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We're partnering with Age-friendly Peterborough in this series for older adults, focusing on learning ways to stay safe, connected, and active in our community. Each month's session will feature a presentation, discussion, and time for socializing...

We're partnering with Age-friendly Peterborough in this series for older adults, focusing on learning ways to stay safe, connected, and active in our community. Each month's session will feature a presentation, discussion, and time for socializing over refreshments

September: Canadian Dental program for seniors

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will help ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for eligible Canadian residents, starting with those over the age of 65. Service Canada will present a program overview including eligibility requirements and how to apply.

October: Grief

Grief can take many forms: the loss of a spouse, parent, child, pet, job, friendship, or the way we used to do something. It can even be the thought or fear of losing someone or something in the future. Any kind of change may feel like a loss and requires time to grieve. Registered Psychotherapist, Lorie Blundon, will lead a discussion about what grief looks like, the stages of grief and what you can do as you experience it.

November: Bone Health

Bone Health 101 – What you need to know about your bone health. This presentation provides a general overview of osteoporosis and the impact of nutrition and physical activity to maintain good bone health to reduce the risk of the disease and related osteoporotic fractures. Did you know at least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will suffer from an osteoporotic fracture in their life? Learn how to reduce your risk of fracture