SSAI Tele-learning Workshops

Saskatchewan Seniors Association Inc. (SSAI) is excited to announce that we have once again received funding from the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.  SSAI will use this funding to offer a series of Tele-learning workshops on topics relevant to seniors aging with dignity and independence. This project will help older adults learn new skills, increase their knowledge, make connections with others, and also engage them in volunteering and sharing their knowledge with others. It is important to support seniors living in rural or remote areas in Saskatchewan by promoting digital literacy skills and using technology to connect to a broader community.

We encourage seniors to register to attend these free online workshops and complete the post-event surveys to provide valuable feedback to help us improve as we proceed with this project.

Questions?  Phone 306-493-3023 or email: info@saskseniors.com

We thank the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for their continued support in helping SSAI to improve the wellbeing of older adults across Saskatchewan.

SSAI Tele-learning Workshop

Monday,  August 10 at 10am CST
– Be Ready: Emergency Preparedness

Speakers:

Haley Collins, Canadian Red Cross

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About Red Cross:

The Canadian Red Cross’s National Risk Reduction and Resilience team contributes towards efforts building safe and resilient communities by addressing individual and collective risks related to disaster and crisis events, including health emergencies and climate change. Disasters related to climate change and severe weather events are increasing. When coupled with inequalities and vulnerabilities in Canada, the Canadian Red Cross has shifted the way it addresses emergency management, by focusing on the root causes of vulnerability to natural hazards and the need to integrate disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation into community planning, development, and resilience-building efforts.

Workshop description:

Prepare your household for emergencies with our Be Ready workshops. These interactive one-hour sessions guide you through the four essential steps of emergency preparedness:

  •  Know the risks
  • Make a plan
  • Build a kit
  • Build a network.

Each step is designed to help you take practical actions to stay safe, support your household and strengthen connections in your neighbourhood. Workshops are interactive, practical and designed to help participants take simple steps toward emergency preparedness.

For more information visit our website: redcross.ca/Beready

SSAI Tele-learning Workshop

Monday, August 24 at 10am CST
– The Nuts & Bolts of Club Management

Facilitated by Wendy Plandowski in partnership with SSAI and the Saskatchewan Sport, Culture & Recreation Districts.

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SSAI Tele-learning Workshop

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10am CST

– Jessica Houle, Legal Wills

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Planning Ahead: Making a Will with Confidence

Join Jessica Houle, Wills & Estates lawyer and CSO of LegalWills, for an informative and easy-to-understand presentation on one of the most important steps you can take for yourself and your loved ones.
Jessica will explain why having an up-to-date Will matters, what a Will actually does, and what can happen if you don’t have one. She will also discuss the important decisions every Will should cover, including choosing an Executor and deciding how your estate will be distributed.
Drawing on nearly 15 years of experience as a Wills & Estates lawyer helping hundreds of Canadians create their Wills and other estate planning documents, Jessica will guide you through the different ways to prepare a Will and the advantages (and inconveniences) of each approach.
The presentation will also introduce other essential planning documents, including a Financial Power of Attorney, a Living Will (Personal Directive), and the importance of keeping a record of your assets.
Whether you already have a Will that needs updating or have been putting it off, this session will help you understand your options and make informed decisions about planning for the future.
There will be plenty of time for questions at the end of the presentation.

    SSAI Tele-learning Workshop

    Monday, September 14, 2026 at 10am CST

    –

    Sohail Saleem, MBA, CPA, FCCA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, CFE

    Owner and Operator

    ComForCare Home Care – Saskatchewan

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    Don't Get Tricked: Protecting Yourself from Senior Scams and Fraud

    Fraud targeting older adults is becoming more sophisticated, with many scams now starting through phone calls, text messages, emails, fake bank alerts, delivery notices, computer pop-ups, and messages that appear to come from trusted organizations or family members.

    This practical tele-learning session will help participants recognize common and emerging scams, fake bank alerts, emergency “grandparent” scams, romance scams, investment and cryptocurrency fraud, tech-support scams, suspicious links, and AI-related scams such as voice cloning and deepfake impersonation.

    Participants will learn how scammers create urgency, fear, and pressure, and how to recognize warning signs before responding. The session will also provide simple steps to protect money, personal information, and peace of mind, along with guidance on what to do and where to report if something feels suspicious.

      Previous Workshops with links to Presentation Notes and Resources:

      SSAI Tele-learning Workshop

      Tuesday, June 16 at 9am
      – Ageism Awareness in Action

      Speakers:
      Trish McAuliffe, President,
      National Pensioners Federation

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      Click Here - Bob Rae, Former Ambassador to Canada at the UN supporting the adoption of a Convention on the Rights of Older Persons

      SSAI Tele-learning Workshop

      Wednesday, June 10 at 9am
      – Saskatoon Council on Aging

      Speakers:
      June Gawdun – Executive Director and Kristi Baker – Program & Event Coordinator

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      Wednesday, June 10 at 9am

      Saskatoon Council on Aging

      June Gawdun – Executive Director and
      Kristi Baker – Program & Event Coordinator

      • Join the Saskatoon Council on Aging for an engaging virtual workshop focused on positive aging, community connection, and healthy living for older adults.
      • Learn how SCOA supports adults 55+ through health and wellness programs, social engagement opportunities, caregiver support, lifelong learning, and age-friendly community initiatives.
      • Discover practical resources, inspiring programs, and ways to stay active, informed, and connected in Saskatoon and beyond.