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The Link-Letter Oct. 29, 2010

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NEWS FOR AGENCY STAFF

1. The call for nominations for the fifth SAGE (Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton) Awards presented by Servus Credit Union begins Nov. 15. The awards “celebrate seniors who have contributed significantly in later life to our community and beyond”. Recipients will be honoured during a luncheon celebration on April 27. Nomination forms will be available online at MySage.ca.

2. The Edmonton Social Planning Council collects publications for, by, and about nonprofits and social services in Alberta. To see what its threeSOURCE online information hub lists under “seniors”, go here.

3. “Increasingly, health care providers, consumers, researchers, and advocates are working to develop and implement new models of care that fundamentally change the way we think about long-term care services and how they are delivered.” This has been described as “a culture change process that makes ‘long-term care less about care tasks and more about caring for people and the relationships between people’.” To read more, go here. To read about person centred care in assisted living, go here.

4. To access a clearinghouse of “resources, tools, and concrete strategies that support local efforts in environmental and policy change for healthy aging” go here. The clearinghouse was put together by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Healthy Aging Research Network and includes toolkits, best practices, case studies and process steps for engaging other stakeholders. Most of the information is American, of course, but there are postings from Canada, Australia and elsewhere.

5. For a fresh look at leadership and the valuable role played by followers, check out Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy, a three minute video presentation by blogger Derek Sivers, here. “Verrry interesting,” as Arte Johnson would say (a reference only fans of the old Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In show will understand).

6. The Arts Habitat Association of Edmonton and Arts on the Ave are looking for temporary tenants for the Old Cycle Building in its as-is condition and for long term tenants in the fully revitalized building when it opens in 2013. “If you are an artist or a non-profit organization you could be eligible to rent space. Join us in the building (on the corner of 118 Avenue and 92 Street - entrance mid block) for more information and a walkthrough Nov. 6 at noon and 4 p.m. or Nov. 8 at noon, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For more information, go to and/or .

7. Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre, a new facility with 14 bookable rooms and hourly rental rates of approximately $25 to $75 per hour, is accepting requests for Jan. 31 to June 30, 2011. The deadline to receive requests to be part of the original allocation is Nov. 19. Determination of space will occur in early to mid-December. Email Denise.Zimmerman@edmonton.ca if interested in booking rooms for this timeframe.

EVENTS FOR AGENCY STAFF

1. The Resource Centre for Voluntary Organizations offers Fund Raising Success: Where to Start & How to Build It with speaker Tim Haak on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grant MacEwan University, Alberta College Campus, Room 409, 10050 MacDonald Drive, Edmonton. Registration is $60 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. For more information and to register, go here.

2. The Alberta Caregivers Association and ElderCare Edmonton are integrating their caregiver support programs. “We are inviting frontline leaders in Edmonton to participate in discussions on how we can collaborate across agencies to better support family caregivers with whom we work directly or indirectly.” Links to Caring Roundtables will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Nov. 8, 17, and 22 at the Sutton Place Hotel for this purpose. Discussion will be followed by a networking brunch. There is no charge to attend. RSVP by emailing p.hayduk@ElderCareEdmonton.ca. For more information, call Marjorie Scott at 780-444-2273 and/or go here.

3. The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations is offering a free Community Spirit Information Session on Nov. 9 to help staff in the non-profit sector learn more about a Government of Alberta matching grant program. The session will deal with components of the program and new developments for the 2011 application process. For more information and to register, go here.

4. A Building Inclusive Workplaces workshop on Nov. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Canada Place Conference Centre, Room #217 9700, will explore key principles, concepts and impacts, as well as best practice approaches for creating an inclusive workplace for visible minorities and methods for measuring the success of inclusion strategies. The training is intended for HR practitioners, middle managers, employment equity committee members and individuals interested in increasing their knowledge. To register, contact Debbie Nider at debbie.nider@labour-travail.gc.ca.

5. The Mediation Interagency Network’s lunchtime seminar series presents Restorative Principles in Mediation Practice with Paula Drouin on Nov. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 15th Floor, Room 15G, Commerce Place, 10155 - 102 Street, Edmonton. “This will be an opportunity for mediators to learn and explore how they can apply restorative principles within the mediation process. Paula will speak about the benefits of this approach for when harm has occurred in workplace, family and community-based relationships.”

