Please join Community Links Board and Staff at its
27th Annual General Meeting
East Hants Sportsplex
1076 Hwy 2, Lantz
June 12, 2019
This Year's Theme: Celebrating Volunteers in All Their Diversity
9:30 - 10:30 Registration
10:30 - 10:45 Welcome: Kate Friars
10:45 – 11:45 Business Meeting
11:45 - 12:15 Speaker: Julie Martin
12:15 - 1:00 Lunch and Idea Exchange
To RSVP please complete the registration form found below and mail to Box 36129, Halifax NS,B3J 3S9; email to info@nscommunitylinks.ca or call (902) 422-0914 (toll free 1-855-253-9355) by Monday, June 3rd.
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Community Links is Recruiting Volunteer Board Members.
Being on the Community Links Board of Directors offers an opportunity to inspire change and provide governance to the organization and its members. You will influence the organization in dynamic ways and help ensure older Nova Scotians are seen, heard and valued. If you or someone you know may be interested, you can find the full details at https://nscommunitylinks.ca/now-recruiting-board-members/
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CARP Nova Scotia invites you to attend its 201 AGM May 23 6:30-8:30 PM at the Atlantica Hotel - Robie St. and Quinpool Rd. Book your seat by emailing anewvision@CARPnovascotia.ca or call 902-495-8284 and leave a message with your name, phone number, and the number of seats you would like to book.
Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia invites you to attend its 2019 AGM Wednesday May 29, 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the Lecture Theatre, Forrerster Hall, NSCC Truro. The theme this year is Youth, Outmigration, and Climate Change. They will be announcing the 2019-2020 grants program.
Chebucto Links is pleased to invite you to its 24th Annual General Meeting at the Anglican Church of the Apostles on Thursday, 30 May. The business meeting will begin at 10:30 AM followed by entertainment from Tony Quinn (starting around 11: 15 AM), and a light luncheon. There is a cost of $5 to cover the luncheon, and an RSVP is required. RSVP to ed@chebuctolink.ca or call 902-422-3525 by Friday May 24th.
The NS Action Coalition for Community Wellbeing is hosting its 1st Annual Conference and AGM, June 7, 9:30 – 3:30PM at NSGEU, 255 John Savage Avenue, Dartmouth.
The Conference and AGM will build understanding of the purpose and benefits of the NSACCW. Participants will be invited to work to solidify and activate strategic political action plans to advocate for a variety of important issues affecting all Nova Scotians. Some funds are available to help with travel and accommodations. To register, contact Alec.Stratford@NSCSW.org.
Caregivers Nova Scotia will be holding its AGM June 22, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Nova Scotia Public Archives, 6016 University Avenue, Halifax. RSVP to Info@CaregiversNS.org
Northwood is hosting its 9th Annual Research Symposium Research in Aging, Continuing Care and Beyond, June 14 at the Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel 7 Suites. Find more information and register at: https://nwood.ns.ca/innovation/research-symposium/
The Town of Antigonish is holding its 9th annual 55+ games, June 15-16 and will host the Nova Scotia 55+ Games August 1-3.For more information visit: https://www.novascotia55plusgames.com
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The Department of Communities Culture and Heritage Community Food Literacy and Access Fund is now open for applications. This fund supports food literacy initiatives that help older adults share food and nutrition skills as well as knowledge with younger generations, and programs that improve access to affordable, healthy food for vulnerable older adults. These initiatives should support aging in place. Applications are due May 21. Visit https://cch.novascotia.ca/investing-in-our-future/community-food-access-and-literacy-fund for more information.
The Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) has officially launched the 2019 Spark Program. Submit applications by July 5. Point of care staff can apply to receive up to $50,000 (CAD) per project that can be used over 12 months to develop and refine early stage solutions or to adapt and test a commercially available solution in a senior care environment. Visit https://www.cabhi.com/2019-spark-program-call/#criteria for more information.
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Hike Nova Scotia is hosting its 2019 Hiking Summit, a celebration of hiking culture, at Western Shore in the District of Chester on May 24, 25 and 26. It's a great opportunity to enjoy nature as the weather is starting to warm up and mingle with like-minded hikers. Find more information at https://www.hikenovascotia.ca/news-and-events-hiking-summit/
May is Caregivers Awareness Month. Caregivers Nova Scotia is hosting Caregiver Wellness Retreats and Caregiver Stress Management Workshops across the province. Visit https://caregiversns.org/events/ for more information and to find a Caregivers event in your area.
Chebucto Links is looking for Volunteer Board Members. If you are interested in supporting older adults living in Halifax and their families, or know someone who may be, please get in touch for more details or complete the application: https://www.chebuctolinks.ca/join-the-board
Nova Scotia Quality of Life Survey
Check your mailbox for an opportunity to participate in the Nova Scotia Quality of Life Survey. Your participation will help ensure a unique Quality of Life Report is created for your region. It will also ensure issues most important to the health and happiness of you and your family receives closer attention. You will have a chance to win 1 of 25 Sobeys gift cards (value $400).
This initiative is being led by Engage Nova Scotia with the support of Nova Scotia Community Colleges and local leadership teams across the province. Learn more at nsqualityoflife.ca
The Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry (CAGP) and the Canadian Coalition for Senior' Mental Health (CCSMH) are seeking nominations for the new Seniors’ Mental Health Outstanding Care & Integrative Practice Award.
This award will recognize an individual, team, service or program that is leading outstanding seniors’ mental healthcare and integrative practice models. This could be interprofessional and interdisciplinary collaboration, integration of mental and physical health care, and/or support systems integration/navigation of older adults. Find more information at http://www.cagp.ca/page- 1841635
Nominations are also open for CAGP/CCSMH Vision Award. This recognizes a program, corporation, non-governmental organization or individual helping to combat ageism and stigma, to highlight and promote the strengths associated with aging and the potential and value of older adults in our society. http://www.cagp.ca/page-1841636
Nominations for both awards are due May 24.
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is accepting applications for its tenth SPARK training program until June 14th. SPARK stands for Supporting the Promotion of Activated Research and Knowledge training program and it helps participants who work, or volunteer, in the mental health or substance use and addiction fields apply techniques for moving ideas into practice. Find more information at https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/spark-training-workshop
NSCC is now offering The Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) Accessibility Assessor Training. Become an RHFAC professional and work to improve the accessibility of the built environment for people with disabilities. Bursaries for up to half the cost of the program are available to Nova Scotia residents. Find more information:
https://www.nscc.ca/learning_programs/schools/access/rhfac-assessor-training.asp
The 2019 WISE 50 over 50 Awards have launched. This award recognizes and celebrates hard-working, experienced Canadians who started their business after the age of 50. Applications/nominations accepted until June 30. Information and the application form can be found at www.50over50awards.ca
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April Trivia
Congratulations to Marie McKeen for winning the April trivia challenge. Thanks to all who submitted answers.
Q: What flower represented Nova Scotia on stamps and in the masthead of The Novascotian alongside a rose for England, a thistle for Scotland and a shamrock for Ireland?
A: Before it was the official flower of Nova Scotia, the Mayflower was commonly used to represent the province.
May Trivia
Q: Which county in Nova Scotia was established in 1851, has the smallest population, and is estimated to be 80% forest?
Reply to info@nscommunitylinks.ca for a chance to win a prize!
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