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.
Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10am
Personal Archives
Cameron Hart – Archives Advisor at
Saskatchewan Council for
Archives and Archivists
This workshop is structured for a novice and will include:
• What are Archives? Difference between Libraries and Museums.
• Fundamental Principles of Archives
• Appraisal and Acquisition (What do I keep and what can I throw away)
• Arrangement
• Other topics may come up in the conversation or based on questions you have.
Monday, November 23, 2026 at 10am
The Healing Power of Protein
Paulette Millis
Learn:
• How protein helps with healing, weight loss, clearer thinking and more energy.
• What is protein?
• What are good quality proteins?
• How much and how often do we need protein?
• Meal and recipe ideas, and resources.
Monday, November 30, 2026 at 10am
Becoming an Age-Friendly Community
Wendy Thienes
Learn How Your Community Can:
• form a local team to lead the initiative which includes older adult leadership and participation
• gain the support of local municipalities
• conduct an assessment of your community’s needs and resources
• create plans to take action toward becoming more Age-Friendly
Monday, Decenber 7, 2026 at 10am
Christmas Stress! Christmas Blues!!
Paulette Millis
How about a few tips to ease your way through the chaos and sometimes emotional stress of the holidays?
Learn:
• What do we really need?
• How can we get through a tough day and go to bed feeling satisfied and peaceful?
Let Paulette open up your mind to a way of thinking that helps you pursue a fulfilling life.
Monday, December 14, 2026 at 10am
What if talking about death helped you live better?
Sue Bachner
You’ll learn:
• What an end-of-life doula does
• How this support complements health care and other professional services
• The surprising range of things a doula can help with, long before someone is actively dying
We’ll also talk about unfinished business, family conversations, advance care planning, life stories and simple steps you can take while you have the time, energy and clarity to make thoughtful choices.
Previous Workshops with links to Presentation Notes and Resources:
Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10am
The Decluttering Battle Plan™
How to Win the War on Too Much Stuff – Sharon Parenteau
You’ll learn:
• Why decluttering can feel so overwhelming and how to get past that first hurdle
• The common beliefs that keep us hanging onto things we no longer need
• How getting started now can make a future downsizing move much easier
Monday, November 2, 2026 at 10am
We are the canary in the coal mine.
Sherry Olson
Monday, October 26, 2026
Forever in Motion
Monday, October 19, 2026 at 10am
Be Ready: Emergency Preparedness
– Extreme Cold & Winter Storms
Haley Collins, Canadian Red Cross
Resources:
For more information visit our website: redcross.ca/Beready
To learn more about risks in your area: Know the Risks in Your Community – Canadian Red Cross
Monday, September 28, 2026 at 10am Giving with Intention
– Frances Meyer, Saskatoon Community Foundation
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
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.
SSAI Tele-learning Workshop
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10am CST
– Jessica Houle, Legal Wills
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.
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.
SSAI Tele-learning Workshop
Monday, August 10 at 10am CST
– Be Ready: Emergency Preparedness
Speakers:
Haley Collins, Canadian Red Cross
Resources:
For more information visit our website: redcross.ca/Beready
To learn more about risks in your area: Know the Risks in Your Community – Canadian Red Cross
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
Tuesday, June 16 at 9am
– Ageism Awareness in Action
Speakers:
Trish McAuliffe, President,
National Pensioners Federation
SSAI Tele-learning Workshop
Wednesday, June 10 at 9am
– Saskatoon Council on Aging
Speakers:
June Gawdun – Executive Director and Kristi Baker – Program & Event Coordinator
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.