Unison December 2024 Newsletter

Safe and warm for the Holidays!

We are grateful to our amazing community for being part of our mission to help seniors in Southern Alberta. Soft Landings, Solutions for Seniors came to us with a FULL van of goods for our Elder Abuse Shelter this month. They, and other donors, put the jingle in our step.

Top 5

1. Media Spotlight: Larry spoke to CTV about the ongoing strike at Canada Post, and how it is impacting our community. We thrilled that our voice is being heard! Watch it here.
2. Featured Video: Marissa, one of the managers of our Elder Abuse Shelter, released a video on spotting signs of abuse. It's so important to reach out to your friends to see how they're doing. Check that video out right here!
3. Directory: Our 2025 Directory is underway! The current 2024 year is still valid, and you can find it online here.
4. Financial security: Online scams are in full swing this Holiday season. Learn how to avoid this trickery this Christmas.
5. Join Us for Online Active Aging: It may be cold outside, but you can keep yourself warm with our Active Aging Online classes. Take a big stretch to get ready, and hop over to this site to get started!

Unison at Kerby Centre (Located in Calgary)?

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Highlights:?

• Registration for winter Active Aging sessions are open!
• Members' Christmas luncheon is on December 17th. Register here!
• Get your limited edition Wooden Christmas Tree in the Wise Owl Boutique, made by volunteers in our very own woodshop. Call to reserve yours: (403) 265-0661
• Volunteers needed! Help us bring a wealth of information to our seniors by delivering copies of our 2025 Directory. Email [email protected] or call (403) 234-6570.
• Yin Yoga with Anne is every Friday at noon. See here for more information.
• Do you want to be featured on our website, social media, and newspaper? We are planning a photoshoot with our in-house photographer. Be the smile you want to see in the world! Please get in touch here.

Unison at Veiner Centre (Located in Medicine Hat)?

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Highlights:?

• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Veiner Vintage transport drivers, MOW drivers and reception host!?
• New activity groups: A ukulele club, and cornhole!
• The Veiner Bistro has live music every Wednesday during the dinner period
• Support groups for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's Disease, and we have the Men's Shed.

Online??

Explore. Engage. Enjoy. Subscribe! Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of our travel trips and events, educational interviews and presentations!?

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Highlights:?

• Ski your way to fitness

• Learn journaling?

• Senior housing - learn how it's done!?

Community Board?

Frauds and scam protection

Protect yourself against investment fraud. Visit checkfirst.ca for more information, and free help. Visit checkfirst.ca or call 1-877-355-4488.

Learn Digital Literacy?

Is it time to improve your digital skills? Learn with the Digital Literacy Program.?

Start your FREE Training: Call (888) 839-9239 or visit Alberta.ca/DigitalLiteracy?

Volunteers wanted for Canadian Homes for Aging in Place Survey on Environmental Well-Being?

It’s common knowledge that many Canadians want to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. Our research team combines the expertise of the National Research Council of Canada, the University of Toronto, and Carleton University to try to help make that possible. You can help!?

We seek Canadians from across the country to participate on our survey about homes, the conditions in homes, and the health and well-being of the people who live there. You are eligible if you are over 60 years of age, live primarily in Canada, and either live in your own home or moved into supportive housing within the past two years. The survey is available online, by telephone interview, or by mail. The online form will take about 50 minutes to complete. Your data will be kept confidential and used only for research purposes.?

For more information, or to complete the survey, visit our web site online here or telephone the NRC research team at: 1-800-672-7990 and press 6 during the message to request a paper copy or to complete the survey by telephone interview.?

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Equity and Access in Cancer Care??

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