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Updates on Working Group Year 1 progress, network updates, grants program, town hall meeting, and upcoming events and opportunities for seniors. Join us for the annual network meeting on June 19th.
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Agenda • Welcome • Working Group Year 1 Updates 3:00 pm BREAK • Working Group Year 1 Updates • Wrap Up • Next Network Meeting
Network Updates • Now up to over 150 members • Encourage you to join a working group(s) • World Health Organization has launched their Age Friendly portal on their web site – we have contributed to this site • Strategic discussions with other organizations to encourage their participation in the Network (CARP, LHIN, etc.)
Seniors Community Grant Program $500 - $10,000 for projects that: • Provide opportunities for seniors to network and become active in their communities; • Support activities and programs that promote learning and that embrace seniors as volunteers; • Develop plans that can be shared across communities and allow organizations to sustain seniors’ programs over time.
Working Group Updates • Handout identifies progress that each of the Working Groups are making on their Year 1 strategies • Detailed sharing of their progress will happen at the June Network meeting • Each of the Working Groups will be discussing potential deferred strategies and questions and endorsement items they need to share with the larger Network • Some groups will be sharing the student videos created through the Gerontology in Practice course at Western
Outdoor Spaces & Buildings • Any deferred/advanced strategies? • Any questions for the Network? • Do you have any actions or projects that • you would like the Network to endorse?
Outdoor Spaces & Buildings • Age Friendly Parks: Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnZpP-NS3NY
Transportation • Any deferred/advanced strategies? • Any questions for the Network? • Do you have any actions or projects that • you would like the Network to endorse?
Transportation Next Town Hall Meeting Tuesday April 22nd, 2014 at the Goodwill Centre (255 Horton Street) 2:00pm – 4:00 pm and 6:00pm – 8:00 pm
Housing • We would like your input on the Homeless Prevention & Housing Plan 2010 – 2024 • If you are interested in reviewing the Plan, please see the registration desk after the meeting and request a copy. • The Plan is also available on the City of London website
Social Participation • Any deferred/advanced strategies? • Any questions for the Network? • Do you have any actions or projects that • you would like the Network to endorse?
Respect & Social Inclusion • We would like to extend an invitation to any Network members who are interested in joining our Advocacy Committee to Change the Stereotype of Seniors and Stop Ageism (Year 1 Action) If interested, please contact: Dharshi Lacey (dlacey@lihc.ca) or Karen Hernandez (karen.hernandez@lpl.london.on.ca)
Respect & Social Inclusion For Your Information: • Ontario Senior Achievement Award • Purpose of award is to recognize and honour outstanding seniors who, after age 65, have made significant contributions to their communities • Deadline: June 15
Respect & Social Inclusion • Intergenerational Programs: Video http://vimeo.com/80868686
Civic Participation & Employment • Any deferred/advanced strategies? • Any questions for the Network? • Do you have any actions or projects that • you would like the Network to endorse?
Civic Participation & Employment • Benefits of Volunteering: Video
Community Support & Health Services • Any deferred/advanced strategies? • Any questions for the Network? • Do you have any actions or projects that • you would like the Network to endorse?
Communication & Information Choosing the ‘Proud Support’ Badge of the AFLN Logo
Communication & Information For Your Information: Creative Age Festival London May 22 – 25, 2014, Various Locations in London For more information, visit www.creativeagelondon.ca Or call (226)-663-0552
Coordination of Network • How can we continue to do this important work? • Volunteer Coordinator?
Next Steps • Annual Meeting on June 19 • Open House format – stations around the room – showcasing your Year 1 accomplishments • Engage media • Handouts discussed during the presentations are available on your way out
Title Text Annual Network Meeting Thursday June 19, 2014 @ 2:00 – 4:00pm Kiwanis Seniors Community Centre Check www.london.ca/agefriendly for upcoming meeting dates and notes