1. March 4 th, 2014 Kiwanis Senior’s Community Centre

2. Agenda Welcome Working Group Year 1 Updates 3:00 pm BREAK Working Group Year 1 Updates Wrap Up Next Network Meeting 2

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4. 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.) 4

5. 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. 5

6. 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 6

7. Age Friendly London Network 7 Outdoor Spaces & Buildings HousingTransportation Social Participation Respect & Social Inclusion Civic Participation & Employment Communication & Information Community Support & Health Services

8. Outdoor Spaces & Buildings 8 1) Any deferred/advanced strategies? 2) Any questions for the Network? 3) Do you have any actions or projects that you would like the Network to endorse?

9. Outdoor Spaces & Buildings 9 Age Friendly Parks: Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnZpP- NS3NY

10. Transportation 10 1) Any deferred/advanced strategies? 2) Any questions for the Network? 3) Do you have any actions or projects that you would like the Network to endorse?

11. Transportation Next Town Hall Meeting Tuesday April 22 nd, 2014 at the Goodwill Centre (255 Horton Street) 2:00pm – 4:00 pm and 6:00pm – 8:00 pm 11

12. Housing 12 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

13. Social Participation 13 1) Any deferred/advanced strategies? 2) Any questions for the Network? 3) Do you have any actions or projects that you would like the Network to endorse?

14. Respect & Social Inclusion 14 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) ordlacey@lihc.ca Karen Hernandez (karen.hernandez@lpl.london.on.ca)karen.hernandez@lpl.london.on.ca

15. Respect & Social Inclusion 15 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

16. Respect & Social Inclusion 16 Intergenerational Programs: Video http://vimeo.com/80868686

17. Civic Participation & Employment 17 1) Any deferred/advanced strategies? 2) Any questions for the Network? 3) Do you have any actions or projects that you would like the Network to endorse?

18. Civic Participation & Employment 18 Benefits of Volunteering: Video

19. Community Support & Health Services 19 1) Any deferred/advanced strategies? 2) Any questions for the Network? 3) Do you have any actions or projects that you would like the Network to endorse?

20. Communication & Information 20 Choosing the ‘Proud Support’ Badge of the AFLN Logo

21. Communication & Information 21 For Your Information: Creative Age Festival London May 22 – 25, 2014, Various Locations in London For more information, visit www.creativeagelondon.ca www.creativeagelondon.ca Or call (226)-663-0552

22. Coordination of Network How can we continue to do this important work? Volunteer Coordinator? 22

23. 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 23

24. 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 noteswww.london.ca/agefriendly