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EVENTS & workshops

The Cambridge Council on Aging engages on emerging social issues, such as ageism, elder abuse and other issues concerning older adults.   From time to time we will host events or workshops that may be of interest to you.  

Since 2015, we have hosted free Creative Aging Events and Education Events. They will be listed on this page.

PAst events

Free Zoom Workshops for Older Adults

Weighing Risks and Benefits of Drugs, Alcohol and Cannabis for Older Adults

Free Zoom Workshops for Older Adults

DATE: OCT. 14 - 28, 2021  

These free Zoom sessions were designed to help older adults make decisions about planning, housing, and transportation as they age.

Topics included:

* Pathways to Ageing: How to get where we want to go

* Co-Housing and Home Share Arrangements

* Transportation Options for older Adults in Waterloo Region

* Elder Abuse A

DATE: OCT. 14 - 28, 2021  

These free Zoom sessions were designed to help older adults make decisions about planning, housing, and transportation as they age.

Topics included:

* Pathways to Ageing: How to get where we want to go

* Co-Housing and Home Share Arrangements

* Transportation Options for older Adults in Waterloo Region

* Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention 


This event was hosted by Community Justice Initiatives and the Cambridge Council on Aging. There were keynote speakers and a performance by Harmony Interactive Theater Troupe.  

Mindfulness and Music – 5th session

Weighing Risks and Benefits of Drugs, Alcohol and Cannabis for Older Adults

Free Zoom Workshops for Older Adults

DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 

LOCATION: Toyota Room - 62 Dickson Street, Cambridge

Creative aging allows us to disrupt our aging by participating in arts programs that also allow us to engage with others while we master new skills. Creative aging is about possibilities and embracing the fact that as we age we continue to grow, learn and co

DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 

LOCATION: Toyota Room - 62 Dickson Street, Cambridge

Creative aging allows us to disrupt our aging by participating in arts programs that also allow us to engage with others while we master new skills. Creative aging is about possibilities and embracing the fact that as we age we continue to grow, learn and contribute to our communities. 


We are grateful to our sponsors: City of Cambridge, SPCCND, Chartwell and Housing Cambridge. and to The Blue Grass boys, with their amazing music and to Dr. Mitch Abrams, who led us through the mindfulness and music day. We had about 100 participants and we all went forth with a renewed sense of purpose. 

Senior Co-Housing and Home Share - "Safety, Security & Belonging"

Weighing Risks and Benefits of Drugs, Alcohol and Cannabis for Older Adults

Weighing Risks and Benefits of Drugs, Alcohol and Cannabis for Older Adults

  DATE: June 18th, 2019 

LOCATION: Cambridge City Hall - 50 Dickson Street

The Cambridge Council on Aging, in conjunction with Community Support Connections Cambridge is running a pilot program in Cambridge in regards to Co-Housing for seniors. This session is open to potential renters, landlords, and anyone who has questions or concerns in regards to this program 

Weighing Risks and Benefits of Drugs, Alcohol and Cannabis for Older Adults

Weighing Risks and Benefits of Drugs, Alcohol and Cannabis for Older Adults

Weighing Risks and Benefits of Drugs, Alcohol and Cannabis for Older Adults

  DATE: June 4th, 2019 

LOCATION: Social Planning Council, 55 Dickson St

Dr. Mike Beazley, OlgaBaleca NP at the Cambridge Rapid Access walk-in centre, and Don Johnson addiction counsellor, Family Counseling CND. 80 persons attended this education seminar to learn about the current information available, and to find out where they can obtain

  DATE: June 4th, 2019 

LOCATION: Social Planning Council, 55 Dickson St

Dr. Mike Beazley, OlgaBaleca NP at the Cambridge Rapid Access walk-in centre, and Don Johnson addiction counsellor, Family Counseling CND. 80 persons attended this education seminar to learn about the current information available, and to find out where they can obtain more information ( links are posted on the CCOA website). Often older adults use multiple prescriptions and 72% also consume alcohol, talk to your pharmacist about the possible interactions, especially if you think you want to use recreational or medical cannabis.

