A meeting of the Seniors Strategy Subcommittee is scheduled to be held on Thursday, May 17,
2012, in Committee Room 3, 2nd Floor, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto,
from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. For further information or assistance, please contact Kelly McCarthy, Committee Administrator at (416) 397-7796 or e-mail at cdrc@toronto.ca. OWN Chair Mary Hynes reports that this committee is interested in deputations about seniors’ issues.

A tai chi workshop and community outreach program is offered every Tuesday, 11 am – 1 pm, at Metropolitan United Church (downstairs), 59 Queen St. E. (at Bond St.). It’s a chance to develop stronger social bonds, foster friendships, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Tai Chi is a fun and active workout which combines low-impact martial arts with beautiful dance and music. The workshop is free and open to all. For further information, email crystine.hershberger@hotmail.com or Community Services department at Metropolitan United, 416 363 0331, ext 41.

 
“We, Care Watch, are forwarding this notice on to our members. Josh Matlow and SPRINT are organizing this event in the hope that it will re-kindle Toronto’s interest in creating an Age-Friendly city. Age Friendly is important for all of us, with a particular emphasis on parents with strollers, people who are physically or otherwise challenged and OLDER ADULTS. Care Watch believes in the concept, particularly as it relates to older people and thus, it is important for us to have a strong voice in the conversation.”

The CARP TO2 Chapter (downtown Toronto) will celebrate its first anniversary at the
YMCA, 20 Grosvenor St. (Yonge and Wellesley), from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Thu., May 17.

‘It’s been quite a year and we’re celebrating with a session topic on a really HOT question that is on everyone’s mind. “Are You Outliving Your Money?” We have “celebrity stars” joining us to give you helpful hints on how to live a “champagne lifestyle on a beer budget.”

‘Judy Steed and Ellen Roseman, both respected senior columnists with the Toronto Star, will be part of a panel on different aspects of living economically. Judy will talk about a passion of hers: a centralized housing registry so that a shared housing option is available for those of us who don’t have a lot of money or don’t want to live alone.  And Ellen will provide tips about getting discounts, couponing, and using student supervised discounted services for dental, hair, chiropractic, podiatry, and generally getting the biggest bang for your buck!

‘Caroline Dafoe, the founder and CEO of EpochHR and more, will talk about continuing to work well into retirement and the different kinds of jobs open to those who need to work to supplement their income. Whether it’s full-time or part-time, from your own home or going into an office, she will talk about filling in for maternity leaves, vacation leaves, disability leaves, and contract work opportunities.

‘PLUS, there will be a small trade show, food, door-prizes, and giveaways. Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to come and meet other Toronto Chapter members and your Board!

‘We hope to see you at the Party! RSVP Sarah Beldick (416) 975-9168.  For more information contactus@carpto2.ca’

Recommended by OWN member Mary Hynes.

Are you a women’s human rights defender? Do you want to increase your understanding of women’s human rights, and use the UN system to support your activism? 

Join other international activists, scholars, community workers, NGO representatives, lawyers, and educators in learning about the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) at the “CEDAW for Change” One-Week Women’s Human Rights Education Institute this May 28 – June 1, 2012, in Toronto, Canada.



The CEDAW for Change one-week institute is designed to cultivate a better understanding of the principles of non discrimination and equality as enshrined in CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women) and each State’s obligation to respect, protect and fulfill women’s human rights. Participants will be helped to frame whatever issues they are working on within a human rights framework from a gender perspective.
 
This session stresses the multiplicity of forms of discrimination women from diverse situations experience. During the week we will learn through activities focused around identity and interconnectedness, the complex nature of discrimination, the impact of culture and religion on women’s rights, and activism against discrimination. We will examine case studies that have come before the CEDAW committee and will explore ways in which CEDAW can be used to support local and national level activism through the submission of Shadow Reports by NGOs and through the CEDAW Optional Protocol.

  

We are happy to announce that the 2012 CEDAW for Change Institute will include ASL Interpretation. 
If you require ASL, please let us know when you apply. 

For full information and the online application form, see our website at: www.learnwhr.org. Tuition fee: $800 CAD ($500 student/unwaged).