All Seniors in the Community are invited to join us!
Discover Trends, Tips and Tech for thriving in today’s world!
Hosted by YMCA Northumberland, in partnership with OACAO and generous funding from the Government of Ontario, this free community connecting event, running 10am to 2pm at the Cobourg Y on Wednesday, October 22, is open to the public. It will bring a wide variety of vendors who offer support, services, and activities of interest to adults 55+ all under one roof.
The fair will feature 40+ local vendors, some demonstrations, and entertainment including a Dance Demo. Topics like Retirement Living, Managing Tech, Finance & Legal Services, Mental Health, Travel & Leisure and Sports & Fitness will be explored! This event is a forum to build community partnerships, share knowledge about healthy aging and encourage participation in active lifestyles for those aged 55+ in our community.
What’s more, during the event, we will be offering a light complimentary buffet lunch to all vendors and attendees.
AGENDA
- 8:30-9:30 am – Vendor Setup of Exhibits in Gym
- 10am to 2pm – Doors Open for Public to visit Exhibits
- 10:30am – Tech Safety Presentation in Studio
- 11:30am – Travel Smarter Presentation in Studio
- 12noon – Thank you Remarks / Lunch Café in Gym
- 1:00pm – Dance With Me Presentation in Studio
- 1:30 – Draw for Prizes
- 2pm – Tear Down
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the fair, submissions are due by EOD Thursday, October 1. Please note that spots are limited and offered based on availability. View more details on how to apply here.
Presentations
10:30am – Tech Safety
Nathalie Lacoste-Hofmann from Seniors Tech Services will be presenting, in partnership with the Canadian Abilities Foundation.
11:30am – Travel Smarter
Sylvia Cutro from Marlin Travel will be presenting about ways to travel smarter in today’s ever changing world.
1:00pm – Benefits of Dance (includes a performance & demo)
Gabia Ferguson from Dance with Me brings us joy, movement and music! Enjoy a lively performance, then why not try an energizing dance lesson demo? With so many health benefits—better balance, memory, mood & movement—there’s every reason to give it a whirl. Everyone can dance!
relevant online resources for seniors
211 Ontario: https://211ontario.ca/
Dental Care for Low Income Seniors: https://www.ontario.ca/page/dental-care-low-income-seniors
Guide to program and services for Seniors in Ontario (2022): https://files.ontario.ca/msaa-guide-to-programs-services-for-seniors-fall-en-2023-01-26.pdf
Powers of Attorney (2021): https://www.publications.gov.on.ca/300975
Renew a G driver’s licence, 80 years and over: https://www.ontario.ca/page/renew-g-drivers-licence-80-years-and-over
Tax credits and benefits for people in Ontario: https://www.ontario.ca/page/tax-credits-and-benefits-people#section-4
We acknowledge and thank the Government of Ontario for the funding provided to the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO) for this event.
