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Speaker Forum - Lightning Talks
You’re Invited
📅 Wednesday, June 18 | 🕙 Starting at 10:00 a.m.
📍 MacBain Community Centre – First Floor, Rooms D & E
Join us for a day of fast-paced, 20-minute lightning talks from a fantastic lineup of speakers! Whether you stay for one talk or enjoy them all, you’re sure to leave inspired.
✨ Expect engaging topics, fresh perspectives, and a welcoming come-and-go atmosphere.
☕ Free refreshments will be provided!
Speaker Lineup:
🕙 10:00 a.m. – Self-Management Program - Hamilton Health Sciences - Lynn Kuchard
Find out about Chronic Disease and Chronic Pain self-management workshops offered in person and virtually.
🕥 10:30 a.m. – Niagara Transit - Wendy Middleton
The basics of conventional transit, fares, specialized transit, and the Transit App.
🕚 11:00 a.m. – Dr. Marianne Hopkins & Associates Optometry
Sight for Life – Your vision as you age.
🕦 11:30 a.m. –Hearing Life Canada - Stephanie De Rosa
Discover why it’s so important to stay on top of your hearing health. Learn how regular hearing checks and today's advanced hearing aids can help you stay connected, confident, and fully engaged in the moments that matter most.
🕦 12:00 p.m. – Niagara Falls Public Library - Greg Janssen
What your library can really do for you.
🕦 12:30 p.m. – Kara Bishop, Broker (The Barry Team)
Rightsizing: Making Room for What Matters Most. Rethinking retirement living - Flexible options for evolving needs.
🕦 1:00 p.m. – Ontario Caregiver Association - Adrien McKenna
The Ontario Caregiver Organization offers programs and services that lighten the load. Find out what's available to you or someone you love with their free programs & services.
🕦 1:30 p.m. – CLEAResult - Antonio Centritto
CLEAResult provide energy affordability programs for low-income individuals and families. The programs are delivered on behalf of the IESO and Enbridge as part of their Income-eligible programs. Save on Energy's Energy Affordability Program (EAP) and Enbridge's Home Winterproofing Program (HWP).
🕦 2:00 p.m. – Niagara Health - Julie Rubel, RN and Christina Huntington, RN
Healthy living as we age. Tips and tricks for healthy living, along with an overview of NH programs related to older adult care, and how older adult care fits into the new hospital plans.
🕦 2:30 p.m. –Rose Hill Lane - Anna Schmoll
Falls Prevention: Don’t Let a Fall Set You Back - What you can do now.
🕦 3:00 p.m. – GenWell - Bobbie Breckenridge
Canada’s Human Connection Movement. Promotes the power of face-to-face human connection to improve individual well-being.
Bring a friend, bring your questions, and get ready to be inspired and informed.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Free Recreation
Free Zumba classes at Oakes Park - June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 9:30am. Bring comfortable shoes and water.
Tai Chi at St. Antoine Church Hall-Lower Level - June 4, 11, 18, 25 at 6:00 p.m
Free Line Dancing at St. Antoine Church Hall-Lower Level - June 4, 11, 18, 25 at 7:00 p.m
Niagara Parks attractions
Take advantage of 50% off admission at all Niagara Parks attractions.
About 60 Plus Older Adult Programs
If you are 60 or older, enjoy interacting with others, or want to meet new friends, why not join us? Our programs for individuals aged 60 and above operate on a membership basis. Anyone 60 years of age or older is eligible to become a member. Our mission is to provide a welcoming and vibrant community for individuals aged 60 and over, offering a diverse range of social, educational, and recreational programs to enrich lives, foster friendships, and promote lifelong learning and active living.
Membership entitles one to participate in the programs and special events offered by paying a nominal drop-in fee or purchasing passes. Our programs can enhance your life in numerous ways, and you'll soon experience the benefits of membership, such as forming new friendships, participation in a regular exercise, play cards, join our special events or become involved in volunteer opportunities to name a few.
Sign up for Activenet to register for classes & activities today!
NEW MEMBERSHIPS & RENEWALS MUST BE COMPLETED IN PERSON AT MACBAIN COMMUNITY CENTRE.
Additional Information
Contact Information
MacBain Community Centre
7150 Montrose Road
(Map to MacBain Location)
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2H 3N3
Phone: (905) 356-7521 ext. 3330
email: [email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 7:00am to 8:30pm
Saturday & Sunday 7:00am to 4:30pm
