Thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed a full day of learning!!!

Thank you to our Planning Committee, Community Partners, Vendors, Volunteers and everyone else who helped make this a successful day!

We will be back in Spring 2025!
2023 Senior Power Conference 
Friday, October 13th, 2023
9:00am - 3:30pm
(Doors open at 8:30am)
​Hope Community Covenant Church
245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore​
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General Information
Senior Power tickets are $10 per person.
​This includes entrance to 3 sessions of interest to you, as well as a light lunch.
​There is plenty of time between sessions to browse vendors and grab a snack and coffee.
Registration and Networking  8:30 - 9:15 am
Doors open at 8:30am
Opening Speech 9:15 - 9:25 am 
Session 1
​ 9:30- 10: 15 am 
Be Scam Smart
Hosted by :  Judy Wild & Aniqa Ejaz from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Learn how to recognize different types of scams and what to do if you're a victim of a scam, plus what to expect if the CRA contacts you.
Keeping Your 4-legged Senior Friend Happy 
​Hosted by: Dr. Jennifer Larrikin 
We will talk about preventative care for all ages of pets and briefly discuss co-operative care and reducing fear and anxiety around veterinary visits. Disease and cognitive dysfunction as well as some of the new treatments available. 
Your Gut, Your Health
​Hosted by: Dabin Choi - Registered Dietitian
How does your gut affect your health? What is gut microbiome? Join this session to learn about gut health and how you can take care of your gut through your diet.
SESSION IS NOW FULL!
Break 10:15 - 11:00 am 
Session 2
​ 11:00 - 12:00 pm 
Siksika History
Hosted by: Rufus Pretty Youngman
Take a walk back in time, learning about life growing up in residential schools. Learn about the Indian relay racing, how racing was apart of Siksika culture. 
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​ Fun & Fabulous Florals
​Hosted By: Yvonne Way
The presentation of floral design instruction for beginner and intermediate levels. We will cover the handling and processing of the product and a number of design forms. you will leave feeling inspired and confident in trying some simple designs on your own.
​SESSION IS NOW FULL!
Silver Dollars
​Hosted By: Experior Financial 
4 fundamentals of financial planning. Financial risk to seniors investments. How to eliminate contestability & reduce friction in your family. having your estate bypass Probate.
Lunch 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Session 3
​ 2:00 - 3:00 pm 
Chair Yoga
Hosted By : Yoga with Danielle Harris/SOYA 
If you think yoga is just for the young and flexible, thank again! Yoga means union, referring to uniting the whole self. Learn how the various practices of yoga help individuals learn how mind and body work together, and gives the tools to get to a place of balance and harmony. Learn a brief mediation and chair movement practice for joint mobility. 
Tech Talk
​Hosted By: Strathmore Municipal Library
Join in for a captivating Tech Talk. Discover the wonders of modern technology. Empowering seniors to stay connected, safe, and engaged. Embrace the digital age with confidence and explore the endless possibilities.
​SESSION IS NOW FULL!
Elder Abuse
​Hosted By; Joanne Simpson
AHS Mental Health and Addictions Outreach; BA Psych, BCR
Elder Abuse happens in our own backyard! Learn about the many types of Elder Abuse, signs it may be happening to you or someone you know and where to turn to for help.
Door Prizes will be drawn at 3:15pm 
Ticket Information
There are a limited number of tickets available.
Tickets are $10.00 each. This includes a light lunch and admission to 3 sessions of your choosing.
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Tickets can be picked up the day of the event at the door. 
Vendor Information 
Booths are $40.00 which includes: one chair and one lunch ticket (additional lunch tickets may be purchased). Tables are not supplied and if  you are unable to provide your own table please contact our office to make arrangements.
Payment must be received by September 7, 2023. 
Payments can be made by cash, cheque, e-transfer, or credit card. 
​Payments can be forwarded to:
Wheatland FCSS 
242006 Range RD 243 
Wheatland County 
T1P 2C4
Please email your registration form to [email protected] to secure your spot, or click on the link below to complete an online registration. As in previous years, our planning committee is also asking for a door prize donation from our vendors. Door prizes will be drawn at the end of the day. Your business will be acknowledged for the donation and it is a great way to bring participants to your booth.

* Please note that only the first representative of any product line will be able to register; thereby, eliminating duplicating services.
Access to the building will be from 7:45 am on the morning of the event, until 3:30pm when all displays must be down. 

**Note - doors open to participants at 8:30am. 
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