada.

The study will be fully online and should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. If you are interested, please complete the questions in the following link:

https://carletonu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5mTaBYMXXMQvoGO

We will then contact you with the next steps. Should you have any questions, please contact us at paolachavesmarmorato@cmail.carleton.ca, @ruchiswami@cmail.carleton.ca, or Elizabeth.stobert@carleton.ca.

This research has been cleared by Carleton University Research Ethics Board B Clearance # 119733 Should you have any ethical concerns with the study, please contact the REB Chair, Carleton University Research Ethics Board-B (by phone: 613-520- 2600 ext. 4085 or by email: ethics@carleton.ca). For all other questions about the study, please contact the researcher.

Wolf Howl Hikes Fridays 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary Hike along with a Park Interpreter as we trek the 2.5 km trail around the Goose Pond and howl for wolves. We’ll listen for their haunting calls and learn more about this iconic canine. Be sure to bring a flashlight, water and dress appropriately.

Fish Fry & Hatchery Tour Saturday, August 5 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. Location: Whiteshell Fish Hatchery Discover how Manitoba is stocked with a variety of fish species by joining us for a special one-hour tour of the Fish Hatchery at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 2 p.m., and taste a sample of fresh Manitoba Arctic Char!

Guided Bike Tour Sunday, August 6 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: Forester’s Footsteps Trail Learn all about our forests and how we manage them while biking the Forester’s Footsteps mountain bike trail with a Park Interpreter. Helmets are mandatory and an adult must accompany all children under 18.

UFO Guided Hike Monday, August 7 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Falcon Creek Trail Join a Park Interpreter for a hike along the 2.2 km Falcon Creek Trail. Along the way, hear the tale of the Falcon Lake UFO incident of 1967. Be sure to wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water!

Voyageur Bannock Bake Saturday, August 12 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location: Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary Discover the history and culture of bannock, a staple bread of the voyageurs and Indigenous peoples, then try baking your own over a campfire. We’ll supply the ingredients! Bring a bowl for mixing and a mug for some hot chocolate.

Stories of the Whiteshell Amphitheatre Presentation Saturday, August 19 9 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Location: Falcon Lake Amphitheatre From UFOs to sleeping dragons, the Whiteshell is home to some of the most unique stories you will ever hear. Join a Park Interpreter to discover the incredible stories of the Whiteshell. Be sure to bring a mug for hot chocolate and to stick around afterwards for our feature film: The Drum Story.

Loon Call Kayak Saturday, August 26 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Big Whiteshell Campground Boat Launch Bring your kayak, canoe, or SUP board and join a Park Interpreter for a guided paddle while discovering the life of the Common Loon. After we learn how to perform a loon call with your hands, we’ll paddle around Red Rock Lake to call and listen for their beautiful sound. Along with your boat, you’ll need to bring your own lifejackets, paddles and Transport Canada safety equipment (bailer, whistle, throw line).

Interpretive events are free for everyone to attend! An adult must accompany children under 12. 

For more information, please call 204-369-3157 or email ParkInterpretation@gov.mb.ca. 

Check out this free printable guide from Lifeline: 

https://www.lifeline.ca/en/resources/yoga-for-seniors/ 

ADULTS 65+ ONLINE SURVEY ON HEALTH,  
WELLNESS AND SERVICES 

https://bit.ly/Adults65Survey

As part of our “Let’s TALK” research project (on late-life mental health service needs) we are inviting community-dwelling adults ages 65 years or older to complete the Adults 65+ Online Survey on Health, Wellness and Services. Click the button below for more information about the participants we are seeking, e-gift card opportunity, and hyperlink / QR code to the online consent form and confidential survey. 

Questions? Contact dudoks3@myumanitoba.ca (U of M REB Approval: HE2021-0196) 

Note: All survey responses will remain confidential with no client identifying information recorded. 

These are a collection of resources gathered from a variety of community organizations and sources.

https://tonsmb.org/mobility-scooter-resources-for-older-adults/ 

Did you know? - This plan is open to all members of our group as we are a member of MASC!

From the Free Press Community Review...

Canada Day 2023 – Finding our North Star • July 1, The Forks

• The Forks Market stage: Noon – Darryl Buck; 1 p.m. – Onna Lou; 2 p.m. – Tommyphyll; 3 p.m. ­– HERA; 4 p.m. – Lev Snowe; 6 p.m. – Jérèmie & The Delicious Hounds; 7 p.m. – Jade Turner; 8 p.m. – The 12/21; 9:30 p.m. – Indian City
• Forks Festival grounds – 10:30 p.m. – Acakos drone show. Acakos (ah-cha-kos) means ‘star’ in Cree and this show has been curated around the teachings of Elder Wilfred Buck, a member of Opaskwayak Cree Nation and internationally renowned star knowledge keeper
• Plus family activities at the CN Stage, workshops, tours, picnic tables, food trucks, and a huge soccer tournament

Canada Day Celebration • July 1, Assiniboine Park

• Lyric Theatre: 11:15 a.m. – Son D’Arranke; 12:15 p.m. – Cassidy Mann; 1:15 p.m. – Richard Inman Band; 2:15 p.m. – Madeleine Roger; 3:15 p.m. – J.P. Hoe
• Performance Garden at The Leaf: 11:15 a.m. – Andrina Turenne; 12:15 p.m. – Slow Leaves; 1:15 p.m. – Wackydoodle Dance Party for Kids; 2:15 p.m. – Chuck Copenace; 3:15 p.m. – Shay Wolf.
• Plus a citizenship ceremony, beer garden, bouncy castles, kids’ activities, Inspiration Market makers’ market, face/hand painting, fire teachings by Cree Crowchild at the fire node

Canada Day Fireworks and Festival • July 1, Assiniboia Downs, 3 to 11 p.m.

