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Today is the first day of 16 Days of Activism, to raise awareness about gender-based violence. November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The 16 days concludes on the international day for Human Rights. From Violence Prevention Grey Bruce: "This year, the start of the 16 Days of Activism coincide with a community forum about human trafficking to be live streamed on November 25th starting at 6:30pm on Violence Prevention Grey Bruce’s website, Facebook page, and youtube channel." Please share and support this crucial work. Violence Prevention Grey Bruce

Marta González, former Prima Ballerina who has Alzheimer listens to Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. Immediately she remembers and feels the choreography again. Beautiful tribute to art.

We have a bonus episode of The Elder Abuse Audio Drama and Talk - Ye Canna Throw Yer Granny Off A Bus! (listen to the excerpt here) In this episode, Fred has a final cheery word. Also: the face of calm, technology, power of attorney and identity theft, housing and food security, finding balance -- these are some of the themes discussed by experts in elder care and abuse during Covid-19.... If you haven't listened to the podcast, now is a perfect time as you can binge listen to all five episodes at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1280840 In case you missed it meet Fred, a man with a dark secret, who bumps into his old friend Doris at a seniors’ residence. In each episode we get to know Fred and Doris better as well as meet other members of their community and hear their stories. Episode One: Physical Abuse by a Family Member Episode Two: The Toll of Isolation, Scams and Greed Episode Three: Financial Abuse and The Fear Pandemic Episode Four: Mental Health, Caregiver Stress, and the Role of Neighbours, Friends and Family Listen online at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1280840 or search for Ye Canna Throw Yer Granny Off A Bus! on Apple Podcast or your favourite podcast app. Resource people are: Kim Stewart (BDO Canada), Tanya Coulter (M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre), Jackie Ralph ( Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce), Rev. Thérèse Samuel ( Grace United Thornbury), Pam McDermott (Grey Bruce Elder Abuse Prevention), Tanya Shute (South East Grey Community Health Centre), and Sandra Hong (Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce).

iHeart Radio invites you to listen to "Granny". https://www.iheart.com//269-the-elder-abuse-audio-dram-71/

We have a talented chorus performing in Episode 3, directed by david sereda. Here's a tidbit... Then head on over and listen to the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1280840

Didya know? It's Grandparents Day today! Not meant to be a big gift and card day, but a grassroots celebration to honour grandparents and stay connected. A beautiful coincidence, as in that spirit Sheatre is proud to release Episode 3 of Ye Canna Throw Yer Granny Off A Bus! a podcast about elder abuse prevention. It's an audio drama based on real-life situations, lightened by music, and with helpful advice from our community partners. Performed by Grey Bruce seniors (and a... few youngsters) and recorded at Wallsdown Studios in Owen Sound using best-practice health protocols. It's grassroots arts intervention for the common good. Honour your elders ensure their dignity and safety. Give us a listen: three Episodes are now available at buzzsprout.com/1280840 and sheatre.com and wherever you find your favourite podcasts. Because there are many ways to do something about Elder Abuse. And not talking about it won't end it. (spoiler: uplifting concert in Ep 3!) Thanks to our amazing cast: Pauli Schell, Joan MacDonnell, Paul and Carroll Flood, John Prettie, Louise Jarvis, Bill Legate, Val Underwood, Cathie Tilley Tilley, Joan Chandler, David Sereda and G.I. Holm who also did a stellar job in his main role of recording and editing the podcasts! Thanks as well to host Jon Farmer from Violence Prevention Grey Bruce and our wonderful community resource people, M. Jackie Ralph from Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce, Pam McDermid from Beaver Valley Outreach and Jason Cranny from Owen Sound Police Service Ye Canna Throw Yer Granny Off A Bus! the podcast, is lovingly dedicated to two of its originators, the remarkable Audrey Otter and the late and unforgettable Ted Codack. ***The three purposes for Grandparents Day: Honour grandparents, give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children, and to help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer. #stopelderabuse #seniors #elderabuseprevention #community #commongood #greybruce #grandparents #violenceprevention Community Foundation Grey Bruce Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario #NewHorizonsForSeniors

