OACAO

It's Loneliness Awareness Week!

This week’s Age Differently word is VillAGE — a reminder that aging feels different when you’re surrounded by community.

Older Adult Centres and SALCs help reduce loneliness by offering welcoming spaces where belonging starts with showing up, and where connection grows through shared activities, friendships, and purpose.

Centres across Ontario continue to Do Aging Differently by making it easier to feel part of something.

Find your local Centre at https://www.oacao.org

Where in Ontario?!
Can seniors, caregivers and community members explore programs, services and activities that support healthy active aging? - At Senior Active Living Fairs of course!!!

Join us on
👉June 11 (Tecumseh)
and
👉June 13 (South Bruce Peninsula)

These free events bring together local organizations, helpful resources, and engaging activities designed to support healthy, active aging.
It’s a great chance to learn, connect, and explore what’s available in your community. — all in one welcoming space.

Free to attend. Open to everyone.
To see a full listing of June fairs visit: oacao.org
Funding provided by Ontario Seniors

DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Call for Presenters: Aging Well Conference 2026
📅 November 1–3, 2026 | Mississauga

The OACAO is welcoming presenter applications for the 2026 Aging Well Conference, themed Reimagine. Redefine. Rediscover.

This annual conference brings together leaders, innovators, researchers, and practitioners shaping the future of aging and community well‑being across Ontario. If you have insights, research, or ideas that can help strengthen and advance our sector, we want to hear from you.

📝 Submission Deadline Extended: June 10, 2026
Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gzGE6akM

Let’s build the future of aging well together — with creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to vibrant, connected communities.