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CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Barrie celebrates Seniors' Month with free activities
City of Barrie celebrates Seniors' Month with free activities across the city. Thu., June 5, 2025. PHOTO: SUBMITTED. If you were a senior when Barrie started celebrating Seniors' Month 41 years ago, keep going, you're on a roll. For the rest of us, we're just 35-year-olds stuck in these old bodies, wondering what the heck happened. Barrie is celebrating June as Seniors' Month, by thanking older adults for the contributions they've made. 'Barrie's seniors helped build the beautiful city we're proud to call home,' said Mayor Alex Nuttall. 'Their impact is seen and felt in every corner of our community. They are the backbone of Barrie. 'Seniors' Month is our chance to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions seniors have made through many of the activities offered by the city to reflect how deeply Barrie values and appreciates the vital role seniors play in our community.' This year's Seniors' Month free activities include: • Monday, June 9, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Parkview Centre, 55+ Try It: Parkview Walking Group: Join a group and walk along the lakeshore trail leaving from Parkview Centre front doors. Wear comfortable clothing and good walking shoes. Walking poles are provided! • Tuesday, June 10, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Parkview Centre Parkview Nature Play: Join Parks & Rec staff in our nature-based program to connect children, parents, grandparents, and caregivers in shared hands-on outdoor experience (Inter-generational). • Saturday, June 14, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parkview Centre, Parkview 55+ Trunk Sale: Stop by this large community outdoor garage sale, open to all. Proceeds go to Parkview 55+ Centre. Rain or shine. • Tuesday, June 17, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Allandale Recreation Centre: Bone Health 101: This workshop is led by an Osteoporosis Canada instructor and will include falls prevention, the risk of fracture and maintaining healthy bones. • Thursday, June 19, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Allandale Recreation Centre, 55+ Active Living Fair: Vendors, presentations, demos and a BBQ. At 11 a.m., the Honourable Raymond Cho, Minister of Seniors and Accessibility, Barrie-Innisfil MPP Andrea Khanjin and Mayor Alex Nuttall attend the celebration. • Monday, June 23, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Parkview Centre 55+ Try It: Parkview Walking Group: Join a group and walk along the lakeshore trail leaving from Parkview Centre front doors. Wear comfortable clothing and good walking shoes. Walking poles are provided. • Tuesday, June 24, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Parkview Centre Pollinators Week: Nature Play programming includes nature-based games, urban agriculture, and community-building activities (Intergenerational). • Tuesday, June 24, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Allandale Recreation Centre 55+ Entertainment and Dance Sponsored by Aspira: A fun afternoon of live music and dancing, refreshments, prizes and more. Barrie encourages individuals 65 years and older to take advantage of free transit on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year. Valid photo ID must be presented upon boarding. Funding for 55+ Centre events, including events as part of Seniors Month, is provided in part by the Province of Ontario.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
The ‘Century Club' at Perley Health has 20 members
Perley Health is hosting its annual "Century Club," recognizing residents aged 100 and over. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa) It's a milestone unlike any other for 20 residents. An Ottawa seniors' residence and long-term care facility is celebrating residents who are more than 100 years old at a special event on Wednesday. In celebration of Seniors' Month, Perley Health is hosting its annual 'Century Club' event, recognizing residents aged 100 and older. According to a press release, several celebrants are WWII veterans, offering a timely tribute just days before the D-Day anniversary. There are 20 residents between the ages of 100 and 106 include 13 veterans. Centenarians will be recognized alongside family, staff and special guests at the invite-only event. According to Perley Health, the Century Club was established by the Ozerdinc Grimes Family Therapeutic Recreation and Creative Arts Program in 2017 'to recognize centenarians in a positive atmosphere.'
CTV News
6 days ago
- General
- CTV News
The ‘Century Club' at Perley Health has 21 members
The Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre. (Don MacLean / CTV News Ottawa) It's a milestone unlike any other for 21 residents. An Ottawa seniors' residence and long-term care facility is celebrating residents who are more than 100 years old at a special event on Wednesday. In celebration of Seniors' Month, Perley Health is hosting its annual 'Century Club' event, recognizing residents aged 100 and older. According to a press release, several celebrants are WWII veterans, offering a timely tribute just days before the D-Day anniversary. There are 21 residents between the ages of 100 and 106 include 13 veterans. Centenarians will be recognized alongside family, staff and special guests at the invite-only event. According to Perley Health, the Century Club was established by the Ozerdinc Grimes Family Therapeutic Recreation and Creative Arts Program in 2017 'to recognize centenarians in a positive atmosphere.'