Can Fred help? Things are falling apart as Doris searches for a way to calm Fred’s storm-clouds while she organizes a big variety show concert for the residents. A newer resident suffers when she can’t get to church. Can they sing the blues away? Guests Jackie Ralph ( Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce ), Jason Cranny ( Owen Sound Police Service ), Pam McDermott (Grey Bruce Elder Abuse Provention) discuss the pandemic of fear during Covid-19, Power of Attorney abuse, and mental health. To listen to Ye Canna Throw yer Granny Off A Bus! Click https://www.buzzsprout.com//5408374-episode-three-financia or find us on your favourite podcast platform!

Pauli Schell, one of the fine actors in the podcast "Ye Canna Throw Yer Granny Off A Bus!" on how humour can help to broach serious issues like elder abuse and on the importance of speaking up, whether for yourself, or someone you know. Pauli plays MaryBeth in Episode One. You can catch the latest Episode tomorrow and catch up on all three, on Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1280840 or on sheatre.com or wherever you find your podcasts.... With thanks to Pam McDermid from Beaver Valley Outreach, Jason Cranny from Owen Sound Police Service, Jackie Ralph from Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce and Jon Farmer from Violence Prevention Grey Bruce. And remember: IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP, CALL 211 OR THE SENIOR’S SAFETY LINE 1-866-299-1011 FOR 24/7 CONFIDENTIAL AND FREE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT IF IT'S AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911

Want to be a Board member with an amazing charitable organization? We believe that telling our stories inspires people to respond, take action, be resilient and proud. So we create art for social change, individual growth and to celebrate our community. In case you’re looking for an exciting volunteer opportunity to give something back to the community, share the stories, and be rewarded with personal satisfaction, contact Joan Chandler, Artistic Director, [email protected].

Our Granny podcast is our way to reach older adults and the community about Elder Abuse Prevention. In these pandemic times, we bring you our audio drama, and an expert chat, thanks to talented community performers, professional artists and our wonderful community partners. Hosting the episodes is Jon Farmer, Coordinator of Violence Prevention Grey Bruce: a coalition made up of individuals and over 30 member organizations from the justice, corrections, child welfare, violenc...e against women, education and social service sectors, working in Grey, Bruce, Nawash, Saugeen and Owen Sound to prevent violence in all its forms. Here’s what they do and how to reach them http://violencepreventiongreybruce.com/help/ And here’s how to listen to the podcast! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1280840 Please share.

Our Granny podcast is our way to reach older adults and the community about Elder Abuse Prevention in these pandemic times. Part audio drama, part expert chat, the podcast brings together great community performers, professional artists and wonderful community partners. Our first episode has advice from Sandra Hong, Public Education Coordinator with Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce: she will lead weekly Learning from your Living Room sessions this fall. https://alzheimer.ca/.../greybruce/W/Education/education-hour If you haven’t listened to Ye Canna Throw yer Granny Off A Bus! here’s a link or find us on your favourite podcast platform! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1280840

You can listen to The Elder Abuse Audio Drama and Talk - Ye Canna Throw Yer Granny Off A Bus! - the podcast by subscribing on your smartphone. This short video shows you how to download a podcast app and then subscribe to Ye Canna Throw Yer Granny Off A Bus! Now you can listen to the audio drama when you’re out walking, washing your dishes or going grocery shopping.... If you’re on an iPhone, just go to the App Store and follow the same steps. And don’t forget to leave a review of the podcast so other people can find it too.

Our Granny podcast is a combo of audio drama and a chat with experts who are here to support older adults and all of us. One of our invaluable community partners is Jackie Ralph from Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce They have a bunch of resources AND they operate the Grey Bruce Mental Health Crisis Line, 24/7 at 1-800-470-5200. https://greybruce.cmha.ca/resources-2/ To listen to the Episode One and Two of the podcast, Ye Canna Throw Yer Granny Off A Bus! go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/1280840