Training Opportunities

Rural Volunteerism Workshop

Didsbury is hosting internationally reknowned expert in volunteerism, Linda Graff, in Didsbury on October 7 and 8th.

Creative Age Festival

Sutton Place Hotel, Edmonton, AB June 12, 2009 Held in conjunction with the Creative Age Festival, this one-day symposium showcases various initiatives and opportunities that are enhancing the depth and breadth of the field of arts and aging. This symposium will provide you with an opportunity to energize and revitalize yourself by exploring new ideas, developing skills, sharing information and identifying opportunities for collaboration and growth in relation to creative aging. Be inspired by the many interesting and timely presentations on best practices, innovations, and research at this year’s symposium! Our lead keynote speaker, Dr. Gene Cohen will describe the benefits of the arts, including how artistic engagement enhances the function of the aging brain. He will also highlight how research and other approaches and structures can help to create a creative future for seniors in the millennium. jil p. weaving will present on the accomplishments of the Vancouver Arts, Health and Seniors Project. In addition to other speakers who will be contribute to the day's proceedings, Phil McKenzie, Senior Executive Vice President, Marketing and Public Relations at Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT will present on the Senior Star competition. Symposium Objectives: 1. Increasing awareness of initiatives in different areas in support of creative aging; 2. Networking, and sharing information. 3. Contributing to directions for policy, practice and research. We anticipate that the symposium will be attended by decision makers, health professionals and arts and aging practitioners*, gerontologists, researchers, those working in arts, culture and heritage areas, students, interested seniors, senior arts practitioners, donors and others interested in the area of arts and aging. [ *Artists, art therapists, art educators, recreation therapists, occupational therapists, long term care workers, physicians, nurses, etc., as well others ]. We have a special registration offer for students, seniors and Greying Nation Conference participants! Pre-Registration Deadline: June 8th, 2009 Call for Posters – Abstract Deadline: May 25th, 2009 For more information about the symposium program, call for posters, and registration – go to http://www.creativeagefestival.ca/festival_symposium.html

Canadian Community Economic Development Conference

Information about the annual conference June 3-5, 2009 at the University of Winnipeg. The theme of this year's conference is Full Circle: Sharing a Vision for the 7th Generation.

Creating Healthier Environments to Address Physical Inactivity

Friday, April 24, 2009: The Alberta Centre for Active Living and the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation at the University of Alberta invite you to attend a presentation titled: Creating Healthier Environments to Address Physical Inactivity, Obesity and Chronic Diseases presented by Dr. Karen Lee, MD, MHSc, FRCPC, Deputy Director, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Grow a Food Garden on your School Grounds

Thursday, April 30th 7 - 9 pm If you are interested in starting a food garden to connect children to nature through hands-on activities, this session offered by the City of Edmonton will help you get started.

2009 Alberta Regional Economic Development Conference

The 2009 Alberta Regional Economic Development Conference is the foremost regional economic development symposium in the province. It will bring together economic development practitioners, business and community leaders, and those interested in growing Alberta’s economy. Learn about and get involved with regional initiatives that impact your business and your communities.

APRA Youth Development Through Recreation

Youth Development through Recreation Services Symposium March 30 - April 1, 2009 The Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta Register for the Youth Development through Recreation Services Symposium today! Please pass this message on to those individuals within your organization/community who work with youth and youth programs. A link can be found to register for the professional development opportunity at http://www.ydrs.arpaonline.ca/2009/index.html. Some topics that will be highlighted include: Educating for Leisure: Good Decisions Provide Benefits for All! Adults are Boring: How to Connect with and Engage Youth Using Multi-Media to Reach Youth (including Facebook!) Closing Keynote Tom Watson will share how recreation impacted his youth as well as sharing his recent travels in Africa We look forward to seeing you in Banff! Jennifer Finnigan Children and Youth Program Coordinator Alberta Recreation and Parks Association t: 780-415-1745 f: 780-451-7915 e: jfinnigan@arpaonline.ca w: http://www.kids.ARPAonline.ca

Skateboards & Youth: CHNET-Works and LIN

CHNET-Works! and the Lifestyle Information Network are pleased to announce a Fireside Chat (Pan-Canadian discussions for professionals from community health and sectors related to promoting physical activity for youth) Skateboards and Youth #2 Date/time: Friday February 27th, 2009 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern Time For more info/register: http://www.chnet-works.ca animateur@chnet-works.ca

ARPA Parks Forum

The ARPA 2009 Parks Forum event being held from March 12-14, 2009 at the Canmore Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre. Please pass on these links to those individuals within your organization with an interest in parks. The 2009 Parks Forum details are now available including a downloadable PDF of the event Brochure and online registration at the following link: For the brochure: http://www.parks.arpaonline.ca/2009/2009parksforumBrochure.pdf For online registration: http://www.regonline.ca/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=682872

ARPA Community Gardens

ARPA is hosting the 2009 Community Dialogue Gardens called GROW IT UP, BUILD IT OUT on Friday, February 26th. The intent is to provide an opportunity for major community garden stakeholders, municipal recreation and parks practitioners and key partners in health, community and the environment to dialogue together.

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