Over 55 Skills At Work
Happy Holidays from O55 & Neighbourhood Watch London! We hope you have a happy, healthy and safe holiday season. And that you are looking forward to a prosperous new year. Holiday Scam Prevention Fraudsters don’t take a holiday, so it’s important to recognize scams that are especially prevalent during the holiday season. Here are some […]
Welcome to fall! It’s a busy time of the year as students return to class, and we dive into those yard and garden cleanup projects. We hope you have a safe and happy autumn. Back to School Safety Tips London police are reminding motorists to slow down and be alert for children heading to school. […]
Summer is often the time for home renovations. But did you know that home improvement was the top scam for Canadians last year according to the Better Business Bureau? The BBB numbers are troubling: Check out this link to CityNews Calgary. Canada’s top scam is home improvement: Better Business Bureau How can people protect themselves? Here are […]
NWL & Over 55 are hosting a free workshop on protecting yourself from fraud & scams. This session will be led by Constable Catherine Foundation of London Police Service. This session is open to all, and will be held at the Kiwanis Seniors Centre on February 21st at 1pm. You can view the flyer for […]
Fraud is the #1 crime against Canadian seniors. And it can take many forms such as identity theft, credit or debit card fraud, as well as phone or door-to-door scams, and more. We invite you to join us virtually on Thursday June 23, 2022 at 7 p.m. for a live webinar.
During 2020/2021, Over 55 received a Labour Market Partnership Grant from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development to research and make recommendations for a Longevity Economy, where individuals age 55+ could be engaged to participate in the work force longer. This project is now complete, and you can download a copy of the report […]
Over the past 18 months, we have been fortunate enough to work on an OTF funded seed project to help make an impact at an LMCH community. Like all of you, our work was impacted by the global pandemic, however we worked hard to adapt and continue to serve older adults in London. I would […]
Senior Hub is a new service by Over 55, offering learning opportunities for older adults, as well as connections to other community resources. Be sure to visit SeniorHub.ca and give us your feedback!
What’s New at Over 55: Fall is here! And with the arrival of the cooler weather, it’s time to turn our thoughts to those fall projects you may have been considering. Although the pandemic has meant challenges to the way things are done, it’s still important to keep on top of maintenance projects. And Over […]
This global pandemic has impacted all of us, and forced us to rethink one of our most exciting OTF pilot projects. In 2019, we began the process of working with London Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH) to bring our programming and workshops to its residents. The aim was to not only increase learning options for residents, […]