Senior Co-Housing and Home Share - "Safety, Choice, Belonging"

Senior Co-Housing and Home Share - "Safety, Choice, Belonging"

Senior Co-Housing and Home Share - "Safety, Choice, Belonging"

DATE: March 21st, 2019 

The  Halton Home Share experience - Sharon Livingstone chair of Cambridge  Council on Aging. Home share is about sharing your space with someone looking for space. A match is facilitated and monitored. You as the homeowner have the final say. An opportunity to earn extra money, be connected to your community.

Caregiver Support Sessions

Senior Co-Housing and Home Share - "Safety, Choice, Belonging"

Senior Co-Housing and Home Share - "Safety, Choice, Belonging"

DATE: November 26th, 2018

LOCATION: Wesley United Church 

Caring for a loved one can be fulfilling, challenging, isolating and so much more. Support groups or a quick conversation can make things easier. These Caregiver Support Information Sessions address the unique role and needs of caregivers, which run for four weeks. 

Topics include: re

DATE: November 26th, 2018

LOCATION: Wesley United Church 

Caring for a loved one can be fulfilling, challenging, isolating and so much more. Support groups or a quick conversation can make things easier. These Caregiver Support Information Sessions address the unique role and needs of caregivers, which run for four weeks. 

Topics include: reflections on aging, effective communication, and self-care. A caregiver is anyone who provides practical or emotional supports to a family member, friend or neighbour.

Cambridge Ride A Bus Event

Senior Co-Housing and Home Share - "Safety, Choice, Belonging"

Cambridge Ride A Bus Event

DATES: Sept., Oct., Nov., 2018 

LOCATIONS:  Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic

Community Support Connections, 

The Cambridge Council on Aging has held 3 Ride a Bus events in conjunction with GRT (Grand River Transit) to encourage and teach bus techniques to older adults who can't drive and / or need to use the bus. For the past two years, these events have been held virtually. CLICK HERE to read more.

Celebration of the Arts

Senior Co-Housing and Home Share - "Safety, Choice, Belonging"

Cambridge Ride A Bus Event

 DATE: June 2018, 2019, 2020 

CCOA participated at the Cambridge Celebration of the Arts Event, which was held at the Age-friendly stage.


DATE: June 2018

Creative Aging

Cambridge Council on Aging presented this Creative Aging Event with musical entertainment, presentations and light refreshments.   

Aging in the Right Place

Taking the I out of Isolation

Taking the I out of Isolation

DATE: June 5th, 2018

LOCATION: Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge Council on Aging, CMHC, Social Planning Council of Cambridge and North Dumfries held a roundtable discussion to explore options and best practices.

Contributors were Greg Bechard ED of Elmira Community Living, on the good neighbour project in Elmira, Heather Thompson, Manager of ag

DATE: June 5th, 2018

LOCATION: Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge Council on Aging, CMHC, Social Planning Council of Cambridge and North Dumfries held a roundtable discussion to explore options and best practices.

Contributors were Greg Bechard ED of Elmira Community Living, on the good neighbour project in Elmira, Heather Thompson, Manager of age-friendly initiatives on Home Share and Steve Garrison on Housing Cambridge's efforts to keep older adults housed and engaged.

A fruitful discussion on how Cambridge can develop options was held and further steps were recognized.

Taking the I out of Isolation

Taking the I out of Isolation

Taking the I out of Isolation

 DATE: March 27th, 2018

This event cosponsored by CCOA, Housing Cambridge, Social Planning CND and Cambridge self hself-helpelp food bank was attended by 170 people - half were older adults, half were organizations providing services to seniors.


Various programs from Halton, Hamilton and the Cambridge area were discussed and a presentation 

 DATE: March 27th, 2018

This event cosponsored by CCOA, Housing Cambridge, Social Planning CND and Cambridge self hself-helpelp food bank was attended by 170 people - half were older adults, half were organizations providing services to seniors.


Various programs from Halton, Hamilton and the Cambridge area were discussed and a presentation was made by Rachel Weldrick a PhD student at McMaster.

Social isolation and loneliness are not new, but much more extensive, less family contact, less neighbourhood involvement, more of an issue if you have health issues, lose a spouse or speak another language.


Peer mentor/connector programs work well but need sustainable funding, and we need more intergenerational opportunities.

Findings from Take the "I" out of Isolation

Creative aging marketplace event

Creative aging marketplace event

Creative aging marketplace event

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