Older Adult Centres' Association of Ontario upcoming events

OACAO 2026 AGING WELL CONFERENCE: (01 Nov 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 04:00:00 GMT

OACAO 2026 AGING WELL CONFERENCE:
REIMAGINE * REDEFINE * REDISCOVER

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CONFERENCE PACKAGES

FULL Conference Package – November 1, November 2, November 3, 2026: Includes: Sunday Reception, Workshops, Trade Show, Keynote Speakers, All meals including Breakfasts, Coffee Breaks, Lunches, Monday Evening Gala & Dinner, Social Events and Tuesday Speakers. Lightning Talks and Plenary sessions. *Includes the Frech Pre-Conference for those interested
1-DAY MONDAY Conference Package – November 2: Includes: Monday Kickoff and Keynote, Workshop Presentations Networking Sessions, Breakfast, Coffee Breaks, Lunch, Trade Show. (NOTE: Monday Night Dinner is NOT included in the daily fee). *Includes the Frech Pre-Conference for those interested
1-DAY TUESDAY Conference Package – November 3: Includes: Keynote Speakers, Plenary Session, Lighting Talks, Breakfast, Coffee Breaks, Lunch. *Includes the Frech Pre-Conference for those interested

Final Registration Deadline is October 23, 2026.

Questions: General conference information and registration questions can be forwarded to: OACAO Office at admin@oacao.org / 1-866-835-7693 or 905-584-8125 OR info@oacao.org.

Conference Travel Bursary: The OACAO Board of Directors has again allocated funds to assist OACAO members traveling from greater distances, facilitating their participation in the conference. The travel bursary aims to subsidize eligible delegates’ travel and accommodation expenses. Please find the eligibility criteria, bursary amounts and other details on the OACAO Conference website, questions can be directed to info@oacao.org.

Don't Forget to Book Your Accommodations: Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale (6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga). Delegates are responsible for booking their own reservations directly. Call 1-800-445-8667 with Group Code: 91Y or contact sarah@oacao.org for assistance. Group Code for room booking and conference rate expires October 15, 2026.

TRADE SHOW at the OACAO 2026 AGING WELL CONFERENCE (02 Nov 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

TRADE SHOW at the

OACAO 2026 AGING WELL CONFERENCE:

REIMAGINE * REDEFINE * REDISCOVER

As in the past, the OACAO's 2026 Aging Well Conference will feature an interactive Trade Show, providing OACAO Partners and seniors-serving businesses and organizations with the opportunity to highlight their services and products to Canada's fastest-growing demographic.

On Monday, November 2, 2025, we will host the 2026 Trade Show at the Older Adult Centres' Association of Ontario (OACAO) Annual Provincial Conference at the Hilton Mississauga/ Meadowvale Hotel in Mississauga. The Trade Show will be held inside the Graydon Ballroom.

Building on the success of past events, which featured over 40 exhibitors, our upcoming Trade Show offers a unique opportunity to showcase your products and services. With a growing network of over 275 senior centres and organizations reaching more than 200,000 older adults across Ontario, this event will connect you directly with approximately 175 staff and volunteer leaders working directly with seniors in their Centres across Ontario.

Exhibitor Fees range between $290 and $675 for the 2025 Trade Show (Non-profit $290, OACAO Business Partners $475, and For-Profit Business $675).

Additional fees apply for dedicated electricity and internet connectivity.

Parking is free, and 1-2 lunch tickets are included in each category.

In order to confirm your Trade Show table and be recognized in our Conference promotional material, please ensure that the registration is complete and that payment is submitted on-line or to the OACAO office; P.O. Box 65, Caledon East, ON L7C 3L8 NO LATER THAN Friday, September 26, 2025.

There is a limited number of spaces that will fill fast on a first-come, first-served basis. You will not want to miss this! If you have any questions, please contact Emily Angel: Toll free: 866-835-7693, Local: 905-584-8125, Email: emily@oacao.org

Delegate Bag information will be available soon.

