March 4th, 2014 Kiwanis Senior’s Community Centre

Agenda Welcome Working Group Year 1 Updates 3:00 pm BREAK Wrap Up Next Network Meeting Working Group Updates: Questions for network, Approval for any new or deferred strategies, showing videos We will break close to 3:00 no matter how many working groups have presented.

Take time to review the Plan – it is also available online at www Take time to review the Plan – it is also available online at www.london.ca/agefriendly

Network Updates Now up to over 150 members Encourage you to join a working group(s) World Health Organization has launched their Age Friendly portal on their web site – we have contributed to this site Strategic discussions with other organizations to encourage their participation in the Network (CARP, LHIN, etc.)

Seniors Community Grant Program $500 - $10,000 for projects that: Provide opportunities for seniors to network and become active in their communities; Support activities and programs that promote learning and that embrace seniors as volunteers; Develop plans that can be shared across communities and allow organizations to sustain seniors’ programs over time.

Working Group Updates Handout identifies progress that each of the Working Groups are making on their Year 1 strategies Detailed sharing of their progress will happen at the June Network meeting Each of the Working Groups will be discussing potential deferred strategies and questions and endorsement items they need to share with the larger Network Some groups will be sharing the student videos created through the Gerontology in Practice course at Western Purpose today is to bring any outstanding questions to the Network and to get approval from the Network on any deferred or altered strategies. If you have any questions for the Network as a whole or if you need to connect with another working group for collaboration, this is your chance to do it. Also, some working groups had Western students complete projects with them last semester and would like to share the videos that were created. The meeting in June will be your opportunity to really showcase all of the work your group has done in Year One of implementation of the Action Plan

Age Friendly London Network Outdoor Spaces & Buildings Housing Transportation Social Participation Respect & Social Inclusion Civic Participation & Employment Communication & Information Community Support & Health Services Start presentations with Outdoor Spaces and Buildings. Showing videos counts towards group’s total time

Outdoor Spaces & Buildings Any deferred/advanced strategies? Any questions for the Network? Do you have any actions or projects that you would like the Network to endorse?

Outdoor Spaces & Buildings Age Friendly Parks: Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnZpP-NS3NY Will have video cued up beforehand

Transportation Any deferred/advanced strategies? Any questions for the Network? Do you have any actions or projects that you would like the Network to endorse?

at the Goodwill Centre (255 Horton Street) Transportation Next Town Hall Meeting Tuesday April 22nd, 2014 at the Goodwill Centre (255 Horton Street) 2:00pm – 4:00 pm and 6:00pm – 8:00 pm

Housing We would like your input on the Homeless Prevention & Housing Plan 2010 – 2024 If you are interested in reviewing the Plan, please see the registration desk after the meeting and request a copy. The Plan is also available on the City of London website

Social Participation Any deferred/advanced strategies? Any questions for the Network? Do you have any actions or projects that you would like the Network to endorse?

Respect & Social Inclusion We would like to extend an invitation to any Network members who are interested in joining our Advocacy Committee to Change the Stereotype of Seniors and Stop Ageism (Year 1 Action) If interested, please contact: Dharshi Lacey (dlacey@lihc.ca) or Karen Hernandez (karen.hernandez@lpl.london.on.ca)

Respect & Social Inclusion For Your Information: Ontario Senior Achievement Award Purpose of award is to recognize and honour outstanding seniors who, after age 65, have made significant contributions to their communities Deadline: June 15

Respect & Social Inclusion Intergenerational Programs: Video http://vimeo.com/80868686 Will have link cued up beforehand

Civic Participation & Employment Any deferred/advanced strategies? Any questions for the Network? Do you have any actions or projects that you would like the Network to endorse?

Civic Participation & Employment Benefits of Volunteering: Video Video will be on DVD

Community Support & Health Services Any deferred/advanced strategies? Any questions for the Network? Do you have any actions or projects that you would like the Network to endorse?

Communication & Information Choosing the ‘Proud Support’ Badge of the AFLN Logo

Communication & Information For Your Information: Creative Age Festival London May 22 – 25, 2014, Various Locations in London For more information, visit www.creativeagelondon.ca Or call (226)-663-0552

Coordination of Network How can we continue to do this important work? Volunteer Coordinator?

Next Steps Annual Meeting on June 19 Open House format – stations around the room – showcasing your Year 1 accomplishments Engage media Handouts discussed during the presentations are available on your way out

Annual Network Meeting Title Text Annual Network Meeting Thursday June 19, 2014 @ 2:00 – 4:00pm Kiwanis Seniors Community Centre Check www.london.ca/agefriendly for upcoming meeting dates and notes Dates of next Network meeting June meeting will be celebration of year one Remind you to check our web site for updates on the Working groups and for Working group meeting dates.