6. Volunteer Alberta, The Co-operators and Alberta Culture and Community Spirit are offering a Risk Management Strategies & Tactics Seminar in Edmonton on Nov. 18 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and in Calgary on Nov. 23 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. For more information and to register for the Edmonton seminar, go here. For more on the Calgary seminar, go here.

7. The Edmonton Chapter of the Alberta Association on Gerontology’s November networking dinner will feature guest speaker Doneka Simmons from the Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE) with presentation on an intervention program that assists older adults who live with compulsive hoarding. The dinner will be held Nov. 24 at the Faculty Club at the University of Alberta. Tickets are $38 for AAG members, $40 for non-members and $36 for seniors. The deadline for registration is Nov. 19. For more information and a registration form, go here.

8. The Norquest College Volunteer Fair on Nov. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. provides an opportunity to connect with students, 64 per cent of whom are over the age of 25 and 60 per cent of whom were born outside Canada, through scheduled class visits. To become an exhibitor, at a cost of $50, contact Melanie Aloisio at 780-644-6711 or melanie.aloisio@norquest.ca.

9. The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations is offering a Financial Planning and the Year End Audit session on Dec. 1 ($20 for ECVO members and $30 for non-members) geared for executive directors or treasurers who need to report year-end financial results to their boards and members. The session is intended to help them learn about “the types of service available from external accountants or auditors, what to expect, and how to manage the process to avoid surprises, control costs, and have the financial statements completed on time. Participants will receive a year-end plan, schedule and notes.” For information and to register, go here.

10. The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations’ Breakfast Series is back Dec. 7 with a session on Nonprofit Survival: Who is Surviving and Why? “Learn about the six key factors that are helping organizations survive during these critical times and find out how you can take advantage of Muttart Foundation's bursary program to attend leading edge professional development that may help you and your organization.” For more information and to register, go here.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIOR-SECTOR STAFF

GeriActors & Friends, an intergenerational company consisting of 20 seniors and students that produces original theatre based on reminiscence and issues of concern, is looking for a general manager. This is a part-time (12 flexible hours per week) position responsible for scheduling and tour coordination, accounting and budget management, providing information to and liaising with other organizations, website development and maintenance, publicity and marketing, archiving and filing, managing non-profit status, and assisting with grant applications. The deadline to apply is Nov. 15. Send cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information (including email) of three references to David Barnet, Artistic Director, GeriActors & Friends, Department of Drama, University of Alberta, Edmonton, T6G 2E1 or dbarnet@ualberta.ca. For more information, go to geriactors.ca or call 780-492-2472. For a complete job description, go here.

ITEMS FOR SENIORS

1. Those of you who attended the Chartwell's 2010 Senior Star competition held at Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre in June, one of 60 regional competitions across Canada, may be interested in learning more about the three Ontarians who were named winner and first and second runners-up at the Oct. 18 national final. To do so, go here. The 86-year-old winner dazzled the crowd in Toronto with a piano composition titled Dizzy Fingers.

2. “Mental illness in seniors is often overlooked by relatives, friends, even doctors, mistaken as a physical issue, grieving or the natural and expected by-product of growing old. Not catching the signs of depression can have a huge effect on an older person’s life, causing a spiralling degradation of health.” To read a article on the subject, focusing on a 102-year-old who provides advice on how to handle stress, go here.

3. The cover of this year’s SAGE (Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton) Directory of Senior Services was a “delightful original painting of seniors. We are conducting a competition for another original artwork for the cover of the 2011 directory. The competition is open to any senior (age 60+).” For information about the requirements for the competition, go here.

4. Attend an Edmonton Transit System open house on Nov. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre, 11113 - 113 Street, to find out about “all of ETS’s accessibility services and features”. Light refreshments will be served and seniors will have the opportunity to meet with ETS and city staff, as well as transit advisory group members. To RSVP or for more information, call 780-496-3000 or email etstraveltraining@edmonton.ca.

5. The Way We Green project team has created The White Paper based on feedback on “what Edmonton needs to do to protect the environment”. It discusses energy and climate change, river water supply and quality, food security, air quality, biodiversity and waste management, and proposes policy directions the City of Edmonton could adopt “to ensure our environment is protected and sustained today and into the future. Some of these policies could fundamentally change the built form of Edmonton as well as the lifestyles of each Edmontonian.” To read The White Paper, go here. Then attend a public forum Nov. 3, 4 to 8:30 p.m., or Nov. 4, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at City Hall to “learn, discuss, contribute”.

