Description of Programs

Halton Seniors Connect project will directly support older adults 55+ (Seniors) in the Halton region with mental health counselling and well being supports. The project will provide a wide range of programming for seniors to reduce social isolation and provide intergenerational programming for seniors and youth to connect with each other and to gain new skills and information from each other.

Seniors in Sync supports the social participation and inclusion of seniors by engaging seniors in the community through mentoring of others.

Seniors Circle supports the mental health and well being of seniors from vulnerable communities (newcomers, immigrants, refugees, and racialized from low-income backgrounds) who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tackling Technology Together is an intergenerational learning project that supports seniors residing in Hamilton and surrounding areas combat social isolation through technology training. Utilizing readily available technology, staff and trained volunteers provide workshops and one-on-one coaching to promote connection to family, friends, and community through technology and community referrals. Over the three-year period, a minimum of 700 seniors will receive accessible training, companionship and deepen connections with their communities.

Number of Workshops and Events

Halton Seniors Connect:

8 workshops (combination of virtual & in-person)

3 virtual drop-in community connections called “Coffee Hour & Safe Space”

Seniors in Sync: 22 workshops (in person & virtual)

Financial Literacy

Physical and mental health

Cyber security and fraud

Seniors Circle: 11 workshops (virtual)

Creative Expression of Emotions (art therapy) for Seniors

Mental Health Risks for Senior during COVID-19

Managing Isolation for Seniors

Embracing Aging and Improving Body Image

CMHA BouceBack - Supports for Seniors

Managing Stress and Anxiety

Compassion Fatigue and Fostering Healthy Relationships

Coffee Hour and Safe Space

Let's Talk Diabetes

Befriending Food

Happiness and Joy

Client Testimonials

Munazza Qurashi : My name is Munazza and I am 71 years old. I got to know about the technology course through the women 's centre of Halton. I knew basic computer skills but wanted to learn about zoom so that I can start my own zoom online classes. Aamna is an amazing instructor. We had our class every Thursday with her through zoom. She has amazing patience and is a very knowledgeable person. extremely organized. At times she would give extra time to answer all our questions and would give extra sessions.

I learned a lot through this program. I have started my own teaching business through zoom and all thanks to Aamna and her hard work !

Now I want to learn excel and the Microsoft words. and I want the class to be longer than 1 hour with less students.

Jean Wright : this course is just what i need. starting at the basics is wonderful for someone who is self taught. most of my questions in the past i have solved on google.

i had my laptop serviced last fall. i told them not to change anything, but when i picked it up there were changes to nearly everything, and i felt i had to start from scratch.

email was confusing,, but now i feel confident. I would like to forward on messages i have received to friends. i would like to take photos and send them on to friends. I would like to send zoom too. I would like to send documents. I would like help in making documents, as i am presently writing short stories and would like to know if i am doing everything right.

Key Successes/Outcomes

110 seniors served in the Hamilton and Halton region through virtual and in person delivery, group and one on one session with the oldest participant of the program being 93!

Funders for the Program

Sponsors and Community Partners