The Abbotsford Seniors Centre at 950 Bank Street is hosting a Senior Active Living Fair on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. You can join the fun and informative day of demonstrations, classes, and presentations. There will also be a trade fair with businesses and organizations that focus on health and active living. Registration begins August 14, 2026. Members may register at myactivecenter.com. Non-Members can call (613) 230-5730 to register….
Abbotsford is offering a new accessible, free gardening program aimed at encouraging seniors 55+, especially those who may be socially isolated, to spend time in nature and connect with others. The program will take place at Abbotsford House using raised garden beds and will be open to anyone interested in participating on Tuesday at 10am from June 30 to October 2026. To register call: 613-230-5730 or email CRoach@glebecentre.ca.
The SWOOS (Seniors Watch Old Ottawa South) – Carleton Social Isolation and Loneliness (SIL) Project is inviting seniors in Old Ottawa South to complete a short digital survey about their experiences of connection, isolation, and community support. The anonymous survey will help inform community-led planning and future actions to reduce social isolation and loneliness in the community. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will remain confidential. The survey will be active from February 1-14,…
The City of Ottawa has released the Older Adult Plan 2025-2030. This is the fourth version of the Plan since 2012. It builds on past efforts and focuses on making Ottawa a supportive community where everyone can age with choice and dignity. The Plan was shaped by input from residents during public consultations and developed in collaboration with community agencies. It was approved by City Council in November 2025. The new version has a…
Senior Watch Old Ottawa South (SWOOS) and Carleton University have teamed up to explore social connections in our community. Join us for our participatory workshops throughout November! Thursday, November 27th (10: 00 – 11:30 a.m.) Social Network Mapping: Where community members will map out social connections (people and groups) we interact with on a daily basis. Thursday, November 20th (10: 00 – 11:30 a.m.) Photovoice: Where community members will share and reflect on photos…
If you missed the recent forum or just want to review the information and discussion again, you can stream the presentation via YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/live/H5_Sam20arw Contact the Seniors Health Innovations Hub for questions or feedback.
The garden tour features 17 gardens in five different neighbourhoods. It is a self-guided tour to be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025. You may want to do a marathon and see them all but you are welcome or choose a neigbourhood or two and have a leisurely day of it. Do note that there will be special events in different locations. Check out the plant sale in Old Ottawa South and the free…
On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6-8 pm at Southminster United Church, Shawn Menard and the Seniors Health Innovations Hub are hosting a forum designed to make our beautiful community a healthier place in which to age. You will learn about the much-publicized plan led by Dr. Jane Philpott to provide all Ontarians with primary care within five years and why the need for older adults without primary care is more urgent. The keynote speaker,…
Senior Watch Old Ottawa South (SWOOS) has reached out in person and in writing to ask each candidate in the three major parties what she/he will do to support aging in place and keep us healthy, independent (with or without supports) aging and contributing to society and out of ERs and Long Term Care.
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