Past Events

European Association of Professors Emeriti will host a webinar entitled:  Medicine and Music. Visit the registration page to register for this event. The program is provided below:

The Univ of Calgary RetireessAssociation presents "Conflict, Nuclear Deterrence and Nuclear War in the Arctic: Dangerous Times for Canada".  The speaker is Robert Huebert, Professor, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts & Interim Director, Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies.

Toronto’s York University  Scholars' Hub @ Home presents "The science of happy families: five key ingredients from clinical-developmental psychology research."  The speaker is Heather Prime, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health. 

Just Like Family Home Care Guelph is hosting a FREE Seniors Expo that focuses on how seniors can thrive and be active. The Expo is an opportunity for seniors to explore community resources, workshops, services and products that encourage seniors to age in place. There will be FREE breakfast, lunch and refreshments. It will be a great morning and afternoon of food, workshops, giveaways and fun!  What’s in Store:     Health screenings & workshops     Fun activities & entertainment

The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse is hosting an online session entitled:  Addressing abuse of older adults in long term care facilities through data and action. Program: Welcome Remarks: Amal Abou Rafeh, Chief of the Programme on Ageing Section, UNDESA: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Moderator: Sara Salman, Population Affairs Officer at UNESCWA: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

The Univ of Calgary Retirees Assoc (UCRA) presents a seminar by Dr. Lisa Young, Professor, Department of Political Science, Univ of Calgary entitled "Alberta Politics in a Time of Crisis". This is a free webinar.  Visit the registration page to register.  

The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal presents a webinar entitled "Women and stroke: How sex and gender can affect your cardiovascular health".  Drs. Ada Tang and Kevin Moncion from the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University will discuss the unique risks, symptoms, and recovery challenges women face.  Learn about the sex and gender risk factors for stroke, including how stroke presents differently in women and what you can do to recognize stroke and reduce your risk.

The Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation Series features speakers who give public presentations on diverse aging-related topics. The theme of our talks for Spring 2025 is "Innovations in Care". Our second speaker(s) for this theme will be Dr. Jennifer Gibson, Executive Director of Professional Practice and Quality Practice Environments, Providence Living, and Mark Blandford, President and CEO of Providence Living!

The Scholars' Hub @ Home at York University will host a webinar by Dr. Dennis Pilon, Professor and Chair, Politics Department, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies entitled "Where is democracy going?".  

The Scholars' Hub @ Home at York University will host a webinar by Dr. Andrea O'Reilly, Professor in the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies entitled "Feminism for Mothers".  Dr. O-Reilly will examine mother-centric feminism and the specific problems — social, economic, political, cultural and psychological — that are specific to mothers and their identity. Dr.