Creative Aging Calgary Society

Mysterious painting removed from council chamber with a cool story!

New YouTube video up featuring Joanne on laughing your way to creativity! Check out our YouTube channel for other creative tools that are fun and inspiring. You can do them all from home https://youtu.be/xJX2zKKrlLM

Have you ever tried drumming along to a beat at home? It is energizing and relaxing at the same time! Watch this video and give it a try. You can use your table, your lap, or anything you can find in your kitchen!

Would you give this exercise a try? Shake out your brain fog in the morning or afternoon! https://youtu.be/-ANPqFBAf9k

Dying to Know is open to anyone interested in a variety of topics that help us to live well while facing uncertainty. The seminars provide information on preparing for end of life, offer strategies for staying resilient through challenging times, and help family caregivers become more confident in their roles. The sessions are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7:30 pm on Zoom, and feature expert speakers and professionals. All sessions are free of charge. Register online at https://www.hospicecalgary.ca/education.

FOUR SHORT FILMS ONE WATCH PARTY Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Watch Party THIRD ACTion Film Festival, @DementiaCanada, @DementiaCalgary, and @AlzheimerCanada ... invite you to share and connect over some wonderful films and discussion during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Register Here: https://www.showpass.com/alzheimer-awareness-month-watch-p/ #aging #filmfestivals #ageproud #thirdact #oldisgoldinfilm #festival #festivalseason #online #calgary #olderyetbolder #ilovecalgary #YYCScene

Happy New Year from the Board at Creative Aging Calgary Society! Over the break our talented Board Member Jane Finlay created another step by step guide to painting an abstract piece of artwork! Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOwYxt3q2TM

Register today to attend this online screening!

Free advent calendar print outs! http://www.creativeagingcalgary.com/free-colouring-advent-/

Upcoming webinar: Presenters will include: Dr. Jasneet Parmar and Dr. Sharon Anderson, University of Alberta, are principal investigators of the study: Alberta Family Caregivers: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic... Dr. Gwen McGhan and Dr. Deirdre McCaughey, University of Calgary, are principal investigators of the study Impact of COVID-19 on Family Caregivers of People Living with Dementia Register here: https://zoom.us//reg/tJItduutpjsrGNyFzXGibehtpujPMPhvqjnU This community-led group intends to connect a network of professionals across Alberta who encounter caregivers in their work and will offer resources as well as educational and collaboration opportunities geared towards the challenges and needs of caregivers, and ways that professionals can best support them in their own communities.

Art kits dropped off to the Atco Village - tiny homes for veterans with community space, Social worker and other supports. Transitional housing out of homelessness for veterans in calgary. Read more here: https://calgaryherald.com//tiny-home-village-for-veterans-