Eva Wadolna (middle) at roundtable discussion
SAC members Eddy Elmer, Eva Wadolna, Sharon Fenton, Dellie Lidyard, and Clemencia Gómez had a great time representing the Committee at today Linking Seniors’ Services event.
Hosted by Vancouver Coastal Health, this day-long event at the Roundhouse Community Centre was a gathering of professionals from various senior-serving organizations throughout Vancouver. The event was an opportunity for professionals to meet one another and facilitate co-operation between their respective organizations. The theme of this third annual event was “Finding Seniors’ Voices”—how organizations can help older adults in their community create their own programs and initiatives.
SAC members with Dr. Gloria Gutman (2nd from left)
The day started with a keynote speech by Dr. Gloria Gutman on community development and health promotion. Following were presentations by various government agencies, such as Vancouver Coastal Health, which outlined its “Home is Best” philosophy. Community centres also discussed their various citizen-driven projects (e.g. Man Talk Project, Seniors’ Hub, Multicultural Seniors Program). The day capped off with roundtable discussions about the logistics of senior-led initiatives in Vancouver.
A summary of the presentations, including PowerPoint slides, can be found here.
