In celebration of International Day of the Older Person, October 1, 2024, join us for an afternoon of learning and connections.

50+ Active Living Fair

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
1-5 p.m. | Hespeler Arena - Beehive Hall, 640 Ellis Road West
Free admission and parking

Learn about the programs and services we offer to older adults in our community and meet other exhibitors who offer activities, products and services all to help you live an active lifestyle. 

Hosted by the City of Cambridge, the Active Living Fair will also feature demos, seminars and snacks and the launch of the new Age Friendly Community Services Guide. 

 Seminar lineup:
1:30 pm - Sleep 101 with Danielle Hughes, Waterloo Wellington Self-Management Program

2:30 pm - Relaxation & Stress Management with Kathy Somers, The Stress Management and High Performance Clinic  

3:30 pm - Malnutrition and Nutrition Risk, University of Waterloo Nutrition and Aging Lab

 

And there is more!

  • Blood Pressure Clinic by Promyse Home Care
  • FREE Skate from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Rentals available: Skates $3.00 l Helmets $2.00.
  • Region of Waterloo Vaccination Bus
  • Tote bags provided by AgePro
  • Coffee and Tea provided by Exit Integrity Realty
 Active Living Fair Exhibitors:

 We are pleased to welcome a wide range of exhibitors, including:

 

  • AgePro senior Services
  • Ancient Mariners
  • Bluebird Hearing
  • Cambridge Council on Aging
  • Cambridge Memorial Hospital
  • Cambridge Memorial Hospital Volunteer Association
  • Cambridge Newcomer Outreach Program
  • Cambridge Public Library 
  • Canadian Hearing Services 
  • Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington
  • Chartwell Retirement Residences
  • City of Cambridge Adult Day Program, Francophone Services, Friendly Visiting and 50+ Centres
  • ComForCare Home Care
  • Community Justice Initiatives - Elder Mediation Services 
  • Community Support Connections
  • Constituency office: Jess Dixon – MPP – Kitchener South-Hespeler
  • Dignity Memorials
  • Elder Abuse Prevention Council
  • Entité2 de planification des services de santé en français
  • Exit Integrity Realty
  • Fairview Seniors Community
  • FARFO
  • Grand River Transit
  • Granite Landing
  • Greenway Chaplin Community Centre
  • Hospice Waterloo Region

  • Kinbridge Community Association

  • Langs (Cambridge and North Dumfries Ontario Health Team)
  • Literacy Group of Waterloo Region
  • Magic Care Smart Elderly Inc.
  • Older Adult Centres' Association of Ontario
  • Preston Lawn Bowling Club
  • Probus - Men's and Women's
  • Promyse Home Care
  • Riverbend Retirement Residence
  • Schlegel UW - Research Institute for Aging
  • Seniors Move/Symplicated Inc.
  • Service Cambridge
  • Service Canada
  • Shelter Movers
  • Spectrum Health Care/Seniors for Seniors
  • TennisCambridge
  • T's Complete Move
  • University of Waterloo Nutrition and Aging Lab
  • Warm Embrace Elder Care
  • Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program
  • Waterloo Wellington Self-Management Program

With thanks to the Province of Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility and the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario for their support to this event. 

Age Friendly Community Services Guide - Launch Event

Launch Event lineup:

12:00 pm - Light lunch - Registration is FULL. 

If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for the lunch, email agefriendly@cambridge.ca or call (519) 740-4681 extension 4433 

12:15 pm - Words of Welcome 

12:30 - Age Friendly Communities, Cambridge Council on Aging

12:45 pm - Importance of Screening with Dr. Neil Naik, Regional Primary Care Lead, Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program 

1:45 pm - Stretch and Strengthen session

2:15 pm - Supporting Your Neighbours with Dana Zummach, Manager, Dementia Programs Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging 

3:00 pm - Advance Care Planning with Alexandra Allen, Community Relations Manager, Hospice Waterloo Region

3:30 pm - Active Aging Panel

4:00 pm - Door Prizes and Event Wrap Up

 

Special thanks to New Horizons for Seniors Grant for sponsoring this event.