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Silver Screamers, directed by Sean Cisterna, is a heartwarming and spine-tingling new documentary that follows a spirited group of senior citizens who set out to make a horror film, stepping far outside their comfort zones. Led by a local filmmaker, they navigate the challenges of low-budget movie-making with humour, heart, and resilience. Along the way, they discover newfound confidence, forge meaningful friendships, and prove that creativity knows no age. Silver Screamers is a joyful celebration of second acts and fearless reinvention. Check out the trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpT0fO2svr8 Follow the film on Facebook and Instagram @silverscreamersdoc for the latest updates on this inspirational film highlighting our older adults. To book a screening of the film, email seancisterna@gmail.com
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Interested in improving your well-being and being part of a community? Join the Reading for Well-Being Community Book Club led by Dr. Joanna Pozzulo.
Joyce E. Perrin traveled solo around the world starting in her 50s, visiting 156 countries and 31 territories across seven continents, completing her journey at 80 upon returning to Canada. In this video, she shares 10 practical travel tips for making the most out of your next adventure.
This toolkit is designed to support people of all ages in discussing aging and ageism through the format of a Conversation Café. It includes everything from resources to help plan and lead these conversations to promotional and evaluation materials. It's meant for organizations, community groups, or even individuals who want to spark meaningful dialogue about aging and ageism in their own spaces.
In this video, Adèle shares her top 5 favorite books that transformed her perspective on the world. Books mentioned: Geshe Rabten & Geshe Dhargyey - Advice From a Spiritual Friend Pema Chödrön - When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö - The Man Who Went Up in Smoke: A Martin Beck Police Mystery Adam Nicolson - The Making of Poetry Merilyn Simonds - Woman, Watching Natalie Goldberg - Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
The COVID-19 pandemic, which greatly affected older people, created a prime opportunity to learn from them about their mentally healthy living strategies—including tips on the most effective strategies for managing anxiety. That was the goal of the RTOERO Foundation-funded project Mentally Healthy Living After Social Distancing—A Study of Older Canadians.
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