OACAO

06/03/2026

The OACAO is pleased to partner with the Ontario Seniors to support Seniors Active Living Fairs across the province.
These fairs play an important role in helping older adults stay connected, discover local programs, and learn about services that support healthy, vibrant aging in their communities. They bring together organizations, resources, and activities that make it easier for people to stay active, informed, and engaged.

June Fair Schedule:
• June 4 — Penetanguishene
• June 11 — Tecumseh
• June 13 — South Bruce Peninsula
• June 17 — Thessalon
• June 22 — Toronto
• June 26 — Scarborough

More fairs will be added throughout the summer — always check OACAO.org for upcoming dates and locations.

06/03/2026

LOOKING TO BRING MORE CREATIVE ENGERGY AND CONNECTION TO YOUR CENTRE?
Join us next week for a fun and informative session with Smile Theatre as they introduce the Triple Talent Pop‑Up Program — an accessible performing arts series designed for Seniors Active Living Centres and older adult communities.

Learn how this flexible program can:
🌟Reduce isolation
🌟 Build confidence
🌟Spark creativity
🌟Strengthen social connection

Open to SALCs, OACAO members, staff, volunteers, and older adult participants.

👉 Register today: https://oacao.wildapricot.org/event-6623388

06/02/2026

ust in time for Seniors Month — Senior Active Living Fairs are back across Ontario.
These fairs are a great way for older adults and families to discover programs, services, and community supports that help people age well, stay active, and stay connected.

From fitness and wellness to learning, recreation, and local resources, each fair showcases what’s available in your community to support healthy, vibrant aging.

Get out, get involved, and see what’s possible.
Find upcoming fairs and more information at oacao.org
funded by Ontario Seniors

06/01/2026

IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE SENIORS!

This Seniors Month, we’re inviting our communities to explore aging differently.

When you add something new to AGE — confidence, connection, movement — life evolves in powerful ways.

Our first theme is CourAGE- the spark that pushes us to try something new in our own way. CourAGE is Roy Allen, who at 100 years old set a world record in the 5K at Tamarack Race Weekend all while raising funds for local charities. His story is a wonderful reminder that aging isn’t a limit; it’s a landscape of possibility.

Across Ontario, Older Adult Centres, clubs and SALCS along with our partners are creating spaces where older adults move, learn, explore, and belong.

See age differently.
Explore aging differently.

Find a Centre Near you visit: www.oacao.org

05/28/2026

Call for Presenters! Aging Well Conference 2026
We’re excited to invite presenters to be part of this year’s Aging Well Conference, happening November 1–3 in Mississauga.

Our theme — Reimagine. Redefine. Rediscover. — is all about exploring new ideas, sharing knowledge, and strengthening the work we do to support seniors and create vibrant connected communities across Ontario.

If you have a workshop, story, program, or innovative idea to share, we’d love to hear from you.

🗓️ Apply by June 5, 2026
Details: www.oacao.org/events/aging-well-conference

Let’s shape the future of aging, together.

05/28/2026

🍓✨ Something sweet is coming! We love seeing OACAO Platinum Business Partners collaborating to spark connection, fun and sense of belonging across the community.

On June 18th Access Abilities is hosting a deliciously fun Strawberry Shortcake & Ice Cream Social — with generous support from Heart to Home Meals Canada

A sweet reminder of what happens when we work together.

05/25/2026

Members Monday-
We absolutely love seeing our member centres join forces — and this Seniors Month collaboration is such a standout example of what happens when communities come together.

The Town of Oakville, Milton Seniors Centre, and Burlington Seniors Centre are teaming up for a special private screening of Silver Screamers, complete with a Q&A with Director Sean Cisterna. This kind of creative, cross-centre partnership is exactly what Seniors Month is all about: celebrating older adults, building connections, and showcasing the vibrant, modern programming happening across Ontario.

Thank you to our member centres for continuing to lead with innovation, collaboration, and heart.
We’re proud to support and spotlight events like this all month long.

If your centre is hosting something special for Seniors Month share it with us — we love amplifying your incredible work.

Silver Screamers is a heartwarming and spine-tingling documentary that follows a spirited group of senior citizens who set out to make a horror film, stepping far outside their comfort zones. Led by a local filmmaker, they navigate the challenges of low-budget movie-making with humour, heart, and re...

05/24/2026

The power of healthy active aging at every age and stage! Congratulations to Roy on his world record!

05/21/2026

We’re happy to share this powerful example of healthy, active aging at every stage of life. Roy Allen, at 100 years old, is showing what’s possible when purpose, movement and community come together. As he works toward becoming the first centenarian to complete the 5K at Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, Roy is also giving back to the organizations that supported him and his family.
The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County is one of the beneficiaries of Roy’s fundraising efforts, alongside OACAO Members — The Council on Aging of Ottawa / Le Conseil sur le vieillissement d'Ottawa, Perley Healthand the Gloucester 50+ Centre.
Roy’s journey is a reminder that active living, connection and community support matter at every age. His story is featured in the May 15 edition of the Ottawa Citizen and the Ottawa Sun, Congrats Roy on this incredible milestone.