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2nd Annual Creative Aging Calgary Symposium

Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (MT)

Calgary, Alberta

2nd Annual Creative Aging Calgary Symposium

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Remaining Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Morning Professional Development Workshop: Arts and Aging with Susan Perlstein
Registration includes mid-morning nutrition break and a copy of "Creativity Matters: The Arts and Aging Toolkit" - value $40.
1 ticket Ended CA$119.00 CA$0.00
Student - Morning Professional Development Workshop with Susan Perlstein
Valid student id required at event entrance; registration includes mid-morning nutrition break and a copy of "Creativity Matters: The Arts and Aging Toolkit" - value $40
2 tickets Ended CA$45.00 CA$0.00
Afternoon Express Yourself: Drama Workshop with David Barnet
Please choose only one Afternoon Workshop; Express Yourself Workshops run concurrently.
1 ticket Ended CA$0.00 CA$0.00
Afternoon Express Yourself: Music Workshop with Jennifer Buchanan
Please choose only one Afternoon Workshop; Express Yourself Workshops run concurrently.
Sold Out Ended CA$0.00 CA$0.00
Afternoon Express Yourself: Art Workshop with Straja Linder-King
Please choose only one Afternoon Workshop; Express Yourself Workshops run concurrently.
Sold Out Ended CA$0.00 CA$0.00
Creativity Matters: the Arts and Aging Toolkit 2 tickets Ended CA$40.00 CA$1.99
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Event Details

Creative Aging Calgary Symposium Program
~ Saturday, September 18, 2010
9:00 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m.
Ross Glen Hall, Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning
Mount Royal University

A forum for sharing experience, innovative program models, best practices and research, to promote quality arts-based experiences for older adults. 

Professional Development/Continuing Education Credits available.

Workshop: How to Develop Creative Expression Programs for Seniors

9:00 a.m.  ~ 12:00 noon
Presenter: Susan Perlstein, National Centre for Creative Aging, Washington, D.C.

Workshop abstract and Susan's biography available here.

Note: The cost to participate in this 3 hour workshop is $119.00. Registration is required.  How to toolkit book is included in registration fee. Continuing eductation/professional development credit applicable. Nutrition break included.


12:00 p.m. ~ 1:00 p.m.
Lunch on your own. Display tables and information booths.

 

Introductions and Welcome
1:00 p.m. ~ 1:30 p.m.

Express Yourself Afternoon Workshops
1:30 p.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.
Express Yourself: Concurrent Sessions
Free. Registration required. Nutrition break included.

Drama
Presenter: David Barnet, 3M National Teaching Fellow
Faculty of Arts
University of Alberta   
         
View this workshop abstract
Music
Presenter: Jennifer Buchanan BMT, MTA
Registered Music Therapist
JB Music Therapy                 
View this workshop abstract
Art
Presenter: Straja Linder-King BFA, MA
Registered Art Therapist
Strawberry Tree Art Studio  
View this workshop abstract
EndNote
4:00 p.m. ~ 4:30 p.m.

When & Where



Ross Glen Hall
Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning
Mount Royal University
Calgary, Alberta T3E 6K6
Canada

Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (MT)


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Creative Aging Calgary Society



Vision
Vibrant and positive aging

Mission
To increase awareness of the positive physical and psychological impact that arts participation can have on older adults.

Objectives

  • advocacy of participatory arts and aging programs with a variety of stakeholders
  • host a local Creative Aging Symposium
  • conduct professional development seminars
  • offer a resourceful website  

www.creativeagingcalgary.ca

  News and Updates
Thursday, September 16, 2010

Tickets still available!  A limited number of spaces are available for Susan Perlstein's Professional Development Workship and for the afternoon workshops!  Register today to ensure your space!