Thank you to all who applied for our Fraud Prevention Focus groups. Our focus groups are full. It will be a few more weeks before you receive content to examine and give feedback on. Thank you, again, for volunteering on this important community project that give seniors the tools they need to guard against fraud -- especially internet based fraud.
Starting February 24 at 8:00 a.m., community seniors 75+ will be able to book vaccine appointments. In anticipation of this, here are some key pieces of information to help you support the seniors you serve: Seniors who are 74 turning 75 are eligible to book. These were updated on Wednesday, so check the website to see if you qualify.Vaccinations can be booked for the first and second doses by contacting Health Link at 811 or through the online booking system at www.ahs.ca/covidvaccine. Please be patient when booking. Staffing for Health Link has been increased, but AHS expects an enormous demand. The first appointment available will be 11 a.m. tomorrow, except for Edmonton, that will have their first appointment at 12:30 p.m.Appointment times are between 8:20 a.m. and 3:40 p.m., seven days a week. Plans are underway to extend these hours in mid-March…
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ESC has received a grant, along with the YEG Seniors Alliance, from the Edmonton Foundation to create training modules and plain language content explaining fraud and fraud prevention. We need another focus group that will work with the writing team to see if the step by step plain language explanations are workable and easy to understand. So often internet fraud is written in jargon, with phishing, refreshing, hovering, catfishing, etc. used to explain what a fraud is and how to prevent it. In our initial focus group, we heard from seniors who had been frustrated with the way fraud prevention classes had gone about explaining internet security and self protection. Our goal is to work with focus groups to vet the information we are writing before it is posted on the web. If you…
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I bet you didn't know that Willie Wong, apart from being a great artist and teacher can cook! Have a look at his new Saturday afternoon class. These classes will begin in March. Check the website for dates. To register for the class go here: Courses Twice a month in March and April, Willie will be teaching Malaysian cooking, Nyonya style. This a an unique meals which was created after the colonialism in Malaysia. A blend of Chinese, Indonesian. Malay and Indian cuisine. All ingredients are available at either superstore or T&T grocery stores on Calgary trail. You'll be sent the shopping list before each session. The classes will be on two Saturdays from 4 to 6pm, just in time for supper!
ESC provides over the phone, one on one computer help. You can call Hana and leave her a message. She helps people over the phone Thursdays and Fridays. 780-966-8625. She is patient, kind and knowledgeable. Don't be isolated or lonely because you are having challenges with your smart phone, tablet or computer. Let ESC help you connect with others.
ESC has a phone calling system that can connect you with another person at least once a week. You can become a volunteer with or a participant in our calling pods. Send an email to office@edmontonseniorscentre.ca if you are a senior (55+) looking for connection. If you are someone who wishes to volunteer, go to our website and fil out the forms there. ESC Volunteer for Friendly Chats. There will be a background check for all volunteers.
