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From Kirby Cote, Active Aging Coordinator:  

    With the help of some incredible people and a grant from the Province of Manitoba, an Accessible Sport Expo is planned for Sunday, November 13!

• This event is an opportunity for persons with a disability to try a variety of adapted sports at one location. 
• This event is for anyone from the active aging community who would like to learn more about how adapted sports can help them to become more physically active.
• A chance for healthcare workers and educators to familiarize themselves and interact with sport and recreation resources for their clients or students who require adaptations to be physically active.  

     This expo is truly for everyone. We have over 30 organizations signed up, all offering a physical opportunity to engage in an adapted sport or recreation activity at no cost. This event is FREE!

• Check out adapted equipment!
• Meet the individuals leading accessible sport & rec programs in Manitoba!
• Engage with organizations that are making our communities more accessible and inclusive!

      Accessible Sport Connection Manitoba is proud to share that we hired five individuals from the disability community to guide us in creating a safe and fun space for everyone.  

      We need your help for the 2022 MB Accessible Sport Expo to be successful! Please share this invitation with your friends, family, and colleagues. 

     Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if your employer might like to hear a bit more about what we have planned. See you there!

2022 MANITOBA ACCESSIBLE SPORT EXPO

When: Sunday, November 13, 2022

Where: Investors Group Athletic Centre (UofM) 

Address: 75 Sidney Smith St, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M6

Time: 10am - 2pm 

***Parking is free until 2pm, you will not be charged if you do not stay for the Bomber game later that afternoon***

For up-to-date information about the expo, visit our website https://ascmanitoba.ca/expo/ and sign up for updates!

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Not only will this be a really fun event to volunteer at, but you will also gain some specialized training in working with the active aging community and persons with a disability.  Signup and become a volunteer. https://ascmanitoba.ca/expo-volunteers/

Victoria Lifeline has provided the brochure below on Seniors and Mental Health. 

Mental-Health-E-Broch-EN.pdf

Falls are the leading cause of injury in Canada for older adults, but are largely preventable. Fall injuries are also a serious health concern as they can lead to disability, chronic pain, a loss of independence and a reduced quality of life. For information on preventing falls at home click on the link below: 

https://sinaigeriatrics.ca/patient-resources/preventing-falls-at-home/

MASC_Email_Safety_Tips_Quick_Reference.pdf

Cyber-Seniors provides FREE technology support and training for senior citizens. Go to: http://cyberseniors.org 

November 2022 Calendar.pdf

Tell us what you need to know about physical activity and ageing in place!

Event Title: Community Conversations: Getting and Staying Active

Date and Time: Wednesday, October 19^th from 12-1:30pm (Eastern)

Location: Online or via phone (Zoom meeting)

Who should attend this event?: This event is for seniors by seniors and not intended for those who provide paid services.

Language: English

Full Description:

How does physical activity support you to age at home, wherever home is for you? What do you need to better maintain, adapt or enhance how you are physically active throughout the day?

Join us on Wednesday, October 19^th from 12-1:30pm (ET) at the second event in a series of Community Conversations. This session will focus on maintaining and enhancing well-being and independence through physical daily activities. Together, we’ll discuss getting and staying physically active and other considerations to ensure you are able to realize the health benefits of active living.

These Community Conversations are funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program and are co-created with seniors, for seniors. They are meant to create a virtual gathering space connecting seniors to share and address the issues that matter most to them when it comes to aging in place healthily and safely. You will have the opportunity to connect with other seniors across Canada, talk to an expert, learn about resources available to you and share your own experiences if you wish to.

The purpose of these conversations is to gather insights directly from seniors to inform future resources and services for seniors. The event organizers (which includes seniors and representatives from organization serving seniors) will use the discussion points generated by the series to create recommendations for the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program and other groups/organizations serving seniors.

Stay up to date with the series here: https://parachute.ca/en/program/for-seniors-by-seniors-community-conversations/

Register for the October 19^th event here: https://mailchi.mp/0d2697708c67/community-conversations-for-seniors-by-seniors-9079453?e=2845a3936e

Register now! Space is limited to one hundred attendees.

Optional additions:

The first event in the series focused on maintaining and building independence at home, wherever that is for you. Together, we discussed home modifications and other considerations to meet your current and future needs with your living arrangements. Watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/YeFZPib61Dw

Want to brush up on your technology skills before the Community Conversations?

Cyber-Seniors offers several no-cost programs and services to provide technology support and training for seniors, including one-to-one technology support calls and daily webinars on various technology topics. You can contact Cyber-Seniors at their toll-free number: 1-844-217-3057. Please keep in mind, you may have to wait to speak to someone. You also have the option to leave a voicemail or reach out to them via email at info@cyberseniors.org.