ICAN Seniors Association

organize English learning classes through Zoom for seniors to learn new vocabularies and Canadian culture - teach seniors computer/mobile device literacy - appreciate volunteers through job hunting seminars resume and interview skill building and othertraining opportunities - lead weekly physical exercises including Yoga through online fit instructor - offer free annual income tax return filings thru CVITP program - maintain a website for seniors to revisit for information and to promote our services and programs to a broader community - recruit senior volunteers to share their talent with the group in painting Taichi calligraphy gardening cooking dancing and other topics - organize workshops including 'Learn to Camp' 'Walking Safe in Winter' 'Information on CommunityResources and Public Services' - teach seniors on how to keep a healthy diet and invite seniors to join cooking classes and workshops - teach seniors tools on mindfulness and meditation to minimize stress for better sleep quality - teach seniors how to identify red flags to address mental health issues and how to deal with themtactfully - give seniors tools and tips on how to address anxiety and pressure - organize virtual financial literacy seminars to local seniors inviting financial experts to give tips on howto manage finances - provide online sessions on how to manage online banking and on avoiding financial scams - present seniors techniques to identify different types of elder abuse and learn how to access resources to help them out - have seniors set up meetings with other seniors creating an online support network of seniors Designed and initiated a new program called IDEAS strives to enrich the lives of seniors physically mentally and emotionally. The activities are structured around five main pillars (SOUND): S - Sing/Social Together: Vocal Sessions and Karaoke Activities. Social events with music will be offered throughout the project duration. Through the joy of music senio