6. Action for Healthy Communities invites you to a Senior Multicultural Festival on Nov. 6 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Edmonton City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square. The event will include performances, refreshments and social activities. For more information, contact AHC program manager Lucy Tse at 780-944-4687.

7. To support activities that engage community members by putting their skills, experience and wisdom to use in addressing their “social and community well-being” attend Creative Expressions, Action for Healthy Communities' annual fundraiser. It will feature “great food, live music and dancing, live and silent auctions, and good company” and will be held Nov. 6 at Dynasty Century Palace Restaurant, 9700 - 105 Avenue, Edmonton, from 6 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $39 each or $350 for a table of 10. Call Chris at 780-944-4687 ext. 222. To see examples of the kinds of initiatives AHC supports, go here.

8. The Edmonton Poetry Festival presents a dramatic performance, In Arms, featuring words from Canadians in the military and their families, on Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. at the Royal Alberta Museum theatre. The presentation will include dramatic readings, live music by Marc Gagnon of the Royal Artillery Band and still photography. Admission is free. For more about the project, go to inarms.ca.

9. The Seniors Assisted Transportation Society of Greater Edmonton is holding a fundraiser at On the Rocks Restaurant and Bar, 11740 Jasper Avenue, 780-482-4767, on Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, beginning at 3 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes one beverage and cover charge. The event includes a silent auction and live music.

10. CARP Edmonton is sponsoring a free educational seminar on osteoporosis and bone health on Nov. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sutton Place Hotel, 10235 - 101 Street. The seminar, titled Do You Know How to Build Strong Bones for Life? will be presented by Dr. Angela Juby. Her interactive session will include tips on diet, exercises and treatments available to build bone strength and protect them from fractures. To register, visit healthandbone.ca, call 1-877-218-6675 or email healthandbone@. Light refreshments will be served.

11. CARP Edmonton’s fall public meeting will address the topic Ageism - Is it Harmful? on Nov. 18 at the Old Timers’ Cabin, 9430 - 99 Street (Scona Road). Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. with the program to follow from 1 to 3 p.m. The presenter is Dr. Sheree Kwong See from the University of Alberta. Her research looks at “what is normal and what is not in aging. She will share information on stereotypes about aging — how they develop, how they influence our interaction with older people and how these beliefs impact cognitive performance in old age.” There is no charge to attend this meeting. Refreshments will be served. To preregister or for more information, call Bernice at 780-450-4802 or email carp.edmonton@shaw.ca.

12. International Day of Persons with Disabilities will be celebrated in Edmonton on Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clareview Recreation Centre, 3804 - 139 Avenue. Included will be an address by triple gold medal Paralympian Viviane Forest, sledge hockey demonstrations and a sledge hockey game, musical numbers and two Premier’s Council Awards of Excellence presentations. For more information, contact Leslie Tanzi at leslie.tanzi@edmonton.ca or 780-496-1472.

13. Seniors wishing to line up snow shovelling services for the winter can go here to obtain contact information for the four agencies in Edmonton that can connect them with screened service providers.

VOLUNTEER/WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS

1. The Sexual Assault Centre is recruiting volunteers for its 24 hours crisis line. “We offer 50 hours of crisis intervention training at no charge. If you are empathetic, caring, non-judgmental, want to gain experience within the helping field, and/or want to make change in your community, this is an excellent opportunity for you.” For more information, call Joy at 780-423-4102 or email at joys@sace.ab.ca.

2. The Ice on Whyte Festival is seeking volunteers willing to commit to three shifts of three-and-a-hours each Jan. 13 to 23. The shifts will be scheduled between 9:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. at Festival Park, 85 Avenue and 104 Street, Edmonton. For more information, go to iceonwhyte.ca. To apply to volunteer, go here. Volunteer orientation is Jan. 12 at 5 and 7 p.m. at United Cycle, 7620 Gateway Blvd. “We will contact you to confirm which orientation you’ll be attending.” Volunteers will receive a “gift bag of goodies” from festival supporters in Old Strathcona. For additional information, contact Ros Smith at 780-437-4182 or volunteer@iceonwhyte.ca.

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