Putting the Pieces Together is a virtual conference hosted by Pain Canada for and by people with pain.
The conference will feature sessions on caregiving, lifehacks, decolonization, self-management of pain, mindfulness, and neurodiversity, among other relevant topics important for people who are living with pain.
Join us at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair from Nov. 7 to 16 and visit the University of Guelph exhibit Canada's Food University. The Royal is an annual event showcasing Canada's agricultural excellence, livestock, and equestrian competitions. It offers a variety of exhibits, food tastings, and entertainment for all ages, and U of G is the only university to be a part of the fair as Canada's food university.
Scholars' Hub @ Home presents: Muscle Matters: The importance of muscle health in older adults by Dr. Michael Paris, School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Faculty of Health
The McMaster Alumni Webinar series presents: The Sociology of Risk: Crime, Punishment, and Public Safety
How is crime governed? Who defines “risk” and deviance? And how do systems of control shape the lives of those under their gaze?
The University of Waterloo Retiree Association invites you to a seminar entitled: Plan Well to Live Well: Exploring the Intersection of Aging, Capacity and Care.
This will be a thought-provoking conversation about the choices and challenges we may face in our later years. Together, we’ll explore how planning ahead can safeguard your well-being, ensure your wishes are respected, and shape a legacy that can benefit others. You’ll come away with insights and tools to help you and your loved ones prepare for the future with clarity and peace of mind.
Join Danielle Martins, Sales Support Manager at Collette for an inspiring session that unveils exclusive savings and unforgettable tours curated especially for travellers who aren’t done exploring. Also attending is Tom MacLean, Co-Founder of Trip Merchant, who brings firsthand insight from experiencing numerous Collette itineraries himself.
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The Professors Emeriti Network is hosing a session entitled "How retired professors are organized and how they e-collaborate".
Many CURAC members have contributed over the past 5 years to the work of this global network based in Europe but with a range of Canadian and US presenters---including this session that includes our CURAC President, Dr. Walter Archer.
Join us for the Fall 2025 Forum either online via ZOOM or live at the Arboretum Centre.
Our speakers will be Dr. Alejandro Marangoni, Professor in the Dept of Food Science, U of Guelph. His talk is entitled "Exercise and Diet for Healthy Aging"
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Margaret McLeod, Manager of Pensions and Benefits, Human Resources, U of Guelph. Her talk is entitled "Pensions, Benefits & Travel Insurance".
The University of Calgary Retirees Association presents "One Health: What are the risks of transmission of diseases from animal to human? What strategies are being used? How big of a risk is H5 Bird Flu?"
The speaker is Herman Barkema, Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, United Nations University Chair in Infectious Diseases in a Changing Climate
The McMaster Alumni Webinar series presents: How AI Without Limits Threatens Public Trust
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we communicate, but without clear boundaries, it risks eroding public trust. As AI-generated content floods our screens, its unchecked use distorts truth, spreads misinformation, and erodes democratic values.
Join us for this timely talk with Dr. Alex Sévigny as he explores the dangers of unregulated machine-generated content and offers a roadmap towards preserving communications integrity.
Join McMaster’s Department of Health, Aging & Society for the next #HASTalks seminar, Trash Talk: What Plogging Teaches Us About Age and Activism featuring Dr. Kelsey Harvey, Assistant Professor of Experiential Studies in Community and Sport at Cape Breton University.
The McMaster Alumni Webinar series presents: Helping or Hurting? The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health and Well-Being
Over five billion people use social media worldwide, yet social scientists have reached little consensus on how it influences mental health and well-being. In this talk, Dr. Tara Marshall will draw on the Active-Passive Model of Social Media Use to illustrate that the impact of social media depends less on the amount of time spent using it and more on the ways that it is used.