Special Sreening: Silver Screamers Documentary at OACAO Aging Well Conference (03 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Special Screening of :

Silver Screamers

at OACAO 2026 AGING WELL CONFERENCE:

REIMAGINE * REDEFINE * REDISCOVER

Technology Information and Knowledge Sharing Virtual Workshop: Chat GPT – Advanced Features (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Facilitator: Human Endeavour / HOPE Resource Hub SALC team, Technology, Access, Support for Seniors (TASS) team

Workshop Theme: Chat GPT – Advanced Features

Topics covered:

Introduction to ChatGPT
Different Search Options (Quick Search or Deep Research)
Analyzing Documents & Images
Creating Documents & Images
Projects, Workspaces, and AI Memory
Paid Version Features and Benefits
General Advice
Question & Answer period

Free for Seniors Active Living Centres (SALCs), OACAO members/partners and organizations serving seniors!

Participation can be done Virtually (with live multilingual captioning) or by Telephone.

If you have any concerns about connection please email julie@oacao.org

Building a Health-Literate Community to Support Healthier Seniors (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Join us for the Capacity Building Workshop:

Building a Health-Literate Community to Support Healthier Seniors

Learn why health literacy is the solution to close these gaps and how it could transform community hubs into primary navigation nodes.

• Discover practical health literacy strategies to integrate into existing center programming

• Learn how to empower seniors to navigate healthcare systems and self-advocate confidently

• Position your senior center as an essential partner to local primary care teams

Presented by

Dr. Gupta's Curious and Creative Lab

Free webinar for Seniors Active Living Centres and OACAO Members/Partners and their staff, volunteers and older adults.

Participation can be done virtually (with live multilingual captioning) or by telephone

You will receive login information prior to the webinar. Registration closes Wednesday November 12th at 9:00AM EDT. If you have any concerns about registration, please email emily@oacao.org.

With funding provided by the Government of Ontario

Technology Information and Knowledge Sharing Virtual Workshop: Social Media (01 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Facilitator: Human Endeavour / HOPE Resource Hub SALC team, Technology, Access, Support for Seniors (TASS) team

Workshop Theme: Social Media

Topics covered:

Introduction to Social Media
Benefits of Social Media
Popular Social Media Applications
Getting Started with Social Media Applications
Requirements for Social Media
Guide to Using Social Media Safely
Question & Answer period

Free for Seniors Active Living Centres (SALCs), OACAO members/partners and organizations serving seniors!

Participation can be done Virtually (with live multilingual captioning) or by Telephone.

If you have any concerns about connection please email julie@oacao.org

Mindful Self-Care - A Two Part Interactive Workshop (Part 1) (04 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join us for the Capacity Building Workshop:

Mindful Self-Care - A TWO PART Interactive Workshop (Part 1)

Join us on December 4th and 11th for a mindful self-care workshop series with Jessica Lemieux (MSW). Jessica is a therapist and trauma-informed meditation teacher with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. These sessions will teach participants how to understand and recognize cues from their nervous system and how to ease and release stress activation.

Jessica will teach us several micro-practices that can be done while at work or home that will help us shift from fight, flight and flee responses and back into a more regulated state. Participants will be guided through a series of gentle movement, breathwork and meditation practices during the workshops- so simply attending these sessions will be an act of self-care!

Presented by

Cultivation Therapy Services

Free webinar for Seniors Active Living Centres and OACAO Members/Partners and their staff, volunteers and older adults.

Participation can be done virtually (with live multilingual captioning) or by telephone

You will receive login information prior to the webinar. Registration closes Thursday, December 4th at 9:00 AM EDT. If you have any concerns about registration, please email emily@oacao.org.

With funding provided by the Government of Ontario

Mindful Self-Care - A Two Part Interactive Workshop (Part 2) (11 Dec 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join us for the Capacity Building Workshop:

Mindful Self-Care - A Two Part Interactive Workshop (Part 2)

Join us on December 4th and 11th for a mindful self-care workshop series with Jessica Lemieux (MSW). Jessica is a therapist and trauma informed meditation teacher with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. These sessions will teach participants how to understand and recognize cues from their nervous system and how to ease and release stress activation.

Jessica will teach us several mico-practices that can be done while at work or home that will help us shift from fight, flight and flee responses and back into a more regulated state. Participants will be guided through a series of gentle movement, breathwork and meditation practices during the workshops- so simply attending these sessions will be an act of self-care!

Presented by:

Cultivation Therapy Services

Free webinar for Seniors Active Living Centres and OACAO Members/Partners and their staff, volunteers and older adults.

Participation can be done virtually (with live multilingual captioning) or by telephone

You will receive login information prior to the webinar. Registration closes Thursday, December 11th at 9:00 AM EDT. If you have any concerns about registration, please email emily@oacao.org.

With funding provided by the Government of Ontario