Archives – Seminars

THIS SUMMARY SHOWS SEMINARS HELD from FALL 2017 – SPRING 2021

Seminar Series

SEMINARS are presented for Sandycove residents. These are information sessions specifically focusing on the interests of Seniors and retired folks. When scheduled they are normally held the 3rd Monday of the month at the SPOKE They are generally well attended and generate a number of questions about our community and life style. New residents may sign up at the Seminar where membership information is available. Plan now to attend.

If you have further questions or wish to make a suggestion for a Seminar contact us at info@scahomeowners.com

THIS SUMMARY SHOWS SEMINARS HELD from FALL 2017 – SPRING 2021

(shown in reverse date sequence – most current first)

IDENTITY THEFT & SCAMS, May 15, 2017 presented by Brock Godfrey, Canadian Anti Fraud Centre (PhoneBusters)

CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY, April 24th, 2017 – presented by Cathy O’Connor, Hearing Aid Counsellor

CRIMESTOPPERS, March 20th, 2017 at the Spoke from 1-3pm – The session will be presented by Ken Simpson and will cover critical areas such as number of arrests, cases cleared, chargers laid, anonymous tips, how to use the tip line and much more.

Living with DIABETES, February 13th, 2017 – presented by Ashley Spegel and Jessica Drummond. Topics being covered are Risk factors, Diagnostic criteria, complications, management and Treatment.

100 YEAR LIFESTYLE – January 17th, 2017 – was presented by Dr Mark Kohut, Alcona Chiropractic. Topics included why we live so long, how chiropractic care can help you get there in style, how to build your own health care team, tips for exercise and high energy at any age and the importance of support systems as we age.

 

POLICE ACADEMY the South Simcoe Police recently held a 6 session Police Academy here in Sandycove and was well attended by about 30 residents – GREAT session which walked us through the many aspects of policing and introduced us to a number of local police officers. It was considered a success and then further during July the South Simcoe Police held a Community Policing meeting where there was about 75 residents attending.. Community Policing and it’s benefits is being introduced to Sandycove Acres and the surrounding area. Click on the picture for a shot of the attendees at the Police Academy.

SEMINARS from 2020 – 2021

All other planned seminars where cancelled due to COVID-19 hall closings.

FRAUD & SCAMS – presentation by Brock Godfrey of the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre- Monday, February 10th, 2020 at the Spoke at 1:00pm – for more info click here

 presented by Kelly Hubbard, Hospice Simcoe – Monday, March 16th, 2020 at the Spoke at 1:00pm – for more info click here.

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION CANCELLED presented by Karen Hunter, OTN Coordinator, CMHA Innisfil – Monday, May 11th, 2020 at the Spoke at 1:00pm for more info click here

SEMINARS from 2018 – 2019

SAFE DRIVING and some special tips for renewing your license. September 17th, 2018 at the Spoke.

HOUSE MAINTENANCE – will be the topic and how to maintain our homes in Sandycove Acres. October 15th, 2018 at the Spoke

PROCESS OF DOWNSIZING – Presented by Connie Campbell, The Move Planners – Monday, November 19th, 2018

FIRE PREVENTION – Presented by Mike Symes, Innisfil Fire & Rescue – Monday, January 21st, 2019

HEARING LOSS – Presented by Kathy O’Connor, Canadian Hearing Society – Monday, February 11th, 2019

FRAUD PREVENTION – Special Presentation – co hosted by the Home Owners Association and the Sandycove Computer Club – attend this presentation by Brock Godfrey of the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre – Saturday, March 16th, 2019l at the Wheel

CANNABIS 4 SENIORS – presented by Teresa Turner – Monday, March 18th, 2019

IOOF SENIORS< presents the story of IOOF – presented by Mary McDougall, Housing Accommodations and Gaja Damas, Program Support & Volunteer Services – Monday May 13th, 2019 at the Spoke

SEMINARS from 2017 – 2018

SAFE DRIVING, September 18th, 2017 presented by Allen Lawrence of Ray’s Driving School and included topics covering new laws, seniors written test, seniors driving tests and lots of discussion

ELDER ABUSE, October 16th, 2017 – presented by the South Simcoe Police

NEW ESTATE RULES and POWER OF ATTORNEYS – was held November 20th, 2017 presented by Deborah Wall-Armstrong. There is some IMPORTANT information regarding new estate rules and powers of attorney

INNISFIL PUBLIC LIBRARY – and specifically Seniors Programs was presented by the Innisfil Community Library on Monday January 15th at the Spoke at 1:00 pm.

MANAGING MEDICATIONS, February 12th, 2018 – presented by Sandycove Drug Store and will cover how to properly manage your medications.

CONTAINER GARDENING, March 19th, 2018 – presented by the Garden Gallery

PET SAFETY-WINTER, SUMMER and ENVIRONMENTAL – at the Spoke Monday, May 14th, 2018 at 1:00pm. This important (to our best friends) seminar will be presented by Dr Christy Inglis and will discuss everything you wanted to know about our pets.

For brief summaries of previously run Seminars & other events please click on the following:

Seminars held – Fall 2012 – Spring 2017

Seminars held – 2009 – 2012

ARCHIVES – Special Events

If you have further questions or wish to make a suggestion for a Seminar contact us at info@scahomeowners.com