Cision Canada
02-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Seniors Month 2025: CBA Enhances Fraud Prevention Resources to Empower Older Adults in Combating Financial Scams and Abuse Français
TORONTO, June 2, 2025 /CNW/ - As several provinces mark Seniors Month in June, the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) is reaffirming its commitment to financial literacy and raising fraud awareness through its enhanced Fraud Prevention Toolkit for Older Adults. This Toolkit features new and revised guidance designed to empower older Canadians to safeguard their finances, stay vigilant against financial scams, and take action when they encounter fraudulent activities. Canadians are strongly encouraged to report suspected scams immediately through appropriate channels to help protect one another. Fraud targeting older adults is a growing concern in Canada and around the world, as fraudsters and cybercriminals exploit factors such as social isolation, financial assets, and limited digital confidence 1. Banks, governments, law enforcement and community stakeholders recognize that it is a priority to address the challenge together through sharing best practices and strengthen protections for Canadians, especially older adults. Anthony G. Ostler, President and CEO of the Canadian Bankers Association, said: "Financial fraud and scams affect all Canadians, with older adults feeling most at risk 2. That's why the CBA and its members continually work to combat fraud and cybersecurity threats, including convening a cross-sector anti-scam alliance, providing digital educational resources, and offering free financial literacy seminars. Through collective action, we aim to enhance resilience against fraud and scams, reducing their impact on Canadians." Empowers older adults: tackling AI-driven scams with the updated Fraud Prevention Toolkit Scammers are constantly evolving their tactics to evade detection, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) have made it easier for them to create highly convincing scams. AI can quickly generate emails and messages mimicking an individual's style and language. It can also clone voices and fabricate realistic images, audio, or videos of real people in just minutes. 3 As impersonation fraud rapidly becomes one of the fastest-growing forms of financial crime, it is crucial to help seniors navigate these evolving threats with confidence. In response, the CBA, in partnership with Get Cyber Safe, has updated its Fraud Prevention Toolkit for Older Adults, offering additional guidance on identifying AI-driven fraud and scams. By staying informed, recognizing warning signs, and safeguarding personal information, Canadians can more effectively avoid the risks of financial loss, identity theft, and other serious consequences. The power of reporting: a vital step in fighting financial crime Another key update in the Toolkit is a simple step-by-step guide on reporting scams, encouraging Canadians targeted by scams to take action right away and protect one another. Reporting scams plays an important role in combating financial crime. Local police investigate reported incidents, and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) supports law enforcement by sharing information collected through these reports 4. Common types of scams that should be reported include text scams, phishing emails, phone scams and fraudulent websites. By reporting suspicious activities, Canadians help the tracking of criminal organizations, identify emerging fraud patterns, prevent future scams, and raise awareness of new threats. Safeguarding seniors: recognizing and preventing financial abuse June 15 also marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults. Financial abuse, one of the most common forms of elder abuse in Canada 5, is not only unethical but illegal. Reflected in this year's theme "Grow the Conversation … Recognize the Signs, Reduce the Risks", the CBA encourages older Canadians to learn how to identify financial abuse indicators and take proactive steps to protect themselves and their loved ones. To support this, the CBA has a package of resources on financial abuse including printable tip sheets: CBA member banks support the Code of Conduct for the Delivery of Banking Services to Seniors, reinforcing their longstanding commitment to respond to the unique, evolving needs of senior customers. That includes training for bank employees on how to help older customers avoid financial abuse, fraud and scams. Building financial confidence: free seminars for older Canadians Financial literacy is a lifelong skill that helps Canadians protect themselves and make informed financial decisions. In partnership with the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC), the CBA offers Your Money Seniors, a free, non-commercial seminar program that supports older adults in spotting scams, understanding the risks of joint accounts, and preparing for retirement. Senior groups across Canada can request a seminar, delivered by bank volunteer committed to improving financial literacy in their community through the online seminar request form. About the Canadian Bankers Association The Canadian Bankers Association is the voice of more than 60 domestic and foreign banks that help drive Canada's economic growth and prosperity. The CBA advocates for public policies that contribute to a sound, thriving banking system to ensure Canadians can succeed in their financial goals.
Hamilton Spectator
27-05-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Niagara Parks celebrating Seniors Month with half-price admission
To celebrate Seniors Month in Ontario, Niagara Parks is offering individuals 60 and older half off admission to its attractions and heritage sites every Wednesday in June. Tickets must be purchased in person to receive the discount. Valid identification is required. Regular parking fees will apply. For more information, see .
