Falls Prevention Fair

Join us for an informative and participatory event hosted in partnership with the NORC Innovation Centre.

Drop in and visit different stations:

·         Self-assess for your risk of falls

·         Participate in a mobility assessment

·         Learn about falls prevention strategies and the importance of exercise

·         Sign-up for exercise and falls prevention classes starting on July 21

·         Receive information about Living Long in the Distillery projects  

Event Details:

Date and Time: Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 1 – 4 pm

Location: 33 Mill Street, 6th Floor Party Room

RSVP by Monday, June 23 to llid@gwna.ca

Learn about the Photovoice Project!

Living Long in the Distillery is getting ready to launch a Photovoice Research Study of community belonging in the Distillery District. Researchers and LLID project members will be at the Falls Prevention Fair on June 26 at 33 Mill Street between 1 and 4 pm. Register and discover more about:

·         the “photovoice” tradition

·         the goals of this project

·         the opportunities and commitments of participation

·         the fall schedule of photography classes

·         ideas for an end-of-project photography exhibit

New Digital Literacy Project – Call for Working Group Members

Thanks to those who have expressed interest in joining a working group to support LLID’s participation in a new digital literacy project. We have successfully recruited a few older adults and are still seeking 1 or 2 younger people to help design, implement and evaluate this project in the Distillery District. Volunteers can expect to spend about 2 hours per month between July and March 2026.

If you are interested, please email llid@gwna.ca and come see us at our LLID booth at the Falls Prevention Fair on Thursday, June 26 from 1 - 4 pm at 33 Mill Street to learn more. This is a great initiative for both older adults and community members interested in helping others!

Preparing for Retirement – Call for Working Group Members

Thanks to those who have expressed interest in joining a working group to help plan an interactive, engaging event for anyone preparing for retirement as part of our Autumn programming. 

We are looking for a few more volunteers to join the working group who have approximately 2 hours per month between now and November. If you have expertise or just plain interest in this topic, please contact us at llid@gwna.ca before June 30.

Next Week

Watch for more details on upcoming exercise classes and how to register.