50+ Active Living Fair

Learn about the programs and services we offer adults age 50+ and meet other exhibitors who offer activities, products and services.

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Hespeler Arena - Beehive Hall, 640 Ellis Road West
Free admission and parking

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Agenda

12:00 pm: Registered Lunch and Keynote by The Ontario Caregiver Organization

Please Note: Keynote and lunch registration is FULL.

Topic
Exploring the Caregiving Journey: An Introduction to the Ontario Caregiver Organization

Description
Most of us, at some point in our lives, will be a caregiver to someone close to us - whether it's taking them to appointments, checking in regularly, or helping with daily tasks. While you may not necessarily see yourself as a ‘caregiver’, you truly are providing vital care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This presentation is a chance to explore the caregiving journey, recognize the important role you play, and learn about our free programs, services and resources that are available to help support you.

Speaker
Emily Ayenew is the Regional Lead for Western Ontario and is responsible for building connections and sharing the programs and resources that The Ontario Caregiver Organization provides to caregivers across the province. Emily's background includes care navigation, social service work, research, and socialization of older adults. Emily is passionate about community engagement and looks forward to sharing the resources and programs that OCO provides to help increase the number of caregivers served across Ontario.

1:00 – 4:00 pm:

60+ Exhibitors, Blood Pressure Clinic with Promyse Home Care, Creative Activity with the Cambridge Public Library, Lawn Bowling demo, Mobile Food Market, Region of Waterloo Neighbourhood Bus and speakers:

1:30 pm Legacy Planning Essentials with Max Shiffman, Lawyer | Matlow, Miller, Cummins, Thrasher LLP

A practical review of the key documents every adult should have in place, Wills and Powers of Attorney, plus the most common estate planning mistakes and how to avoid them.

3:00 pm From Passenger to Driver Seat: Living Independently as You Age with the Direct Funding Program with Robyn Jackson, Direct Funding Resource Coordinator, Independent Living Waterloo Region

What could aging in place look like for you? This interactive and thought-provoking workshop invites you to explore the possibilities of remaining independent at home as your needs change. Join us to learn about the Direct Funding program and how self-managing your personal care can offer eligible adults with physical disabilities more choice and control over the support they receive.

Activities and Exhibitors

Activities:

Blood Pressure Clinic with Promyse Home Care
Cambridge Mobile Food Market - visit outside the arena to learn more or purchase a basket
Creative Activity with the Cambridge Public Library
FREE Skate from 1 - 3 pm: Bring your own skates and helmet
Region of Waterloo Public Health Neighbourhood Bus - visit outside to learn more about vaccinations
Try it! Activity with Preston Lawn Bowling from 1- 3 pm

Exhibitors:

AgePro Senior Services
Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington
Ancient Mariners Canoe Club
Cambridge 50+ Choir
Cambridge 50+ Woodworkers Club
Cambridge Fire Department
Cambridge Memorial Hospital Volunteer Association
Cambridge North Dumfries Ontario Health Team
Cambridge Public Library
Cambridge Shelter Corporation
Canadian Hearing Services
Chartwell Queen's Square Retirement Residences
Club Pilates
City of Cambridge - Let's Talk
City of Cambridge Older Adult Services: 50+ Centres, Friendly Visiting, Adult Day Program
Club Pilates
Community Support Connections
Compassionate Souls Care
Dignity Memorial
Elder Abuse Prevention Council, Senior Support Team, Waterloo Regional Police Service
EXIT Integrity Realty
Fairview Community
Grand River Transit
Granite Landing
Hear Right Canada
HEARINGLIFE CANADA LTD.
HITS eHealth Office, Hamilton Health Sciences
Hospice Waterloo Region
Hugo and Company
Independent Living Waterloo Region
InspiAIR Cambridge
Kinbridge Community Association
Lisaard and Innisfree Hospice
Max Shiffman, Lawyer, Matlow, Miller, Cummins, Thrasher LLP
Ministry of Transportation
MP Connie Cody's Cambridge Office
MPP Jess Dixon's Office
Older Adult Centres Association of Ontario
Ontario Caregiver Organization
Ontario Health atHome
Pickleplex Social Club Cambridge
Preston Lawn Bowling
Promyse Home Care
Region of Waterloo
Region of Waterloo Waste Management
Retired Women Teachers of Ontario
Retirement Home Regulatory Authority
Right at Home Cambridge
Saint Luke's Place
Schlegel UW - Research Institute for Aging
Self-Regulation, Emotion and Aging (SEA) Lab
Senior's Move
Senior Safety Line
Service Cambridge
Service Canada
South Cambridge HearCanada
Tailored Transitions
The Literacy Group of Waterloo Region
The PROBUS Club of Cambridge
Therapi Medical
Timeless Treasures Therapeutic Recreation Services
T's Complete Move
United Festival Organization
Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program
Waterloo Wellington Self-Management Program
Wellwise Home Health and Wellness
Women's Probus Club of Cambridge

Sponsorships

Appreciation to the following sponsors:

Chartwell Queen's Square Retirement Residence for sponsoring snacks. Please visit their booth.
HD Mutual Insurance Company for sponsoring coffee and tea in the Gallery from 1 - 4 pm.
Independent Living Waterloo Region for providing information bags at the Welcome table.
Pickleplex Social Club Cambridge for sponsoring the registered lunch.
Timeless Treasures Therapeutic Recreation Services for sponsoring snacks. Please visit their booth.

Fill out a survey and enter your name for a draw prize! Draw prizes provided by:

City of Cambridge
Grand River Transit
Pickleplex Social Club Cambridge
Promyse Home Care