• Live music: 3 p.m. – The Incredibly Hip; 4 p.m. – Cohen Sieg; 4:30 p.m. – Fire & Smoke; 5:30 – Arnold J; 6 p.m. – Bobby Dove; 7 p.m. – Kwiat; 7:30 p.m. – Vox Rea; 8:30 p.m. – Alex Maher; 9:30 p.m. – Elliott Brood; 10:30 p.m. – DJ set from JayWood
• Fireworks at 11 p.m.
• Plus local vendors, kids’ activities, beer gardens and food trucks.

Canada Day Celebration at Bridgwater Parks • July 1, Fountain and lake area, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Live multicultural entertainment, bouncy castles, dragon dance, lion dance, drumming, face-painting, kids’ activities, birthday cake, food trucks, bazaar tables, petting zoo.
• Fireworks at 11 p.m.
• Plus local vendors, kids’ activities, beer gardens and food trucks.
• Hosted by Winnipeg Chinese Senior Association, Winnipeg South MP Terry Duguid, Waverley MLA Jon Reyes, Waverley West city councillor Janice Lukes

Canada Day at Bourkevale Community Centre • July 1, 3 p.m. – 11 p.m., Bourkevale Community Centre (100 Ferry Rd.)

• Live multicultural entertainment feat. DJ Spanglish, Folklore de me Tierra Dance Group, Quidel Chilean Youth Dance Group, Latin Roots Dance Group, kids’ activities, food and more
• Live music Oliver Stakz, Stephanie Westdal, Grupo Sabor

Canada Day Concert in the Park • July 1, Royalwood Park, 245 Shorehill Park

• Live music: Noon – Gary Gach; 1 p.m. – Sol James; 2 p.m. – Prairie Joggers
• Hosted by St. Vital city councillor Brian Mayes

Fête du Canada • July 1, Le Patio 340, Centre-culturel franco manitobain, 5 p.m. – midnight

• Live music from: Éemi, À La Mode, Ben Tamana

Transcona Fireworks • July 1, Buhler Recreation Park, 135 Murdock Rd. Gates open at 9:30 p.m.

• Presented by Transcona BIZ, Buhler Recreation Park. Supported by Ball Insurance Agency, Oakley Alarms, Goodfellow Realty, NFI Group, Transcona city councillor Russ Wyatt, Elmwood-Transcona MP Daniel Blaikie, Transcona MLA Nello Altomare, Radisson MLA James Teitsma, Heritage Canada, TD Community
• Show by Archangel Fireworks

West End BIZ Canada Day Celebration • July 1, Central Park, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Featuring a free hotdog lunch; kids’ activities; Papa and Epp; Salnam Dance Group, Quidel Chilean Dance Group; Casa do Mino Portuguese folk dance; Fubuki Daiko taiko drum group.

East St. Paul’s Canada Day Celebrations • July 1, Henderson Legion, 215 Maxwell King Dr.

• Featuringliveentertainment,bouncers,facepainting,aphotobooth,candyscramble,foodscramble,balloonanimals,andNoonto5p.m.

West St. Paul’s Canada Day Celebration • July 1, Access Centre, 48 Holland Rd.

• Featuring a pancake breakfast; kids’ activities; Mopar show & shine; craft sale; robot wars, kids’ activities and arcade; petting zoo. Live wrestling at 7 p.m.; Live music from Men in Kilts at 8:45 p.m.

Sponsored by West St. Paul Canada Day Committee, West St. Paul Fire Dept., West St. Paul council. 

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is noticing an increase in romance/investment scams which are often referred to as "pig butchering". In these scams, victims are contacted on dating apps or social media by a fraudster who is attempting to develop a relationship with the victim in order to gain the victim's trust. After trust is gained, the fraudster will claim that they have been a successful investor in cryptocurrency and can help the victim also make money and "get rich".

Fraudsters use fake online trading platforms and convince victims to transfer funds or cryptocurrency into their trading account. In most of the reports received at the CAFC, victims are instructed to purchase cryptocurrency from a legitimate exchange and transfer it to a crypto address controlled by the fraudster. Occasionally, the victim will be able to withdraw a small amount of their "investment" in the hopes they'll be persuaded to invest even more of their money. The fraudster will do everything it takes to make you think the investment is legitimate and lucrative. In most cases, victims realize they have been defrauded when they try to withdraw their funds and are unable to.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has information on its website on recent scams and frauds, how to protect yourself, how to report a fraud and what to do if you're a victim.

Age & Opportunity’s Social Work staff will be offering a Bereavement Support Group via Zoom for individuals 55+ years of age who have recently lost a spouse/life partner through death (not a suicide or homicide death). 

Six weekly sessions have been scheduled for the fall starting Tuesday, October 3, 2023 and continuing to Tuesday, November 7, 2023 (10:00 am – 12 noon). Participants must have access to a smartphone, iPad, laptop, or home computer. Contact A & O Intake at (204) 956-6440.  

Goals:

 To provide a safe setting for sharing stories of loss with others

 To validate and affirm the feelings and experiences of the newly-bereaved and offer hope

 To promote the development of new coping skills

 To alleviate the isolation and loneliness that may be part of the grief experience 

Winnipeg Transit Plus is changing how it responds to no-shows and late cancellations. When no-shows and late cancellations occur, a vehicle goes unused, and a trip is wasted. That means fewer customers can take trips.

The new proposed Transit Plus No-show and Late Cancellation Policy aims to improve service for Transit Plus customers by using a point-based system with suspension of service as a penalty for losing points.

To learn more and to take the survey go to:  https://engage.winnipeg.ca/noshowpolicy