You've Written A Will But Are All Your Ducks in a Row? FULL

Join us for this FREE educational seminar along with coffee, snacks and door prizes

WEDNESDAY, April 9, 2025 • 1 pm to 3 pm

Saskatoon Field House - Room TBD • 2020 College Drive, Saskatoon, SK

Find out how you can get your ducks in order

• Estate administration made simple • How to plan for funeral and final expense costs

• Sheltering money from your estate and probate. • What to do if a death occurs while traveling

• How to relieve your family of financial and emotional stress

Sponsored by Executor Protection and Canada Purple Shield

Every seat in this seminar that is filled, Canada Purple Shield will donate $20 to the Saskatoon Council on Aging. The seminar is FREE and by you simply attending, you'll cause money to be donated to the programs and services provided by SCOA.

55 Alive Mature Driving Course Date: Mon Feb 10, 2025 9 am to 4 pm

Enrollment for this class is full, To place your name on the wait list, email admin@scoa.ca

Location: Meeting Room 3, Field House, 2020 College Drive

Cost: Free Course duration: 6 hours

The 55 Alive Driver Refresher Course is designed to help Canadians 55 years plus to maintain their independence and their driving privileges.

The course will help you:

-Gain more confidence behind the wheel

- Improve awareness of traffic hazards

- Stay current with traffic laws and new technology

- Anticipate actions of other drivers

- Identify and correct bad driving habits

- Voice your concerns in a friendly relaxed environment

More information

GEM Program

Tues Nov 5 at 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Meeting Room 3, Main floor, Field House 2020 College Drive

Nicole Cey, Clinical Coordinator and Erin Soltys, Senior Occupational Therapist will provide and overview of the specialized geriatric services that GEM [Geriatric Evaluation Management] offers.  You will also learn how you can optimize your physical and cognitive health to help you to remain as independent as possible.

The GEM Day Program at Saskatoon City Hospital is a six- to eight-week daytime program for clients over 65 years of age who receive an interdisciplinary geriatric assessment of their physical movement, cognitive ability, mental health, and medication use and are able to take part in therapy and group sessions. The recreation component is crucial to linking the social, physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual benefits of therapy, and contributes significantly to overall health and well-being of the individual.

Email admin@scoa.ca to register or CLICK HERE use the online form

NEW LOCATIONS: Mayfair Library Community Room - 602 33rd Street West

Cost: Free, phone 306.652.2255 to register - FULL

Build your basic computer skills or refresh your knowledge …

- understand and identify parts of a computer

- how to power off/on your device

- how to use the keyboard, mouse and trackpad

- Explore the computer desktop and its tools

Whether you are a beginner or have used one for years and have questions, this class is a safe place to learn.

Hosted by DigIT with funding from Government of Canada; Saskatoon Industry and Education Council 

Mtg Room 3, main floor, Field House 2020 College Drive - NEW DATE TO BE SCHEDULED

Cost: $40 Max 15 enrollment.

Get to know your iPhone inside and out! Topics include turning device on and off, iPhone components, exploring the Home Screen, Home Screen Icons, Phone Calls & Messaging, iPhone apps (Safari, Photos, Maps, Weather, and Clock), Interacting with iPhone – Swiping Gestures, Notes and Lists, Scanning Recipes and Creating documents and more. Minimum iPhone 7 and up preferred. Must have Apple ID and password.

Phone 306.652.2255 to register 

Location: Meeting Room 3, Field House, 2020 College Drive

Cost: $10 SCOA members, $20 non-members

Accessing transportation is critical to the wellbeing of older adults. This session explores options for transportation in Saskatoon, methods for accessing transportation, and factors associated with aging and driving.

Consider and understand the importance of transportation in your daily life

Understand the options for safe transportation in Saskatoon

Learn about activities that SCOA has been involved in to make getting around in Saskatoon more Age-Friendly.

Develop strategies for continuing to be able to get around your city if you have mobility issues or decide to retire from driving

Phone 306.652.2255 to register

From 55 to 105: Positive Aging Life Enrichment Series 

Class runs weekly - Wednesdays Jan 17 to April 3 [12 weeks] 9 am to 10 am - FULL, call our office 306.652.2255 to leave your name on a waiting list

Location: Field House, [Multi-purpose room, second floor]

Cost: $75, Max 20 participants [leave your name on our waiting list]

Strong, Balanced, & FAST is an exercise program aimed at older adults with a focus on balance, upper and lower body strength and mobility, and core stability.

Features a combination of upper and lower body stretching and strengthening,

Trunk/core stability training, balance training, agility training (moving quickly).

"fall prevention" component, participants will learn some controlled body descent exercises and quick body descent exercises

Attendance at all sessions is recommended but not mandatory.

Wear loose fitting clothing or anything comfortable for movement.

A limited number of yoga mats will be provided; please feel free to bring your own mat

[Sample class outline 5 minute warmup, 5 min posture reinforcement sitting/standing with movement, 10 min Balance/Core/Overall strength, 10 min Upper body strength, response, wall progression, 5 min Floor sequence, core as able, 10 min Agility, speed, dual task, fun/progressions, 5 min Cool down ]

Location: Meeting Room 3, Field House, 2020 College Drive

Cost: 10 SCOA members, 20 non-members

Learn how to maintain mental and physical health and wellness as you age through nutrition, movement, and mindfulness. Get insights to create healthy choices to maintain and enhance quality of life, prevent and postpone disease, and extend longevity through healthy habits while aging. Interactive activities and discussion.

• Increase knowledge about nutrition, movement, and mindfulness

• Increase confidence in the ability to eat well, move well, and practice mindful moments

• Gain knowledge of unique tools to practice health nutrition, movement, and mindfulness habits

• Access ongoing wellness resources including in person and virtual resources

Phone 306.652.2255 to register

From 55 to 105: Positive Aging Life Enrichment Series

• Location: SCOA Boardroom, 2020 College Drive (Free Parking)

• Cost: $40

• Registration: Please call 306-652-2255 to register.

Did you know that the "Cloud" is just a bunch of computers? For example, the Apple iCloud computers are in Southern California. The iCloud provides secure and private data storage that is accessed over the internet and can only be unlocked using your Apple ID. Everyone with an Apple device has an iCloud storage space that was created during the device's setup.

Workshop participants will learn about iCloud, how it works, and how to manage their data and storage space.

Additional Information:

Participants must have an Apple device, minimum iPhone 7 and up.

Participants must know their Apple ID and password

• Location: Meeting Room 3, Field House, 2020 College Drive (Free Parking)

• Cost: $10 for SCOA members, $20 for non-members

• Registration: Please call 306-652-2255 to register.

Learn how to preplan, make decisions and support your well-being as you enter retirement. We will discuss what to expect after you retire and proactive strategies for encouraging healthy aging during this life stage.

This presentation includes facilitated group discussions and interactive activities encouraging participants to reflect on and apply the materials to their current retirement or retirement planning stage. This session is perfect for older adults and members of the retired community seeking a better understanding of what to expect during retirement and to learn strategies for positive and healthy aging.

Additional Information:

Refreshments included.

This class is part of our "For 55 Plus: Positive Aging Life Enrichment" series.