OACAO

10/14/2026

Great turn out at the 55+ Thrive seniors fair in Kemptville. Come join us for interesting workshops and learn about programs and services that help us age well in our community. Free to attend! Open til 2 pm at the Kemptville municipal centre 285 CR 44, Kemptville
Thanks to Beth Donovan Hospice and Seniors' Community Services for organizing this fair. Funding provided by for Ontario Seniors

10/13/2026

Where in Ontario??
Seniors' Active Living Fairs continue this week:
📅Oct 14:
Kemptville
Northumberland County
📅Oct 15:
Rainy River
📅Oct 16:
Hearst
Havelock
Pembroke
📅Oct 17:
Kanata
Thunder Bay
Seniors' Active Living Fairs bring together local organizations, services, programs and opportunities that help older adults stay active, connected and involved in the communities where they live.

Find an upcoming fair near you visit: https://www.oacao.org
Funding provided by Ontario Seniors

10/12/2026

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate the people and connections that enrich our lives. Across Ontario, Older Adult Centres are bringing people together through friendship, fun and a strong sense of belonging.
Today and always we are thankful for the people, programs and partners in our communities that make our centres so special.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!

10/08/2026

Sponsor Spotlight - Gotcare
We would like to welcome Gotcare as a Platinum Sponsor for the 2026 OACAO Aging Well Conference!
Gotcare is a Canadian platform transforming how people access support at home by offering safe, responsive and personalized care through a network of local providers, navigation networks, virtual clinical services and proactive check - ins that help individuals and their families stay connected.
Their commitment to independence, safety and timely support fits perfectly with this year's Aging Well theme to Reimagine. Redefine and Rediscover Aging Well.
Thank you Gotcare for your Sponsorship and leadership in our communities.

For more information visit: https://gotcare.ca/

10/08/2026

Early Bird registration ends Friday!
At this year’s OACAO Aging Well Conference, you’ll find workshops that are reshaping how communities support older adults
"Strengthening Rural Primary Care Through Community Programs that Reduce Isolation and Frailty" is just one of the many innovative workshops waiting for you at this year's conference!
Grounded in social prescribing, this 13- week rural program has blended evidence- based Otago exercises with intentional social connections that has resulted in clinically meaningful gains in mobility, strength and connection.
Join us as we reimagine, redefine and rediscover Aging Well in Ontario
Secure your Spot !
👉 Register now https://www.oacao.org/events/aging-well-conference/?tab=registration

10/07/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight! 🌟

We’re proud to recognize Arbor Memorial Inc. as our Title Sponsor for the 2026 OACAO Aging Well Conference!
For nearly 80 years Arbor Memorial has supported Canadians with care, compassion and deep commitment to community. Their Sponsorship helps us bring meaningful workshops, inspiring speakers and sector shaping conversations to life at the OACAO Aging Well Conference.
We are grateful to have them as part of our team as we Reimagine. Redefine. Rediscover aging well together.

Join us in celebrating our sponsors who make a difference! 💚

10/07/2026

Have you ever wondered "Why is everyone so grumpy?".. Well here's GOOD NEWS! We have a workshop for that and dozens of other everyday challenges that make Senior Centre life lively, unpredictable and full of opportunities for growth!
Join us at the OACAO Aging Well Conference 2026 and learn real strategies to turn frustration into kindness, strengthen communication and build a more respectful community.

Join us!
📅November 1-3 in Mississauga
🐦⏰ Early Bird Rates end Friday October 9th
Sign up today!
https://www.oacao.org/events/aging-well-conference/?tab=registration

10/06/2026

What if Aging Well Was A Super Power??
This year's OACAO Aging Well Conference invites you to Reimagine. Redefine. Rediscover what aging well can look like!
Our SuperAgers Panel and Discussion features older adults who continue to thrive with exceptional vitality and cognitive strength. Their stories are inspiring and are just one of the many super powered sessions designed to spark innovative thinking across Ontario's older adult sector.
Join us for innovative workshops, inspiring keynotes and conversations that challenge assumptions about aging and open the door to new possibilities!
📅November 1-3
Mississauga, ON
Early Bird Ends October 9th
Register today!
For more information visit: https://www.oacao.org/events/aging-well-conference/?tab=registration

10/05/2026

Where in Ontario?? Can older adults, caregivers and community members discover programs, services and supports for aging well?
Join us for this week's list of Seniors Active Living Fairs Happening Across the Province!
Learn practical tips for health, wellness, and aging well

👉Meet local organizations and service providers

👉Try demonstrations, screenings, and workshops

👉Build connections that reduce isolation and strengthen community

👉Enjoy free activities, refreshments, and giveaways
📍 Oct 6 — Haileybury
📍 Oct 7 — Toronto (Yonge & Eglinton)
📍 Oct 7 — Sault Ste. Marie
📍 Oct 8 — Drayton

Free to attend. Welcoming for all.
Find a fair near you! → https://www.oacao.org/events/seniors-active-living-fairs/
Funding Provided by Ontario Seniors

10/02/2026

REIMAGINE REDEFINE REDISCOVER -
The future of Seniors Centres is changing — and this year’s OACAO Aging Well Conference is where leaders shape what comes next.

Join sector professionals from across Ontario for two days of practical learning, modern program ideas, and partnership-building that strengthens the work you do every day.

👉Grow your reach with sessions on NORCs, social prescribing, and connecting with older adults who aren’t quite ready to walk through your doors yet.
👉Strengthen partnerships with clinicians, paramedics, and community health teams — to increase referrals.
👉Bring home fresh program ideas like music‑based engagement, simple choreography, laughter yoga, and modern community‑hub models.
👉Build your operational toolkit with grant writing, automation, volunteer recognition, and member‑relations strategies.
👉Support safety and wellbeing through scam prevention, elder abuse response, and practical de‑escalation skills workshops.

And Most Importantly— it’s a chance to connect with peers, share ideas, and leave inspired with new ways to support your members.

📅Register BEFORE October 23rd, 2026
https://www.oacao.org/events/aging-well-conference/

The Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario is a trusted partner and recognized leader in the development of quality and relevant resources, services, and support for community-based older adult centres.